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March Garden Cottage Mickleham 2018 Dear friends Last month we announced the appointment of the Reverend Canon John Harkin We offer comprehensive Probate and Insurance Valuations Mickleham as our new Parish Priest and his return to Mickleham after an absence of twenty P F Windibank Auctioneers years. We now know that John will be formally licensed at a service to be held in St. The Halls Reigate Road Dorking RH4 1SG Bullimores LLP licenced to carry out the reserved legal activity of non-contentious probate in England and Wales by the ICAEW Michael’s Church on Monday 23rd April, which is of course St George’s Day. 01306 884556 [email protected] Parish Magazine St George brings to mind Shakespeare’s Henry V at Agincourt. Henry’s call to arms just before the battle seems very apt beginning with Once more into the breach dear A community magazine for Food Served All Day – Free Wi-Fi friends, once more and concluding Cry God for Harry, England and Saint George. Mickleham and Walkers – Muddy Boots – Cyclists – Families and dogs St George is the patron saint of England but one has to wonder why. George was a All welcome published under the auspices of Mickleham PCC with an 3rd century Greek who became an officer in the Roman army and is venerated as a Lovely function room available for independent editorial panel. Christian martyr throughout both the western and Orthodox churches. He is patron meetings family and business events saint of at least fifteen countries including India, Russia, Iraq, Egypt and Portugal and The magazine is published at Near Box Hill and Westhumble Station Please see also patron saint of about twenty cities including Beirut, Rio de Janeiro, Barcelona, the beginning of each month 01306 889932 www.steppingstonesdorking.com Moscow and even Preston. Anyway St George’s Day is on 23rd April. There was a [email protected] except January and August. website time when that well known Scotsman Stan Spence would fly the flag of St George for Copy Deadline from his home opposite the church, a tradition which the present owners of that for the house continue particularly when England are playing at Twickenham. We are in Lent and the period of forty days leading to Easter. It reminds us of Christ’s pril special A 2018 time in the wilderness as he prepared for his ministry which would culminate in Magazine STEAK NIGHT events Holy Week with a triumphal entry into Jerusalem followed by the Last Supper, EVERY TUESDAY Sunday torture and death on the Cross. But that was not the end. Easter and resurrection th TWO COURSE MEAL 4 March changed all that. GLASS OF WINE send to: So we wait for Easter and then St George’s Day. £19 Sue Tatham St Anthony Pilgrim’s Way Westhumble Dorking RH5 6AW John Banfield 01306 882547 Churchwarden [email protected] Sherlock Funeral Service Contributions in any form Photograpth: Ben Tatham are welcome as are good Sherlock Funeral Service is an quality photographs. There Independent family owned business, is no charge for advertising established over 100 years local charity and community events. However the editors l Private Service Chapel & Rest Rooms reserve the right to shorten l Home visits arranged if required omit or reformat articles submitted for publication l Pre-Paid Funeral Plans available depending on space. l Free Parking Telephone: 01306 882266 Trellis House, 190 South Street, Dorking RH4 2ES. Printed by Bishops Printers Portsmouth Winter Garden at 1st February Email: [email protected] Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons 3 Lenten Lunches It’s Party tarting on 16th February a series of weekly Lent Slunches are being held, each hosted by a different Time Again person. There is no charge for these simple meals of ook the date – 21st July 2018. soup, bread and cheese. Instead guests are invited to Join us for Delay your holiday and join us at make a donation to local charities. As numbers are limited B Juniper Hall for an evening of great Breakfast booking is essential. If you have any special dietary requirements please let your company, excellent food and first- The Running Horses host know when you book your place. Transport can be provided. rate entertainment. Theme: Post-War nd 9 – 10 a.m. • Friday 2 March – Host: Julia Siberry, Old House, Old London Road, Mickleham. Celebration with the chance to dress in Please book by the Tuesday before For directions please call her on 01372 375303. 1940s style if that’s what you enjoy or Men’s Breakfasts • Tuesday 6th March – Host: Liz Absalom, Chapel Farm, Chapel Lane, Westhumble. put on your ‘glad rags’ and dance the Third Saturdays For directions please call her on 01306 743411. night away to a 5-piece Swing Band, 17th March • Thursday 15th March – Host: Alison Wood, Abbotts Cottage, London Road, playing music from 1940s to 1980s. Book with: Andy Diamond Mickleham. For directions please call her on 01372 376443. Raffle, auction, welcome drink, [email protected] • Monday 19th March– Host: Mary Banfield, Garden Corner, Old London Road, canapés, pre-dinner entertainment Mickleham. For directions please call her on 01372 373912. and 2-course sit-down dinner. All Women’s Breakfasts this for £40 per head. And get the Thank you to all our hosts Fourth Saturdays satisfaction of raising much needed 24th March funds for local charities including the Book with: Stephanie Randall Come to Breakfast Juniper Hall Bursary Fund, Mickleham 0773 6933 482 Children’s Playground, St Michael’s Help needed he men's of each month asking for your menu [email protected] Community Nursery, St Michael’s Even if you cannot come, offers of in your holiday home, an afternoon’s and women's choice so we can order in advance for T School and St Michael’s Church. auction lots would be wonderful – gardening, sporting events or anything breakfasts are a prompt service. The menu includes a items that are hard to purchase such that uses your special talents. It all helps purely social full English breakfast with vegetarian Book your tickets today by contacting as a meal cooked for others, a stay to raise money for our chosen charities. events which option and several other choices such as Martine Brewer (See insert.) ea provide an opportunity for local people smoked salmon with scrambled eggs or to get together. We meet once a month Eggs Benedict, as well as orange juice, Handel’s Messiah on a Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at The John Harkin's T@ 3 toast, and tea or coffee. All great value Sunday 11th March Running Horses in Mickleham. There for £10 – payable on the day. 7.30 p.m. at Dorking Halls, March are no joining fees, no membership Licensing The dates for the next breakfasts are Box Office: 01403 240093 No event requirements and no obligation to on the left as are the contact details of n Monday 23rd April The Reverend All are welcome to come to come every month. All you need to do Andy Diamond who organises the men's Youth Choir Competition OCannon John Harkin will be licensed Lenten lunches instead is send your email address expressing breakfasts and Stephanie Randall who Saturday 17th March as our parish priest in a House for Duty your interest. looks after the breakfasts for women.. From 9 a.m. at Dorking Halls capacity. Everyone is invited to attend An email is circulated towards the end the service which will be held in St Monday See you there! he annual Musical major choral work sung by a large choir. Michael's at 7.30 p.m. 30th April TFestival begins this month with a