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Vol. 10 Issue 6 February 2015 www.livingwithin.com Elizabeth Meatyard meets for tea Elmbridge residents urged to with Samantha Cameron at No.10 remain vigilant to stop fraud The police are warning residents in victim's bank cards have been stolen or Elmbridge to remain vigilant following used fraudulently and will ask them to a number of recent fraud offences phone their bank to cancel the card and needs. where elderly and vulnerable residents will offer to send a courier to collect the “We are always looking for more have been targeted. card or a sum of money. help and if anyone has an hour to In recent weeks Surrey Police has The fraudster then stays on the line spare at least once in a 3 week period received a number of reports from and obtains the victim's bank details I would love to hear from them,” residents who have received telephone whilst they think they are phoning Elizabeth said. calls from someone claiming to be their bank. A courier then calls at the a police offi cer or similar who then victim's address saying they have been The contact details for anyone attempted to convince them to hand sent by the police to collect a parcel - the interested in getting involved are: over large amounts of cash and bank envelope containing the card or money. Richard Coxon, Volunteer Service Manager cards. Detective Constable Ben Kirby said: [email protected] The offenders often claim that a "We have seen an increase in reports of Telephone 020 8934 3620 fraud offences across north Surrey since the start of 2015 and we are deploying additional offi cers and carrying out Increase in Surrey primary further patrols to tackle this issue. "These offences are a particularly James Berry, Elizabeth Meatyard, Samantha Cameron and Elaine Miller despicable as the offenders often school applications target innocent elderly and vulnerable Thames Ditton’s Elizabeth Meatyard Elizabeth said she was inspired members of our communities. recently visited No.10 Downing Street to set up the scheme after visiting a The increase in the number of applications Since 2012, the council has created "I can assure north Surrey residents for a reception hosted by Samantha friend in hospital who struggled to eat for primary school places in Surrey adds more than 8,500 school places. Surrey is that a lot of work is also going on behind Cameron. at meal times. up to enough pupils for a multi-million facing a £215 million funding gap for the the scenes involving offi cers from our Elizabeth Meatyard - who is well Kingston has since undertaken an pound school. 13,000 places needed over the next fi ve CID, the Local Proactive Unit and the known as a Living Within contributor intensive recruitment of more than Surrey County Council has received years. Action Fraud Team to establish who is - was invited to attend No.10 by 385 Dining Companion Volunteers 466 more primary applications for next Linda Kemeny, Surrey County responsible for these offences and bring James Berry, the Conservative Party’s comprised of public volunteers, non- September than a year ago. Council’s Cabinet Member for Schools them to justice." Prospective Parliamentary Candidate clinical hospital staff and community That is the equivalent of fi lling a new two- and Learning, said: “These fi gures Since the beginning of 2015, there for Kingston and Surbiton. groups who provide practical support form entry primary that would cost at least show the continued strain being put on have been four offences of this nature James was impressed with and companionship to encourage £6 million to build. education in Surrey at a time when many reported in Elmbridge. Elizabeth’s inspirational work in the older patients at mealtimes. More than 13,600 applications for places of our schools are already full to bursting. Anyone who can assist offi cers with voluntary sector at Kingston Hospital. The aim is to enable older patients were submitted by last week’s closing date "We need to fi nd 13,000 extra places in their investigation is urged to contact Two years ago she set up an initiative to eat well and as independently as compared to just under 13,140 a year ago, our primaries and secondaries in the next Surrey Police on 101 or 999 if a crime is for volunteers to provide practical they are able to. early analysis of admissions fi gures reveal. fi ve years to meet unprecedented demand currently in progress. Information can support and companionship at As it is a volunteer led effort, it frees The latest news comes after a record but without adequate funding we’ll no be passed to the independent charity Kingston Hospital for older patients up clinical nursing staff to focus on number of applications were submitted longer be able to guarantee every pupil Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 at mealtimes. the patients with the most complex for Surrey secondary places in September. will get one." 555 111. INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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WWW.LIVINGWITHIN.COM – Email [email protected] – Telephone 01276 858750 2 LIVING WITHIN February 2015 Make a will and support your Andy & Son chip up Christmas trees local hospice this February and raise cash for Born Too Soon

Princess Alice Hospice is encouraging people Julia Russell, Individual Giving Manager at living in Surrey, Middlesex and South West Princess Alice Hospice said: "This is the 5th year London to get their wills up to date for free during that we have run Make a Will Fortnight and it is its Make a Will Fortnight, which runs from 16 to always very popular. 27 February. "We are very grateful to all the solicitors who Thanks to the generosity of local solicitors, who kindly donate their time; last year 67 people used are waiving their usual legal fees, people will be the service, raising £14,000 of essential funds for able to make or amend a will by simply making a the Hospice - a target that we hope to beat this year. donation to the Hospice. "Although the solicitors are providing their The suggested donation for the solicitor's time services free from charge we hope that people will and expertise is £100. Participating solicitors can be generous in their donations to the Hospice. be found by visiting www.pah.org.uk/makeawill "You are under no obligation to leave a legacy Howell Jones Solicitors will be taking part in the to the Hospice in your will, but any gifts would be campaign again this year. Senior Solicitor Jess received with grateful thanks." Buttaci said: "We are delighted to, once again, Princess Alice Hospice's Make a Will Fortnight be supporting Princess Alice Hospice with Make runs from 16 to 27 February 2014. To take part, a Will Fortnight. A will makes it much easier for simply contact a participating solicitor listed your family or friends to sort everything out when on www.pah.org.uk/makeawill and make an you die - without a will the process can be more appointment to meet with them during the time consuming and stressful. fortnight. "If you don't write a will, everything you own will be shared out in a standard way deﬁ ned by the law - which isn't always the way you might want. It can also help reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax Andy and son Thomas 9 chipping up the Christmas trees in Claygate. that may be payable on the value of the property Andy Baldwin was kept busy last month when over £700 to Born Too Soon at Kingston and money you leave behind and can also be used he chipped up Claygate's old Christmas Trees at Hospital. for planning for long-term care. the Scout HQ in Oaken Lane. Together with his "All the woodchip from the day has been left for "Writing a will is especially important if you team from Andy's Gardening Services, which 1st Claygate Scouts to spread on their woodland have children or other family who depend on you included nine year old son Thomas, more than pathways and we thank them for the use of their ﬁ nancially, or if you want to leave something to 100 trees were collected on the day and some car park again this year. Thank you again for people outside your immediate family. Preparing people brought their trees along to the centre. your kind generosity and to Born Too Soon for a will is something that you should not delay and It was all for a good cause. Andy's wife Emma all the work they do which we know all too well given its importance is something you should trust said: "Thank you so much to the kind residents as both our sons were born early; Joshua at 28 to a specialist solicitor to get right." of Claygate and surrounding areas who donated weeks and Thomas at 34 weeks." Record number apply for 2015 Prudential RideLondon ballot

