Epsom Eagle August 2018

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NEW SPORTS FACILITY AT EWELL - Page 20 Issue No. 4 Aug 2018

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GREAT BOROUGH SPORT he excellent summer weather we have been having has been good for sport and in this issue you can read all about the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games on page 18. This year Epsom & Ewell were well represented with a squad of 168 young people taking part in the Games at the weekend hosted at two venues this year, Surrey Sports Park in Guildford and Woking Leisure Centre.

Specsavers Surrey Youth Games is a great opportunity for young people to try a new sport, or to improve their skills by taking part in high quality free coaching sessions. It is a great weekend for everyone and the young people really enjoy themselves, make new friends and get to try a sport that they may not have had a go at before.

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There is also the exciting prospect of a new sports facility in the Borough at Old School’s Lane. On page 20 you can read about Epsom Sports Club’s announcement that phase 1 of building their new sports facility at Old School’s Lane, Ewell has begun. Contractors have started laying the foundations for an all weather pitch, grass pitch, cricket pitch and outfield space for football, lacrosse, rugby and junior activities, which will provide a lasting sporting legacy for the whole of Epsom and Ewell.

So with all the obesity fears Epsom & Ewell is ahead of the game in providing opportunities for young and old to try new sports and enjoy keeping fit.

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

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THE HEAT IS ON

Busy bee working hard in the heat.

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ow hot is it? Delightful, glorious yet could we have a little rain please? Just some at night maybe. Our lovely gardens, allotments, street and park trees are likely all struggling in the heat as I know I am in the afternoon.

Street Trees Street trees in Epsom & Ewell could certainly do with our help, especially the young/new ones. Working with Epsom & Ewell Tree Advisory Board (EETAB) leaflets have been created and printed by Brigid Ryan (Thank you!) which are being distributed around the borough to houses that have a young street tree close to them. Can we all have a look around at the trees close to us and maybe provide a watering can or two once or twice a week? It won’t be long until the rain reappears.

Please bear in mind that currently once that street tree has died it will not be replaced by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council or Surrey County Council!

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Epsom Downs race course.

Epsom Downs race course My photography continues unbounded with numerous trips to the gallops to capture the various training yards working out their horses. The weather is again impacting this area with most getting out early to try and miss the heat of the sun.

While waiting for horses to appear I have been taking pictures of other things on the Downs such as this lovely busy bee.

The race course still has a good line up of events throughout summer, it’s not just the Derby. I went up to the course on Thursday 12th July for the 70s night which had racing from 6pm until 8:45pm and then a 70’s music evening. Fancy dress was the order of the day along with some excellent racing.

I managed to photograph a rather unexpected visitor to the Downs while waiting for a race to start. Buzzing away across the far side of the course was a beautiful Spitfire. Such a lovely, distinctive sound they make!

WOODCOTE EPSOM RESIDENTS SOCIETY Come along to the Trainers open day on Bank Holiday Monday 27th August.

The trainer’s yards will be open in the morning with racing going on later in the afternoon. A great family day out with lots to see and learn about the racing industry on our doorstep.

In my last article, you may recall I talked about the Magnolia Cup to run at Goodwood on the 2nd August. All in the aid of charity so certainly a worthy event to see and support if you can.

Taking pictures on the gallops one Friday morning I came across Abigail Groves riding out with Laura Mongan’s string of horses. Abigail will be riding in the Champions Willbery Charity Derby on Monday 27th August and is all in the aid of some great charities.

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where several different films to be shown.

The next big film is on 4th September and we will be showing “If”, a 1968 film starring Malcom McDowell and David Wood. This year sees the films 50th anniversary and David Wood has written a book on the making of the film. David will be at the Playhouse on 4th September with copies of his book.

Come along, sure to be a great evening.

A film to follow on with is likely to be the Greatest Showman, to be confirmed. If you would like to help and get involved, please let me know.

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Tickets are available from the Epsom Playhouse web site and more information from www.communitycinema.org.uk.