The performance will be conducted performance of Handel’s Messiah and by Jonathan Willcocks, with orchestra Host: Julia Siberry the youth choir competitions. Each and soloists. Memorial Easter Lilies year as we approach Easter, the festival The youth choir competition is always The Old House very popular, with about twenty school Old London Road, Mickleham If you would like to make a donation towards the cost of the choir gives a performance of one of choirs and other young people’s choirs 01372 375303 Easter Lilies in remembrance of a loved one, please given their the Bach Passions or, as happens this 2017 Poppy Appeal I taking part – and always showing a very ALL WELCOME name and the donation to Anne Weaver. The names will be read year, of Handel’s great oratorio The hona and Roger Howell wish to high standard of singing. The main TRANSPORT AVAILABLE out during the Easter Day service. Anne's contact details are: 01306 Messiah. This is always a very moving Rthank all the residents in Adlers 883932 [email protected] occasion, an opportunity to hear a festival concerts will follow in April. Lane, Pilgrims Close and Pilgrims Ian Codd Way who gave so generously to the Poppy Appeal. The amount raised was £237.76. Rhona has collected from this Mothering Sunday 11th March Will Writing Service area for 47 years. If you are over 50 and live in the area, you can use If anyone feels able to collect in the 9.45 a.m. Mothering Sunday Workshop Age Concern Mole Valley’s Will Writing Service. future, in Westhumble or Mickleham, please get in touch with Neil Atkinson Once a month local solicitors, Hart Scales & Hodges are taking appointments In St Michael’s School for all 01372 879432 or me on 01306 882547, for Will Writing at the Age Concern Mole Valley offices in Dorking. (A suggested it would be greatly appreciated. accompanied children aged under 11 donation of £50-£75 can be given to Age Concern Mole Valley for the service. A solicitor would normally charge over £200-£300). Roger Howell 11 a.m. Mothering Sunday Family Service This item was accidentally omitted from In St Michael's Church To book an appointment for the Will Writing Clinic, please call 01306 899104/ 07442 017169 or by email: [email protected] the February magazine: many apologies Registered Charity No 1111678 to Roger and Rhona. Ed. 4 5 Photographs: Stephanie Randall Superb professional PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS & DECORATORS cleaning of carpets 40 Years Experience oriental rugs All aspects of painting and decorating Music upholstery curtains Workshop with and leather 01306 640418 Guardsman www.dorkingdecorators.co.uk Deborah anti-stain protection Approved by Trading Standards & Checkatrade Miles-Johnson • spot stain and odour removal • leather cleaning specialists Deborah Miles-Johnson combines a • flame retarding career as a singer with that of chorus • dust mite reduction service master and vocal coach. 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6 7 Mickleham and Westhumble Horicultural Society Mickleham and Westhumble Horticultural Society Hail and Farewell Spring Show Plant Sale AGM nother year and another Spring miniature scarecrows! The Plant stall 14th April 2018 Schedule Ato welcome! It is currently the will be well stocked as ever, just the time beginning of February and already we to be planting out, but all contributions A. Cut Flowers 12 Flowering shrub - 3 stems, same D. Cookery are enjoying snowdrops, crocuses and from your gardens would be most 1 Narcissus, including daffodils - single variety 23 A Simnel cake little irises. Now is the time when we welcome. And of course, tea and head, 3 stems 13 Vase of decorative foliage E. Flower Arranging have everything to look forward to in coffee and home-made cakes will be the coming months, but for April and 2 Narcissus, including daffodils - 14 Vase of mixed garden flowers 24 ‘Spring Sunshine’- a small on tap for all. the Spring Show it will be daffodils multi-head, 3 stems B. Pot plants arrangement I would particularly welcome support and tulips to the fore. To put a few 3 Miniature narcissus-3 stems, same 15 Foliage plant in a pot from our members at the AGM this 25 ‘April Showers’ - not more than in a vase is not a matter of great skill variety year as there are some important 16 Pot or pan of bulbs 15” width, accessories may be used so I hope we shall have lots of entries 4 Miniature narcissus-5 stems, mixed 17 Flowering plant in a pot (other F. Photography announcements to be made. varieties for us all to enjoy. The same with the than bulbs) 26 ‘Remembering Winter’ photography class, just two subjects – It was with great sadness that the we shall remember him by. George 5 Tulips - 3 stems, same variety committee learned of the death of was not a plantsman, but he used to C. Produce 27 ‘A Flower Carpet’ ‘Remembering Winter’ and ‘A Flower 6 Tulips - 5 stems, mixed varieties George Swallow in December. Apart send me photos from time to time for 18 Three seedlings for planting out - Carpet’ – so catch the moment on G. Children’s Classes-please from George’s memorable entries identification, usually for a daughter 7 Any other bulb - 3 stems, same vegetables or flowers, in one tray state age (under 16) your phone if you are not prepared variety with a camera. The cake this year is a into our shows – the most beautifully who had moved and was creating a 19 Tomato seedling - named variety 28 Photography: ‘Remembering 8 Small vase of primulas traditional Simnel cake, and there are crafted objects – he gave his time and garden. He always forgave me my 20 Three sticks rhubarb Winter’ expertise to the role of treasurer for awful maths when planning trips and 9 Wallflowers - 3 stems two flower arrangements to fire your 21 A spring vegetable - please display 29 Photography: ‘A Flower Carpet’ many years, long after he wished to put the sums right. We shall miss him 10 Pansies - 5 blooms floating on imagination. Children’s exhibits would on a dinner plate or similar 30 A spring flower arrangement: retire, and made us a raffle barrel which very much. Judy Kinloch water be particularly welcome, especially 22 Three leeks ‘April Showers’ 11 1 camellia bloom shown in a glass 31 A miniature scarecrow. All entries to be brought to Mickleham Village Hall between 9 a.m. and 9.45 a.m. Mickleham and Westhumble Horticultural Society The Plant Sale starts at 10:30 a.m. and the AGM at 11.15 a.m. Entry forms to the Show Secretary, Mrs Angela Gilchrist, Ashleigh Grange, off Chapel Lane, Westhumble Spring Show and AGM by Thursday 12th April. Please leave in the mail box at the end of the lane opposite Chapel Farm or email [email protected] by 8 p.m. at the latest. Saturday 14th April CLASS NUMBERS ENTRY FORM SECTION at the Village Hall. Contact details A Open for Entries from 9 until 9.45 a.m. Name ...... B and to the Public from 10.30 a.m. AGM at 11.15 a.m. Address ...... C Lots of coffee, tea and home-made cakes! ...... Plant Stall supplied by local gardeners. Phone ...... D Draw for Hampton Court Tickets and Raffle E F All donations of plants or cuttings gratefully received G + Age of child Membership Renewal uring February and March, our Archive Sale Dcommittee will be out collecting Mickleham & Westhumble I/We enclose £3 (min) per household subscriptions (£3) which go towards Horticultural Society (cheque payable to ‘Mickleham & Dorking Christian Centre meeting the cost of running our annual Membership Renewal Form Westhumble Horticultural Society’) and Saturday 3rd March 