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BEACON COMMENT
A VIBRANT PLACE TO LIVE s Marion Hayns from the Banstead Village Residents Association says on page 4 there is so much to celebrate in Banstead as epitimised by the recently held and highly successful May Festival. The Festival has been taking place for the last 36 years, the centrepiece of which is the May Fayre in the Orchard. During the Festival the whole Village comes together to work as a community and illustrates how incredibly fortunate the residents are to live in such a vibrant place. The next big event coming up is the Banstead Rotary Village Fair taking place in the Orchard at the centre of Banstead High Street on Saturday 14th July. It will be opened by The Mayor at
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10.30am and it is your chance to see what goes on in Banstead and most importantly, its free. There will be 30 local organisations raising funds for their great variety of projects, and for members of the public to enjoy themselves and contribute. Come along and enjoy finding out more about the groups in our area. If you are a member of a group who would like to take part, please contact them through this website at www.bansteadrotary.com Banstead Rotary has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds over the years for charity, without their members taking a penny for themselves so please support the Fair and keep Banstead vibrant! Richard Milbourn, Editor Email: richard.milbourn@carnah.co.uk
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BANSTEAD VILLAGE RESIDENTS
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VILLAGE WIDE SURVEY y the time this article is published the competition will be over for another year. You will have all been made aware of the sea of red, white and blue throughout the High Street, the cascade of poppies flowing down the side of Christchurch, the wonderful planted wheelbarrows at the library end planted up by the local schools – and so much more as we all got behind ‘Banstead Village in Bloom 2018’ We have so much to celebrate as we all come together to work as a community – we are incredibly fortunate to live in such a vibrant place where a highly successful two week May Festival has been taking place for the last 36 years, the centrepiece of which is the May Fayre in the Orchard. I am very conscious of the fact that Residents Associations have a reputation (often well deserved) of ‘nimbyism’ and I just want to assure you that our vision at BVRA is to be seen to be proactive, exerting influence where we can for the good of us all and promoting new initiatives such as conducting a village wide survey of trees in our streets and public places this coming year. We intend to set aside a designated ‘Tree Fund’ so that we can commence a rolling programme to replace the dead and dying trees and also identify those in need of a Tree Preservation Order in the light of possible future building plans. If you have a heart for this or indeed
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have alternative ideas of what YOU feel needs doing then we need you to join with us to make a difference. I am immensely proud that one of our committee members Brian Ransom was nominated for one of the Mayor’s Community Volunteer Awards. As many of you know he has worked tremendously hard on getting together a team who have completely transformed and opened that previously overgrown and depressing entrance to the Village at the foot of Bolters Lane and he is well on the way to raising the funds required to complete that corner with a bright and colourful Village sign. In addition he is the driving force behind attempting to sort out the problem that is the ‘Winkworth Road Rat Run’. This is what we are about. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH – YOU WILL BE ASSURED OF A VERY WARM WELCOME! Marion Hayns, Vice Chair, BVRA Tel: 01737 350288 Email: marionh.bafs@hotmail.co.uk
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HOW OLD IS BANSTEAD? Stuart Sweetman, Chairman of the Banstead History Centre, looks at why there is no easy answer to the question how old is Banstead? s part of the Banstead Arts Festival the two Banstead History Groups put on an evening of talks about our local history. This year the evening was well attended and followed the theme of ‘history detectives’ and included a talk on ‘How old is Banstead?’ Well, it turns out it rather depends on who you ask. If you ask a Historian, for example, probably he, or she, would give you a date of AD 680, which purports to be the year in which the name Banstead first appears in the written record. Ask an Archaeologist the same question and most likely they will direct you to the early stone age, because of the flint tools found at Canons Farm and Rookery Farm in Lower Kingswood. Anyway, coming back to this date AD 680? Well, this date appears in the Victoria County History series of books edited by Henry Elliot Malden. “The earliest records of BANSTEAD refer to gifts of land there, the first being a grant, in 680, from Caedwalla, King of Wessex, to Bishop Wilfrid;” But any Historian worth his or her
