Banstead Beacon April 2017 by Carnah Events Ltd

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PRESERVING THE VILLAGE Our history is important n this day and age it is increasingly important to maintain our history and the character of the places we live in. In this issue there are some good examples of history being preserved. On page 6 there is an article on how Colin Sutherland from the Banstead History Centre has been on a one-man crusade to replace two rotten sign posts in Banstead. He set out to gain the funding and knowledge to replace the signs that closely match the originals rather than accept them being replaced with modern day ‘plastic’ versions. The new signs are currently in production and will soon

be positioned with identification finials proudly proclaiming that they stand in ‘Banstead Village’. Meanwhile on page 8 there is a more personal story of how Bruce Osborne has brought back to life an electric coffee grinder that used to have pride of place in his dad’s grocery store in Banstead. There is a picture of the old store on the front cover which is where Boots is located today. These are great examples of how individuals have been preserving the past and in no small way helping to preserve the character of Banstead. Richard Milbourn, Editor Email: richard.milbourn@carnah.co.uk

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WHAT DOES THE BVRA DO? anstead Village Residents’ Association (BVRA) represents the residents of Banstead Village and is one of the largest residents’ associations in the borough. However, there are still a lot of residents we do not reach for a variety of reasons. For example, it can be difficult for our volunteer road stewards to access blocks of flats or gated developments or to keep up with changes of tenants in rented properties. If you live in any of these types of property and are interested in knowing more about Banstead and the work BVRA does on your behalf, could you consider delivering to the neighbours in your road? If you would like to receive news about our activities, subscription is a modest £3 per year per household, which covers three editions of the newssheet and also contributes to supporting our other

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activities. So what does BVRA do on behalf of the village? A committee of volunteers meet monthly with a series of smaller groups progressing work in specific areas such as planning, infrastructure, highways and transport, the village centre, etc. Issues currently being addressed are influenced by feedback from the member survey earlier in the year. We are always pleased to hear from anyone interested in knowing more about our activities, who would like to receive the newssheet or join one of the groups or the committee. Further details can be found on our website [www.banstead-bvra.org] or we can be reached by email at BansteadBVRA@outlook.com. Alternatively, contact Sally Hull on 01737 370050. We look forward to hearing from you.

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IS THIS A SIGN? Stuart Sweetman, chairman of the Banstead History Research Group, looks at how one resident took on the task of replacing the deteriating road signs and helping to preserve the character of Banstead ost of us don’t really notice street fur niture as we walk or drive around the area. We just take them for granted – a lamp post here, a post box there – signs for this, signs for that. But one member of the Banstead History Centre was leaving the library, after helping visitors with their questions on local history, and took a close look at what probably is the oldest sign in Banstead and saw that it was not in a very good state of repair. This was Colin Sutherland and he had been alerted to the problem by a friend in Park Road. The sign was the directional ‘fingerpost’ at the junction of Bolters Lane and the High Street. He saw that it was made of wood and painted black and white but was unfortunately in a sorry state with extensive rot. The other sign at the end of Garratts Lane was in a similar state. Colin is a long-term resident of Banstead and was concer ned that it would not be long before it would fall down and be replaced by a moder n equivalent without the character of the old one. He decided that if it was to be replaced it would be with something that retained the appearance of the old. He set about finding out how this could be

Sign at the end of Garratts Lane.

accomplished – he knew there must be some rules and regulations and inevitably cost. It was back in the 17th century that local magistrates were first allowed to place direction posts at cross-highways. But the coming of the motor car required a clear set of rules and in 1903 legislation was introduced and subsequently guidance was given on their detailed design. In 1933 the rules

