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Sir Brian Hill Cor ner Oak, 5 Glen Close, Kingswood, Surrey KT20 6NT Tel: 01737 832424 Email: branet@home.3b.co.uk Secretary Michael Hannah 1 Lilley Drive, Kingswood KT20 6JA Tel: 01737 830893 Email: mehannah@tiscali.co.uk Treasurer Roger Dring Garden End, Motts Hill Lane, Tadworth KT20 5BE Tel: 01737 813719 Email: rpdring@greenbee.net Committee Members: Bob Gunn Tel: 01737 360035 Email: bob@gunn.org Lady Janet Hill Tel: 01737 832424 George Ferguson Tel: 01737 833329 Rosemary Akerman Tel: 01737 830257 James Chatfield Tel: 01737 353248 KADDS Judy Par nall Tel: 01737 830888 Hall Bookings Penny Chatfield Tel: 01737 353248 (Strictly between 5pm and 8pm, Monday to Friday only) Hall Manager Kay Shah Tel: 01737 351989 Mobile: 07950 899456 The Village Voice Editor Richard Milbour n 3 Mount Hill, Mogador, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 7HZ Tel; 01737 222307 Email: richard.milbour n@car nah.co.uk The print run for The Village Voice is 1,700 copies and it is delivered free to all households and businesses in Kingswood. The Village Voice is published four times a year: March/June/September/December with copy dates of 31st January, 30th April, 31st July and 31st October. Statements and opinions in The Village Voice, unless expressly written, are not necessarily those of the Kingswood Village Community Association. Material in The Village Voice may not be reproduced in any form without the permission of the Editor.
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VILLAGE VOICE - MARCH 2016 C O N T E N T S KVCA Contacts Yo u r C h a i r m a n ’s N o t e s News From KADDS The Church In Kingswood The Kingswood Property Market Obituary - Lt. Col. Harold Heath Sarah Lott - A New Edition to the Family Profile - James T Brown D e s e r t I s l a n d D i s c s - M a r i l y n Ta b b a h KRA - Old Uncertainties Remain Thirteen Society Security - How to Keep your Home Safe Photograph Competition Tr a v e l - P e a r l o f a n I s l a n d Kingswood Village WI Flower Arrangement Group P a t ’s G a r d e n D i a r y Surrey Police K i n g s w o o d L a w n Te n n i s C l u b Yo u r L o c a l C h a r i t i e s - A s t h m a U K NSPCC - Fundraising Events 2016 Writers’ Corner Charities - Charity Action List Health & Fitness Advertisers Index
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n the last two months we have seen on our televisions dramatic pictures of exceptional weather by way of blizzards in the eastern coast of America and devastating floods in the north of England. Both these events have again stimulated discussion on climate change. But have we not also experienced subtle changes in our local winter weather? The mild and sunny days of recent months have allowed daffodils to flower weeks ahead of time. In Kingswood there are many signs of early spring flowers and March days are yet to come. The KVCA and KADDS are holding their annual general meetings together with their usual fish and chip supper on Tuesday April 19th. These meetings are important for the election of members of the two separate committees and are an opportunity for residents to learn more about the past and future activities of both these organisations and express any opinions or suggestions. KVCA manages the Village Hall which is in daily use by many organisations and is also the producer of Village Voice. KADDS continues to have an excellent reputation for its many and varied productions. Full details of these two annual meetings are given on the opposite page. If you are new to Kingswood why not come and join us on what is a well-attended and friendly occasion? Please also include in your diary the date of the next Community Coffee Morning to be held on Saturday 16th April, from 10.30 am until noon in Kingswood Village Hall. This is a popular event organised by the Friends of St Andrew’s for people to meet for coffee, tea and appetizing homemade cakes. Children are also very welcome. Once again we hope to have a Garden Plant Stall. There is no entrance charge, instead we ask for a donation to help cover costs. Finally if any of our readers who have retired but still wish to take an interest in village activities, we will soon be looking for a new Village Hall Manager. If this role appeals to you and you want to hear more about what it involves please contact me. The position does attract a small remuneration. ■ Brian Hill, Chairman KVCA 01737 832424
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Kids Parties in the Village Hall from £50 We can accommodate a bouncy castle, entertainers or discos. Contact Penny Chatfield on 01737 353248 for further details and availability.
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NEWS FROM KADDS DIARY DATES
Saturday 2nd April 7.30pm Murder Mystery This promises to be a great evening of entertainment. A murder will be staged during a 3 course meal. Locals will be called upon to help solve the crime. To help with sleuthing skills, wine will be sold by the glass or £10 a bottle! (Tickets £17 per head including supper) available either online or from Londis. Tuesday 19th April 7.30pm KVCA AGM fish & chip supper For further details and application form for tickets please see page 6. 2nd -4th June 8pm Death by Fatal Murder A play by Peter Gordon. Directed by Sally Moss. The infamous Detective Inspector Pratt is once again at large at ‘Bagshot House’ where mayhem ensues. Aided and abetted by local amateur sleuth Miss Maple, he meets up with the new owner Nancy Allwright and his side kick Constable Thomkins who adds fluency to Pratt’s ‘brainpower’. The upper crust Virginia Farquahah and Italian Enzo Garibaldi assist with inquiries, but danger soon looms with the unexpected arrival of Nancy’s missing husband Squadron Leader ‘Stiffy’ Allwright. Welsh busy body and clairvoyant Blodwyn Morgan proceeds to create further mayhem with
her somewhat suspect séance. This Agatha Christie spoof has all the ingredients of a Murder Mystery, a comedy thriller, filled with colourful characters that put Pratt’s detective work to the test. Again our three excellent village restaurants will be supporting KADDS by offering a special 10% discount on pre-show meals: Khyber Tandoori - 01737 352813 La Perla - 01737 351157 The Kingswood Arms - 01737 354053 Please present your play ticket at restaurant on arrival. Auditions for the Autumn Play (2628th October) will be held in the Kingswood Village Hall - date and times will be displayed on the notice boards in the village later in the year. We are delighted to have recently found a Director Patricia Dale for our next Pantomime in February 2017 and we will be auditioning for a cast including children to start rehearsing in October 2016. Further information in the June Village Voice. We are always looking for new talent to be involved in future productions – be it, on stage in front of tabs or backstage with costumes, makeup, props etc - if you are interested, or would like to be added to our database to be kept up to date with future performances – please get in touch. Wishing you all a joyous Spring and we look forward to welcoming you to future productions! ■ Rachel Ruddmore (07972 826299) MARCH 2016 9
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DO IT NOW WHILE YOU CAN experiences in this year as I can. I’ve already tried something exciting such as indoor sky diving, something frivolous such as wearing shockingly blue nail polish, and something significant such as crossing the equator. I’m ignoring some of the more outrageous suggestions put to me by my friends but I’m looking forward to some of the more refined and genteel proposals. St Andrew’s Church, Kingswood.
I often feel I’m living some of my mother’s dreams on her behalf, thinking about how she
n my line of work, I’m all too aware of our
would have loved to experience life on an
human mortality. This week my sister and I
ocean liner, riding the London Eye or snorkeling
shall intern our mother’s ashes, five years on
over coral reefs.
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from her death – we just kept putting it off.
We all make plans and some folk attempt to
Time seems to pass so quickly these days and
put their affairs in order when they feel they
there really should be no time for
don’t have long left. My philosophy is to do it
procrastination! “Do it now while you can,” I’ve
all now. Not just legally and financially, not just
been told many times, and that’s what I try to
practically and domestically; we should also
do. All too often have I seen people who have
put our lives in order spiritually: making firm our
had such great plans for later life, or their
relationship with God and looking to the future
retirement, only to have them thwarted by lack
beyond our life here on earth. Of course, that’s
of mobility and ill health. I suppose I’m trying to
perhaps where I can help. Don’t put off till
learn from other’s mistakes. So I take the
tomorrow what you can do today, as the saying
opportunities I have to travel and see the world,
goes, and have fun while you’re at it.
to experience things I’ve never done before. This year brings an important birthday for me and I want to try and achieve as many new
With every blessing, ■ Rev’d Chris Colton, Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Kingswood
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1930’s Kingswood home.
