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TIME TO PICK UP THE MANTLE n this issue there are a number of ways that you can get involved with the local community and make a real difference in Epsom and Ewell.

On page 24 there is Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Future40 initiative to develop a secure roadmap for the next 20, 30, even 40 years. The Council need you to join in the discussion and share your views on the borough’s long-term vision for the future at www.future40.org On page 26 the Epsom & Ewell Community Fund is looking for new panel members to join them in making a positive difference to life in the Borough. The fund is run by local people and is one of the many funds within the Community Foundation for Surrey, an independent charitable trust established to inspire local giving for

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local needs. More information can be found at www.cfsurrey.org.uk/epsomandewell And finally on page 25 you can find out about how the Borough Council works, what being a local councillor in Epsom and Ewell involves, the nomination process for the 2019 elections and what support is available to councillors.

You can find out more information about how to become a borough councillor including a guide about the role and practical advice by visiting www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/leaders So, if you want to have an influence on what sort of place the Borough should be, there’s no excuse for not picking up the mantle and having your say!

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

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EPSOM ROUND-UP he sun has gone, or has it? It appears that after the extended summer the rain came and we were destined to be plunged into autumn, closely followed by a harsh hard winter.

Who could have thought that we would have such lovely interim conditions that were are now experiencing. Forgive the odd rain day and I’ll take the Indian summer type weather any time.

Leaves are turning, colours changing; nature is getting ready for winter. Such a lovely time of the year, most certainly a great time to be out and about, maybe even with a camera.

At present its fairly quiet in Woodcote and surrounding Epsom if you ignore the huge impact various traffic works are having on traffic. Very frustrating for drivers trying to get through Epsom at the moment. It seems that all of the road works have happened at once, and seem to be taking longer than planned.

At the end of it all we hope to have better roads, less potholes and a smoother flow of traffic in and around Epsom.

Epsom Town Centre Roadworks Works has started which will comprise the renewal of the traffic signals at the Spread Eagle Junction, at the pedestrian crossing at the Ashley Centre access and at the crossing by Epsom Square.

As the pedestrian crossings at the Ashley Centre and Spread Eagle are some of the most used in the town centre they will also have pedestrian

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count down markers so pedestrians can see how long they have to cross.

The traffic island in the cross roads will be removed and the footway built out at the Metro Bank corner. This will be paved with the same type of blocks as recently used on the South Street footways and outside the Playhouse. The pedestrian crossing between this corner and the Spread Eagle will also be fully controlled making it safer than the existing crossing which has had an unfortunate history of pedestrian accidents.

They will also be resurfacing the area; this will require some night time works with road closures. Updates on this will be found on https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-andtransport/policies-plansconsultations/major-transportprojects/epsom-and-ewell-majortransport-schemes South Street roadworks Now that the Traffic Management system has been removed it is necessary to allow new traffic patterns to be established before the traffic signals can be adjusted to adapt to those new patterns. The traffic signals will be linked via the Urban Traffic Control system to ensure the junction operates as efficiently as possible on the western side of the town, but these patterns will be affected by planned improvement works at the Spread Eagle junction now underway.

Epsom Downs The mornings are darker and getting up

WOODCOTE EPSOM RESIDENTS SOCIETY for pictures at the racetrack is proving interesting. Looking out for charging racehorses appearing out of the mist one Saturday morning proved challenging to say the least. You could hear them before you’d see them. As ever when you’re on Epsom Downs be aware that there maybe race horses training (check the information boards for the times), if unsure ask a downs keeper for help or advice.

The last race meet at Epsom has now happened and I’ve been to more racing this year than at any other time.

Typically running back and forth between parade ring and the track to get pictures of horse and jockey.

The atmosphere is electric especially when the horses are closing on the finish line, the cheering increases, and cries for different horses can be heard and as the

horses cross the line either cheers of celebration or shouts of frustration can be heard. An experience to be had and certainly something to consider for next years race season at Epsom Downs.

Other activities I’m involved with centre around next year’s borough council elections. You’ll start to see manifestos and eager people coming to your door campaigning for your vote.

Please do get involved if you can, even it means a few minutes at the front door having a chat about items or issues that interest or concern you.

Have you ever considered becoming a Borough Councillor?

