Cheam Clarion April 2017

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WELCOME TO THE CLARION The Clarion aims to keep you informed of all facets of village life in Cheam and engender a greater community spirit would like to welcome you to the inaugural edition of The Cheam Clarion. This publication would not be possible without the support of all the companies placing advertisements in this issue and I urge you to support them in return by quoting the ‘Clarion’ when you purchase any goods or services.

I have been editing the Kingswood Village Voice for the last two years and also publish The Banstead Beacon and The Tadworth & Walton Tribune. I would like to say at the outset that this magazine is ‘your magazine’ serving the residents of Cheam and aims to keep you informed of all facets of village life. I have ‘no axe to grind’ or

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political affiliations but it is being published on a commercial basis.

The Clarion is open to all local associations, clubs, groups and societies to contribute articles without cost. I can only apologise if you are one of the above and have not been made aware of the new magazine, but its not too late, and I would welcome any articles for the next issue which will be published on 15th July with an editorial deadline of 15th June.

I hope you enjoy this first issue and please send me any letters, feedback, comments and suggestions for the next issue which will be bigger and better.

Richard Milbourn, Editor Email: richard.milbourn@carnah.co.uk

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Cheam & Cuddington Horticultural Society at last year’s Cheam Charter Fair.

he Fair Residents of Cheam will celebrate the 758th annual Cheam Charter Fair on Saturday 20 May

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This year’s Cheam Charter fair, will be taking place on Saturday 20th May. Stall bookings are free and bookings are being taken until 30th April from organisations or individuals based in Sutton or adjoining boroughs.

A series of events in the week leading up to the fair are brought together under the title Cheam Charter Week. Events booked in so far include a Cheam Charter Week Business Networking Event, Scrabble Club, Yoga and many more!

You will also find some organisations get into the fair atmosphere and offer and provide special offers on the day of the fair 4 APRIL 2017

or throughout the week.

Cheam Charter Week was created to give local groups and businesses an opportunity to engage with those who live and work in and around Cheam. It comprises a series of events that take place in the week of the fair and will next be held from Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 May 2017.

Please do come along for what will undoubtedly be a week full of family fun with a great finish to the week with the traditional and much celebrated Cheam Charter Fair, to be held at Park Road, Cheam, SM3 8PY. If you are part of a local organisation that would like to organise an event as part of Cheam Charter Week please contact us via email: info@cheamcharterfair.org.uk.

For more information please go to our website www.cheamcharterfair.org.uk

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHEAM This is the first part of a history of Cheam which begins in Saxon times and follows the growth of the village until 1939 when it had assumed its modern form.

Nonsuch Palace, Cheam.

arts of Cheam may have belonged to Chertsey Abbey in the Saxon period. In 1018 it, and Merstham, were granted to the Cathedral Priory of Christchurch Canterbury. It is likely that Canterbury founded the church in Cheam as it is dedicated to St Dunstan, a former archbishop, who was Canterbury Cathedral's leading Saint until he was displaced by Thomas Becket in the 12th century.

When the Domesday Book was compiled in 1086 the Archbishop

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was holding Cheam to supply the monks in the cathedral. There were 25 villagers and 12 cottagers who would have been the heads of households so the total population was probably between 100 and 200.

The archbishop also had 5 slaves.

There were 17 heavy wooden ploughs in the village each of which would have been pulled by a team of four or six oxen.

The Domesday book mentions a church part of which is still standing in the churchyard as the Lumley

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Chapel. The chapel was the chancel of the church until 1864 when most of the old church was demolished and replaced by the present building.

The church stands on a hill top unlike the other ancient parish churches of the Borough. In the 14th century there were two villages in Cheam. West Cheam appears to have been no more than a hamlet which stood on the hill top around the Church. East Cheam was much larger and stood in Gander Green Lane a little north of Cheam Road.

By this time Cheam had been divided into two Manors. West Cheam belonged to the Prior of Canterbury (the monastery attached to the Cathedral) while East Cheam belonged to the Archbishop.

