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Vol. 10 Issue 2 October 2014 www.livingwithin.com Cissy wins Pride of Britain award Hinchey Wood School

Cissy Adamou, a Y11 student at to become a pioneering Notre Dame School in Cobham, has been paid a surprise visit by boy band ‘The Vamps’ to deliver some exciting autism centre news. The ‘lads’ met Cissy, who has survived a heart transplant, kidney School has been at and The transplant and tumours on her named as one of four centres that Howard of Effingham School in spine and brain, and told her she is will provide specialist support for Effingham will open at a later date. a winner at this year’s Daily Mirror students with autism making it Pupils’ time will be split between Pride of Britain Awards. one the county’s first-ever centres mainstream classes and the centres, Cissy, who was treated at focused on educating secondary-age which will focus on tailored Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital, has children with the condition. learning techniques and social been crowned the winner in the It’s all thanks to a tie-up between communication. category of Teenager of Courage. the county council, the National Peter Cullum CBE, of the Cullum The awards will be shown on ITV on Autistic Society and the Cullum Family Trust, said: “We are Tuesday 7 October at 8.00pm Family Trust. absolutely delighted to be a part of Notre Dame Principal, David More than 1 in 100 people in this innovative project that we believe Plummer, who has been in charge the UK have autism, a lifelong will make a huge difference to many of Cissy’s education since she condition which affects how a person schoolchildren with autism. Once was 4 years old, said she is a truly communicates with and relates this initiative is a proven success we remarkable person. “When I found myself briefly to other people. It is a spectrum genuinely hope it will become the “We have witnessed her story, confined to a wheelchair following an “She is so condition which means that while model that will be adopted on a UK from being a lively four year old to ankle operation last year, it was Cissy all people with the disability share wide basis.” a very sick patient indeed, and now after her kidney transplant and leg deserving of certain areas of difficulty, it will Mark Lever, Chief Executive of the becoming a blossoming young lady,” strengthening operation who came affect them in different ways and National Autistic Society (NAS), he said. to my rescue. My low moments were each individual will have distinct said: “The NAS is delighted to be “I have only ever seen her positive, her high moments as she taught me this wonderful support needs. working in partnership with almost heroic stoicism in the face of tips and tricks to get around school. The four NAS Cullum Centres County Council and four local two organ transplants, tumours in “She is so deserving of this recognition of will allow the students to stay in schools on this exciting project, brain and spine and as she battled wonderful recognition of Pride of mainstream Surrey schools nearer which has been made possible thanks with all sorts of treatments and Britain; a walking talking example to home – and they will also save the to the generous financial support of hospitalisation, continuing to bounce us all of course, but also to the skilled Pride of Britain; Surrey taxpayer £1.7m a year. the Cullum Family Trust. back into school for normality and work of everyone who has provided Surrey County Council currently “Many young people with autism acceptance. A teen with real attitude, the scaffolding, and to her parents, a walking talking has to send around 250 pupils can find it difficult to cope in a Cissy is always thinking of others and the many medical practitioners in with the condition to be privately mainstream school. The NAS is mature beyond her years in many several hospitals, friends, teachers example to us all.” educated. Cullum Centres will make this respects. Her campaign in which she and her loving family.” The first two NAS Cullum Centres possible by providing autism support and her friends shaved their heads to David concluded by saying that - David Plummer are due to open in 2015 at Salesian tailored to each student, along with raise over £13000 created awareness Cissy is an inspirational young School in Chertsey and Rodborough the opportunity to participate in for her charities. person with a heart of gold. Notre Dame School Principal School in Godalming. The centres mainstream school life and lessons.” INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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WWW.LIVINGWITHIN.COM – Email [email protected] – Telephone 01276 858750 2 LIVING WITHIN October 2014 Four suspected Hollywood heavyweights help Boy on push bike illegal immigrants hospice after filming in Kingston hurt in car collision Surrey Police force is appealing for witnesses found in lorry at following a collision in Walton on Thames on The fi lm company behind Hollywood blockbuster Saturday 13 September. ‘The Expendables’ has given the Princess Alice Offi cers were called to Holly Avenue just before Cobham services Hospice in a surprise £2,000 donation. 5.00pm after a 12-year-old boy riding a push bike Millennium Films had been fi lming ‘Criminal’ and a silver Ford Fusion collided at the junction in Kingston with Hollywood heavyweights Gary with Cardinal Drive. Oldman, Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones and Ambulance crews attended the scene and the boy Ryan Reynolds. was taken to St Georges Hospital in Tooting for The shoot, which ran for six days, involved treatment to head and leg injuries. closing King’s Road, putting in road diversions No other injuries were reported and the boy’s and fi lming at night. next of kin has been informed. After discussions with local residents the fi lm Fundraising Operations, said: "We are delighted Anyone who witnessed the collision or the events company made the donation to Princess Alice and very grateful for this most unexpected surrounding it is urged to contact Surrey Police on saying: "This seems to be the most popular local donation which will be used to fund the care that 101 quoting reference P14266347. charity and, after much discussion, it appears the we provide to our patients. fairest and most appropriate way to direct some "The patients and staff are hoping that Kevin A long distance driver who heard noises from the positive effect from the fi lming in Kingston." Costner might pop by so that we can say thank you rear of his lorry when he was parked up at the M25 Welcoming the donation Angela Grimes, Head of properly!" Sir Thomas Sopwith Cobham service station was so concerned that he alerted the police. When offi cers arrived shortly after midnight, bronze bust unveiled they found two men and two women inside. Cobham 2nd past the £1m property post A bronze bust of aviation All four were arrested on suspicion of entering pioneer Sir Thomas the country illegally. For the first time, Cobham has joined Virginia East has homes available for in Sopwith, unveiled by his son A police spokesman said the UK Border Agency Water as a "town" with an average house price excess of £764,000, which is slightly more than Tommy Sopwith, has been will now deal with all four after they were taken over £1 million. punters are paying in Windlesham. installed at Kingston Library. into custody. That's according to Zoopla, the online However, outside of London, Britain's property search provider, which says no other most expensive street is Sunninghill Road The bronze is a gift to the town in Britain has average house prices as in Windlesham where the average home is borough from the Kingston high as these. currently worth just over £5.6 million. Aviation Heritage Trust For more local news If your budget won't stretch that far you can Britain's 20 priciest addresses are all in and joins the library’s bust look to Esher, which is number 4 on the list with London, with homes worth an average of of Sir Sydney Camm who as it happens visit average house prices of just over £934,000. £34.17 million in the UK's most expensive according to Sir Thomas Sopwith was ‘the greatest Richmond homes are around £20,000 street, Kensington Palace Gardens. Also known designer of fi ghter aircraft the world has known’. www.livingwithin.com cheaper than this. is 10th on as 'Billionaires Row', the likes of the Sultan of The sculptor of both bronzes, Ambrose Barber, Zoopla's hot list, where you can expect to pay Brunei and Tamara Ecclestone own property is a former Hawker executive and a Trustee of The an average price of just over £784,000. there. Kingston Aviation Heritage Trust. Sunninghill Carpets & Flooring Ltd

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Telephone: 01372 463100 Thinking of selling, buying, renting or letting? 5 & 6 High Street, Claygate Talk to the people with the knowledge.  4 LIVING WITHIN October 2014 Visit Ruth at Queen Elizabeth Foundation (QEF) who is more than happy to set aside and search for your desired items. Natasha at Princess Alice Kingston University student weaves Welsh Hospice is also a happy help. heritage into menswear collection at Although these shops have a designated furniture shop location, they will receive furniture and house décor and keep you in mind. Designer London Fashion Week pillows, candlesticks, mirrors and artwork can all be found in new or hardly used condition.

I had a clear out in effort to make room for my new purchases. If you have rags or items of cloth that can no longer be worn place them in bags and drop them off at charity shops. They can Hailing from California, and more recently often be recycled to make additional money for a Claygate resident, Jasmine Latimer holds the charity. a Doctor in Chiropractic degree. Teaching at the Surrey Yoga School, she helps turn regular If you have nothing to donate and have no need individuals into yoga instructors extraordinaire. for additional wares there are other ways to support your local charity. Events are often held CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME to raise money and awareness amongst friends.

Only after nine months, multiple hours of If you would like to support Princess telephone calls, hundreds of emails and Alice Hospice a Bridge Tea social will be numerous bottles of wine was success fi nally in Esher and Weybridge on Thursday 30 The fabric used by Sarah Helle was recreated from a traditional Welsh weaver's pattern. Sarah also worked with a traditional reached. Of course I am writing about none other October. Contact Renate Hainsworth at basket weaver to create an oversized sports bag. than the stressful process of purchasing a house 01932242470 if interested. in a chain. A Kingston University MA Fashion student has Wrexham Football Club badge the young wowed London Fashion Week crowds with a designer found on eBay. Fabric used for her full Volunteers are also needed in the shops to help contemporary menswear collection that lifts the length coat is a heritage check recreated from Even though I knew of the hardships - noting sort, work the register and assist in every way. If lid on some hidden gems of traditional Welsh an original weaver's pattern by Welsh lifestyle more than a quarter of house sales fall through - I you have a day free in your schedule to donate a craft. Sarah Hellen, who was born and brought brand Blodwen General Stores and made in one had the naïve hope that my house sale would be few hours of time, it would help a lot. different. up just outside Wrexham, has married her witty of the country's only remaining working mills, take on her hometown with cutting edge design Melin Teify near Lampeter. Sarah also worked QEF will always have a special place in my heart in a street-style range adorned with exquisite with shoemaker Alan Raddon who fashioned As any excited home purchaser would do, I put as they welcomed me as a volunteer almost a year artisan offerings from across her homeland. a pair of bespoke shoes from the material and my heart and soul in looking up furnishings and ago when I fi rst arrived in . I found not The 23-year-old designer's work debuted made the young designer some of his trademark decorations necessary to converting a house into only a volunteer position but also a kind family of on the catwalk at Kingston University's leather 'shandals' to add to her collection. a home. Luckily, Claygate and Esher High Street friends. do not seem to be in a shortage of such shops. MA Fashion Show in central London on 16 Sarah's pride and passion for the traditional September. Her short navy woollen jackets, produce of her home country is infectious. "I loose cream and grey tops inspired by the shape wanted to create a collection that celebrated In addition to the high-end furniture shops it is Jasmine of a traditional Welsh steelworker's shirt and a Wales' rich artistic heritage and showed how also important to look into second hand shops. [email protected] show-stopping black, cream and red full length rural crafts could be used in contemporary coat were combined with accessories made by a menswear," Sarah explained. "There are so band of Welsh artists. many amazing designers and craftspeople Among the most eye-catching items was beavering away all over Wales and I wanted to a large sports bag made from woven willow help shine a spotlight on what they're doing." created after Sarah worked with a basket weaver Sarah met almost all of the people she from Builth Wells to bring the design to life. collaborated with, covering 360 miles in two The cylindrical carry-all has a navy felt opening days with a photographer in tow to document which fastens with a handmade copper zip pull. her experiences. "My favourite part of making The metal artist involved in the same project this collection was my rural road trip," she said. also fashioned handmade badges of some of "I visited most of the people I worked with in the country's iconic emblems and other delicate their studios to see first-hand how they made copper details which decorate Sarah's garments. their products. They were all truly fascinating Sarah even teamed up with an illustrator to characters." turn legendary stories from the Wrexham local With a project so close to her roots, it comes press - such as the man who tried to board a train as no surprise that the fledgling designer got her at Wrexham station with his horse and the riot family involved. Sarah's mother was tasked with during the half-price sale in the town's branch recruiting a crew of local knitters to make socks of Poundland - into illustrations embroidered on to finish off the outfits. Each of the volunteers jackets and over-sized knitted jumpers. was given a mood board to guide them on The navy, cream and red colour scheme of colours to use, but encouraged to create their Sarah's collection was inspired by a 1970s own designs.