Local law firm Taylor Fordyce has since its start in 2010 always aimed to provide a first class legal A record number of cyclists have registered ballot entry has set another record. "We think service to its range of clients from private individuals and small businesses to large enterprises, their interest in this year’s mass-participation this is the biggest number of people to apply for developers, government institutions, international corporations and investors. RideLondon event on Surrey’s roads. a sportive anywhere in the world," he said. "The The 100-mile ride on Sunday 2 August has growth of cycling in the UK continues to develop at Taylor Fordyce are now pleased to announce the appointment of Family Law and Mediator Martin Chambers at the Sunningdale office. Directors Peter Taylor and Rory Fordyce see the attracted 86,001 applications. The ballot has been an extraordinary rate and Prudential RideLondon further development of the Family Law department as a natural addition to the firm’s existing drawn and riders are discovering this month if is proud to do its part in getting more people on company commercial, commercial property, litigation, employment, residential conveyancing they have won a place. bikes." and general private client work. More than 25,000 riders are expected to Living locally, Martin has in excess of 30 years’ post participate in the sportive, which begins at Queen qualification experience. Martin is a member of the Law • Commercial Society Family Law Panel and of Resolution, the organisation Elizabeth Olympic Park and heads out through of family lawyers and other professionals who are committed London to the testing hills of Surrey's beautiful to the constructive resolution of family disputes. Martin • Property trained with Resolution as a Family Mediator. countryside before coming back to the capital • Conveyancing and a spectacular fi nish on The Mall in front of Martin’s legal specialisms include divorce, judicial separation, nullity, civil partnership breakdown and dissolution; other Buckingham Palace. relationship breakdown; financial, property and pension • Construction The event has already set two UK records for issues following relationship breakdown; Children Act matters; Inheritance Act and Trusts of Land Act Claims • Planning charity fundraising in a one-day cycling event. together with the drafting of pre/post nuptial, pre/post civil In 2013, riders raised more than £7 million and partnership, cohabitation and separation agreements. • Corporate in 2014, despite very challenging wet and windy Prior to joining Taylor Fordyce Martin worked for a number weather, the riders raised more than £10 million of firms in Surrey, Hampshire, the City and the West End of • Civil & Commercial London, establishing family law departments at two London for charity. practices. Litigation Event Director Hugh Brasher believes that the Martin describes himself as an extremely experienced and client focused family lawyer, committed to operating in an • Wills and Probate approachable and down to earth manner, always to the highest standards of quality and professionalism. He utilises up to date technology and methods in providing legal • Trusts services and fosters links with many other professionals to ensure high quality and efficiency. • Matrimonial LIVING WITHIN Martin is married with two teenage children. He is a member of the RG Blue Sox Softball Club. He also enjoys running. He • Family Law is a supporter of and volunteer collector for Help for Heroes 01276 858750 and a member of the Help for Heroes Running Team. He will • Employment be running the London 10k 2014 in order to raise funds for Help for Heroes. He is also a supporter of Helen & Douglas [email protected] House and of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. • International www.taylorfordyce.co.uk • email: [email protected] 61 Chobham Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire SL5 0DT Tel: 01344 637960 D3B Fairoaks • Chobham • Surrey GU24 8HU 1 & 2, City Business Centre, Hyde Street, Winchester SO23 7TA Tel: 01962 841041 24 Upton Lovell, Warminster, Wilts BA12 0JW Tel: 01985 851206 February 2015 LIVING WITHIN 3 Elmbridge on international rugby map with flower bikes ‘More than Memories’ Elmbridge's much loved planter bikes will make a welcome return to our Borough later this year to help celebrate the Rugby World Cup 2015 which kicks off when England takes on Fiji on 18 will September. Make a fortnight The Council has launched its rugby inspired Planter Bike Art Project which involves bikes 16 – 27 February 2015 being decorated by the community in the colours of countries competing in the Rugby World Cup 2015 and displayed throughout the Borough. Make or In just over nine months, 20 nations will battle it out for the privilege to take the coveted Webb amend a Will Ellis Trophy home. Matches will take place in free many venues across England. Elmbridge has been for selected as a base for four teams (Wales and Fiji at the Xcel Leisure Complex, Walton on Thames and Italy and Namibia at Cobham Rugby Club). As part of the Planter Bike Art Project, members Local solicitors have of the community will be given free rein to decorate agreed to write a the Rugby World Cup 2015 themed bikes. They will pick a participating nation and let their standard Will or change imagination do the rest. an existing one free of Councillor Mary Sheldon, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, said, "The fl ower bikes were Find participating solicitors at charge in return for a a great success in the Olympic year and during the suggested minimum Commonwealth Games last year. We are calling www.pah.org.uk/makeawill all Elmbridge residents to rise to the challenge Will you choose the colours of reigning Rugby 01372 461808 donation of £100 to of transforming each bike into a piece of art to World Cup champions New Zealand or another celebrate the Rugby World Cup 2015. I am looking aspiring contender? For further information on Princess Alice Hospice. forward to seeing some amazing colourful displays how to get involved in the project, visit www. to brighten up Elmbridge in the summer and mark elmbridge.gov.uk/RWC2015 email arts@ this fantastic occasion." elmbridge.gov.uk or call 01372 474568. www.pah.org.uk

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Telephone: 01372 463100 Thinking of selling, buying, renting or letting? 5 & 6 High Street, Claygate Talk to the people with the knowledge. 4 LIVING WITHIN February 2015 Seven year old Malachi becomes Surrey actress Ruth Wilson Met’s youngest police recruit and triumphs at Golden Globes

takes part in passing out parade Surrey's Ruth Wilson has won Best Actress in a TV Drama for The Affair. The show is made in the US by Showtime (the company behind A young boy who became Kingston borough's argue that Malachi is one of the bravest people here Homeland). youngest ever police recruit was the guest of honour today. Ruth triumphed over established American at the Metropolitan Police's fi rst passing out parade of "At the age of one Malachi was diagnosed as having a A-listers Claire Danes, Viola Davis, Julianna 2015. brain tumour, and a month before his second birthday, Margulies and Robin Wright. Seven year-old Malachi Tyler who was diagnosed he lost full use of his sight. In the last 12 months "I'm very amazed," she said. with an incurable brain tumour and neurofi brosis at alone he has had many complex and extensive brain The actress was nominated in 2008 for best the age of one, made a 'bucket list' of things he wants surgeries. performance by an actress in a miniseries or TV to experience during his life, and many of these things "On the day that this little boy visited Kingston movie for BBC's adaptation of Jane Eyre, but Golden Globe success: Ruth Wilson involve the police. Police Station for the fi rst time he won the hearts of missed out on picking up top prize. "It was more observation ... we are thrilled with all her In September 2014, a number of his wishes came every member of staff at Kingston - his positivity, his than a little disappointing," she said. successes especially winning The Golden Globe. true when he visited Kingston police station. During cheekiness, the constant giggles and ultimately his The 33 year old LAMDA trained actress was "Like many at Notre Dame our holistic, his visit, he used a police radio, rode in a police car and courage in the face of adversity humbled us all. In the born in Ashford, Kent but grew up in Shepperton. academic approach to education allows our made his fi rst ever arrest during a training exercise. Met one of our values is Courage - which is epitomised She attended Notre Dame School in Cobham and students to embrace life and follow their dreams. Since then Malachi has been invited to visit other by this little boy and his family." Esher College, Thames Ditton. We all are following Ruth’s successes with great commands within the Metropolitan Police Service, Mrs Sherna Treherne who taught Ruth at Notre interest." which includes Mounted Branch and a visit to No. 10 Dame said: "Ruth is remembered as having great The 2015 Golden Globe Awards ceremony was Downing Street. In October last year he was issued integrity in everything, always very mature for watched by 19.3 million people in the US. British with the badge number ‘PC 999VK’. her age with a wonderful quirky sense of humour. actors Eddie Redmayne and Joanne Froggatt also Malachi recently completed his latest wish by joining She had excellent analytical skills and collected prizes. 197 new police recruits to symbolically complete the Met Police training, by participating in a passing out parade. To ensure that he looked the part, Malachi was issued with his own police uniform, which was Hospital to Home service launched at handmade by the MPS Uniform Services team. Malachi was also issued an award in recognition of his attendance at the parade and in introducing Kingston for vulnerable patients Malachi, Kingston Borough Commander Glenn Tunstall said: "It is a real honour for me to introduce the youngest of our recruits on parade today - to his Kingston Hospital is launching its new ‘Hospital to groups and services then please get in touch." family he is Malachi Tyler but to us he is PC 999VK Home Scheme’ which will help ease the transition Many people are unaware of the services and support Tyler of Kingston Police Station. between hospital and going home for vulnerable available to them within the community. Hospital to Malachi Tyler wearing his full police uniform at the passing "Although he is amongst good company - I would out parade patients, including those with dementia. Home volunteers will help reduce the fear and anxiety Research shows that many older people are fearful that many patients feel when they are discharged and of going home and in the UK, there are over 80,000 will offer emotional and practical support in hospital people who are chronically lonely and do not have by running errands, accompany patients on the Popular stylist relocates to Esher family, friends or neighbours looking in on them. journey home and help them get settled in, and will Laura Shalev Greene, Head of Volunteering said: keep in touch through telephone befriending services. "We are looking for volunteers to help with our new Volunteers will provide assistance for up to six weeks Hospital to Home project which provides support to and will help service users to identify and access local Ladies and gentlemen in Esher, Claygate and the surrounding area will vulnerable and elderly patients returning from hospital services that they need. Training and support will be be delighted to know that The Hair Gallery in Esher continues to offer back to their home. given. excellent customer care, a welcoming atmosphere and - for 2015 - a "If you can spare three or more hours a week If you are interested in becoming a volunteer new face. and would like to support patients on the wards, at Kingston Hospital contact Richard Coxon, Popular hair stylist Neil Nash-Williams has joined the team after accompany them on the journey home, make regular Volunteer Service Manager on 020 8934 3620 or 25 years at a Claygate salon. Over the years he has developed befriending calls and provide information about local email [email protected] professional long term relationships with a large client base and is excited about his move to The Hair Gallery. "It's the right place for me to be," Neil told Living Within. "I knew the high standards that The Hair Gallery expected, so it was Temporary alcohol recovery facility a good fi t." When Neil was considering a move from Claygate, he was looking for "three P's" - proximity, professionalism and personalities. He in Kingston declared a success said The Hair Gallery was the natural place to go. Neil has been friends with Hair Gallery founder Chris Blake for many years. Chris now co-owns the salon with Rani Hawari and A pilot scheme to provide a temporary alcohol been a huge multi-agency success. We looked after they were delighted to welcome Neil on board. recovery facility in Kingston town centre has been 64 patients suffering from the effects of too much With an established and loyal clientele, as well as declared a success after over 350 people benefi ted alcohol, therefore helping to free up beds in the a steady stream of new clients, The Hair Gallery from the service. local Emergency Department. The trial also meant focuses on providing unparalleled service Gary Taylor, Chief Inspector, Metropolitan Police that 45 ambulance callouts to alcohol related and specialises in the latest cutting trends, Service said: "The Safe Place & Alcohol Recovery incidents were not needed, allowing them to attend hair design and colour. Each client Centre was a very welcomed facility for Kingston other patients that required their assistance." is treated individually, and through town centre over Christmas and New Year. Having Those helped included revellers needing a place consultation, will create a style to suit dedicated ambulance staff locally based ensured to sober up, those seeking information or advice you. police offi cers were able to focus efforts on public and people requiring assistance to travel home The Hair Gallery is open fi ve days a safety and crime prevention instead of spending safely. Pastoral support was also provided by week from 7.00am (closed Sunday time with drunks waiting for ambulances. We Kingston Street Pastors and members of Everyday & Monday). On Thursday the salon would welcome this facility on a permanent basis." Church. is open until 8.00pm. An online The ‘Safe and Sound’ centre was open for nine Akhtar Shah, Kingston Venue Pastor, Everyday booking service is now available sessions run on Friday and Saturday nights Church said: “We've had a brilliant time working at thehairgallery.net. Telephone throughout December and on New Year’s Eve. alongside the emergency services, Street Pastors 01372 465180 or 467072 for more It was run by London Ambulance Service staff and Samaritans to create a safe haven in the middle information. in partnership with Everyday Church, Kingston of town. It’s been a privilege to welcome such a Street Pastors, Kingston Council, Valiant Security diverse group of people each night - students, and Kingstonfi rst. local residents, Kingston workers and homeless Kier MacLean, Team Leader Paramedic, London people - all hanging out together in God's house. It Ambulance Service NHS Trust said: "The trial has doesn't get much better than that." February 2015 LIVING WITHIN 5 Milbourne encourages traditional values