In the later Middle ages Cheam was known for its potteries. Two kilns have been discovered, one in Parkside dating from 14th century, and the other in the High Street dating from around 1500. The potters specialised in making jugs. Much of their output went to London where it is frequently found in archaeological excavations. The industry declined in the early 16th century but it survived serving the local market for at least another century and a half.

Canterbury's ownership of East Cheam came to and end in 1538 when the Archbishop sold the manor to Henry VIII. Two years later West Cheam came into the king's hands when the cathedral priory at Canterbury was dissolved and Henry confiscated its property.

In 1538 Henry started work on Nonsuch Palace which stood in the

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Parish of Cuddington to the west of Cheam. This was Henry's last and most elaborate building project. The outer of the two court yards was a fairly mundane Tudor building but the royal apartments around the inner court were fantastically decorated with high relief stucco panels and gilded slate.

A few buildings survive from around this time. The most prominent is Whitehall which dates from around 1500. Part of the old farmhouse near the Church may have been built in the 15th or early 16th centuries and one or two of the buildings in Park Lane may be roughly the same date.

In 1556 Queen Mary sold Nonsuch Palace to the Earl of Arundel. He bought the manor of West Cheam in 1563 and added East Cheam in 1575. On his death the property passed to his son-in-law John, Lord Lumley. Arundel courted Elizabeth early in her reign but he was as unsuccessful as her other suitors. He and Lumley had Catholic leanings C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 8

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and gradually became disaffected and conspiratorial. However, Arundel and Lumley were powerful enough to shelter a group of lesser catholic gentry such as the Fromonds who leased east Cheam Manor. The magnificent tombs of John, Lord Lumley and his two wives Jane and Elizabeth survive in the Lumley Chapel.

At the end of the 16th century Cheam was the 'seat' of a Bishop.

Anthony Watson was an associate of Lord Lumley who made him rector of Cheam in 1581. He became Bishop of Chichester in 1596 but he seldom visited his diocese and continued to live in Cheam where he was close to Queen Elizabeth's court. He probably constructed the most ancient part of the old rectory. He died in 1605 and was buried in Cheam.

West Cheam manor house, which stood on the site of Cheam Library and may have been the original home of Cheam School, was demolished about 1796. However, the village had already acquired another large house. This was Cheam House which was built by Dr Edmund Sanxay on the west side of the Broadway between Park Lane and Ewell Road.

Soon after 1800 Cheam Park House was turned from a small to a large mansion by a London tea merchant called Archdale Palmer.

When the first census was made in 1801 Cheam had a population of 616. It was a good sized village centred on the High Street and the cross roads. There was a second focus around Whitehall in Park Lane 8 APRIL 2017

and Red Lion Street (now Park Road) and another group of houses around the Church and the rectory.

Much of the parish was still open fields in which the farmers cultivated scattered strips of land. There was a 320 acre common at the north end of the parish and open down land to the south. In 1810 the parish was enclosed and the open fields and common were divided up into compact hedged fields. The only substantial industry was a brewery which stood on the corner between Ewell Road and Malden Road (now the Broadway).

Cheam survived as a rural village into this century though by 1913 housing was advancing towards it from Sutton along the south side of Cheam Road. The First World War was a watershed and the whole character of the village changed in the 1920s. The buildings along the southern end of Malden Road were cleared, the road was widened and new — and very fine — mock Tudor shops were erected. Only one building survived — a small late medieval timber framed cottage which was dismantled and re-erected on a new site. The High Street and the area around the cross roads was also cleared and reconstructed along wider roads. The fields around the village changed even more dramatically as they were overrun with suburban streets and houses.

By 1939 most of Cheam was built up and the place had assumed its modern form.

To be continued in the next edition.

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CAN YOU HELP UNTANGLE HORTCULTURAL SOCIETY HISTORY? Cheam & Cuddington Horticultural Society is a friendly society that has been active in the area since its formation in 1893.

In 2018, it will celebrate its 125th year. The Society’s history is woven into that of Cheam Village and the local area and has been both healthy and long-standing.

Tent in Nonsuch Park.

e want to try to capture as much of our history as possible before it is lost.