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required poles to painted with black and white bands and lettering to be of a new standard typeface. Of course, during the war most signposts were taken down to deprive the enemy of directional help. New regulations in 1964 did encourage local authorities to remove and replace traditional fingerposts with the new designs, it was not made Sign at the junction of Bolters Lane and the High Street. compulsory to do so. that the one that pointed down This photo from 50 years ago, Bolters Lane indicated - Ewell and shows the sign was firmly in place Epsom, B2219 - but he thought but already deteriorating. that was strange and checked and Colin contacted Surrey County found that it should have been the Council and they very quickly B2217. So, for decades, the sign agreed that he could organize the had been wrong. It will now be replacement of the two signs as corrected. Further, the sign at the long as they did not have to meet end of Garratts Lane indicates to any part of the cost. He contacted traffic heading for Chipstead that it various sign manufacturers and should proceed along Court Road found one who produced cast to the Cricket Club! aluminum signs to the 1920’s Colin has secured most of the designs. The new ones would money required with considerable visually similar to the old ones but help from County Councilor Ken they will be topped with Gulati. He now has to organize final identification finials proudly manufacture and installation. proclaiming that they stand in A fine story that in a small way is ‘Banstead Village’. helping preserve the character of Being thorough he checked what our ‘village’. the existing fingers say and found Stuart Sweetman APRIL 2017 7

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THE COFFEE GRINDER OF BANSTEAD AND NOW TADWORTH Bruce E Osborne of Tadworth recounts the history of a coffee grinder that is close to his heart

The interior of my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Co-op shop in Banstead showing the Lampson Cash Wire Railway office.

n interesting series of circumstances has led to an investigation into an item of antiquity that links with past personalities, a shop in Banstead and a reincarnation in Tadworth. Local elderly residents may recall the times and the author would welcome details of recollections. The story unfolds as follows. When I grew up shortly after World War II, my dad was a grocer in Banstead. I went to Banstead Primary School in the village (now Waitrose) and after school I would often go to

my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shop which was where Boots is now. All sorts of memories exist of the shop, which was the local Co-op. It had two long counters, grocery and provisions and an office at the rear for cigarettes, payment for home deliveries and for handling the money from the counters via an overhead Lampson cash wire railway system. One of my jobs was to handle the dispatch of change to the customers and this gave me an adept head for numbers as well as a lot of fun catapulting the cash containers down the wires.

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My dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shop before self service was introduced, now Boots the Chemists.

One particular object attracted my attention. This was a large red machine at the front end of the Grocery counter. It had an enormous glass funnel that led down to some ancient electrical device that made a growling noise when someone flicked a large brass switch. It was coffee grinder and beans filled the glass funnel container. These were then freshly ground to individual customer requirements. My dad Mr Sid Osborne, the manager, was particularly proud of this ancient antiquity and people would happily queue for some time to be served with coffee and other loose grocery goods in different colour paper bags. The first hand, Mr Parrot dealt with the day to day routine of managing the grinder and I was not allowed to

touch the switch. Other staff included Mrs Finch who served at the counters, Mrs Whittaker who organised parcel deliveries and Mr Finch who drove the red Co-op delivery van. In the 1960s everything was to change. Self-service suddenly became fashionable and the counter and careful weighing up of commodities ranging from sugar and bacon to biscuits and cheese ceased in favour of pre-packed goods. My dad, who had managed the Banstead Co-op since his demobilisation from the army after World War II, never did quite make sense of all this, with customers helping themselves to the packs on the shelves. As for prepacked bacon and eggs, how could C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 1 0

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that possibly catch on? All the old equipment was dumped in the yard in favour of checkouts and wire baskets. In a moment of nostalgia, my father rescued the coffee grinder. In an advanced state of despair and disrepair, it appeared at our house in Belmont rather than go for scrap. My father retired from the Co-op in 1973 and I spent some time finding a new role for this ancient monstrosity, eventually making it into an ornamental lamp. Thereafter it stood for decades on my kitchen window in Tadworth. Earlier this year, fed up with my instant coffee, friends insisted that I should embark on securing some decent coffee from a proper grinder. So the next adventure began. Painstakingly dismantling the electrics of the coffee grinder, it became apparent that years of neglect and possibly the period outdoors when it was left to weather before being saved, had taken a toll. The fuse mechanism was archaic and the brass switch a possible death trap. There was even 1950s ground coffee still lodged in the works although it tasted awful when we tried to make a cup of coffee with it. Undeterred I soldiered on, relying on my early electrical engineer training to overcome the obvious obstacles. Imagine the suspense when, with a gathering of Friends, I proposed applying 240 volts to the large iron and glass monster. Everything read OK on the test meter and one friend had bought some coffee beans in anticipation. A flick of the switch and