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South Street and Plan E Sadly, there will be further disruption to the road system in and around South Street, Epsom Playhouse and the Marquis of Granby as the final touches are made to the road system in this area. Further information can be found here - www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-andtransport/policies-plans-consultations/majortransport-projects/epsom-and-ewell-majortransport-schemes Thank you again for reading my article and if you’d like to follow what I’m up to between editions please use one of the social media links below or drop me an email at stevenjmccormick@yahoo.co.uk.

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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 Tuesday 21st August 2pm to 3.30pm Sunday 12th August 2pm to 3.30pm Friday 3rd August 7.30pm to 9pm Uncover the medieval landscape of Horton and the long-forgotten moated manor house and ancient barn. See how the landscape was affected by the Victorian policy of keeping patients with mental illnesses out of sight. See where the last defence line to defend London was built against German invasion. Hear how important the Manor Hospital was in WW1, and how the nursing staff dealt with a V1 in the Second. Find out how the mental hospitals changed Epsom forever. Please meet by the pond on Stamford Green.

Chalk Lane to World’s End Sunday 29th July 2pm to 3.30pm Friday 6th July 7.30pm to 9pm From Madan’s Walk to Worlds End, enjoy walking around this fascinating part of old Epsom. Discover Highgate House and its 8 AUGUST 2018

resident ghost together with other grand houses including Maidstone House and Woodcote House. See The Durdans, home to Lord Rosebery and visited by kings, and learn about the influence of the Northey family. Discover pubs past and present and the impact that both World Wars had on this tranquil part of town. Please meet by the pond in Rosebery Park.

Epsom’s Oldest Road Saturday 11th August 2pm to 3.30pm Friday 20th July 7.30pm to 9pm Explore Epsom’s ancient heart along its oldest road. Originally the centre of Epsom village it became one of the finest addresses in town. Discover the oldest surviving residential building and the site of Epsom’s own brewery. See the parish church,

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mentioned in Domesday Book and the grand houses once inhabited by Epsom’s lords and ladies. Learn about Epsom’s educational past at the old Technical Institute building, and the importance of the fire station in World War 2. Please meet opposite the fire station in Church Street.

Epsom Downs Thursday 16th August 2pm to 3.30pm Saturday 25th August 2pm to 3.30pm Friday 24th August 7.30pm to 9pm Discover the history of Epsom’s grandstands, which have provided a home for Mrs. Beeton to a hospital for wounded soldiers. Learn what part the Downs have played in wartime, from the English Civil War to the Battle of Britain – armies have trained here and during WW1 20,000 men paraded in a snowstorm. The Racecourse and the Downs were saved by the actions of one man during WW2 – discover who and how.

Hear tales of the Derby, Gypsies, pubs and ghosts! Please meet outside the Derby Arms.

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South Street and Dorking Road Wednesday 25th July 2pm to 3.30pm Sunday 5th August 2pm to 3.30pm Friday 27th July 7.30pm to 9pm We look at the history of Beccon Soales Lane as these roads were known in the past.

From Pepys to Constable, from Lord Rosebery to the Rolling Stones, find out about people who are associated with the road in which a future PM’s wife lived as a child. Discover the secrets of the Workhouse and Poor House. Learn about mansions at the Clock House, the Hylands, Hylands House and Woodcote Hall – and vanished public houses including the splendours of the New Inn. Please meet out side the Epsom Playhouse entrance. We can only host 15 people on this walk because of the narrowness of the pavements.

Nonsuch Park and Palace Tuesday 24th July 2pm to 4pm Enjoy a guided walk around Nonsuch Park and explore the history of the beautiful landscape. See where the original palace once stood and how it dominated the local area. From the ruins of the banqueting hall, hear stories of luxurious palaces, ambitious royalty, lost churches and lingering ghosts.

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Listen to tales of battles and discover how warfare has touched this ancient landscape.