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Kit and Karina Bentley A new generation of expertise has arrived at Mark I’m sure our clients will love. I’m introducing CND Russell Hair Designs in Claygate. Karina Bentley, Shellac and Jessica manicures and an Eyebrow daughter of the salon’s co-owner Kit Bentley, Bar, and there will be more beauty treatments to has recently taken over as owner and celebrated follow." with champagne at their launch party on Friday 3 Kit is delighted that her daughter is overseeing October. the evolution of the business she has co-owned for The salon celebrated 25 years in the cutting, 25 years. "I’ve always been the silent partner in the styling and colouring business this year, and is salon, so it’s wonderful to see Karina taking the embracing a new lease of life. Karina is proud of lead and bringing her expertise into what is now what the salon has achieved over the years, and of a real family business. For me the youthful energy her artistic team. and new qualifi cations that she brings revitalise "We have a fantastic team of seven highly the salon. Karina’s team is highly qualifi ed in qualifi ed stylists from different backgrounds, modern styles as well as continuing to provide the including fashion, catwalk, bridal and colour service our long-standing clients rely on." technicians; a real range of artistic expertise. We Karina is enjoying her hands-on role. “The use only the best products for our clients’ hair, salon has always been a part of my life because such as Kerastase, L’Oreal and Revlon, and we of Mum’s involvement, and as a beauty therapist give personal advice on caring for hair at home." I know what it’s like to be part of a professional Karina trained at the Ray Cochrane Beauty team. I also understand how benefi cial the salon London, where she graduated with a CIDESCO experience can be for the client; it’s more than skin Beauty qualifi cation. Karina’s background in deep. It’s important to be able to trust your stylist, beauty has provided her with valuable knowledge to know they’ll listen to you and work with skill and experience of the industry. She also holds an and attention.” executive PA diploma so she has not been daunted by the organisational demands, and rejuvenating For more information contact Karina Bentley the salon shop front and interior. at Mark Russell Hair Designs, 12 The Parade, Great "I’m certainly bringing a few innovations, both Claygate KT10 0NU, or telephone the salon behind the scenes and in the salon itself, which 01372 466603. Local children launch expectations campaign to keep parks clean www.notredame.co.uk

A brand new campaign has been launched in Cobham with the support of local children who are putting their hands up to stop the recreation ground being blighted by dog poo and litter. They helped launch the ‘Keep Our Neighbourhood and Parks Clean’ Campaign which uses spray- painted messages, balloons, postcards and signs in parks to raise awareness of the issue to pet owners and residents and encourage them to use their nearest litter bin. In the next few months, residents might notice the odd blue balloon and temporary spray-painted circles dotted around local parks across the Borough. keeping our neighbourhood and parks clean, by This is how dog poo carelessly left by pet owners will picking up their litter and cleaning up any mess be fl agged up as a warning not to leave the mess left by their pet. We know that most dog owners behind. It will act as a reminder that litterbugs and do clean up after their dogs but the message is irresponsible dog owners risk a £75 fi ne if they do directed at those who do not and spoil the area for Open Days - 4th October and 11th November 2014 not pick up their litter or clear up after their pets. everyone else. People should be able to enjoy clean The Council receives numerous complaints every public areas and open spaces all year round and if Notre Dame School, Cobham 01932 869990 year about dogs’ mess in public areas and parks and everyone remembers the importance of picking up will take action against those dog owners that don’t after their dog, it will make a big difference. In order clear up after their dog. to reinforce the message, we need residents to help Councillor Mary Sheldon, Portfolio Holder us spread the word and we also encourage them to for Leisure and Culture, said, “This campaign report any dog owners that are not clearing up after encourages everyone to take responsibility for their dog.” 6 LIVING WITHIN October 2014 Max Clifford to appeal against Sexual assault in Church Street, Weybridge Detectives at Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses location on a Saturday night so passing motorists and following a sexual assault in Weybridge. pedestrians may well have seen something happening. length of prison sentence The incident took place in Church Street just before "I am appealing for anyone who may have midnight on Saturday 6 September. information to call us 101 with any details – your help The victim, a woman in her 40s, was on Church could prove vital to the investigation." Street opposite St James' Parish Church when she was Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey assaulted by a man. Police on 101 quoting reference 45140075205. A member of the public intervened on the assault Alternatively the independent charity Crimestoppers and he has since spoken to police as part of the can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. investigation. Offi cers investigating the incident have spoken to A man in his 40s has been charged with a number of witnesses but remain keen to hear from assault, sexual assault, racial harassment, anyone who was in the vicinity of Church Street at the common assault and a public order offence time. order. He is currently on police bail and due Investigating offi cer Detective Constable Carly to appear North Surrey Magistrates Court Humphreys, said: "This incident occurred in a busy on Friday 2 January.

Hoping to shorten the time he spends in prison, assaults on four women, carried out between 1977 Max Clifford has launched an appeal against his and 1984. Jewellery with great sentimental eight-year prison sentence. Clifford is serving his sentence at Category C The appeal against the length of his imprisonment Littlehey jail in Cambridgeshire. will be heard at the Court of Appeal in London on He was originally arrested in December 2012 value stolen from home in Cobham Thursday 9 October, a spokesman for the Judicial and charged in April 2013. Offi ce said. In August, he was allowed out of prison to attend The 71-year-old from Onslow Road, his brother Bernard's funeral at North East Surrey Detectives from North Surrey Police are appealing The passenger is described as a white man, of slim was convicted in May of eight counts of indecent crematorium in south west London. for information following a burglary at a house in build aged also between 17 to 18 years-old, of slim Cobham. build, approximately 5ft 8 inches tall wearing a black The burglary happened sometime between 1.15pm jacket, dark bottoms and a helmet covering half of his Cobham man jailed following drugs search and 2.00pm on Tuesday 9 September when thieves face. broke into a property Fairmile Lane by breaking The items of jewellery included several rings A 26 year-old man has been sentenced to seven On Friday 2 May offi cers from Kingston Police a window before stealing jewellery worth around including one of a diamond and amethyst cluster months and 28 days imprisonment after pleading Licensing Team searched Walters under s.23 £1,000. design, a red gold band, a square shaped amethyst guilty at Kingston Crown Court for drugs Misuse of Drugs Act at an address in Surbiton. The owner returned home around 2.00pm and saw ring, a wedding ring and a Gucci watch. possession and supply. Offi cers found approximately 500 tablets and two young men on a motorbike near the property Investigating Offi cer, Detective Constable Phil Michael Walters of Haleswood, Cobham, £500 cash. He was then arrested on suspicion of who spoke to her before riding off. Carter said: "The victim is very upset by the ordeal Surrey pleaded guilty to two counts of Possession possession with intent to supply controlled drugs. A Offi cers are keen to hear from anyone who may and we are doing everything we can to trace the items with Intent to Supply class C drugs, one count of search of his home address resulted in further drugs have seen two teenagers on a motorbike in the taken as they have great sentimental worth and are Possession with Intent to supply cannabis and two being recovered. This arrest resulted in the recovery area prior to the burglary as it is believed they irreplaceable. counts of possession of class C drugs. of 1165 class C tablets and 337 grams of cannabis. may have information that could prove vital in "We urge anyone who may have seen or heard the investigation. The motorbike number plate is anything that they believe may be connected to reported as LJ58CXG. this incident or who may have been approached The rider is described as a white man, aged between to purchase items of jewellery matching these Officers search for thieves who stole 17 to 18 years-old, of slim build, approximately 5ft 8 descriptions to contact us with details." inches tall, wearing a black zip jacket with white paint Anyone with any information should contact roof lead from Claygate Primary School splatted over it and black trousers. He was wearing a Surrey Police by calling 101 quoting the reference full face helmet and was quite well spoken. number 45140076024. Man who threatened to ruin life of ex girlfriend jailed at Kingston Crown Court

