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On Tuesday, 14th July a num- inspire Darwin’s wonder for Tom Holloway. During his ber of especially invited guests, natural history amongst its presentation to the guests at including the great, great own staff and pupils with the the launch event he said: grandson of Charles Darwin, new facility. The school has “Although Darwin is famed for Randal Keynes, attended the teamed up with The going to places like the Gala- official opening of Hillcroft Pri- Hawthorns School in Bletch- pagos Islands, he did a lot of mary School’s new Charles ingley to secure over £4,000 his experimentation and dis- Darwin-inspired garden area. in government funding to covery in his own back gar- The famous scientist and au- create the new facility for den. We want the children of thor of ‘The Origin of Species’ outdoor learning. The launch Hillcroft to look upon this gar- lived not far from the school, at den in a similar light, as a event was the culmination of Young scientists at Hillcroft School with VIP guest, Randal Down House in Kent, and used a series of conservation days place of both enjoyment and Keynes, the great, great grandson of Charles Darwin. Council- his own gardens as an exten- for parents and children of education. You don’t need a lor Pat Cannon is looking on from the left and science teacher sive outdoor laboratory. both schools. shiny fancy laboratory – just Tom Holloway is far right. Hillcroft School in Chaldon The project was the brainchild a sense of curiosity. Road, Caterham, hopes to of head of science at Hillcroft, “Although it is science-themed, THE CATERHAM AND DISTRICT INDEPENDENT IS the garden will also have NOW DELIVERED TO GODSTONE AS WELL AS cross-curricular use as an out- CATERHAM, CHALDON, NETHERNE-ON-THE-HILL, door teaching aid for help with 3-Course Lunch for literacy and numeracy.” KENLEY, WHYTELEAFE, WARLINGHAM, £16.95 for August Continued on page 2. HAMSEY GREEN AND OLD COULSDON! • Valid Tues-Fri Lunch only • Must present voucher on arrival • Must quote ‘CAT3LCH’ on booking • Valid up to 6 people booking • Menu changes daily – choice of 2 starter, 2 main, dessert or cheese 2 for 1 on 5-course Save £££s on Tasting Menu still available Tues-Fri evenings only your vet bills! until 31st August Turn to page 5 Name …………………………….. E-mail …………………………….. to find out more Call 01883 620451 or visit 17 ESSENDENE ROAD, www.chezvous.co.uk CATERHAM, CR3 5PB [email protected] 432 Limpsfield Road Warlingham, CR6 9LA vetonthehill.co.uk 01883 341306
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On Mon- day 6th July the playing field was awash with children wearing The Lily Founda- tion’s logo colours of pink, green and purple. The In- fants set off first skipping, hopping and jumping and were swiftly followed by the Juniors on stilts, crawling, jumping in sacks, cartwheel- ing and even pushing an empty pram! Every year, the pupils at Warlingham Park School sup- port a charity of the pupils’ choice. They are encouraged to support a child-focused charity to help them relate to the cause and a charity with a local focus to help them understand the meaning of Above: Junior girls have fun in the playing Community. This year their field raising funds for The Lily Foundation. charity is The Lily Founda- tion, which is committed to perfect celebration to a year of raising money finding a cure for Mitochon- for The Lily Foundation. We are absolutely drial Disease through funding delighted to be able to offer the organisation research, raising awareness our support this year.” and providing family support. The day’s fundraising raised £250 for The Lily Deputy Head Teacher, Mrs Foundation through donations and the pur- Gravett, said: “It was a chase of merchandise and refreshments.
