WITH Properties from the area’s IN top sales & lettings agents A Bigger, Better, Brighter Read LIVING From Page 18 Vol. 10 Issue 4 December 2014 www.livingwithin.com HAPPY CHRISTMAS Murray and Henman at Reed’s The future of tennis looks to be in good Photo courtesy Catchlight35.com hands, especially when Tim Henman and Andy Murray turn up to the opening of Reed’s School’s new Indoor Tennis Centre partially funded by a grant from the LTA. Reed’s School Tennis Academy (RSTA) became an LTA official High Performance Centre in 2012 and the three new heated courts have an acrylic surface akin to those at the LTA’s National Training Centre in Roehampton. They will be used for training by the LTA supported Tennis Scholars at Reed’s with the anticipation of producing another success like Tim Henman OBE, who was a Slater Tennis Scholar at Reed’s from 1985 to 1991. RSTA is a flagship scheme offering an Andy Murray, Jack Molloy, Jack Draper, Tim Henman at the Reed's School Indoor Tennis Centre opening. elite performance programme set within saying, "I’m very excited to be playing President of the LTA, told guests at the a school that is arguably the best in the on the same type of indoor surface as event in her speech, "I was delighted to world. It is one of only 21 LTA-approved the professionals and partnering Andy be asked to come to Reed’s School today. High Performance Tennis Centres in Murray in an exhibition match has got to I have followed many of their players the UK and is comprised of nationally be the best thing that’s ever happened to both nationally and internationally at and internationally ranked players. me!" tournaments and the boys are wonderful These players receive a tailored, daily Tim Henman commented, "Reed’s role models for the school. " SPECIAL programme of three hours of tennis and School Tennis Academy and indeed, The new Headmaster at Reed’s School, one hour of strength and conditioning, Reed’s School High Performance Sport, Mark Hoskins, thanked all involved EDITION built around a strong academic has made great strides over the last in bringing the new Tennis Centre to curriculum. ten years. This is self evident from the fruition and commented that tennis at Tim Henman kindly came back to national successes achieved, not only in Reed’s had encouraged many students Reed’s to officially open the Indoor Tennis tennis but also in skiing, golf, hockey, to aspire to excellence in their chosen The team at Living Within wishes readers Centre at an event attended by well over cricket and swimming. I am delighted field. "Tim Henman has been a wonderful 150 friends and supporters of tennis at that the Tennis Academy has pioneered ambassador not only for sport but also everywhere a great Christmas and a very Reed’s. He played in a Pro Exhibition these achievements and that in all these as a former pupil he embodies the values prosperous New Year match with local resident, Andy Murray, sports those on Foundation bursary and qualities we hold so dear at Reed’s: who came along to try out the new courts! awards at Reed’s School have the same excellence, determination, resistance and Partnering 15-year-old Jack Molloy, a opportunities to excel as others. I am humility. I particularly wish to encourage current tennis scholar at Reed’s, he played truly proud of the charitable ethos of the a love of learning and I want the School to See you all again in 2015 in a doubles exhibition match against Tim School, its sense of setting standards, and grow its reputation for unique initiatives Henman who partnered Jack Draper, 12. investing in high quality programmes associated with high performance Jack Molloy spoke about playing at allowing talent to be fully nurtured." and charity, working with partner the opening of the new Tennis Centre Cathie Sabin, the first ever woman organisations." INSIDE THIS ISSUE 13 12 14 - 15 23 17 Travel Christmas Reindeer Food & Drink Jenny Marks Gardening WWW.LIVINGWITHIN.COM – Email [email protected] – Telephone 01276 858750 2 LIVING WITHIN December 2014 Mayor supports Uncertain future for Esher employees Pet dog rescued from Santa Fun Runs at Dairy Crest’s UK HQ in Esher busy A3 carriageway Employees working at Dairy Crest's UK headquaters in Littleworth Road, Esher have been told that their future within the company is uncertain. Dairy Crest announced that it has agreed to sell the assets of its Dairies operations to Müller UK & Ireland Group for a consideration of £80 million The Mayor of Elmbridge, Councillor Barry Fairbank, payable in cash on completion. wants more people than ever to “Ho-Ho-Ho” and Mark Allen, Chief Executive of Dairy Crest Uncertain future: Dairy Crest's UK HQ in Littleworth Road, Esher. have fun supporting Princess Alice Hospice