Councillors are elected to the Borough council to represent their local community, so they must either live or work in the Borough. Becoming a C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 6

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The LLHM is on Sunday 24th March 2019 and this year's runners were young, old, experienced runners, new runners, the fit and the not so fit! So everyone is welcome. They are particularly keen to have a runner over 65!

Flu vaccinations These are available at doctors’ surgeries, Asda, Boots and Sainsbury’s among others. Should you have one? Visit the web site below: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinatio ns/flu-influenza-vaccine/ Pothole reporting Are you aware that pot holes can be reported to Surrey County Council? Go to https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/do-itonline/report-it-online. When a pothole has been reported there is a case for compensation for anyone whose vehicle is later damaged by that pothole. This web site can also be used to report a problem with pavements, street lighting and many other things.

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Have a great autumn; get out and about in our lovely part of the world taking in the lovely colours.

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HALLOWEEN IN EWELL It is that time of year when the dead come out to play which means its Halloween walk time! Here is a ghostly tale to wet your appetite for the Ewell walks on 31st October and 1st Novem,ber. 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 he late evening mist swirled around Ewell High Street, just it had done thousands of years ago when the vapour rose from the ancient springs. I stood on the corner where West Street meets Church Street. A 293 bus passed and in the glow of the lighted interior I saw the blank faces of travellers staring back out me. The bus passed and I carried on into the High Street, past no. 24 on the corner.

A loud bang, the closing of a door!

But the building was in darkness and securely locked up. I listened again but all was silent. The bus reminded me that it is not every passenger that passes safely through Ewell.

The year was 1826 and the Dorking coach turned off London Road into Church Street, passing the old church and travelling a short way down the road to stop outside the Kings Head – then a pub, now a house. The driver got down and left a boy in charge of the coach and its powerful horses. In the back sat Catherine Bailey, eager to be home again and to see her husband James. What happened next is not known, but the coach began to move down the hill towards the High

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Street, with the boy desperately trying to control it. It turned and smashed into the buildings there, then overturned, and Catherine was mortally injured. Someone was despatched to Epsom to fetch the doctor. Back in Ewell Catherine in great pain was removed from the coach and in great pain taken to one of the bedrooms of no 24, where she moaned in pain, drifting in and out of consciousness she called for her husband James. Meanwhile the messenger had arrived at the doctor’s home and was banging on the door.

‘Come out, come at once! The Dorking coach has overturned at Ewell and a lady is badly injured’.

The doctor did not move. Staring frostily at the messenger, he said ‘You won’t catch me like that! I’m not the fool you think’. The day was April the first and he was sure that this was some practical joke. Not until the messenger had run back to Ewell and returned with reinforcements could the doctor be persuaded to come – but by the time he arrived poor Catherine had passed on.

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is laid to rest in near the old church of St. Mary, in a forgotten corner where the sunshine rarely comes. At no. 24 footsteps are heard in the night and when it is silent the moaning of a young women can be heard. Windows are opened and lights turned on and off, and things are moved about in a playful manner. The old house is never quiet, it has lived through 500 years and many generations of occupants.

Some of them, it seems, are still there.

The mist swirled a little faster as a deep silence fell and I heard the approach of another visitor from the past. An unseen horse and carriage passed, the horse hooves clattering to a halt as stops outside the King William IV pub. My eyes were drawn

to the upper window of no 24, and there was a young women – the wide rim of her bonnet hiding her face, the pink of her dress adding a dash of colour in the gloom. She turned her head following the sound of the unseen carriage as it passed. I could now see her face, a pretty face with a smile of hope which as the sound passed changes to sadness as she turned away from the window.

Poor Catherine, hoping beyond hope that her husband James has come to collect her. On her grave is written her story, a monument to the uncertainty of life. Life is uncertain and we are all travellers in the end, not knowing where will we end up or when our journey will finish.

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A MOVING ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLEFIELDS OF BELGIUM As a member of the English Department's Talented Writers' Group, senior pupil, Sofia in Year 9 at Manor House, candidly shares some of her thoughts about the Year 9 Battlefields Trip. This is a moving account of one girl's experience.

Belgium. A small, scenic country with enchanted woods, peaceful green fields, and delicious chocolate. Those fields weren’t always peaceful - in fact, they used to be battlefields. It’s just so hard to believe that such a dear little land to the north of France could have seen the unprecedented bloodshed that was the First World War. You certainly can’t imagine it looking around today. The woods have dents from artillery fire and chillingly real trench replicas running through them. One particularly beautiful piece of architecture is the Menin Gate, dedicated to the missing soldiers, where a remembrance ceremony is held to the famous Last Post (at which I personally laid a poppy wreath from Manor House).