Discover which famous television presenter’s ancestors used to live here and how a Queen once came to tea. Please meet on the lawn opposite the café in Nonsuch Mansion House. Nearest car park entry is from Cheam Road, A232.

Ashley Road Cemetery, second walk Saturday 28th July 2pm to 3.30pm Visit the last resting places of local military men, including a General, racing men, and the business, trade and shop owners who made Epsom what it is today. Trace the last resting place of some who died in service to the area on the Home Front in World War 2.

Find writers a test pilot, weapon designers, an erotic dancer, a VC winner and some tragic lives cut shot. Please meet at the main gates on Ashley Road (the next gate after the War Memorial).

Epsom Common and Spa Saturday 4th August 2pm to 3.30pm Discover the ancient village of Stamford and the surrounding area of Epsom Common.

Hear how the common folk made a living and used the Common from brick making to laundry work. Visit the spot where Epsom salts were found and hear how Epsom became the place to be and be seen discover how the humble salts started the 10 AUGUST 2018

world’s greatest flat horse race and a battle!

Discover Epsom’s lost windmill and race course and its Roman past, learn how the Common played an important part in WW2 and hear about a WW1 ghost! Please meet by the pond on Stamford Green. We may be walking on the paths on the Common so if it is wet, have good footwear.

Horrible Ewell Tuesday 14th August 2pm to 3.30pm Friday 17th August 7.30pm to 9pm Discover Ewell’s dark past and the tales that some would rather forget. Learn about exploding gunpowder mills and visit the graveyard where the victims rest in peace.

Tread in the footsteps of the body-snatchers and see where they plied their grisly trade.

Hear stories of witches, tragic coach crashes and folk who won’t stay dead! Discover Ewell’s historic jail and see what eighteenthcentury justice was like. Please meet at the main entrance to Bourne Hall Ashley Road Cemetery first walk Saturday 21st July 2pm to 3.30pm Explore Epsom’s Victorian cemetery and visit the final resting place of the town’s lords and ladies. Mrs Beeton’s mother, Elizabeth Dorling, enjoyed the dubious privilege of being the first person to be officially interred in 1871, but the first burial was much earlier.

Discover monuments to people ranging from war heroes to jockeys to politicians… and learn why Epsom’s war memorial is situated here rather than in the town centre. Please meet at the main gate Ashley Road. The next gate up from the War Memorial

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NEW MAYOR OF EPSOM & EWELL ouncillor Neil Dallen was officially recognised as the new Mayor of Epsom & Ewell for 2018-19 at the Council's annual Mayor making ceremony at the Town Hall on Tuesday 15 May. Speaking at the Annual Council meeting, Neil said, “I am deeply honoured to have been chosen as your Mayor and I am looking forward to meeting many of you as I travel round the borough fulfilling my mayoral duties.

“My theme is hope and I aim to give hope to many youth and disadvantaged individuals and organisations in the borough during my mayoral year. I hope you will be able to come along and join me at my various fundraising events to help raise much needed funds for my chosen charities."

For his mayoral year, Neil has selected three local organisations to help as his chosen charities: • Girl Guiding UK (Epsom Division), specifically for projects in the borough to improve facilities for both Guides and other youth activities, including Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.

• Epsom and Ewell Talking Newspapers based at Swail House, Epsom providing a ‘lifeline’ service to those blind or partially sighted.

• Work Stress Solutions who support a wide range of disadvantaged people, young and old, by improving

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their self-esteem, providing training and offering employment opportunities both within and outside their organisation.

Neil first got heavily involved in local politics when he joined the Town Ward Residents Association in the early 1990s, becoming chairman in 1998. Neil stood as candidate in the 1999 elections and on the fourth attempt in 2007 became a Councillor, with a majority of just two! He has served on most borough council and joint Surrey County Council committees and working groups.

From 2011 to 2016 he was chair of Strategy and Resources committee.

Neil was proposed by Councillor Clive Woodbridge (Residents Association) and seconded by Councillor Alex Clarke (Conservative).