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salt will always check their sources. And footnote 22 takes one to a rather cryptic book reference: Birch, Cart. Sax. i, 81. This is a collection of Saxon land deeds transcribed by Walter de Gray Birch – a Cambridge historian. He found a Grant by Caedwalla, King of Wessex, to Bishop Wilfrid, of land at Peganham and other places. A.D.680. He list of land gifted to Wilfrid included ‘…. Beorgan stede . north Beorgan stede…’ When preparing the Victoria County History volumes for Surrey, H. E. Malden took the names “Beorgan stede” and “north Beorgan stede” to mean Banstead and North Banstead. “The earliest records of BANSTEAD refer to gifts of land there, the first being a grant, in 680, from Caedwalla, King of Wessex, to Bishop Wilfrid;” However, when the charters were translated by Frederick Ernest Sawyer, who was working at about the same time as Birch. The list of the lands given to Bishop Wilfrid was interpreted differently and He correctly identified them as Bersted and North Bersted, which C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 8
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are in Sussex. These are places that still exist today and are near to Pagham. And then, to cap it all, further research exposed the land deeds to have been forged; created or copied in the 10th century. So, if Banstead is not referred to in the forged AD 680 charter, what IS the oldest date? Well, the next set of dates one might want to consider are all connected with the Saxon Abbey of Chertsey. The British Library has a set of sixteen “Charters of Chertsey Abbey.” These documents purport to date from the pre-Conquest period and four refer to Banstead – the earliest being AD 727 In each of these four charters there is a list of the places held by the Abbey, mostly in Surrey, which include the words: ‘Benstede cum suþemeresfelda’ or ‘Banstead with South-mere-field.’ South-mere-field or Summerfield lay to the south of modern-day Banstead, in the area of Canons Farm. So, there we have it, four documents that mention Banstead, dating from the Saxon period. Now we come to the question of the authenticity of the Charters of Chertsey Abbey. Around 1260 it appears that the sixteen documents known as the Chertsey Charters were interleaved with a chronological history of the abbey, and Cotton had them bound in this way. Modern day analysis has revealed that these 8 JULY 2018
pages were produced at about 1260. So, could it possibly be that the charters were also written at about the same time? If so, where they copies of older authentic documents or were they blatant forgeries? Recent research, by an academic into the Chertsey charters, believes that “only four of the documents can be accepted as representing authentic charters. The rest are spurious, but in certain cases may reflect the perversion of (lost) genuine documents.” (Susan Kelly, 2015) Unfortunately for us, the four charters that mention Banstead are among the twelve spurious ones which Kelly believes were written around AD 1260. Susan Kelly suspects that the Chertsey forger(s) had access to a significant quantity of pre-conquest documentation, which was used as source material for the fabrication of a series of charters in the names of celebrated Anglo-Saxon kings. So, there we have it. Another set of forgeries. Well, it would seem that, at present, the first reliable document bearing the name Banstead is the Domesday Book, which was printed soon after King William’s survey that began in 1086. That still makes Banstead at least 930 years old. But the archaeologist would say……….. Stuart Sweetman Chairman Banstead History Centre
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NEW MAJOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR
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he new Mayor for Reigate & Banstead, Cllr Dorothy RossTomlin (right), has taken up her role and announced that her theme for her term in office is ‘taking responsibility’. Cllr Ross-Tomlin was elected at the full Council meeting on Thursday 24 May. This is Cllr Ross-Tomlin’s second term as Mayor, having previously held the office in 2007-8. Deputy Mayor for the municipal year, which runs until the end of May 2019, is Cllr Julian Ellacott. Following her election, Cllr RossTomlin said: “It is a great honour to be elected Mayor for a second time. I’m looking forward to meeting residents, businesses and local groups from across the borough and raising money for my nominated charities, George and the Giant Pledge and Born Free.” The Mayor’s chosen theme of ‘taking responsibility’ encapsulates some of the issues she feels strongly about. She explained: “We all need to take responsibility for ourselves, our families, our communities and for our planet. As part of this, one of my aims in the coming year is to increase environmental awareness across the borough, encouraging residents to take greater collective responsibility for our future.” During her term in office, the Mayor will be hosting a range of events to raise money for her two chosen charities. George and the 12 JULY 2018
