May 2018 ickleham Parish

Buying and Selling Jewellery Silver Antiques and agazine Collectables M Please call now for a free valuation May Dear friends 2018 The calendar for May commemorates the conclusion to Christ’s earthly ministry and the beginning of the life of the Church. April saw the triumphal entry into Jerusalem We offer comprehensive Probate and Insurance Valuations on Palm Sunday, suffering and death on Good Friday and the mystery of the Easter P F Windibank Auctioneers Mickleham resurrection. The Disciples met with Christ following the resurrection and up to the Bullimores LLP licenced to carry out the reserved legal activity of The Halls Reigate Road Dorking RH4 1SG non-contentious probate in and Wales by the ICAEW Parish time of his ascension (Ascension Day May 10). Then Pentecost (Whit Sunday May 20) 01306 884556 [email protected] sees the Holy Spirit inspiring the Disciples themselves to go and preach the Gospel Magazine to all peoples and build the Church. A community magazine for The Church Lectionary provides readings for each day of the year and includes dates Food Served All Day – Free Wi-Fi Mickleham and when saints and others are commemorated. These are the people who followed the Walkers – Muddy Boots – Cyclists – Families and dogs published under the auspices All welcome Disciples in building the Church. Among others May records three Archbishops of of Mickleham PCC with an Canterbury. In the 6th century Augustine (May 26) was sent to England to convert Lovely function room available for independent editorial panel. meetings family and business events King Ethelbert and his people to Christianity. The King was based in Canterbury and The magazine is published at Augustine became the first Archbishop. In the 10th century Dunstan (May 19) was Near Box Hill and Westhumble Station Please see 01306 889932 www.steppingstonesdorking.com the beginning of each month Abbott of Glastonbury Abbey, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London and finally [email protected] website except January and August. Archbishop of Canterbury and among other things is the patron saint of bell ringers. Finally Lanfranc (May 28) was a Benedictine monk in Normandy who moved to Copy Deadline for England after 1066 and became Archbishop of Canterbury. May also commemorates for the the much later church reformers John and Charles Wesley (May 24) described in special June 2018 the Lectionary (Anglican) as evangelists and hymn writers which intentionally or otherwise glosses over their role in founding Methodism. Magazine STEAK NIGHT events Sunday Somewhere between Archbishops Augustine and Lanfranc a church was built in EVERY TUESDAY Mickleham and has played its part in the story of the Church begun over 2000 years TWO COURSE MEAL 6th May ago. All those people over the centuries who have worshipped in that building, been GLASS OF WINE send to: baptised and married there and buried close by have been players in the story and £19 Sue Tatham that continues today. It may just be me but I find that history comforting. St Anthony Pilgrim’s Way By the time you read this a new chapter in the history of the Parish of Mickleham Westhumble will have begun. John Harkin will have been licensed and should be moving into the Dorking RH5 6AW Rectory and we look forward to his ministry. His arrival brings the Interregnum or 01306 882547 Vacancy to an end and we should take the [email protected] opportunity to thank all those who have worked hard to keep the church running Contributions in any form Sherlock Funeral Service during that time and in particular the are welcome as are good many and varied visiting clergy. Particular Sherlock Funeral Service is an quality photographs. There thanks go to the Reverend Ian Stonehouse is no charge for advertising Independent family owned business, who not only took the occasional Sunday local charity and community service but also all of the daily services established over 100 years events. However the editors in Holy Week from Palm Sunday right reserve the right to shorten l Private Service Chapel & Rest Rooms through to Easter Sunday itself. omit or reformat articles l Home visits arranged if required submitted for publication And so the story continues. l Pre-Paid Funeral Plans available depending on space. l Free Parking Telephone: 01306 882266 John Banfield Printed by Bishops Printers Churchwarden Fiona Taylor's tulips Trellis House, 190 South Street, Dorking RH4 2ES. Portsmouth in the Spring Show Email: [email protected] Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons 1 John and Sue Harkin

John Harkin's licensing service is due to airport in the Middle East. take place on 23rd April. We hope to Following theological training John Join us for include an interview with John about was ordained in Cathedral his return to Mickleham in a future in 1989, before serving a curacy in Breakfast magazine, but in the meantime here is Wisley with Pyrford until the family The Running Horses some information about him and Sue: moved to Mickleham. The curacy was 9 – 10 a.m. ohn and Sue are delighted to be in a very large, three church parish, Please book by the Tuesday before Jserving the people of Mickleham and with a mixture of traditional and Westhumble once again! The family first contemporary services, and proved Men’s Breakfasts moved here in 1993, with heir three to be an ideal training ground for our Third Saturdays young children, and enjoyed five very formative years of ministry. The role 19th May happy years in the parish. here included working three days a Sue has worked full time with him in Book with: Andy Diamond an administrative and pastoral role, Before that, John was in business for week in as Chaplain. [email protected] a ministry together which they both almost 17 years while Sue continued The family then moved to Jersey in greatly valued. Women’s Breakfasts to be a full time mother to James, Katie 1998, where John became Rector Fourth Saturdays and David, and also holding down a of a large parish, and Vice Dean of In March 2018 they retired from full 26th May busy part-time managerial role in Social Jersey, serving as Dean during an time stipendiary ministry, and by God’s Book with: Stephanie Randall Services based in Woking. interregnum. Sue worked full time grace and providence return here once more, this time with John as Associate 0773 6933 482 James is currently in the Royal Navy, as an Administration Manager for Minister on a House for Duty basis. They [email protected] is married to Hannah and they are Jersey Business School, before being very much look forward to renewing old parents to 4 year-old Charlie and employed by the parish in a pastoral acquaintances and making new friends, Beatrice who is 18 months old. Katie is and administrative ministry, which was as John begins his pastoral ministry a teacher running her own independent greatly blessed by God. here on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday ea educational consultancy, and she and John was subsequently invited by each week. Jon married in St. Michael’s Church, the Bishop of Winchester to become John says 'May we all pray for God’s T@ 3 Mickleham in February 2018. David is vicar of a large town centre parish an air traffic controller based at the in Andover, and Area Dean of the continued blessings on the communities May Bank Holiday moment at a very busy international Deanery which consists of 31 parishes. here at Mickleham and Westhumble.' No Tea@3 See you in June Marriage Preparation Day ALL WELCOME n November this year, my fiancée TRANSPORT AVAILABLE ISimon and I will be getting married at St Michael and All Angels. The church has huge significance, particularly for Simon's family who have worshipped Village Party Update here for a number of years. His Tickets are selling fast - more tickets have already been purchased than attended the last party in 2015. grandmother, Anne Matheison a very We have capacity for a larger group but would urge you to secure your tickets now by contacting familiar face among the congregation! Martine Brewer [email protected] / 07890 322254. As part of the lead up to the big day Please note the new start time for the party will be 7 p.m., not 7.30 as stated initially. we attended a 'Marriage Preparation Limited parking is