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01306 644886 September Mickleham Rectory TruGreen (Epsom) 2017 Dear friends Michael Beecheno In the previous magazine I mentioned the book 'Dethroning Mammon' which has The Cottage, Pilgrims Way, been written by the Archbishop of Canterbury and I suggested that if people were Starting at just £20 per treatment Mickleham interested in discussing the book we could arrange a meeting. So on Wednesday 2nd A August over 30 people met in church with Bishop Jo Bailey Wells (Bishop of ) ServiceMASTER Brand Parish to do just that. The book reflects on the impact of our own attitudes, and on the Magazine pressures that surround us, on how we handle the power of money, wealth and A community magazine for possessions. Archbishop Justin explores the tensions that arise in a society dominated Food Served All Day – Free Wi-Fi Mickleham and Westhumble, by Mammon’s modern aliases, economics and finance, and by the pressures of our Walkers – Muddy Boots – Cyclists – Families and dogs culture to conform to Mammon’s expectations. All welcome published under the auspices of Mickleham PCC, with an Lovely function room available for Bishop Jo had played a significant part in the book's preparation while she was meetings, family and business events independent editorial panel. the Archbishop’s Chaplain at Lambeth Palace and she skilfully guided a far-ranging discussion on such a challenging topic. Near Box Hill and Westhumble Station Please see The magazine is published at 01306 889932 www.steppingstonesdorking.com the beginning of each month, The book has some intriguing chapter headings: [email protected] website except January and August. • What we see we value for Copy Deadline • What we measure controls us for the • What we have we hold special October 2017 • What we receive we treat as ours Magazine • What we give we gain STEAK NIGHT events • What we master brings us joy EVERY TUESDAY Sunday th TWO COURSE MEAL 10 September The big question behind the book is this: Is there a Christian response to these challenges? If we call ourselves Christians, how should we deal with our wealth GLASS OF WINE send to: £19 and possessions? Bishop Jo began with the words often used when the offertory is Sue Tatham brought forward during our worship: All things come from you, O Lord, and of your St Anthony, Pilgrim’s Way own do we give you – what do those words mean in everyday life? Westhumble Of course, if we do not hold to Christian values we may well feel that our money Dorking RH5 6AW is simply there for us to use as we wish, and that God has nothing to do with the 01306 882547 way we live. [email protected] I am always challenged by words spoken at the start of a Funeral Service: We brought Sherlock Funeral Service Contributions in any form nothing into the world and we take nothing out. The Lord gave and the Lord has Sherlock Funeral Service is an are welcome, as are good taken away. quality photographs. There If, as Christians believe, we will have to stand before God at the end of our lives Independent family owned business, is no charge for advertising and account for the way we have lived and used our wealth, I wonder what God established over 100 years local charity and community will think of me – and you? events. However, the editors l Private Service Chapel & Rest Rooms reserve the right to shorten, With best wishes l Home visits arranged if required omit or reformat articles submitted for publication, l Pre-Paid Funeral Plans available depending on space. l Free Parking Malcolm, our Parish Priest, is more than happy to visit people in the parish (with or without church links) to discuss pastoral and/or spiritual Telephone: 01306 882266 matters. He is also happy to offer home communion to those not able Printed by Bishops Printers, to attend church on a regular basis. Just contact him. Trellis House, 190 South Street, Dorking RH4 2ES. Portsmouth Email: [email protected] Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons 1 Christopher Connett or nearly six years we at St Michael’s Under Christopher’s stewardship the Fhave enjoyed wonderful organ music church choir has grown in numbers Cycle Race played by Christopher Connett. He has and, with his patient guidance the st been able to call upon a vast repertoire quality of their singing has improved Sunday 31 July Photographs: Ben Tatham th Join us for of music for every occasion. A recent immensely. Many will agree that the Mud Run 29 July Breakfast example was at a wedding, when the high standard of music during our The Running Horses bride was 30 minutes late, Christopher’s services is quite exceptional for such organ impromptu included variation on a small village church. 9 – 10 a.m. the theme of ‘Why are we waiting’ and Unfortunately for us Christopher will Please book by the Tuesday before later, ‘Ten green bottles’! These were be having a break for a few months. We much enjoyed by the choir, but probably wish him godspeed and look forward to Men’s Breakfasts unrecognised by most of the wedding his return sometime next year. Third Saturdays guests who were busily chatting. 16th September Sue Tatham Book with: Andy Diamond Harvest Supper [email protected] For the whole community Women’s Breakfasts An evening of jazz with Fourth Saturdays 23rd September Jeremy and the Book with: Stephanie Randall 0773 6933 482 Jazzmates Martin and Kate Cox at the corner of Old London Road and the Zig Zag entertaining [email protected] Saturday 30th September spectators and providing a boost to the cyclists as they start the daunting climb of Box Hill. .. Isobel (left) and Jill at the end of the race 7 p.m. Village Hall sabel Bathurst and I survived the Mud Run and obstacles although rather Tickets: £15 includes a fish 'n' chip supper followed by fruit salad. Pay bar. I muddy by the end. We have agreed to ea Tickets from: Anne Weaver 01306 883932 / [email protected] do it again next year as a team with our @ 3 The entertainment will be provided by Jeremy and the Jazzmates whom daughters who will both be 13 years-old TFourth Mondays many of you will have heard at village fêtes and various charity events. The and able to join us. first half of the evening will have music for listening to in order that you can Monday My sincere thanks to all who made th digest all those chips, but the second half will be livelier with blues, 25 September soul and light reggae, for those would like to get up for a 'bop'. pledges on my justgiving page. I have Profits from the evening will go towards church funds. managed to raise more than £500 with Host: Julia Siberry an additional £100+ in gift aid – far The Old House Cyclists rounding the Pinehurst bend on the Zig Zag exceeding what I had hoped to raise, so Old London Road HARVEST FESTIVAL thank you so much for your generosity. Mickleham Sunday 1st October Jill Wilson 01372 375303 ALL WELCOME TRANSPORT AVAILABLE CHILDREN'S HARVEST WORKSHOP 9.45 a.m St Michael's School Non-church goers are A morning of craft activities for children aged 3+ from very welcome to join throughout the community. All former St Michael's pupils Mickleham the men's and women's and siblings are more than welcome as well. breakfasts, Tea@3 and the Westhumble residents waiting for the professional cyclists to pass the end of Pilgrims Way Village Shop Harvest Supper. Followed by: HARVEST FESTIVAL gain this year local residents Megan Loveless of Pilgrims Way who Limited Aexperienced a day when all roads were riding in aid of Bliss, a UK charity The Youth Group FAMILY SERVICE were closed for the cyclists. For some working to provide the best possible AGM it is a great inconvenience, but others care and support for all premature Tuesday starts again on 11 a.m in church have grown to enjoy a peaceful, quiet and sick babies and their families. th 15 September Including singing by the children from day at home. Unlike last year when it Another participant was Natasha 26th September See page 26 for the Harvest Workshop was very wet, we were blessed with Guegan, a St Michael's mum and warm sunny weather, for whatever we teaching assistant. She is splitting her St Michael’s Church details. chose to do. Among the cyclists in the sponsorship between the Nursery and 5 p.m. morning event were Siân, Robbie and the school. 