A man who had been in a relationship with a 17-year- old girl for four months has been sentenced at Kingston Crown Court to 3 years and 10 months in prison for sexual assault and burglary. Detective Constable Thind of Kingston CID said: "The victim had to endure an awful and horrifi c experience." Detectives from North Surrey CID are appealing for help from members of the public to identify the people in these CCTV images The court heard how Sherwan Amin (20) of as part of an on-going investigation into a theft in Claygate. Coombes Road, Dagenham ruined his ex-girlfriend's Detectives are appealing for help from members winter jacket with a fur lined hood. life after she ended the relationship. of the public to identify the people in these CCTV The second suspect is described as being white, A month after the split, Amin began texting her images as part of an on-going investigation into around 5ft 9" tall, medium build, in his mid-20s, asking to resume the relationship, but the victim told a theft in Claygate. and having short, dark brown hair. It is believed Amin that she no longer wished to date him. Officers want to speak with them in connection that was wearing a dark coloured hooded top On 18 October 2013 the victim had a caller at the The very next day, while she was away from her with a theft of lead from the roof of Claygate with a dark blue shirt underneath and black front door of her home in New Malden. The caller home, a living room window was forced and her iPad, Primary School, Foley Road on Saturday 16 trainers. was a person wearing a hi-visibility jacket and a crash mobile phone and laptop were stolen. Neighbours August. It is believed that the incident took place Investigating officer Detective Constable helmet. She believed this was a family member of hers who had witnessed the burglary called the police and between 6.00am and 7.00am. Gemma Nash, said: "Surrey Police is releasing who usually visited on a motorcycle and therefore let during the investigation the victim told police about Officers believe that two men entered the several CCTV images as part of the thorough the person in. Once inside the man removed the crash the indecent assault. premises before removing the lead flashing from investigation to track down those responsible helmet and she saw it was Amin. Amin was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault the roofing around the school building. Whilst and bring them to justice. Amin told the girl he was going to "Ruin her life". and burglary. He initially denied both offences to removing the lead flashing, damage has been "If you are one of the people shown in the CCTV The victim told the police she was begging Amin to investigating detectives, but forensic evidence was caused to various areas of the roof and a skylight images or recognise any individual I urge you to leave, but he proceeded to smoke some cannabis. He found that linked him to the burglary. At a subsequent window has been damaged. contact Surrey Police as any information could then went to the bathroom and came back with a pair court hearing he pleaded guilty to both offences. It is reported that the two suspects then left the prove vital to the investigation." of scissors and threatened her with them, at the same Detective Constable Thind said: "The fact that Mr scene in a red vehicle. Anyone who recognises the people in the CCTV time telling the victim he was, "Capable of anything". Amin has now been sentenced is testament to the The first suspect is described as being white, stills or with any information of the theft is asked Amin also threatened to hurt the victim's family and victim's courage and her perseverance for justice. around 5ft 9" tall, medium build, between 20-30 to contact Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference then threatened the victim with a knife; he then carried Thanks to the thorough investigation the evidence years of age, and having short, dark brown hair. 45140068843. Alternatively Crimestoppers can out an indecent assault. After the assault Amin left the against Amin was overwhelming and he has now been It is believed that he was wearing a dark blue be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. victim's home, leaving her bruised and very distressed. brought to account." October 2014 LIVING WITHIN 7 70 Year old benefit fraudster from Walton escapes time in prison

Department for Work & Pensions and Elmbridge Borough Council. Mr Patel was overpaid Housing Benefi t and Council Tax Benefi t amounting to £19,236.56 between June 2009 and December 2012. All overpayments must be repaid. Arvindkumar Patel from Walton on Thames Mr Patel received a sentence of 12 months’ has been ordered to wear an electronic tag after imprisonment, suspended for 12 months at pleading guilty to three benefi t fraud offences Guildford Crown Court. He also received a Curfew against the Department for Work & Pensions and Order for four months, between the hours of Elmbridge Borough Council. 6.00am and 6.00pm, where he will be monitored Contrary to Section 1 of the Fraud Act 2006, by electronic tag. the 70 year old had provided false or misleading Cllr James Browne, Cabinet Member for Housing information, in that he did not declare to both said: “I hope this case serves as a further reminder agencies that he had capital in excess of the of the repercussions for claimants of withholding maximum limit of £16,000. information about their capital and earnings when The offences related to £53,547.02 of overpaid claiming benefi ts. This type of dishonesty is a benefi ts incorrectly paid to Mr Patel by both the criminal offence with serious consequences." Alleged GBH assault in

Detectives in North Surrey are appealing for been the victim of a vicious unprovoked attack in witnesses following an alleged assault in Long broad daylight. Ditton. "The assault happened in a busy area during the The incident took place at Fleece Road just before morning rush hour so I feel certain that passing 9.00am on Wednesday 10 September. motorists and pedestrians must have seen this It has been reported that the victim, who is in attack taking place and I am appealing for further his 30s, was walking along the footpath with his witnesses to come forward. If you were in Fleece partner when a man approached him by car before Road at the time and saw what happened or events an altercation took place. leading up to the incident please call 101 with any It is alleged that the suspect got out of the vehicle details. and punched the victim to the face causing him to "Surrey Police will not accept this violent fall to the ground where he was further assaulted. behaviour in its neighbourhoods and will continue It is believed that the suspect then left the location to work to bring offenders to justice to ensure by car which witnesses report as being a silver your community remains a safe and pleasant Mercedes. environment.” Following the incident the 36-year-old victim A 29-year-old man has been arrested on was taken to hospital with a fractured skull and suspicion of GBH. He is currently on bail until 22 injuries to his face and arm. October whilst enquiries continue. Investigating offi cer DC Jamie Spooner, said: Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey "This was a really nasty incident where a man has Police on 101 quoting reference 45140076299.

Local law firm Taylor Fordyce has since its start in 2010 always aimed to provide a first class legal service to its range of clients from private individuals and small businesses to large enterprises, Knifepoint bank robber sentenced developers, government institutions, international corporations and investors. Taylor Fordyce are now pleased to announce the appointment of Family Law and Mediator Martin Chambers at the Sunningdale office. Directors Peter Taylor and Rory Fordyce see the A man who threatened bank staff with a knife and at Hounslow police station, where he was arrested further development of the Family Law department as a natural addition to the firm’s existing stole nearly £2,000 has been sentenced at Kingston and later charged. company commercial, commercial property, litigation, employment, residential conveyancing and general private client work. Crown Court. DC Alex George of The Flying Squad said. "This Zhoa Wan, 28, of Sigrist Square, Kingston, had was a frightening ordeal for the members of staff Living locally, Martin has in excess of 30 years’ post qualification experience. Martin is a member of the Law • Commercial pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing and was sentenced who were threatened with a knife for Wan’s fi nancial Society Family Law Panel and of Resolution, the organisation on Monday 15 September to three years in prison. gain. Our investigation quickly identifi ed Wan as of family lawyers and other professionals who are committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes. Martin • Property The court heard how on Wednesday 12 February the person responsible. His prison sentence should trained with Resolution as a Family Mediator. at 11.00am, Wan entered a Bank on High Street be a warning; if you commit violent crime the • Conveyancing Martin’s legal specialisms include divorce, judicial separation, Hounslow. consequences are severe." nullity, civil partnership breakdown and dissolution; other • Construction Wan initially told staff he was waiting for someone, relationship breakdown; financial, property and pension issues following relationship breakdown; Children Act but he then approached two cashiers, produced matters; Inheritance Act and Trusts of Land Act Claims • Planning a large kitchen knife and told staff to give him the together with the drafting of pre/post nuptial, pre/post civil partnership, cohabitation and separation agreements. money. The staff handed over nearly £2,000, which • Corporate Wan placed in a black bag he had been carrying. Prior to joining Taylor Fordyce Martin worked for a number of firms in Surrey, Hampshire, the City and the West End of • Civil & Commercial As he left, the cashiers told a member of staff in the London, establishing family law departments at two London bank’s public area what had happened. The member practices. Litigation of staff began to approach Wan, but Wan held the Martin describes himself as an extremely experienced and client focused family lawyer, committed to operating in an • Wills and Probate knife out and said: “Get out of my way.” approachable and down to earth manner, always to the As a result he was able to leave the bank and make highest standards of quality and professionalism. He utilises up to date technology and methods in providing legal • Trusts good his escape. services and fosters links with many other professionals to Police were called and offi cers from The Flying ensure high quality and efficiency. • Matrimonial Squad began an investigation. A review of CCTV was Martin is married with two teenage children. He is a member made and an image recovered of the suspect smoking of the RG Blue Sox Softball Club. He also enjoys running. He • Family Law a cigarette. The cigarette stub was found by police is a supporter of and volunteer collector for Help for Heroes and a member of the Help for Heroes Running Team. He will • Employment and the DNA on it subsequently matched to Wan. be running the London 10k 2014 in order to raise funds for Help for Heroes. He is also a supporter of Helen & Douglas Other CCTV enabled police to fi nd the guest house House and of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. • International where Wan had been staying prior to the robbery. All this information enabled detectives to identify Wan www.taylorfordyce.co.uk • email: [email protected] as the suspect. 61 Chobham Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire SL5 0DT Tel: 01344 637960 Wan became aware of that he was sought by police 1 & 2, City Business Centre, Hyde Street, Winchester SO23 7TA Tel: 01962 841041 and on Saturday 22 February he surrendered himself 24 Upton Lovell, Warminster, Wilts BA12 0JW Tel: 01985 851206 8 LIVING WITHIN October 2014 Dog walkers asked to act with caution Royston Pike 40th anniversary during deer mating season in Royal Parks series kicked off

The new Royston Pike Lecture Series kicked off in and formerly British Ambassador and High September at the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse, 40 Commissioner in Croatia, Brian Sparrow C.M.G. years after it began. will present a fascinating insight into life in the Each year, the Lecture Series has continued to Diplomatic Service. attract audiences with its eclectic mix of subjects Historian expert Professor Anne Duggan will and speakers and the current series hopes to speak about the fact and fi ction surrounding the continue on the legacy set by its founder Edgar Magna Carta and Peter Scott of the Tate Britain, Royston Pike, formerly Chairman of The Esher Tate Modern and the Dulwich Picture Gallery will Council. explore the Art of the Victorian Edwardian Music In the late 1960s he introduced the ‘Esher Hall. Library Lectures’. Current Arts Development Offi cer at Elmbridge In 1974 - in appreciation of his 20 years work Borough Council Pete Allen will celebrate the 60th on the Library Committee - the programme was Anniversary of Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of The Rings’ renamed the ‘Royston Pike Lectures’. and former Arts Development Offi cer Maggs Councillor Mary Sheldon, Portfolio Holder for Latter will entertain with her humorous take-on Leisure and Culture, said: “The Royston Pike Christmas traditions. series has been going from strength to strength Local landscapes will also be in the picture over four decades and entertained local audiences with photographer Astrid McGechan inviting with a varied, extraordinary and fascinating the audience to discover the magnifi cent views of range of topics. It has been an honour to welcome Elmbridge through her camera lenses. authors, historians and professional lecturers The 40th Anniversary programme will close with every year. They are so passionate about sharing a special talk on the fascinating life and career Deer in Richmond Park. Image © Giles Barnard their knowledge, experience and passion, it makes of Royston Pike and will remember some of the for highly entertaining evenings.” highlights of 40 years of the series. The Royal Parks is recommending dog owners distances and when the dog is not behaving in The forthcoming series includes a talk on This year, this season will see the Lectures held who walk their pets in Richmond and Bushy Parks a provocative manner. This is particularly likely Wednesday 8 October by Royston Pike favourite in several venues across Elmbridge including, to currently consider walking them outside the during the mating season, which is at its peak in Terry Johnson who will draw on this experience as Riverhouse Barn and The Cecil Hepworth parks. October and runs into November. a Superintendent with the Metropolitan Police and Playhouse in Walton on Thames and The Vera Perceiving dogs as a threat, deer may charge member of New Scotland Yard’s Anti-Corruption Fletcher Hall, . All visitors coming to the parks are advised to: a dog and its owner. The presence of dogs may Squad to offer us a fascinating insight into the Lectures will start at the slightly earlier time also disrupt the deer breeding pattern, impacting Shepherd’s Bush Tragedy of 1966. of 7.30pm. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be • keep at least 50m away from the deer; on the behaviour of the wild animals during the Explorer, lecturer, photographer, author and available at the Venues from 7.00pm. birthing season. broadcaster John Pilkington will be back in For further details of the forthcoming Royston • never get in between two deer; and In the autumn, the number of owners choosing February 2015 to discuss the fi ve months he Pike Lectures, telephone the Arts Development to walk their dogs in Richmond and Bushy Parks spent exploring the Balkan mountains in 2013 Offi cer 01372 474568. • never feed or photograph deer at close range. often increases considerably. The number of incidents in which deer and dogs are injured or During the mating season, or rut, the red stags killed also increases. and fallow bucks compete for females. At this Deer have roamed freely in The Royal Parks Podium place for in time, the large males roar, bark and clash antlers since 1529 when the parks were Royal hunting in a spectacular way in an attempt to fi ght off rivals grounds. The gentle grazing of the red and fallow and attract as many females as possible. deer continue to shape the landscape and keeping Deer can feel threatened by dogs even over long the grassland open. inaugural day Diploma students to perform Into The Woods