Milbourne Lodge is a Pre-Prep and Prep School and the school provides a warm and supportive for boys and girls aged 4 to 13. environment in which each child feels valued and Founded in 1912, the school has a long- can ﬂ ourish. Traditional values and standards are standing tradition of preparing children for encouraged and prevail throughout the school. Common Entrance and Scholarship exams to the Milbourne Lodge is a very energetic school which most prestigious and well known public schools. provides endless opportunities and variety. In the past 5 years alone over 50 academic, art, Every child is encouraged to build on their own music and sports scholarships have been won by particular talents and to discover new ones. Here our pupils. at Milbourne we believe a happy child is a busy The academic curriculum, taught by a highly child! experienced and dedicated team of staff, is Located in Esher, Surrey, the School is situated supported by excellent music, art & sports in over 8 acres of beautiful grounds within easy programmes, with games played every day. A access of the A3 and M25. A daily bus runs from strong emphasis is also placed on pastoral care SW London. Developing skills for future success Start on the right foot www.notredame.co.uk

Access to the virtual world can be an effective and challenge. TASIS students thrive in an educational tool, and TASIS The American School atmosphere that celebrates the school’s in England uses technology across its curriculum international population and encourages the to enhance classroom learning. ability to understand multiple perspectives. From the interactive learning wall and 3D Academics are balanced by participation in a printer in the school’s new Centre for Innovation, broad range of activities. The school’s focus on Inspiration, and Exploration, to the touch tables character development, communication skills, used in the Kindergarten, students of all ages and the ability to challenge thinking produces regularly harness the power of technology. rounded, conﬁ dent, high-achieving students. Open Days - UG 0DUFK and 11th -XQH 201 “It’s more than just encouraging academic In addition to a forward-thinking, broad- Notre Dame School, Cobham 01932 869990 ability, it’s about nurturing potential,” says based American curriculum, TASIS offers the Headmaster Michael McBrien. “Being able to International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma to offer the most advanced classroom facilities and qualiﬁ ed post-GCSE students. TASIS graduates equipment helps us to do that.” gain acceptance to prestigious universities in the Small classes and an experienced faculty provide UK, the US, and worldwide. highly individualised attention, encouragement, See www.tasisengland.org for more information 6 LIVING WITHIN February 2015 Be Amazed... A welcoming, secure and stimulating start to school life at Glenesk The Look Out Discovery Centre

Glenesk is a unique Pre-Prep School & Nursery and art are all incorporated into the curriculum A Great Family Day Out, Whatever the Weather! with a ﬁ ne record of academic success, specialising rather than being optional extras. in preparing children for entry to all the very best As a stand-alone Pre-Prep School, Glenesk does Surrey Prep schools. not feed to any one school thus giving parents a Glenesk understands that the early years of a strong element of choice for the next stage of their child’s life are so important and aims to create a child’s education. Parents also have longer to see secure, stimulating and happy environment in in which direction their child’s academic potential which they can thrive. and talents develop before choosing a Prep school. Glenesk also believes every child is an individual and aims to develop their talents accordingly, For further information please contact whether academic, creative, social or sporting. Judith Kadhim, Registrar on 01483 282329. Glenesk prides itself on providing a welcoming start to school life, especially during those early years when a child’s key skills and attitudes are developed. Pupils are encouraged to take part in, and enjoy, a wide range of sports, including swimming in the school’s indoor heated pool. Music, dance drama Hands-on Science fun for all the family Open Daily - over 90 exhibits to see, touch and explore. 10am-5pm

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The Look Out Discovery Centre (Opposite Coral Reef) Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7QW Tel: 01344 354400 Email: [email protected] www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be www.facebook.com/thelookoutdiscovery Living within Ascot February 2015 LIVING WITHIN 7 Claremont teaches values for life

Claremont Fan Court School is a co-educational They receive the very best education taught by independent school for children age 2½ to 18 years teachers who embrace the School’s values and old, set within 100 acres of historic landscaped family atmosphere. grounds in Esher. In our spacious and inspiring The School aims to provide each pupil with a environment children are encouraged to think breadth of educational, cultural, social and sporting creatively and investigate widely. opportunities, through which the full potential of In the Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School each individual may be realised. Moral integrity and the pupils develop an understanding of themselves character education, together with high academic and others. Values for life are taught in a supportive, expectations, are established and developed within caring atmosphere with shared aims and aspirations small classes in our happy, positive environment. between home and School The curriculum prepares children for the next Prospective families are very welcome to visit stage of their education in the Senior School where the School. For further information please pupils are challenged academically and succeed. telephone 01372 473624. Dynamic environment at Notre Dame

Notre Dame School with its exceptional on-site swimming. Our curriculum is further enhanced facilities provides a dynamic environment giving with our forest school activities which take place every pupil the opportunity to develop and excel. within the 25 acres of secure parkland. Sessions are The talented and dedicated teaching staff ensures ﬂ exible to suit the family’s needs. Hot lunches and the girls achieve outstanding results in all areas of teas are available. Early Birds opens at 8:15am and the academic curriculum. Set in 17 acres of Surrey Night Owls after school club runs until 5:30pm. parkland Notre Dame girls enjoy high levels of More improvements are planned for 2015, success in all areas of Sport while the 380-seat including a new 3G all-weather hockey pitch professional theatre gives pupils a really unique and six netball courts with a new pavilion from opportunity to tread the boards from a very young where parents can enjoy watching their daughters age; in drama, singing, ballet and dance or playing compete in the many matches and tournaments their individual instrument of choice. they participate in. Notre Dame operates private Notre Dame’s facilities include an outstanding coaches from: Nursery which welcomes boys and girls from the • Barnes, Fulwell, Mortlake, Putney Bridge, age of two and follows the Early Years Foundation • Putney Heath, Richmond, Sheen, Stage Guidance. As well as their own classrooms • Teddington, Twickenham, Wandsworth, and outdoor play areas they can access the whole • Wimbledon and all over Surrey offering school facilities such as the indoor swimming pool, ﬂ exible single or return journeys. the treehouse, large indoor sports arena, and enjoy www.notredame.co.uk specialist teaching for music, ballet, Spanish and 01932 869990 8 LIVING WITHIN February 2015