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. shows, a village tradition we very much st st would like to join the Society /renew Maps/ sales particulars/ prints/ library books/ reference books believe in. If we miss you, please fill in 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019 my/our subscription(s). I do not object Please come along and buy yourself a piece of Dorking history the slip below or contact Frank Warren, Name:______to my details being stored on computer to support your local museum our Membership Secretary, on 01306 for the Society’s records only. Telephone:______881270 who will be glad to send you a Please note: We not selling our Archive. We are selling duplicate items and material which is not Signed ______membership card. We would be very Address:______relevant to our geographical area, and which therefore will never be used by our researchers. grateful too if members are willing to Please return to: Frank Warren, We have been busy sorting through our collection and there are many, many fantastic items ______pass on their e-mail addresses so that Rockmead, Pilgrims Way, Westhumble, that will be available to purchase on 3rd March. we can communicate with you before a ______Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AP show. We promise not to inundate you! 8 9 Mickleham & Westhumble Local History Group • Bespoke dress making • Soft furnishings Update on the Village Archives • Clothing alterations his year we have donated to the cover many areas of contention that research showed that it was leased TSurrey History Centre (on long have arisen over the years, such as the to Allan Chaplin while he was serving • Curtains loan) the minutes and records of the plans to reduce the tragic accidents on in Ootacamund in India in 1898; he • Sewing lessons Westhumble Residents’ Association the A24, and the leasing of Norbury and his wife built the new house and from 1945-2017. They can be viewed Park to Surrey Wildlife. Ranging from lived there until their deaths; both are • Roman Blinds at the SHC in Woking, reference nos. historical planning applications to buried in Mickleham churchyard. Later 9189/1 and 9189/2. Mick Hallett has allotment holdings, the scope is hugely it was occupied by William Whitely, the Contact Tracey: 07511 079441 produced an extensive account of the various. Currently these papers are department store owner. The name contents which we intend to make being catalogued and entered on the Annie Besant is one we have come [email protected] available to members soon. archive spreadsheets, as are the many across before as she is said to have Other donations (approved by the PCC) items that add to our growing collection lead the strike of the matchwork girls include assorted churchyard plans, of the village’s history. who worked for Bryant & May (Bryant a second Bryant photograph album We have dealt with a number of being the owner of Juniper Hill in the We provide the best th of village scenes and parishioners, queries over the past year, some of late 19 century.) possible care for your feet including the late 19th century which are covered in the churchyard Every bit of research leads to restoration when the church was section. We spent some time looking another. Looking for The Cottage we Book your appointment: closed and services took place in an for the history and whereabouts of discovered a lot about Pinehurst, the 01372 454583 Since 1926, Capel-based and family owned iron building, and other records of a house called simply The Cottage, coachman’s/gardener’s cottage (now STRESS-FREE, local, national & worldwide Mickleham history written by Samuel which is shown on the 1895 Ordnance Little Pinehurst) and another that Woods in the 19th century. These can was then called Coal House Cottage. Bookham Contact us for your FREE estimate... Survey map but which was very hard to Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic also be seen at the SHC, reference nos. pinpoint. Our enquirer was looking for There is a tablet in the tower of the 9752/1, 9752/1/2, 9752/1/3, 9752/2. a guesthouse where Annie Besant and church which records a grant of land Diagnosis, Expert Treatment & Professional Care If you order the day before, they Charles Leadbetter of the *Theosophist by Henry Thomas Hope of Deepdene for Your Feet 01306 711293 can be available on arrival. All these movement had stayed while developing for the benefit of the Mickleham Coal 29 High Street, KT23 4AA documents have been digitally copied her clairvoyant powers and astral vision. Charity. A cottage was built on the site www.bookhamchiropody-podiatry.co.uk edebros.co.uk for our archive. They received important guests of the ‘furnishing a lodgement for the coals After the sad and sudden death of movement and used to conduct their and the rent of it is appropriated to Richard Roberts-Miller, Fiona asked that psychic research in the back garden the funds of the charity’. The grant we take away the records that Richard before walking up the hill. There was made in 1839 and vested in two ALFA had kept of Parish Council business was a good reason for our difficulty trustees who charged a peppercorn over the 20 years that he was chairman. as we finally discovered that it must rent for 99 years, ‘reversible to the Gill and Paula would like to warmly welcome you to Aspen Care offering Unless needed by the current PC these have been demolished and Bencomb, donor and his heirs when not used for assistance to enable you to live in the comfort of your own home with care CHIMNEY SWEEPS papers will be lodged in the archive and now Glenrose, built in its place. Our the purpose for which it was given.’ and companionship. • Clean prompt work • A happy alternative to a care home The space for coal storage is still to • Cover while your family or carer takes a holiday • 30 years’ experience be seen under one of the bedrooms, • Recuperation and rehabilitation following a hospital stay • Specialist advice for old/problem chimneys supported on columns. It is now owned • All aspects of personal care medication and meal prep by the National Trust, given in lieu of • Dementia care disability chronic &critical conditions end of life care • Weekday and weekend service death duties by the Corbet Hue family • Accompaniment to appointments • Fully insured who then lived at Pinehurst and was Call for a chat to discuss your requirements. the main benefactor of St Faith’s Trust We look forward to hearing from you. for children in destitute or straitened 01737 354821 [email protected] www.aspenliveincare.co.uk 01306 883287 883455 circumstances and unmarried mothers. 2 We are happy to research any topic of local interest that members would like to explore. YOUR LOCAL FARM SHOP ON 1 Judy Kinloch farm shop deli plant centre 4 *Theosophy: occult movement originating FREE PARKING www.vgfarmshop.com 01306 880720 in the 19th century with roots that can 3 be traced to ancient Gnosticism and Neoplatonism. The term theosophy, derived Open 7 days 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight from the Greek theos (‘god’) and sophia • Fresh fruit & veg – local & home grown • Great range of local cheese Beautiful spring planters and (‘wisdom’), is generally understood to mean ‘divine wisdom’. • Fresh bread cakes croissants & pastries flowers for Mothering Sunday Encyclopaedia Britannica • Cook ready meals; Bangers Galore sausages We sell Silent Pool gin Detail from 1895 OS map showing: LOCAL LOCAL * * NATURALNATURAL * ETHICAL * ETHICAL 1. The Cottage; 2. Coal House Cottage; 3. Pinehurst; 4. Pinehurst Cottage. 