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his Autumn there is a huge array of events to attend in the Banstead area many of which raise money for good causes. The Banstead Community Association is hosting the annual Combined Charities Christmas Fair to be held in the Banstead Community Hall on 7th October with over twenty national or local charities selling their Christmas cards, calendars and other items (see page 34 for details). All Saints Church is running a Save Our Steeple Appeal Event on 30th September when Richard Mantle will be talking about Hubert de Burgh, Lord of the Manor of Banstead in the 13th century but a great deal more beside (see page 36 for details). Banstead Village in Bloom in conjunction with Banstead Rotary will hold a Quiz

Night on 28 October in the Banstead Community Hall to support Banstead Bloom 2018 (see page 37 for details). The arts are well represented by a series of concerts organised by Banstead Arts Festival (see pages 30 and 31 for details) and two musical productions Woodmansterne Operatic and Dramatic Society are performing ‘Don’t Minute That!’ on 11-14 October at St Peter’s Church Hall (see page 34 for details) and BANOS Musical Theatre are performing ‘Under The Rainbow’ at the Banstead Community Hall on 23-25 November (see page 35 for details) . So there is something to cater for all tastes and a lot easier and cheaper than struggling up to the West End! Richard Milbourn, Editor Email: richard.milbourn@carnah.co.uk

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ver the last few months we have been working with the Banstead Village in Bloom initiative seeking to engage, enthuse and enhance our local environment and have been delighted with the support thus far given. Sadly we were not able to make as much progress as we would have wished with that neglected area in front of the parade of shops which includes Tesco’s – however we have at last managed to make contact with the managing agents and are hopeful that over the winter months we shall be able to cooperate together with them as we seek to transform this key area in the High Street. Other areas of concern with which we are presently engaged are the ever present threat from developers. We do not yet know what plans are afoot for the Priory School Site in the Horseshoe, and having lost their appeal on the plans to build a cemetery on greenbelt land in Croydon Lane we remain ever vigilant as to what the owners of that land propose to do next. As a result of our latest attempt at spring cleaning and ridding the streets of litter, a couple have come forward to take on the task of organising a programme of footpath clearance. Increasingly, in this age of council cutbacks we are looking to take

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responsibility ourselves for this wonderful locality and we would welcome any who wish to join with us. Please come forward with your thoughts and ideas and if you are not yet a member of the Association I would urge you to get involved. At present membership is only £3 per year per household and we have approximately 2,000 members. Monies raised go towards the publication of 3 newssheets a year, support costs and various other projects with which we are involved. We have a band of very loyal road stewards who faithfully deliver these newssheets and if you are not yet in receipt of one and would like to know more of what is going on in your area please contact me and I will willingly arrange for you to receive our next edition, due out in the autumn. You may recognise this (top right) as the south side of our magnificent Community Centre, whose long term future we are determined to protect. As part of their contribution to Banstead in Bloom, the Banstead Horticultural Society replanted this beautiful herbaceous border aided by a generous donation from the Banstead Arts Festival Society. Marion Hayns (Vice Chair BVRA) 01737 350288 or marionh.bafs@hotmail.co.uk

MEMORIAL BOOK Stuart Sweetman, chairman of the Banstead History Research Centre, describes one of the many books from All Saints Church restored with funds raised by the Banstead History Society hree years after the end of World War One a unique book was commissioned to commemorate those from the Parish of Banstead who had served overseas during that conflict. Bertha Bell a ‘Scribe and Illuminator’ was asked to produce the book and it can now be seen in the Lady Chapel of All Saints Church in Banstead High Street. This Memorial Book (right) contains, in alphabetical order, the name, home address, Regiment or Ship, where they served and decorations received for all those who served overseas. Those who lost their lives are recorded in red ink and those who survived in black ink. It is beautifully bound in leather. More than one hundred and twenty men from our local villages fell in World War One and the Banstead Five Churches, Banstead District Royal British Legion, Banstead District Scouts and Banstead History Research Group are honouring their memories. A commemoration ceremony is held at All Saints, Banstead, on the 100th anniversary of the death of each local man. The short service includes a eulogy followed by the tolling of the church bell exactly one hundred times, often by relatives or descendants of the fallen. The Banstead History Research Group have an excellent website that lists the men, commemorated in date order together with links to their stories