Giant Pledge, set up by the Woodall family from Reigate after their son George was diagnosed with PNET Ewing’s Sarcoma, aims to raise £1 million for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to help beat childhood cancer. International wildlife charity Born Free is based in nearby Horsham. Founded by Virginia McKenna OBE, the late Bill Travers MBE and their son Will Travers OBE, the charity campaigns to keep wildlife in the wild, working with local communities who live alongside wildlife to conserve and protect species in their natural habitats. Cllr Ross-Tomlin has been a Borough Councillor Salfords and Sidlow ward since 1991 and served for a number of years on the Council’s Executive and on most
NEWâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;MAJORâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;ANDâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;DEPUTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;MAYOR Council Committees. Cllr Mrs RossTomlin was also a Surrey County Councillor for 16 years, until she stood down last May. She has also served on a number of outside bodies. Born in Caithness, Scotland, Cllr Ross-Tomlin grew up in Glasgow. She moved to the borough with her husband Jim, when they married thirty-nine years ago. Jim will be the Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Consort during her mayoral year. The couple have two sons, Dale and David. Deputy Mayor, Cllr Julian Ellacott is a Borough Councillor for Redhill West ward. He is a proud resident of Redhill, and was only 21 when he was first elected in 2000. During his time on the Council, Cllr Ellacott has
held roles overseeing support for the voluntary sector, the introduction of new garden waste and household recycling services, and the modernisation of the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices. During their term in office, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor will represent the borough of Reigate & Banstead at a hundreds of functions, from formal receptions and official openings to visits to local community groups and organisations, as well as hosting fundraising events for their chosen charities. If you would like to invite the Mayor to your events, special occasions or launches you can do so at www.reigatebanstead.gov.uk/invitethemayor
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FASCINATING GUIDED WALKS Walks cost £5 per person and places are limited to 25 people per walk (except South St which is 15 places). All places must be booked with David Brooks, Bourne Hall Museum, Spring Street, Ewell, KT17 1UF Tel: 020 8394 1734 Email: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk Horton and the Manor Hospital
Friday 20th July 7.30pm to 9pm
Tuesday 21st August 2pm to 3.30pm
Explore Epsom’s ancient heart along its oldest
Sunday 12th August 2pm to 3.30pm
road. Originally the centre of Epsom village it
Friday 3rd August 7.30pm to 9pm
became one of the finest addresses in town.
Uncover the medieval landscape of Horton and
Discover the oldest surviving residential building
the long-forgotten moated manor house and
and the site of Epsom’s own brewery. See the
ancient barn. See how the landscape was
parish church, mentioned in Domesday Book and
affected by the Victorian policy of keeping
the grand houses once inhabited by Epsom’s
patients with mental illnesses out of sight. See
lords and ladies. Learn about Epsom’s
where the last defence line to defend London was
educational past at the old Technical Institute
built against German invasion. Hear how
building, and the importance of the fire station in
important the Manor Hospital was in WW1, and
World War 2. Please meet opposite the fire station
how the nursing staff dealt with a V1 in the
in Church Street.
Second. Find out how the mental hospitals
Epsom Downs
changed Epsom forever. Please meet by the pond
Thursday 16th August 2pm to 3.30pm
on Stamford Green.
Saturday 25th August 2pm to 3.30pm
Chalk Lane to World’s End
Friday 24th August 7.30pm to 9pm
Tuesday 10th July 2pm to 3.30pm
Discover the history of Epsom’s grandstands,
Sunday 29th July 2pm to 3.30pm
which have provided a home for Mrs. Beeton to a
Friday 6th July 7.30pm to 9pm
hospital for wounded soldiers. Learn what part
From Madan’s Walk to Worlds End, enjoy walking
the Downs have played in wartime, from the
around this fascinating part of old Epsom.
English Civil War to the Battle of Britain – armies
Discover Highgate House and its resident ghost
have trained here and during WW1 20,000 men
together with other grand houses including
paraded in a snowstorm. The Racecourse and the
Maidstone House and Woodcote House. See The
Downs were saved by the actions of one man
Durdans, home to Lord Rosebery and visited by
during WW2 – discover who and how. Hear tales
kings, and learn about the influence of the
of the Derby, Gypsies, pubs and ghosts! Please
Northey family. Discover pubs past and present
meet outside the Derby Arms.
and the impact that both World Wars had on this
South Street and Dorking Road
tranquil part of town. Please meet by the pond in
Wednesday 25th July 2pm to 3.30pm
Rosebery Park.