THE KINGSWOOD PROPERTY MARKET The Kingswood property market has seen an increasing rate of change over the last five years. Local estate agents, Fine & Country describe the changes that have been evolving and why Kingswood is a hidden gem with its leafy outlook, quaint village feel, parade of local shops, well known Kingswood Arms pub and train station.
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roperty prices in London and the South East of England saw an increase of 5% in 2015 following a slow market we
faced during the second half of 2014. The increase in prices started at the start of 2015 with the middle market getting busier, certainly along the A3 corridor coming out of London. Kingswood only saw the benefit of this increase in sales from mid 2015. The fall in sales from summer 2014 was due to the Scottish election in September 2014 followed by the talk of the mansion tax and increase in stamp duty in December and, of course, our general election in May 2015. This all had an impact on the high end market. As confidence grew with buyers, we found this started to filter through from late summer onwards and homes between 1.5 to 2 million were suddenly in demand with luxury new
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Kingswood luxury mansion.
builds around 3 million seeing a surge of
houses to be built we feel there is room for
buyers coming from London and outside of the
different styles, not only to reflect the
UK. Interestingly as well, is that up until last
personalities of their owners but to keep
summer the majority of the Kingswood buyers
Kingswood's individuality and charm.
came from within the area and surrounds. Generally December and January is a quiet
An example of a 1930's Kingswood home is shown in the photo left which sat on a plot
period for our Kingswood office, but we were
of just under an acre. The photo above shows
busy throughout December and even through
an example of a replacement luxury mansion
the Christmas break and selling a property on
home. What Kingswood still has to offer
New Years Eve. The busy period continues as
though is the leafy outlook and the quiet quaint
we enter into February, with a good number of
village feel, with a parade of local shops, the
properties coming to the market and stirring up
well known Kingswood Arms pub and train
many new buyers and plenty of activity.
station. Many new buyers arriving in Kingwood
Since the inception of Fine & Country in
for the first time warm to the village for these
Kingswood in 2007 we have seen a yearly
reasons. Kingswood is still a bit of a hidden
increase in property prices. One of our first
gem and ideally located close to amenities but
sales was a property for ÂŁ500,000 which we
yet still offering a rural feel. With two golf
had the pleasure of re-selling eight years later
courses, horse riding facilities, Epsom Downs
for ÂŁ900,000. These last eight-nine years have
and local towns nearby it is indeed a stunning
seen many positive changes in Kingswood
village and one to be proud of.
with many smaller homes on large plots being
As property experts working in the heart of
knocked down and more luxurious homes
Kingswood, although we don't have a crystal
being built, benefitting the area by increasing
ball, so far 2016 looks very positive and the
the general values in Kingswood and the
residents should feel optimistic and confident
surrounding area. Whilst in general, we
about the year ahead.
understand some local residents and the
Fine & Country Kingswood
council may prefer Arts and Crafts style
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OBITUARY
“Harry”, as everyone knew him, was a stalwart of Kingswood Lawn Tennis Club from joining in 1958 until his death last December. He was made an Honorary Member on his 80th birthday and played regularly until his mid-80s. He was a highly intelligent man and an activist in whatever he did. No shrinking violet, he held forthright opinions on many subjects. This made him good company. He was a loyal friend and maintained many long term friendships. In the days when “whites” were de rigeur on tennis courts (and even after). Woe betide anyone who appeared on court dressed any other way. A baleful stare and choice words would follow! He was in his time a Club officer. However, his real influence was through his powerful Harry Heath.
interventions at AGMs. He liked them short and the Chairman had to be very alert – particularly
A S TA LWA R T O F K I N G S W O O D LT C Lt . C o l . H A R O L D H E A T H Last December Club members were saddened to receive news of the death of its longest serving-member, Harry Heath. His friend and fellow member Nick Nicholson writes this appreciation.
when Harry got on to the subject of the accounts, where he considered himself an expert. He and Leslie Illing, a long time Club Chairman, played tennis together for many years. They were a perfect foil for each other – Harry generally taking a forceful and not always wellbalanced line on every issue, and Leslie taking the lower-key and more emollient one. They understood each other well. I joined the Club in 1970, 12 years after Harry, and played with him for some 40 years. We played a lot of singles at first. He was the better player and nearly always beat me. Later, he introduced me to the Queen’s Club, for which I shall always be grateful.
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Harry had a distinguished tennis career on the national scene. He was a long serving Secretary of the Army Lawn Tennis Association, and an LTA
that – just the right combination of calm and firmness. Tennis was what mainly identified Harry with
Councillor, fulfilling many important roles on LTA
Kingswood. He was, too, an active member of
committees. At that time, the LTA owned the
Probus, and enjoyed the social contact, the
Queen’s Club, and Harry was made a director. On
speakers and the discussions. Not everyone
his retirement from the LTA Council he was made
knew he was a gifted amateur silversmith, having
an Honorary Councillor, and later an Honorary
his own hallmark, and devoting many hours to
Member of the Queen’s Club.
the enjoyment of the creative process. He was
Due to his LTA service, Harry had an
also a good linguist, speaking fluent German and
allocation of tickets for Wimbledon each year and
Urdu from his army days in Germany and India.
was most generous in making some of them
He was very proud when his younger son Richard
available to Kingswood Club members who had
joined the Army and also rose to the rank of Lt.
done good things for the Club. I was for a
Colonel.
number of years the beneficiary of a Wimbledon
All this was achieved from very humble
Men’s Final ticket as his wife Margaret’s escort
beginnings in Wandsworth. He signed up
whilst Harry sat in the seats allocated to LTA
promptly in the Second World War. The Army
Councillors.
shaped him and he flourished there, going to the
Margaret, Harry’s second wife, was a powerful and loving presence in his life for more than 40
prestigious Staff College and rising to senior rank. He became a man of many parts and had a long,
years. Given the force of his personality, Harry
well-played innings.