The grinder today.

the machine roared into action and the coffee beans were powdered in seconds. This was an emotional moment when I recalled my dad who passed away in 2008 aged 96. What would he have said if he could see us now regularly using the grinder and recalling its past? He would perhaps have seen it as an endorsement that pre-packed foods would never catch on. In a way he was right. Do join me one day for a cup of Banstead history. Bruce E. Osborne

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and a wide screen television. We also have plenty of on-site parking and a BBQ and picnic area which is popular in the summer. Members provide afternoon tea on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from Spring through to Autumn. We hold a variety of different social events during the year from Quiz Evenings to Poker Nights, as well as having a thriving Book Club. Our coaching team, headed by senior coach, Cliff Porter, provides a wide range of coaching opportunities for members of all ages and abilities, from individual or weekly group lessons to more concentrated holiday courses. If you would like to find out more, why not come along to one of our Open Days on either Saturday 1st April or Easter Saturday 15th April and see what we have to offer? Youngsters and families are invited to come between 10am and 2pm and adults between 12 noon and 4.30pm. Membership subscriptions are kept as low as possible, particularly for youngsters. Discounts are available for all new members joining during 2017. For further information about the Club visit our website at www.bansteadtennis.net or contact our secretary, Sally, at secretary.bdltc@gmail.com

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100 YEARS MARCH OF REMEMBRANCE ON EPSOM DOWNS Continuing from the last edition, a local Vaughan Williams enthusiast writes about the day in January 1915 when troops were paraded on Epsom Downs, and what took place at the Commemoration of that day, 100 years later on 24th April 2015. s the marching band drew closer, the links and poignant memories were increasing for Tim Richardson, as indeed it seemed also for the growing number of solemn ex servicemen gathered on and around the steps of the Queen’s Stand. Soon the thumping beat of the Marching Band, (the 1st Cinque Ports Rifle Corps of Drums), announced the long procession of The 10th Essex Regiment WWI Living History Group, 135 Geographic Squadron Royal Engineers, the Army Cadet Force, the Combined Cadet Force and the Epsom Male Voice Choir, who took their places in long lines and groups facing the Stand, immaculate in WWI and modern battle dress or other uniforms. Rows of onlookers not only from outside the Queen’s Stand, but from three tiers of balconies above, studied all those assembled. Fidgety toddlers were still. Grumbling youths were silent. As the service progressed, the cold deepened, and those staunch servicemen stood, motionless throughout, some with not even a flicker of an eye, their faces turning bluish-mauve with the passing minutes. Tim Richardson gave “The Welcome”, which was followed by Words of Remembrance spoken by The Reverend Philip Parker. We all sang Vaughan Williams arrangement of the Hymn “He who would Valiant Be” by John Bunyan (later a source of inspiration for Vaughan Williams ballet

“Job”, based on Pilgrim’s Progress). Vaughan Williams christened the tune “Monks Gate”. Next followed a reading by Ben Revell, who shouldered his rifle with military precision as he marched onto the platform, of “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae (born the same year as Vaughan Williams, 1872). In Flanders Field the poppies blow between the crosses, row on row That mark our place, and in the sky the larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce hid among the guns below. We are the dead – short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: to you, from falling hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high, if ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. The “Address” was given by The Reverend Parker, and the troops were inspected by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell and the Belgian Consul. C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 1 8

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The Hymn “Abide With Me” was sung, bringing tears to the eyes of even the most hardened war veterans, and Tim Richardson gave the final reading “For the Fallen” by Laurence Binyon. The Last Post was played, then “The Silence”, during which wreaths were laid. Richard Smith took his place on the rostrum and played a most haunting, spine chilling rendition of Lark Ascending which all found very moving. The National Anthem was sung, the Final Blessing was given, and the order was announced for the troops to leave the field. They did so in silent and respectful order. A lunch had been arranged in the Queen’s Stand for all the representing groups attending the Service. We were entertained by The Epsom Male Voice Choir, who sang those songs sung by the WWI troops. They raised the roof with their last rendition of “Keep the Home Fires Burning”, which some of the re-enactors who’d joined the choir, found too moving, so had to “stand down”. Philippa Borrill from The Woodland Trust spoke about plans involving the Heritage Lottery Fund. She said: “I hope that our Centenary Wood will create a living legacy