Members old and new and their families have contributed photos, memories, awards, trophies and memorabilia. The Society would be delighted to hear from you or your family if you can help.

Did you know that at one time, there was a large house in Cheam Park, owned by Ald Sir Sidney Marshall, DL (Deputy Lieutenant), JP (Justice of the Peace). The house has since been demolished, but the land it was on, now Cheam Park, was left to the Council on the condition that Cheam & Cuddington Horticultural Society would always be allowed to hold their shows there.

Nowadays the annual shows are held at

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Inside the tent.

St Dunstan’s Cheam CofE Primary School because holding them in the park would mean that marquees and tables have to be hired and guarded all night!

In the mid-70s there were four shows a year, in June, July, September and either the last weekend in October or the first weekend in November.

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Summer Show 2016.

Autumn Show 2016.

Currently the Society now holds two shows per year – the Summer Show in July and the Autumn Show in September. Throughout its history, The Cheam & Cuddington Horticultural Society has been affiliated with various other societies and clubs such as, The Royal Horticultural Society; The National Vegetable Society; The National Dahlia Society, The British Fuchsia Society and the Surrey Horticultural Federation.

Prizes awarded at the shows include special awards from some of these organisations.

Interesting Fact: This year it was agreed at the AGM that show entry fees

should be raised to 10p per entry. Show entry fees haven’t increased since 1976.

In 1970 the entry fee was 6d (2½p) per entry. Following decimalisation in 1971 it went up to 3p and in 1976 it went up to 5p where it remained for the next 40 years.

The object of the Society is the promotion, advancement and enjoyment of horticulture and gardening. Members share gardening problems, experience and advice. Gardening is fun for the whole family and children are welcome to join in and enter their exhibits in the shows. There is no need to own a large garden, grow rarities or enter shows, everybody is welcome. Annual Membership is only £3.50 for individual membership or £6 for joint. For more information, go to: www.cheamandcuddingtonhortsoc.org.uk As well as our two annual shows, there are informal evening meetings with guest speakers. This year we have talks C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 1 4

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Possibly the original members in front of tent.

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on: Behind the Scenes at Chelsea and Hampton Court Shows, Starting a new garden and Planting for Bees. There is also a quiz night (not horticultural) and the ever-popular AGM! You can also see us at the Cheam Charter Fair where we have a stall in front of the Red Lion Pub. Benefits of membership include free admission to the society’s shows and evening meetings, regular newsletters and a copy of the society's current rules and show schedules. Non-members are also welcome to our evening meetings and can join on the spot for £3.50 (£6 for a joint membership).

Neil Blumsom, the current Chairman says: “As 2018 is our 125th anniversary we are planning some extra celebrations including special guest speakers and extra classes at our shows. It will be a great chance to let the local community find out a bit more about us and attract new members so that the Society can carry on for many more years.”

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During the 1970s or 1980s.

Men with jam at Centenary.

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ANYONE FOR TENNIS? ritish tennis has enjoyed a resurgence of

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interest in the last couple of years, thanks mainly to Andy Murray becoming

world No1 and the British team’s success in the Davis Cup. So, what better time to take up the sport for the first time or dust off your old racket and get back on court.

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lowering resting heart rate and blood pressure,

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Diverse membership which caters for all

that an hour-long game of singles tennis burns

around 600 calories for men and 420 calories

standards from complete beginners through to

for women. Research commissioned by

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Competitiveness by running men’s and ladies’

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surveyed said that playing tennis had a positive

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impact on their self-confidence which

demonstrates how much tennis can also

tennis sessions, where players get the

contribute towards mental health and

opportunity to mix in and play with others, and

wellbeing.

by running an extensive programme of social

So where can I get started? Tucked away

Sociability and fun by holding weekly social

events.

Friendship and sense of community by being

down Peaches Close, and near the heart of

Cheam Village, is Cheam Lawn Tennis Club

a member of the tennis club and also Cheam

which is a section within Cheam Sports Club.

Sports Club with its multiple sports sections.