A resident of the borough for over 50 years, Neil was born in Bournemouth and spent his formative years growing up in a council estate in Hayes, Middlesex (North London).

The family moved to Epsom when Neil was 13. Neil joined the scouts and was a student at Glyn School in Ewell, where, he says, chess was probably more important to him than his studies!

Leaving school at 18, Neil’s first full time job was at WH Smith in Epsom. After a year he switched his career path to become a trainee computer programmer, in the days when computers were large and the industry young. Working for various

different companies, he gradually progressed into senior management.

His varied career included giving a four week intensive software course in Iraq and lecturing at a local prison. Neil has been made redundant twice. This led, in 1993, to him starting up his own computer services consultancy and project management business. One of the highpoints of the business was the contract to provide hardware, software and networks to the whole of the MoD. Neil retired in 2017.

Neil married Ann in 1983 and the couple have six grown up children and four grandsons. Scouting has been a large part of his life and many highlights include running a group of 250 plus Scouts, taking groups to Sweden and Uganda, leading a contingent at the 21st World

Jamboree, producing local gang shows at the Epsom Playhouse, overseeing Epsom Fireworks display and the Community Christmas Post scheme. In 2017, after over 50 years of Scouting, he decided to take a break.

The Mayor is the first citizen of the Borough of Epsom & Ewell and has several specific roles during their one-year term of office. These include representing the Council and the local community at formal and ceremonial occasions, both within the borough and elsewhere, and chairing full meetings of the Council.

Councillor John Beckett was elected as the Deputy Mayor.

For information on all the mayor's charities fundraising events visit www.mayorscharitiesepsom.org.uk

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LOCAL LEGAL ADVICE

MARRIAGE VS COHABITATION U N D E R S TA N D I N G Y O U R L E G A L R I G H T S arriage is not for everyone and although there have been changes in the law allowing same sex couples to marry, many couples still regard it as oldfashioned and believe they have no requirement for “a piece of paper” to confirm their commitment to each other.

However, the common law husband or wife is a myth and often, it is only when a relationship breaks down that unmarried partners or cohabitees discover that the law treats them very differently to married couples.

When looking at how to distribute a family’s assets on divorce, a spouse can call upon the matrimonial law to look at all relevant circumstances of the relationship both during and after the marriage.

The goal is to seek a result that is fair to both spouses with the welfare of the children being treated as a primary consideration. The future living arrangements of all involved will be a concern as will the financial position of each spouse following the divorce.

The situation for a cohabitee is very different and the fact that a relationship existed is irrelevant. Frequently, the only issue to resolve in a breakdown of a cohabiting relationship is what happens to the home.

Unless stated otherwise, former cohabitants will be left relying on the principles of property law alone to divide up their home and property and this can

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be harsh, even though there may be children to re-house. In the absence of a written agreement, contributions (financial or otherwise) can be considered but the end result could be very different to each party’s expectations and the element of fairness is non-existent.

Furthermore, a former cohabitee cannot claim maintenance for themselves, even as a full- time carer for the children.

It is also worth noting that as a spouse, you have an automatic right of inheritance if a partner dies without leaving a will. As cohabitees, there is no such presumption and you may be left having to make a claim against a loved one’s estate if you were financially reliant upon them.

Illness can also be a concern. Unlike a spouse, as a cohabitee, you have no legal right to make care decisions for the other and close relatives may be called upon to do so. A Lasting Power of Attorney appointing your partner to make decisions could avoid this.

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GREAT RESULTS FOR EPSOM & EWELL

Badminton U11 Mixed-Silver medal winners.

eam Epsom & Ewell have once again done the borough proud at this year’s Specsavers Surrey Youth Games. The squad of 168 young people took part in the Games at the weekend hosted at two venues this year, Surrey Sports Park in Guildford and Woking Leisure Centre.

The team aged between 7 and 16 took part in a wide range of different sports and came away with a fantastic collection of medals: six Gold, three Silver and two Bronze including 13 individual medals in judo; five Gold, three silver and five bronze, our highest medal tally!