2 3 The Garden Shed visit to Superb professional Photograph: Roger Davis PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS & DECORATORS n a gloriously hot sunny morning in cleaning of carpets, OJuly, a group of about 30 members 40 Years Experience gathered at the wellhead (14th century oriental rugs, All aspects of painting and decorating Venetian) in front of the main entrance to the house for the start of our garden upholstery, curtains tour of Polesden Lacey. But it turned and leather out to be so much more than a garden 01306 640418 visit, as our guide Yvonne, who works Guardsman www.dorkingdecorators.co.uk in the gardens as a volunteer, also anti-stain protection Approved by Trading Standards & Checkatrade regularly leads tours of the house, so she was a fund of information about the • spot stain and odour removal history and development of the house, • leather cleaning specialists gardens and estate. Did you know (I • flame retarding didn’t) that Polesden was owned at the end of the 18th century by R B Sheridan • dust mite reduction service CHRIS HULME who wrote ‘The Rivals’ and ‘The School • all work fully insured & guaranteed for Scandal’? He was apparently more Garden Machinery interested in the forestry of the estate For a free, no obligation quotation, call today Service and repair of all makes and models of: than in the house, which he pretty slope beyond the front lawn, for the house and Mrs Greville’s London Freephone 0808 144 9071 • Ride-on mowers • Rotary mowers • Cylinder mowers much allowed to fall down. The major example, there is the ‘Roman Bath’ establishment too. Now the kitchens of John Joannides, 28 Bracken Close, Bookham • Chainsaws • Strimmers • Hedge cutters reconstruction of the house was in 1824 area of enclosed lawn with views the restaurant are supplied from rather • Rotavators • Blower vacs but Mrs Greville made many changes in the early 20th century. Yvonne was across the valley, a wild area where more modest in size but extremely Quality secondhand machinery not unwilling to share the gossip of the there are orchids and mature shrubs productive organic gardens which were Collection and delivery service day about the society hostess and her with splendid autumn colour, and a a delight to behold. There are flowers restored rockery which leads up to the to cut for the house too, and chickens The Barn, Cowslip Lane, Mickleham 01372 377757 / 07950 961606 humble origins, but I was particularly interested to learn that Mrs Greville croquet lawn, used almost every day in an adjacent field. The Rose Garden had originally intended to leave the by various clubs as well as by visitors. came next, where we learned about house to the then Duke of York, who From the croquet lawn we visited the the strict pruning regime which results as second son of George V would specialist gardens, one with thymes and in the abundant flowering of the many not inherit much. Once Edward VIII lavenders gloriously buzzing with bees; varieties of climbing, tea and moss roses. abdicated however and Bertie became the next exclusively an iris garden, with Altogether it was a very informative King, she left the property to the every bed of bearded iris being lifted tour with plenty of detail about the National Trust, but still bequeathed all and replanted on a three-yearly cycle, gardening practices and lots of ideas for Local delivery Interflora Worldwide her diamonds to the Queen Mother: the rhizomes oriented north-south to us to try on a smaller scale in our own Weddings & Functions Special Occasions so when Camilla sports her massive receive a baking from the sun. Before gardens. In Mrs Greville’s day there Fresh Flowers & Plants Varied Gift Selection Established 1978 tiara on state occasions you now know visiting the rose garden we admired the were 35 gardeners employed full time: Qualified Florists it once adorned Mrs Greville’s head! glorious double herbaceous borders , there are now only five professionals Bouquets Arrangements Hand-tied Wraps Plants & Bulbs Exotic Flowers Pots & Baskets Planted Displays Champagne Wines & Spirits Fresh Fruits Anyway back to the gardens: having and the cottage garden borders which but an army of volunteers, and the Pinehurst Cute Teddies China & Vases Helium Balloons spent many days picnicking there when have been planted with shade-loving gardens are a credit to their skill and hard work. If you haven’t visited for a RestHome 01306 883511 [email protected] 66 High Street, Dorking, RH4 1AY the children were small I thought I and Spring-flowering perennials. The Order online at: www.flowersby elaine.co.uk was pretty familiar with the gardens, path then leads through to the Winter while I encourage you to go soon, there We aim to provide an excellent service at is something to see in every season: I competitive rates, supporting emotional, physical but recently the National Trust has garden, still under restoration, and and social needs of our clients, always respecting been carrying out a great deal of over the thatched bridge we glimpsed am looking forward to Spring and all and protecting their status as adults. work to restore areas which have the flowering meadow which was once the thousands of bulbs the volunteers • Residential and 24-hour daycare been neglected in the past. 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Hall, Old Stables, Mickleham Cottage & cabarets held on premises Free quotes & advice Oil & Water-based products June, some A map was provided, and tea and and Mole Cottage National Trust Road, Box Hill Commercial/Domestic work Wallpaper hanging & removal garden gates cakes were served along with a plant We are repeating the same event for Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6BY 07947 135 376 0208 3978 962 were opened sale. It was a well-attended event, all Westhumble Gardens so please do Telephone: 01306 889942 / 888253 www.slhdecoratingservices.com to Garden Shed commented on how they had enjoyed come along. Details on page 18. participants. The visitors were invited their afternoon. A special thanks to the Susie Gowenlock 4 5 Photograph from the Village Archives >>> five for trespassing to obtain grand total of 25 strokes. This young Mickleham & Westhumble Local History Group apples from Batchelors, four boys were boy was one of a family of 12 (two died charged with removing ice from a pond young) whose father was a gardener/ Spare the rod and spoil the child and putting it down a younger boy’s labourer, and who had two brothers he first entry in the Punishment when Charles D. Webb was appointed; century. (Both these school houses, neck, and eight were involved in stone killed in WW1, one only days after TBook for Mickleham School, Mixed he remained for 21 years until 1969 by and the small village schools they were throwing in the playground. Horseplay being awarded the Distinguished Department, was completed by Thomas which time corporal punishment was attached have been converted into very with girls on the Rec is also recorded. Conduct Medal. After leaving school Viney, Headteacher in 1911, and was almost extinct. Looking at the years desirable residences!). Six of one and half a dozen of another he worked on Box Hill and was involved th I suspect! in an incident cutting a boy’s football dated 11 May when he dealt out for which we have records, it is notable Most of the offences that called for in half (worth 16/6d) after snatching two strokes to an 8-year-old boy in that up until 1918 these were always punishment are quite predictable: One boy stands out for being in it. On his 18th birthday (1919) he Standard 3I for ‘Habitual Idleness’. in double figures, the highest being time-wasting, idleness, lateness, trouble consistently throughout his joined the Queen’s Royal West Surrey A Punishment Book only recorded 1917 when 34 children were punished. inattention, rudeness, talking, all are time at school from 1911 – 1914. His Regiment, a decision which may have corporal punishment and did so under During the twenties and thirties, the common and, depending on their first offence, aged 10, was for being been influenced by his father’s suicide, strict conditions. It was necessary maximum was 10, all the rest being frequency or severity, merited different habitually late. In 1912 and 1913 he and stayed in the army until 1931 but to record the date, the name of the in single figures and often only one. degrees of punishment. The usual was found guilty of careless work, being we do not know what happened to him offender, the class or standard of the We do have a gap then until 1948 and punishment was between one and four late and disobedience. In 1914, aged after that. pupil, the offence, the date and nature with one or two blips (1953 seems to strokes: the vast majority was of one 13, he had reached Standard 7 so he of the punishment and by whom it was have been a bad year with 15 children stroke only, although two were quite was well above average. Possibly he A footnote: the very last recorded inflicted, finishing with a manager’s punished) there are seldom more than common. Between three and five was bored at school, but he continued punishment was carried out on th signature. one or two until our records cease were administered occasionally and I to be a serious headache, damaging 12 March 1969, the crime ‘refusing to This is the only Punishment book for in 1969 and in 1986 the practice was have only found one at six. The highest school property, kicking another boy, get up from the floor of the cloakroom’! the school which survives, but it is abolished in all state-run schools. number was ten strokes given once for playing truant and finally thieving. From One stroke. He shall be nameless… Thomas Viney, Headteacher 1907-1920 with Mary Dennis's father-in -law, Walter more than likely that there was at least It is interesting, and probably important thieving, and once for ‘writing filth’. It January to September he managed a Judy Kinloch one previous book, probably starting in for the villages of Mickleham and is not clear from the book where these 1844 with Caleb Howard, the first Head, Westhumble, that the headmasters strokes were administered until the who stayed for 28 years, and continuing of the National Day Schools, as they 1960s when the distinction between Sawmill with Robert Mortimore, Head for 33 were called early on, stayed in their posterior and hand was made. and environmentally friendly principles. years, before