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compiled by BHRG member James Crouch, and where available, links to a film of the service held at the church. The web address is www.bansteadhistory.com. In 2011 the Banstead History Centre raised money to restore a number of books held by All Saints Church – including this Memorial book. You can access a digitized copy of the Memorial book on www.bansteadhistory.com/Picasa%20HT ML%20Exports/Overseas%20Flip%20pa ges.html Stuart Sweetman Chairman of Banstead History Centre

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‘NARNIA’ TRAIL OPENS AT NEW BANSTEAD WOODS AND CHIPSTEAD DOWNS NATURE RESERVE

Narnia trail flora and fauna waymarker posts.

conic characters from ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ have been brought to life at an enchanting Narnia themed nature trail at the new Banstead Woods and Chipstead Downs Local Nature Reserve. Thought to be the first of its kind in the country, its launch is perfectly timed for those looking for free and fun things to do with the family over the summer. Step through the wardrobe Visitors can meet Aslan the Lion, spot Lucy Pevensey waiting by the lamppost and even walk through the wardrobe entrance to Narnia, complete with

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hanging coats. Carved posts depicting the site's special flora an fauna mark out the route. The trail, installed by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s Greenspaces team with permission from The CS Lewis Company Ltd., was officially opened by the Mayor of Reigate & Banstead, Cllr Roger Newstead on Thursday 22 June 2017. The figures have been carved from standing deadwood by talented chainsaw sculptor Ella from The Tree Pirates, making use of the site’s own existing natural resources. It is hoped that more

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Narnia trail lampost and Lucy.

sculptures will be added over the coming months as funding becomes available. Magical “Children will be able to step through the wardrobe and discover characters from C S Lewis’s famous book, while also discovering the site’s wonderful flora and fauna”, says Cllr Dr Lynne Hack, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Environment. “Chipstead Downs and Banstead Woods boast some of the finest views in the North Downs and is already popular with ramblers, dog walkers and nature lovers. By creating this magical trail, the Council hopes to encourage more people, particularly children and families, to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. It’s all part our work to encourage healthy lifestyles through making our open spaces more accessible, fun and

Narnia trail Aslan statue.

educational.” The trail takes about half an hour to complete and is largely pushchair friendly but there are some gravel paths and steep inclines. New nature reserve The launch event also marked Banstead Woods and Chipstead Downs’ designation as a Local Nature Reserve – the first in the borough for 15 years - for its Ancient Woodland and rare chalk grassland habitats and species which are in significant decline nationally. Cllr Hack explained: “Designating Banstead Woods and Chipstead Downs as a Local Nature Reserve will afford this historically and ecologically important site greater protection so that its landscapes and habitats can be better protected and enhanced, while positively C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 1 0

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managing it for recreation." Fascinating history Banstead Woods and Chipstead Downs has a long and fascinating history. It was alluded to in the Domesday Book 1086 and has been in the ownership of Kings and Queens of England, Knights of the Realm, the founder of Barings Bank and many other interesting people over the years. New sculptures may be added in future, subject to funding, and the good news is that a new sculpture of the White Witch is due to be carved shortly which both new and old visitors can look oput for. Banstead Woods and Chipstead Downs Local Nature Reserve is located at Holly Lane car park, Holly Lane, Banstead, Surrey CR5 3NR.

Boys in wardrobe.

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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SALLY PESTRIDGE Banstead and Tadworth Art Groups will be holding exhibitions in Banstead on 26-28 October and Tadworth on 17-19 November respectively. Below is a profile of Sally Pestridge, a member of both Groups who will be displaying her work

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have been painting since my first 'Painting by Numbers' at about 9/10 years of age. I simply fell in love with the colours. Being an only child, I could immerse myself for hours, uninterrupted, in perfect bliss. I took Art and Pottery 'A' level at school and wanted to go to Art College. However, love, marriage and children took over. When my children were babies I enrolled for Art classes at my local adult education centre, which included drawing, portraiture, life drawing, pottery and botanical painting. Some of these subjects I found very restricting, so later I tried a watercolour course at SCOLA. With the help of a