available, so we ask you to avoid driving where possible. Lent Day' on 10th March. This was held at Parish Hall, hosted Lunches by Rev Graham Osborne and Rev The Dorking Group of Artists Ian Stonehouse. The purpose of the hank you to all the hosts of the five day was to take time and reflect on TLent lunches. A total of £368 was marriage and our relationship. We live Spring Exhibition 2018 donated to the Mary Frances Trust, a in such busy times, so the day served at Village Hall Station Rd, Betchworth, Surrey RH3 7DF small charity based in Leatherhead, as a precious opportunity to really stop, which for over 20 years has worked think and appreciate one another. The enjoyed the day and a big thank you Saturday 5th May to Monday 7th May 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with people in the local area who are day also meant we could meet other to Graham and Ian for a truly inspiring The exhibition closes at 4 p.m. on Monday 7th May experiencing emotional or mental couples also getting married this year day. We cannot wait for the special day For more information contact Jane Anderson Wood (Chairman) distress.For more information see - it was nice to share stories and the to arrive and to celebrate with friends Tel: 01372 375123 Email [email protected] their website: www.maryfrancestrust. experience of marriage (and all the and family. org.uk.' planning!). Simon and I thoroughly Gemma Watson

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4 5 Cryptic Delicacies Musical Festival 25A Roughly start to manhandle inside and 'Billy' mean the same thing (i.e. the bloody river (5) something you cook in on a camp fire), DEFINITION: 'bloody river' so 'can free Billy' (i.e. Billy free of can) Mickleham Choral’s Competition Morning cancels itself out and leaves nothing. his year’s Leith Hill Musical Willcocks decided to address this issue SIGNAL WORDS: 'start to' = take the of 8 - 12 singers) sang well with one The clue could have just read 'Record Festival Competition Morning at by re-naming and reorganising the beginning letter of, 'inside' = put it T coming joint second, just one mark less label Ocean' but that does not read Dorking Halls on 12th April presented divisions, each with four choirs. And so, inside the word than the winner. very well and including the singer Billy a new challenge for Mickleham and this year Mickleham, having come top in However, Mickleham did not come CRYPTIC PART DECIPHERED: 'Roughly' = Ocean makes the surface reading of its conductor Juliet Hornby as, after their division in the 2017 competitions home empty handed. The competition SOME (as in 'it was some three pounds the clue look to be fully about the a recent reorganisation, they were found themselves in the ‘green’ division ended with an Open Class where in weight'), 'start to manhandle' = M, music industry. This trick is also used singing in a different division. Festival with two of the frequent winners of, each choir performs a song of its own 'inside' = put the M in SOME in anagrams – adding a few letters choirs are divided into divisions each what festivals singers recognise as, choice. Mickleham sang last with the ANSWER = SOMME can make something more fun and competing and then coming together the top and middle divisions, namely spiritual Soon ah will be done wi’ de 10A Dawn is a radiant light circling readable, and then somewhere else in to give a concert in the evening with Dorking and . troubles of dis worl’ which impressed round John Major's foot (6) the clue there will be a pointer to which professional soloists and musicians. The fourth choir was Bookham who the adjudicator who awarded it the DEFINITION: 'Dawn' letters are to be removed in order to In the early days of the festival the came top in Mickleham’s division last highest mark – 90! make the real anagram. three divisions were ‘village’, ‘town’ year. Green division’s main work was SIGNAL WORDS: 'circling' = the word Everyone heaved a great sigh of relief and ‘advanced’ choirs. The music Elgar’s The Kingdom, one of his lesser- before envelops what comes next, 'foot' ANSWER = ATLANTIC afterwards as this year the stress of chosen for each reflected the size of known oratorios, which presented = take the last letter of 20D Dress up in camelhair as a matter the competition had been heightened the choirs and their expected singing a big challenge for all the choirs. On ere are a few of last month's clues of course (4) by being in a ‘higher’ division and the CRYPTIC PART DECIPHERED: 'radiant capabilities. There were no auditions. competition morning the adjudicator that I have heard have caused difficulty of the music they were asked H light' = AURA, 'round' = O, 'John Major's DEFINITION: 'Dress' Then there was a time when, after a chose two passages of The Kingdom problems. Send in any queries to to sing. Many went on to ‘Ask’ for lunch foot' = R. So AURA envelops OR SIGNAL WORDS: 'up' = read it choir came top two years running it for the choirs to sing, along with the [email protected] and I and a welcome reviver, before returning ANSWER = AURORA upsidedown, 'in' = the word is contained moved up to a ‘higher’ division and madrigal, part song, and separate songs shall do my best to explain myself. for the afternoon joint rehearsal in (This is not a commonly used word for in what follows its least successful choir moved down. for higher and lower voices they had preparation for the evening concert. 12A Sample endless rum punches (5) 'dawn' but it comes up if you put 'dawn' CRYPTIC PART DECIPHERED: 'up in Over the years and as some choirs been rehearsing. Holmbury St Mary This was followed by the traditional DEFINITION: 'punches' into a thesaurus. I do not know why camelhaIR AS a matter of course' = find dropped out, the number of singers came top in all classes, with Dorking gathering in the ‘Runners’. It was SIGNAL WORDS: 'endless' = remove the John Major popped into my head – I the word for dress going back in the in each division has varied markedly, second. Mickleham acquitted itself well generally agreed that the day had gone last letter of a word, 'rum' = pointer just wanted a word ending in R – but letters of those words and it was becoming difficult to mount and came third, just ahead of Bookham. much better than they had feared. Well The judges frequently commented to an anagram (where 'rum' is as in it did make me laugh. When I told my ANSWER = SARI comparable concerts for the three done, Mickleham and well done, Juliet. nights. Following his appointment as on Mickleham’s musicality and good 'strange') Dad about the reasoning of this, he said, 22D This clue holds the cards? (6) Sue Tatham 'Well, that's rather misleading' - which is Festival Conductor in 2016 Jonathan phrasing. Its two ensembles (groups CRYPTIC PART DECIPHERED: 'Sample DEFINITION: 'the cards' endless' = SAMPL, then make an as perfect an example of an unintended This is an unusual clue, and that is What's coming next: Two more choral events are planned for this summer. First of all the Mamma Mia Sing anagram of those letters compliment as I have ever heard!) pointed to by the question mark at the Along on 11th May (see page 11 for details) and our Summer Concert on 23rd June (see below). 