10 11 Photo: Maria Carolina Vargas, Colombian Petroleum Institute The Garden Shed - Garden Design Friends of Box Hill arden Designer Janette Dollande Janette led us through the topic why choice? Cottage? Contemporary? Gopened our first event of 2018 design is important in a garden. She Naturalistic? How grouping objects or How can Palynology Help Garden Shed talks on 'Garden Design showed us a vast selection of interesting plants is effective, how to create an area for your garden' photographs of different gardens, to of dominance. Finally, how to distract the Police? Janette was originally an academic demonstrate how you need to look at the eye from an offending building on librarian, who changed profession a range of factors, including your style neighbouring property. t their Annual General Meeting at from sources provided by scavengers like foxes, badgers and squirrels down to to follow her passion, and trained of home, any outbuildings on your plot, It was all very interesting and practical AJuniper Hall on 3rd February the flies, ants, ticks, mites, larvae, mosses, to become a garden designer. She boundaries that cannot be changed advice that we can use straightaway in Friends of Box Hill were treated, after fungi, ferns, pollen, plant spores and has designed two small gardens at and the position of entrance of house our own gardens. People have already normal business had been transacted, other microscopic organisms – could Hampton Court, and had various to the plot. requested that she returns to give us a to an outstandingly interesting lecture help fix with remarkable accuracy and commissions to design private gardens She then followed on with the finer further talk on 'Design Planting Ideas '. by Professor Patricia Wiltshire, who in Surrey, and also further afield in combines a hyperactive life in her certainty the location and timing of detail: what style of garden is your Susie Gowenlock Sussex and Hampshire. specialised role as an eminent forensic crimes that were being investigated. In scientist with serving on the Mole Valley other words, the answers to the vital District Council. when, where, how and why questions With the aid of a series of graphic, and that the investigating police were Coming events ... in some cases even gruesome, slides, anxious to solve so that a successful Transmitted light microscopy photos of We have two more treats in store for you at the Garden Shed. Professor Wiltshire, while deploring prosecution could be brought to court. pollen and spores the resource constraints to which In some cases eliminating a location great care needed to be taken in both the profession was currently subject, as a crime scene was just as important A Willow Weaving Course finalising judgements and presenting explained in detail the important as locating it and linking it to a crime. them in language that the police, court Nicki Rowling will help each of us contribution of forensic science to the Professor Wiltshire emphasised the and prosecuting authorities could be investigation and bringing to justice interrelationship of geology, soils to make a 6ft high plant support for our own garden expected to understand. in the courts of many serious crimes. and botany. Every habitat offered a Wednesday 28th March Indeed, in some cases the contribution specific range of physical and chemical Professor Wiltshire completed her 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wotton Village Hall of the forensic scientist was the only conditions which yielded different fascinating presentation by showing a substantial evidence available. A kinds of trace evidence to which expert number of images relating to several successful forensic scientist or ecologist scientific examination would need to be celebrated murder and violent assault A Visit to Arundel Castle Tulip Festival therefore required an expert knowledge applied. This would also often require investigations in which she had been Wednesday 18th April 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. of an extraordinarily wide range of very fine and balanced judgement. The personally involved. Some of them were biological sciences, including botany, question of timing was a particularly not for the faint-hearted and a number More information can be found on the Mickleham and Westhumble Horticultural Society website zoology, mycology, microbiology, crucial factor, not least in cases where of the Friends, while greatly enjoying https://www.surreycommunity.info/mwhs/the-garden-shed/events/ geology, palynology* and soil science. cadavers and human remains were this privileged insight into the arcane methodologies of forensic science, Both these events require pre-booking, if you are interested please contact Only with such proven expertise could involved. This was an especially interesting and high profile field. In were glad that they had enjoyed the Pauline [email protected] 07759646353 he or she establish credibility as an expert witness and thus provide vital addition to whatever ecological trace interval for tea and cakes before the Susie [email protected] 07768923088 help to the police and prosecuting evidence was available, an enormous lecture began. authorities in bringing complex cases to amount of vital information could Brian Unwin a successful conclusion. She herself had be derived from human corpses and *the study of pollen grains and worked with every police force in the skeletal remains, both from the rate other spores, especially as found in United Kingdom, and had also obtained of decomposition and decay and the archaeological or geological deposits. Westhumble Residents' Association wide experience elsewhere in the state and content of internal organs. Pollen extracted from such deposits world both in an operational capacity This question of timing was perhaps may be used for radiocarbon dating Annual General Meeting 2018 and in the course of academic teaching the most important one on which the and for studying past climates and Thursday 22nd March and study. She explained how scientific forensic scientist’s expertise would environments by identifying plants then examination of trace evidence – ranging be required to pronounce, and very growing. 8 p.m. at The Stepping Stones New residents are welcome to join the committee - membership is open to all Westhumble residents. If you are interested, please contact David Light [email protected] or make yourself known on the night. The agenda The Dorking Group of Artists will include the MVDC modest extensions to modern villages, increasing village participation in village events as well as the usual items e.g. police, chapel refurbishment. Also contact David if you wish to add a topic to the agenda or Spring Exhibition 2018 for a copy of the agenda, 2017 AGM minutes, annual report and accounts before the meeting. at Village Hall Station Rd, Betchworth, Surrey RH3 7DF The WRA Email List Saturday 5th May to Monday 7th May 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The WRA regularly sends security bulletins and local information to residents on its email list. To add your name to The exhibition closes at 4 p.m. on Monday 7th May the list email: [email protected] – your personal details will not be shared with others. For more information contact Jane Anderson Wood (Chairman) Tel: 01372 375123 Email [email protected] 12 13 Not feeling as well as you’d like? NJB DOMESTIC CLEANERS Community Directory Counselling • Mind & Body Healing