James Lapine’s Tony-Award-winning stage for Joanna Gleason. Later premiering on the musical Into The Woods (soon to be released London stage in 1990, the musical boasted Julia as a feature fi lm in cinemas nationwide from McKenzie as the Witch and it too made its mark 25 December 2014 featuring Meryl Streep as this side of the Atlantic with Olivier Awards the Witch) is to be presented by Performance going to Imelda Staunton for ‘Best Actress in A Preparation 3rd year Musical Theatre Musical’ for her performance as the Baker’s Wife Diploma students from Wednesday 5 to Saturday and ‘Best Director’ Award was picked up by the 8 November in their state of the art Bellerby Studio production’s renound theatre and opera director, Theatre in Guildford. Richard Jones. Audiences were said to be left ‘spell With music and lyrics by legendary composer bound’ by a show which was ‘far darker’ than its Stephen Sondheim, this ingenious musical Broadway predecessor on a journey which sets effortlessly intertwines the plots of a few choice out as an irreverent fantasy adventure in the style scored 15 race points last month Overtaking three drivers in quick succession, stories of several of the beloved Brothers Grimm of ‘The Princess Bride’ and becomes a haunting as Hersham's Sam Bird fi nished in 3rd place Sam spent a majority of the race in sixth before a Fairy tales with a modern day twist, exposing lesson about community responsibility and being and fi nished 11th in the FIA close fi ght with Karun Chandhock of Mahindra the consequences of the characters’ all too often mindful of the stories we tell our children. Formula E Championship opening race in Beijing. lost him a place. That didn’t last long, and Bird selfi sh wishes and quests. Performance Preparation’s production of Into The eventual winner was Brazilian Lucas di made his way to the front and managed to fi ght for The musicals central characters include an The Woods will be directed by Gerry Tebbutt, Grassi, after Nicolas Prost and Nick Heidfeld a podium place. ambivalent Cinderella, a blood-thirsty Little with musical direction by Francis Goodhand, set crashed as they battled for fi rst place in the fi nal lap. Sam said: "We are delighted with today’s results. Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, a Witch who raps, design is by Jenny Gamble and lighting design Andretti driver Franck Montagny fi nished I’m so proud of the team and what we managed Jack (of beanstalk fame), a roving-eyed Prince by David Mitchell. The principal roles will be runner-up nearly three seconds adrift of di Grassi to do here in Beijing. This is the fi rst ever race Charming as well as other instantly recognisable played as follows: ‘The Baker’ will be played by with team-mate Daniel Abt crossing the line under this set up and to achieve a podium fi nish cockeyed classic fairy tale characters all tied Scott Livingstone, ‘The Baker’s Wife’ by Daisy third, only to later have it taken away from him here is fantastic. The fi rst ever Formula E race had together by an original story involving a childless Wheeller, ‘Cinderella’ by Nikita Johal*/Amy after failing short of the required 28kw power all the action and for Virgin to be a part of this is Baker and his Wife, their wish to begin a family Matthews, ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ by Alice consumption usage. incredible." and their interaction with the Witch who has put Baker*/Kerry Loosemore, ‘Rapunzel’ by Diana Sam Bird was eventually promoted to claim the Alex Tai, Virgin Racing Team Principal said: "We a curse on them. Field, ‘The Witch’ by Molly Maguire*/Rebecca fi nal place on the podium. have a lot to take away from today, and we know Opening on Broadway in 1987, Into The Woods Ibbott, ‘Jack’ by Max Abraham and ‘Jack’s Mother’ He started the race in eleventh place on the that there is still a lot to learn about these cars and which starred Bernadette Peters as Cinderella by Robyn Brown. grid having qualifi ed with a time of 1:42:918 and how we can get the best out of them, but to have and Joanna Gleason as the Baker’s Wife, This amateur production is being presented by quickly moved up four places. started the Championship with 15 points, we can garnered considerable recognition and critical an arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on In an action-packed race around the streets of leave Beijing happy." acclaim, receiving Tony Awards for ‘Best Score’ behalf of Music Theatre International of New York. Beijing, Sam raced aggressively as thousands Round 2 will take place in Putrajaya, Malaysia on ‘Best Musical’ and ‘Best Actress in a Musical’ Telephone 01483 503373 lined the track to watch. 22 November. October 2014 LIVING WITHIN 9 Allotment holders and gardeners help the homeless at Surbiton Farmers’ Market AUTUMN AT THE ROSE Kingston’s homeless people are benefi ting from nourishing fresh produce thanks to a new initiative from Surbiton Farmers’ Market and local charity ++++ the Joel Community Trust. ‘Clever... witty and slick’ Last weekend, organisers of the popular Cambridge News community market asked allotment holders and gardeners with surplus fruit and vegetables to bring their excess produce along to the Joel Community Trust, which was hosting a charity stall. Members of the Trust collected the produce and used it to provide meals for homeless people at its permanent night shelter, located next to St Peter’s Church in Norbiton. The Joel Community Trust was set up in 2010 Mon 13 – Sat 18 Oct to raise money for a permanent night shelter for homeless and vulnerable people in Kingston. The Pictured (l-r) from the Joel Community Trust are Carol Holmes, shelter provides direct support for around 100 wife of the vicar (Rev Peter Holmes) of St Peter's Church in Norbiton, Dan Wheeler, manager of the Night Shelter for home- ‘ A total theatre experience guests each year who are facing a crisis situation, less people, and community fundraiser Becky Mills. of engrossing intensity’ helping them to fi nd long-term solutions, as well The Stage (Must See Show) as offering training courses, activities and help for Surbiton Farmers’ Market is a community Les Enfants Terribles many others. interest company run by volunteers. The market is Find out more about the charity’s work at its held in Maple Road on the third Saturday of every month from 9.00am to 1.00pm. THE website www.joelcommunitytrust.org.uk. TRENCH An evening with Sinatra at the Rose By Oliver Lansley Wed 22 – Sat 25 Oct In honour of the legendary Mr Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday next year, a sensational Charity Dare to get up close Gala performance entitled ‘An Evening With and personal! Sinatra’ is being staged at the Rose Theatre Kingston on Sunday 16 November from 7.30pm. The evening will be in aid of raising ++++ funds for the locally-based charity, Princess ‘ Puppet-Tastic! Alice Hospice. Thoroughly entertaining. Frank Cognoscenti and his all-star band, A delight’’ which features some of the UK’s finest Jazz Time Out and Big Band musicians from the BBC Big Band, Syd Lawrence Orchestra and Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, will perform all the classic hits of this great 20th century recording artist, Mon 27 – Tue 28 Oct with a few surprises in an unmissable night of toe-tapping entertainment. The special evening will showcase songs Opéra de Baugé from some of Sinatra’s finest recordings and concerts including: The Columbia Years – MADAME LE NOZZE Nancy, Ol’ Man River, through to the Capitol Recordings with Nelson Riddle - Fly Me To The Moon, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, The BUTTERFLY DI FIGARO ‘62 Sextet - Second Time Around, My Funny Frank Cognoscenti in 'An Evening With Sinatra' at Rose By Puccini By Mozart Valentine to Count Basie’s Live At The Sands - Theatre Kingston It Was A Very Good Year to The Jobim Sessions’ Sinatra body double for a key holographic Girl From Ipanema and the later Reprise, feature at Simon Cowell's 50th birthday party plus The Main Event block-busters Mack The and more recently on the BBC’s The One Knife, My Kinda Town, My Way and New York. Show), immersing himself in the Sinatra Sun 19 Oct Sat 1 Nov This timeless musical collection promises persona for the entire performance, leaving something for everyone, from the most avid audiences spell-bound. Sinatra fans, to music lovers of all ages. It is the unique Sinatra sound that makes Expect death-defying stunts, Frank Cognoscenti has been a professional the legacy of his work stand the test of time mind-boggling sleight of hand vocalist and songwriter for over twenty years and through accurate live performances and spectacular illusions and since 2002 has devoted his professional Frank Cognoscenti keeps the magic alive from five world class, career to Sinatra’s work. Today he is regarded for generations to come following in the live award-winning entertainers as one of the UK's most passionate defenders domain of Sinatra’s blueprint. Join Frank and and the ‘definitive’ interpreter of the early his band for a bewitching evening of Sinatra 1960's Sinatra sound. Whilst in demand favourites, inter -laced with a plentiful dose of CHAMPIONS throughout the world and at home (with sell- tongue-in-cheek dry wit, made famous from ol’ out performances in such venues as Pizza on blue eyes himself and a sparkling sense of fun. OF MAGIC The Park, Dean Street Jazz Club and Ronnie Tickets for ‘An Evening With Sinatra’ priced Scotts and on the private and corporate at £19.50 can be purchased in person from the scene) Frank has largely remained under the Box Office at the Rose Theatre, High Street, Thu 30 Oct circuit radar whilst perfecting his stagecraft Kingston, KT1 1HL, or by contacting the Box and honing the subtle timing of Sinatra’s Office on tel: no 020 8174 0090, alternatively phrase and nuance, as well as the raw power booked online via the website www. Visit rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee) and energy that made Sinatra’s legendary rosetheatrekingston.org. All tickets booked performances so captivating during the late online or via the telephone are subject to a £1 020 8174 0090 (bkg fee) ‘50s and '60s period. booking fee and £1.60 per ticket transaction Frank Cognoscenti uses his remarkable fee. For tickets booked in person at the Box World class theatre on your doorstep physical likeness to the 40-something Sinatra Office no fees are payable. Concessions Rose Theatre Kingston @Rosetheatre to maximum effect (Frank appeared as a available. 10 LIVING WITHIN October 2014 TASIS makes the Top 25 Esher College unveils recording studios The past Mayor of Elmbridge for 2013-14, Councillor Mike Bennison, chose Riding for the Disabled – Leatherhead and Horsley & Bookham Groups for his charity to support during his Mayoral year. He was recently delighted to present the charity with a cheque for £25,450. The funds had been raised during his year in offi ce. Rebecca Lacey, Darren Rampton (Music teacher), Claire Whit- Councillor Bennison met up with Margaret taker (Head of Music) and Alex Lore. Bentley from the Leatherhead Group and Sheri learn new skills, achieve goals, improve their Johnson from the Horsley & Bookham Group to communication and gain confi dence. present the cheque. The donation to Riding for the Disabled – During his Mayoral year Councillor Bennison Leatherhead & Horsley Groups will enable them had been able to provide a portacabin, kindly to offer more young people the opportunity to donated by Berkeley Homes, which had been benefi t from horse riding. turned into a dedicated Learning Centre for Councillor Bennison said: "My wife, Mary and disabled youngsters who are waiting for their I, chose this wonderful charity to support during riding sessions. Riding for the Disabled aims to my Mayoral year 2013-14 having been inspired provide people with disabilities the chance to ride by the Paralympics and we hoped to be able to in order to benefi t their health and well-being. continue the spirit and legacy of the games. I was Riding helps with physical development as the overwhelmed with the generosity received at my TASIS The American School in England has been Twenty-eight were awarded bilingual diplomas, rhythmic movement of the horse strengthens fundraising events and so pleased to be able to named as one of the top 25 independent schools refl ecting the international diversity among the muscles, reduces spasticity and improves pass this cheque on to the RDA at the end of my offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) student cohort in TASIS England’s Upper School. balance and co-ordination. In addition riders Mayoral year." programme in the UK. To mark these successful results, Education The Thorpe school earned the accolade from Advisers have commissioned a Crystal Award which Education Advisers Ltd, based upon their will be presented to Headmaster Michael McBrien comprehensive league table compiled using the and the IB Coordinators, Anna Androulaki- New head at Esher High School average score achieved in the 2014 IB exams. Woodcock and Brent Whitted. TASIS pupils achieved an average of 34 points, Dr Androulaki-Woodcock said: "I am very the fourth highest score among the Surrey schools proud of our May 2014 candidates and their Mike Boddington has been appointed as the new Headteacher at Esher C ooff E represented. In addition, the school celebrated a accomplishments. They took risks, showed tenacity High School. 100% pass rate for the fourth year running. of pursuit, and celebrated the diversity of the group Mr Boddington takes up the post as the new academic year begins. He succeedsceeds Among the 50 TASIS students who were awarded in the classroom and beyond. We have learned from Simon Morris, who has stepped down after 14 years at the school. He joins ffromrom the IB Diploma in 2014, one earned the maximum them. Congratulations to one and all." The Bishop Wand C of E School in Sunbury where he was Deputy Headteacher.cher. 45 points - a score achieved by fewer than 1% of the TASIS England’s IB results consistently exceed Mr Boddington is delighted to join the team at Esher C of E High School:ool: students taking the exams throughout the world. In the IB International Benchmarks for both the "I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to take up this role at Esher C off addition, four others earned a laudable 40 or more average points achieved and the pass rate of E High School. The School continues to go through a signifi cant period points. diplomas earned. of development with substantial investment being made in the School's infrastructure. This will give the students an outstanding learning environment and fantastic facilities in which to thrive. Our aim is to ensure that each student leaves here with qualifi cations and experiences that will equip them to take their place as responsible and successful adults in the wider world." Anna Edwards, chair of governors, said: "We are delighted to have been able to appoint a new head with the strong track record, experience and vision. We believe he will be an excellent head for Esher C of E High School."