27A Record label can free Billy Ocean ANSWER = LAMPS end. It is a cryptic phrase or puzzle and (8) Rehearsals for the latter start on Thursday, 26th April at 8 p.m in the village hall. Come early to collect your music. If you have (This meaning of the word 'lamp' has in this case came about through a pure been thinking about joining the choir this is a good opportunity to try us out as the music is very light-hearted and not too been around since the early 1800s but DEFINITION: 'Record label' or 'Ocean' fluke – the word DEUCES fitted into the difficult. Do join us – we have lots of fun and there are no auditions. was not used much in the 20th century SIGNAL WORDS: 'free' = remove space in the grid and then I noticed the until it saw a revival in the late '90s, something from something clue's number was 22, and 2s in poker being used in such poetic phrases as 'I'll CRYPTIC PART DECIPHERED: 'can' are known as DEUCES. lamp him one'). Andrew Tatham Mickleham Choral Society's Summer Concert Mickleham Parish Council The Annual Parish Council Meeting invited Kevin Nash, Route Director of will be held in the Ranmore Room at RideLondon, to speak at the meeting. DÉJÀ VU St Michael’s Church at 7.30 p.m on If you are concerned about the impact Wednesday 9th May and, as before, the event has on local businesses or on Where have I heard that tune before? Mickleham Parish Council has arranged the ability of residents to move around rd for a speaker to address the meeting. freely on the day, then this is your SATURDAY 23 JUNE It will be followed by the Annual Parish opportunity to direct those concerns group meetings etc. Council Meeting. to RideLondon themselves. The state of the surface in Swanworth 7.30 pm – MICKLEHAM VILLAGE HALL The annual RideLondon event, which The Parish Council has installed a new Lane has been causing concern for some passes through Mickleham and noticeboard on the wall behind the time and the Parish Council is exploring A musical concert quiz. Hear famous music from film, Westhumble draws thousands of bus stop in the centre of Mickleham. what action it can take to improve it. adverts, radio, TV and guess where it came from. Prizes! cyclists to the area throughout the One half of it is lockable and will be for Quotes for the road to be resurfaced year, is a regular topic of conversation. Parish Council business only. The other are being pursued. Tickets £12 from [email protected] Licensed bar The Parish Council has therefore half is available to post other notices, Trevor Haylett - Clerk to the Council

6 7 Mickleham and Westhumble Horticultural Society • Bespoke dress making • Soft furnishings Spring Show and AGM • Clothing alterations he Spring Flower Show and AGM Ttook place on 14th April, the first • Curtains real warm spring day. It had been hard to find flowers for display which • Sewing lessons had survived the difficult weather • Roman Blinds conditions, but many people managed to find some blooms worthy of the competition and there was a hall full Contact Tracey: 07511 079441 of colour. These were complemented [email protected] by beautiful Simnel cakes, photographs and floral arrangements; viewing followed by delicious coffee and cake BLINDS • CURTAINS and a visit to the plant stall. At the AGM Judy Kinloch announced INTERIOR FURNISHING & WALLPAPER her retirement after 13 years as Chair of the Society. They have been very successful years; she has steered the society through many shows including Since 1926, Capel-based and family owned the celebration of the centenary in STRESS-FREE, local, national & worldwide 2009 (see page 12) Judy has been a Contact us for your FREE estimate... joy for all the committee to work with and she will be very sorely missed. She has always championed the role the 01306 711293 Society plays in fostering community 84 Falkland Road, Dorking RH4 3AD | T: 01306 740201 spirit and encouraging children to grow www.saintpaulsworkrooms.co.uk edebros.co.uk things and take part in shows. Thank you, Judy for all your hard work and lots of fun and laughter. She is staying on the committee and will continue ALFA to write for the magazine. No doubt Judy will also continue to win prizes at Gill and Paula would like to warmly welcome you to Aspen Care offering future shows. assistance to enable you to live in the comfort of your own home with care CHIMNEY SWEEPS David Kennington has generously and companionship. • Clean prompt work agreed to take over. He declared that people of the benefits of being out-of- • A happy alternative to a care home doors and enjoying nature. He was • Cover while your family or carer takes a holiday • 30 years’ experience he has had little time to enter shows while he was working, apart from a welcomed to his new post. Sarah Blake • Recuperation and rehabilitation following a hospital stay • Specialist advice for old/problem chimneys • All aspects of personal care medication and meal prep misshapen vegetable, but will perhaps has recently joined the committee and • Dementia care disability chronic &critical conditions end of life care • Weekday and weekend service have a go in future. He emphasised has agreed to take over as Treasurer, a • Accompaniment to appointments • Fully insured his commitment, as a result of working welcome development. Call for a chat to discuss your requirements. with the National Trust, to encouraging Charlotte Daruwalla

We look forward to hearing from you. Photographer Ben Tatham 01737 354821 [email protected] www.aspenliveincare.co.uk 01306 883287 883455 A selection of the flowers, produce and children's art at the show. YOUR LOCAL FARM SHOP ON BRAIN farm shop deli plant centre FREE PARKING www.vgfarmshop.com 01306 880720 TEASER Can you translate this diagram into words? Say what you see. Open 7 days 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Dorking asparagus • Fresh fruit & veg – local & home grown • Great range of local cheese tomatoes IN VADERS • Fresh bread cakes croissants & pastries • Cook ready meals; Bangers Galore sausages Silent Pool Gin and The Gin Kitchen Answer on page 25 LOCAL LOCAL * * NATURALNATURAL * ETHICAL * ETHICAL

8 9 A Village Tradition To Cherish Diamond's Double Divas As Judy Kinloch retires from the chair of the Horticultural Society (see page 9), we are n December I made the rash statement and especially the support of Anna including the article she wrote around the time of the Society's centenary to highlight the Ithat I would lose 5 stone and then Darnell the mileage is increasing week traditional role the Society has played in the community over the years: enter the half marathon Moonwalk by week. Diamond’s Double Divas he first record of what was catered for the ‘cottagers’ but these a welcome addition to the income in aid of breast cancer on 12th May. are all set to walk the 15 miles in Tinitially called the Mickleham and were still the days of big private gardens of some of the villagers as one class I have found it very difficult to shed London over night on 12th May. If Westhumble Cottagers’ Show was a and gardeners so there were separate demonstrates only too well, that asking the necessary pounds and have had a you would like to support either of us meeting held on March 20th, 1909, classes for them. In 1937 Section for 'A ‘cold dinner for a Working Man number of lapses. The level of exercise please find our sponsorship page at more than 100 years ago, under the A allowed residents from Dorking costing not more than 6d.’ A 3/- prize has improved but I have only lost 1.5 moonwalklondon2018.everydayhero. chairmanship of Sir Trevor Lawrence and Leatherhead to enter, Section B would have covered the cost of 6 such stone to date. I might have been a com/uk/diamonds-double-divas, on of Burford Lodge which resulted in residents of the parish of Mickleham dinners. The numbers required for little ambitious with the weight loss our Facebook pages or contact us the first Show being held in July of and Section C was for cottagers and each class was considerably greater too; but I have every intention of trying to directly and we would love to accept that year. There were 200 entries in allotment holders. Under-gardeners no measly 6 pods of peas but 25, and 48 complete the Moonwalk. I have not your donation. 