Box Hill (National Trust) come home to a clean home Reiki Treatments • Shamanic Healing Head Ranger – Mark Dawson 01306 885502 Mother and son business [email protected] Meditation • Courses & Workshops Fully insured Friends of Box Hill – Chair Lyn Richards 01737 842889 “I have been on a life-changing journey the benefits Weekly or fortnightly cleans [email protected] of which will be with me forever.” ARJ Surrey One-off spring cleans End of tenancy cleans Headmaster – Cory Lowde 01372 374814 Call Judith Cobby Shops offices and communal areas [email protected] on 01306 882229 [email protected] Dorking Cricket Club or 07790 614448 Please ring Nick: 07717 763 380 Chairman – David Spackman 07831 859232 www.healing-inspiration.co.uk [email protected] or Chris: 07780 670491 Dorking Group of Artists Exhibition Secretary – Patricia Booth 01737 24491 Mickleham [email protected] Dorking Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Ballroom Dancing Village Hall Jim Cattermole 01306 883629 STEVE & TIM LANGLEY [email protected] Latin American Dancing Experienced craftsmen available Dorking Rugby Club JIm Evans 07789176417 Professional Training [IDTA] ANTIQUE RESTORATION for hire [email protected] Private lessons only CABINET MAKING The Garden Shed Sunday & Monday evenings Hall bookings Pauline Davis 07759 646 353 6 – 10 p.m. FRENCH POLISHING [email protected] At Mickleham Village Hall Free estimates collection & delivery Table & chair hire Susie Gowenlock 07768 923 088 [email protected] Dell Close Mickleham Surrey RH5 6EE 01372 457700 Deanna Darnell 07901 742 887 07960 486455 07847 769517 Juniper Hall Field Centre 01306 734501 [email protected] IDTA Qualified Teacher 01372 388474 [email protected] Head of Centre – Simon Ward [email protected] 07790 941 601 Friends of Juniper Hall – Suzy Hughes 01372 275393 Rowlatt Garden Services Road and Competition Engineering Ltd [email protected] [email protected] Mickleham Children’s Playground Association www.surreycommunity.info/ Specialists in the Secretary – Sarah Parfitt 07767 891772 RGS maintenance and micklehamvillagehall [email protected] EST.1985 restoration of Mickleham Choral Society historic road and Thursdays 8 - 10 p.m. – Mickleham Village Hall Gardens large and small race cars Conductor – Juliet Hornby 01372 373106 we maintain them all Secretary – Anne Weaver 01306 883932 From general servicing performance All aspects of private and commercial garden www.micklehamchoral.org.uk [email protected] modifications engine/gearbox rebuilds and estate maintenance landscaping undertaken Mickleham Old Box Hillians Football Club to full restorations. We also offer vehicle Fencing grass & hedge cutting Secretary – John Atewell 01372 374745 storage. Our workshop is based in Telephone: 01737 844373 Mobile: 07887 838666 Mickleham Parish Council References available upon request Jamie Mason 07840 698452 www.raceltd.com Planning See website for meeting dates www.micklehampc.org.uk a party? Chairman – Rev’d David Ireland 01372 379381 [email protected] Equipment Parish Clerk – Trevor Haylett [email protected] DORI VANA PLUMBING Mickleham Parish Magazine available for hire Editor – Sue Tatham 01306 882547 YOUR LOCAL PLUMBER China ~ Cutlery [email protected] Co-Editor – Charlotte Daruwalla 01306 884025 EXPERIENCED RELIABLE Electric urn [email protected] AND PROFESSIONAL Administrator – Fiona Roberts-Miller 01306 740851 [email protected] From changing washers to changing bathrooms Equipment hire Mickleham Village Hall CALL DORI Mary Banfield Chairman – Ben Tatham 01306 882547 [email protected] 07977 220465 / 01306 887282 01372 373912 Bookings Manager – Deanna Darnell 01372 388474 [email protected] 07790 941601 Continued on page 16.

14 15 St Michael’s Church within the United Benefice Calendar of Events of and Mickleham Members of the MARCH Incumbent – The Rev’d Graham Osborne Parochial Church Council 01372 372313 2 Friday Lent Lunch - (see page 4) James Aarvold John Banfield Carole Brough Fuller Mark Day Jenny Hudlass Elizabeth Moughton During the 'vacancy' any church-related matters 4 Sunday - Lent 3 James Riches Richard Siberry should be taken to one of the churchwardens Amanda Wadsworth Simon Ward in the first instance. 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Order 2) 10 a.m. Holy Communion Paul Wates Anne Weaver Colin Wylde Churchwardens 6 Tuesday Lent Lunch - (see page 4) John Banfield 01372 373912 [email protected] Anne Weaver 01306 883932 11 Mothering Sunday [email protected] 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Order 2) Tools with a Mission (TWAM) www.twam.co.uk Parish Administrator 9.45 a.m. Mothering Sunday workshop at Alison Wood 01372 376443 TWAM is a Christian charity committed to the recycling [email protected] St Michael's School 11 a.m. Mothering Sunday Family Service and refurbishment of tools which then can provide a PCC Secretary means for poorer people in developing countries to Elizabeth Moughton 01306 883040 Note 11 a.m. not 10 a.m. learn a trade and be able to support themselves and [email protected] No service at the Chapel their families. With this practical help thousands of Treasurer Richard Siberry 01372 375303 15 Thursday Lent Lunch - (see page 4) young men and women have benefited from the skills [email protected] 17 Saturday 9 a.m. Men's Breakfast they have learned. They need: • garden forks & spades saws hammers drills Weddings Organiser pickaxes etc Mary Flint 01372 363115 18 Sunday - Lent 5 [email protected] • sewing or knitting related tools thread zips scissors 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Order 2) • embroidery items fabric and sewing machines Baptisms Co-ordinator Vickie Leney 01306 884054 10 a.m. Holy Communion • wool and knitting needles patterns [email protected] 19 Monday Lent Lunch - (see page 4) • portable typewriters printers and laptops Funerals Organiser 24 Saturday 9 a.m. Women's Breakfast If you have any of the above which could be used to help Brian Wilcox 01372 374730 someone to have a better quality of life and hope for the [email protected] future please contact Hilda Burden on 01737 842516. Website Manager 25 PALM SUNDAY Sarah Ward 01372 383350 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Order 2) Chapel [email protected] 10 a.m. Holy Communion www.micklehamchurch.org.uk 29 Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. Holy Communion For information about services for other 30 Good Friday 2 p.m. An Hour at the Cross Helping Hands denominations see website pages. Including Food for Friends Search on ‘Churches Together Mole Valley’ APRIL A service for all residents of Mickleham and Westhumble 1 EASTER SUNDAY 8 a.m. Holy Communion (Order 2) Examples of services we offer: 10 a.m. Holy Communion • Transport for visits to doctor’s surgery or hospital • Essential shopping / collection of prescriptions Please note • Changing library books change of time • Small tasks: eg changing fuses altering clocks etc the Mothering Sunday Dates for your diary • Dog walking / care of pets Saturday 14th April – Spring Show and AGM • Visiting / befriending Service on Monday 23rd April – Licensing of John Harkin • Home-cooked meals for local families going 11th March Saturday 30th June – Strawberry Tea through difficult times Saturday 21st July – Village Party Requests to Mary Banfield 01372 373912 starts at 11 a.m. or leave a message on answerphone. Saturday 1st September – Flower Show Callers will be contacted within 24 hours More helpers needed – please contact Mary if you can spare some time.