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for the men we remembered on today’s march, planting up to 640 acres of rolling hills and grass fields – about 200,000 native trees in all. We’ll also create carpets of striking wildflowers, including that iconic Flanders Poppy, which we associate with Remembrance. Philippa and I discussed the possibility of a plaque at the entrance to the wood which could display the words to “Linden Lea”, from a Dorset poem by William Barnes, music composed by Vaughan Williams, as the words were rather fitting! Within the Woodland, flowery gladed, by the oak tree’s mossy moot The shining grass blades, timber shaded, now do quiver underfoot. And birds do whistle overhead, and water’s bubbling in its bed And there for me, the apple tree do lean down low in Linden Lea. As a memento of the day I was given a young rowan tree sapling, which I will plant in a quiet corner of my garden in memory of those brave, doomed lads of WWI, the splendid Re-enactors, and all the wonderful people who made the day possible. M. Page

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he ever-popular Easter Fair at The Children’s Trust in Tadworth is back on Saturday 15 April. Taking place between 12 – 4pm at Tadworth Court with an Easter egg hunt, shopping market and enough chocolate eggs to feed the whole of Surrey, it is a day not to be missed. Last year the event raised more than £8,000 for The Children's Trust, the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury. It is hoped that this year the total will be beaten with all of the fantastic attractions and games available for the children and families who attend. Along with the much-loved Easter egg hunt there will be an Easter shopping market, farm animals, water zorbs, fairground rides, classic games and much more.

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FREE entry for children (under 16) and just £3 for adults. Tickets can be pre-booked on-line at www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/easterfair where places can also be reserved for the popular Easter egg hunt.

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Banstead History Centre Banstead Local History Centre is based in Banstead Library, and you can use the local history centre resources at any time that the library is open. Even better, visit us at the following times each month when volunteers are available to help you use the resources and equipment. First and third Tuesday 2.30 - 4.30pm Saturday 10am - 12noon Banstead Local History Centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in Banstead, Burgh Heath, Chipstead, Hooley, Kingswood, Lower Kingswood, Netherne-onthe-Hill, Preston, Tadworth, Tattenhams, Walton-on-the-Hill and Woodmansterne. We offer an extensive range of resources including census records, parish registers, large scale maps, directories, illustrations and photographs. We provide a microfilm and microfiche reader-printer and there is access to the internet on the library computer terminals. If we can't answer your question, we can refer you to local experts or Surrey History Centre. When the centre is not staffed you can leave a written enquiry. The centre is a partnership between Surrey Libraries, Surrey History Centre, Banstead History Research Group and other local community and history organisations. The Banstead History Research Group has a very good website www.bansteadhistory.com and has published many books on local history.

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A PLACE TO REMEMBER round All Saints’ Church, in the heart of Banstead Village, sprawls the churchyard, stretching from Court Road on the souther n side to the Church Orchard (which fronts on to the High Street) on the north edge. Use as a churchyard may go back a thousand years to the church’s Saxon predecessor, and the area holds around 5,000 known graves. Nowadays it covers more than four acres, has a wide variety of trees and plants and is crisscrossed by paths linking parts of the village to the High Street. In spring snowdrops bloom, followed by primroses in some areas; later in the year you may spot other wild flowers, though squirrels keep watch for anything edible. In 2006 the churchyard was closed to new burials by Order in Council, but it is still possible to be buried in the existing grave of a close family member and cremated ashes may be interred. The churchyard suffered some bomb damage in World War II, including damage to a chapel of rest to the north-west of the church, which had to be demolished. Where it stood a small walled Garden of Remembrance was created, a place of peace and tranquillity, fringed by flower-beds and small shrubs. Here ashes may be interred without marker; in our new memorial garden in the churchyard’s easter n end a memorial stone can be placed to mark the site of a loved one’s ashes.