41 classes. Shows and AGMs were were allowed to compete but not head bunches of black or white currants. A given up on the quest to lose the weight Additionally if you would like to join subsequently held at the Village Hall or single-handed gardeners. Clearly a scything competition and a class for the but I think I need to be more realistic the Diamond’s Double Divas team on A huge thank you to those who have until the outbreak of war in 1914 led strong social hierarchy persisted. highest number of dead rabbits reveal on the time it is likely to take! the night, it is not too late, just contact already donated and another for your to their abandonment. It was not until The inter-war years seem to have been the agricultural nature of village life at With the help of some local residents either of us via Facebook, text or email. continued support. Anna and Andy 1923 that the show was reinstated with a time of expansion with what had been that time. Sir Trevor’s son, Sir William, in the chair. two small committees (one headed by Although originally the committees’ At that point, it had been renamed the Rector, the other designated the composition was very much made up the Mickleham Village Show and it Ladies Committee) blossoming into a from ‘the great and the good’ and the was held every year until 1939 when large General Committee, a Gardening local gentry, over time it is clear that the a show was planned but cancelled at sub-committee, an Industrial sub- villagers, many of whom were gardeners the end of August and by 1940 all idea committee and a Sports Committee. at the big houses, also played a crucial of a show was abandoned. They were ‘Industrial’ is perhaps misleading since role in the planning and organisation restarted in 1950 under the auspices it is now covered by what we today call of the shows, probably in fact doing of the WI with Mrs. Duckham, its Cookery, Needlework and Arts & Crafts much of the practical work involved. President, as Chairman. At this point it but it also contained quite ordinary It was not until the end of the 1950s became the Mickleham & Westhumble household objects. Originally there that there was annual membership by Village Show, only changing its name were classes for Maidservants only, a subscription. Prior to that the shows to the Mickleham & Westhumble Laundry class (non-professional), as well had been funded by a quite limited Horticultural Society in 1951. It has as Men and Lads and Schoolchildren. number of residents, mostly those who been held continuously since then, The gardens behind the school were lived in big houses, who donated a sum Volunteers needed celebrating its centenary in 2009. worked by the children who were that varied from 5/- to 5 guineas (25p adly most of us are touched by All this history is contained in a number taught how to grow vegetables as an to £5.25) and whose names were listed cancer – it can be a family member, of handwritten minute books that important part of their education. In in the schedules. S a friend or business colleague and continue throughout the 20th century the early years the headteacher of the We no longer hold dog shows or the news can be devastating. The until 1995 when the computer finally school would close the school the day run races, and while photography Brigitte Trust offers a free volunteer took over, and copies of nearly all the before the show and it was a case of all (introduced in 1930) has gained hugely service of emotional support and Schedules dating back to 1911 have hands to the deck! in popularity, needlework of a workaday practical help in the home when cancer, also been preserved. These early During this time, money was awarded kind, such as knitted stockings has Motor Neurone Disease or other life- schedules differ from ours today; they for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for gardeners declined, as have the craft entries threatening illness has been diagnosed. include advertising, with seedsmen and for children and we do still reward which are kept alive by a keen minority. Practical issues like driving, shopping offering prize money, and entries were the children with cash prizes. These We also no longer pick wild flowers or and getting to hospital for treatment often limited to specific occupations. were not large sums, only shillings collect queen wasps, but the shows are For example, the Industrial Section (perhaps 20p), but may have been none the worse for that! can sometimes be hard to manage, Judy Kinloch and our volunteers, who are fully DBS checked, can help. Complementing the Folk Song Workshop work of the medical teams the Trust offers a volunteer who will visit weekly at Leith Hill Place and build up a relationship with patient Wednesday 2nd May 6 – 8 p.m. and carer, offering company and time ome and join us at Leith Hill Morrigan are a four-piece, a cappella Penny Green will make recordings, to listen. CPlace, childhood home to Ralph group of experienced musicians. provide refreshments and sing along Our next free volunteer taster sessions Vaughan Williams in a free folk As they take you through their for a fun and musical evening. take place in June and July for September song workshop led by the talented arrangements of four songs from Do join us, all welcome. Booking training and we are particularly keen to folk group and music educationalists the Vaughan Williams folk song essential. Call Julie Hoyle on 07721 reach out local volunteers. Please call Morrigan, and be part of a planned collection, the Arts Council funded 078687 or email [email protected] Ingrid Walker on 01306 881816 for sound installation on show at the artists in residence for the National Leith Hill Place, Leith Hill Lane, more information, or visit our website: house from the 1st June – 1st July. Trust, Julie Hoyle, Mary Branson and Dorking RH5 6LY www.brigittetrust.org

10 11 Not feeling as well as you’d like? Community Directory Counselling • Mind & Body Healing Box Hill (National Trust) Reiki Treatments • Shamanic Healing Head Ranger – Mark Dawson 01306 885502 [email protected] Meditation • Courses & Workshops Friends of Box Hill – Chair Lyn Richards 01737 842889 “I have been on a life-changing journey the benefits [email protected] of which will be with me forever.” ARJ Surrey Box Hill School Headmaster – Cory Lowde 01372 374814 Call Judith Cobby [email protected] on 01306 882229 Dorking Cricket Club or 07790 614448 Chairman – David Spackman 07831 859232 www.healing-inspiration.co.uk [email protected] Dorking Group of Artists Exhibition Secretary – Patricia Booth 01737 24491 Mickleham [email protected] Dorking Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Ballroom Dancing Village Hall Jim Cattermole 01306 883629 STEVE & TIM LANGLEY [email protected] Latin American Dancing Experienced craftsmen available Dorking Rugby Club JIm Evans 07789176417 Professional Training [IDTA] ANTIQUE RESTORATION for hire [email protected] Private lessons only CABINET MAKING The Garden Shed Sunday & Monday evenings Hall bookings Pauline Davis 07759 646 353 6 – 10 p.m. FRENCH POLISHING [email protected] At Mickleham Village Hall Free estimates collection & delivery Table & chair hire Susie Gowenlock 07768 923 088 [email protected] Dell Close Mickleham Surrey RH5 6EE 01372 457700 Deanna Darnell 07901 742 887 07960 486455 07847 769517 Field Centre 01306 734501 [email protected] IDTA Qualified Teacher 01372 388474 [email protected] Head of Centre – Simon Ward [email protected] 07790 941 601 Friends of Juniper Hall – Suzy Hughes 01372 275393 Rowlatt Garden Services Road and Competition Engineering Ltd [email protected] [email protected] Mickleham Children’s Playground Association www.surreycommunity.info/ Specialists in the Secretary – Sarah Parfitt 07767 891772 RGS maintenance and micklehamvillagehall [email protected] EST.1985 restoration of Mickleham Choral Society historic road and Thursdays 8 - 10 p.m. – Mickleham Village Hall Gardens large and small race cars Conductor – Juliet Hornby 01372 373106 we maintain them all Secretary – Anne Weaver 01306 883932 From general servicing performance All aspects of private and commercial garden www.micklehamchoral.org.uk [email protected] modifications engine/gearbox rebuilds and estate maintenance landscaping undertaken Mickleham Old Box Hillians Football Club to full restorations. We also offer vehicle Fencing grass & hedge cutting Secretary – John Atewell 01372 374745 storage. Our workshop is based in Telephone: 01737 844373 Mobile: 07887 838666 Mickleham Parish Council References available upon request Jamie Mason 07840 698452 www.raceltd.com Planning See website for meeting dates www.micklehampc.org.uk a party? Chairman – Rev’d David Ireland 01372 379381 [email protected] Equipment Parish Clerk – Trevor Haylett [email protected] DORI VANA PLUMBING Mickleham Parish Magazine available for hire Editor – Sue Tatham 01306 882547 YOUR LOCAL PLUMBER China ~ Cutlery [email protected] Co-Editor – Charlotte Daruwalla 01306 884025 EXPERIENCED RELIABLE Electric urn [email protected] AND PROFESSIONAL Administrator – Fiona Roberts-Miller 01306 740851 [email protected] From changing washers to changing bathrooms Equipment hire Mickleham Village Hall CALL DORI Mary Banfield Chairman – Ben Tatham 01306 882547 [email protected] 07977 220465 / 01306 887282 01372 373912 Bookings Manager – Deanna Darnell 01372 388474 [email protected] 07790 941601 [email protected] Continued on page 16.