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fantastic tutor, my life changed with this medium. I was totally hooked! It was so exciting, the way the paint works, the colours, the transparency and the vibrancy that can be achieved. After many years I was encouraged to join some local Art Groups. More opportunity to move forward. I also retired from work and took over one of our bedrooms as a studio. This made life so much easier to paint as I now had the time, the place and the motivation. I also made lots of new friends at these groups who gave me help and encouragement. I continue to attend courses and workshops from C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 1 4

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our garden and the birds who visit. So I let my mind wander, loose track of time, with my brushes, paint, paper, pastels, inks – and transport myself back to those travels or scenes. I get a great thrill from painting and I always try to bring what I see and remember into an exciting picture for others to enjoy. Banstead Art Group Exhibition 2017 The Mayor of Reigate and Banstead, Councillor Roger Newstead, will be opening the exhibition to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Banstead Art Group at 10am on Thursday 26th October. Affordable artwork to suit all tastes and ages with over 250 paintings from 50 exhibiting local artists. We have everything from watercolours to oils, acrylics, pastels, collage, charcoal and pencil. There are traditional landscapes and modern townscapes, breathtaking seascapes and atmospheric still life, stunning portraits, gorgeous animals and many more. Put a splash of colour in your life, we guarantee you won’t be disappointed, and you may even find an

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seascapes and atmospheric still life, stunning portraits, gorgeous animals and many more. Put a splash of colour in your life, we guarantee you won’t be disappointed, and you may even find an original piece of art to replace that tired old print above the fireplace. Cash, cheques and credit cards all welcome. Come and meet the artists with free wine and nibbles on Friday, 17th November between 18.30 - 22.00. Or simply enjoy the exhibition on Saturday 18th November 10.00 - 18.00 and Sunday 19th November 10.00 - 17.00. Free entry. Charity raffle on behalf of MERU and other local charities. Refreshments available. St. John’s Church Hall, 59 The Avenue, Tadworth KT20 5AB Friday 17 November 2017 to Sunday 19 November 2017.

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The exteriors of the homes at Frith Park have been designed to resemble the Mansion House in a traditional finish with cream rendered walls, grey slate roofs and sash windows. Inside, however, the homes couldn’t be more contemporary in layout, design and specification. Rooms are light and airy with the convenience of plenty of storage areas and there’s the added advantage of being low maintenance too. But that’s not the end of the story as due to the use of low carbon, natural materials, all the homes feature increased levels of energy efficiency. In addition to the unique country setting, residents at Frith Park can look forward to lower energy bills, lower environmental impact and greater living comfort. Please register in order to join the database to be one of the first to receive further information at www.frithpark.co.uk and follow us on facebook and instagram @frithparkhomes and twitter #frithparkhomes.

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FRAUD & SCAMS his is the second in a series of articles on frauds and scams, currently the fastest growing area for crimes attempted in the UK. Neighbourhood Watch has an important role to warn people how to avoid these attempts themselves and the things they should watch out for if they have potentially vulnerable friends or relatives. Crimes committed in or around a person’s home often cause the most distress as victims typically feel that their own personal security has been compromised. Criminals will often target the elderly and a sad consequence of this is that victims are significantly more likely to have to move into a care home within months of an incident. Distraction burglaries are an example of theft combined with deception where criminals pretend that they have a legitimate reason for coming to a person’s house such as reading a meter or looking into a gas or water leak. They distract the resident whilst an accomplice effects some form of theft. A robust door safety chain system is to be recommended and admittance denied until adequate credentials have been checked. Another potential scam can be doorstep offers to do work cheaply because the tradesman is already doing something similar in the vicinity. In the event the victim finds that sub-standard work has been done or that they have been inveigled into a contract for expensive work that they do not need. Note that contracts for work entered into in a person’s home normally must have a 14 day cooling off

period and Trading Standards can provide window stickers telling non-invited traders not to call. Physical intimidation can be involved with the scammers insisting on payment and sometimes marching victims to a cash point or bank. Bank staff are being trained to watch out for situations where a vulnerable person arrives to make a significant cash withdrawal accompanied by another person. If you have a potentially vulnerable relative, as a step before getting Power of Attorney, some banks will agree to set up a Third Party Mandate on a specific account so that you have the ability to monitor transactions to detect any unusual withdrawals. Some banks are now trialling systems whereby online transactions for certain accounts can have an automatic delay built into them. Relatives and neighbours should look for evidence of a series of jobs being done on a property belonging to a vulnerable person that does not appear to need the work. If a successful fraud has been perpetrated on yourself or a relative you should report this to the Police using the non-emergency 101 number or online reporting mechanisms. If you are aware of a failed attempt at a scam this can be reported to Action Fraud, the agency that monitors trends in frauds and assesses the likelihood of a successful prosecution before deciding whether to pass details to local Police or Trading Standards as appropriate. Action Fraud can be contacted online or via 0300 123 2040. Mike Fox, Secretary Surrey Neighbourhood Watch Association 01737 350452. OCTOBER 2017 25