There were also individual awards for Annabel Winter who won the ‘Shot of the Tournament’ award for the boccia U13 event and Thomas Patrick who was named ‘Top Male Judoka’ in the morning section of the judo event.

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Sport Medal Badminton – U11 Mixed - Silver Boccia - Disability U13 Mixed - Bronze Boccia - Disability U18 Mixed - Gold Cricket – U11 Girls - Gold Hockey – U11 Boys - Bronze Judo – U13 Boys - Gold Judo – U13 Girls - Gold Lacrosse – U15 Mixed - Silver Rugby – U11 Girls - Gold Squash – U10 Mixed - Gold Squash – U13 Mixed - Silver For the full list of results see: www.activesurrey.com/surreyyouthgames/2018 Team Epsom & Ewell competed against teams from ten other Surrey borough and districts and took part in every sport and every age category for the competition weekend for – badminton, boccia (including senior boccia), boxing (contact and noncontact), cricket, football, hockey, judo, lacrosse, High 5 netball, netball, touch rugby, squash and tennis.

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Hockey U11 Boys-Bronze medal winners.

Councillor Barry Nash, Chairman of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Community and Wellbeing Committee said, “Congratulations Team Epsom & Ewell! It has been another fantastic year and a great all round result. Well done!

“The team comradery was particularly inspiring across all events and age groups and highlights the importance of sport in the local community. Thank you to all the 383 young people who registered to take part in the trial and taster sessions and to all our local clubs and coaches who provided the training sessions.”

The free training sessions for all sports were run by qualified coaches and the majority have direct links with local clubs' junior sections, offering youngsters who took part, a chance to get involved with a club on a more longterm basis.

The Specsavers Surrey Youth Games is a great opportunity for young people

to try a new sport, or to improve their skills by taking part in high quality free coaching sessions. It is a great weekend for everyone and the young people really enjoy themselves, make new friends and get to try a sport that they may not have had a go at before.

For more information on the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games visit www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/syg

Rugby U11 Girls-Gold medal winners.

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NEW SPORTS FACILITY AT EWELL

Epsom club members viewing the cricket pitch.

psom Sports Club is pleased to announce that phase 1 of building their new sports facility at Old School’s Lane, Ewell has begun. Contractors have started laying the foundations for an all weather pitch, grass pitch, cricket pitch and outfield space for football, lacrosse, rugby and junior activities, which will provide a lasting sporting legacy for the whole of Epsom and Ewell.

The new sports ground will be ready in September 2018 and phase 2 of the project will be to build a modern clubhouse with sporting and social facilities. Phase 1 has already been

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paid for at a cost of £1.2 million and Epsom Sports Club is now busy raising funds to build the new clubhouse and providing fabulous and much needed facilities for the local community. The Club has already raised nearly £200K of the £800K required to complete the project.

Drew Russell, Epsom Sports Club Chairman said, “We’re so excited that the wait is over to start building! Old Schools Lane will bring top class sporting facilities for the whole Sports Club and local area.” He added, “We want to attract more playing members from across Epsom and Ewell and entice more to get involved in sport -

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we already have a number of local schools signed up to use the all weather pitch.”

Epsom Sports Club is a thriving multi-sport club with over 1,500 members focussed on providing the local community with a variety of high quality sporting activities in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The Club has four sports sections consisting of cricket, croquet, hockey and tennis but also supports a number of other sports such as lacrosse, ensuring that the Club can cater for a variety of interests, ages and abilities. Mark Hill, Community Sports Development Officer, Epsom & Ewell Borough council said, “Epsom Sports Club have always been really supportive of community events such as the Surrey Youth Games and are always keen to help.”