Santa said: "In the months ahead we will do all we can will create efficiencies and economies of scale that Fun Runs this year. to minimise the uncertainty that we know today's will help to create a more sustainable UK dairy The Mayor is calling on the local community to take news will bring for the many people associated sector that is better placed to compete on the part in the events, which will see hundreds of Santas with our business. I want to thank everyone who global stage," Mr Allen said. of all ages walking, jogging or running their way has been involved in Dairy Crest’s dairies business "The disposal will allow Dairy Crest to focus on around London’s Royal Parks in their red suits with over the years." continuing to grow our successful and innovative big white beards flapping. The sale is conditional on the approval of the branded cheese and spreads operations. We will The first of the 5km Santa Fun Runs will be at Bushy relevant competition authorities. This process is also deliver additional added value sales through Park on Sunday 30 November at 10.30am. A further expected to take several months, during which time our whey investment. We are confident that this Surrey Police tweeted a photograph of a dog that two runs will be taking place at Richmond Park on Dairy Crest will continue deliveries throughout focus will deliver further medium term profit ran onto the A3 near Painshill, Cobham on a recent Sunday 14 December at 10.30am and 12.30pm. the supply chain. The deal is also conditional on growth for our shareholders." Monday afternoon. The traffic was held up for a Councillor Fairbank said: "These are tremendously the approval of Dairy Crest’s shareholders and Dairy Crest's brands include Cathedral City, short time while the poor animal was rescued from fun festive events for all the family in aid of a very employee consultation. Country Life and Clover. the carriageway. Later that day the police said the important local charity. "Completing this transaction would be a positive The company's head office in Esher deals mainly dog was doing well. It was at the vets with mild "I wholeheartedly wish to add my support and development for Dairy Crest and for the UK with marketing and financial administration bruising and awaiting collection by its owner. The would encourage the generous people of Elmbridge dairy industry. The combination of our Dairies personnel as well as purchasing, company dog was safely removed from the road and taken to to take part. operations with those of Müller Wiseman Dairies secretarial and human resource functions. a vets in Cobham while the owner was contacted. "The Hospice cares for many people in our community and the money raised by the Santa Fun Runs will provide support for patients and their families throughout the Season of Goodwill." The cost to enter for over 12s is £12; which For more local news Traffic nightmare as Surrey includes a Santa Suit. For the under 12s the cost is just £4 and they will receive Reindeer Antlers. as it happens visit For further details and to enter please see section of M25 sinks into mud www.pah.org.uk/santafunrun or contact the www.livingwithin.com our Fundraising Team on 01372 461808. Emal [email protected] LIVING WITHIN 01276 858750 [email protected] D3B Fairoaks • Chobham • Surrey GU24 8HU Early morning chaos on M25: Photo courtesy Surrey Roads Police Motorists in Surrey were left facing a traffic the main road leading into Weybridge was closed nightmare in November as a section of the M25 for road maintenance. Road closures were also collapsed in heavy rain. put in place at Ashley Road and Silverdale Avenue Surrey Police said sections of the road had sunk in Walton on Thames whilst emergency services Police called to maintain order into the mud beneath, leaving motorists with the were at the scene of an accident involving a cyclist challenge of driving into massive potholes in the and a car. pouring rain, severely damaging their tyres as they at council meeting in Esher went on their way. Overnight maintenance work had been carried Reports have emerged that the police were called out on the anti-clockwise carriageway between to an Elmbridge Borough Council licensing Junctions 10 and Nine. But fresh concrete failed to committee meeting on Monday after two people in set in heavy rain and disintegrated leaving 12 inch the public gallery were given a verbal warning for deep potholes that were 16ft long in places. interjecting during proceedings. The Highways Agency closed three lanes of Proposals for a three-bay taxi rank outside 77 the motorway creating early morning chaos for to 81 High Street, Esher was being discussed by motorists who sat in tailbacks that stretched back councillors at the meeting.