16 17 Community Directory George William Henry Swallow Continued from page 13 1936 - 2017 Mickleham & Westhumble Book Club eorge Swallow passed away on 19th the following year and the new family Bernice Bailey 01306 741310 December at home after a short formed with the births of Fiona and [email protected] Babysitting G illness. St Barnabas Church, Ranmore then Sarah, settling in the Dorking Mickleham & Westhumble Cricket Club was overflowing with family, work area, first in North Holmwood and Team Secretary – Will Dennis 01372 372684 by local [email protected] colleagues, friends and neighbours; and then Westhumble for the past 30 teenagers his fellow bellringers assembled to pay years. George was now working Mickleham & Westhumble Horticultural Society tribute in the way George would have at Sainsbury’s Head Office where Chairman – Judy Kinloch 01372 375358 Blue Rowland 01372 376712 wished, with a splendid peal as the colleagues remember him for a dry www.surreycommunity.info/mwhs [email protected] Freya Pearce 01306 884724 congregation assembled. sense of humour and lack of deference Mickleham and Westhumble Local History Group Olivia Parkin 07887 367850 Born in the summer of 1936 in Hull to the most senior managers, still led by Chairman – Ben Tatham 01306 882547 George grew up along with his two the Sainsbury family. George retired in [email protected] Maisy Presley 07720 657327 sisters Jean and Clarice. His early 2000 but continued to work part-time www.hugofox.com/community/mickleham-westhumble-local- Isabella Pererira 07515 489067 memories were of wartime life in a for a number of years. His accountancy history-group-13483/ city which suffered badly, with many skills were then in ever-increasing Issy Nash 01306 742762 Mole Valley District Council 01306 885001 nights spent in the confined space of an demand for a widening range of local making and playing. For many years Councillor – Duncan Irvine 07738 384287 Patrick Moran 01306 640043 air-raid shelter. This was followed by a societies as treasurer or auditor. George was a bell-ringer, at Ranmore [email protected] year in hospital with TB, made worse by A man who could never do nothing and at St Martin’s Church in Dorking. Katie Light 01306 881953 The Arts Societies (formerly NADFAS) his parents being only permitted to visit for long, George had a wide and ever- The garden in Westhumble has a railway Betchworth – Mary Venning 01306 883301 Ellie Kim 07773 395575 once a week, in between waving to him widening range of hobbies, with a track running its length. George made Dorking – Sue Tatham 01306 882547 Ailsa Graham 01306 889855 through the window from the nearby workshop his prime criteria whenever working steam engines since the early Leatherhead – Sarah Sheridan 01306 883699 railway bridge. Despite his primary he and Geraldine were looking to move. days of their marriage. Philomena Ala 01306 885767 St Michael’s Church of England (A) Infant School 01372 373717 school being bombed the day before He was skilled at fine woodworking, From diagnosis in September George’s Delphine Ala 01306 885767 [email protected] he was due to start there, George had making numerous boxes and toys for illness took 100 days to run its course. Friends of St Michael’s School a successful school career, progressing his family. He also produced a variety These were difficult days for everyone in If you would like to add your Co-chairs Danielle Morrison and Debbie Turner to Hull Grammar School and then on to of stringed instruments from modern the immediate family, but the support name to this list please get in [email protected] accountancy studies. violins and viola to medieval hurdy- of friends, the St Barnabas congregation touch with the Editor. St Michael’s Community Nursery George’s career began at Northern gurdy. Never one to stick to convention, and the wider family was of enormous No charge. Weekday mornings – Mickleham Village Hall Dairies. He married his first wife and he was the proud prizewinner at the help and strength. His final weeks Supervisor – Hilary Budd 01372 361021 they moved to Spain, with George Mickleham fete for his working violin were at home as he wanted. 81 years [email protected] Advertising in the commuting to Gibraltar. Family life made from a cardboard winebox. Robin old with three months of adult illness, Luff, churchwarden, described in his Surrey County Council 03456 009 009 seemed complete with the birth of though, not a bad record! Parish Magazine tribute on behalf of St Barnabas Church Councillor – Hazel Watson 01306 880120 Michael, but was sadly transient and the George was a man of many talents and the evidence of George’s craftsmanship, [email protected] Please contact marriage ended, with George returning many parts. Family meant the most to with projects he undertook for the Fiona Robert-Miller alone to England. For the next ten years George and he will be remembered as a Surrey Wildlife Trust 01483 795440 church too numerous to describe in the [email protected] George’s professional life was, initially loving husband, father and grandfather. [email protected] space available here. as accountant and latterly finance Geraldine cherishes 46 years of happy Westhumble Residents Association Small ads: a nominal fee is director, in television rental, that now- George was an accomplished classical marriage with a man who was always Chairman – Holly McLaren 07887 660129 charged for ads where items or strange phenomenon of the sixties and guitarist; but his interests did not rest easy-going, ever-welcoming to new [email protected] services are bought or sold. seventies. there: from bell-ringing, violin-making friends, never critical; and a fabulous Westhumble Neighbourhood Watch Geraldine and George met in 1970 at to playing trumpet, banjo and piano. cook. We send Geraldine and all Lead Co-ordinator – David Allbeury 07860 227451 a tennis club dance and they married His interest then stretched to bagpipe the family warmest wishes and deep [email protected] We have been advised to print condolences. the following reminder: ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION We cannot guarantee the Citizens Advice quality of the goods and From the Editors … We welcome submissions, especially Dorking – Lyons Court 0844 4111 444 services offered by our e have now set up a magazine Sir Peter Miller Leatherhead – Swan Mews High Street 0844 4111 444 email account with, at present, relating to or of interest to our local advertisers. W We are sorry to report the death of Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 two addresses: residents. Please note there is no charge Sir Peter Miller on 30th January. Sir Police • for for advertising local community and [email protected] Peter lived in Camilla Drive for many Non-emergencies 101 up-coming events, articles messages, charity events. Also please note that years before moving to Holmbury St (often quicker to make online report) https://report.police.uk/ small /one-off ads, queries etc high resolution (eg at least 200 pixels/ Mary. A private cremation is to take Neighbourhood Specialist Team – Dorking Rural East concerning magazine content. inch) photographs are required for printing. Please send any illustrations as place. A memorial service will be held PCSO 8761 Dave Sadler To contact a member of the team call • [email protected] separate graphics files (eg jpg). Please at St Michael's Church, Mickleham on PCSO 15904 Sophia Manelfi 101 and your call will be put through. for queries about the mailing list, do not insert them into your text as Friday 16th March at 2 p.m. We send PC 2799 Sue Gargini commercial advertising etc. this reduces their resolution. Looking warmest wishes and deepest sympathy General enquiries [email protected] forward to hearing from you. to his family. 