12 13 St Michael’s Church within the United Benefice Calendar of Events Members of the of Leatherhead and Mickleham Parochial Church Council Incumbent – The Rev’d Graham Osborne MAY 01372 372313 James Aarvold John Banfield Mark Day Andrew Diamond Jenny Hudlass Parish Priest Elizabeth Moughton Frances Presley James Riches The Rev'd Canon John Harkin 01372 378335 6 SUNDAY 6th SUNDAY OF EASTER 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Order 2) Richard Siberry Amanda Wadsworth Simon Ward Churchwardens 10 a.m. Family Service Amy Ward Paul Wates Anne Weaver Colin Wylde John Banfield 01372 373912 [email protected] Anne Weaver 01306 883932 9 Wednesday 7.30 p.m. Mickleham Parish Council AGM [email protected] Ranmore Room Parish Administrator 11 Friday 7.30 p.m. The Sing Along Mamma Mia Tools with a Mission (TWAM) Alison Wood 01372 376443 www.twam.co.uk [email protected] Village Hall PCC Secretary 12 Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. St Michael's School Fête TWAM is a Christian charity committed to the recycling Elizabeth Moughton 01306 883040 and refurbishment of tools which then can provide a means for poorer people in developing countries to [email protected] 13 SUNDAY 7th SUNDAY OF EASTER Treasurer learn a trade and be able to support themselves and Richard Siberry 01372 375303 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Order 2) their families. With this practical help thousands of [email protected] 10 a.m. Holy Communion young men and women have benefited from the skills Weddings Organiser 1130 a.m. CHAPEL Morning Prayer they have learned. They need: Mary Flint 01372 363115 • garden forks & spades saws hammers drills [email protected] pickaxes etc 19 Saturday 9 a.m. Men's Breakfast Baptisms Co-ordinator • sewing or knitting related tools thread zips scissors Vickie Leney 01306 884054 10.30 a.m. Village Hall AGM • embroidery items fabric and sewing machines [email protected] 2 p.m. Wedding • wool and knitting needles patterns Funerals Organiser 20 SUNDAY PENTECOST • portable typewriters printers and laptops Brian Wilcox 01372 374730 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Order 2) If you have any of the above which could be used to help [email protected] someone to have a better quality of life and hope for the Website Manager 10 a.m. Holy Communion Sarah Ward 01372 383350 future please contact Hilda Burden on 01737 842516. [email protected] 28 Saturday 9 a.m. Women's Breakfast www.micklehamchurch.org.uk 27 SUNDAY TRINITY SUNDAY For information about services for other 8 a.m. CHAPEL Holy Communion (Order 2) Helping Hands denominations see website pages. 10 a.m. Holy Communion Including Food for Friends Search on ‘Churches Together ’ A service for all residents of Mickleham and Westhumble Examples of services we offer:

• Transport for visits to doctor’s surgery or hospital Registers • Essential shopping / collection of prescriptions Dates for your diary Baptism • Changing library books • Small tasks: eg changing fuses altering clocks etc April 1st Theodore David, son of Lance and Saturday 23rd June – Choral Concert Déjà Vu Rebecca Bevan • Dog walking / care of pets Saturday 30th June – Strawberry Tea • Visiting / befriending Interment of Ashes / Burial Saturday 21st July – Village Party • Home-cooked meals for local families going March 24th Interment of Ashes of Reg Carter in Saturday 1st September – Flower Show the Garden of Remembrance. through difficult times March 31st Interment of Ashes of Helen Requests to Mary Banfield 01372 373912 Sutherland in the Graveyard. or leave a message on answerphone. Callers will be contacted within 24 hours April 6th Burial of John James Collins in the Graveyard. More helpers needed – please contact Mary if you can spare some time.

14 15 Community Directory Sir Peter North Miller Continued from page 13 1930 - 2018 Mickleham & Westhumble Book Club t the Thanksgiving Service on 16th Sark in the Channel Islands so bought Bernice Bailey 01306 741310 Babysitting AMarch for the life of Sir Peter the and restored a house called La Ville [email protected] eulogy was given by Peter Stone, a Roussel and created a beautiful garden Mickleham & Westhumble Cricket Club by local shortened version of which follows: which outshone even that of the Team Secretary – Will Dennis 01372 372684 'Peter was my friend for 57 years. I first Dame of Sark. Peter had a seat in the [email protected] teenagers met him at a job interview in 1962. local parliament, known as the Chief Mickleham & Westhumble Horticultural Society Fortunately for me I was successful, Pleas and undertook his duties with was the perfect candidate and he was Chairman – David Kennington 01372 362309 great diligence, sometimes travelling elected Chairman on 1st January 1984. Blue Rowland 01372 376712 and he became my boss. I was invited www.surreycommunity.info/mwhs [email protected] to join him and Roy Tiley as a partner, overnight for a debate. He took on a poisoned chalice, which Freya Pearce 01306 884724 was a very brave thing to do. ‘Cometh Mickleham and Westhumble Local History Group and the three of us worked together Sadly, Peter and Kathy divorced and in Chairman – Ben Tatham 01306 882547 Olivia Parkin 07887 367850 harmoniously for many years. 1979 he married Leni and, thirdly, in the hour, cometh the man’ are words 1991 Jane Herbertson with whom he that describe Peter perfectly. [email protected] Maisy Presley 07720 657327 Peter was born in 1930, the second son www.hugofox.com/community/mickleham-westhumble-local- of Cyril and Dorothy Miller. Cyril was a had a son, Harry. In 1986 Her Majesty the Queen opened history-group-13483/ Isabella Pererira 07515 489067 successful marine barrister and Dorothy Getting to Sark was quite an adventure. the new Lloyds building and Peter enjoyed escorting her round the Mole Valley District Council 01306 885001 also a barrister in her own field, who A flight to Guernsey, taxi to the harbour Issy Nash 01306 742762 controversial Richard Rogers design. Councillor – Duncan Irvine 07738 384287 later became a JP; their combination and a 10-mile trip across rock strewn It was a splendid occasion: Lloyds had [email protected] Patrick Moran 01306 640043 of brains was bound to produce very seas to the little Creux harbour. Then it cerebral offspring. was either a pony and trap or Shanks' regained its stripes. He received the The Arts Societies (formerly NADFAS) Katie Light 01306 881953 Lloyds Gold Medal in 1987 and was Peter went to Rugby school where he pony up a very steep hill (there are Betchworth – Mary Venning 01306 883301 Ellie Kim 07773 395575 knighted in 1988. excelled at the sport invented there. no cars on Sark). The unreliability of Dorking – Sue Tatham 01306 882547 Ailsa Graham 01306 889855 He was in the first XV and Captain of the flights led Peter to acquire a twin- He led Lloyds through what was, Leatherhead – Sarah Sheridan 01306 883699 engined plane and although Peter arguably, the most difficult period in Philomena Ala 01306 885767 Running, winning the famous 13-mile St Michael’s Church of England (A) Infant School 01372 373717 cross country run, known as the Crick. never got his pilot’s licence, he used to its long history. He was a man of great [email protected] Delphine Ala 01306 885767 He developed his passion for music grab the controls from the pilot, David integrity, admired by all his staff, a fine Oakley, as soon as he could. Flying Friends of St Michael’s School Chelsea Edwards 07834 695816 which led to a love of opera. He was a public speaker and an outstanding Co-chairs Danielle Morrison