There will be a grand opening of the sports ground in September when local councillors, residents and the local

community can come and see the sports ground for themselves. If you would like to join the club, contribute to the fundraising or would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities of the new club house, please get in touch with Epsom Sports Club on 01372 722 487 or email sport@epsomsportsclub.co.uk or go to the website at www.epsomsportsclub.co.uk

Sarah White presenting plan.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

LOOKING FOR A NEW BATHROOM? ou’d think buying a new bathroom would be simple; but you’d be amazed at all the things you have to consider even before you get to colours, shapes and sizes.

For starters, what water supply do you have? Conventional gravity system, a 'combi' boiler or a pressurised system? Do you want a bath or a shower or both?

If it’s to be a shower, are you going the traditional route with a tray and enclosure arrangement or the increasingly popular wet room option? Is accessibility an issue? If so, you might want to think about comfort height WCs or a rectangular, walk-in shower that offers more space than a cor ner cubicle and can accommodate a seat too.

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Then there are the walls and floors.

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EPSOM & EWELL MEN’S GROUP

NEW GROUP GROWING

ge Concern’s Men’s Group,which is Lottery funded has grown steadily since it was piloted earlier this January. The model of the group is designed for men around retirement age to meet socially and do activities in the community they may find difficult to do independently.

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Volunteers and 10 active Members.

Members meet every second Thursday of the month for lunch with meetings held at various locations. Last month a Councillor came along to chat with the members.

The Group now share activities with partner organisations so more men may benefit from getting out and about and meeting up. Members determine what activities they wish to do and are regularly updated with events.

Volunteers play a key role in shaping the group and supporting activities with the members. To find out more, contact Ian on 01372 732 463 or email ian.parsons@ageconcernepsom.org.uk

Wedding Photography Full day £1200 reduced to £750 until 30th August 2018

* Typically 8 hours coverage on the day * Agreed set of required photo shots along with an understanding of the type of pictures you’d like to see * BONUS: Static video camera to record the ceremony and included in the package * All edited digital pictures on a USB memory stick * Video of ceremony, with basic titles, provided on a DVD or USB memory stick Email: contact@stevenmccormickphotography.com Mobile: 07718 588 905 Web: www.stevenmccormickphotography.com

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SUBS FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY £95

Join Epsom Hockey Club One of the largest clubs in Surrey

Just moved to the area? * Want start to playing again?

Looking for a new club? * Want your kids to learn?

Why go to Epsom Hockey Club? * High Standard of hockey * Recently crowned national champions in 3 age groups * Brand new all weather pitch and clubhouse being built * 10 minute walk to Ewell West direct to Waterloo * Professional coaching with paid coaches for all teams * One of the biggest colts sections in Surrey * Great social scene from race nights to pub golf!

www.epsomhc.co.uk Find out more by contacting: Men - Alistair Murrell 0791 941 2855 or email alistair.murrell@epsomhc.co.uk Ladies - Andy White 0777 570 5841 or email andy.white@epsomhc.co.uk “I joined Epsom 2 years ago, and have loved every minute of it. The club is incredibly sociable; we’re close to London and play at a competitive standard. The new ground will be amazing.”

Ed Burton-Brown, Epsom Hockey Club

WHAT’S ON Epsom Common Day After Dark Bat Walk on Epsom Sun, 29/07/2018 11:00 to 16:00 Common Local Nature Reserve Cost: Free entry Sat, 08/09/2018 19:30 to 21:00 www.epsomcommon.org.uk Cost: £5 per adult, £2.50 per child (16 yrs email: chairperson@epsomcommon.org.uk or under) Venue: Stamford Green, Epsom Contact name: Sarah Clift Celebrating 400 years of the Well & Telephone: +44 1372 745224 Epsom Salts. Free entry. Entertainment, Contact email: sclift@epsom-ewell.gov.uk fun and information for all the family. To Venue: Stew Pond Car Park, Christchurch find out more Road, Epsom, Surrey visit www.epsomcommon.org.uk Advance booking only call 01372 www.stamfordresidents.org 732000. (Popular event so early booking Charity Car Boot Sale supported bg advised)Meet at dusk to find out more Autotest in aid of EMEF about the lives these fascinating flying Sun, 05/08/2018 08:00 to 12:30 mammals that live on Epsom Common.