Sunday 5th August 2pm to 3.30pm
Epsom’s Oldest Road
Friday 27th July 7.30pm to 9pm
Tuesday 17th July 2pm to 3.30pm
We look at the history of Beccon Soales Lane as
Saturday 11th August 2pm to 3.30pm
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Friday 13th July 7.30pm to 9pm
these roads were known in the past. From Pepys
Discover the ancient village of Stamford and the
to Constable, from Lord Rosebery to the Rolling
surrounding area of Epsom Common.
Stones, find out about people who are associated
Hear how the common folk made a living and
with the road in which a future PM’s wife lived as
used the Common from brick making to laundry
a child. Discover the secrets of the Workhouse
work. Visit the spot where Epsom salts were
and Poor House. Learn about mansions at the
found and hear how Epsom became the place to
Clock House, the Hylands, Hylands House and
be and be seen - discover how the humble salts
Woodcote Hall – and vanished public houses
started the world’s greatest flat horse race and a
including the splendours of the New Inn. Please
battle! Discover Epsom’s lost windmill and race
meet out side the Epsom Playhouse entrance. We
course and its Roman past, learn how the
can only host 15 people on this walk because of
Common played an important part in WW2 and
the narrowness of the pavements.
hear about a WW1 ghost! Please meet by the
Nonsuch Park and Palace
pond on Stamford Green. We may be walking on
Tuesday 24th July 2pm to 4pm
the paths on the Common so if it is wet, have
Enjoy a guided walk around Nonsuch Park and
good footwear.
explore the history of the beautiful landscape. See
Horrible Ewell
where the original palace once stood and how it
Tuesday 14th August 2pm to 3.30pm
dominated the local area. From the ruins of the
Friday 17th August 7.30pm to 9pm
banqueting hall, hear stories of luxurious palaces,
Discover Ewell’s dark past and the tales that some
ambitious royalty, lost churches and lingering
would rather forget. Learn about exploding
ghosts. Listen to tales of battles and discover how
gunpowder mills and visit the graveyard where the
warfare has touched this ancient landscape.
victims rest in peace. Tread in the footsteps of the
Discover which famous television presenter’s
body-snatchers and see where they plied their
ancestors used to live here and how a Queen
grisly trade. Hear stories of witches, tragic coach
once came to tea. Please meet on the lawn
crashes and folk who won’t stay dead! Discover
opposite the café in Nonsuch Mansion House.
Ewell’s historic jail and see what eighteenth-
Ashley Road Cemetery, second walk
century justice was like. Please meet at the main
Thursday 5th July 2pm to 3.30pm
entrance to Bourne Hall
Saturday 28th July 2pm to 3.30pm
Ashley Road Cemetery first walk
Visit the last resting places of local military men,
Tuesday 3rd July 2pm to 3.30pm
including a General, racing men, and the
Saturday 21st July 2pm to 3.30pm
business, trade and shop owners who made
Explore Epsom’s Victorian cemetery and visit the
Epsom what it is today. Trace the last resting
final resting place of the town’s lords and ladies.
place of some who died in service to the area on
Mrs Beeton’s mother, Elizabeth Dorling, enjoyed
the Home Front in World War 2. Find writers a test
the dubious privilege of being the first person to
pilot, weapon designers, an erotic dancer, a VC
be officially interred in 1871, but the first burial
winner and some tragic lives cut shot. Please
was much earlier. Discover monuments to people
meet at the main gates on Ashley Road (the next
ranging from war heroes to jockeys to
gate after the War Memorial).
politicians… and learn why Epsom’s war memorial
Epsom Common and Spa
is situated here rather than in the town centre.
Thursday 12th July 2pm to 3.30pm
Please meet at the main gate Ashley Road. The
Saturday 4th August 2pm to 3.30pm
next gate up from the War Memorial
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THE CHILDREN’S TRUST
THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE IS COMING
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urrey’s hottest event, The Festival of Fire is coming to The Children’s Trust, Tadworth on 17 November. Fearless fundraisers are invited to sign up to take on the event’s hot coal walk while friends and family can cheer them on from the side-lines and enjoy the festival’s atmosphere. The main attraction of the event, the Fire Walk, consists of 4-5 metres of hot coal that brave participants will take on to raise money for The Children’s Trust, the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury and neurodisability. Walkers will receive full training and a briefing before taking on the challenge. Those watching their loved ones take on the challenge can enjoy a range of family attractions including live music, retro games, shopping stalls, refreshments, face painting and a free activity passport for children.