needed “handling”, and Margaret was expert at
■ Sir Bryan Nicholson GBE
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A NEW EDITION TO THE FAMILY he excitement was overwhelming and Sarah was at fever pitch. Her dreams were about to come true and her life would be complete. Ruth wasn’t quite so sure but had read all the books and Sam was reticent but quietly keen. The boys were enthusiastic and expectant but reluctant to do the boring stuff. They all knew their life would never be the same. It was a family decision and there would be a shared responsibility. That was the agreement… The reason for these varied emotions arrived just after Christmas in the form of a gorgeous caramel coloured Cockapoo puppy – a tiny bundle of fluff and nervous excitement who immediately raced round the kitchen and produced a large yellow puddle, in the middle of the floor. “That’s gross!” Ben complained. “I’m never going to clear that up…” “She’s still a baby and in a brand new home, away from her brothers and sisters, so she’s bound to be nervous. Until she’s housetrained, this is going to happen and we must share the responsibility. That was the deal, remember?” They’d agreed to wait until the puppy arrived before deciding what to call her. Sam felt it was important to choose something to suit her personality. He didn’t want to call out some daft name when out on a walk so had quickly dismissed Sarah’s suggestions of ‘Sweetie’, ‘Cuddles’ and ‘Baby Girl’. It was simply ‘Puppy’ until a decision could be made. Puppy was exhausted after the car journey. She had a nibble of food from a shiny new bowl before curling up in her bed, among all the soft toys ‘donated’ from the vast collection in Sarah’s bedroom. Ruth reluctantly wiped away the first puddle but declared loudly that she was NOT going to do all the clearing up… “How about Molly?” Suggested Ruth. “Molly’s no good. There’s a Molly in my class and she’s spiteful.” “How about Sam? Short for Samantha…” Ruth laughed, “Ben, I think you’re Dad would get confused, don’t you? Who’d come running if we called ‘walkies’?!” “How about ‘Piddle’?” “No way!” “How about ‘Elsa’ or ‘Anna’?” “Don’t be stupid, we’re not having the dog named after your favourite film. It’s bad enough that we’ve got a girl dog!” “It’s a bitch!” “It’s a fact! It’s not bad language! She is a bitch!” This discussion carried on for several minutes. Puppy emerged from her crate and was immediately picked up and cuddled by Sarah. The boys wanted to take her outside for a game of football but their sister wouldn’t let go of her new friend. C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 1 8
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C O N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 1 6 Ruth suggested, “She’s a bit too young for football but why don’t you see if she’ll do a wee in the garden?” Puppy ran round the grass like a wound up toy. The family stood and watched. Ruth looked at them and smiled. It was the first time she’d seen them all in the garden for months. Her family was together. None of them were in front of a screen and they were all smiling. Ruth had a fleeting daydream of family walks, with the dog leaping through the undergrowth, ears flapping. She felt optimistic about all the shared memories they’d make together. “Ooh, look… She’s sitting down in a funny way… Mummy look! Oh, gross… I can see poo coming out!” They all gave Puppy a round of applause for being a clever girl. Puppy just looked confused and then promptly put her paw in the small pile that she’d just created. The arguments immediately began as to who was going to clear up the mess and who was going to clean her paws… That night, poor Puppy cried for her mum. It was heartbreaking but they’d been warned it might happen. The breeder had given them a piece of cloth with her mother’s scent but it was still a long night. Ruth felt like she had a newborn baby again when she left her snoring husband at about five thirty in the morning. She was still tired after the bustle of Christmas and they hadn’t even packed everything away. It was going to be a long day. When the rest of the family came downstairs at about seven thirty, they found Ruth asleep on the sofa, surrounded by boxes of Christmas decorations and half chewed Christmas cards. Puppy was nowhere to be seen. A moment’s panic followed, before they heard an enthusiastic scurrying sound. Their new bundle of fun leaped out of a box of tinsel with a shiny red cracker in her mouth. That was it. It wasn’t girly, it wasn’t soppy and it reflected her personality. ‘Cracker’ was the perfect name. Copyright Sarah Lott July 2015 Website: www.thememorybook.co.uk Telephone: 01372 373844 Email: sarah@thememorybook.co.uk Twitter: @thememorybook Facebook: The Memory Book
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JAMES T BROWN CBE “A true newspaper man” im Brown and his wife Anna together with their two young daughters Karen and Claire arrived in Kingswood in 1989. At that time Jim’s accelerating career in newspapers made it necessary for them to move south to be nearer London. During the last twenty-seven years both Jim and Anna have been very active within our community. Jim’s career started in 1952 as a cub reporter in the Ayrshire Post, where within 4th a period years his G Company Battalionof thesix Buffs on board transport ship Dongola the Suez Canal. natural enthusiasm andin persistence gave him wide experience in journalism from writing up the local football matches to reporting on a variety of local crime incidents. His ambition for further experience took him to Glasgow where he worked for the Evening Citizen before moving on to The Scotsman as Circulation Manager. His success in management took him to a post with the Aberdeen Journals before he was approached by Thomson Regional Newspapers in 1971 to become Sales Manager based in Watford. It was in the seventies that Jim’s career gathered further pace and he was to return north to become Circulation Director for the wellrespected Manchester Evening News The newspaper industry in the eighties saw dramatic changes as new computer technology challenged the old practices closely preserved by the Unions. These were difficult times for
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Jim in the role of managing director for Mid Thames Valley Newspapers based in Reading. In due time the essential changes in production were achieved In June 1986 there was a significant change in Jim’s career when he was appointed chief executive of Northern Counties Newspapers, a major subsidiary of Reed International, then owning 125 newspapers spread from London to the Scottish Borders. A major opportunity followed in 1996 when Reed International went up for sale and was eventually sold by way of a management buyout in which Jim played a major role. The new company
renamed as Newsquest became a public company under Jim’s executive chairmanship in 1997 and on the first day the stock market valued the company in excess of £500m. The company through acquisition grew to three hundred daily and weekly regional newspapers and eventually sold for one billion pounds. Newsquest was then the largest local newspaper group and it could be said that Jim’s career had now moved from being a ‘cub reporter’ to that of a ‘newspaper baron’. Throughout his accelerated and successful career Jim would be the first to pay tribute to the support and encouragement he received from Anna. In 2003 they both went to Buckingham Palace for Jim to receive a CBE for his services to the newspaper industry. Throughout Jim’s career his love for competitive sport showed itself in a
variety of activities. From boxing in his youth, an active rugby player, power boat racing and in more recent times squash and tennis. In all these competitive sports as in his business life, Jim plays to win. Tennis became an overriding passion and he is still a very active member of Kingswood Tennis Club, where his forehand is much respected. He and Anna have enjoyed lasting friendships as a result of their joint involvement in the tennis club. Jim was to become chairman and in more recent times a playing member and chairman of Queen’s Club. In retirement Jim and Anna’s greatest enjoyment is being with their four young grandchildren. They are regular supporters of KADDS and frequent the theatres, both in Guildford and in London. ■ Brian Hill
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MARILYN TABBAH Desert Island Discs is chosen by Marilyn Tabbah who moved to Kingswood sixteen years ago. She became a very loyal member of the Kingswood Village W.I. and is now in her fifth year of being President. She is a strong supporter of K.V.C.A and KADDS. here always seemed
above my family home, and we had an advance
to be music playing at
copy of the LP thanks to my sister’s boyfriend,
home while I was
who worked for Robert Plant at the time. I wonder
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growing up. I think my mother turned on the radio as soon
what happened to that! By the time I’d left home, for college, Soul
as she got up, and it was
music was being played everywhere and I have to
always tuned to the Light
have I heard it through the Grapevine by Marvin
Programme. I have often wondered what I would
Gaye. I could choose so much from this era but ‘tis
choose as my 8 music favourites, and now I have
not allowed!
been asked to do it! It has taken up a lot of thinking time! My first choice will always remind me of
One day a work colleague gave me a tip about a new band from America that he thought I might enjoy – my enduring love for the Eagles’ work
summer holidays at my Granny’s house. My uncle
began. I have asked for Earlybird because I really
had left some music behind when he moved out,
enjoy the banjo.
and Dream Lover by Bobby Darin will always
Following my relocation to Jordan, and the
take me back there. There was other stuff as well,
birth of two of my sons, music took a bit of a back
but I’m afraid to say that Lonnie Donnegan is not
seat, mainly because, in those days, we just
on my list!
couldn’t hear anything. If the wind was in the right
My first crush was Cliff, and anything from the
direction you might pick up Radio Lebanon, but
early 60s is very evocative of that time, but I have
there was no guarantee. Then Disco arrived with a
chosen something from 1976, Such is the
very big bang! From that time, I have chosen I will
Mystery.
Survive by Gloria Gaynor. Once again, very
Of course all life as we knew it changed when the Beatles arrived, and it was deemed Ok to
evocative. My final choice is Mae Hen Wlad fy’n Nhadau.
switch allegiance. Because my younger sisters
In my opinion, one of the two most stirring
“liked” Paul and George, I had to “like “John (no-
anthems – the other being La Marseillaise. Until
one liked Ringo). But that was actually perfectly
you have been in the Millenium Stadium when this
fine with me, and I have chosen Things we said
is being sung by the crowd, you don’t understand
today. The rest of Britain was very pre-occupied
the meaning of “hair standing on end”.
with pirate radio, but we in Mid Wales had no
I would like to choose a book of Sudoku
knowledge of that phenomenon. Sometimes I was
puzzles (with answers please, and pencil) as my
lucky enough to find Radio Luxembourg, but that
book choice. One can spend a good deal of time
was very patchy!
with a Sudoku book I have discovered! If my pencil
My fourth choice is Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin. Much of this was written in the hills
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OLD UNCERTAINTIES REMAIN e may be surging
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future developer would therefore need to produce
forwards into yet
convincing evidence demonstrating that no
another year, but
alternative commercial occupiers could be found
a surprising number of old
before a change of use application would be
uncertainties continue on
entertained.