Heathside School Weybridge given green light to expand

Surrey County Council has agreed to invest at in Weybridge, subject to planning and consultation, to facilitate the expansion of the school by one form of entry. This is to meet the basic need of rising numbers of students at Secondary age in Weybridge. The school was originally built in the 1970s and now has permanent accommodation for on the proposed expansion of the school which up to 1276 students. It currently admits seven [commenced] on Monday 15 September and forms of entry. This includes a of [runs] for four weeks." around 230 students. There is no suggestion that The current site covers 48,230 square sixth form will expand as part of this proposal. metres and this is considered large enough to However the school would incrementally grow, support 8 forms of entry with "some careful starting with Year 7 in 2016, and would be at design". If the school is to expand more basic its capacity (1430) with eight forms of entry in classrooms will be required and it may be that every year group by 2020. some additional specialist accommodation Schoool Principal, Mrs Anne Cullum, said: is also necessary. Architects are looking at "This is extremely good news for the school, the possibility of reconfiguring some areas to as an injection of capital funding is much make maximum use of space and improve the needed and long awaited. We are hoping that circulation around the buildings and campus. it will enable us to provide additional teaching Drawings are at an early stage and staff and and other accommodation to create a better governors will play a role in the development learning environment for all of our students. of any final design if the expansion goes ahead. "Since June, work has been going on behind It is proposed that the new classrooms will be the scenes in the planning of this project and based on or near the existing foot print of the the next stage is a formal consultation process school. October 2014 LIVING WITHIN 11 Claremont teaches values for life Milbourne encourages traditional values

Claremont Fan Court School is a co-educational They receive the very best education taught by Milbourne Lodge is a Pre-Prep and Prep School and the school provides a warm and supportive independent school for children age 2½ to 18 years teachers who embrace the School’s values and for boys and girls aged 4 to 13. environment in which each child feels valued and old, set within 100 acres of historic landscaped family atmosphere. Founded in 1912, the school has a long- can fl ourish. Traditional values and standards are grounds in Esher. In our spacious and inspiring The School aims to provide each pupil with a standing tradition of preparing children for encouraged and prevail throughout the school. environment children are encouraged to think breadth of educational, cultural, social and sporting Common Entrance and Scholarship exams to the Milbourne Lodge is a very energetic school which creatively and investigate widely. opportunities, through which the full potential of most prestigious and well known public schools. provides endless opportunities and variety. In the Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School each individual may be realised. Moral integrity and In the past 5 years alone over 50 academic, art, Every child is encouraged to build on their own the pupils develop an understanding of themselves character education, together with high academic music and sports scholarships have been won by particular talents and to discover new ones. Here and others. Values for life are taught in a supportive, expectations, are established and developed within our pupils. at Milbourne we believe a happy child is a busy caring atmosphere with shared aims and aspirations small classes in our happy, positive environment. The academic curriculum, taught by a highly child! between home and School experienced and dedicated team of staff, is Located in Esher, Surrey, the School is situated The curriculum prepares children for the next Prospective families are very welcome to visit supported by excellent music, art & sports in over 8 acres of beautiful grounds within easy stage of their education in the Senior School where the School. For further information please programmes, with games played every day. A access of the A3 and M25. A daily bus runs from pupils are challenged academically and succeed. telephone 01372 473624. strong emphasis is also placed on pastoral care SW London. Dynamic environment at Notre Dame

Notre Dame School with its exceptional on-site facilities provides a dynamic environment giving every pupil the opportunity to develop and excel. The talented and dedicated teaching staff ensures the girls achieve outstanding results in all areas of the academic curriculum. Set in 17 acres of Surrey parkland Notre Dame girls enjoy high levels of success in all areas of Sport while the professional, 370 seat bespoke Theatre gives pupils a really school. The state of the art 6 laboratory science centre unique opportunity to tread the boards from a very has proved to be a great success with more girls young age: in drama, singing, ballet and dance or taking Science GCSE and A‘ Levels than ever before. playing their individual instrument of choice. More improvements are planned for 2014/2015, Notre Dame’s facilities include an outstanding including a new 3G all-weather hockey pitch and Nursery and a newly refurbished Sixth Form. The 6 netball courts with a new pavilion from where Nursery enjoys all the fantastic school facilities parents can enjoy watching their daughters including the indoor swimming pool, the treehouse, compete in the many matches and tournaments large indoor sports arena and the outdoor woodland they participate in. 12 LIVING WITHIN October 2014 Swimming is an aerobic exercise which means that it moves large muscle groups continuously for a duration that raises the heart rate. Due to the buoyancy TOBY’S and cooling effects of water, a swimmers heart rate will Fitness Forum not reach the same level as the heart rate of a person doing the same amount of exercise on dry land. This Need to Sleep better? can be of benefi t to those with certain illnesses. Try swimming Water requires more work to move in than air due to resistance. Water provides 12 times the resistance of air, despite its buoyancy. However, the buoyancy of water lessens the stress of gravity’s pull of the weight-bearing joints. Any stress of movement shifts to the muscles, making swimming both aerobic and anaerobic and this combination can wear you out! Why is swimming a good way to reduce stress? Aside from making you more physically tired, swimming can aid sleep by reducing stress. Many About one in three adults have diffi culty sleeping swimmers fi nd that a good swimming session at any one time, both physical and emotional stress leaves them feeling happier and more relaxed. As are a common cause for this. Insomnia itself causes the incidence of depression is on the increase, much anxiety and so sufferers often end up in a vicious cycle research is being done into why this is the case and of anxiety and sleep deprivation. Swimming is a great even whether swimming could be used as part of activity to relax your body and mind and this in turn, treatment for this. Depressed or not, it seems that help you to sleep. Whilst this may be the case for other swimming can make us all feel better! form of exercise too, swimming has the advantage As well as possible biochemical changes in the brain, of having a much lower risk of injury compared with swimming requires alternating stretch and relaxation other sports and is suitable for most people, including of skeletal muscles while simultaneously deep- those with illness or injury. breathing in a rhythmic pattern similar to Yoga. Why is swimming a good way to help me to feel So in summary, there is clear evidence that swimming physically tired? makes us less stressed, more tired and SLEEP Swimming burns around 350 to 420 calories an BETTER. hour, depending on the intensity-the more energy - Toby you use, the more tired you will be and the better you should sleep as a result. Compare this to walking, If you need any advice or to book a personal which burns around 177 to 279 calories an hour and training session in or out of the water please email you can see then benefi ts! [email protected] Swimming uses all of the major muscle groups and is therefore a demanding exercise that can tire the entire body. All the main four strokes engage the Toby Garbett is an Olympian and abdominals, biceps, triceps, glutes, hamstrings and two-time World Champion rower. He quadriceps. Other primary muscles used in swimming combines his own training regime with include the anterior and posterior deltoids, pectorals providing leading edge fi tness training and trapezius. to private clients. Get set for the PAH Santa Fun Run