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Tracy Poulton, fundraising manager at The Children’s Trust said: “The Festival of Fire is an opportunity for people to get together, to take on an individual or team challenge, and to have a bit of fun! It will be a great evening out for the whole family with even more fiery surprises to be announced. “40,000 children are left with a brain injury each year and without fundraising challenges like this we wouldn’t be able to reach out to and support as many of these children and their families as we do.” Festival of Fire opens at 6pm. Adult entry £5, child entry £2.50. Registration for the coal walk £25, minimum sponsorship is £125 (age restrictions apply). To register for the walk or to buy tickets to the festival www.thechildrens trust.org.uk/ festival-of-fire.
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH
HAVE YOU EXPLORED ALL SAINTS’?
All Saints’ East End.
church’s past and our historic books will be out on show, with an expert to answer your questions. At 10.30am there’ll be an illustrated talk on the church’s history (this year including some notable women), and guides will be on hand to take you round the stained-glass windows and also round the many memorials of different styles and eras. 5 Tower Wind.
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For children there’s a Church Trail or some
uestion: What is Banstead’s oldest
craftwork for those who prefer. We’re looking
building? Answer: All Saints’
forward to a talk/demo of bell-ringing at
Church, in the High Street. Have
12.00, and in the afternoon you can choose
you explored Banstead’s parish
between two tours of the churchyard (one
church? Even if you’ve been to school
focuses on the war graves), or do both walks
services or a funeral or baptism, you may not
if you like. And carry on exploring the church
have looked round at the historic building
at your leisure.
itself. Now’s your chance. In fact, the church
There will also be a display relating to
is usually open in the daytime, and visitors are
Banstead men who died in World War 1,
always welcome, but on 8th September this
heralding a major display in the Church
year we are again taking part in the Heritage
Institute in November, the centenary of the
Open Days scheme, so there are plenty of
Armistice that ended the fighting.
extras to enjoy that day. And it’s all free! All Saints’ Church is over 800 years old
Heritage Open Day: 10.00am to 4.00pm, on Saturday 8th September. See the website
and Grade II* listed. As one phase of social,
www.bansteadallsaints.com for a
political and church history succeeded
downloadable programme for the day
another changes were made, and here you
(available from August). But please note -
may trace the impact of history on the
you’re always welcome to visit the church,
building at the heart of what was so long a
which is usually open.
small village.
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HEAVENLY HOMES We talk to Paul Jones from Castle Conservatories, Surrey and Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier design and build company, about how extending your property with an elegant orangery can enhance your home and we hear about a recent project that Castle undertook for Surrey based residents Mr & Mrs Knight. So, what is an orangery?
rangeries originated in Renaissance Italy in the 17th Century and were originally built to protect precious citrus fruit from the elements in the grand homes of the day. Seen as a symbol of wealth, they became a room for entertaining and the ultimate addition to some of the grandest buildings in Europe. Greatly admired by visitors they could contain everything from fountains to magic grottos.