until you are ready to cook them. When you are ready to eat, place a large pan of water on to boil for the pasta (linguine or spaghetti would be good), and, when it is boiling, salt it well. In the meantime, heat a wide, shallow, heavy-based pan, one for which you have a lid and one in which the clams will sit comfortably in one layer, add a little oil and a clove or two of garlic, sliced or chopped, and, as soon as the garlic starts to cook (and well before it starts to burn) add a generous splash of white wine, and/or a St Valentine, the patron saint of lovers, celebrated few diced, skinned and seeded fresh tomatoes. When, for centuries on 14 February each year in spite all is good and hot, throw in the clams, clamp on the lid Tarragon Chicken of there being no clear single identity for him or and time for about 3 minutes, cooking all the time over striking reason why he has become associated quite a fairly high heat and shaking the pan a couple of times so completely with romantic love. Nevertheless, the during cooking. Poach the chicken pieces in a roasting tray, name Valentine is very much associated with hearts Check after 3 minutes and, if the majority of the covered with water, few lemon wedges and a and fl owers and all things pertaining to lovers and clams are open wide and looking plumply ready, turn pinch of salt. his Feast day is documented as being so connected off the heat, sprinkle the whole with some chopped as far back as the late 1300s when Chaucer made fresh parsley, check and adjust the seasoning (ie add Oven at 160c, this will probably take 30mins or reference to St Valentine’s day in his poem The salt and/or ground black pepper to taste) and give so. Remove to a plate to cool, and then put into Parliament of Fowls; the birds of the air gather on a quick stir. Leave, uncovered, to one side until the the fridge to chill. this particular day in this particular poem to plead pasta is done. If you are feeling perfectionistic, you can for and choose their mates (some, it must be said, remove about two thirds of the clams from their shells, Allow the chicken to get cold before taking from more successfully than others). leaving a few with shells intact to look decorative, and the fridge and slicing quite thinly. Modern day St Valentine sentiment may be you can strain off the sauce and reduce it a little to considered to have become a little formulaic concentrate the fl avour (before seasoning) but neither The sauce is very easy simple beat the sour cream and lacking in imagination. There is attached to step is strictly necessary. into the mayonnaise to a smooth mixture, add the Valentine’s day, as with so many other religious days While the clams are cooking, cook the pasta zest and juice of a lemon. Chop the tarragon quite of observance, a bit of an industry, and cards and gifts according to the instructions on the packet but set your This is a really delicious dish which is quick to fi nely and add to the sauce along with seasoning may tend toward the cheesy and the more general timer for a minute less than those instructions say that prepare. Hope you enjoy. to taste. rather than the personal. An anonymous card sent to it will take to cook. When time is up (bar that minute), the object of one’s affection may suffi ce for the young test the pasta for doneness - it should retain a little YOU WILL NEED Now mix the chicken into the sauce and turn out and the young at heart but, assuming that, like me, hardness at its core but be almost cooked through. onto your favourite serving plate. Finally decorate you are past the stage of furtive cards and mystery Remove the pasta from its boiling water (using tongs, Serves 4 - 6 People with the strips of sundried tomato. admirers, how best might one push the boat out and a spaghetti fork or a large slotted spoon or spider) and 4 skinless chicken fi llets show that you care this St Valentine’s Feast? put it into the pan with the clams; turn the heat back 1 pack fresh tarragon Lovely with a green salad and new potatoes with You could book a table at a restaurant and let on under the pan. Toss the pasta with the clams until it 1 200g jar Hellmann’s mayonnaise chopped mint. someone else do the cooking. You will, of course, have is well coated with the sauce that the clams have given 1 medium pot sour cream ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• to sit with other Valentine couples trying hard to fi nd a off and serve immediately (sprinkled with a gesture of About 6 sun-dried tomatoes sliced thinly When she’s not writing, Elizabeth runs her own little personal romantic space in a public setting, and olive oil and more chopped parsley if you like). From Seasoning catering business. She has also set up an initiative you will probably need to have planned well ahead - start to fi nish, the whole thing can be made in just a Juice and zest of 1 lemon with volunteers who help feed patients at Kingston good restaurants will be busy - but there is no doubt little longer than the time it has taken for you to cook 1 lemon for poaching chicken Hospital at meal times. that good food cooked by an expert can be a treat. the pasta. But to avoid the cliché, not to mention the slight Lobster can be added to pasta in similar fashion; if awkwardness of attempting romance against all the it is already cooked (as I am assuming is likely) you odds in a crowded room, you could stay home instead can warm chopped lobster fl esh (with or without and cook for your beloved. It is probably best to Invest shell attached) with similar ingredients used as a base in something a little special ingredient-wise, chill a to those that I have suggested for the clams (you will bottle of bubbles, with no need to worry about who is not need a fi ercely high heat this time - cooked lobster going to be noble and drive home afterwards, and do requires only gentle warming, not further cooking). make a dessert. I would avoid, however, going in for You may want to soften some fi nely chopped fennel anything that is going to take hours of work or likely in a pan and add a small splash of pastis and a scant to be in any way a disappointment in terms of reaction sprinkling of chopped tarragon as substitutes for the gained against time spent or from over ambitious garlic, white wine and parsley (allow the fennel to cook menu planning. gently until it is nice and soft before adding the lobster) As the old dictum has it “Faites Simple”. While a - these gently sweet aniseed fl avours, if not overdone little luxury is unlikely to go amiss and pains should and overpowering, can complement lobster very well. be taken to avoid the humdrum for this particular Tomato gives additional colour and fl avour, but is, as week night supper, this doesn’t have to mean a multi- for the clams, entirely optional. coursed extravaganza either. Choose what you will, a Given that it is Valentine’s day, whether you choose good steak or something roasted if you like, but some to stare doe-eyed at each other across a shared dish of shellfi sh I think would be perfect; lobster, perhaps, noodles, like that famous scene from Disney’s “Lady if your wallet runs to it, but, if not maybe some clams and The Tramp”, is your affair entirely and I shall or prawns. Mixing any of these with a little pasta will not make any further suggestions except to say that I stretch them to a fi lling supper with a touch of the would add a simple dessert - a crème brulée, a melting exotic about them and they couldn’t be easier or faster chocolate fondant, or perhaps a pink tinged cake of to cook. some sort - and to wish you all a Happy St Valentine’s Clams require scrubbing when you bring them Day. home, individually, under clear, cool, running water; Erica x any open ones that don’t close up when they are tapped www.acookinthekitchen.co.uk should be discarded before cooking, and conversely, www.acooksblog.com any that don’t open up when cooked should be discarded after. Once washed, leave them covered “Spice a dish with love and it with a cool damp cloth (or newspaper) in a cool place pleases every palate” ~Plautus (the salad compartment of the fridge is probably best) February 2015 LIVING WITHIN 9 Bright future for Claygate brewery COMING SOON TO THE ROSE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– By Jeremy Gordon ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Look beyond the garage door of any local home and you’re likely to fi nd a nice, shiny company car. ROSE But there’s one up and over in Claygate where the car doesn’t ever get a look in. It belongs to Ward Councillor Alex Coomes and it’s the nerve centre FASHION of Brightwater Brewery. Alex had been home-brewing for over 20 years and was taught by his father, Ted. Three and a half years ago, Alex turned his back on a career in the Featuring SHOW city and took the bold step of turning his long-time East, Hobbs, hobby into a career. Jigsaw, Monsoon, “I wanted to work for myself,” Alex said. “I’ve Oasis, Reiss always liked good food, and making good beer and many more comes into that bracket.” Since founding Brightwater Brewery, the Thu 29 Jan business has gone from strength to strength. Its fi ve beers, including the popular Daisy Gold, are on rotation at over 30 pubs and on tap on a permanent basis in Claygate at The Foley Arms, The Hare & Hounds and the nearby Surbiton Golf Club. “Supporting Brightwater Brewery has been a great success,” said Hare & Hounds Landlord, Nick Stafford. “We’re very much a community pub and the whole village loves that it’s on tap. Top Notch is a particular favourite.” Brightwater Brewery is also opening a shop outside Claygate Railway Station this month. the cask as well as bottled beers. The shop will be open on Thursday, Friday and “Any commuters coming back after a hard day’s From the writer of Saturday evenings, selling real ale straight from grind can come straight across and get a pint of Calendar Girls, Tim Firth our beer if they wish,” Alex explained. “We’ll even be able to provide them with a few of the necessary accoutrements, like bunches of fl owers or chocolates, to take home to their partners who might be a bit upset at them getting home late!” A new beer, Lip Smacker, is also being brewed specially for Valentine’s Day. When asked about the pressures of juggling his role as a Liberal Democrat councillor with running the brewery, Alex replied: “You have to be very Tue 3 - Sat 7 Feb well-disciplined. It’s not all happy days, sitting there and drinking beer. You’ve got to put the graft in, as with anything in life.” Brightwater Brewery’s continuing success and Claygate’s lack of industrial sites could mean a diffi cult choice between expansion and staying in the village at some point in the future. But Alex is committed to staying in Claygate if possible: “I’d much rather be brewing in the village, where I was brought up, where I live and where I’m a councillor as well.” Asked whether becoming a brewer had dented his passion for beer at all Alex exclaimed, “No, it’s made it worse - I’m as thirsty as ever!” Cheers to that. New tasty choices on the menu for patients at Kingston Hospital