Christmas may seem like a million light years Santas running, jogging or simply enjoying a walk away right now but Princess Alice Hospice is through the park to raise valuable funds for us. encouraging everyone to get into the festive spirit “Last year around 900 people took part; it really early this year and raise money for a fantastic cause was quite a sight and with hundreds of supporters by signing up to take part in one of their Santa Fun the parks were full of Festive Cheer! Runs. “Places are limited, so it’s best to register as The fi rst of the 5km Santa Fun Runs will be at soon as possible. The cost to enter for over 12’s Bushy Park on Sunday 30 November at 10.30am. is £12 and for this you’ll receive a Santa Suit. For A further two runs will be taking place at Richmond the under 12’s it’s just £4 and they will receive Park on Sunday 14 December at 10.30am and Reindeer Antlers. 12.30pm. “Of course we’re also hoping that everyone will The event is now in its seventh year and is aiming also be fi lling their sponsorship forms too so we to raise £47,000 which will be used to care for can raise as much money as possible.” patients and their families during the Festive For further details and to enter please contact Season; both in the hospice and in their own the Princess Alice Hospice Fundraising Team on homes. 01372 461808 [email protected] Last year Niall Stokoe was the fi rst to cross the fi nish line in Richmond he said: “It’s been great fun and I thought it was a fantastic route. What better way to start the Christmas season than a 5 kilometre run dressed as Santa Clause?” Amy Kellaway from the Hospice’s Fundraising Team said: “We have had runners ranging from as young as 10 weeks old in a baby carrier to those in their eighties. It really is an incredible event with

For more local news as it happens visit www.livingwithin.com October 2014 LIVING WITHIN 13 Fuerteventura- a favourite Canary Island Holiday feature by Greenstar Travel Classic Collection Holidays – award- winning holidays luxury holidays.

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Don’t give up on the garden now summer is over. Autumn is a spectacular time of year for nature, The Canary Island of Fuerteventura is blessed with and with an addition or two in your garden, you miles and miles of lovely soft sands and its beautiful can enjoy wonderful autumnal colour. coastline attracts visitors seeking glorious beaches It’s an ideal time for planting, since the soil and fantastic waters. Inland, the rugged peaks of is the right temperature to encourage roots of extinct volcanoes are separated by wide lowland newly planted shrubs, hedging and other hardy plains dotted with small traditional villages and plants. By planting now and up until Christmas, old-fashioned windmills. The relaxed and typically you can take advantage of warm soil, despite Spanish way of life combined with more than 150 the cooler air temperature. Autumn rain should splendid beaches and virtually constant sunshine make the ground easier to work, so long as it’s entices sun worshippers and watersports fanatics all not frosty. year round. Erica arborea ‘Albert’s Gold’ is the best known Formerly a sleepy fi shing village, Corralejo is now and most popular of all the tree heathers. Fuerteventura’s premier resort. Happily managing Its bright golden foliage provides cheerful to retain a laid back Spanish atmosphere, the evergreen colour, and scented white fl owers resort offers fi ne seafood restaurants, chic bars, with palatial reception rooms and luxurious guest are an occasional bonus in early spring. It has cafes and shops lining the streets busting harbour. rooms this hotel currently boasts the best spa on an RHS Award of Garden Merit. This colourful The resort also boasts some of the island’s best the island. feature shrub can be under-planted with red or beaches. Thanks to the favourable trade winds Stay for 7 nights in the Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia white fl owered Erica carnea and x-darleyensis there is excellent windsurfi ng and surfi ng, as well Real, based on Bed and breakfast between 1st varieties. as a whole host of waterparks and golf courses. November 2014- 30th April and receive reduced Plant in well-drained, humus-rich soil, in The 5 * Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real is in rates and saving £240 per couple per week. Lead a sunny position, sheltered from cold winds. a privileged beachfront location, bordering in prices from £799 per person travelling from It’s tolerant of alkaline soils and is good in Corralejo’s natural sand dunes and is just 750 m Gatwick. (note prices correct at going to press but containers, but needs winter protection from the from the centre of the resort. Set in tropical gardens subject to change and availability). cold. To maintain its compact habit, trim lightly in late spring or early summer. Greenstar Travel has been based in Claygate for over 25 years and assists its clients in making their perfect Our houseplant of the month is the bushes. holiday choice. Contact Greenstar Travel for full details of the holiday featured or for more information chrysanthemum, often nicknamed pot mum. It When planting a tree or shrub, give it a long about any of the other fabulous destinations on offer from Classic Collection Holidays. makes a great pot plant with its cheerful daisy soak fi rst. Add some slow-acting fertiliser to the fl owers, which are ideal for brightening a dull planting hole to get it off to a good start and once spot. planted, fi rm your new plant in to stop it moving The chrysanthemum is effective at cleaning around. Make sure all your new and relocated the air, but because of this, you’ll need to water plants are well watered in dry spells. quite often, perhaps up to twice a week. Aim to If you haven’t done so already, feed your lawn keep the soil damp. Most fl owering house plants, with an autumn treatment to sort out any moss including the chrysanthemum, will keep their and provide nutrients to harden off growth. fl owers for longer if the temperatures are on the In doing so, your lawn is prepared for all the average to low side, so 10°C - 18°C / 50°F - 65°. weather winter can throw at it. Solanum thurino ‘Apples of Orange’ is a pretty It’s good to get out in the fresh air and tidy plant often referred to as orange tree. It is a far the garden. Most fl owering plants can be cut relative of both the potato and tomato plants, back. Get rid of weeds and dead leaves. Cut back although its fruits aren’t edible. The solanum hedges, and if you have a pond, remove dead thurino is from South America. leaves through the season. The orange tree is a colourful addition indoors Happy gardening, come rain or shine!g! or outside, cheering up your patio, terrace or balcony. After fl owering, it grows beautiful shiny Alison Jones is Plant berries, which gradually change colour from Buyer for Garsons green to orange. It’s perfect for autumn and Farm in West End, Halloween, with its orange colours. Esher Plant fruit trees and soft fruit now and you’ll get your fi rst harvest next year. Apple, pear and plum trees are available in the garden centre, along with raspberry, gooseberry and blackcurrant 14 LIVING WITHIN October 2014

Pretty as a Cinderella carriage, the onion squash (named for its shape, and not its fl avour) is one of the tastiest of the breed and very easy to prepare and eat. Elegant of line, beautifully vibrant in its orange autumnal splendour it is a favourite of mine from the autumn harvest. olive) and whatever else takes your fancy - spice and/or chilli fl akes; marjoram, or oregano (fresh or dried) or anything else you have to hand that you think might complement the sweet robust fl avour of the roasted fl esh, then about 30 minutes in a hot oven (200ºC/400ºF/GM 6) to roast.

When done, the cooked wedges should have slightly blackened pointed ends and a knife should fi nd that they have just lost their resistance in the middle (leave them too long and they will collapse and become soggy).

While these are cooking, peel, halve and slice some red onions, as fi nely as you can, fry them or roast them in olive oil, don’t forget to season with salt and with pepper and add some fresh thyme leaves if you have them, until they are soft and sweet and caramelised.

For the last 10 minutes of the cooking time of the squash, put some cherry tomatoes (dressed with oil) alongside the squash wedges on the roasting tray, and allow them to burst their skins and soften Pictured here at Garsons between the the crown a little in the heat of the oven. prince (dusty green) and the paler, bigger, yellower, pumpkins, these are particularly mini When all are ready, lay the wedges on a plate, versions of the onion. They have their distinctions layer up the onions and the tomatoes atop and but the crown prince and the onion both have good around them, crumble over feta or goats cheese, fl avour and can normally also be relied upon to and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Garnish hold their shape when cooking. with some fi nely chopped basil leaves, and serve as lunch or supper. Some fresh bread to mop up the Admittedly, they can, like many winter squashes, oil and juices is always a good idea, and the skin of be a challenge to cut in half, but use a sharp, the squash (washed before preparation of course) heavy bladed and large kitchen knife, a little bit is perfectly edible. of patience, a LOT of care (and a fair amount of Erica x effort), and the bulk of your work is done. www.acooksblog.com

Scoop out the seeds in the centre using a large “Impossible, for a plain yellow pumpkin to spoon, cut the squash into wedges and then place become a golden carriage”~ Cinderella, Rogers on a baking tray (cut side up) and start to layer and Hammerstein up the fl avour. Salt, pepper, some oil (cooking or October 2014 LIVING WITHIN 15

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I have only ever had the soup version of the classic I usually make soups in my Le Creuset pot, so Hungarian Goulash once, in Switzerland many something similar would be ideal. years ago. First fry the red onion, garlic and the seasoned YOU WILL NEED steak in the heated olive oil for about 5 minutes, until meat browned and onions softened. 500g chuck steak / braising beef steak Then stir a tbsp of fl our and a tsp of paprika into Cut into very small pieces and seasoned the pot. with fl our black pepper and paprika (smoked paprika if you can get it) Add the two tins of chopped tomatoes, the sundried tomato, the sugar, caraway seed and Extra 1 tbsp fl our and 1 tsp paprika fi nally the stock.

2 red onions fi nely diced Allow the soup to simmer for about 45 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. 3 cloves garlic fi nely chopped Sour cream and caraway bread are perfect with 1 small jar of sundried tomatoes chopped this soup.