A visitor will easily spot several old chest tombs, including two which are Grade II listed - the 18th-century Wilmot family tomb just south of the church, and the 19th-century tomb of Sir Henry Muggeridge to the west of the church. There is also a substantial War Memorial cross with WWI names inscribed round the base, and a number of war graves from both World Wars in the distinctive style of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Do you want to discover an ancestral grave? The staff of All Saints’ Church would like to help (contact the Parish Office on 01737 379289 or email churchallsaints@tiscali.co.uk) but if we have to spend much time searching the records or the churchyard itself we do charge a fee (up to £40). But you are very welcome, whenever you like, to come and walk round the whole area yourself.

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COUNTRY THAT STEALS YOUR SOUL! his September our family took a fascinating trip to a country steeped in history and somewhat stuck in a time warp, the Caribbean island of Cuba. Cuba is in fact an archipelago with the principle island being about two-thirds the size of Florida. Then there is the Isla de Juventud (Isle of Youth) and about 4,195 cayos (keys) and islets, this cluster of islands make up Cuba. We began our trip with a 3 night stay in Varadero, Cuba’s only real beach resort. Here we relaxed, became acclimatised to the hot humid weather, and sipped many a Mojito and Cuba Libre. From here we were transferred to Havana, to begin a tour of this wonderful country. Havana Cuba’s capital city is vibrant, exciting and chaotic. We spent 2 nights right in the centre in one of the city’s oldest colonial hotels. On arrival we were immediately drawn to a salsa/jazz group of beautiful women, entertaining the hotel guests at the lobby bar. Fantastic! This theme of live music was with us throughout our stay in Cuba. In fact everywhere we went, every lunch and dinner there was a mariachi band to entertain us. The music was so good, and the performers all so charming, we came back with quite a few CD’s! Havana is a cultural melting pot, fascinating in its colonial grandeur, beautiful architecture and in the diversity of its citizen. Every street seems to have a story to tell and of course there are those gorgeous cars of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. Rows of parked Cadillacs,

Chevrolets and other models, for hire as taxis, create a rainbow of colour at street level, a sight that any lover of classic cars will not forget. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and so we were educated in the country’s history throughout our trip. Watching cigars being made at a cigar factory was an eye opener, and we ate some wonderful food. The lobster was especially delicious eaten in one of Cuba’s private house restaurants and we even had a cocktail making event in one of Havana’s oldest bars. Trinidad, our next stopover, is beautiful colonial town steeped in grandeur, with many of its buildings adorned with French chandeliers and Italian frescoes. We stayed in a beautifully restored colonial palace, situated on the Plaza Major and from our balcony we had clear view over the square and Cuban life being played out there. A visit to the We took a drive in a 1957 Fairlane Convertible to a public beach not far from Trinidad and enjoyed the best Mojito whilst strolling along this lovely stretch of soft sand. The port city of Cienfuegos was next for one night. Having been occupied by French immigrants from Bordeaux and Louisiana, it felt more ‘French’ than ‘Spanish’ with its sprawling boulevards. But once again there is beautiful architecture to behold. We especially loved the Tomas Terry Theatre National Monument right in the centre of the city. C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 2 6

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Our final stop was in Viñales, to the far west of Cuba. Viñales, a traditional Cuban town has a warm and friendly vibe about it, staying in a Casa Particular (Cuba’s equivalent to a B&B) we felt totally at home. From here we visited the Indian caves, a wonderful large network of caves, with great stalagmites and stalactites, and an Indian Village. Sad to be leaving we spent our last evening in a small bar

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across the street from our residence. With its exposed dance floor in the centre, this bar produced the most potent Mojitos, and wonderful entertainment. We listened to some amazing live music, watched some beautiful dancers and when invited to join them, I was in Salsa heaven! Cuba is an intoxicating place, just can’t wait to go back again! Lucia Raffaini 01372 375 361 www.symphonyworldtravel.com