18 19 Community Cryptic clue crisis National Trust Box Hill News ord has reached me that my elcome to Kate Rowlands and Wcrosswords have been causing here has been some challenging are made on the premises. Just to WDan Hooke who have recently some headaches and my maternal Tweather at the top of the hill encourage you we are offering a 20% moved to Pilgrims Way. editor has suggested that I write a this month but there have also been discount on any meals over £12.00. Just few words each month to help you some lovely sunny crisp days. What bring in the voucher below and use it as mily Heuvel who grew decipher my clues. The first step is in better way to keep up those New Year many times as you like during February Eup in Mickleham and is learning how to break down a clue. If resolutions than to climb, cycle and and March (half term excluded). now a music graduate and you just look at the surface meaning run the hill and burn some calories. During half term the lovely people at baps available and for those with a psychotherapist is forming a of the phrase, you are likely to fall for CRYPTIC PART DECIPHERED = 'comes Carlo and Heidi, our Chefs have been the Shepherds Hut will be giving out lighter appetite we have brought back new fun and friendly folk choir rooted the distraction intended by the setter. last' is 's ', and then join it onto a word working on some beautiful, warming the 50 Things Booklet to inspire your toasted teacakes or have our lovely in nervous system research. There is a code to cryptic clues and you that means 'light' soups for when you reach the top. Full children to explore the great outdoors. toasted granary bread and jam. have to break the clue down word by Birch Tree Folk Choir aims to provide of goodness their Tuscan Bean has a There will be a special trail and the Café We look forward to seeing our local word. Most clues* are in 2 parts, the ANSWER = S + LED (light-emitting diode) therapeutic benefits such as relieving lovely mixture of beans, cauliflower, is offering a free tea or regular coffee friends and if anyone is interested in definition part and the cryptic part. = SLED stress, anxiety, depression, digestive carrot and more and the Curried to the accompanying adult (just hand working up here take a look at www. 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I will go into haVE Endless brandies' Facebook and Twitter, and find further this in more detail in future articles, Box Hill Café but for now here are a few examples ANSWER = VEE (for the sign Churchill information and enrolment details on Monday – Friday Only the website: www.birchtreechoir.com from last month’s (February magazine) famously made with his fingers) crossword: The perfect clue should read well, lead 20% discount on spends over £12.00 when redeeming this voucher Endless magic in Cambridge College (5): you to play around with the beauty of DEFINITION = 'Cambridge College' words, and bring a smile of satisfaction BRAIN when you have worked out that the SIGNAL WORD = 'Endless' meaning 'to compiler has not been clever enough to Mole Valley Ramblers Spring Walks Festival TEASER take the end off the word following' defeat you. Good luck with this month’s 28th April - 7th May 2018 Can you translate this diagram CRYPTIC PART DECIPHERED = 'Endless crossword and there will be more of this into words? Say what you see. magic' is 'magi' in the next issue. his year the emphasis of the festival is to have FUN while exploring our ANSWER = a Cambridge College that Andrew Tatham T corresponds to 'magi' = KINGS spectacular Surrey countryside via its 0 Good *I say most clues, because, just to keep extensive network of footpaths. Comes last with light winter vehicle (4): you on your toes, they are sometimes Reasons to Join Us Walking DEFINITION = 'winter vehicle' made up of 2 definitions, or even 3 TV definitions (e.g. Try smack sample (5) • Walking is free and safe, requiring SIGNAL WORDS = 'last' meaning 'to use only minimal equipment to get started. Answer on page 26. the last letter of' AND 'with', meaning where all three words can individually 'to join on to' mean TASTE) • Walking is a healthy activity, proven to improve mental health, sleep quality, the risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. • Walking is a sociable pastime. Mole Strawberry Tea Valley Ramblers is a friendly, inclusive enjoy at some level regardless of After the resounding popularity of the group and we encourage members gender, age, fitness, occupation or night hike last year this is set to become in aid of St Michael's Church of the public and walkers from other social background. a regular feature too. groups to join us. Walking is a great way We have put together a well-organised This year each participant has the to meet people and make new friends. programme that offers a varied chance to walk over 100 miles during Saturday 30th June • Explore and learn about your local selection of walks over the 10-day the 10-day event. We hope to beat the area. Travelling on foot gives you a event. There are two or three different 2472 miles walked by ramblers (and 99 at the Village Hall completely different perspective of walks of between 3 and 16 miles every miles by dogs) during last year’s festival! Everyone welcome your environment. Our experienced day to suit walkers of all abilities. Many Last but not least our aim is to ENJOY and well-informed walk leaders are of these walks will include fascinating walking. happy to share their local knowledge. points of local interest. Children's activities and delicious refreshments More information on our website: • Breaking down barriers. Walking The full day walks usually involve a www.molevalleyramblers.org.uk/festival Please save the date is a pursuit that most people can picnic /cream tea / visit to a pub.

20 21 Keep Warm and Help Speed Woodland Wildlife! Cameras on which provide easy mess-free storage. the A24 The bags of logs can be placed wherever NEED A CARER? Extensions and alterations often require a is convenient, using the special crane esidents may be interested to Structural Engineer Highly experienced qualified fitted to the dedicated delivery truck. Rknow that average speed cameras The logs are cut under licence from are to be installed on the Mickleham carer available Robert Wynter & Partners Ltd new environmentally-friendly the Forestry Commission and sites are bypass, two just north of Burford Hours to suit your needs 01306 879875 A firewood delivery service has inspected to ensure the works comply Bridge roundabout and two just south launched in Surrey aimed at helping of the Givons Grove roundabout, Book House Vincent Lane with the government’s UK Forestry the county’s woodland wildlife. ‘Logs covering entry and exit points from the Cheryl 07810 881 267 Dorking RH4 3HW Standard for sustainable woodland. For All’ is run by Surrey Wildlife Trust Licences are only granted if required intervening stretch of dual carriageway. and all profits will be ploughed back replanting occurs, protected species Signs at Denbies and Givons Grove into caring for the countryside. The wild roundabouts will advise motorists that  are safeguarded and the felling results wood is harvested from trees that are in a healthy, biodiverse woodland in an average speed detection system is felled as part of sustainable woodland the long term. in operation. management, which helps ensure a TruGreen Painting 'Our high quality hardwood logs are The new installation is to replace the Professional LawnCare healthy forest, where nature can thrive. one, now obsolete camera, which has Decorating tiling suitable for open fires or wood burners A lawn is never JUST a lawn Careful management of woodlands been effective in reducing accidents Curtain & blind hanging and because they have a low moisture • Fertilisation • Weed and moss control • Aeration encourages a range of habitats, with content, they burn much better, ' added along the northbound stretch of the trees of different species and ages, • Scarification • Insect control • Disease treatment Wallpapering James. 