and Debbie Turner huge supporter of Glyndebourne and must be in the genes as his son Harry insurance broker. He loved Lloyds and [email protected] Annabelle Prosser many of us here have enjoyed visits is now with Norwegian Air. Peter would gave his all to regain the reputation it St Michael’s Community Nursery 07443 634179 there with him. also skipper his boat Isabella across to was in danger of losing. Every company Weekday mornings – Mickleham Village Hall Sark, weaving in and out of evil looking should have a Peter Miller. If you would like to add your He left school in 1948 and went on Supervisor – Hilary Budd 01372 361021 rocks. He enjoyed giving his passengers Latterly, he suffered from the worsening name to this list please get in to National Service. He went into the a speedy, if nerve-racking, trip! After a effects of Parkinson’s, but despite this [email protected] touch with the Editor. Intelligence Corps and was posted to day’s expedition caving or cycling round he recently enjoyed a family holiday in Surrey County Council 03456 009 009 No charge. Cyprus where he trained as a wireless the island it was back to the house for South Africa. A remarkable man indeed, Councillor – Hazel Watson 01306 880120 operator. After being demobbed he gin and tonics and then an intense and I shall miss him.' [email protected] Advertising in the took up his deferred place at Lincoln battle on the croquet lawn before College, Oxford reading History and dinner: his wine cellar was legendary. Peter and his family lived at Quinneys Surrey Wildlife Trust 01483 795440 Parish Magazine Law. He earned a Double Blue in in Camilla Drive for many years. He [email protected] running and was a regular pacemaker Lloyds is a great institution with a was very supportive to St Michael’s Westhumble Residents Association Please contact for Roger Bannister, who went on to proud 300-year history, but in the Church both financially and with good Chairman – Holly McLaren 07887 660129 Fiona Robert-Miller be the first to break the 4-minute mile. 1980s problems were beginning to advice. A very regular member of the [email protected] [email protected] Curiously, the two men died within appear. The Fisher Report required congregation despite his busy life, Peter a month of each other, both having a new Act, and Peter was given the sometimes made spectacular flower Westhumble Neighbourhood Watch Small ads: a nominal fee is suffered from Parkinson’s disease. job of overseeing the passage of the arrangements on special occasions Lead Co-ordinator – David Allbeury 07860 227451 charged for ads where items or Bill through Parliament - a huge task. for the church. A keen gardener, he [email protected] services are bought or sold. Peter then joined Miller Insurance, a The Bill was passed in July 1982 and delighted in showing people around Lloyds broking firm founded in 1902 but enshrined Lloyds with the right to ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION when he opened his garden at Quinneys still very small. Peter became its eighth self-regulation. There was evidence Citizens Advice for the benefit of local charities. After employee in 1953 having finished his of fraud, Lloyds Names were hurt Dorking – Lyons Court 0844 4111 444 We have been advised to print moving to Holmbury St Mary about Bar finals. By the time Peter retired the and there were huge underwriting Leatherhead – Swan Mews High Street 0844 4111 444 the following reminder: staff numbers had grown to 55O. eight years ago, Peter kept in touch We cannot guarantee the losses. Sir Peter Green had retired with local events via a parish magazine Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Peter had married Katherine Milner quality of the goods and as Chairman at the end of 1983 and mailing list subscription and submitted Police in 1955 and they had two sons, James the search was on for a scandal-free services offered by our the occasional article. We send our Non-emergencies 101 and Andrew, then adopted Tessa. Both replacement. Despite being a broker advertisers. condolences to the Miller family. (often quicker to make online report) https://report.police.uk/ Peter and Kathy loved the island of rather than an underwriter, Peter Neighbourhood Specialist Team – Dorking Rural East PCSO 8761 Dave Sadler To contact a member of the team call PCSO 15904 Sophia Manelfi 101 and your call will be put through. MIckleham Village Hall AGM PC 2799 Sue Gargini will be held on Saturday 19th May commencing at 10.30 a.m. in Mickleham Village Hall. General enquiries [email protected]

16 17 Joyce Nix Sue Tatham writes... Great news! The Garden Shed e are sad to report the death of any many thanks to everyone for your prayers, cards, flowers, and get well Willow Weaving WJoyce Nix who lived in Pilgrims Mmessages after my recent operation. To hear from so many of you was quite FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) Way for many years. She lived to the overwhelming. I am now making steady progress and hope to be back 'in harness' Workshop great age of almost 104. She was before too long. Now in Mickleham the mother of Jo Brown of Mickleham Thanks, too, to Charlotte and the magazine team for producing a great April esidents who contributed financially and to everyone and the late Liz Rudolf who also lived magazine. It was such a relief to be able to leave it in safe hands. Rhave an 01372 who has worked so hard to ensure in Pilgrim's Way. We send deepest telephone number that we now have infrastructure that sympathy to all her family. Mickleham & can take advantage of will provide a long-term solution to Westhumble Local this new broadband the upload and download speed of infrastructure which data communication in our locality. Community History Group provides super Mickleham is also now part of the UK’s News fast speeds and 3% that has this infrastructure and we Visit to according to BT up to 1 gigabyte per hope as many residents as possible will ongratulations and best wishes to second. decide to take up use of it. Roger and Rhona Howell of Adlers Mickleham Broadband Group C This project was the culmination of he Garden Shed held a Willow Lane who celebrated their Diamond Kirsten Johnson, Mary Flint, Will Dennis, four years' hard work by very dedicated Weaving Workshop on 28th March. wedding anniversary (60th) in early Wednesday 6th June volunteers and eventually delivered via John Banfield, Robin Rowland. T April. The course was run by Nicki Rowling a community partnership, funded by https://www.openreach.co.uk/orpg/ who started weaving 18 years ago. Her ongratulations also to Clive and lease join us for a guided tour of some of the residents of Mickleham home/index.do expertise was invaluable to a group of Angela Gilchrist on the birth of their the Grade II* listed church of St C P and BT Group. 