issues which residents
Meantime also at the time of writing, there has
probably expected would be
been no further news regarding the proposal to
settled by now. Those who attended our AGM last
redevelop the land adjacent to the station. At a
year will recall a most informative presentation
meeting with the developer early last summer, KRA
delivered by Cllr Alex Horwood about the then
representatives observed that the design took little
awaited government decision concerning airport
if any account of the planning guidance document
expansion between Heathrow and Gatwick and its
for the site which had been issued by the Council
likely impact on Kingswood. To recap, his view was
following a public consultation. In light of this, the
that if Heathrow were to be expanded, it was likely
developer undertook to revise its scheme and
that the approach flightpath would necessarily be
eventually produced another proposal which sadly
enlarged and although still not directly beneath it,
offered little improvement on the original design
Kingswood might suffer some additional aircraft
and was still far from compliant with the Council
noise. If the choice were Gatwick, the flightpath
guidance document. A planning application was
was expected to remain well away from
anticipated before Christmas, but this has yet to
Kingswood, but of course there would be a
appear so on this issue also the situation remains
marked increase in traffic volume on the A217. It
unclear.
had confidently been expected at that time that the
Finally speculation continues regarding the
final decision would be announced before
future of our local hospitals. Both Epsom and St
Christmas, but of course that was postponed and
Hellier Hospitals have been the subject of much
at the time of writing, the outcome is still awaited.
debate and even unconfirmed rumours of both
Closer to home, there has been speculation
being replaced by a new Sutton Hospital. There is
about the future of the Legal & General site if the
therefore uncertainty as to how future health care
present occupier were to vacate. Fears have been
is to be delivered in the Kingswood area. In the
expressed about the possibility of a large scale
hope of clarifying the position, we have invited Mr
housing development on the site that eventually
Tim Hamilton, Director of Communications, Epsom
will add to pressure on local roads and
and St Helier Hospitals to address the AGM of the
infrastructure. The intentions of Legal & General
Kingswood Residents Association to be held on
remain unconfirmed to date, although residents
the 22nd March.
concerned about this may take some comfort from
I hope that as many residents as possible
Council planning policy which seeks to protect and
make a diary note to join us as we hope to present
maintain employment in the area. Since this site
the latest position on all of the above issues, so
houses by far the largest local employer, it must be
there should certainly be much of interest to
assumed that any attempt to switch from the
discuss on that occasion.
present commercial use would be resisted. Any
â– Des Camblin (Chairman KRA)
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T H I R T E E N
S O C I E T Y
VISIT PLANNED TO STOWE
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s I write this at the end of January we have already had our first meeting of 2016. A professional jazz pianist, Keith Nichols, gave a quite splendid evening of entertainment accompanying silent
movies. There was a great deal of laughter, especially at the over acting by stars such as Rudolf Valentino, and at the ridiculous exploits of Laurel and Hardy. Our thanks also to Bob Gunn for his technical help. Our February meeting will be more erudite, but just as interesting, with a look at the History of Passports. When and how did they become necessary? On the last day of February, we are holding our annual lunch at Walton Heath Golf Club, again kindly sponsored by Bunty Bennett and this year we have already, in January, sold all the tickets. Our final meeting of the season on March 14th has had a change of speaker. We were due to have a talk about the diversity of Bamboo but the speaker has had to withdraw. In his place we have a talk about Capability Brown whose 300th anniversary is being celebrated this year. He was the man responsible for the beautiful parklands surrounding many of the nations stately homes, including local Gatton Park. Later in the year the Church Events Committee plan a visit to Stowe where Brown began his career. Anyone interested should contact myself or Pia Chamberlain. â– Frances Rosbotham, Programme Secretary
MR WIZARD CAME TO TOWN Mr Wizard came to Kingswood on Jan 9th. He was invited by the team who run the occasional community coffee mornings held in the village hall and who wanted to give the children a special event of their own. With help from people throughout Kingswood to publicise the event, a little difficult so close to Christmas, we had 35 children and their parents, all enjoying wizardry. There was lots of laughter and most of us left wearing large smiles. It was a non profit event and enormous thanks are due to those of you who supported us. Especial thanks to Mr Shah at Londis who was our Box Office. I can report that the ticket sales enabled us to just break even, so, encouraged by this success, we hope to be able to offer more events in the future. Any ideas or contacts would be most welcome. Frances Rosbotham 01737 833496 Organised by a group from St Andrews Church.
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persons or the vehicles before reporting them to
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the Surrey Police number 101 or 999 if urgent.
Consider a sensor light outside your home
address.
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show everyone in the car park that items of
Consider parking the car in a garage and
Before going out on a dog walk please don’t
lock both the car & the garage & side gate.
value are going in the boot just before you go!
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CCTV cameras are available and may deter
car crimers and burglars. ●
If you go on holiday ask a neighbour to keep
an eye out for the home and vehicle. ●
Ask a neighbour to pop in and remove the
Consider a sensor light if your car is parked
on your drive or on the road. ●
If possible, park your car in a garage and
lock both the car and the garage. ●
When away from home, try to park in a well-
post which may be showing through the door
lit, open location, or a police approved
identifying that no-one is home.
‘ParkMark’ car park
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CCTV are available and may deter car crimers.
on show at any window.
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If you go on holiday ask a neighbour to keep
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Do not leave keys and personal possessions If you do not have a Neighbourhood watch
please do consider this as it does have many
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benefits.
windows and sunroof.
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Do not leave your recycle bins or rubbish
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Always lock your vehicle and close the Remove all personal possessions - not just
bins out the front – they can be used to step
sat navs, laptops and mobile phones - but
on and over your side gate.
also loose change and clothing
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Put away all gardening tools which could be
used to open windows and doors. ●
Make sure the curtains are shut and some
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Look after your car keys and keep them out of
sight and secure, even when you are at home ●
Secure number plates with tamper proof or
lights are on if you are going out in the
clutch head screws.
evening or the day time.
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alarm, get one fitted, or use a steering lock
Consider timer lights throughout the day and
If you have an older car, or one without an
night if you’re going away and leave the radio
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on suggesting that someone is at home.
ensure you know how to activate it)
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Please mark your valuables with forensic
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Fit a tracking device to your vehicle (and Have the vehicles registration number or
property marking product or utilise the
vehicle identification number (VIN) etched on
Immobilise website
each window.
(https://www.immobilise.com). Do you need
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help with this? We find items on a warrant but
please do consider this as it does have many
we rarely have an owner.
benefits.
Some guidelines for keeping your private
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car safe:
are: PC 3519 Carmen Lambert Singer
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Are there any suspicious persons or cars in
your local area who you may feel should be
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P H O T O G R A P H
C O M P E T I T I O N
KINGSWOOD THROUGH THE SEASONS
Above: Kingswood Village. We hope to run a regular photograph competition in Village Voice with the theme of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter seasons. The photograph must be taken in Kingswood and the winner will be published in Village Voice. Deadline for the June 2016 edition is 20th April and all entries should be emailed to richard.milbourn@carnah.co.uk
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birds of prey. If you are lucky you will spot
apart from driving on the roads – it is chaotic! I
leopards at Yale National Park!
spent most of my time with my eyes closed! It is predominately Buddhist with World
Your tastebuds will never be the same again – Sri Lanka dishes are prepared with freshly
Heritage sites such as Kandy and Sigiriya and
ground spices – plenty of seafood, enormous
much more!
prawns and Lobster too!
A visit to the Tea Trails is a must where you
The one temptation you must not say no to
will find Rosyth Estate House which is a working
is the patties that are offered along the
tea and rubber estate – experience the Beauty
roadsides – miniature pastries filled with meat or
of a bygone era.