The club is an affiliated member of the Lawn

So how do I join? Please e-mail our

Tennis Association and has gained Sport

Membership Secretary Karen Cochrane at

England’s prestigious Tennis Clubmark standard.

Karen.cltc@gmail.com or look at our website

2017 promises to be an exciting year for the

www.cheamtennisclub.co.uk for more details.

tennis club, which is having all 5 of it’s court

All new full members will receive two free group

surfaces replaced. By the end of APRIL 2017

coaching lessons where you will meet other

the club will have 3 new artificial grass and 2

new members of a similar standard. You will

artificial clay surfaces, thereby offering players

also be able to play at Club Time and Social

a choice of surfaces to play on. All courts are

Tennis sessions during the day, evenings and

floodlit allowing play until 10pm daily

weekends. This offer ends 31st July 2017.

throughout the year.

In addition to excellent court facilities the

The club is holding an Open Day on Saturday 29th APRIL 2017. If you are interested in

club offers many other benefits to its members

attending, please contact club secretary Simon

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TENNIS AND BOWLS

heam Fields Club is a friendly, community-based Sports and Social Club located in a quiet residential area, just outside of Cheam Village.

There are flourishing Tennis, Bowls, Bridge and Social Sections – and a membership that spans the generations – from age 4 to 100! From early learners and developing players, through to those who want to play competitively, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Set in attractive, well-kept grounds, Cheam Fields Club offers six Astroturf tennis courts with a purpose-built tennis pavilion, a lawn bowls green, and a main clubhouse building with well-stocked bar and resident caterer. The Social Club hosts a full calendar of regular events for all the family to enjoy – from ‘Ping pong ‘n’ a Pint’ nights through to Live Jazz evenings.

Come and play tennis – a game for life

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The thriving Tennis Section provides an excellent Junior and Young Adult coaching programme under awardwinning coach, Mark Love. There are coaching and regular playing sessions for Adult beginners and developing players and even innovative crèche tennis sessions for young mums.

For those who seek competitive opportunities, there are regular playing sessions and tournaments - and the Club has Ladies’, Men’s and Mixed teams competing in the Surrey and Dorking and Leatherhead tennis leagues.

Bowls – the thinking game with added health benefits If you think bowling isn’t for you, then we hope to change your mind! Bowls is for everyone, of all ages and ability. What better way to meet new friends, enjoy the great outdoors and stay active.

Cheam Fields Club’s Bowls section has a mix of players of all ages and varying

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Don’t worry if you have never bowled before, coaching is provided for beginners and developing players. New bowlers can start playing in social matches as soon as they are confident with the basics. Rinks are set aside for mixed social bowls on Tuesday and Friday afternoons, from 2pm- 5.30pm.

Our Bowls teams compete regularly in various leagues and competitions, including Bowls England and Surrey County Bowling Association team and individual events.

So with the new Tennis and Bowls seasons about to begin in April, why not

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consider joining Cheam Fields Club, one of the best multi-sports Clubs in the area.

Who to contact For more information please call the Club on 020 8642 1329. Or speak to one of our friendly Section contacts – Tennis (Bryan Jepp – 020 8337 6991); Bowls (Maralyn Butler – 020 8715 8728); or Bridge (Lily Waters – 020 8770 8728).

Please also take a look at our website: www.cheamfieldsclub.co.uk

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THE HISTORY OF CHEAM CRICKET CLUB The origins of cricket at Cheam date back to 1864 when a group of local parishioners started playing in the local meadows. In 1875, 5 acres of land was leased in Cheam Park and the game was played there for many years.

The original clubhouse.

he first recorded gathering of Cheam Cricket Club in the twentieth century came in 1919, and 2 years later the freehold of the current ground in Peaches Close was purchased. The distinctive poplar trees were planted and the enormous permanent sightscreen was constructed, until recent years the largest in the world.

During the second world war, bombs fell on the ground causing damage to both the pavilion and playing surfaces. After the war,

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players gradually returned and cricket at Cheam was played to a good standard.