Thomas was appointed positions for considerable lengths of It would seem that ‘Infants’ (under 7) Richard Smithers has been part of in 1907 and stayed until 1920. It would time. This enabled them to play an were not physically punished but once the sawmill team for more than 30 have been interesting to compare important role in village life, and to gain a child reached Standard 3 (typically years and explains why he still loves punishments meted out in the early the respect and trust of parents, many aged 8-10), the system kicked in. coming to work every day: 'We start years of the school but the information of whom will have received a negligible Standards do not necessarily reflect with a round tree, sourced locally, and we have in the School Log books only amount of schooling themselves. They ages and children from 8 to 13 might end up with a bench! Here you can mentions suspension and detention. held a highly regarded position that achieve anything from Standard 4, 5, 6 estled in woodland near see the process right through from Entries following Thomas Viney are was closely linked to the church, the or 7 before leaving. Only two children is one of Surrey’s the start to the finished article. It’s made by Alan Piper from 1923 until school itself being part of the church during this time reached Standard 7 N hidden gems – the Norbury Park what makes us unique.' He explained 1933 and there is then a gap until 1948 establishment and subject to diocesan when aged 12. This appears to have Sawmill. The traditional workshop is that each piece is made individually inspections, and they did of course live been the highest standard children from home to Norbury Park Wood Products, to order and customers seem to love in the village, at the school master’s Mickleham could achieve but those which specialises in a range of high- the craftsmanship and quality of a house, constructed next to the school considered academically able might be th quality timber articles, ranging from handmade item – so much more special building, as was common in the 19 entered for the county scholarships. If countryside benches and signs to than an ‘off-the-shelf’ product. they did well they could be awarded a garden furniture. Customers range from large scholarship which entitled them to a organisations such as the National Trust, future of traditional craftsmanship. free place and travel expenses at the The sawmill was founded in the 1970s Royal Parks, RHS, RSPB and Thames And because of the sawmill’s link to Dorking High School or alternatively a and has been managed by Surrey Water to parks and estates, local Surrey Wildlife Trust, you are also Technical Scholarship. Wildlife Trust since 2002 as part of the Norbury Park estate. councils, small businesses and people helping to protect the long term future Few punishments were meted out to looking for a bespoke piece. of our woodlands and the wildlife that girls. Nora Christison, a bright girl who It uses only sustainably sourced English If you buy from Norbury Park Wood depends on it. went on to become a pupil teacher, timber – mainly oak - and its products Products, you aren’t just getting a high- For more information visit received one stroke for disobedience are a celebration of traditional joinery quality product, but helping secure the norburyparksawmill.org.uk in 1914. This was not carried out by techniques. It also operates on ethical the Headteacher but by Miss Aldridge who taught the Infant class. Another example of girls receiving one stroke Mickleham & Westhumble Local History Group Guided Tour of Dorking th each was administered when a group 11 a.m. Wednesday 27 September 2017 of three girls ganged up and were rude Please join us for a guided tour of Dorking led by volunteers from Dorking Museum Walks Team. We will meet outside the to a teacher. This ganging up was more Museum, located at 62 West St, for a prompt 11 a.m. start. The tour will last about 90 minutes and will be followed by an common among the boys: four were optional lunch at Côte Brasserie in St Martin’s Walk. The cost is £3 per person. punished for interfering with a pony in To reserve a place or for further information please contact Judith Long: [email protected] or 01372 375206 Common Fields, continued>>> 6 7 Celebratory Summer Concert PARK LANE This comfortably accommodated the rousing start to the second half of the FINE ARTS large choir and the MCS Chamber programme with a piano duet, Dvorak’s Ensemble. This ensemble, under Slavonic Dance No. 8. This was followed RESTORATIONS - PICTURE CLEANERS - FRAMERS the leadership of Oscar Perks, whose by a varied programme of songs, Since 1926, Capel-based and family owned ART GALLERY parents are both in the choir, provided which, as well being chosen from the STRESS-FREE, local, national & worldwide the excellent accompaniment for the choir’s own favourites, displayed local Many originals and prints for sale Contact us for your FREE estimate... main work, Faure’s Requiem. The Mickleham talent. One was composed Open 9.30 am to 5 pm Monday to Saturday well-balanced choir gave a splendid by the accompanist’s husband and or call for appointment hat a joy it was to be back in performance of the much-loved another arranged by a choir member. 102 The Street, Ashtead KT21 2AW 01306 711293 WDorking on Saturday, June 17, Requiem, with its haunting melodies. Songs included lovely ballads, folk songs, 01372 277284 or 07940 677932 to celebrate with Mickleham Choral 'Pie Jesu' was beautifully sung by Nicole a calypso, the hilarious 'Jabberwocky', [email protected] Society Juliet Hornby’s ten years as their Petrus Barracks. The baritone soloist a lively spiritual, and the popular 'You edebros.co.uk conductor. Christopher Burrows, also delighted us Raise Me Up' with young Poppy Parfitt Under Juliet the choir has doubled in later in the programme with 'Toreador' as the soloist. size to about seventy singers, and for from Bizet’s Carmen. We provide the best Electrical Contractors Ltd. It was a memorable evening for us this special occasion, and with so many After the Interval Jan Assersohn, the all and I hope Juliet enjoyed it as possible care for your feet Tel: 01737 843079 tickets sold, it was good to have the choir’s regular accompanist, and Tracy much as we did! Audrey Sprague Mob: 07966 239644 venue in St Martin’s Church, Dorking. Kennington, a choir member, gave us a (a Mickleham Fan, now living in Devon) Book your appointment: • Additional Lights and Sockets 01372 454583 • Complete Rewiring •Garden Lighting and Power Mickleham Choral Society – Come & Sing Bookham •Electrical Installation Condition Reports •Specialists in Fault Finding Thursday 7th September 7.30 for 8 p.m. Mickleham Village Hall Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic •Telephone & Computer Cabling • Central Heating Controls Diagnosis, Expert Treatment & Professional Care MCS meets on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. in Mickleham Village • Smoke Alarms to BS5839:Pt6 for Your Feet Hall. New members are always welcome – no audition is required All work is in compliance with We do three concerts a year plus participate in the 29 High Street, KT23 4AA BS7671:2008 Amendment 3 Musical Festival - this year's main work is Elgar's The Kingdom. www.bookhamchiropody-podiatry.co.uk Just come along for an evening to sing with us and see how you like it. Our first rehearsal of the new season is on Thursday 7th September. Music and refreshments will be provided and of ALFA course we hope you have such a wonderful time you will come back for more. Finale of our 2015 Summer Concert Gill and Paula would like to warmly welcome you to Aspen Care, offering assistance to enable you to live in the comfort of your own home with care CHIMNEY SWEEPS For more information, please go to www.micklehamchoral.org.uk or contact our conductor, [email protected] and companionship. • Clean prompt work • A happy alternative to a care home • Cover while your family or carer takes a holiday • 30 years’ experience • Recuperation and rehabilitation following a hospital stay • Specialist advice for old/problem chimneys The Joys of Garden Visiting! • All aspects of personal care, medication and meal prep any of us leaped at the chance to full extent and variety of the planting. 