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NO CHURCH IS PERFECT ans of the Fast Show may remember a character played by Paul Whitehouse – a young lad who walked around saying how brilliant everything was. His counterpart was a grumpy old man who went about grumbling how rubbish everything was. Most folk think church is neither brilliant nor rubbish. It’s just a bit boring. But here’s the thing; Jesus was never dull. It’s never boring, being with Jesus. He spoke of what heaven is like. His words raised dead people to life. His rebuke brought a storm to an end. He told the best stories, and was the best company at parties. No church is perfect, but the church has a good news message in a largely bad news/fake news world. It’s also an outward looking, caring community in an often broken, disjointed society. We don’t claim that Banstead Community Church is especially

brilliant, but we’d like to tell you more about Jesus Christ, who definitely is. We meet every Sunday at 10.30am in the hall of Banstead Community Junior School in the Horseshoe, and all are welcome. There will also be a Good Friday service there on April 14th. On Thursday April 6th there will be a presentation in the Banstead Centre in the Horseshoe at 8pm entitled, “The Gospel in the Passover.” On Sunday June 25th our mor ning service will be followed by a barbecue – do come along. We also meet in Lilly’s Coffee Shop and Pantry, 5 Eastgate, Nork, SM7 1RN. We’re there on the third Thursday of every month – an informal gathering to consider Bible truths. The April meeting will take place on the 20th of the month. Please contact Tim on 07761 747170 if you have any questions, or see our website; bansteadcommunity.org.uk

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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES BAN S TEAD

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anstead Neville Bowling Club have been planning a busy social event programme for this summer to run alongside the regular bowls season. It kicks off on Saturday morning, 22 April with its Annual Coffee Morning at 10am. As well as the coffee and homemade cakes there will be many stalls selling bric-a-brac, jewellery, craft items, handmade greeting cards and much else. This will be an ideal date for existing and prospective members to come along and meet up with each other before the season starts the following week. If the ground conditions are suitable, visitors will be allowed to try their hand at the game under the watchful eye of our trained coaches. On Bank Holiday Monday at the end of May members can join in with a BBQ and a relaxed game of bowls. Following their very successful Queen’s

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90th Birthday High Tea last year, the social team are planning a similar high tea in June. This time with the theme will be ‘Ascot/Derby’. So, some great outfits are expected to be on show around the green. The Summer Fun Day will be held in August where the green is used to play a whole variety of bowls related games for members and their families. Over 100 people came along last year and we expect a similar number this year. Throughout the year on the first Friday of each month a ‘fish and chip’ supper is held in the club house – this is a popular event with about 30 members attending. We pride ourselves on being a friendly Club - why don’t you find out. If you are interested look up our web site at www.bansteadnevillebowlingclub.co.uk or contact the Membership Secretary, Bryce Corp, on 01737-370826. Stuart Sweetman

WO O D MA N STER N E t the February meeting of Woodmansterne Evening WI, President Lesley Earl welcomed Dr Emily Mayhew who gave an interesting and revealing talk entitled ‘Nurses of World War I’. The members were told how much more the nurses did for their patients than most of us were aware. From being in a UK hospital and being told to do everything from mopping floors to changing beds, they went to the Western Front and were put in a situation where seriously injured servicemen suffering not only from exploding shells damaging all parts of their bodies including faces but to amputation and many other very serious injuries. The nurses and doctors

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had to learn as they went along and needed to give not only their care and attention but to let the men know someone loved and cared for them. The nurses wrote letters home to the family from the patient and a record was kept of each patient with an entry each time a patient was seen e.g. what they could eat and drink and how serious their injuries were, even when death was imminent they were there to keep a note book to returned to the family so that the loved ones of the deceased would know how the patient was at the end of his life and his last words. There are many unsung heroes throughout time and these nurses obviously come into this category.

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WHAT’S ON BAN S TE A D A R TS FESTIV A L 29TH A PR IL - 1 4 TH M A Y

he annual Banstead Arts Festival will take place from 29th April to 14th May with a wide range of events on offer. The Festival will include evening concerts in the Banstead Community Hall by Red Priest with their unique take on the music of Handel and by the Yehudi Menuhin School Orchestra; and in addition there will be two lunchtime chamber music concerts at All Saints Church. The Young Musicians concert showcases our local young musicians and the Schools Poetry competition will be adjudicated by the professional poet Joshua Seigal. A guided local butterfly walk, coach trips to Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard and contributions by other local organisations will ensure that there is plenty of interest throughout the fortnight. Please see the website www.bansteadarts.co.uk for full details from the end of March. Tickets will be on sale from 3rd April online at www.bansteadarts.co.uk and at Banstead Library. Tickets will also be on sale at the door if still available. Events include:-