The late 1950’s and 1960’s became known as the benefit years and valuable funds were raised for the Surrey beneficiaries of the time. In 1968, Cheam staged an International Cavaliers match with John Edrich of Surrey and England the beneficiary of a game watched by a crowd of 8,000. The match was televised live on BBC2 and it was the first cricket match televised in colour. Gary

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Sobers, Frank Tyson and Trevor Bailey were amongst the stars of cricket who played at Cheam on that day.

In the same year, Cheam became a founder member of the Surrey Championship and quickly earned a reputation of producing pitches of high standard. Mike Haigh’s 1st XI finished 4th in the league in 1976 and the 2nd XI, under Nick Mason’s leadership won a first championship title for the club in 1977. Strength in depth was a feature of the club and there was further success for Nick and the 2nd XI in 1981, and again with Tim Masey as captain in 1986.

3rd XI success came with back to back league titles in 1982 and 1983 with Trevor Lonsdale leading an all conquering side. Pat Wearne’s 1985 side added a third triumph in 5 years and Sonny Patel’s 1989 side made it four. In doing so a very special decade for the club was completed and there were further honours to follow.

Colts cricket was flourishing and a number of young players made easy and effective transitions into the senior sides. Of these youngsters, Alastair Brown and Mark Butcher were both brought into the 1st XI at very young ages and both were offered county contracts at Surrey.

Long and highly successful county careers for both ensued and Alastair went on to play 16 ODI’s for England. His score of 268 in a one day 50 over game against Somerset remains a world record. Mark totalled 71 test matches for his country, gaining the highest honour

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Alastair Brown.

in the game with the England captaincy against New Zealand.

Alastair and Mark formed part of a power filled batting line up during their years at Cheam and the club swept all before them in 1990. A first 1st XI championship was won in 1990 under Bob Falconer’s captaincy and a thrilling semi final win against Truro gave the club a Lords appearance to contest the final of the Cockspur Cup, the premier club cup competition. A tense and exciting game was finally won by opponents Blackpool in the last over.

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League Cricket and was ever dependable in the team for over 30 years. His record of 1325 wickets in the Surrey Championship 1st XI league is unlikely to be broken.

Strength in depth was still the theme and Mark Rendall’s 2nd X1 won consecutive Surrey Championship titles in 1990 and 1991.

As the Surrey Championship expanded, the club continued to field 4 sides on a Saturday, all playing league cricket. Sunday cricket has always featured as an important component in the summer season, with veteran Bob Airey still playing and having featured in the team over 4 different decades.

The Colts section continued to impress and Michael Carberry, a Cheam colt and 1st XI player has gone on to enjoy a lengthy county career with stints at both Kent and Hampshire. Michael made his England debut in a test match on the sub continent in 2010 and has 6 caps to his name.

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several seasons, with Greg Lamb following several summers at Cheam with a breakthrough into the Zimbabwe Test and one day sides.

Into the current era, and the club prospered under the captaincy of Danny Miler for 5 years, and the team has played a brand of entertaining cricket with David Houpapa and Danny both all delivering memorable moments.

Mike O’Donnell remains first team captain for the 2016 season. Mike in previous seasons has successfully captained his age group throughout his years in the colts, and more recently the development XI. Tom Horwood remains Captain of the 2’s, whilst Paul Fisher, the 3rd XI. In President Warren Robertson, and Chairman Andy Bruen we have two leaders who know the club well and have seen their own children progress and develop through colts cricket at Cheam into the senior sides.

Cheam has hosted Surrey 2nd X1 games for many years and other representative games are also played at Peaches Close, including Club Cricket Conference and County Over 50’s fixtures, testament to the

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current quality of the square and facilities.

Past Presidents, Justin Thomas and Howard Cohen have both given many years to the role at the club and been largely responsible for the Club maintaining a prestigious fixture with MCC during our cricket week. Great credit and thanks are due to them for their hospitality and generosity on these days.

The club sets out to be very much part of the local community and continues to offer a friendly and inclusive approach enabling cricketers of all standards to enjoy cricket and club life in the heart of Surrey.