I was awoken at six o’clock, moved from car to coach to train to France to Belgium, and found myself standing before some gravestones – row upon row, acres filled with the white headstones. This was also because this was a Commonwealth cemetery, owned by all the Allied forces: Britain, France, Canada, Australia, India.

There were also Chinese names from the Chinese Labour Corps though and even a couple rows of German names.

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Great War. Known unto God’. This was a real live human being with thoughts, emotions, hopes, and dreams just as complex and valid as my own, and all we can say about them is how they died.

We visited several of these Commonwealth cemeteries.

We also went to a German graveyard which was very different. Instead of neat headstones there were simple black crosses or stone tablets for Jews adorned not with engravings, but moss and cobwebs. Instead of honouring individuals there were as many as four to a cross. Our guide, Andy, explained this as a drastically

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different mindset. The mild disrepair was a return to nature and the mass burials kept loyal comrades close together in death.

Apart from a few red and white roses there wasn’t much to show that anyone really cared for these people and how brave they were.

While Britain took a punch to the gut from a level of grief they’d never felt before, Germany had a more stoic approach. They were a military country. They were used to fighting and losing many lives. They’d been involved a relatively short time ago, in the Thirty Year War. Thirty years of death, fear, poverty, and horrendous conditions will desensitize anyone. I thought of this little graveyard as proof they really did care and that made it seem a little less cold.

But what about the battles that left us with so many dead young men to bury?

What about the devastation itself?

We saw two massive mine craters, both in France. First came the Hawthorn Ridge mine sitting like a wound within what was once a copse of trees on a hill where you could’ve sat, watched the view, had a picnic on a summer’s day. This one was set by us to kill the Germans.

Certainly those poor men up there were completely vaporized by such an explosion.

The soldiers far below would’ve felt the blast; the Earth shuddering in horror.

Then there was the Lochnagar Crater. It was much more decorated with a cross and a platform for poppy wreaths. A pilot named Cecil Lewis was flying above the area when it was detonated and was thrown off course so badly he was lucky he lived to tell the tale.

What can I say about the Battle of the Somme? The soldiers there walked exactly like lambs to the slaughter. Yes, walked.

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the raging German fire. Why? Because the British army didn’t have a clue that day.

And good Lord, were we forced to learn.

The Somme was a massacre - the preatomic bomb massacre. No description I can give you will allow you to comprehend it. I don’t even fully comprehend it myself. A horrendous proportion of gravestones (60,000 dead on the first day) bear its date.

Another equally distressing place in Somme is the Thiepval Memorial. The Thiepval Memorial is bigger inside than it looked. This contains a mere fraction of names of the missing or unsuitable for burial; you could feel the atmosphere plunge. Faced with names crammed into every possible square inch of stone, my thoughts echoed those of the soldiers they belonged to approaching enemy lines: there are too many of them. There are way too many of them. But while their bodies were blasted to ribbons, only my heart received that fate now. Actually, my heart was still in the metaphorical trenches. It went out to be pulverized when I saw the cemetery behind the memorial. The graves took me by surprise. You couldn't see them from the whole area in front. I, much like the floundering British army, was not prepared.

I had been a little misty-eyed at past stops (such as the Caribou memorial) but this really got the tears flowing. It could be the bottom of the ocean for weight and scale.

So, those are some of my thoughts about the Year Nine battlefields trip. I hope I made you think. Sofia, Year 9.

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WW1 COMMEMORATION EVENTS EPSOM’S LAST FALLEN Wednesday 7 November, 11am A small commemoration in Epsom Market Place to mark the death of 32-year-old Trooper Frederick Watkins who was killed in action on 7 November 1918 at Avenses Le-Sec, the last of the 455 borough residents who were killed during WW1. A number of local schools have been invited and have indicated that they will be participating – the general public are also invited.

JOURNEY’S END Saturday 10 November Arranged by St Paul's Howell Hill; a free showing of the feature film 'Journey's End' plus interviews with the producer, a reception and with an exhibit provided by Bourne Hall Museum. Free spaces can be booked at www.saintpauls.co.uk/journeysend

again in our lifetime”. Europe was about to be plunged into the darkness of the First World War, and it would be four long years before Britain and Europe would again experience the light of peace.