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Hillier Gardens, both near Romsey. of Agapanthus ‘Northern Star’, much There were some Andy McIndoe and his wife Ros (plus Jo- recommended by Andy. superb planting YOUR LOCAL FARM SHOP ON Jo one of their cats) gave us an extensive After lunch nearby, and to increasingly combinations and farm shop deli plant centre tour of their two- acre garden. Shrubs are uncertain weather forecasts, we arrived unusual perennials to be seen. I liked the mix of grasses in the border that FREE PARKING www.vgfarmshop.com 01306 880720 Andy’s special interest and his knowledge at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. The of them is incredible – all the Latin names original arboretum began in 1953 but complemented the flower colours, at his fingertips – but more important is was given to Hampshire County Council for example a group of amber red hot Open 7 days 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. English Apples his huge enthusiasm for their qualities as a charitable trust in 1977. It contains pokers next to shining (especially in the rain!) rust coloured plumes. Tea and a • Fresh fruit & veg – local & home grown • Great range of local cheese Food Fair in a garden. Perennials for Andy take 42,000 plants so no wonder we didn’t quick visit to the excellent plant centre • Fresh bread, cakes, croissants & pastries th second place: shrubs offer the widest see them all and even fewer of them 30 September – Noon to 4 p.m. rounded off our visit. • Cook ready meals; Bangers Galore sausages range of coloured foliage, best scents than many would have liked since very We stock Silent Pool gin and longer-lasting flowers. From a small soon the rain started to come down in Thank you, Angela, for all the effort you LOCAL * NATURAL * ETHICAL terrace the garden rises up on a fairly torrents. Not to be deterred, jackets put into arranging the trip. gentle sloping site gradually revealing the donned and brollies raised, we could Judy Kinloch 8 9 The Village Show 2017 Photographs: Richard Roberts-Miller & Ben Tatham Mickleham and Westhumble Horticultural Society Flower Show 15th July 2017 ntry numbers were slightly down on new names making an appearance: Medal from the Royal Horticultural Erecent years as some of our regular Sophie Adshead won first prize with Society for the greatest number of exhibitors were away, but the quality of a very bright and cheerful quilt, her points in the Horticultural Section the entries was as high as ever and the first full-sized quilt, and Miriam Jones and the Salomons Cup for the highest hall was a riot of colour. The display of also entered her first quilt which was number of points across all sections. artwork by the children of St Michael’s placed third. Both had been taught Well done, Judy. School lit up one end of the hall and and encouraged in their endeavour The show is a great opportunity for charcoal sketches inspired by shapes by Alison Wood whose own quilt residents to admire the work of friends in the churchyard were displayed in won second prize. The quilts made a and neighbours in their gardens, the St Michael’s Community Nursery. colourful display against one wall. The kitchens and wider pastimes; and to Congratulations to the teachers who photography classes are always popular, catch up with neighbours over a cup foster such lovely work from all their the quality was good and all the pictures of tea and some home-made cake, pupils. The Irvine Cup for the Nursery were well displayed. Another relative courtesy of some of the mums (and was won not by any of the individual newcomer was Madeleine Halliwell a dad?) from the Nursery, who raised entries, but by a giant papier-mâché whose artwork won her the Vi Bullen funds for the group. Many thanks to turnip produced by the whole group Trophy for the most outstanding entry them. and placed among the vegetable entries in the Art and Craft section. The prizes were presented this year by to add to the colourful display. Most congratulations must go to Judy Sue Tatham, editor of the Mickleham The winners of the garden competitions Kinloch, long-serving chairman of Parish Magazine, who emphasised the (judged in June) were Pauline Davis the Horticultural Society who works community nature of the show. We for her vegetable plot (in raised beds) tirelessly leading her committee to hope to encourage more people to and Alison Wood for her flower garden make sure the show continues as an take part next year. It may be a cliché, which is on a terraced slope. Both also important part of community activities. it is not the winning that counts but won prizes in the classes for produce In addition to that, Judy is a regular the taking part. If you look at a vase of from their gardens. entrant in several sections of all our blooms in the show and think ‘flowers Although the number of entries in shows. This year she was the winner in my garden are just as good as that’ the Art and Craft Section was lower of the cup for the most outstanding they will not win unless you enter. than usual, there were some relatively floral arrangement, the Bronze Banksian Charlotte Daruwalla, Hon Treasurer

Photographs: Richard Roberts-Miller Trophies Paynter Cup – 'A vegetable garden full of promise’: Pauline Davis Aitken Cup – ‘A garden area grown for your own enjoyment’: Alison Wood Ellman Cup (most outstanding flower exhibit): Ann Sankey Robson Cup (most outstanding vegetable entry): Patrick Armitage Schreiber Cup (most outstanding fruit entry): Val Hallett Gordon Clark Cup (most outstanding floral arrangement entry): Judy Kinloch Dennis Trophy (most outstanding cookery entry): Alison Wood Vi Bullen Trophy (most outstanding arts and crafts entry): Madeleine Halliwell Alan Huggett Memorial Cup (best sweet peas): Sandra Wedgwood Taylor Cup (most cookery points): Sarah Blake and Sophie Adshead Colwell Cup (most arts and crafts points): Roger Davis, Sophie Adshead and Madeleine Halliwell Bronze Banksian Medal (most horticulture points): Judy Kinloch Salomons Cup (most points in show): Judy Kinloch Irvine Cup (most outstanding Nursery entry): St Michael’s Community Nursery Clockwise from top left: Judy Kinloch's collection of mixed garden flowers; Judy's tray of vegetables; Veronica Randles assisting the produce judge; Judith Long at Heygate Cup (most outstanding entry - up to and including 8 years old): the plant stall; People gathered for the prize-giving; St Michael's Year 2 pupils' Samuel Abbott interpretations of Georgia O'Keef's flowers; Patrick Armitage's courgettes, Wilkinson Cup (most outstanding entry - 9 and over): Daisy Armitage Alison Wood's roses; Val Halletts's redcurrants, the Nursery's giant papier- Hudlass Cup (most outstanding entry in St Michael’s School classes): mâché turnip; Judith Long assisting the flowers judge; Sue Tatham presenting Archie Armitage's gingerbread man and Aitkin Cup to Alison Wood. Gabriella Florides Delicious cakes supplied by Nursery mums for the village show tea. 10 11 Counselling Reiki / Reiki Courses NJB DOMESTIC CLEANERS Community Directory Box Hill (National Trust) Mind & Body Healing come home to a clean home Shamanic Journeying Head Ranger – Mark Dawson 01306 885502 Mother and son business [email protected] Munay-Ki Rites Fully insured Friends of Box Hill – Chair Mrs Lyn Richards 01737 842889 ‘Wow, it’s amazing! I feel so much calmer Weekly or fortnightly cleans [email protected] within myself and also emotionally too, One-off spring cleans End of tenancy cleans which is really good. I feel so different.’ Headmaster – Cory Lowde 01372 374814 Shops, offices and communal areas [email protected] For further details please call Judith Cobby on [email protected] Dorking Cricket Club 01306 882229 / 07790 614448 Please ring Nick: 07717 763 380 Chairman – David Spackman 07831 859232 or visit www.healing-inspiration.co.uk [email protected] or Chris: 07780 670491 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 Professional Training [IDTA] ANTIQUE RESTORATION JIm Evans 07789176417 for hire [email protected] Private Lessons only CABINET MAKING The Garden Shed Sunday, Monday & Wednesday FRENCH POLISHING Hall bookings Pauline Davis 07759 646 353 Evenings 6 – 10 p.m. [email protected] At Mickleham Village Hall Free estimates, collection & delivery Table & chair hire Susie Gowenlock 07768 923 088 Dell Close, Mickleham, Surrey RH5 6EE 01372 457700 [email protected] 07901 742 887 07960 486455 07847 769517 Deanna Darnell 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 – Mrs Suzy Hughes 01372 275393 Rowlatt Garden Services Road and Competition Engineering Ltd [email protected] [email protected] www.surreycommunity.info/ Mickleham Children’s Playground Association Specialists in the micklehamvillagehall Secretary – Mrs Sarah Parfitt 07767 891772 RGS maintenance and [email protected] EST.1985 restoration of historic road and Mickleham Choral Society Gardens large and small race cars Thursdays 8 - 10 p.m. – Mickleham Village Hall we maintain them all Conductor – Miss Juliet Hornby 01372 373106 From general servicing, performance Secretary – Mrs Anne Weaver 01306 883932 All aspects of private and commercial garden modifications, engine/gearbox rebuilds www.micklehamchoral.org.uk [email protected] and estate maintenance, landscaping undertaken to full restorations. We also offer vehicle Mickleham Old Box Hillians Football Club Fencing, grass & hedge cutting storage. Our workshop is based in Secretary – John Atewell 01372 374745 Telephone: 01737 844373 Mobile: 07887 838666 References available upon request Jamie Mason 07840 698452 www.raceltd.com Planning Mickleham Parish Council a party? See website for meeting dates www.micklehampc.org.uk Chairman – Rev’d David Ireland 01372 379381 Equipment [email protected] DORI VANA PLUMBING Parish Clerk – Trevor Haylett [email protected] available for hire Mickleham Parish Magazine YOUR LOCAL PLUMBER China ~ Cutlery Editor – Mrs Sue Tatham 01306 882547 [email protected] EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE Electric urn Deputy Editor – Charlotte Daruwalla 01306 884025 AND PROFESSIONAL [email protected] From changing washers to changing bathrooms Equipment hire Mickleham Village Hall Chairman – Ben Tatham 01306 882547 CALL DORI Mary Banfield [email protected] 07977 220465 / 01306 887282 Bookings Manager – Mrs Deanna Darnell 01372 388474 01372 373912 07790 941601 [email protected] [email protected] Continued on page 16.