A new menu, with tasty meal choices, has been are met is one of the most important ways to help launched for patients at Kingston Hospital. a patient recover from illness. We have listened to Following patient feedback, in patients at the the extensive feedback from patients about our food Hospital will now enjoy more options at meal times and made changes on that basis. Working with including scrambled eggs, fruit, and a selection of patients, staff, volunteers and catering contractors yoghurts for breakfast as well as bacon and sausages ISS, we have developed a menu that better meets Thu 12 - Sat 14 Feb By Jerome K Jerome at the weekend. There are also light meal options the needs of our patients and offers a wider choice." for patients offering a range of savoury pastries, New patient menu booklets will be provided to homemade soups, omelettes and sandwiches. Main each patient at their bedside so that they are aware meals will now include a choice of homemade soup, of all the food choices available. ROSE THEATRE KINGSTON a main course and a range of hot and cold desserts In addition to this, the Hospital’s Maternity Unit such as chocolate éclairs and custard tarts. has already launched a new plated meal service Visit Duncan Burton, Director of Nursing and Patient giving greater fl exibility of meal timings to new rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee) 020 8174 0090 (bkg fee) Experience said: "Ensuring that nutritional needs mothers. 10 LIVING WITHIN February 2015 are intended to benefi t from the Trust and as such Money Matters they are the benefi cial owners. A benefi ciary can be specifi cally named i.e. my daughter Madeleine Africa- Safari and much much more with Peter Sharratt or a class of people such as ‘my children equally’. Holiday feature by Greenstar Travel and African Pride If the benefi ciary is named as per the fi rst example and you subsequently had more children they may then not be able to benefi t (depends on the Trust). If however you used the second wording any children in future would then automatically become benefi ciaries. If you are using the Trust in conjunction with a Life Assurance Policy or an Investment, the provider will normally have a range of Standard Trusts that you can select from and use. You normally only need to add the details of the settlor, trustees and benefi ciaries, and then get it signed and witnessed. A settlor can be, and indeed will usually also be, a trustee but additional trustees should also be appointed, ideally two more. Being a trustee is a responsible position and you need to make sure you appoint someone you Trusts know and of course trust. They also need to be in a position to fulfi l their Q. We are aware that Trusts can be used for trustee duties and so ideally they should be Inheritance Tax Planning but have no idea what is located in the UK. involved in setting one up. Can you explain? A trustee can also be a benefi ciary. The one exception to this is the settlor; they can be a A. There are a number of different types of trustee but NOT a benefi ciary. Trusts and to cover them all in detail would A Trust does not generally need to be mentioned not be practical, so I will provide some general in a Will, as the Trust will typically apply to a There is an old African proverb “Let him speak who information that would apply to most types of specifi c asset or property. Also the Trust will take has seen with his eyes” and reading these few wise Trust. precedence over the Will so gifting the asset/ words it could easily be extended to add….. “Heard There are three parties to a Trust; the fi rst is the property in the Trust to someone else via the Will, with his ears, smelt with his nose and felt with his ‘Settlor/s’. These are the individual/s that create will not have any affect. heart”, for anyone visiting Africa will have their the Trust having decided what asset or property senses stimulated more than anywhere else on earth. they want to put in to it. Send your queries to Peter Sharratt, Kirk Rice LLP, The Africa is huge and offers a range of fabulous holiday The second is the ‘Trustees’. These are the Courtyard, High Street, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7HP choices- so where to start? individuals who are now the legal owners Email [email protected] The ‘safari region’ covers eastern and southern of the trust assets/property. They have the Africa. responsibility to administer the Trust for the Please note: answers are given for general Let’s look at some of the common ‘safari’ questions third and fi nal party to the Trust which is the guidance only and specifi c advice should be taken we are frequently asked: ‘Benefi ciaries’. These are the individual/s that before acting on any of the suggestions made. Which country and when? the best options for that budget and we will advise Africa has around ten countries offering safari you of how that fi ts in with your own ‘ideal’ holiday holidays, with each having its own attractions, requirements. wildlife experiences and accommodation, with different climates and seasons. What might I be able to see? Is it large herds of elephants or leopards, or wild Which type of safari? dogs? Whilst nothing can be guaranteed we work There is a huge range from luxury lodges to mobile hard to try and maximize our client’s preferences to tented camps. Part of a small group or tailored to ensure the experience is all it is hoped to be. individual requirements? A longer stay in one place But Africa is not just safaris – It offers amazing or a variety of locations? scenery, beautiful coasts, ancient rock art and stunning accommodation. What is the cost? So check out the many African Pride holiday We will ask you to give us an idea of your budget. This options by contacting Greenstar Travel and you too enables us to use our knowledge and expertise to get can “see with your own eyes”. Greenstar Travel has been based in Claygate for over 30 years and assists its clients in making their perfect holiday choices. Contact Greenstar Travel for full details of the African Pride programme of fabulous holidays to Africa. February 2015 LIVING WITHIN 11

term injuries so take it slowly. Eventually you’ll be able to run for several minutes without walking at all. You should be able to speak Get set for the 2015 Stretching without feeling out of breath. If not, slow down. TOBY’S It is important to stretch the muscle groups of the legs It is good to mix running on different types of Kempton to Reading Fitness Forum before you try to run, particularly in cold weather. terraine as it not only strengthens the muscles but Rotate ankles, stretch your calves, hamstrings and also challenges your balance and softer surfaces WANT TO RUN BUT DON’T KNOW HOW? quads for at least 5 minutes. Alternate jogging for 2 alleviate stresses and strains. bike ride challenge START WITH SMALL STEPS minutes and walking on the spot for 3 minutes until you are ready to start. When you have fi nished use Clothes Running is fun, sociable and does wonders for your this routine for your warm down. It doesn’t matter what you wear as long as you fi tness and with the London Marathon approaching invest in a decent pair of running shoes and some runners seem to be everywhere. By following a Mix running and walking shops now even analyse your running gait for you simple programme and training with friends you Few people can run a mile at the fi rst attempt so before you buy a pair. will carry on burning excess Christmas calories. don’t even try. Instead mix running and walking, run for 30 seconds then walk for 90 seconds. Repeat Rewards A Goal this nine more times for a total of 20 minutes. When Running rewards with weight loss, steady progress, If you can fi nd a goal of a 5km run scheduled for two you can comfortably run/walk for 20 minutes 4 less stress, more energy and a host of health benefi ts. or three months time it will give you plenty of time times a week change your run/walk ratio increasing to prepare. Rushing your training can result in long the amount of running time in between each walk. Nutrition Keep well hydrated at all times and eat a balanced The British Heart Foundation London to Reading diet. When you progress to longer distances start Bike Ride is back for an amazing fourth year in taking on carbohydrates with a low glycemic index March. which will allow you to maintain energy levels for The organisers describe the ride as a fantastic but longer. achievable challenge. This is one of the fi rst big rides of the year, so it’s the perfect excuse to rescue your Good luck. bike from the back of the shed and show it some TLC. Setting off from Kempton Park Race course the 40 If you need any help, advice or motivation please mile route will take you through the outer fringes of don’t hesitate to contact me. London into the beautiful countryside and open roads beyond. Until you reach Christchurch Meadows in Toby Garbett. the heart of the bustling town of Reading. London to Reading is ideal for those looking to get fi t, training @tobygarbett for another event or just wanting to get a bit more [email protected] active in 2015. www.tobygarbett.com The entry fee is £15 for adults and £7.50 for under 18 year olds. Your entry fee covers the cost of running the event; it’s your sponsorship money that will help save lives. Toby Garbett is an Olympian and The event takes place Sunday 29 March. Riders can two-time World Champion rower. He set off any time between 8.00am and 10.30am. The combines his own training regime with event fi nishes at 4.00pm providing leading edge fi tness training Email [email protected]. Visit www.bhf.org.uk to private clients. Telephone 0845 130 8663 Work on Kingston’s super cycle highway to begin in spring

