We are delighted to announce that HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO will be visiting Cobham on Wednesday 9th July 2014 to open the Cobham Heritage Trust Riverhill Regeneration Project, the Trust's contribution to the 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Her Royal Highness will meet those involved in the project, as well as members of the Trust and will view the work carried out. The Countess of Wessex will unveil an information board explaining the project and will then move on to the new platform overlooking the River Mole to view a mini race of 20 plastic ducks (every September 8,000 plastic ducks race down this stretch of river as part of Cobham's Heritage day celebrations).

Her Royal Highness will then move to the Tilt, visiting Cobham Mill (Surrey's sole surviving Water Mill) en route. At the Tilt The Countess of Wessex will view the avenue of cherry trees planted by the Cobham Afternoon WI in 1946 in memory of Cobham residents who lost their lives in the Second World War, after which Her Royal Highness will view the memorial constructed recently by the Cobham Conservation & Heritage Trust. The Cobham Band will be playing and there will be a demonstration of Maypole dancing by children from St Matthews School, Downside. There will be a small tea party for invited guests of the Trust, which has been provided by Waitrose Ltd and Cobham Evening WI.

The unveiling of the information board can be viewed from the High Street side of Riverhill. The Duck Race can be viewed from the grassed bank to the east (left) of the platform. Members of the public should be in position by 2.15pm latest.

To view the celebrations on the Tilt, the public should arrive by 2.45pm. There is no car parking available at either site but there is a public car park at Hollyhedge Road Cobham and an overflow car park on the Leg O'Mutton Field opposite the Hollyhedge Car Park. This overflow car park will be opened at 1.30pm and closed at 5.30pm on 9th July.

This is a very special event for Cobham and for the Cobham Heritage Trust and we hope you will be able to come out and support the Trust either at Riverhill or the Tilt.

There are still some people who are unaware that the small car park behind Holly Parade is no longer a free car park. This is the car park which is accessed via the small access road between Boots the Chemist and Evie Likes Toast. The owners have introduced Pay & Display and are patrolling it regularly which has caught a number of people out and landed them with a £90 fine.

July/August Offers

Village Card holders ONLY!

Antics Furniture - Come and view our BEST EVER selection of Contemporary All Weather Outdoor furniture, on show on our Terrace & Gallery.  The collection can withstand the best and worst of English weather!   Tel: 01932 865505 view our website www.anticsfurniture.co.uk

Art of Living - 50% off all Picnic ware.  Includes Picnic cups, plates, sundae glasses, cooler & picnic backpacks.  Also, 40% off Packit Cooler Lunch bags.

At Home - 10% off on purchases over £100 within the Deli.

Big Fry - Show your village card and receive 10% off!

Carluccio's - Village Card holders receive 10% off their bill when dining in the cafe at any time with the exception of the Valentine or Fisso menus.

CHK Mountford Letting - 20% off our standard published letting fees as a special offer to all new clients with a village card.  We do include full professional photography and floorplans, smart printed and online brochure and all property is listed on all the major property websites.  Please contact either Angela Reid or Amanda Dobbe at CHK Mountford Cobham office on 01932 865959  www.chkmountford.co.uk  

Cobham Bookshop - Village Card holders receive £1 off all Vintage Books paperbacks. Vintage are a fantastic publisher whose range includes classic books for adults and children as well as contemporary fiction including A S Byatt, Ian McEwan and Toni Morrison. Come and see the selection in the window display, browse the shelves in store or ask our staff for recommendations.

Downs Solicitors LLP - Free 40 minutes legal advice on: Employment issues - Contact: Matthew Kilgannon: T: 01932 865818 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Family issues - Contact: Julie Watts: T: 01932 865818 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Farrants

Lemon Tree - The Lemon Tree have a Twitter promotion, follow them on Twitter at twitter.com/lemontreeshop.

Massala - 10% off your food bill - anytime!

Moonflower - Fresh cut flowers over £35, card holders receive 10% off.