12 13 St Michael’s Church within the United Benefice of Leatherhead and Mickleham Members of the Incumbent – The Rev’d Graham Osborne Calendar of Events Parochial Church Council 01372 372313 James Aarvold John Banfield Carole Brough Fuller Parish Priest September The Rev’d Malcolm Raby 01372 378335 Mark Day Jenny Hudlass Elizabeth Moughton 07810 088594 3 12th Sunday after Trinity James Riches Richard Siberry [email protected] 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Order 2) Amanda Wadsworth Simon Ward Churchwardens 10 a.m. Worship Together Paul Wates Anne Weaver Colin Wylde John Banfield 01372 373912 7 Thursday 7.30 p.m. Choral Society’s Come and Sing. Village Hall [email protected] 7.30 p.m. Heritage Open Days Celebration of Jane Austen’s words Mrs Anne Weaver 01306 883932 and music. [email protected] 8 Friday 10 for 10.30 a.m. Heritage Open Days Guided Tour of St Michael’s Church Parish Administrator 9 Saturday 10 & 11.30 a.m. 1 p.m. Heritage Open Days Guided Tour of Dalewood. BHS Tools with a Mission (TWAM) Mrs Alison Wood 01372 376443 2 - 5 p.m. The Garden Shed’s Westhumble Gardens Visit www.twam.co.uk [email protected] TWAM is a Christian charity committed to the recy- PCC Secretary 10 13th Sunday after Trinity cling and refurbishment of tools which then can provide Mrs Elizabeth Moughton 01306 883040 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Order 2) a means for poorer people in developing countries to [email protected] 10 a.m. Holy Communion learn a trade and be able to support themselves and Treasurer 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer – CHAPEL their families. With this practical help, thousands of Richard Siberry 01372 375303 11 Monday 8 p.m. PCC meeting young men and women have benefited from the skills [email protected] 14 Thursday 11 a.m. Bible Study group restarts they have learned. They need: Baptisms Co-ordinator 16 Saturday 9 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at The Running Horses • garden forks & spades, saws, hammers, drills Mrs Vickie Leney 01306 884054 pickaxes etc [email protected] 17 14th Sunday after Trinity • sewing or knitting related tools, thread, zips, scissors Weddings Co-ordinator 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Order 2) • embroidery items, fabric and sewing machines Mrs Jane Denny 01306 883107 10 a.m. Family Communion • wool and knitting needles, patterns [email protected] 21 Thursday 11 a.m. Bible Study group • portable typewriters, printers and laptops Funerals Organiser 22 Friday 10 a.m. – noon Macmillan Coffee morning at Chapel Farm Brian Wilcox 01372 374730 If you have any of the above which could be used to help [email protected] 23 Saturday 9 a.m. Women’s Breakfast at The Running Horses someone to have a better quality of life and hope for Website Manager 10 a.m. Village Hall committee meets the future, please contact Carole Brough Fuller: 01737 Mrs Sarah Ward 01372 383350 842918 [email protected] [email protected] 24 15th Sunday after Trinity www.micklehamchurch.org.uk 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Order 2) – Westhumble Chapel For information about services for other 10 a.m. Family Communion denominations see website pages. 25 Monday 3 p.m. Tea@3 at Julia Siberry’s Search on ‘Churches Together ’ 26 Tuesday 5 p.m. Village Shop AGM in church Helping Hands 27 Wednesday 11 a.m. History Group’s Guided Tour of Dorking Including Food for Friends 28 Thursday 11 a.m. Bible Study group A service for all residents of Mickleham and Westhumble 30 Saturday 7 p.m. Jazzy Harvest Supper with Jeremy and the Jazzmates. Parish Registers Village Hall Examples of services we offer: BAPTISMS • Transport for visits to doctor’s surgery or hospital 23rd July Teo Pierre, son of Rebecca Bolton and October • Essential shopping / collection of prescriptions 1 Harvest Festival Sunday Thibault Delafontaine 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Order 2) • Changing library books 6th August James Benjamin, son of Rhian and Toby 9.45 a.m. Children’s Harvest Workshop. St Michael’s School • Small tasks: eg changing fuses, altering clocks etc Stanbrook, brother to Henry 11 a.m. Harvest Family Service in church • Dog walking / care of pets WEDDINGS 8th July Matthew Robert Deeks and Sophie • Visiting / befriending Heloise Scott • Home-cooked meals for local families going 15th July William George Burks and Victoria through difficult times Louise Sykes Requests to Mary Banfield 01372 373912 5th August David Marc John Curant and Sarah or leave a message on answerphone. Victoria Gibbons DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Callers will be contacted within 24 hours THANKSGIVING SERVICE Monday 16th October – Charity Pub Quiz at King William IV More helpers needed – please contact th 14 July Jane Batt Friday 4th November – Westhumble Bonfire & Fireworks Mary if you can spare some time.