The end of the war and the many millions who were killed or came home dreadfully wounded will be nationally observed by a chain of beacons that will be lit at 7pm on the 11 November – a century after the guns fell silent. The event will also commemorate the huge multitude of men and women on the home front who, often in dangerous and exhausting conditions, underpinned the war effort – keeping the wheels of industry turning, bringing the harvests home and ensuring the nation did not starve.

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BEACON OF PEACE AND HOPE From 6pm on Sunday 11 November at Bourne Hall Park Join us as the Borough takes part in the national chain of beacons to commemorate the anniversary of the end of WW1. The beacons will symbolise the light of hope that emerged from the darkness of war.

On the 3 August 1914, Britain’s Foreign Minister, Sir Edward Grey, was looking out of his Westminster office window. It was dusk, and as gas lights were being lit along the Mall, he remarked to a colleague “the lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit 14 NOVEMBER 2018

On Thursday 11 October 2018 the Mayor of Epsom & Ewell Councillor Neil Dallen unveiled a mural in The Ashley Centre to commemorate the Epsom & Ewell residents who gave their lives during the First World War which ended 100 years ago.

According to local war records, 444 local people who lived in the Borough lost their lives during World War I and all

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their names are listed on the huge mural which is currently on display opposite Quest in The Ashley Centre for one month until 11 November.

In addition anyone visiting Epsom cannot miss the stunning sculpture of “The Lonely Soldier” currently situated on the very top of The Ashley Centre overlooking the town. It is a powerful visual tribute to those who fought and died for our country and was designed by John Sedgwick and 18 year old Evelyn Lawrence who goes to Sixth Form at City of London Freemen's School. Evelyn has an Art GCSE and enjoys drawing and painting in her free time.

At the unveiling trumpeter Paul Chamberlain of Christchurch Music Group Epsom stood next to the soldier statue and played The Last Post and Rouse Reveille.

The Ashley Centre is also collecting

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local people’s individual stories of the part their loved ones played during the war. If you, or someone you know lost a loved one during World War I please get in touch with The Ashley Centre on 01372 742548. They would be delighted to hear from you so these stories can live on.

For more information about The Ashley Centre and all the latest events, please “like us” on Facebook (facebook.com/ theashleycentre), follow us on twitter (@ashley_centre) or visit our website (theashleycentre.co.uk)

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When we lost one of our own – former QualitySolicitors Copley Clark partner David Pennar Jones – to cancer almost two years ago, the community rallied with us to raise an impressive £15,000 for Cancer Research UK. We want to thank everyone for their support and we hope to do more good this year.

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NOT JUST TRAVEL ucy Sampson (pictured left) was raised in Cheam, went to Nonsuch High School and for 18 years has lived in Belmont.

Following a degree in tourism Lucy has spent most of her career in the travel industry. Having worked for Quest Travel, Jet Save and Crystal Holidays she subsequently joined the exciting world of lastminute.com where for the next ten years she worked on practically every aspect of the travel industry from bookings and reservation systems to training and technology. Her knowledge and experience of the travel industry has been greatly enhanced by the fact that she has travelled and worked extensively across Europe, Russia, North America, South Africa, Australia and the middle and far east.

Three years ago Lucy stepped back from the travel industry to help her brother Gareth develop his fledgling sales promotion company, Trade Lanyards. This proved to be outstandingly successful. Today the company, has offices in west London and has recently opened one in China.

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WHOSE FAULT IS IT ANYWAY? A DIVORCE GUIDE ou may have recently read in the National Press about the case of Mrs Owens, forced to remain married to Mr Owens as the judge did not consider that her husband’s behaviour as stated in her Divorce Petition had been unreasonable.

The case serves as a reminder that the divorce process in the UK is not necessarily as straightforward as you may think.

There is only one ground for divorce and that is, that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. However, this must be proved by one of five available facts: Adultery, unreasonable behaviour, two years desertion, two years separation with consent or five years separation. To proceed with a divorce immediately, you can only rely on the first two facts, the other three involving separation of at least two years.