Cost: £10 - £15 Bring a head torch/torch and wrap up Contact name: Mrs. Bess Harding. MBE warm! Sorry, no dogs allowed on this Telephone: +44 20 8337 8181 walk. Meet at the Stew Pond car park off email: bess.harding@ntlworld.com Christchurch Road (B280) Please wear Venue: Epsom General Hospital, Dorking appropriate clothing. Stout boots and a Road, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7EG just in in Horton case it’s wet.Park.

Please note Participants gather for Round the Borough raincoat Bike last year County Charity Car Boot Sale supported by that walks may be subject to cancellation AutoTest in aid of Epsom Medical due to poor weather conditions.

Equipment Fund to raise money to Fungus Foray purchase medical equipment for Epsom Sun, 09/09/201810:30 to 12:30 General Hospital. Entrance charges: Contact name: John Turner Cars£10; MPV, 4WD & Small Vans £12; Telephone: +44 7729235559 Trailers £3 extra; Larger Vans from email: ecovols@epsomcommon.org.uk £15. Buyers by Donation. Time: 8 am to Venue: Epsom Common, Stew Pond car 12:30 pm Refreshments available. Toilets park, Christ Church Road, Epsom, Surrey on site; main bus route - buses stop Join Dick Alder and Mike Waterman of outside. All entrance monies and vehicle the West Weald Fungus Recording Group fees will go towards the purchase of to find, identify and record the varying medical equipment for Epsom General and interesting types of fungus to be Hospital which will benefit the local found on Epsom Common. Meet at the community. No booking necessary. Hard Stew Pond car park notice board at standing so not cancelled due to 10.30am. The walk will last for rain. Future Car Boot Sales 26th August; approximately two hours. Please wear 16th & 30th September; 14th & 28th suitable outdoor clothing and footwear to October 2018 suit the prevailing weather conditions.

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WHAT’S ON Art by local artists at affordable prices 13th to 26th August 2018 from 9.30 to 5pm. Denbies Wine Estate London Road, Dorking RH5 6AA. Entry is free and there is free parking, with tea rooms available on ground floor. www.epsomandewellartgroup.co.uk Autumn Show Date – Saturday 22 September Time – 2.30 to 4.30pm Venue – Blenheim High School, Longmead Road, Epsom KT19 9BH, fully accessible venue. Public Transport – 418 bus (Epsom to Kingston) Ewell West Station (Waterloo Line).

Free Admission - all welcome, free parking, a raffle plus refreshments with delicious homemade cakes.

Displays of .late summer flowers, home grown vegetables, cookery and floral art plus plants, bulbs and garden sundries for sale.

Website – www.ewellhortassn.co.uk Email – eha_details@ewellhortassn.co.uk Concert and picnic Sun, 23/09/2018 14:00 Cost: £2 donation Contact name: Royal British Legion email: contactus@epsom-ewell.gov.uk Venue: Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell Surrey KT17 1UF A concert to celebrate the end of World War One. Raising funds for the Royal British Legion, Epsom & Ewell. Supported

by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council Bow Saws & Broomsticks! Take a look at the work of volunteers in Horton Country Park Sun, 07/10/2018 14:00 to 17:00 Cost: £5 per adult, £2.50 per child.

Contact name: Lindsay Coomber Telephone: +44 1372 732473 email: lcoomber@epsom-ewell.gov.uk Venue: Horton Country Park Local Nature Reserve, Horton ¬ane, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8PL Join a member of the EEBC Countryside Team for an early autumn stroll around Horton Country Park Local Nature Reserve and discover the vital work of volunteers in helping manage the reserve. Meet at the Information Centre adjacent to the public car park. Please wear appropriate clothing. Stout boots for walks and a raincoat when it’s wet.

Please leave your dog at home on walks that involve looking for animals; otherwise they are welcome on a lead.