14 15 Peter Creasey Community Directory Continued from page 13 Babysitting 1943-2017 Mickleham & Westhumble Book Club n a hot summer’s day in June many voice when he had been known for his Mrs Bernice Bailey 01306 741310 by local Ofrom Mickleham came together fluency of communication about nature [email protected] at Clandon Wood Natural Burial site and the natural world. He and Fiona Mickleham & Westhumble Cricket Club teenagers to celebrate the life of Peter Creasey, were very happy together in Team Secretary – Will Dennis 01372 372684 former National Trust Head Warden and Peter quickly became established [email protected] Chris Rowland 01372 376712 of Box Hill and Headley Heath. It as a member of that community as he Mickleham & Westhumble Horticultural Society Freya Pearce 01306 884724 was a beautiful service in a packed had been in Mickleham, always willing pavilion, looking out on to flower- to help where he could, and with a Chairman – Mrs Judy Kinloch 01372 375358 Olivia Parkin 07887 367850 www.surreycommunity.info/mwhs [email protected] filled meadows, with skylarks singing welcoming smile. Maisy Presley 07720 657327 overhead. The service was planned as Mickleham and Westhumble Local History Group Peter had a fine bass singing voice. a celebration of the human voice, and Chairman – Ben Tatham 01306 882547 Isabella Pererira 07515 489067 He had sung in church choirs from the included poems that epitomised Peter’s [email protected] age of nine, and had been an active Issy Nash 01306 742762 philosophy of life, singing by members and well-loved member of Mickleham Mole Valley District Council 01306 885001 of Mickleham Choral Society, and other Choral Society for all the years that he Councillor – Duncan Irvine 07738 384287 Ailsa McNaughton* 01306 887408 choral singing of music from Vivaldi had lived in Mickleham, and later in [email protected] helping with the volunteer group, doing Patrick Moran 01306 640043 to Arvo Part. Tributes were given by Pixham. He very much enjoyed joining a weekly butterfly transect during the The Arts Societies (formerly NADFAS) his wife Fiona, his son Matthew, and in with the Leith Hill Music Festival each Katie Light 01306 881953 summer months, or simply strolling and Betchworth – Miss Mary Venning 01306 883301 David Kennington. We then processed year, and the weekly choir rehearsals, enjoying his surroundings. Dorking – Mrs Sue Tatham 01306 882547 Ellie Kim 07773 395575 across the meadow to where his ashes often followed by a convivial pint in ‘The Leatherhead – Mrs Sarah Sheridan 01306 883699 Ailsa Graham 01306 889855 were interred under a beech tree, with Runners’. He continued with the choir, Peter, Lalage and Matthew came to St Michael’s Church of (A) Infant School 01372 373717 butterflies around and swallows above. and his other voluntary activities for as Box Hill from Morden Hall Park in Anna Forti 07557 964530 [email protected] A reception was held at the cricket long as his health allowed. As his illness 1991, those that knew him then will Friends of St Michael’s School – Mrs Meredith Shiers Alexa Dewar 01306 884744 club in Pixham, near where Peter lived progressed he gradually had to give up remember Matthew, who was often to latterly with Fiona, with a magnificent [email protected] Emily Brewer 01306 883793 so much, but he never complained, be seen out with his father at weekends, St Michael’s Community Nursery view up to Box Hill. and kept his gentle disposition and and now is studying ecology himself. Philomena Ala 01306 885767 Weekday mornings – Mickleham Village Hall Peter died peacefully at home, with accepting nature until the end. Matthew was a pupil at St Michael’s and Supervisor – Mrs Hilary Budd 01372 361021 Delphine Ala 01306 885767 Fiona and Matthew beside him, on To those that knew him he was a he and his teachers have fond memories th of Peter’s involvement there and * In holiday time only 30 May, aged 73, after being ill for true guardian of Box Hill (or The Hill Surrey County Council 03456 009 009 helping with the creation of a school Councillor – Mrs Hazel Watson 01306 880120 several years with a rare form of as he used to affectionately refer to dementia, PPA (primary progressive it). He loved it dearly and knew it pond. Peter’s legacy is that we continue [email protected] If you would like to add your to care for our special places, like Box name to this list, please get in aphasia), which had gradually robbed intimately. He could tell you the name Surrey Wildlife Trust 01483 795440 him of not only his voice, but also his of any bird, butterfly or flower. He Hill and Headley Heath, as he had done; [email protected] touch with the Editor. and pass on that respect for the natural No charge. mobility and much of the personality was at ease with people from a wide Westhumble Residents Association that he once had. His recognition of range of backgrounds, and always world to future generations. He will be Chairman – Holly McLaren 07887 660129 people and memory were not however glad to share his passions. Many have sadly missed. Let us remember him with [email protected] affected. He had previously had a rare commented how their walks with him affection as we continue to walk in the Advertising in the form of cancer, in his early 60s, from were so special, for example: ‘The Surrey Hills and notice all that is around Westhumble Neighbourhood Watch us. I end with the words of a dear friend Lead Co-ordinator – David Allbeury 07860 227451 Parish Magazine which, thankfully, he had recovered. boundless enthusiasm with which He enjoyed a few years of good health, Peter imparted his love of nature will who wrote: ‘Peter walked lightly on this [email protected] Please contact the Editor. and made the most of retirement, stay with us forever on our walks in earth with great joy and compassion for Small ads: a nominal fee is despite the permanent disability his the hills of Surrey and beyond, as will all life ... hug those years close to your ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION charged for ads where items or leg surgery had left him with. It was his ever-present smile’. In retirement heart ... that is real treasure’. services are bought or sold. a cruel turn of fate to later lose his Fiona Spencer Citizens Advice he maintained his links with Box Hill, Dorking – Lyons Court 0844 4111 444 Leatherhead – Swan Mews, High Street 0844 4111 444 We have been advised to print the following reminder: nd Power cut Helpline 0800 783 8866 We cannot guarantee the Coffee Morning Friday 22 September – Chapel Farm, Westhumble Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 quality of the goods and 10 a.m. – noon If you have not been before it would be wonderful to welcome you to Police services offered by our Non-emergencies 101 advertisers. Chapel Farm for a cup of tea/coffee and a bite to eat for a small donation. (often quicker to make online report) https://report.police.uk/ We have been so lucky with the weather in previous years and it has been Neighbourhood Specialist Team – Dorking Rural North PCSO 40541 Lee Munday [email protected] delightful to sit in the gardens and catch up with friends old and new. PCSO David Sadler [email protected] There is also a wide selection of cakes to buy and take home. Looking forward to seeing you on the 22nd and thanks for your support for this great charity.

16 17 Jane Batt 1933 – 2017 Community any friends and family gathered needed – her culinary skills were Mat St Michael's on 14th July for legendary. She was a marvellous News the Service of Thanksgiving for the life hostess and 4 Mickleham Hall was st of Jane Batt who died on 21 June, the venue for countless committee Events in Mickleham ongratulations and best wishes aged 84. During the service Jane's son to Matthew Deeks and Sophie meetings, Christmas Fairs, coffee C Charles read a very touching letter mornings and jolly parties. Scott of London Road, Westhumble written to Jane by her husband, John, Thursday 7th September who were married in St Michael's recalling when they had met and how Above all came her family, John, Gina, on 8th July. he instantly knew she was 'the one'. Charles (and his family living in the US) Celebration in words and music of 200 years since the death of Jane Austen Later we heard a very affectionate and Joanna. Perhaps Jane's dogs should ongratulations also to Annie 7.30 pm Burford Bridge Hotel Pre-booking essential* tribute from their American grandson, be included here as well. Many will and Will Denis of Swanworth C Derek, who recalled many joyous times remember the tremendous support she Lane on the arrival of their first th th with his grandparents and just how gave to John when he was producing his Friday 8 September (NB not Saturday 9 as circulated) grandchild, Robyn Evelyn, born on loving and special Jane was. nd ten annual summer concerts. 