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The men in suits at Kingston Council are looking to along the River Thames and a pedestrian and and start work on a widely publicised scheme to consider- cycle superhubs at Surbiton and Kingston railway ably improve facilities for cyclists along Portsmouth stations. Road from the town centre to Surbiton. Kingston has been handed £32.7million for the In March a report will be presented to both King- scheme by the Mayor of London. ston Town and Surbiton neighbourhood committees, On Portsmouth Road a segregated two-way track which follows a 21 day consultation period. Building will be built. The track will lead directly into the work is set to begin in April. Main construction work Thames Boardway project which will lead in turn to will begin in the summer and the new cycling facility a bridge over the river from Kingston railway station 10 Church Street • Esher KT10 8QS will be available for use by late 2015. to Hampton Wick. 01372 467072 • 01372 465180 It's all part of a wider scheme dubbed "Mini-Hol- The Portsmouth Road scheme has a budget of £1.4 www.thehairgallery.net land" that includes a 700m boardway for cyclists million. 12 LIVING WITHIN February 2015 Help sought for information following burglary at Walton on Thames home

Offi cers from North Surrey CID are appealing for anyone who may have seen a car matching this de- information following a break-in at a property in scription or the men themselves as offi cers believe Walton-on-Thames on Saturday 10 January. they could help with their enquiries. It is believed the offenders forced entry through Investigating offi cer Detective Constable Vicky patio doors to the rear of the property in Homefi eld Garside, said: "It would appear that the offenders Road, sometime between 7.30pm and 9.00pm, were disturbed by the return of the owner who has before making an untidy search of the house and been left very shaken and upset by the break-in. stealing numerous items. "It is possible that this burglary was planned in It is believed the offenders stole a Crown Derby advance and possible that the perpetrators may china dinner set, two Royal Doulton fi gurines, a have even visited the area in the days prior to the fake Rolex watch, a Boss watch and a black hand- incident to get an understanding of the layout. bag totally a value of more than £3,000. "Burglary is always an upsetting offence for vic- A grey coloured estate car with three or four male tims, and we would like to hear from anyone who occupants was seen in the vicinity around the time may have been in the area around this time during of the incident and offi cers are keen to speak to Saturday evening and have any information."

We supply and fit both commercial & domestic: vertical • roller • pleated • wooden venetian aluminium venetian • Roman blinds • shutters curtains • fabric tub chairs All our blinds are custom made GoodGood GardeningGardening • • • Free measuring service • • • withwith AAlisonlison JonesJones 01784 471122 191 High Street, Egham, Surrey TW20 9ED www.bellevueblinds.co.uk February Gardening with Alison Jones of interest, with many varieties to choose. It is the myriad fl ower colour that makes heather such a Spring bulbs are such a welcome sight this time display. of year. If you’re craving spring colour, brighten As well as the fl ower colour, heathers have up your patio with some delicate Narcissus ‘Tête à wonderful, fl at leaves, which change colour Tête’, ready planted in containers. through the year. They deepen and intensify as the Narcissus give bright and beautiful yellow year goes on and sometimes russets and browns colour, bringing the garden back to life after the take over. Their habit is like any plant used to winter. They are easy to grow and reliably make growing in harsh conditions – squat but defi ant their appearance every year. When autumn comes, and almost dome-shaped. you can plant them in the ground, keeping the Many heathers grow best in acidic soil, so you container in use for the next fl ush of spring fl owers. may need to add some specialist compost. I like to Dwarf Narcissus ‘Tête à Tête’ is the most popular, give mine good drainage by adding horticultural but there are plenty of others. I particularly like grit to the compost. We have soil testing kits at ‘Baby Moon’, in pale canary-yellow, which is great Garsons if you are unsure of your soil PH. for rock gardens and one of the very latest narcissi If you don’t have acidic soil, heathers can be to fl ower. The charming ‘Baby Moon’ is covered grown in pots and containers. Try burying a with delicate golden blooms every spring. It’s ideal container so it can’t be seen. Apart from some for containers as the foliage is very fi ne. pruning, they need little care. I give them a feed in Narcissus dwarf varieties have a compact habit, spring and remove older stems. meaning they are great in all kinds of containers Our houseplant of the month is the Areca. and not so easily caught by the wind. Look out for Just like a protective angel, Areca is a palm that the extraordinary ‘Rip van Winkle’ with its scented watches over your health. Bring home an Areca bright golden double pom-pom like fl owers. and it immediately starts working on your health. Narcissus make great cut fl owers, with a gorgeous It removes poisonous elements from the air and fragrance and they’ll last a week in a vase. brings humidity into the atmosphere to improve Another lovely addition to the garden this month air quality. In return, it likes a light position but not is the heather. Heathers were a national treasure direct sunlight. of upland areas, bringing people luck, and shelter The palm is different to other sorts in that the to game birds. They are hardy, colourful and full stem comes individually out of the ground, instead of shooting off a central stem. When the Areca is happy and healthy, it develops new stems and grows in width. Make sure that you water regularly so the root never dries out. I hope you venture out in the garden during February.

– Until next month, happy gardening!

Call today on: Alison Jones is Plant Buyer for Telephone: 01483 820226 Mobile: 07939 688597 Garsons Farm email: alexander_rooﬁ [email protected] in West End, Esher February 2015 LIVING WITHIN 13 Boyce Thornton Cobham 01932 868 448 Oxshott 01372 844 200 The local property experts Claygate 01372 470 123

Manor Road South, Hinchley Wood £995,000 Woodstock Lane South, Claygate £1,155,000

Description: A well presented four bedroom extended family home, situated just This well presented, semi-detached, period, family home has been sympathetically extended and offers a short walk from Hinchley Wood Station and shops. This property offers well flexible accommodation. The property has four bedrooms, three reception rooms and a vaulted ceiling proportioned and spacious accommodation with a large rear garden. EPC D. family room with galleried area. Further benefits include a secluded garden and double garage. EPC E.

Woodbourne Drive, Claygate £825,000 Rythe Close, Claygate £725,000 Gordon Road, Claygate £539,950

A beautiful character bungalow with spectacular views A beautifully presented, modern four bedroom end of A beautifully refurbished, three bed, fi rst fl oor apartment over Telegraph Hill. Located within walking distance of terrace family home located in a gated development built located in a highly sort after road in the heart of the local station and amenities with the potential to extend circa 2006. Offering off street parking and situated within Claygate. This property benefi ts from off street parking, a upwards to create a substantial family home (STC). walking distance of the local schools, shops and station. front westerly facing garden and is situated just moments EPC D. EPC C. from Claygate’s shops, station and local schools. EPC D.

Since the start of the New Year we have seen an increase in activity with numerous enquiries from buyers regarding new and existing properties leading to three sales already agreed in a variety of prices ranges.

If you are looking to move or would like to know the current market value of your home, then please call your local Claygate ofﬁ ce to speak to one of the team and arrange for a free market appraisal of your property.

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Set within perfectly manicured gated grounds, Spacious bedrooms 5, 6 and games room are Glenmead and Byways are situated in one of all on the second floor. the most desirable residential roads in Ascot, There's even a large area up there where the consisting of large architecturally varied family whole house ventilation system sits, that's homes in generous plots. perfect for storage. This is a prime part of the capital city's Glenmead and Byways have under floor commuterland where large houses are heating to all floors, fully fitted security routinely demolished to make way for even alarm systems, CAT 5E wiring - and stunning larger houses. Where one home with tennis chandeliers in the entrance hallways. court once stood on the south eastern side of Friary Road adjoining the junction with Monks These properties are on the market at a Walk, Glenmead and Byways now stand in guide price of £4.25 million. Contact Richard all their splendid Georgian-featured modern Cracknell at Edwards & Elliott 01344 623411. glory. The area is very well known for its variety and quality of schooling facilities, with Friary Road falling within the catchment of Charters Sports and Science college and private schools such as The Marist, Coworth Flexlands and TASIS all nearby. St Francis Catholic Primary School sits directly opposite Glenmead and Byways. While tucked away off the main road in a woodland setting, Glenmead and Byways are within strolling distance of South Ascot shops and Ascot railway station is just 1 mile away. The kitchen features bespoke Charles Rennie Inside a large utility room / boot room there's Step inside Byways to a large hallway Mackintosh painted in-frame shaker kitchen a Miele washing machine, condensing tumble providing access to all the ground floor's main with composite stone worktops and upstands. dryer and water softener. rooms, including a large study, drawing room, The chef of the house can perform their On the opposite side of the room a door leads family room and kitchen perfectly styled with magic on stainless steel finished appliances to what must be one of the most stunning ornate mouldings, high skirting boards and consisting of a Falcon Range Cooker and guest/staff suites we've ever seen, comprising deep sash windows. extractor hood, Miele multi-function Pyrolytic a bed sitting room, en-suite and kitchenette. The kitchen and orangery - which features oven, steam oven, warming drawers and an Back out in the entrance hallway, a sweeping large bi-folidng doors to the garden - is perfect integrated microwave combination oven. staircase with architectural black decorative for family life. The tidy landscape garden Other appliances include two fridge/freezers, metal balustrade and chrome handrail leads features mature shrubs and trees and has the wine cooler, coffee machine and Quooker the way to four bedrooms on the first floor. added bonus of a secret garden planted with boiling water tap. For the chief bottle washer The master bedroom features a large dressing spring bulbs. there's an integrated dishwasher. room, ensuite and access to a balcony.