15 novices. The start of the day the hall first grandchild, Penelope Joy (known as James, Abinger Common. We will Follow all the relevant menus after The infrastructure was installed and floor was a bundle of willow sticks. By Poppy) Rudling. She was born on 26th meet outside the church for an 11 a.m. entering your postcode and address is provided by Openreach. They are the end of the morning each participant March to Pippa (née Gilchrist) and Jon start. After lunch at the Abinger Hatch or your landline number. Eventually employed by service providers to make had created their own 6ft obelisk for Rudling. we will have a tour of Goddards at you will see a list of providers. Which the installations to premises. The their garden. This can be used for 2.30 p.m. Goddards is a country house, provider you choose is entirely a elcome to Elly and Douglas Openreach link below verifies if FTTP training sweet peas, clematis or beans also in Abinger Common, built by Edwin matter for you but remember that WMcIlwraith-Joy who have moved Top: St James; below: Goddards is available at your address and there you have a range of possible service in the summer months. to Pilgrims Way from Dorking. Lutyens in the traditional Surrey style are further instructions below to help providers (albeit somewhat limited at The Mickleham and Westhumble with a garden designed by Gertrude person. For further information, or to anyone wishing to purchase a new the moment). When you call a provider, Horticultural Society for their summer Jekyll. reserve a place, please contact Judith any thanks to Colin Wylde (Nitro) faster broadband package. it is helpful to ask to speak to the FTTP show will be including this in a section Booking is essential as numbers are Long: [email protected] or for his Motoring News in April - a We know that this new technology Customer Options team, and if needed for a willow woven plant support. M limited. The cost for the tours is £7 per 07904 160961. brilliant April fool. A number of people will benefit the people of Mickleham, state that you are part of a newly We all left very proud of our new have said how much they enjoyed it. local school children and businesses commissioned Community Funded creations, and all commented on what Dorking Museum and Heritage immensely. We would like to say a Partnership. It is your responsibility to an enjoyable way to spend a rainy huge thank you to those of you who negotiate with your chosen provider. Monday morning. Susie Gowenlock Welcome Centre f you have new neighbours, please Check the website for details of activities in May: ask them if they would like a welcome I Dorking 1918 Votes for Women in the magazine and let us know the A New View of Dorking The WeAreDorking Quilt Friends of This is a must and not to be missed details. We can only include them if Walks and tours someone tells us. Juniper Hall www.dorkingmuseum.org.uk Wednesday 2nd May PESTS AND DISEASES Lunch 12.30 p.m. followed by a Monday 21st May at 7.30 p.m. Strawberry Tea talk by Sir Brian Unwin. The Stepping Stones , Westhumble The last days of Tickets are £6 at the door in aid of St Michael's Church Napoleon on A Talk by St Helena RAY BROUGHTON Saturday 30th June Sir Brian gave a well-received talk Ray is returning after his very successful talk in February. last year about Fanny Burney and Ray trained at RHS Wisley and has been teaching a wide range on at the Village Hall Adele, Comtesse de Boigne. horticultural subjects for the last two decades. He was awarded a Fellowship Everyone welcome For information about joining the by the Chartered Institute of Horticulture, for services to Horticulture. Friends of Juniper Hall or to book Pauline [email protected] 07759 646353 the lunch contact: Children's activities and delicious refreshments Susie [email protected] 07768 923088 Suzy Hughes 01483 281935 Please save the date [email protected]

18 19 Leatherhead Community Association Summer Activities he clocks 'Dressing for Royal Occasions' on 11th history lectures is now being planned went back a May and 'St Petersburg' on 9th June. with the first one, hopefully, on 26th NEED A CARER? Extensions and alterations often require a T month ago and, Both are on Fridays at 2 p.m. and only September - watch this space. Structural Engineer Highly experienced qualified hopefully, the weather should be getting cost £1 per session, and there are cakes Please do not forget that social bridge, warmer - and a bit dryer would be good! with the tea! Scrabble, table tennis and snooker carer available Robert Wynter & Partners Ltd Walks: Peter Humphreys has been If you prefer to listen to music, or maybe continue through the summer as well Hours to suit your needs 01306 879875 working hard to plan new walks, long as well as Tea and Talks, Gwen Hoad as the two, very popular book clubs. and short whichever you prefer, around is presenting the first one herself as Book House Vincent Lane For full information on everything our beautiful Surrey countryside. Non- a 'Musical Journey' on 16th May and Cheryl 07810 881 267 Dorking RH4 3HW that goes on behind the doors of the members of the LCA are welcome to all then every 3rd Wednesday in the month Letherhead Institute at the top of the these events and your first walk is free– after that up to and including August. High Street please call in or phone and of-charge with a £3 charge for each Admission is £1 for members and £2 Sarah will be very happy to answer any We provide the best subsequent walk. They are designed for non-members who are always of your questions. You can then pick to be gentle and at modest pace, with welcome, and start at 2.15pm. up the new Newsletter which tells you possible care for your feet Painting few stiles, and easy gradients. The Tours and visits: There is already a about all the different programmes that morning, 3-4 mile (“Short”) walks, last programme of visits arranged, the first Decorating tiling will be running throughout the summer. Book your appointment: about 2 hours and usually alternate one being a GPO London Walking Tour Membership of the Institute is only 01372 454583 Curtain & blind hanging with 4-6 mile (“Longer”) walks, the on Sunday 27th May, then on Thursday £5 a year and most of the activities in Wallpapering latter incorporating a lunch or picnic 14th June there will be a visit to the the Institute are free to Members, but break, but we try to adjourn for a snack Bookham Furniture assembly etc. Regents Park Open Air Theatre for a non-members are always welcome for after the short walks too. They usually matinee performance of 'Peter Pan' a small charge. There is nearly always Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic • Fully insured take place on the first and second which is packed with puppetry and a cup of coffee or tea available in the • Free estimates Diagnosis, Expert Treatment & Professional Care Wednesday of each month. Between theatrical magic to delight young and library which is open every morning for Your Feet • References available May and September you could be old alike. On 17th July there is a coach where you can borrow DVDs as well Tel: Martin 07770 441 201 walking near Rusper or Richmond, trip to the historic Chatham Dockyard, as books. Sarah is in the office every 29 High Street, Great Bookham KT23 4AA Capel or Cranleigh, with many different www.bookhamchiropody-podiatry.co.uk and on 22nd August, again by coach, morning from 9.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m. places in between. Peter Humphreys there is a guided tour of the Hogs Back The phone number is 01372 360508 is very happy to give you full details - Brewery at Tongham where all the and the email is lca2@btconnect. 