Experience tells us that the fact relied upon is very rarely the reason for the breakdown of the marriage and more the symptom of that breakdown. Regardless, you must fit your situation into the available facts. Proceeding on adultery can be tricky if the other party refuses to confess. Many arrive at the conclusion that an unreasonable behaviour Divorce Petition is their only way forward. This requires 4-6 examples of behaviour which satisfies the Court that the responding party has behaved in such a way that the petitioning party can no longer tolerate living with them. The

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case of Mrs Owens has demonstrated the need for a Divorce Petition to be skilfully drafted to succeed through the court process.

For two years desertion, the petitioning party has to want the deserting party to return to them and a two year separation divorce can only proceed if both agree. A divorce based on five years separation would appear fairly simple on the face of it but can be defended on the basis of financial reasons or religious grounds.

An experienced family lawyer will always try to limit the potential for unnecessary conflict despite the current blame-based system. By far, the best approach is to agree matters at the commencement of the process.

However, the case of Mrs Owens has highlighted that this is an area of law desperately in need of reform. There are calls to introduce a “no-fault” divorce process whereby both parties can jointly apply without the need to provide any so-called facts. This can only serve to reduce anguish in what can often be a traumatic life event. Watch this space!

Deborah Bailey is a local family law solicitor with over 25 years experience.

For a free initial consultation email: Deborah Bailey@gowenandstevens.com or call 0208 661 5940/5941.

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BARISONS CHOIR

CHOIR REPRESENT EPSOM & EWELL ack in the summer,specifically Friday 30th June till Sunday 1st July, there was an inter national Choral Festival held in Chantilly, France at which our local Barisons Choir represented Epsom and Ewell. The festival was a celebration of the close friendships that have been forged through the activities of Epsom and Ewell Town Twinning Association on behalf of the Council and people of Epsom and Ewell with Chantilly with whom we are twinned and with our strong links with Watermael-Boitsfort in Belgium and Uberlingen in Germany, both of whom are twinned with Chantilly. Choirs represented all four towns.

A number of Twinning events between the towns takes place during the course of the year. These include Epsom and Ewell Town Twinning Association participation at a Christmas market in Chantilly to English/French speaking competitions for school children with guest judges from each town. Other cultural, social and educational activities also take place, but whatever they may be they all provide the opportunity for the people of these towns, young and not so young alike, to renew old friendship or to make new ones ensuring that the close ties between the towns continue for many years to come.

As for the Choral Festival itself, the many visitors from Belgium,

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Germany and the UK were not disappointed as the choirs joined together to provide the town with a wealth and variety of songs from all four countries. As well as the singing, Chantilly organised a variety of social events for the choirs and visitors to the town.

The Choral Festival is held every two years and in 2016 was hosted very successfully by Epsom and Ewell. The Festival was entirely self funded as was our participation in this year’s event in Chantilly. Watch this space for more details of the next Inter national Choral Festival to be held in 2018.

For more information on the twinning activities please see the Epsom and Ewell Town Twinning Association website at www.epsomtwinning.com

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GET INVOLVED IN FUTURE40 uture40 is Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s forwardthinking initiative to develop a secure roadmap for the next 20, 30, even 40 years. We need you to join in the discussion and share your views on the borough’s long-term vision for the future at www.future40.org Councillor Eber Kington, Chairman of the Council’s Strategy and Resources Committee, commented, “If you had to sum up Epsom and Ewell in one word, what would it be? If you could decide what sort of place the borough should be all the way to 2040 and beyond, what would you change?

Our aim is to create a bright and positive future. So whether Epsom and Ewell is where you live, work, study or just visit from time to time it’s important to have your say.”

He added, “Towns and communities across the UK are starting to consider the possible long-term challenges that lie ahead – Epsom and Ewell is no different. With local authorities facing increasing pressure surrounding health, housing and wellbeing, having a clear plan for the future is critical to building safe and stable communities.”

We want people from all ages and backgrounds to come together and share what matters to them. By giving your feedback and answering some key questions, you’ll help us create a clear roadmap for the future of Epsom and Ewell.”

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How can you get involved?

Make sure you are part of the largest and most important consultations in the borough’s history: Have your say online at www.future40.org Pick up a paper copy of the Epsom and Ewell Future40 survey at the Town Hall, Epsom; Epsom Playhouse; Bourne Hall, Ewell and the Community and Wellbeing Centre; Epsom.