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Surpassing all expectations Ascot, one of the world’s most exclusive addresses. Enter Montrose and Kingsland Court and you’ll be in no doubt. A short walk to the vibrant high street, this is gracious living on a grand scale. These individually crafted apartments of distinction offer a lifestyle that simply surpasses all expectations.

Large 2 bedroom apartments • Secure under croft parking with lift access • All have south facing patio garden or balcony • Close to Ascot Racecourse • Easy access to Heathrow Airport, M3, M25 and M4

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Price guide: £895,000 to £975,000

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Tel: 01372 471111 Web: www.catco.co.uk Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

CLAYGATE £625,000 CLAYGATE £710,000 Rarely available; an immaculately presented ground ﬂ oor luxury apartment with A beautifully presented and deceptively spacious three bedroom character cottage two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property has the advantage of it’s own approximately half a mile from the station. Fabulous open plan kitchen/family area private garden and 2 private parking spaces. Situated in this sought after location with bi-fold doors leading onto a superb West facing garden. Must be seen! within easy reach of Claygate’s shops and railway station.

CLAYGATE £600,000 HINCHLEY WOOD £1,295,000 Traditional semi detached home located in this favoured road offering excellent Fabulous family home with excellent well planned family accommodation extension potential subject to the usual consents. The property beneﬁ ts from three imaginatively designed with a wonderful rear garden. Conveniently situated for all bedrooms and good size rear garden. Viewing recommended! of the amenities of Hinchley Wood. Early viewing recommended!

CLAYGATE £449,000 CLAYGATE £2,650 PCM Superb 3 bedroom family home located opposite a central green and offering well A very spacious four bedroom detached house with a lovely south facing garden planned accommodation which is very well presented throughout. Excellent rear ideally located in this small select cul-de-sac literally within a few minute’s walk of garden and to the front off street parking. Internal viewing highly recommended! the village, K3 bus route and main line station. Available immediately. 16 LIVING WITHIN February 2015

Wentworth Estate £10,950 pcm A magniﬁ cent house of about 6,500 sq ft on the renowned Wentworth Estate just a short walk from the varied local shops, restaurants and railway station. Fitted with a mixture of wood ﬂ ooring, ceramic tiling and high quality carpets as well as lavishly appointed interior designed curtains / blinds. EPC Rating D65.

7 5 6 2 0.6 beds baths receptions garage acres Virginia Water £5,600 pcm A superb end of terrace town house on this luxury development with 24 hour security and fabulous leisure facilities for the sole use of the residents and their guests including an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gym as well as two outdoor tennis court. Refurbished to include a new kitchen/breakfast room, new bathrooms and carpets. EPC Rating: D63.

5 3 4 beds baths receptions

swimming 2 pool gym garage Virginia Water £3,500 pcm Situated in a most convenient position, a few hundred yards from the pretty shopping parades of Virginia Water with its excellent shops for day to day needs, restaurants and mainline railway station with a fast service of trains to Waterloo in 42 minutes. Available for a 6 month rental. EPC Rating: D68.

4 2 6 2 0.33 beds baths receptions garage acre approx

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CLAYGATE Situated in one of the most popular roads in Claygate is this beautiful detached family home of approximately 2788 sq ft. This fantastic home is ideally SOLD STC situated for local schools, the village centre, and Claygate train station giving access to London Waterloo. Energy rating C. MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE, 4 FURTHER BEDROOMS, 3 RECEPTION ROOMS, BATHROOM, KITCHEN, GARAGE, GARDEN

Guide Price: £1,350,000

CLAYGATE Old Point is an attractive and substantial, five bedroom, two bathroom, traditional tile hung detached family home enviably located in the heart of the FOR SALE Ruxley Heights estate. Ruxley Heights is perfectly located in the charming Surrey village of Claygate with its fine variety of local shops and main line station offering fast and frequent links to London Waterloo. Energy rating D. MASTER BEDROOM WITH DRESSING ROOM AND EN SUITE, 4 FURTHER BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, 2 RECEPTION ROOMS, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, 2 UTILITY ROOMS, STUDY, CONSERVATORY, GARAGE, GARDEN.

Guide Price: £1,350,000

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Sunningdale £1,975,000 An imposing & highly spacious detached family home enjoying lovely grounds of approximately three quarters of an acre, set in a very popular location. Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Four Reception Rooms, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Conservatory, Utility Room, Two Bedroom Suites plus Two Further Double Bedrooms & Bathroom, Second Floor Double Bedroom with Dressing Room, Shower Room and Sitting Room, Triple Garage with Annexe Over, Gated In & Out Drive. EPC- D60.

Thorpe Green £950,000 An exceptional newly refurbished home providing over 2,000 square feet of living accommodation, occupying a private plot of approximately 0.4 acres. Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room, Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room, Three Further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Utility Room, Driveway accessed via Electronically Operated Gates, Large Private Mature Garden, Summerhouse. EPC- C75.

Virginia Water £750,000 An attractive and immaculately presented detached family home enjoying private mature gardens, situated in a highly popular residential road. Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Kitchen/Breakfast Room open to Dining Room/Drawing Room, Conservatory, Family/Games Room, Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room, Three Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Single Garage, Off Street Parking, Private Rear Gardens. EPC- D62. 01344 845050 6 Station Approach, Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4DL buckinghams.com February 2015 LIVING WITHIN 19

Wentworth Estate £3,795,000 A beautifully appointed brand new Runnymede Homes built residence offering exceptional accommodation over three storeys, with grounds approaching half an acre in a lovely tree lined setting. Grand Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room open to Family Room, Utility Room, Stunning Master Bedroom Suite with Sitting Room, Dressing Area and Excellent Bath & Shower Room, Four Further Bedroom Suites, Au Pair Suite above Double Garage. EPC- B83.

Wentworth Estate £3,950,000 A stunning brand new three storey residence having been completed to an excellent specification and finish, situated conveniently close to the heart of Virginia Water village. Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, Wonderful Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room, Utility with 2nd Cloakroom, Exquisite Master Bedroom Suite, Five Further Bedroom Suites, Top Floor Laundry Room, Double Garage with Annexe Suite over, Easterly facing Gardens of approaching Half an Acre. EPC-C80.

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Wentworth Estate £4,600,000 A brand new Georgian style residence built by award winning developer Bridgewater New Homes Ltd, offering superbly finished accommodation and enjoying landscaped South Westerly facing grounds of one acre. Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Study, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room, Cinema Room, Sitting Room & Games Room opening out to Private Courtyard, Utility Room, Four Full Bedroom Suites plus large Guest/Staff Bedroom Suite, Detached Triple Garage. EPC- B82.

Sunninghill Guide £3,000,000 An intelligently designed and extremely spacious brand new home constructed by the highly regarded developers Belvedere, enjoying South Westerly facing rear gardens in a superb private road location. Grand Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room open to Family Room, Utility Room, Boot Room & 2nd Cloakroom, Four Full Bedroom Suites, Fifth Double Bedroom, Media Room/Bedroom Six, Bath/Shower Room, Annexe/Games Room over Double Garage. EPC- B87. 01344 845050 6 Station Approach, Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4DL buckinghams.com February 2015 LIVING WITHIN 21

Wentworth Estate £6,500,000 An imposing Tarrant built home providing superb family accommodation & enjoying wonderful private grounds approaching two acres in an excellent location. Grand Reception Hall leading to Library Area, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Family/Cinema Room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Master Bedroom Suite with Spacious Bathroom, Two Dressing Rooms & Balcony, Guest Bedroom Suite with Balcony, Four Further Bedrooms (Three En Suite), Shower Room, Detached Single Storey One Bedroom Annexe, Triple Garage. EPC- D68.