2 July to Dave and Lucy Dennis. Jane and John moved to Mickleham Guided Tour of Mickleham Church Jane and John were greatly missed elcome to Oliver Bradley from Wimbledon village in 1990 and Coffee 10 am – Tour starts at 10.30 am No booking required soon became a part of our community. when they moved to Bookham in 2010. from North Holmwood who The tour will start with a short presentation about how the building itself has changed from Saxon times until W In fact, in most village activities Jane We send our love and deepest sympathy has moved to Burney Road. the present day. This will be followed by a walk around the church looking at artefacts of historic interest, could be found helping wherever to John and all the family. many related to prominent people who once worshipped here. ommiserations to Barbara th th CSteadman Allen, former priest- To go along with this year’s HOD theme ‘Wheels’, former residents include a 16 century mercer and 19 in-charge at St Michael's and now Richard Roberts-Miller century industrialists such as David Evans, a silk merchant who worked with William Morris and the Grissell’s vicar of St Mary Magdalene, South e were all shocked to hear that numerous excellent photographs. He of Norbury Park, public works contactors who built many landmark buildings including part of the Houses of th Holmwood, whose vicarage was WRichard Roberts-Miller had died will be much missed. An appreciation Parliament. The family was also involved in the early development of the railways. 20 century figures include struck by lightening on 19th July. suddenly on 11th August. Richard served of Richard's life will appear in next a Canadian Prime Minister and newspaper magnate Lord Beaverbrook of Cherkley who served as Minister of Luckily Barbara escaped unhurt. as chairman of Mickleham Parish month's edition. Aircraft Building in Churchill’s cabinet. Those who know her would not Council for many years. He was a great We send our love and deepest sympathy Saturday 9th September be surprised to hear that when contributor to the magazine, faithfully to Fiona, Jo and Beth and their families she fled the house she chose to supplying the monthly crossword and at this very sad time. Dalewood House – Box Hill School save her two dogs, trombone, Tours at: 10 am, 11am and 1 pm Pre-booking essential* and violin, a file of original music and church service sheets for Liz Rudolf Dalewood House, the main school building, built in 1883 in the mock-Tudor Gothic style was designed by the following weeks. Because of ust as we were going to print we heard the sad news that the Victorian architect who also designed Tyntesfield prompt action by the fire services Liz Rudolf had died, at home, on Thursday 10th August. A J in Somerset. The interior is full of hand-painted tiles, the fire was confined to the loft long-time Westhumble resident, Liz had been ill for quite beautifully crafted stained-glass windows and fine and roof. some time. We send our love and sincere condolences to wood panelling. In 1890 the house was bought by all her family. David Evans, one of the 19th century’s pre-eminent We are always grateful to silk printers. Dalewood was owned by members of receive news items from the Evans family until converted into use as a school our readers after World War II. Westhumble Garden Visits Refreshments will be available. The building is on three floors with no lift access. Anne Vaughan Saturday e were very sorry to hear of the th * Bookings via Dorking Halls [email protected] Subject: ‘Heritage Open Days’ Wdeath Anne Vaughan on 7th 9 September Postal bookings to: Dorking Halls Box Office RH4 1SG (enclosing stamped addressed envelope) August following a long illness, borne 2 – 5 pm with calm dignity. Anne and her late husband, Robin were proprietors of Rose's Stores and Post Office from Visit private gardens in Westhumble Refreshments & Plant Sale at 3 Crabtree Cottages, Crabtree Lane 1995 to 2005 when they moved to Dorking & District RSPB Local Group Bookham. Programs with full details and map £2 A Thanksgiving Service is being planned Admission to all gardens by program available from Pauline or Susie Swift Conservation A talk by Edward Mayer for sometime in September. Anne has Pauline Davis 07759 646353 / [email protected] donated her body for research and Swifts used to be plentiful in Dorking, but numbers have diminished in recent years. Come and find out why this may be happening and what can be done about it. when her body is finally released she Susie Gowenlock 07768 923088 / [email protected] will be cremated and her ashes will If you would like to go on the Garden Shed mailing list, Friday 15th September at 8pm be put in Robin's grave in St Michael's send us your email address Dorking Christian Centre in St. Martin’s Churchyard churchyard. 18 19 Notes from Mickleham Parish Council anada’s 150th birthday as a nation Photographs: Richard Roberts-Miller Cwas celebrated on 1st July 2017 – a fitting occasion to mark Mickleham’s NEED A CARER? Extensions and alterations often require a links with that country. Richard Bedford Structural Engineer Highly experienced, qualified Bennett was Prime Minister of Canada between 1930-1935 and retired to carer available Robert Wynter & Partners Ltd Mickleham, chiefly because of his Hours to suit your needs 01306 879875 friendship with Lord Beaverbrook who lived at nearby Cherkley Court. Viscount Book House, Vincent Lane Bennett died in Mickleham in 1947, a Dorking RH4 3HW Cheryl 07810 881 267 week before his 77th birthday Saturday 1st July was declared ‘Viscount Bennett–Canada Day’ in Mickleham Get IT Fixed, Get IT Connected when the life of the former Canadian Expert Repair & Maintenance Prime Minister and resident of Juniper Painting Hall was honoured. During a short ceremony at St Michael’s Church, the Decorating, tiling, Rev'd Malcolm Raby led members of Rev'd David Ireland, chairman of the the A24 as well as wheel spinning out Curtain & blind hanging, the Parish Council and other residents Parish Council, worked alongside of the Ryka's exit on Old London Road. Wallpapering, in a prayer before the Canadian Flag. Richard Siberry, owner of Old House, Residents have contacted the Parish Flowers were laid on Bennett’s tomb. and Box Hill School to organise the Council to complain and it does seem Furniture assembly etc. After the ceremony, a special Canadian clearance which means the footpath is as if the problem is getting worse. The • Fully insured BBQ was held at The Running Horses. now more usable than it has been for Parish Council will be discussing with • Free estimates based. No call out charges. Fully transparent quotations In common with other communities a number of years. the National Trust the possibility of with no hidden costs. We make technology work for you. • References available around the world who enjoy proud * * * * * closing the Zig Zag Road at night. Call us now on ChalkHill Systems Tel: Martin 07770 441 201 connections with Canada, Mickleham The Parish Council will be getting * * * * * www.chalkhillsystems.co.uk 01737 845980 has been invited to submit items for the together with the Police and the Users of the Children’s playground on Canada 150 Time Capsule which will not National Trust Officers at Box Hill to the Rec were dismayed to find that be opened until 3017. try and come up with a solution to the someone had started five fires there on MicklehamParish News Dec 2013 63x88.indd 1 09/01/2014 19:26:26 * * * * * problem of groups using motorbikes Friday 7th July, targeting the plastic areas Vivien Cresswell Mike Palmer The Parish Council has instigated work and cars in an anti-social manner and causing a lot of damage. There was to clear the footpath that runs from Dell around the roads of Mickleham and evidence pointing to one particular Made-to-measure Soft Furnishings Close along behind Old House – part Westhumble often late at night. school and David Ireland will visit all Electrical Services the local schools at the start of the new Curtains, Roman Blinds, Cushions Part P registered electrician of the Box Hill Hike - after the growth Specifically, groups have been racing up of stinging nettles and ivy on the wall and down the Zig Zag Road and along term to try and identify the culprit Extensive range From additional lighting and sockets made it impassable. Trevor Haylett, Clerk of fabrics to complete rewires Many thanks to everyone who has helped to increase our supply of 01737 843858 Fully insured Registered with the NICEIC www.cresswellscurtains.co.uk 07866 930483 [email protected] strong plastic bags for MPM deliveries. Please keep them coming. Boxhill Way, Strood Green, Betchworth RH3 7HY

King William IV Highlight of the month for me was the annual King Wille vs The Runners cricket match. After getting closer each year the King Willie finally prevailed. The trophy and team photo are now proudly displayed in the pub. The event attracted the highest support so far. Many came out to watch the match and • Toenail cutting & filing, Diabetic foot care & advice enjoy some nice food supplied by the King William. This is a very friendly fixture– it's really about • Reduction and removal of hard skin, cracked heels & caluses taking part rather than winning (but winning was nice, I must admit) • Reduction of thickened nails and fungal infections • Reduction & removal for corns & verrucas Afterwards, everyone retired to The Runners – thanks, Ian for providing a great spread, As always • Treatment of ingrowing toenails & athlete’s foot . thanks to Greg Ayton who is the engine behind this and thanks to Anne for her cunning student recruitment strategy • Clinic treatment or home visits available Lots of things to look forward to here – only five more Sunday Jazz afternoons left though, please try to make one. If the sun’s out it’s a great way to spend a late Sunday afternoon. See you soon, Eamonn APRIL STANDISH TCFPCdip Foot Care Practitioner Byttom Hill, Mickleham 01372 372590 www.thekingwilliamiv.com 07397 154 000 [email protected]