Join in and take part in a number of public engagement activities between now and December. Visit us at the Epsom Market on 25 October, Epsom Farmer’s Market on 4th November and many more throughout the half term holidays! For a full list of events visit www.future40.org or email us at future40@epsom-ewell.gov.uk

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STAND FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN! f you care about the area that you live or work in and the issues facing local people, you could be a borough councillor. There was an information evening on Tuesday 16 October to find out what it takes to be a councillor for Epsom and Ewell. Register to attend at www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/leaders The open evening was of interest to anyone considering standing for the local Epsom & Ewell Borough Council elections in May 2019.

Starting at 7pm, the evening included information about how the borough council works, what being a local councillor in Epsom and Ewell involves, the nomination process for the 2019 elections and what support is available to councillors.

Councillors work to improve the quality of

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life for people within the borough. All councillors represent all the residents of the borough and are elected by local people to plan, run, monitor and develop council business.

The role of a councillor can be very varied and it is up to each individual councillor how they work. The three main areas of responsibility are - as a representative; as a community leader and as a policy maker.

All councillors are involved in decision making. This can be as a member of the council, a committee or an advisory panel.

To find out more about how to become a borough councillor including a guide about the role and practical advice please see our website www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/leaders

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EPSOM & EWELL COMMUNITY FUND

MAKE A DIFFERENCE he Epsom & Ewell Community Fund is looking for new panel members to join them in making a positive difference to life in the Borough. The fund is run by local people and is one of the many funds within the Community Foundation for Surrey, an independent charitable trust established to inspire local giving for local needs.

The Epsom & Ewell Community Fund encourages donations to the fund either now or by leaving a legacy in the future.

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fund their work and publicises the impact of the grants that are awarded.

The panel meets three times a year in Epsom and new volunteer panel members are currently being sought particularly with a private sector background for example in business, accountancy, wealth management or law. But enthusiasm for the work is the most important quality being looked for!

For more details please contact Chris Frost CFrost@epsom-ewell.gov.uk. The closing date for registering interest is 9 November 2018.

More information can be found at www.cfsurrey.org.uk/epsomandewell

APPEAL FOR MEMORABILIA he 100th anniversary of the birth of Frank Hampson is to be marked by an exhibition at Bourne Hall Museum.

Bourne Hall Museum is appealing for the public's help to locate and acquire artefacts, photos, etc. relating to the acclaimed cartoonist and his work.

Frank Hampson came to Epsom in the early 1950s and was soon established in Bayford Lodge, which served as his home and his studio. There, for a decade, he created the cartoon strips that held the nation's schoolboys (and others!) enthralled, as they waited eagerly each week for the latest edition of Eagle to learn whether Dan Dare, the intrepid space explorer, had survived his most recent mission.

An exhibition about the life of the gifted illustrator will be put on display at Bourne Hall Museum from early December until February

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2019. We would like to encourage anyone in the area who has memorabilia, photographs, posters, toys or publications about the life and work of Frank Hampson to take part in this commemorative event.

All items donated will be fully acknowledged and returned at the end of the exhibition.

Museum curator, Jeremy Harte, said, "There is a significant amount of local interest and a number of people have already made contact with us".

"If anyone has books, pictures, toys or even just reminiscences, did he teach you when you were at NESCOT, we would love to know about them."

Anyone who would like to contribute should contact David Brooks, Bourne Hall Museum, Spring Street, Ewell, KT17 1UF. Tel: 020 8394 1734 or email dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk.

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GIVE A WET ROOM CAREFUL THOUGHT lthough a relatively new phenomenon, wet rooms are becoming increasingly popular as people of all ages recognise their benefits over a more conventional bathroom.

A wet room is essentially a bath/shower room with a completely level surface throughout and no shower tray, just an outlet in the floor that ensures fast drainage of water without pooling. While some people choose to install the shower without any form of enclosure, most mount a simple glass panel or panels to contain the water and ensure the toilet and washbasin areas stay dry.

Wet rooms are not only stylish and modern in appearance; they make maximum use of all available space, which can be invaluable, for example, when adding an en suite to an existing bedroom or in a loft conversion. Their minimalist nature makes them practical and easy to clean too, while the flat floor ensures even those with limited mobility – including wheelchair users – can shower with ease.