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Salt and pepper 16 LIVING WITHIN October 2014 Surrey drivers buy most electric Passengers across the region to benefit cars in south east from £210m train carriage investment Plans for a £210m fl eet of new trains to benefi t to Stagecoach South Western Trains. As well as passengers on the UK’s busiest commuter rail complementing Angel Trains’ diverse portfolio of over A Surrey boom in people buying and making franchise moved forward last month as South West 4,500 vehicles, the new EMUs will provide a value- electric cars is set to fuel a groundbreaking Trains announced its intention to award the contract for-money and fl exible solution to enable South West partnership to boost the county’s economy and to manufacturer Siemens and leasing company Angel Trains to improve rail services for its passengers. help the environment. Trains. “Growth in passenger volume in the capital Electric car ownership in Surrey has quadrupled This means passengers travelling via stations is expected to continue in the future and we are in just two years to over 180 – the highest in including Cobham, , Claygate, Hinchley the South East – and delegates at a summit on Wood and Surbiton will benefi t from the introduction Tuesday were brainstorming how to boost these of 10 carriage services.The fi rst of the 150 new Major infrastructure fi gures further. carriages will begin arriving in 2017 and all will be in The Electric Vehicle Summit welcomed service by early 2018. improvements will fi rst Transport Minister Baroness Kramer as key skills training for budding engineers, and Around 140 new jobs will also be created as a speaker, as well as policy makers and Surrey-based supporting greater investment and research in result of the new trains order. New employment companies who are at the industry’s cutting edge, Surrey. need to be completed opportunities will be available for engineers, drivers, such as -based Mercedes-Benz and From next year Surrey drivers will already be guards and maintenance staff in a further boost for Woking-based McLaren. able to use the county’s fi rst 15 publicly-available at London Waterloo to the rail sector. Led by Surrey County Council and the University electric car charging points in places such as The new trains will be maintained by South West of Surrey, the summit was designed to kickstart Egham and Guildford following Government enable the introduction of Trains at Wimbledon depot, which has recently extra growth in electric vehicles through funding. The county council has a target of getting benefi tted from £6 million worth of investment to encouraging more private sector investment and 10,500 electric cars in Surrey by 2021. deliver improved maintenance facilities and with the new fl eet of trains. joint working between industry, academics and Peter Martin, Deputy Leader of Surrey County further investment planned. government. Council, said: "It’s great that drivers and businesses The latest investment agreed with the Department The county council’s longer-term proposals in our county are fuelling demand for electric cars for Transport comes as South West Trains continues include a network of publicly-available charge – that’s why we’ve gathered big names to the EV the roll-out of a £65 million investment in 108 points offering free charging for the fi rst year, Summit so this innovative industry continues to additional refurbished carriages for the network. working with colleges and universities to develop boost our economy and the environment." Combined with the order for new trains, this will deliver a total peak-time capacity increase of around 30% by 2018. Firemen join Institute of Advanced Motorists Over the last two decades, the number of passengers Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has signed a fi rst-of-its-kind arrangement to have all its fi re appliance using South West Trains services has increased by and response drivers offi cially accredited by the Institute of Advanced Motorists. more than 100% and now over 222 million passenger The arrangement means the driver training undertaken by all 380 current response drivers and any journeys are made on the network every year. Services future Surrey Fire and Rescue drivers has the road safety organisation's offi cial seal of approval. are particularly busy at peak times. committed to working with train operators and the The new train order is part of a comprehensive Department for Transport to fi nd effective solutions. fi ve-year plan developed by the Alliance to transform Investment in new carriages for South West Trains services for passengers, incorporating longer helps to alleviate further strain on the capital’s rail Public service leaders from Singapore call platforms, full re-opening of platforms at the former network for the next 10-15 years.” Waterloo International Terminal and other associated Steve Scrimshaw, Managing Director, Siemens infrastructure improvements. Rail Systems, said: “The new Desiro City trains will on expertise of Surrey County Council Tim Shoveller, Chief Executive for the South West transform the lives of passengers travelling on south- Trains-Network Rail Alliance, said: “These exciting western England’s rail network. Those passengers plans will deliver the biggest step-change in capacity already benefi t from some of the UK’s best-loved and service to our customers on the network in trains, the Desiro UK, but the Desiro City takes the decades. best and makes it even better. No other train in the “As well as providing extra space for passengers UK is as technologically advanced and offers as using our services now, the combination of many benefi ts in terms of passenger environment, investment in the infrastructure and these new trains capacity and reliability. This is a clear example of our will create space at Waterloo that is the essential fi rst country, the Department for Transport and the South step to allow an increase in capacity for our longer West Trains – Network Rail Alliance leading the way, distance, mainline services. We will also continue to responding to passenger needs and network growth work with industry partners to develop options for the and making a signifi cant investment into the future.” longer term. The new second generation Desiro City trains being “The unique Alliance between South West Trains provided by Siemens are similar in style to the Class A group of 11 offi cials from Singapore working in education, social services, health and other fi elds visited County Hall to learn how the authority has transformed services. and Network Rail means that we have been able to 700 units being produced for the Thameslink route. work together to deliver an effective and value for A delegation of public service leaders from by developing them jointly with young people and They will be used to operate ten carriage trains on money solution to a complex challenge that also Singapore have called on the expertise of Surrey working closely with voluntary and community the busy Waterloo to Windsor services, allowing a involves major infrastructure improvements at the County Council. A group of 11 offi cials working in groups. cascade of trains across the network to ultimately UK’s busiest station. This is a great example of one of education, social services, health and other fi elds They also heard about Surrey's innovative family deliver signifi cant extra capacity on other key routes the major benefi ts that can be offered by working in visited County Hall in Kingston to learn how the support programme and new digital approaches. into London Waterloo. Longer trains will run from partnership and it will ultimately deliver capacity for authority has transformed services. The visitors from Singapore included Scott Tan Staines through to Bracknell, Ascot and Reading and over 24,000 additional peak-time passengers every Julie Fisher, Surrey County Council's Strategic Yeh Ping, Foreign Economic Policy Director from on a number of mainline services from Basingstoke to day.” Director for Business Services, said: "It's the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ministry London Waterloo. Rail Minister Claire Perry said: “More passengers testament to Surrey County Council's reputation of Social and Family Development's Planning Ten carriage services will be introduced on the are travelling on our railways than ever before and to for fi nding new and innovative ways to provide and Development Director Sharon Ang Ee Hsien main suburban network for the fi rst time, benefi tting meet the demand for extra seats and services over £38 excellent services that a group from as far away as and Dennis Lui Siew Wah, of the Inland Revenue passengers travelling to stations such as Kingston, billion will be spent on the railways during the next Singapore wants to share ideas with us." Authority of Singapore. Epsom, Hampton Court and Guildford via Cobham. fi ve years. This latest new train deal is proof not only The delegation met with Surrey's Assistant Others in the party included the Director of the Major infrastructure improvements will fi rst need of our determination to transform Britain’s railways Director for Young People Garath Symonds to fi nd PSC Secretariat in the Public Service Division to be completed at London Waterloo to enable the but also the industry’s commitment to deliver a better out how young people's services were transformed Terence Chia Yong Wei. introduction of the new fl eet of trains. The plans journey for Britain’s passengers.” include bringing the remaining four platforms of “These new trains will not only deliver signifi cant the former Waterloo International Terminal back benefi ts to passengers by boosting capacity, it will into full use and then extending Platforms 1-4 to also stimulate economic growth through better accommodate longer 10-carriage trains. Track, connections along some of Britain’s busiest routes signalling and electrical power improvements will For more local news as it happens visit and create 140 new jobs in the rail industry. This also be carried out to maximise the benefi ts of the is good news for rail passengers and for the UK platform developments and further investment will www.livingwithin.com economy.” be made in depot facilities to cater for the additional Malcolm Brown, Chief Executive Offi cer for carriages. Angel Trains, said: “We are delighted to be able to The project is being managed by Stagecoach South procure and lease the Siemens Desiro City Trains Western Trains. October 2014 LIVING WITHIN 17 Boyce Thornton Cobham 01932 868 448 Oxshott 01372 844 200 The local property experts Claygate 01372 470 123

Bracondale, Esher £1,825,000 Woodbourne Drive, Claygate £825,000

A well appointed and beautifully presented four double bedroom family home which has A beautiful character bungalow with spectacular views over Telegraph Hill. Located been completely refurbished and fi nished to a very high standard. The property offers fl exible within walking distance of the local station and amenities with the potential to extend accommodation and benefi ts from a secluded westerly facing landscaped rear garden, off upwards to create a substantial family home (STC). street parking for a number of cars and a double garage. The property is located in a discreet cul-de-sac just moments from the local schools and Esher High Street. EPC Rating B. EPC Rating D.

Dalmore Avenue, Claygate £849,950 Red Lane, Claygate £825,000 Esher Park Avenue, Esher £625,000

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A well proportioned fi ve bedroom semi detached family An exciting opportunity to purchase a beautiful three A well presented two bedroom second fl oor apartment home within easy walking distance of Claygate shops, bedroom detached property with potential to create a enviably located in one of Esher’s private gated station and Claygate Primary school. The property offers larger family home (STP). Situated in an ideal position, estates just moments from the High Street. This fl exible accommodation set over three fl oors with an within walking distance of the local station and property benefi ts from secure under ground parking approx. 80 foot rear garden. amenities. for two cars and no onward chain. EPC Rating E. EPC Rating F. EPC Rating D.

Rosehill, Claygate £610,000 Station Road, Claygate £530,000 Milbourne Lane, Esher £550,000

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A modern four bedroom semi-detached home situated A charming character cottage set in a highly sought A well presented three bedroom family home located in an at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. This property is ideally after road in the heart of Claygate village and situated ideal position just moments from the local schooling and located within walking distance of the local shops, just moments from Claygate’s shops, schools and a short distance from Claygate station and shops. This schools and station. Offered for sale with no onward station. This property offers potential to extend (STP) and chain and the potential to extend to the side to create a benefi ts from a rare off street parking space. property benefi ts from open plan living to the rear, a South larger family home (STC). EPC Rating D. EPC Rating D. facing rear garden and no onward chain. EPC Rating C.

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Wentworth Estate Guide £6,000,000 A truly unique bespoke residence, constructed in a 17th Century farmhouse style using reclaimed materials to create a wonderful character home, complemented by beautifully manicured grounds in excess of one and a quarter acres and enjoying panoramic views across Wentworth Golf Course. Grand Receptin Hall, Cloakroom, Triple Aspect Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study/Library, Superb Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room, Conservatory, Utility Room, Master Bedroom Suite With Balcony, Two Gest Suites, Two Further Bedrooms, Bathroom, Attached Triple Garage with Large Annexe over, Direct Access Onto Wentworth Golf Course. EPC- D65.

Wentworth Estate £4,250,000 A truly stunning brand new residence having been completed to an excellent specification and finish with superb interior design from Alexander James Interiors to provide the height of luxury throughout, situated conveniently close to the heart of Virginia Water village. Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, Wonderful Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room, Utility with 2nd Cloakroom, Exquisite Master Bedroom Suite, Five Further Bedroom Suites, Top Floor Laundry Room, Double Garage with Annexe Suite over, Easterly facing Gardens of approaching Half an Acre. EPC- C80.