We are looking for new playing members. Why not join us for the 2017 season? If, after a break from

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the game, you want to start playing adult cricket again; or you are an experienced cricketer looking for a new club, then Cheam CC is the place to be. We run three senior teams on Saturdays and two Sunday sides; and we are actively looking for new playing members.

All levels are catered for, from competitive cricketers who play in our Travelbag sponsored 'Surrey Championship' league XIs on Saturdays, right through to friendlies played on Sundays or mid-week.

If you're based in and around Cheam, Sutton, South London or North Surrey, and would like to come along, please get in touch.

Simply email alasdair@cheamcricketclub.com or visit www.cheamcricketclub.com

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IT’S A DOG’S LIFE! A local business has found a real niche taking photographs of dogs.

Penelope, how did you get started as a dog portrait photographer?

I've been taking photos all my life, mostly of my dogs! I used to work as an animal trainer on movies, commercials and photoshoots, and in my spare time I'd take photos of my dogs and friends' dogs. It just snowballed from there. We moved house and now I have a studio at home which is brilliant as the weather in the UK is very unpredictable! I'm very proud that I do all the cover photos for both Dogs Today Magazine and Dogs Monthly Magazine. The last two years running I've had photos exhibited by the Royal Photographic Society which has been amazing.

Where are you based?

I'm based in Tadworth, Surrey and clients travel to me from all over the UK. Do you have your own dogs?

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them love having their photos taken!

How does a typical session work?

Initially I have a chat with the client on the phone about what they want as an end result – eg: a large framed print, an aluminium wall piece, an album, or collection of prints in a box. Then we book a date for the shoot. Clients arrive armed with lots of treats and toys and the shoot takes about an hour. After that the client returns for their viewing and ordering session and then we're all done. The end result is a beautiful piece of art that they are thrilled to have hanging in their home.

Do you only photograph dogs?

Mostly yes, sometimes with people too, and very occasionally I'll have a cat in my studio but they do need to be really bold.

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If you'd like to commission Penelope to photograph your pet, you can contact her on 07831 173773 or via her website www.penelopemalbyphotography.co.uk

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Len Goodman’s favourite band?

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The KVCA presents

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Featuring Ronnie Hughes (trumpet), Bill Geldard (trombone), Barry Forgie (trombone), Duncan Lamont (saxophone) and their friends playing just for you at

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Monday 10 April 2017 at 2pm Tickets £12 from Londis, Waterhouse Lane, Kingswood or Ticket Source Box Office 0333 666 3366 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/KADDS Watch their fabulous TV performance on Len Goodman’s Big Band Bonanza at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02f20b6 Then buy your tickets to see and hear them live in the very same hall!

Banstead History Centre A TALK BY ROS BLACK ON

Duxhurst - Surrey’s Lost Village

Date: Thursday 15th June 2017 Venue: Banstead Library, The Horseshoe, Bolters Lane, Banstead, Surrey SM7 2AW Time: 7pm for 7.30pm, talk to start at 7.30pm Tickets: £5 There will be a raffle & light refreshments Tickets can be obtained from Banstead Library or BHC, 5 Garrard Road, Banstead, SM7 2ER enclosing sae. E-mail: banstead.history@ntlworld.com.

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Sat 27th May 2017 at 7.30pm Tickets from £18 IT'S not every day during the course of one interview that you get the chance to talk to Paloma Faith, Fiona Bruce, Sandy Toksvig and Sarah Millican.

But then, it's not every day that the person on the other end of the line is Debra Stephenson, star of the hit TV impressions show Dead Ringers plus super soap Coronation Street and drama Bad Girls.

Debra, 43, is preparing for her most ambitious project yet, a spectacular theatre show - Night of One Hundred Voices - which begins a national tour at the Lowry, Salford Quays.

"It is going to be hugely demanding," she said, "I really will be doing 100 different voices during the evening."

Backed by the James Stead Orchestra, Debra will be able to indulge her great love of singing as she recreates the songs of Ella Fitzgerald, Sandy Shaw and Kate Bush.

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journey through the decades as some of my favourite singers - and that's just the first half of the show.

"The second half will concentrate more on movie stars and TV personalities."

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