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OF BREATHS WE TAKE, BUT BY THE PLACES
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VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE n a balmy early November day, a perfect example of the uncharacteristic weather we have experienced these past months, a party of members went on an outing to Greenwich. There was time in the morning for a look around the town, some elected to visit the Maritime Museum while others toured the Cutty Sark. In the afternoon our booked visit to the Fan Museum took place. Our knowledgeable guide, one of the founders of the museum, Helene Alexander, a lady in her 90’s, conveyed her passion for the rare and beautiful objects in the collection with great sincerity. After the fascinating tour we enjoyed a most sumptuous tea in The Orangery, a delightful space and one more of the lovely treats the day had in store for us. The November AGM was well attended in spite of this not being one of the most popular meetings of the year. To give added interest to the day, Carmen Lambert-Singer, the Neighbourhood Specialist Officer for our area and Mark Howells, an ex-policeman and Crime Reduction Advisor, gave us much food for thought on many aspects of security. Besides being entertaining speakers they also had many informative leaflets dealing with safety in the home, how to spot and deal with conmen and how to stay safe in challenging times. I think we all felt that this was a thoroughly worthwhile afternoon. In December most organisations
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celebrate Christmas in one way or another and it is generally a party month. As December is also our birthday month, we have twice as much reason to push the boat out, inviting members from neighbouring WI’s to join the festivities. In addition to a delicious tea made by our own fair hands the members and guests were entertained by four “a capella” singers known as Zig-Zag. They sing in barbershop style and the repertoire is wide ranging and delightful. At one point we, the audience were roped in to show how well we could do. Great fun! When it was time to leave everyone went home well satisfied, clutching their gift of a pretty pot plant. In January our members enjoyed a beetle drive. A really good way to get them to move tables and chat to less wellknown friends. During the business part of the afternoon, we also voted on which resolution our branch would like to see go forward to the National AGM in the middle of the year. We had to choose from eight, short-listed from the many which had been suggested by members throughout the nation. We felt that some were more worthy than others and decided by a fairly narrow margin to vote for the resolution which each one of us can do something about, namely the avoidance of food waste with a sub-clause, the addressing of food poverty. Should you be interested in joining us, the KVWI meets on the first Thursday of each month in the Kingswood Village Hall at 14.00. You will be most welcome. ■ Nettie Cooper, Press Officer MARCH 2016 37
KINGSWOOD, TADWORTH AND WALTON FLOWER ARRANGEMENT GROUP Held in the Village Hall Waterhouse Lane Kingswood every second Tuesday in the month at 7.45 pm am delighted to say that the Flower Group have continued a programme of excellent demonstrators. Our improved sales table is still very popular. We enjoyed an excellent Christmas meeting which included a delicious seasonal tea. Are you are a newcomer to the area and are looking for opportunities to meet people and participate in local activities or someone who has lived locally for years and would like to try something new? You may be skilled or not so skilled with flowers to join us, we are a very friendly group. We have excellent demonstrators so all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy their skills, knowledge and tips -. Why not find out more? Please come along to one of our meetings as a visitor and hopefully you will enjoy it so much you would like to become a member. We also have our own car park. ■ Janet Hill, Chairman branet@home.3b.co.uk Tel: 01737 832424
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Notice is given for Kingswood Walton and Tadworth Flower Club AGM on Tuesday 12th April 2016 Village Hall Waterhouse Lane Kingswood at 7.30 pm. Followed by normal meeting.
Here is the programme for 2016
June 7th
Anette Parshotham
and 2017. Please make a note
Fundraising Strawberry Tea
Competition: Your choice mixed
in your diaries. Meetings start
Venue T.B.A.
foliage arrangement.
promptly at 7.45 p.m.in the
Raffle
October 11th
Village Hall, Waterhouse Lane.
June 14th
‘Sophie’s Choice’
February 9th
‘Wouldn’t it be Luverley’
Sophie Beaney
‘Inspired By’
Robin White
Competition: Posy in a teacup
Kathy Stanngard
Competition: Three Individual
with saucer
March 8th
Roses
November 8 th
‘Hotel Homage’
July 12th
‘’Aqua Flora’
Ann Miller
Flower Club Fundraising
Margaret Williams
Competition: Floral Corsage
Summer Lunch
Competition: Arrangement
April 12th A.G.M. Starts at
Corner Oak, Glen Close
leaves and berries
7.30pm
Raffle
December 13th
Followed by a talk on jewellery
August 9th
Christmas Meeting starts at
Given by Julie Wileman
‘Wonderful World’
2.00 pm
May 10th
Patricia Ellis
‘Ho! Ho! Ho!
‘Moving Through Time’
Competition: Garden Posy
Angie Hyde
Barbara Caldecourt
September 13th
Competition: Decorated
Plant Sale
‘Tropical Extravaganza’
Christmas parcel
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P A T ’ S
G A R D E N
D I A R Y
WINTER WONDERLAND This is an exciting time of year for gardeners. All the short, cold winter days are behind us and we can watch the plants burst into life and give us a mar vellous display of flowers. ORNAMENTALS Spring bulbs brighten the garden with their beautiful colours and some have a very strong fragrance too. When the flowers fade, cut them off and let the leaves die down for six weeks. This enables hardy bulbs to store enough energy to flower again next year. EDIBLES Spring is a very busy time of year for seed sowing. Even the smallest spaces can be useful! A heated windowsill propagator will bring on a limited number of seeds and seedlings very well. Tomatoes are very easy to
Narcissus 'Jetfire' and Hyacinths.
raise from seed sown in early March. In April, seeds for a wide variety of vegetable plants can be sown. CONSERVATORY OR GREENHOUSE Plants which required a winter rest, just ticking over with protection under glass, can now be brought Seeds sown in a windowsill propagator and fibre pots.
back into growth by lightly C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 4 6
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watering. After their winter drought, cacti should initially just be misted over with a fine spray. Sparingly feed any plants showing signs of life and whose roots have penetrated the whole pot. GARDENS TO VISIT We are lucky to have some beautiful Surrey gardens opening for the National Gardens Scheme. You can find more details on their
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website (www.ngs.org.uk). Here are some you might like to visit Timber Hill, Chertsey Road, Chobham, Surrey, GU24 8JF Beautifully kept 15 acre park-like garden and woodland with views to N Downs. Fine oaks, liquidambar and liriodendron. Early witch hazel walk, a sea of snowdrops and species crocus; beech, cherry, maples, acers, over 200 camellias and magnolias. Drifts of spring narcissi, daffodils and stunning camassias, tulips in borders; bluebells/azaleas in May; early roses in June. Fine autumn colour. A garden for all seasons! Nature and wildlife trails for children. Refreshments served in beautiful old Surrey barn. Preferably book for lunch or take pot luck! Open Sunday 14 February (11am - 4pm), Monday 28 March, Sunday 8 May (11am 4.30pm). Admission £5.00, children free. Home-made light lunches and teas. Coverwood Lakes, Peaslake Road, Ewhurst, Surrey GU6 7NT 14 acre landscaped garden in stunning position high in the Surrey Hills with 4 lakes and bog garden. Extensive rhododendrons, azaleas and fine trees. 3_ acre lakeside arboretum. Marked trail through the 180 acre working farm with Hereford cows and calves, sheep and horses, extensive views of the surrounding hills. Light refreshments including home produced Hereford burgers, cakes, etc. Open Sunday 10, Sunday 17, Sunday 24 April, Monday 2, Sunday 8, Sunday 15 May, Sunday 16 October (11am - 5pm). Admission £5.00, children free. Light refreshments. 46 MARCH 2016
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Shieling, The Warren, Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 6PQ 1 acre garden restored to its original 1920s design. Formal front garden with island beds and shrub border. Unusual large rock garden and mixed borders with collection of beautiful slug free hostas and uncommon perennials. The rest is a woodland garden with acid loving plants and some old and interesting trees and shrubs. Plant list provided for visitors. Open Monday 2 May (2-4pm). Admission £5.00 children free. Home-made teas Evening opening Saturday 11 June (6 - 8pm). Admission £7.00, children free. Wine. Sunday 12 June (2 - 4pm). Adm £5.00, children free. Home-made teas. Happy gardening and garden visiting! ■ Pat Gibson
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S U R R E Y
P O L I C E
ARREST FOR KINGSWOOD BURGLARY lderly people are still being targeted by
Saddle Marking exercises – contact our Country
criminals with fraud attempts. If you are in
Watch Kenneth Richards.
doubt, please talk to a neighbour, a family
All members of staff and police can be contacted
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friend or call 101. Please remember that a bank, a police officer, a tax office will NEVER ask for your pin
using 101. The following crimes have occurred on your area
number or your banking details. Do you have a friend
between 1/9/15 and 27/1/16 and I have included
or neighbour who is elderly; do they know about this
some from other areas just for you to be aware of. It
crime?
is not to scare you but information for you to remain
Talk to them and spread the word so we can
vigilant so that you can help us to help you. If you
protect each other from this hideous acts of thefts
require further information please contact me.
from bank accounts.