Wentworth Estate £6,000,000 A truly unique bespoke residence constructed in a 17th Century farmhouse style using reclaimed materials, complemented by beautifully manicured grounds in excess of one and a quarter acres and enjoying panoramic views across Wentworth Golf Course. Grand Reception Hall with Vaulted Ceiling, Cloakroom, Triple Aspect Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study/Library, Superb Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room, Conservatory, Utility Room, Master Bedroom Suite with Balcony, Two Guest Suites, Two Further Bedrooms, Bathroom, Triple Garage with large Annexe over, Landscaped South Easterly Facing Grounds, Direct Access Onto Wentworth Golf Course. EPC- D65. 01344 845050 6 Station Approach, Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4DL buckinghams.com 22 LIVING WITHIN February 2015 Of course the higher rate (£41,865) and additional rate (£150,000) thresholds are Taxing also points where the rate increases, and consideration should be given to keeping Times income within the lower band. For taxpayers with income falling around these points it is crucial to consider what action can be taken to reduce exposure at the higher rate. In year pension contributions and gift aid contributions in the year or subsequent year will reduce the amount paid at these thresholds.

So for example, if you have two children aged 12 and 9 then in the current tax year you will receive child benefit of £1,770. Because your income is more than £50,000 (and I have assumed your spouse earns less than £50,000) then you would with Graham Jennings be required to repay £885 of the child benefit. However, if you instead decided to make pension Q: My total income for the current tax year will be contribution in the year (2014/15) of net £4,000 around £55,000. I am employed and so I assume then you would not have to repay the child there is very little I can do to save tax, any ideas? benefit. HMRC would add a further £1,000 to your pension pot to make a total £5,000 A: There are two critical thresholds of income that contribution so an added benefit. In summary a all tax payers need to be very aware of whether they £5,000 contribution to your pension pot would are employed or self-employed. This is because the only cost you £3,115 (£4,000 less £885). marginal rate of income tax can be very high once the threshold is breached. Any reader interested in discussing this topic further First, where a taxpayer is subject to the high can telephone Graham Jennings on 01344 875000. income child benefi t charge claw back with income Send your taxation and accounting queries to between £50,000 and £60,000 this can lead to very Graham Jennings, Kirk Rice LLP, The Courtyard, high marginal rates where child benefi t is claimed High Street, Ascot SL5 7HP for a large number of children – for four children Email [email protected]. this is 72% and for eight children, 100%. Please note: answers are given The second critical threshold is taxable income for general guidance only and between £100,000 and £120,000 where the specifi c advice should be taken £10,000 2015/15 personal allowance is abated at before acting on any of the the rate of £1 for every £2 of income. If the income suggestions made. in question is non dividend income this gives a marginal rate of 60%. Sunninghill Carpets & Flooring Ltd

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I’m woken by my black Labrador jumping on the bed and kissing

Wendy Varcoe, Executive Director, Community Foundation for Surrey, Richard Waller, Chairman, Elmbridge Community Fund, me at 6.30am. Love him to Dominic Raab MP and Rob Moran Chief Executive , Elmbridge Borough Council. A new community fund launched in Elmbridge to Community Foundation for Surrey, an independent encourage philanthropic giving has raised over charitable trust established to inspire local £13,000 to support local community and voluntary philanthropy. The foundation is already very active pieces, but his breath is enough to groups. in the area, and over the last three years has awarded Grants will be awarded by the panel to support more than 30 grants in Elmbridge totalling over local community and voluntary groups who £80,000. are ‘making a difference’ to the quality of life in The Fund already has a talented team of panel knock anyone unconscious! Elmbridge. Grants offer support to a wide range members who have in some way or other ‘made- Greetings dear reader – Can you believe its punk! of community and voluntary groups in Elmbridge a-difference’ to their local community, and is now February already! By the time we eventually left the restaurant helping the elderly, disadvantaged and disabled delighted to welcome new members who will bring January zoomed past with The Angel to carry on the celebrations, I think the staff among others. signifi cant experience and expertise to the new (youngest daughter), celebrating her 18th were going to have their own party. Either that Elmbridge Community Fund panel member organisation. Among these new panel members birthday and Boy Wonder (moody son), his or a nervous break-down... Seriously, hats off Dominic Raab, MP explained: “Our aim is to are local businessman Tony Kelly, Chief Executive 16th birthday. Could I feel even older? Such to them, they were brilliant. increase cooperation with leading local charitable Walton Charity Jackie Lodge, Chief Executive bad planning – felt like we were hemorrhaging With regards to work, we have a number of organisations by building a permanent fund to Elmbridge Borough Council Rob Moran, Sir Gerry money. My wallet still hasn’t recovered from parties that we’re working on. The latest craze support communities across all of Elmbridge and Acher, Chairman Heart of the City and Rob Douglas, Christmas and suddenly we’re straight into is using huge warehouses either in London inspire local giving to benefi t the local community.” former High Sherriff of Surrey and Chairman of the birthdays... or on trading estates and erecting marquees By building permanent endowed funds grants Queen Elizabeth Foundation for the Disabled. The Angel wanted to have close family for inside them. can be awarded from the income generated in Elmbridge Community Fund’s Chairman, a meal to celebrate and we went to Henrys Part of the building is taken up by these perpetuity, supporting the local community now Richard Waller commented: “Although we live Grill in Esher. I cannot recommend it highly structures and the other part is themed and and in the future. Four founding donors have in what is generally accepted as one of the most enough. The guys and gals were so helpful used as a wild dance/drinking area. They are already come together to create the fund, and their affl uent areas in the country, the statistics about and the live music was great. At one point Boy terrific fun and we have fire eaters and strolling generous donations have been nearly doubled the Elmbridge area are actually quite shocking. The Wonder was dancing around doing a ‘shopping musicians etc., to meet and greet people in through the government Community First Match Elmbridge Community Fund is a major way that trolley’“ dance, whilst the waiters shimmied the car parks. Street food is very ‘in’ – which scheme. The fund now seeks others to come forward can help direct local giving to assist the quality of around him! is like festival food – open air cooking from to further build the fund. life in the area. We have set our sights high with a Don’t you just love it when a gang (in our Thai food to chilli burgers etc and we also base Wendy Varcoe, Chief Executive of the Community funding target, of £1 million in fi ve years. This is case 15 guests), are all trying to order food ? these in the cark parks. It creates a fantastic Foundation for Surrey said: “By maximising Gift Aid the kind of target that will really 'make a difference'. You ask a simple question like ‘Who’s having atmosphere. The great thing is that the parties and tax incentives your donation to the Elmbridge Think how much that kind of sum could mean a starter?’ and the reply is ‘Err well yes. No. can go on till really late/early morning, as Community Fund can go further to support even to an organisation in your local area. We are also Oh I don’t know. Are you?’ The waiter smiled nobody lives nearby! When I say great, I mean more people, providing a very effective way of delighted to have added such a high quality of new patiently. After 10 minutes with everyone super for the client – not so good for my bad saving tax and supporting the local community.” members as panel members. They will undoubtedly saying the same thing, I noticed the waiters’ mood when I wake from such a late night. The Elmbridge Community Fund is part of the help us enormously in reaching our target!” smile slipping slightly as he mumbled he’d give I always ask Smiler (non-smiling hubby), to us more time. Bless him. We’d already been in keep my dogs downstairs so I can have a lie in there over half an hour! When it came time for after a late night. Unfortunately he has a habit us to order the main course, I noticed we’d been of leaving all the doors open, so I’m woken by allocated two new waiters and the earlier chap my black Labrador jumping on the bed and had moved to the other side of the restaurant, kissing me at 6.30am. Love him to pieces, as far away as possible. but his breath is enough to knock anyone At the same time that I was having a jolly unconscious! You can only imagine how happy partying with the family, my lovely team ran a and joyous I am. Seriously, his latest excuse is 60th Birthday party in a nearby venue. Earlier that the dogs can open the doors by themselves. in the day I’d dressed the venue using a number Yeah, they can really turn round nobs and push of drapes and this involved a great deal of pins. the doors open... Meanwhile the kids have Whenever I’m up a ladder decorating, I usually already started giving me a hard time by asking use whatever I’m wearing as a pin cushion. if they can book an appointment to see me! Having rushed from that party venue to The Charming... Angels party, I was already dressed in my glad On that note I’m off to Cafe Nero for yet more rags. At one point in the evening, whilst I was caffeine and cake waving my arms around in an attempt to grab a Have a great February and don’t forget bottle of bubbly, I felt such a sharp pain in my Valentines Day – Please remind Smiler if you chest. It took me a while to realise I still had all see him! the pins from the draping in my top! Nobody had the heart to tell me I looked like a geriatric - JJennyenny 24 LIVING WITHIN February 2015

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