Please note that walks may be subject to cancellation due to poor weather conditions.

The Children's Trust, Tadworth Fri, 26/10/2018 18:00 Cost: Tickets: adults - £10, children £5 Contact name: Hannah Vince Telephone: +44 1737 365017 email: fairs@thechildrenstrust.org.uk Venue: The Children's Trust, Tadworth Surrey KT20 5RU. Gates open: 6pm Child-friendly fireworks display: 7pm Main display: 8pm Food and drink available.

Free park and ride system from Aberdour school, KT20 6AJ. For more information please visit our website thechildrenstrust.org.uk/fireworks Book tickets now - limited availability!

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WHAT’S ON BOU RN E HA LL EVEN TS Further information available from David Brooks, Bourne Hall Museum, Spring Street, Ewell, Surrey, KT17 1UF. Tel 020 8394 1734. Email: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk www.epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk/BourneHallMuseumClub.html uring November there will be an Exhibition on the Home Front in Epsom and Ewell during World War 1.

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1st November 11am The formal opening of the Bourne Hall Garden of Remembrance by local children and the Mayor of Epsom and Ewell. If your school would like to take part please contact dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk 7th November In Epsom Market Place an event to remember the last local man to fall in battle. Trooper Frederick Watkins of the 20th Hussars was killed in action on 7th November 1918 at Avesnes-Le-Sec, France, He was 32 years old.

Times and details will be published nearer the event it is hoped that local schools may like to attend please contact dbrooks@epsomewell.gov.uk 11th November In the evening Battle Over an event to commemorate to end of the First World War. This will include the lighting of a brazier in 28 AUGUST 2018

the grounds of Bourne Hall to signal the lights coming on again after their going out in 1914.

The playing of the Last Post and singing by Epsom and Ewell Male Voice Choir. Also the chance to learn about battlefield medicine from a re-enactor whose grandfather was a surgeon at the Battle of the Somme – he’ll be bringing the family medical kit!

Times and details will be published nearer the date.

During September Bourne Hall Museum will be offering local schools a powerpoint talk on Epsom and Ewell in World War 1.

Events to commemorate the end of the First World War 23rd September 10am to 1.30pm A day at Bourne Hall in gratitude for those who fought in the First World War In the morning Bourne Hall Museum will be using re-enactors to give some idea of what life was like for the men at the front including a cook with his working stove, Padre, officer and troops with a Vickers Machine Gun! There will C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 3 0

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be displays and talks on feeding the troops, gas training, infantry weapons and machinegunning. Thee will also be a field hospital manned by four nurses. FREE 2pm to 4pm A Thank You Concert and Picnic organised by the British Legion, with performers including Oatlands Pipe Band, Ewell Castle School Choir, Epsom and Ewell Male Voice Choir and the singer Sandra Gaye. The concert will climax in a sing-song of the greatest hits of the time. Bring your picnic and join in with a big thank-you to the men and women who served in the Great War. There will be a stalls selling refreshments. Entrance £2 donation includes programme and flag.

Do you have relations who lived in Epsom and Ewell and served in the Great War? We would like to hear from you – your family stories could form part of the day.

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special session on the Great War Would you like to sit for hours in a muddy funk hole? Learn who or what was a Moaning Minnie or a Jack Johnson. What did it mean if you were chatting, and where was Blighty?

Discover the answers to all of these questions and more, when we are visited by a British Army Officer and Tommy who will try and get you to join the army! Learn about trench warfare on the Western Front and how tough daily life was for the troops. See and have the oppor-tunity to handle objects and weapons from the War to end all Wars. Try to understand the soldier’s experiences and how life in the trenches evolved through the duration of the war.

Price £5 per child 1 adult free. Further information available from David Brooks, Bourne Hall Museum, Spring Street, Ewell, Surrey, KT17 1UF. Tel 020 8394 1734.

Email dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk www.epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk/ BourneHallMuseumClub.html

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