Theft
On the subject of fraud, do you have an external
Between 20/11/2015 10:00 and 21/01/2016 10:00 on
post box that a slim hand can easily slip inside it? If
Outwood Lane, Kingswood
so please consider choosing a safer post box if this is
Wrought iron table and chair stolen from front garden.
the case.
On 16/01/2016 between 12:00 and 15:00 on
We are also urging local residents to empty their
Glen Close Kingswood
post boxes more regularly following a spate of postal
A wall mounted post box jemmied open and mail
fraud.
stolen from within (although I should note that this
I have conducted a number of patrols in
post box was not full by any means.
Kingswood and there are post boxes crammed with
Burglary (Dwellings and non Dwellings)
personal and important information which becomes
Between 14/08/2015 11:54 and 02/09/2015 10:30 on
very useful to fraudsters who can just dip into the
Meadow Walk
box. Far too easy!!
Two bicycles stolen from shed. The suspect has then
If you have an outside letter box, and you are not
locked the shed with a key that is normally left on a
able to empty this regularly, consider asking the post
hook near the shed and made off.
office for a collection at the post office. Cheaper still,
Between 24/08/2015 08:00 and 06/09/2015 02:00 on
ask a neighbour to assist you and then return the
Coombe Court Station Approach, Tadworth
favour for them.
An attempt was made to break in to a garage in a
For those of you who live next to a neighbour
block causing damage to the garage door.
with a post box over filling, please ask them if they
On 17/09/2015 between 16:45 and 22.40 on
would like it to be collected. Let’s be neighbourly!
Shelvers Way Tadworth
Your vigilance is required to assist us. We rely on
Suspects have entered the home using a brick to
Neighbourhood watches and information from the
smash the glass in a UPVC patio door to the
public for our patrols as every police force is
conservatory to the rear. Once inside they have made
intelligence lead and your reports are very helpful to
an untidy search of the living room and kitchen then
us so thank you – keep us informed on those that
moved upstairs and conducted a untidy search of all
don’t want to be noticed!.
bedrooms.
Bike Marking exercises at your child’s school -
On 13/09/2015 between 10.00 and 19.00 on
contact Mark Howells
The Avenue, Tadworth
C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 5 0
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C O N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 4 9
Between 28/11/2015 00:00 and 29/11/2015 23:59 on
£180 stolen from victim’s room whilst she was having
Harendon
a shower.
Vehicle entered and searched with golf clubs left in
24/10/2015 between 19:00 and 20:30 on
boot.
Warren Lodge Drive, Kingswood
Between 18/01/2016 14:00 and 19/01/2016 19:26 on
Suspect has smashed wooden front door with
Brighton Road near Copthorne House
unknown implement caused alarm to activate have
Damage to front headlight of vehicle
carried out untidy search of large detached property
Anti-Social Behaviour
have left by entry point in 5 mins.
We continue to work closely with our Joint
On 01/11/2015 21:30 on Tadorne Road, Tadworth
Enforcement Team (JET) Officers who are based at
Suspects have broken into victims home and held
Reigate Town Hall as well as housing officers from
them against their will, threatening them with knives
housing agencies. They have differing powers to us
and have stolen items.
and together we can act and support our
On 03/11/2015 between 07:45 and 20.30 on
communities. We have been given the opportunity to
Forest Drive Kingswood
work in partnership with JET to target problem areas
Suspect/s have entered the garden via insecure gate,
– we welcome your input.
used an instrument to force kitchen window to gain
Parking issues are also dealt with by the JET but if
entry to property, untidy search throughout including
you live on a private road you must contact the land
garage, car keys, computer, jewellery, credit cards
owner.
taken.
Speeding Hotspots
Between 25/01/2016 16:30 and 26/01/2016 06:00,
COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH is a group of trained
Copthill Lane
residents to assist us in reducing speeding vehicles
Suspects have attended an unoccupied building site
but we have found that a large percentage of of
and overnight lead has been stolen from the flat roofs
people we ticket are local to the area! So please slow
of a new build property.
your speed down in your neighbourhood especially in
Criminal Damage
the awful weather. We cannot patrol all of our roads
Between 27/12/2015 09:00 and 31/12/2015 13:54
all the time on our patch and deal with crimes
Alcocks Lane, Kingswood
occurring in our area but with your help we can
Victim has gone away for a few days, upon his return
certainly make a better impact. For further details
has found 3 of his fence panels broken.
please contact us.Terrorism
Between 16/01/2016 19:00 and 17/01/2016 08:00 on
Whilst it remains unlikely to happen in your area
Bonsor Drive
being aware of terrorism is an important aspect of our
Suspects have attached tow rope and smashed
daily life. Your information is important to us so
through five bar metal gate at end of lane leading to
please if it looks suspicious then please report it!
stables. Items were not stolen as presumed
IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ASSIST WITH PROVIDING
disturbed.
ANY INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE CRIMES
Vehicle Related Crime
PLEASE CONTACT SURREY POLICE IN
Residents continue to keep their cars unlocked
CONFIDENCE ON 101 OR CONTACT CRIME
overnight on the roads or on the drives and we are
STOPPERS.
urging all residents to lock your cars at night!. You will
Your Banstead Safer Neighbour hood Team is:
not be able to claim insurance on a vehicle which has
PC 3519 Carmen Lambert Singer
had items stolen if there is no sign of forced entry but
Please ring 101 for non emergency or 999 for an
please continue to report as it helps us with patrols.
emergency.
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K I N G S W O O D
L A W N
T E N N I S
C L U B
SIGN UP FOR FUN AND EXCERCISE!
KLTC punters study the form at the January Race Night.
M
arch is here again and Tennis Club
Sunday of Wimbledon fortnight. Matches will
members will be keen to sort out
start in April in the qualifying rounds leading
their KLTC membership renewal.
up to Finals Day. As usual there are Junior,
Doing this by 31 March means they will
Adult and Veteran (55 and over) events,
benefit from the generous early renewal
Singles and Doubles. Don’t miss the deadline!
discount which the Club offers for its existing
And while on the subject of signing up, our
members who re-join before the new
extremely popular Junior Camps are on again
membership year begins on 1 April. New
this year. The Easter Camp will run 9am to
members can also sign up during March and
3pm from Monday 4th to Friday 8th April (5
as a special offer this year, because we’re a
days). The cost will be £25 per day for
friendly Club, we’ll let you start playing before
members and £27 per day for non-members.
the new membership year begins! Something
Half-day attendance £15 per day (£17 non-
else you may not know – membership fees
members). 5 days for the price of 4 for those
have been virtually unchanged since 2007!
who sign up for the full 5 day camp. There will
How’s that for value? If you are interested in
be further Junior Camps in the summer and
joining the Club, please contact Membership
autumn school holidays. Do you have or know
Secretary Steve Kippen at
a child who is interested in learning tennis, or
kltcmembership@gmail.com or check out
keen to get better? Then contact our
details on our website
coaching team INFX on 07548 529987 or
www.socialtennis.co/Kingswood
infxtennis@me.com
New and renewing members can also sign
We’re not forgetting the Adults either! INFX
up for the Annual Club Championship, the
will be running a series of Tennis Clinics for
highlight of the Club’s tennis year. Our gala
those who want to improve their tennis and
Finals Day is on Sunday 3 July – the middle
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their fitness. First up is a 4 week Cardio Tennis Clinic starting on Tuesday 15 March at 9.30am. Cardio Tennis is very social and for players of all ability levels. If you've never played tennis before it's a great way into the sport, while for experienced players it's a great way to train. Then there will be a 5 week Tactics and Shot Selection Tennis Clinic starting on Thursday 31 March at 7.30pm.