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LETTINGS OFFICE Successfully Letting Properties 12 Croydon Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3 6QB LETTINGS: 01883 622244 FAX: 01883 345290 Across East Surrey E: [email protected] Since 1936
KENLEY £1,050 PCM WARLINGHAM £1,400 PCM CATERHAM ON THE HILL £1,200 PCM A two bedroom ground floor flat located in a quiet residential location near to Kenley A three bedroom semi detached house in a residential location and close to local shops A three bedroom flat in good location near to bus routes with parking, part furnished. Station with allocated parking. and bus routes with driveway. Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244
WARLINGHAM £1,250 PCM GODSTONE £1,350 PCM WHYTELEAFE £1,100 PCM A luxury two bedroom, two bathroom apartment in gated development with parking and A three bedroom semi detached house in residential location near to Godstone Village A two bedroom flat in residential location and close to Whyteleafe train station and local near to Upper Warlingham Station. and local shops and bus routes. shops, parking. Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244
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Oxted - £1,050pcm Caterham - £1,200pcm Whyteleafe - £2,300pcm
Luxury one bedroom top floor apartment. Good sized lounge with high Two bedroom apartment close to shops and station. Open plan kitchen Characterful detached four bedroom 2 bathroom house in quiet ceilings. Fully fitted kitchen. Bedroom comes with fitted wardrobes. with spacious lounge/diner. Master bedroom with ensuite. location. Beautiful mature and large level garden. Bathroom. One allocated parking space. Avail unfurnished. Family bathroom. One allocated parking space. Avail unfurnished. Off street parking for 2-3 cars. Avail unfurnished. CALLING ‘SALES’ NOW ON! LANDLORDS Martin & Co sell property too. Rental property urgently required as we are Selling homes across Caterham, experiencing high demand. Coulsdon,Godstone, Oxted, Redhill, Competitive rates offered for Reigate, Warlingham & Woldingham. tailor-made packages. WE URGENTLY REQUIRE CALL NOW FOR ACCURATE LETTINGS VALUATION YOUR HOME TO SELL.
Holmesdale Park, Nutfield - £210,000 Brigade Place, Caterham - £430,000 Watercolour - £495,000
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Spacious one bedroom top floor apartment. Modern fitted Kitchen. Attractive light filled 3 bedroom townhouse. Fully fitted kitchen with Stunning 4/5 bedroom house set out on four floors. Fully fitted kitchen Bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Utility Room. lounge/dining area. Lounge with views. leading to spacious lounge and Dining area. Master bedroom with ensuite. Two secure gated parking spaces. Master bedroom with ensuite. Family bathroom. Access to Holmesdale Park tennis court. Garden leading to Double garage. Family Bathroom. Level Garden. Allocated parking.
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Caterham 01883 347446 Successfully Selling Properties Godstone 01883 744344 Across East Surrey Warlingham 01883 622258 Since 1936
CATERHAM CATERHAM CATERHAM £340,000 £175,000 – £265,000 £190,000 This bright and spacious 3 bedroomed semi-detached house is beautifully presented and close to 4 Newly converted flats; Two 2-bedroomed, each with a private garden, and Two 1-bedroomed all with Ideal investment or first time purchase: a second floor, 2-bedroomed flat benefitting from a garage and Caterham Valley railway station, shops and amenities. EPC D off-street parking and within close proximity to Caterham town centre and railway station. no onward chain and ideally placed for Caterham on the Hill High Street. EPC D Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Caterham Office • 01883 347446
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CATERHAM CATERHAM CATERHAM £400,000 £364,995 £700,000 An attractive Victorian detached family house benefitting from three double bedrooms, two reception Set within close proximity of Caterham Valley railway station and local amenities this unique three year This beautifully presented Tudor style family home boasts a huge amount of character and charm and rooms, a detached garage and within walking distance to Caterham railway station, old modern property provides light, modern and spacious accommodation over three floors with offers four double bedrooms and sits in a generous surrounding plot with off road parking for a number shops and amenities. EPC E stunning views across the valley. EPC B of cars and detached garage. EPC D Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Caterham Office • 01883 347446
WARLINGHAM WARLINGHAM WARLINGHAM £480,000 £435,000 £435,000 Attractive double fronted, detached bungalow with pretty south facing rear garden and ample off road Very well presented, bright and spacious extended Victorian semi-detached house, 3 beds, 2 Extremely attractive 1930's detached chalet bungalow offers adaptable accommodation on 2 floors parking. Located close to the village centre and many amenities. 3 beds, bathroom & wetroom. EPC E bathrooms, level garden and off road parking. Excellent location close to village centre. EPC D with a large loft room/bedroom. Tiered landscaped gardens. Detached garage/workshop. EPC E Warlingham Office • 01883 622258 Warlingham Office • 01883 622258 Warlingham Office • 01883 622258
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