01372 378347 products can be tasted! com, or go on our website www. Vivien Cresswell Mike Palmer Tea and Talks: There are two more 'Tea Lectures: Just to whet your appetite for leatherheadca.org.uk Made-to-measure Soft Furnishings and Talks' before the summer break - the autumn, the new programme of art/ Have a lovely summer. Frances Presley Electrical Services Curtains Roman Blinds Cushions Part P registered electrician Butterflies and Bees on Box Hill t rained and rained Of course we could not let Easter go by are in blossom so come up and enjoy Extensive range From additional lighting and sockets Iover the long Easter without some chocolate eggs so there the warmth and colour as Box Hill of fabrics to complete rewires weekend but despite was a specially prepared chocolate once again Springs into life. We really everything we had tray bake topped with mini eggs in appreciate your continued support 01737 843858 Fully insured Registered with the NICEIC a fantastical time at the café, and in the spirit of spring we and love to see our local friends and www.cresswellscurtains.co.uk 07866 930483 [email protected] the top of the hill. Children and their added freshly shooting rhubarb to our residents taking the opportunity to Boxhill Way Strood Green Betchworth RH3 7HY families came to search out the Little cheesecake. enjoy this beautiful and very special People of Box Hill. Braving the mud We are all hoping for a big improvement place. they followed the trails through the in the weather as we get ready to If anyone is interested in working up here woods and discovered tiny houses celebrate the royal wedding in May. The take a look at www.nationaltrustjobs. King William IV and woodland folk, Ivy Elf and Bluebell bunting will be out and the chefs will be org.uk for when jobs become available. Faerie. At the servery and café we preparing special cakes to celebrate the Suzanne Taylor Dear Friends & Neighbours tried to keep the festive atmosphere marriage of Harry and Meghan. Retail and Catering Manager Eamonn and I have just been on the wettest muddiest walk ever around . alive despite the weather. Burgers Our local special interest for the children [email protected] And I looked like I had had a mud bath last weekend after planting out some of the herb from our local butcher were flipped all & veg garden. I do hope the long overdue sunshine makes an appearance for us all soon. weekend on the BBQ and were served will be all things that fly on Box Hill. We with delicious relishes made in our hope to have a children’s trail ready for The team at the pub have been working hard, retaining the 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating, and looking after the hardy half term with a butterfly biscuits for souls who braved the Easter rain to enjoy our glorious Surrey Hills. own kitchen. For those with a sweet the eager junior participants and we are Surely Prosseco, Pimms & Silent Pool Gin days are round the corner now! Maybe we shall even get sunny bank holidays tooth we had Leith spinning candy floss Speckled wood creating Uncle Bux’s Beard, one of the experimenting with honey cakes as the Butterfly this May. And roll on the Sunday jazz in June. See you soon, Anne x bees come out of hibernation. woodland folk from Catherine’s lovely Photograph from Byttom Hill Mickleham 01372 372590 www.thekingwilliamiv.com book called The Little People of Box Leaves are sprouting on the trees at the Box Hill Book Hill and on sale in the café for £4.99. last and the daffodils and bluebells of Butterflies

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The hall had it off unlimited supplies of tea, coffee, Next term for Bugs: See website shed) followed by each class showing/ table after table after table filled with squash and of course biscuits were on singing or saying something about their crafts, making, planting and many hand for all of those thirsty and hungry Mondays: 11am and 1.30 pm mummy (by this time the tears were in more exciting things. Even though mouths. I was also amazed to see the Tuesdays: 10am 11am and 1.30pm full flow!) Otters class held up pictures it was not finished, you could tell dedication from The Friends Committee Session length: 45 minutes many hours had already been spent, (especially Mrs Barnes and Mrs Halliwell A new friendly group in Mickleham for kids aged 0-5 years of their mummy and told everyone For more info or to register contact: what she did that was great. 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Overall it is so well, getting up on the stage and decorating stones, making roses to be safe to say, a really enjoyable morning For more information please contact: performing; it was a fantastic way to put in a flower holder, decorating book was had, celebrating our Mothers and Natalie 07790 318 653 or ask to join our closed show everyone how much we love, marks, threading bracelets (my own making memories for us to treasure Facebook group for Tuesday Toddles for regular updates. worship and respect our mummies and children made me 2 of these which I forever. A massive thank you to all how much they mean to us. wore all day), dressing up a mummy, involved! Judith Moore (class teacher) Highlights of the Spring Term ith all the school staff away One week we looked after eggs, keeping Toy Museum. Afterwards we wrote Wenjoying their well-earned Easter them warm and waiting for the chicks accounts of the visit and thank you break we have also put together some to hatch out. We learned all about the letters. of the highlights of last term. life cycle of a chick, made our own life Year 2 – Woodpeckers St Michael’s C of E Infant School, Mickleham cycle and pictures, and found out facts Reception – Otters class For the second half or term our topic about how to look after the chicks. And was Dinosaurs. In English we became A huge thank you to the parents who then on the following Monday we found researchers, reading non-fiction books helped at our ‘Year R revamp’ this term. they had all hatched. They stayed with about dinosaurs in preparation for our TRADITIONAL SUMMER FÊTE We now have a huge sandpit and a great us until Friday when they went off to trip to the Natural History museum, mud kitchen with a stage en route. The a farm. We were surprised to see how where we had a fantastic visit. Saturday 12th May 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. new track for scooters and painted much they ad grown in one week. fence panels brighten up the space and Back in school we made a Dinosaur the children absolutely love it. Year 1 – Owls class fact file with information about our One of our topics this term was ‘toys’. four favourites: Stegosaurus, T-Rex, We learned all about Pancake Day and We looked at toy design and made our Triceratops and Diplodocus. We had loved making and eating pancakes in own puppets. a go at designing a new dinosaur. the Pancakes Café! After half term we Children were asked to find out about celebrated Chinese New Year, learning Two mystery visitors came to tell us Mary Anning at home and in school we about the clothes they wear and the about and showed pictures of the wrote a news article about her. Over food they eat at this season. We also toys that they played with as children several weeks we made a designed and be listened to the Chinese New Year – spinning tops, trikes, stilts, Jacks, made a dinosaur cushion. Race story to find out how animals are Meccano and homemade go-karts to a big part of the Chinese name but a few. We also were shown The whole school enjoyed the Pancake how to spin a Diabolo and all had a go. BBQ ~ Pimms stall ~ Teddy Tombola ~ Plant sale ~ Chelsea FC football skills ~ Vintage café calendar. We especially Café and dressing up as their favourite In history we looked at old and new character for World Book Day. The term Raffle ~ Tin Can alley ~ Bat the Rat ~ Country dancing ~ Remote-controlled car circuit enjoyed making spring rolls, making flags and toys and, in literacy, wrote about them ended with a Easter Bonnet Parade and Nerf gun ~ Chicken races ~ Preloved toys ~ Garden crafts learning a dragon dance. in preparation for our trip to End of Term Service in church.

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