Optima Health

• Free 20 minute Shiatsu treatment with Liz Kendall. Shiatsu is relaxing bodywork to restore your natural balance. It treats the same pressure points as Acupuncture but without the needles, and incorporates gentle stretches and movement. Shiatsu is suitable for men and women and is safe to enjoy during pregnancy. For more information call Liz on 07944 872332 or visit www.optima-health.com/shiatsu.html or www.surrey-shiatsu.co.uk. One free session per card holder. Offer available until further notice.
• Free sample of natural, organic skincare from Neal's Yard Remedies Organic provided by Liz Kendall. Liz is an Independent Consultant with Neal's Yard Remedies Organic and can provide personal skincare advice, products and parties. If you would like to become an Independent Consultant yourself Liz can support you as you establish your business. Call 07944 872332 or visit uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/surrey-shiatsu for more information. One free sample per card holder. Offer available until further notice.
• Alex's offer - £5.00 off 60 minute & 90 minute facials. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 07757763815

Riva - SALE starts Friday 20th June!  50% off many items.

Questa - Sale now on!

Savills - 10% off Savills standard sole agency fee for selling instructions received during this period (July - Sept 2014).*

Strada - * STOP PRESS!*  NOW OPEN FOR BREAKFAST FROM  8am - midday, 7 days a week!  Village card holders receive 20% off their food bill anytime and day!**

Tanacious - with Village Card...20% extra tanning free when you buy 100 minutes!

The Bakery - Card holders receive 10% off all products.

The Cobham Clinic - Latest Offers

We are now offering 10% off treatments with the Village Card!  Also, £10 off osteopathy if you work in Cobham High Street.  (These Village Card discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer that may be runing).  Tel: 01932 860190

Travel Professionals Ltd - We are your local independent travel agent, with one aim in mind - to get you the best holiday at the best price!   As the only fully licensed agent in Cobham we provide service, choice and peace of mind - place your dream in safe hands.  Pure luxury, designed for you, family favourites, cruising, a few days away on the piste, villas, flights and more!  Plus 1,000's of last minutes holidays deals, why look elsewhere when you have the expertise and help from one of our experienced travel advisors? 

ABTA members provide:

• High standard of service, fair terms of trading and clear and accurate information.
• Advice and assistance to help make the right choice at the right price.
• Safeguard your travel arrangements through financial protection by booking only with ABTA members.

Check out our website for latest offers, http://www.travelprofessionals.co.uk/offers/ or pop into the Travel Lounge where we have a wide range of brochures to browse whilst enjoying a freshly brewed coffee!   Call us on 01932 866565 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a quote for your holiday now.

Enjoy a complimentary bottle of champagne when you make your first reservation, we look forward to hearing from you!

Winkworth - Book a market appraisal for a sale or letting in July and August then when you sell/let the fee will be half price! (property does not need to be sold/let during those two months for this offer to apply).

* promotions are subject to terms and conditions (see below)

Savills Offer - Open to members of Village card only - Only one offer per household - cannot be used in connection with any other offer - only relates to sales or lettings through Savills Cobham office - each offer runs only for the stated calendar month - sole agency fee for sales department is 2% (plus VAT) - Standard Sole Agency Lettings fee is 10% rent only and 15% managed (plus VAT) - our standard terms of business apply - A 'For Sale' or 'To Let' board will be erected at your property - Terms may be subject to availability and may be amended from time to time.

** Certain restrictions may apply on specific days/dates.  Please ask your waiter in the restaurant.

Travel Professionals in Cobham have some recent News items which our readers may find interesting.

Travel Insurance

ABTA have recently reported that many people travelling abroad believe it isn’t necessary as they are covered under the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Find out why you should have Travel Insurance by reading the full Travel Professionals Blog article. Click here

City Break trip to Iceland

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Alistair Mann, Chairman of the Cobham Chamber of Commerce, is running to raise funds for Combat Stress the Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society.

Alistair, an ex-soldier, was medically discharged with a paralysing neck injury in 1987 and has now taken up the challenge to run in this years Royal Parks Half Marathon in London on Sunday 6th October 2013.

To raise awareness of the charity Alistair is seeking donations of just £2 so that as many people as possible can afford to demonstrate their support for Combat Stress and the important work they do.

If you would like to support Alistair, help him raise money for this important charity but also help demonstrate widespread support across our community, please visit the JustGiving website to make a donation and find out more about Combat Stress by clicking on the links below.

Thank you.