Red Priest – the World’s Most Extraordinary Baroque Quartet! Yehudi Menuhin School Orchestra – memorable music making Alke String Quartet – Lunchtime Concert Emily Sun, violin and Jennifer Hughes, piano – Lunchtime Concert Young Musicians Showcase – outstanding local performers Schools’ Poetry Competition with Joshua Seigal Coach visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - HMS Victory & much more Festival Walks – Birdwatching and Flowers & Butterflies Open-Air Art Exhibition Brett Wales on electronic organ Talk on Weather, Wildlife and Warming Banstead Scrap Book – stories from Banstead’s past The Art of Cottage Gardening – Banstead Horticulture Society Tickets, except for coach trip, may be bought from 3rd April at Banstead Library, at the door, or online at www.bansteadarts.co.uk (all subject to availability)

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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. Contact tel. nos: 01737 357055; 01737 351747

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WHAT’S ON W O O D M A N STER N E O PER A TIC A N D D R A M A TIC SO C IETY Next production is the ‘Out of the World’ Rock and Roll Musical ‘RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET’ U3A Banstead Area presents

Where: St Peter’s Hall, Chipstead Way,

Weather, Wildlife and Warming

Woodmansterne

The effects of climate change on wildlife

When: Wed 10th – Sat 13th May 2017 at

A talk by Ian Currie, meteorological expert and

7.30pm each evening (doors open at 7pm)

local weatherman

Tickets: £10 Wed; £12 Thurs-Sat from the Box

Wednesday 3rd May 2017 - 7.45pm

Office 01737 555009 Via email

Banstead Community Hall, Park Road SM7 3AJ

wodsbooking@hotmail.co.uk or on the door

(free on-site parking)

each evening. Other info: Licensed bar offering

The event will be open to all ages as this is an

wine, beer, soft drinks, crisps and nuts

issue of local and international concern

For an enjoyable night out, why not support

Ian Currie will illustrate his talk with local and

local theatre. More details on our website:

national photographs to demonstrate the

www.wodsweb.co.uk

significance of climate change on wildlife in particular.

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B LO O M !

His talk will cover:

We are very excited to announce that this year

• The evidence of global warming

Banstead is entering this competition for the

• Weather Lore

very first time and we ask you all to get into the

• Phenology – The study of the effects of

spirit by joining us for our Mega Spring Clean

weather and warming on wildlife

on Saturday June 10th.

There will also be stands displaying local

We shall be meeting from 9.30 at Banstead

wildlife initiatives and U3A activities

Community Hall, Park Road as usual, where

Tickets £6 from Banstead Library, at the door,

bags, gloves and litter pickers will be provided.

or at www.bansteadarts.co.uk

In addition Banstead Horticultural Society have

Tea/coffee/soft drinks and biscuits will be

offered a £30 First Prize for the best kept front

served in the interval

garden! Purple, pink and white petunias are to be displayed in the planters on the High Street

U3A Banstead Area Open Meeting: 2.30pm-

this year so you may wish to keep to this theme

4.30pm

or just do your own thing! Please consider the

Thursday 15th June 2017

whole street scene and spruce up the grass

Speaker: Colin Jones At St Mark’s Church Hall,

verge outside your house if at all possible or let

Great Tattenhams,

us know if you require help to do so.

Epsom Downs KT18 5RD.

We look forward to welcoming as many of you

Entrance £2 for non-members, free for

as possible to join in with and support us in our

members.

endeavours. Thank you.

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The KVCA is looking for a good quality upright piano to replace the one used at the Village Hall. Our current piano is still playing well, but it is beginning to show its age. Although we have it regularly tuned, we have been warned that some of its parts might fail and if they do, it would not be feasible to replace them. We know that people with pianos sometime outgrow them, or need to downsize and can no longer accommodate them. Is that you? Or someone you know? If so, George Ferguson 01737 833329 would like to hear from you, to see if it would suitable. If so, we could promise that it will be well used and well maintained!

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Len Goodman’s favourite band?

“That was fantastic!”

The KVCA presents

THE KINGSWOOD BIG BAND LEGENDS

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

KINGSWOOD VILLAGE HALL Waterhouse Lane, Kingswood KT20 6EB

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!

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