The full Committee for 2015-16 is: ● ● ● ●
Chairman Secretary Treasurer Men’s Captain (joint)
● ● ● ● ●
Ladies Captain Junior Coordinator Membership Secretary Membership Records Premises
Bob Gunn Lada Muir Gloria Whitwell Trevor Fannin, Joel Wormald Val Lazarus Pam Armitage Steve Kippen David Smith George Thornton
On the Social front, members enjoyed a
Adult Clinic sessions are £8/hour or £10 for
delicious Christmas Dinner in December,
90 minutes.
organised by Bob Gunn and Lada Muir, and a
Towards the end of 2015 the Club held its
very popular Race Night in January put on by
AGM and there were two important changes
Trevor Fannin and Ben Flatt bringing the
to the Committee. After many years on the
excitement of ‘the sport of kings’ to
Committee, including stints as both Club
Kingswood and benefitting the Club coffers in
Secretary and Treasurer, John Higham
the process.
stepped down to spend more time with his
On St George’s Day 23 April, on a rather
sailing club (where he is leading a major
quieter note, there will be a supper and talk
development project). And Sally Fish, after 3
entitled ‘The Invasions of England as
valuable years as Club Secretary, needed to
Reflected the English Language’ by Peter
devote more time to her scuba club.
Lovett. The Club Championship Finals Day
Chairman Bob Gunn thanked both of them for
Lunch will be held on Sunday 3 July.
all that they had done for the Club. Gloria
I do hope you enjoy your tennis and social
Whitwell was elected as the new Treasurer
functions at your village Club through the rest
and Lada Muir as the new Club Secretary.
of 2016. ■ Bob Gunn
Walking with Kingswood Probus Club I have drawn back my curtains on a beautiful Spring morning. I have donned my walking boots and ventured forth ........... Do you fancy walking through the Surrey countryside in company with lively minded people and then stopping for lunch at a well chosen pub? This is a monthly event and just one of the regular activities arranged by Kingswood Probus Club, and it is a wonderful way to discover new, and revisit old, local haunts. The walks are not too strenuous, lasting about one and a half hours and different members source and lead them. Probus is a social club for retired men and they meet monthly for lunch at Kingswood Golf Club, with a talk during the winter months. But the organised outings, including walks, are open to wives and - in my case - widows of former members. If you are already a member, do come on the walks. If you are not a member, why not consider joining Probus then you and your spouse/partner can sample the "great outdoors" with us. Rosie Akerman
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Y O U R
L O C A L
C H A R I T I E S
Lily Akerman is an energetic and ambitious young lady. She also has asthma. But, not daunted by that, Lily has entered the London Marathon this year and is running to raise funds for Asthma UK. As she explains below, she would like your support. Lily is the granddaughter of Rosemary Akerman, of KADDS and KLTC fame, who writes elsewhere in this edition. sthma is a disease
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of the airways
effective than the steroid inhaler
which makes
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A
breathing difficult, due to an
A new asthma drug that could be more Preventing dust mites from causing asthma
attacks
inflammation and narrowing
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of the airways, meaning
the next 5 years
less oxygen can reach the
A potential new revolutionary asthma drug in They’re a charity which has a great support
lungs. This results in coughing, being short of
network of fundraisers, including some rather
breath, tightness of the chest, and wheezing.
famous faces! Double gold-winning Olympic
Everyone knows of someone who has or has
track cyclist, Laura Trott has spoken about her
had asthma. Often the symptoms are only mild,
battle with asthma: “I hope that I can inspire
but for many people asthma proves to be a real
other people my age with asthma through my
challenge and can be severe.
own accomplishments and show that with the
There are 5.4 million people in the UK who suffer from asthma, 1.1 million of whom are young children. This equates to 1 in 11 of us,
right treatment, management and attitude to asthma, it doesn’t have to hold you back.” Other famous supporters include Strictly
with someone having a life-threatening asthma
Come Dancing’s Anton du Beke, writer and
attack every 10 seconds. 3 people die every day
broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray, soprano
because of this, with 2/3rds of these deaths
Margaret Keys, BBC Newsnight presenter Emily
being preventable if appropriate treatments were
Maitlis, and comedian Bill Bailey, all of whom
available, as 250,000 sufferers do not respond to
also support the fantastic work that Asthma UK
the standard steroid treatment.
does.
Asthma UK is Britain’s leading asthma
I have suffered with asthma since I was very
charity, with over 1,100,000 people having used
young, and although it has wavered in its
their website, and their helpline receiving 7000
severity throughout the last 20 years, I have
calls in the past 12 months alone! They not only
largely learnt to control it. The disease runs in
help people understand and manage the
my family, with my brother, both parents, and
disease with free advice, by providing asthma
grandparents all struggling with its effects.
nurses who can give extra personal support to
When I was younger it meant I had to carry two
sufferers and their families, but also fund and
asthma inhalers around with me wherever I
conduct cutting-edge research projects. A few
went, and although I still keep one in my
of these ventures include:
handbag just in case, it is only when I am ill or
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take part in intense exercise that my asthma
Trying to find a treatment that could cure cat
allergy 54 MARCH 2016
can spiral out of control.
With this in mind, it is therefore the ultimate challenge for me to run a marathon! In April 2016 I will be running the London Marathon to raise money for this fantastic charity, which is clearly very close to my heart. I have run various 10K’s and a half marathon event in the past for a myriad of different charities, and when I run past the Asthma UK team, holding my inhaler, they give me so much support and cheer very loudly for me. I am so happy and excited to be able to be a part of that this year. I have been applying for a place in the London Marathon for the past 3 years, and have continually been extremely disappointed when the rejection email falls into my inbox, therefore April 2016 is an even more exciting prospect for me. My training started in early November 2015, and by late December the miles really started to stack up. Although the challenge is starting to seem very daunting, the thought of crossing that finish line after 26.5 miles is
Lily running in Reigate half marathon.
getting me through it! I have a rather challenging fundraising
On the 16th April 2016, the Chipstead
target, which I am on my way towards
Singers, who have been singing in Chipstead
achieving thanks to some very generous
for over 80 years, will be holding their ‘All In
donations and a few small fundraising events.
The April Evening’ event. Each year they pick
However, I am still a long way from reaching my
three charities to support, and this year I am
target, so if you would like to help me reach my
lucky enough to have been chosen as one of
goal then my Virgin Money Giving page can be
the causes. It’s sure to be a fantastic evening,
found here:
with some very talented singers, an exciting
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/lilyaliceakerma
raffle, and even the opportunity for you to join
n, or you can donate by going to the Virgin
in with the singing too! It will be held at The
Money Giving website and searching for ‘Lily
Peter Aubertin Village Hall in Chipstead,
Akerman’. Any donations would be greatly
starting at 7.30pm.
appreciated and will help me achieve this great challenge. You may be aware of my fundraising efforts
Tickets can be purchased on the door, or by contacting Diana Fewtrell by phone: 01737 554149
in Kingswood, where we held the Christmas
or email:
Carols at the Waterhouse Cafe, with the
ifewtrell@btinternet.com
KADDS choir, in mid December. It was such a
and cost £10 (which
wonderfully festive morning and thank you to
includes a glass of
everyone who joined in with the singing, and
wine!), or £5 for children.
generously donated!
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AUTUMN QUIZ NIGHT - BACK BY POPULAR
Friday 18th March 2016 7.30
DEMAND!
£25 per person for a two course dinner with coffee.
Friday 11th November 2016
Come and join us for dinner at the newly opened
Kingswood Village Hall 7.30
Tastes of Tadworth restaurant (formerly Gemini). To
Tables of 8. Tickets £17.50 to include a fish an
book a table or more details, please contact Angie
chip supper. Another chance for the 'brains' of
- atpeters@btinternet.com or 833043
Kingswood to rise to the challenge of our quiz
ANNUAL KINGSWOOD TENNIS DAY
night. To book a table or for more details contact
Monday 16th May 2016
Gill - gill.talpade@gmail.com or 832552
Matches to be played at three local private courts,
200 CLUB
semis and finals to be played at Kingswood Lawn
In the last 200 club draw we had many successful
Tennis Club. £25 per player to include a two
Kingswood prize winners who have all been
course lunch and afternoon tea. Please contact
notified. If anyone would like the chance to win a
Rosemary Akerman - akermanjr@msn.com, or
money prize whilst supporting the
830257 Jane - jane@copthill.demon.co.uk for more
NSPCC/ChildLine please contact Lori -
details or to reserve a place.
lori.kerr60@live.co.uk or 830907
DINNER AT THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
80 YEARS OF THE NSPCC IN KINGSWOOD
Saturday 1st October 2016
Kingswood NSPCC committee is celebrating it's
£100 per person. A wonderful chance to enjoy a
80th year of fundraising in the Village. Many former
three course meal and private tour of the Houses
Committee members are still living in the Village
of Parliament. Coach from Kingswood to Houses
and support us often. We shall be hoping to run a
of Parliament and back. Places are already going
Stop For Tea during the year and will try and get as
quickly so book your tickets now! To book or for
many former members together for a reminisce.
more details contact Angie - at
Details will be in the next edition of the Village
peters@btinternet.com or 833043
Voice.