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New Starting at just £20 per treatment AServiceMASTER are invited to attend the AA’s speed Brand cosy this winter and feel confident you customers can claim a 10% discount awareness courses, so there is no call are helping precious woodland wildlife and a FREE bag of kindling – simply on council funds. too! ' quote offer code NEW10 when checking Mike Giles All the ‘Logs For All’ firewood is out. Order your winter fuel at www. Westhumble Residents Association Vivien Cresswell Mike Palmer well seasoned and delivered FREE logsforall.co.uk/surreywildlifetrust and Made-to-measure Soft Furnishings throughout Surrey in large, vented bags, help wildlife where you live. Electrical Services Curtains Roman Blinds Cushions Part P registered electrician Visit Dorking's Caves Take a trip under the streets Extensive range From additional lighting and sockets of Dorking to explore the of fabrics to complete rewires famous 17th century caves. Discover how they were 01737 843858 Fully insured Registered with the NICEIC created, how they evolved www.cresswellscurtains.co.uk 07866 930483 [email protected] over the centuries and check Boxhill Way Strood Green Betchworth RH3 7HY out the ‘mystery chamber’. Dorking Museum's very popular tours of the famous South Street Caves start King William IV again on 31st March. Spring is nearly upon us and we are busy getting the gardens shipshape for the warmer weather. The museum also offers walking tours of Dorking. Malcolm, our former Vicar, and Sue have been in contact - they are obviously missing the village as Their walks team offers a they have asked to come back to do an encore pub quiz.This I have readily agreed to. The date is set variety of walks taking in for Monday 5th March at 7 p.m., so please phone straight away if you would like a table. £16 for 2 the different aspects of the courses - quiz entry and 1st and 2nd prizes - always a fun evening town’s history and heritage. Our old chef Ronnie has returned to us after working for a few other establishments - he says that Please see the website he feels that he is back home! Welcome back Ron. for details and advance booking. See you soon Eamonn and Anne www.dorkingmuseum. Byttom Hill Mickleham 01372 372590 www.thekingwilliamiv.com org.uk 22 23 Domestic Appliance Repairs Box Hill Day 30 years’ experience repairing and installing all gas and electric domestic appliances 2018 n what we hope will be one of was followed by activities including a • Cookers Microwaves the first glorious days of spring, film and jiving in the evening. • Dishwashers O • Washing machines residents of Mickleham Parish will see It has long been the tradition on Box • Fridges / Freezers the entire staff and student body of Hill Day to raise money for charity • Water coolers Box Hill School on their annual walk to and this year will be no exception. • Coffee machines the summit of our famous Surrey hill, • Tumble dryers Before making the walk, the pupils will in celebration of Box Hill Day. 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The house was at the centre throughout the campaign for the vote Squirrels Fleas Flies Ants Cockroaches Bed Bugs Dorking Museum website.) of dramatic events in 1912 when the and which played such a significant part Rabbits Moles Foxes and Deer This couple were integral to the government sued the couple for the in the story of the militant campaign. leadership of Mrs Pankhurst’s militant costs of their trial for conspiracy, putting The Museum is seeking to raise £700 to • Domestic Commercial and Industrial • Contract Work • Preventative Control Programmes Women’s Social and Political Union, bailiffs into the house and selling the cover the costs of design, production, Experts in pest control throughout Surrey known as the ‘suffragettes’. For six contents at public auction. The WSPU and installation of the plaque to be years, between 1906 and 1912, ran a six-week-long campaign in Dorking installed in the centenary year. 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26 27 Mickleham Village Hall Dell Close Enrichment at St Michael’s Weekdays 9.15 a.m. – 12.15 p.m. (term time) he word 'education' has different Letters written by the children to the Tmeanings to different people. To charity give the children’s writing WITH OPTIONAL LUNCH CLUB some, it conjures up the images of purpose and meaning. We began On Mondays and Thursdays there is the option for children to stay until 2.45 p.m. arithmetic and equations, to others art Advent by writing our own version of Maximum 26 children per session galleries and museums and for others, the nativity story to perform in the • playing naturally • learning naturally Shakespeare and poetry. Each of us church; the children used their literacy We offer an excellent range of pre-school activities for 2½ to 5 year-olds has our own ideas and equally, our own skills and experience to weave together where they can learn through play in an informal friendly atmosphere. interests. Our job, as ‘educators’ is to a beautiful and touching telling of the find the key to each child’s enthusiasm Christmas story. Contact us for more information about admissions and unlock for them an education that This January we started the school year www.stmichaels-dorking.surrey.sch.uk 01372 361021 www.stmichaelscommunitynursery.co.uk is both fulfilling and enthralling. It is with a maths problem solving day. The through enrichment that we open up children worked in mixed age groups and trying new things the children’s love the curriculum. and enjoyed many different practical of learning will continue to grow. This At St Michaels’ enriching our education activities. Each zone of the school had is reflected in our strapline where we Next term for Bugs: See website is an integral part of our daily school practical problems to solve, covering truly believe that ‘learning flourishes life. The yearly calendar is packed full of various areas of maths including time, by encouraging our natural curiosity’. things that excite, delight and motivate volume and number sequences. The When we think of our own time at Mondays: 11am and 1.30 pm Tuesdays: 10am 11am and 1.30pm the children's learning. feedback was great and everyone had school, what is it that we remember? Session length: 45 minutes a wonderful time. For me, it was always the days when we A new friendly group in Mickleham for kids aged 0-5 years This academic year we have started For more info or to register contact: as we mean to go on. The Children in Looking to the coming months, we could dress up, perform in a show or go to play along side their Childminder or Registered Nanny [email protected] Need day this year was a great success. have a variety of exciting days ahead: on a school outing. Here at St Michael’s Mickleham Village Hall The children loved using their artistic World Book Day and school trips to the we are proud of all our special days and Every Tuesday Term time only 9.30 –11.30 a.m. skills to create posters advertising our Toy Museum and The Natural History hope our children also leave with many ‘X-Factor Show’. Their literacy skills Museum; the Mother’s Day Assembly wonderful memories. Anna Fox For more information please contact: were also put to the test coming up with and Workshop. The children will be Natalie 07790 318 653 or ask to join our closed tag lines and promotional posters to learning about and celebrating Easter Facebook group for Tuesday Toddles for regular updates. tempt audiences from the village. Even through an Easter hat parade, a whole numeracy skills were developed with school Pause Day and, of course, they the children measuring and calculating will all be taking part in the Easter to make the perfect cookie to sell. The Service. BRAIN TEASER answer: Nothing good on television show itself provided opportunities for Our active and enthusiastic Friends our budding stars to sing, dance and group make an invaluable contribution perform in front of an audience. to life at St Michael’s. The school discos, Christmas time also provided the perfect hot chocolate on Friday afternoons, our opportunity to stretch and motivate our Christmas story telling evenings and children. The Advent charity, which the many fêtes and gatherings make St is always so well supported by the Michael’s a most memorable place for children, reminds me of how deeply our our children. children feel and how much compassion We believe that by broadening horizons, Dorking Friends of they can show at such a young age. helping them to discover hidden talents Cancer Research UK Easter Bunny Trail Friday 30th March 2018 Quiz Night 2pm to 4pm Oddfellows Hall £3 per child 270 High St, Dorking RH4 1QT (includes a chocolate bunny/egg at the end of the trail!) Saturday 24th March 2018 Juniper Hall Field Centre, Old London Road, Mickleham, RH5 7.30 for 7.45 p.m. start 6DA Homemade cakes! Fish and Chip Supper. Vegetarian option on request

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