20 21 Domestic Appliance Repairs Leatherhead Community 30 years’ experience repairing and installing all gas and electric domestic appliances Association Autumn Programme GARDENING t the LCA we this year’ in October and there have LCA has a full programme of events over • Cookers, Microwaves all hope that been many, November will have David the weekend in the Institute and entry • Dishwashers £15 per hour – Free quotations A you have had a lovely Summer break Bishop presenting ‘Fireworks’ and to is entirely free. • Washing machines – SERVICES – • Fridges / Freezers –––––––––––––– Gardening Maintenance ––––––––––––––– and are ready to come to some, or many, round off the season Robert Blows gives Membership of the Institute is only • Water coolers –––––––––––––––– Hedge Trimming Specialists –––––––––––– of the events that are planned over the ‘Christmas gifts in music’. Entry to most £5 a year and most of the activities in • Coffee machines of these events is only £1 • Tumble dryers –––––––––––––––––––– Garden Design ––––––––––––––––––– Autumn months at the Letherhead the Institute are free to Members, but ––––––––––––––––––– Soft Landscaping –––––––––––––––––– Institute. Walks: As usual Peter has arranged a non-members are always welcome for –––––––––––– Visits: very varied walks programme with the a small charge. It is well worth a visit Contact: Andy 07895 719 706 07740 308 490 [email protected] [email protected] •September – newly-refurbished stroll/shorter ones lasting about two to see all that goes on in the building www.contoursgardening.com Garden Museum London, next door to hours usually on the first Wednesday which is on the left at the top of the Lambeth Palace of each month starting at 10.30. These High Street, just by the traffic lights. • October - tour of Westminster Abbey will take in an Ashtead Park Circular, There you can pick up the most recent Julie Watts Open • November - the Music Museum with the Denbies Estate, Painshill and a Newsletter which has full details of ole Valley Monday to Friday a Christmas concert and tea. Downside Circular. The longer walks all the Autumn events, and there is Family Law 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Art/History lectures: (Wednesdays of 4-6 miles are usually on the second nearly always a cup of coffee or tea Mowers & Saturday between 27th September Wednesday of the month, and they available in the library which is open AN AFFORDABLE AND EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL 8 a.m - 1 p.m. and 8th November) ranging from always incorporate a lunch or picnic every morning where you can borrow ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL SOLICITORS Vanessa Bell and the Bloomsbury Group break. There will be visits to the Shalford DVDs as well as books. Sarah is in the • Divorce • Arrangements for children • Finances All leading makes of lawn mowers to Children of the Enlightenment, with Eight, Mole Valley Leatherhead to office every morning from 9.30 - 12.30, • Court Proceedings & garden tractors catered for additional interesting subjects on the Dorking via Westhhumble and Kingston and she is always ready to give further other weeks. Riverside which will include Bushey and PROUD TO PROVIDE A DIFFERENT KIND OF SERVICE Reasonable rates information about joining a walk, a • Affordable fees • Straight-talking advice Tea and Talks: starts on Friday Home Parks. Please bear in mind that visit or tell you what the Institute • Practical, real support Free estimates & friendly service 8th September with ‘Early Motoring in the walks are planned well ahead of is all about. 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24 25 Big Changes at St Michael's Mickleham Village Hall, Dell Close eptember and the start of the as well as new special needs guidance Weekdays 9.15 a.m. – 12.15 p.m. (term time) Snew school year is always full and important changes to procedures. WITH OPTIONAL LUNCH CLUB of anticipation and excitement for There were fun times as well such as On Mondays and Thursdays there is the option for children to stay until 2.45 p.m. everyone. Five weeks of quiet stillness Captain Underpants in charge on World Maximum 26 children per session rolls away with the joyous sound of Book Day. Jeremy had great enthusiasm children greeting friends and parents and was determined to ensure he left • playing naturally • learning naturally swapping tales about the holidays St Michael’s in a strong position with We offer an excellent range of pre-school activities for 2½ to 5 year-olds as they walk into school. The staff excellent outcomes, as reflected in the where they can learn through play in an informal, friendly atmosphere. team have carefully prepared their recent Ofsted and SIAMS inspection Contact us for more information about admissions resources and the classrooms are reports. We wished him well with his 01372 361021 www.stmichaelscommunitynursery.co.uk ready to welcome everyone. The first move to the USA. www.stmichaels-dorking.surrey.sch.uk experiences of school are so special This term it is with great pleasure aim of ensuring both village schools for the new Reception class children that St Michael’s governors will be continue to provide a really high quality, and our warm, nurturing early years welcoming Mrs Paula Bliss as Executive nurturing school choice for parents. environment is key to helping them to Headteacher and Mrs Sandra Peers Sandra Peers will be St Michael’s senior settle and enjoy learning at ‘big’ school. as Head of School. They are looking teacher and Head of School, and will At the end of the summer term it was forward to joining our strong team of assist Mrs Bliss in leading and managing St Michael's Youth Group with a mixture of sadness and fun teachers, learning support assistants St Michael’s as well as teaching pupils that we held a farewell tea party for and office staff, and there will be regular in Year 2. She comes with a wealth of School years 7-9 for 11-to 14-year olds Jeremy Smith, our Headteacher for opportunities for parents / carers to infant school experience and knowledge three years. Under his leadership the meet and get to know them. on alternate Friday evenings during term time and has held a range of leadership roles. school thrived as he managed the many Paula Bliss is Headteacher at There is a full diary of activities carefully challenges thrown at us. Year one CE Infant School and Mickleham Village Hall planned for the term and the school was the big building project – health will provide St Michael’s with continues to have a Breakfast Club and safety concerns; half the outdoor knowledgeable, skilled strategic 7.15 - 8.30 pm as well as offering a range of after space fenced off; the introduction leadership. She has been working th th th school activities. We continue to be of free school meals with no hall or with Jeremy during the summer term to 15 & 29 September, 13 October focussed on achieving excellent results, rd th st th proper servery; builders pulling off ensure there is a smooth transition into 3 & 17 November, 1 & 15 December on inspiring children to learn and the front of the building and BT cables the new management structure. The explore new things, be creative, grow gone. Staff appreciated his inclusive governors at both schools are working For more information contact Jonathan or Sarah Blake 0778 7126 966 in confidence, be who they are and to management style and ready support, in partnership to provide stability for An opportunity to meet up with friends and join us for games & fun! have fun. There is much to look forward especially important while getting children and staff while managing an to and enjoy this coming year. to grips with the significantly altered important period of change both locally national curriculum and assessments, and nationally. We have the shared Pat Hand, Chair of Governors Next term for Bugs: 4th Sept – 4th Dec Bon Voyage Mr Smith Mondays: 11am and 1.30 pm Tuesdays: 10am, 11am and 1.30pm he children, staff and parents of The celebrations concluded with A new friendly group in Mickleham for kids aged 0-5 years Session length: 45 minutes TSt Michael’s School gathered on speeches from the staff, Governors For more info or to register contact: Mickleham Rec to say a fond farewell and Friends who thanked Jeremy for to play along side their Childminder or Registered Nanny [email protected] to headteacher Jeremy Smith at the end all his hard work and for helping to Mickleham Village Hall of the Summer Term, as he set off for a make Mickleham’s ‘hidden gem’ of Every Tuesday, Term time only 9.30 –11.30 a.m. new life in the USA. a school shine brighter than it ever The party in the park back in July has before. For more information please contact: Natalie 07790 318 653 or ask to join our closed was organised by the Governors and A 'Best of British' hamper was presented Facebook group for Tuesday Toddles for regular updates. Friends to celebrate Jeremy’s three to Jeremy on behalf of the parents years with the school and to wish him and children containing provisions of well in his new stateside adventure in things he may struggle to find in the South Carolina. Deep South including marmite, salad It seems a long way off, but the bonfire will take place on Saturday 4th The children enjoyed a surprise cream, Cadbury’s chocolate and sponge November. Put it in your diary and also think about helping with the Punch and Judy show followed by an pudding and custard. construction. impressive spread of sandwiches and Good luck, Jeremy and Bon Voyage! cakes while the adults got to enjoy a Meredith Shiers glass or two of pimms! Chair of the Friends BRAIN TEASER answer: Backrub St Michael's is looking for a new community governor – see page 25.

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