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The modern orangery is a luxury extension of your natural living space creating home gym, games room or dining area that enhances your home and adds value to your property. Modern orangeries are designed with warm roof construction and state of the art glazing solutions to really create a year-round space. The unique roofing system truly gives the best of both worlds. Designed to give you the light of a conservatory with the feel of an
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extension the variable depth insulated perimeter ceiling creates a real living space that has much greater thermal efficiency compared to a standard conservatory. Working closely with our customers and building relationships is what we really value at Castle, so we asked Mr and Mrs Knight from Epsom in Surrey to share their experience. About the Project Mr and Mrs Knight commissioned Castle Conservatories to design and build a substantial orangery for their home in Surrey. Their brief was to build an orangery that would seamlessly extend their home from the existing property. The project that Castle designed and built was sympathetic to both the internal layout of the property and great care
was taken to match the external elevation of the existing house. Using the latest roofing technology light floods into the orangery whist the insulating perimeter gives them a room they can use 365 days of the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We used Castle Conservatories for our beautiful orangery. The C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 2 4
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craftsmanship was outstanding, and the finished product was fantastic. The orangery they created for us has enabled us to spend more time together as a family and added value and beauty to our home. We could not fault the team, the work, and the aftercare of Castle Conservatories. We have and will continue to recommend this highly conscientious company.â&#x20AC;? Gemma & David Knight, Epsom. About Castle With a range of stylish and energy efficient options to choose we will work with you to find the best solutions to your needs and will Joely with Rhia, aged 6. project manage your build to offer a 24 JULY 2018
personal service and a great extension to your home. We will carefully advise you of the best options to enhance your property and ensure that we match both the style to your property but also ensure that it meets your expectations in terms of lifestyle enhancement. To really experience Castle Conservatories, why not visit our Showsite, based at Woodcote Green Garden Centre, Wallington, where you can view, first hand, our workmanship and designs. Paul Jones Castle Conservatories Contact Paul on T: 020 8669 1500 E: Paul@castlecon.com www.castleconservatories.com
More Than Housework Welcome to More Than Housework, a mix and match bespoke service for you or your loved ones who require practical assistance and support to maintain a work life balance and for those who need help to remain independent in their own homes. Services available:All domestic cleaning (just let us know what is required) Help with weekly shopping and errands Daily call to check all is well from ÂŁ5 per week Escorting and transport on outings, social occaisions, hairdressers, hospital appointments etc. Water fed pole and traditional ladder window cleaning service Patio and conservatories and car washing service Wheeler bins and food caddy cleaning Also maintenance and gardening can be arranged
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Banstead History Centre Banstead Local History Centre is based in Banstead Library, and you can use the local history centre resources at any time that the library is open. Even better, visit us at the following times each month when volunteers are available to help you use the resources and equipment. First and third Tuesday 2.30 - 4.30pm Saturday 10am - 12noon Banstead Local History Centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in Banstead, Burgh Heath, Chipstead, Hooley, Kingswood, Lower Kingswood, Netherne-onthe-Hill, Preston, Tadworth, Tattenhams, Walton-on-the-Hill and Woodmansterne. We offer an extensive range of resources including census records, parish registers, large scale maps, directories, illustrations and photographs. We provide a microfilm and microfiche reader-printer and there is access to the internet on the library computer terminals. If we can't answer your question, we can refer you to local experts or Surrey History Centre. When the centre is not staffed you can leave a written enquiry. The centre is a partnership between Surrey Libraries, Surrey History Centre, Banstead History Research Group and other local community and history organisations. The Banstead History Research Group has a very good website www.bansteadhistory.com and has published many books on local history.
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heam-based Child Aid Lanka Celebrates 20 years of Charitable Work in Sri Lanka. Child Aid Lanka was formed in 1998 to raise funds to help the forgotten and underprivileged children in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka, many of whom had suffered abuse and were without the daily comforts that every child has the right to deserve. An independent, voluntary charity, the association Child Aid Lanka works hard to maintain the impetus of fund-raising with communitybased organisations and carefully selected partners to ensure that donations are directed effectively to help those children most in need. Providing clean, sustainable sources of water for the displaced
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families and poorer communities in Sri Lanka is the aim of this charity, based in Cheam. Child Aid Lanka funds projects to install wells for clean drinking water and crop cultivation, which in turn allows for the education of their children and thus breaking the cycle of poverty. Child Aid Lanka has benefited greatly from the support of Rotary clubs in Great Britain with donations and worked tirelessly to secure a Rotary Foundation Global Grant, which is an extraordinary achievement by this small team of non-salaried trustees. To read more about the work of Child Aid Lanka and to find out how you may help visit www.childaidlanka.org.uk or connect via Facebook and Twitter. JULY 2018 27
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WOODMANSTERNE EV EN IN G W I fun-filled evening was enjoyed by members at their April meeting when David Allen projected clips from comedy series of times gone by when ‘funny’ meant using gentle language the whole family could watch together. Amongst the collection there were clips from, Only Fools and Horses The Two Ronnies and, of course, Morcambe and Wise. The members were able to see the clips on their new screen, which really brought the memories to life for most people. Everybody went home feeling a little nostalgic but still chuckling.