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CLAYGATE £2,750 PCM COBHAM £3,400 PCM CLAYGATE £3,200 PCM Fabulous detached four bedroom house; Excellent detached four bedroom family home Spacious executive style home in sought after cul- SIMILAR URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR in quiet cul-de-sac; SIMILAR URGENTLY de-sac- near to village; SIMILAR URGENTLY WAITING TENANTS! REQUIRED FOR WAITING TENANTS! REQUIRED FOR WAITING TENANTS! 20 LIVING WITHIN October 2014

Wentworth Estate £4,950,000

A brand new house set in private wooded grounds at the end of a cul de sac, on the main island of Wentworth. This modern home amounts to approximately 8,374 sq ft and is fi nished to a very high standard. EPC rating B.

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3 1 annexe garage acre Wentworth Estate £3,950,000

An usually large ten bedroom detached house with half an acre of south facing gardens and annexe situated in a glorious position on the Wentworth Estate. EPC rating D57.

10 8 5 beds baths receptions

2 0.59 annexe gym garage acres Virginia Water £1,395,000

A charming family home with ample scope for extension or re-development set in private south west facing gardens of approximately 0.41 of an acre. EPC rating C76.

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OXSHOTT Approached through electronically operated gates into a carriage driveway, Danes House is a bespoke, high specification family house set around beautifully landscaped gardens. This luxury mansion, which features state-of-the-art technology and construction techniques, is situated in one of the most exclusive private roads in the heart of Oxshott village. Energy Rating C. 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, study, kitchen, utility room, store room, outbuilding with spa and sauna, garage, garden.

Guide Price: £2,995,000

EAST MOLESEY Situated in a very popular road in East Molesey is this fantastic detached family home. The property has been extended and renovated by the current owners to an exceptionally high standard and offers superb accommodation in excess of 2400 sq ft. This is quite simply a beautiful home with the added benefits of a west facing garden along with a location that is excellent for local schools and train stations giving access to London Waterloo in approximately 30 minutes. Energy rating D. Master bedroom with en suite, guest bedroom with en suite, 2 further bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, bathroom, study, utility room, garden.

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Doug Parks Branch Manager ESHER 01372 462211 [email protected] www.johndwood.co.uk 22 LIVING WITHIN October 2014 liable to income tax – on any amount, not on sales of over £6,000. There is also likely to be national Taxing insurance charges as well. Times The situation is the same with car boot sales – selling your own stuff occasionally is unlikely to be a problem, but buying and selling on a regular basis is something which would be considered a trade and the profi ts arising will be taxable. Of course, it may be diffi cult for HMRC to spot what you are doing and I am asked “But how will HMRC know”? But if you keep quiet, and HMRC do notice, then there will be trouble with not only a tax assessment but penalties as well. You never know how good HMRC’s intelligence-gathering is until you are on the wrong end of it, so it’s best to assume that they know everything. If you are running a trading business on E-Bay with Graham Jennings then it is important to keep good records of all your income and outgoings as you would with Q: I have been selling a few items from home on a traditional shop. E-bay listing fees and PayPal E-Bay and someone told me that I will have to pay charges are all deductible costs as well as postage tax on the money I have received, is that correct? and courier charges. If you are in any doubt about the borderline A: It all rather depends on the nature of the between what’s taxable and what isn’t, then activity, if you are simply having a clear out of old you should seek specifi c advice about your items in the attic and selling them on E-Bay then circumstances from an accountant. it is unlikely you will be taxed on the proceeds. There can be instances when tax is due but that only needs to be considered when you make more Any reader interested in discussing this topic further than £6,000 on an individual item. The types can telephone Graham Jennings on 01344 875000. of items this is relevant to is what are known as Send your taxation and accounting queries to ‘non-wasting assets’. A non-wasting item would Graham Jennings, Kirk Rice LLP, The Courtyard, be something like a piece of antique furniture or a High Street, Ascot SL5 7HP painting. Even then you would not pay tax on the full amount of the proceeds as a deduction would Email graham.jennings@ be allowed for the original purchase price. kirkrice.co.uk. The problem with E-Bay really comes when someone starts to buy things in order to sell them. Please note: answers are given Where there is an intention to make a profi t then for general guidance only and you are trading goods and this is then a business. specifi c advice should be taken If you are trading goods, whether out of a physical before acting on any of the shop or a virtual one, then the profi ts you make are suggestions made. MENSWEAR

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Call today on: Telephone: 01483 820226 Mobile: 07939 688597 London Road, Sunningdale, SL5 0ER email: alexander_roofi [email protected] Telephone 01344 621333 October 2014 LIVING WITHIN 23 Jenny Marks’ Mad Month PCLS you could take from an RAC was a bit more Money Matters involved as it was ultimately 3 times the Annual Pension Income AFTER the PCLS has been with Peter Sharratt determined. The Annual Pension Income therefore determined how much you could take as a PCLS and the amount of Annual Pension in turn was determined by Annuity Rates. When you originally started the RAC Pension Annuity Rates were considerably higher than they are now and the resulting Income when multiplied by 3 would typically give you a PCLS equal to a third of the Fund Value. So no, your memory is not failing you. Unfortunately two events have conspired against you, so that you are now limited to 25% i.e. the same as a Personal Pension. The fi rst event is that Annuity Rates have been reducing steadily pretty much since the 1990’s and as a result the 3 times calculation has since (broadly speaking) about 2000 limited the maximum to 25%. Well it’s the Summer party and Wedding Q: I am in the process of retiring and I seem to recall The second event was a rule change introduced season that just keeps on going and we’ve had that when I originally started one of my Pensions I in 2006. This rule change limits the amount of a record number of 12 events in one month! I desperately want a was told that a third of it could be taken as a lump PCLS from all Pension Schemes to 25% (please Wouldn’t mind but 5 of those were in one sum Tax Free. In my retirement quote however the note there can be exceptions to this). weekend! amount I can take would appear to be 25% which So, the decline in Annuity Rates means RAC micro pig, but Smiler is the same as two other Pensions I have. It is an old Pensions have not been able to provide a PCLS I’m in the process of re-introducing myself to Pension; I have been paying in to it for over 30 years. of a third for some time and since 2006 a rule the family – not even my gorgeous black lab Is my memory letting me down? change means they are limited to 25% regardless knows who I am – mind you, not sure if the (miserable hubbie), of Annuity Rates. kids have noticed I’ve been absent for quite A: The Pension you are referring to is probably The good news is the Pension is still 100% yours a while. Methinks given some money and an old style Retirement Annuity Contract (RAC). but only 25% can be taken as a PCLS Tax Free; the chocolate, I’ll be flavour of the month again... These were replaced by Personal Pensions Plans balance must then provide you with an income has said no. (PPP) in 1988 but existing RAC Pensions could that is Taxable. We’ve been having such fun with some of our continue. parties over the last month. One such FAB Both types of Pension allow you to take some of Send your queries to Peter Sharratt, Kirk Rice LLP, The event had loads of entertainment including the fund as a Pension Commencement Lump Sum Courtyard, High Street, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7HP tiny monkies and micro pigs. Gosh I fell in a child, growing up in the area and spent (PCLS, formerly called Tax Free Lump Sum). The Email [email protected] love. I desperately want a micro pig, but many an afternoon scoffing cream cakes over balance of the fund is then used to provide you Smiler (miserable hubbie), has said no. He afternoon tea in their lovely lounge area. I with an Income which will be taxable. Please note: answers are given for general thinks the dogs may eat it! They are the cutest must add that their legendary Afternoon Teas Under PPP rules you can take 25% of the fund guidance only and specifi c advice should be taken things and really cuddly ,(unlike Smiler)... are even better as a grown up! value as a PCLS. Historically the amount of before acting on any of the suggestions made. This lovely client also had beautiful women on stilts, living vodka tables (gorgeous The Ball was in aid of African Revival, a women with headdresses on and skimpy charity I’ve organised a number of events for outfits, inside a tray like circular table), and a over the years. The theme this year was Black stunning acrobat/gymnast, doing things with Adder Through The Ages and what a hoot! her legs that would make your eyes water. I’d organised stocks and a pillary, which went Crickey, I thought I could still ‘high kick’ from down very well. Obviously turnips featured a my dancing days, but she was spectacular! great deal, as well as the odd potato. I love it However, when two incredibly good looking when people dress up and some of the outfits male models appeared, wearing just jeans were spectacular. One of our hosts looked like and walking around with trays of champagne, Charles II, with some of the ladies dresses as my girlie staff seemed to lose the will to work ‘Queenie’ from the series. – can’t think why! I’d already disappeared off to the loo and reapplied the make-up before Our entertainment included Tudor Musicians, their arrival. Sometimes I just love my job!! a Jester and a couple of living statues that pinched peoples bottoms as they walked by! I’ve also organised a number of 50th Birthday parties recently and I often suggest photo Later in the evening we had an artist called displaying photo boards or having old albums Lettice from ‘Britains Got Talent’, who was out for guests to look at. One of my clients‘ fabulous on her violin and danced around had a number of photographs blown up and the stage. She was such fun and totally ‘off framed all around the marquee and I was the wall’. Other entertainment included in heaven just looking at the 80’s fashion. I the wonderful ‘Odyssey’ from way back in still remember with fondness the ‘massive the early . 80’s. I know this was a while ago, permed’ hair (mine was pink and permed), but the band are the children of the original and wonderful shoulder pads! However, members, and they were fantastic. The floor looking at the pictures of the wedding dress was packed and even the staff were waggling made me laugh . I hasten to add the client was their hips! also amused. The huge puffed out sleeves that We ended the night with a crazy band from looked like wings and meringue shaped dress Brighton, who had so much energy, they made that made her look nine months pregnant. She me look unconscious! Mind you by that time, wasn’t pregnant at the time and no, I didn’t put I felt it! my foot in it! Unlike a wedding we organised late in September, when I noticed the bride All in all, the event was a great success and had hardly eaten anything (nothing unusual in we raised an unbelievable amount of money. that), but also not a drop of alcohol had passed Thank you to all the people who helped her lips. When I jokingly asked if she was and supported us and to the Dorchester for pregnant, she told me she’d found out the day putting me up for the night!!! before her wedding that she was indeed over twelve weeks. Bless her, she was still in shock! On that note I think I’ll raise a glass of fizz and say ‘Cheers’! One final event we organised was a fantastic charity ball at The Dorchester Hotel. Gosh I love that place. I was very fortunate as - Jenny 242 4 LIVINGLIVIV NGN WITHINWITI HIIN OctoberOcOctobeer 20142001414