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W R I T E R S ’
C O R N E R
In this edition we have a poem from Rosemary Akerman which relates to the article by her grand-daughter Lily appearing elsewhere in this edition. Then, just for fun, an item which my wife Jill spotted recently and which may ring a few bells and, I hope, raise a few smiles. If you would like to contribute to a future edition of Village Voice – prose or poetry – just contact me, Bob Gunn
There was a Young Lady There was a young lady called Lily Who thought she'd do something quite silly So she pounded the streets And stopped eating sweets. Her breathing came wobbly and faltered. Then she shouted with glee 'The Marathon's for me! I'm sure if I dash I can raise lots of cash For Asthma UK, that's us sorted!" Rosie Akerman
I am a Seenager!
Brains of older people are slow because they
I am a Seenager – a Senior teenager
know so much. People do not decline mentally
I have everything that I wanted as a teenager,
with age, it just takes them longer to recall
only 50 years later.
facts because they have more information in
I don't have to go to school or work.
their brains.
I get an allowance every month.
Scientists believe this also makes you hard of
I have my own pad.
hearing as it puts pressure on your inner ear.
I don't have a curfew.
Much like a computer struggles as the hard
I have a driver's licence and my own car.
drive gets full, so too do humans take longer to
I have ID that gets me into bars and the wine
access information when their brains are full.
store. I like the wine store best.
Also, older people often go to another room to
The people I hang around with are not scared of
get something and when they get there, they
getting pregnant; they aren’t scared of anything.
stand there wondering what they came for. This
They have been blessed to live this long, why be
is NOT a memory problem, it is nature's way of
scared.
making older people do more exercise.
And I don't have acne.
SO THERE!!
Life is Good! Also, you will feel much more intelligent after reading this, if you are a Seenager.
Found on the world-wide interweb by Jill Gunn MARCH 2016 59
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CHARITY ACTION LIST Feeling charitable? Or just want to get involved in some interesting local activities? Or both! Here’s what’s coming up in the next 3 months. Bob Gunn QUIZ TIME! Give those grey cells some exercise and see if your team can top the leader board at one of these two entertaining and challenging quizzes. Saturday 5 March 7.30pm Tadworth Court Mansion, Tadworth St, Tadworth KT20 5RU The Friends Quiz. Fish & Chip supper included. Drinks available. Tickets £15. Phone: 01737 812655 or email: friendsofthechildrenstrust@virginmedia.com Saturday 19 March 7.30pm Gatton Park Hall, Gatton Park, Reigate RH2 0TW The Gatton Park Quiz Supper included. Bring your own drinks. Tickets £10. Phone: 01737 649066 or visit website: www.gattonpark.com Phone: 01737 649066 or visit website: www.gattonpark.com Wednesday 23 March 10.30am to 1pm The Firs, The Hoppety, Tadworth KT20 5RQ Sue Edward’s Open Garden with Hot Cross Buns and Coffee Sue’s stunning garden in Spring should be seen by gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Unlimited refreshments! Entry £5. All profits kindly donated to The Friends of the Children’s Trust at Tadworth Court. Plant sales. Saturday 26 March Noon to 4pm at Tadworth Court Mansion, Tadworth St, Tadworth KT20 5RU The Children’s Trust Easter Fair A great afternoon’s entertainment including Easter egg hunt, go karts, fairground rides, farm animals and a shopping market. Musical entertainment by Surrey Hills Radio! FREE entry for children and just £3.00 for adults. Pre-book tickets at www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/easterfair where places can also be reserved for the popular Easter egg hunt. Sunday 17 April 2 to 5.30pm 41 Shelvers Way, Tadworth KT20 5QJ Keith Lewis’ Open Garden Part of the National Garden Scheme and always worth seeing. Entry £4. Afternoon Tea, Coffee & Cakes provided by TWOAT to help fund their overseas aid projects. Friday 29 April to Sunday 1 May at Tadworth Court Mansion, Tadworth St, Tadworth KT20 5RU The Friends’ Spring Exhibition of Arts – featuring Daily Mail cartoonist ‘Mac’ Outstanding paintings, sculptures and photographs to view and to buy. See the finalists’ work from our local schools’ art competition. Re-create one of Mac’s cartoons. Refreshments available. Admission FREE. Not to be missed! Friday 6 – 9pm, Saturday 10am – 5pm, C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 6 3 Sunday 11am – 3pm..
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Friday 20 May and again on Saturday 28 May 9.30am start (Likely finishing time ~ 5pm) TWOAT 10 mile Walk John Allinson will again be leading his circular walks in our delightful local countryside. Along the walk there will be information on the history of the area. We stop for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea and at each stopping point, there will be transport to take walkers back to the start if they feel they have had enough! The walk is suitable for anyone in reasonable trim (16 to 70 plus!). There will be a £5 entry charge. But what about getting your family and friends to sponsor you as well? If you would like to take part, contact John on 01737 213347 or John.Allinson97@NTLWorld Monday 30 May (Bank Holiday Monday) 4pm Gatton Park, Reigate RH2 0TW Fairytale Treasure Hunt by Gatton Community Theatre Discover faiytale characters around the park, talk to them and hunt for treasure! Delicious refreshments available to purchase. Cost £7 per child + 1 accompanying adult FREE. Additional adults £7. No booking required. If there is a local charity event in the period June, July, August, not otherwise covered in Village Voice, which you would like to bring to the attention of our readers, please send brief information to Bob Gunn bob@gunn.org before the next copy date.
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Centre: Anne Davidson.
ore than half (51%) of girls say they’re put off exercise at school because of negative experiences. They complain that school sport is too competitive, that being sweaty is not feminine, and that there aren’t enough female role models. According to a report commissioned by the Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF), almost 9 out of 10 girls aged 14 fail to meet official guidelines for physical activity. For 5 to 18 year olds, this is one hour of aerobic exercise daily and, on three days a week, some muscle-strengthening activity, eg gymnastics. While many parents may assume that their children’s relationship with sports will just develop naturally at school, they also understand that it’s a two-way street: the children rally the parents, the parents rally the children, and everyone gets their exercise.
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We all need cardiovascular exercise to keep our hearts strong. Physically inactive people are twice as likely to have a heart attack as those who do regular activity. Exercise helps ward off obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, and is associated with a reduction in the risk of cancer. And there are the psychological benefits; exercise helps adults and children feel more attractive and more confident – not just through toning and weight loss, but also a sense of control. Fitness is associated with reduced anxiety and depression, and enhanced mood, cognitive functioning and self-worth. Help your child get fit for a sport, they could find their own identity as well as it being a great social tool. Encourage them to carry it through to university, to join as many teams as possible; it’s a fantastic way of meeting people and bonding. It’s all about having fun. It brings you closer, and then you feel even better. The point about family fitness is that if you start them young, they grow up with exercise ingrained into their lifestyle. And while the kids are busy being sporty, there’s more hope for a “healthy focus”, pursuing healthy, active lifestyles. If you’re fit, so is your mental state. You can be thin, but you won’t be healthy if you’re not eating much food. It’s about fuelling bodies to lead fit, active lives. It’s all about having fun. It brings you closer, and then you start feeling better. ■ Anne Davidson FTST, IIHHT T. 020 8643 6596 M. 07941 335 805 www.annedavidsonfitness.co.uk
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(The) Hawthor ns School
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Avant Gardeners
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JP Electrical
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Bramley School
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Julian Batcheler
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Burge and Gunson
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Kennedys
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Cannon Garden Services
Page 34
Kingswood Golf and Country Page 26
Capel Tree Surgeons
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Lester Designs
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