The latest wet room systems mean even the smallest of rooms can be transformed into a contemporary, user-friendly and luxurious space with a choice of tiled or slip-resistant floors and plenty of options for shower screens, added seats and other accessories. What’s more, many systems are suitable for both wooden and solid floors and at least one

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comes with a lifetime guarantee if fitted to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Of course, if you do decide to tile the floor, you could consider underfloor heating rather than more conventional radiators, but still retaining a towel warmer. Again, your options are many and varied, with styles of both radiators and towel warmers ranging from plain and traditional to ultra-modern and exotic.

Stoneleigh Plumbing Supplies can help you with all these decisions. We take pride in helping home owners, plumbers, bathroom fitters and general DIY-ers with all their plumbing needs, from complete bathroom and heating installation projects to kitchen sinks, taps and special care products. We can also recommend highly competent, independent plumbers, bathroom specialists and Gas Safe Engineers to fit the equipment we supply.

Kevin the Kudosaurus is taking a shower in the wet room on display in our showroom, so why not call in and take a look? Follow the signs to Stoneleigh Broadway and you’ll find us on the left, just after the roundabout.

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EPSOM ROTARY

EPSOM ROTARY TEAM UP WITH AMECA he ground-breaking clinic and borehole (completed recently) in Chilaweni, Malawi found that local patients were faced with long walks to get to the clinic – particularly difficult for pregnant and older patients.

Earlier this year Epsom Rotary purchased, on a trial basis, three bicycle ambulances – to be managed by three of the local village chiefs. This has proved an outstanding success, allowing easier movement of patients when there is no fuel, or the roads become too bad for cars to pass. We have decided to purchase a further six bicycle ambulances and a small team of four Rotarians is flying (at their own expense) to Malawi in October to see the results at first

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hand and to hand over the cheque. We hope, with this visit, to build on this work over the next year and fund six maternity beds. If you want to help see our website www.epsomrotary.uk where there is a link to two projects and the AMECA site.

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WHAT’S ON attend. We will be presenting a total of 30 awards (including three presented to local schoolchildren) with awards sponsored by businesses including the likes of Joe & Seph's and SableFilms International.

With submissions from 40 countries, the festival is a truly global event, with filmmakers flying in from around the world to attend.

There is something for everyone and as an event that brings together both the industry and the community, it’s the first festival on the planet to combine great films with kangaroo burgers, casting workshops and the chance to get your face painted like Spiderman!

Epsom and Ewell welcomes its first ever international film festival this October. A weekend of feature films, short films, animation and documentary kicks off with a dramatic Star Wars themed opening ceremony (featuring stuntmen from Rogue One performing a death-defying stunt); and culminates in a glamorous red carpet awards event at Epsom Racecourse.

Flowers for Christmas, a floral The festival runs 26-28 October 2018 and demonstration by Sheila Stracy is sure to be the most exciting event to ever hit Date: Tuesday 13 November 2018 Epsom!

Place: Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell KT17 Promoting the best of the region, the 1UF fully accessible venue festival brings local people and the global transport: Buses 293, 406, 467, 470 & Participants gather for Round the Borough Public Bike last year in Horton County Park. community together. Alongside new films that E16. Nearest station Ewell West (Waterloo line) you will never be able to see elsewhere, we Parking: on-site car park, evening parking fee have plenty of familiar names and faces, free 40p. Cost: £3 members, £4 visitors includes events and crafts for families and an refreshments and raffle, visitors very welcome international street food market (where you can Website: www.ewellhortassn.co.uk enjoy everything from crocodile, ostrich or Email: eha_ details@ewellhortassn.co.uk kangaroo burgers to fresh hot doughnuts) as well as Q&As with a variety of industry alumni, Christmas Fair from a multi-award-winning local director to St Martin’s, the Parish Church of Epsom the likes of Dominique Pinon.

Date – Saturday 24th November You can see the full programme and buy Time – 11am to 3pm tickets at www.seiff.shp.media - most events Venue – St Martin’s Church, Church House, are priced at £5 or less.

Church Street, Epsom KT17 4PX With a judging panel that combines Oscar, Free Admission. Stalls include: Cakes & BAFTA and Emmy winners and local cinema Preserves, Bric-a-Brac, Jewellery, Christmas goers, our gala red carpet awards ceremony Cards & Gifts. Plus: Model Railway, Chocolate on 28th October will include live music, food, Tombola, Raffle, Children’s Games & more… drink and a host of the best filmmakers from Refreshments and a light lunch will be around the world – and it’s open to anyone to available. www.stmartinsepsom.org 30 NOVEMBER 2018

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