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TH E N O RTH H E AT H L A N D S G R O U P O F W I S he North Heathlands Group of WIs Held their Annual Meeting on 17th April and was chaired by WI Adviser Chris Butterfield. Following the business and the election of officers the Convener introduced Jane Cuva who entertained with lots of lovely songs from various musicals and artists, bringing many happy memories to a large number of members. Jane has a beautiful voice with very good diction so every word was clear and a joy to listen to. Chris thanked Jane for an amazing performance. Silent Pool Distillery will be coming to the next Group Meeting which is on 30th October and members will be able to taste various gins and have the chance of purchasing these specialised products.
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BANSTEAD NEVILLE BOWLING CLUB
GREAT START TO THE SEASON ow - what a great start to the bowling season at Banstead Neville Bowling Club. All the winter maintenance work on our Green had borne fruit and it is looking fantastic, just like a perfect green carpet. We kicked off the season in April with a ‘Coffee Morning’. This was a social occasion to bring existing members together with potential new members and to raise money for Club funds. We had over 130 people through the door – tempted by home-made cakes and a bric a brac sale. The weather was good enough to enable us to offer people the chance of playing on our green to see if they liked the sport. Our trained coaches were available to introduce them to the basics and we were really pleased that we attracted 16 new potential members who will now be given three formal lessons to get them
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started and allow them to join in with all the activities on the Green. Our internal competitions have now started, building up to our finals weekend in September. We are well under way in our league matches against other clubs and the mixture of sun and rain is keeping the Green in great shape. On the late May bank holiday, we held an informal bowls morning and 40 people bowled in brilliant sunshine – the competition was fierce and the prizes small, but everybody enjoyed themselves They were joined by a further 30 members for a barbeque cooked by members of our Social Committee. If you are interested in joining us please visit www.bansteadnevillebowlingclub.co.uk or contact our Membership Secretary – Bryce Corp on 01737 370826.
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WHAT’S ON BANSTEAD FLOWER CLUB National Demonstrator ELIZABETH GRAHAM Presents “What a Wonderful World”on Wednesday 27th June 2pm We are a friendly local flower club affiliated to NAFAS, new members and visitors (£6) always welcome. Monthly meeting and demonstration at 2pm on the 4th Wednesday of every month at Banstead Community Hall, Park Road, SM7 3AJ JANE HAAS demonstrates “Jewels and Gems” Wednesday 25th July at 2pm We are a friendly local flower club affiliated to NAFAS, new members and visitors (£6) always welcome. Monthly meeting and demonstration at 2pm on the 4th Wednesday of every month at Banstead Community Hall, Park Road, SM7 3AJ
University of the Third Age
BANSTEAD AREA Registered Charity No: 1049254
U3A Open House At Banstead Community Hall Members and non-members welcome No entrance charge Have you ceased full time employment or just have some time to take up a hobby or activity? Do you have an interest you would like to share with others? Then come and see what we have to offer. Or if you are already a member, do come along and meet informally with other members. This event will demonstrate some of our group activities, and the chairman and other committee members will be there to answer your questions. Tea or coffee and a biscuit will be free of charge.
Banstead Community Hall Park Road, Banstead SM7 3AJ
Join us for a very special family event to celebrate the end of the First World War at Langley Vale Wood, the Woodland Trust’s First World War Centenary Wood. Explore our field hospital, find out what troops were fed on the front line and have a go at infantry training. Learn camouflage and fire lighting survival skills and try your luck at wartime funfair games and enjoy craft activities. And more including family games, food stalls and a picnic area. Saturday 21 July, 11am-4pm Tickets in advance: Individual tickets: Adults £10; Children £5 (free for under 2s); Concessions £5 (over 65 and students). Family ticket: £25 (2 adults, 2 children). Book now at www.woodlandtrusttickets.cloudvenue. co.uk/langleyvalewoodsummerevent
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Open Meeting Non-members welcome
The work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission a talk by
Fiona Smith (formerly with the RAF) The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) honours the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, and ensures they will never be forgotten. It is an intergovernmental organisation of six independent member states whose principal function is to mark, record and maintain the graves and places of commemoration.
Banstead Community Hall Park Road, Banstead SM7 3AJ (Free on-site parking) Wednesday, 18th July 2018 2.30pm to 4.30pm
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