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING t comes every year - the Christmas advertising and hype, the flurry of thought about cards and presents and food and travel…. but sometimes we just need to draw breath, step back and move into a different dimension of experience. A dimension where we can simply be still, and remember the night that heaven touched earth. Then we need to join in the tried and trusted ways to find the heart of Christmas. Our services at All Saints’ Church draw on centuries of experience but develop new ways to speak to today’s people. And everybody is welcome to come and see for themselves. Do join us at All Saints’ for any of our special services at this time: • Sunday 3rd December at 3.00pm: Christmas Sunday T Time is for young families, a time of worship, music, crafts and stories; • Sunday 3rd December at 6.30pm: The Advent Carol Service will bring together all the Banstead Five Churches, for a service of readings and music in a time of preparation; • Sunday 10th December at 9.30am: Our regular Sung Communion service will include Christingles, oranges stuck with fruits and candles and ribbon. What do they mean? Come and find out! • Sunday 17th December at 6.30pm: The Christmas Carol

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Service is a lovely candlelit traditional service of readings and carols; • Sunday 24th December at 4.00pm: The ever-popular Crib Service is particularly suitable for children, re-telling the Nativity story with drama and song; • Sunday 24th December at 11.00pm: The traditional Midnight Mass, serious yet full of joy, assisted by the choir; • Monday 25th December at 9.30am: Christmas Day worship, a sung service of celebration with Communion. All our usual services continue too - see our website www.bansteadallsaints.com for the full calendar. You are welcome to any and all events. Susan Major, Churchwarden, All Saints’ Church

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HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF twenty - something blogger posted these startling thoughts as long ago as 2013; “According to my 14 year old sister, Facebook isn’t cool anymore. She and her friends barely even go on it. No one updates their statuses. No one ‘likes’ things. No one writes on walls. To them, Facebook is just something they always had growing up. It’s not ‘cool’ any more it’s just kind of there.” We live in a fast changing world. It’s not just phones and laptops that are swiftly obsolete. Long held attitudes are also subject to change. If the social media giant of the last decade has to work hard to appeal to a new audience, what chance for a Man we last saw 2000 years ago? The idea that Jesus Christ could be out of date goes hand in hand with the notion that the Bible is just a crusty old book. How can a Middle Eastern script written thousands of years ago speak into life in the 21st century? But a quick scroll down through the scrolls of the Old Testament might surprise us. We’d find issues and incidents strikingly similar to today’s front – page news. We’d find political intrigue and abuses of power. We’d find war, and occasional outbreaks of peace. We’d find oppressive taxation and slave labour. We’d find economic migration, refugees and a mass exit more dramatic than Brexit. On a more personal level, we meet people struggling with disease, famine

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and poverty. We see broken relationships, dysfunctional families, and struggles in old age. And we’d find God speaking into all of these situations and more. Most strikingly, we see Jesus Christ, God the Son, born into a world where these things prevailed and living life at the sharp end, ultimately dying the kind of death normally reserved for slaves and criminals. The God of the Bible is not distant or remote from the trouble and strife of our world. He is intimately acquainted with suffering and hardship, and his words still speak into all the situations we face today. Above all, he wants to bridge the gap between us and himself that exists because of our refusal to live under his good rule. Banstead Community Church meets every Sunday at 10.30am in the hall of Banstead Community Junior School in The Horseshoe. On the third Thursday of each month we provide an opportunity for folk to ask questions about the Christian faith when we meet at Lilly’s Coffee Shop & Pantry, Nork, at 8PM. On Tuesdays from the beginning of September through to the end of December we are inviting folk to join us in the upper room at Banstead library to read through Mark’s Gospel. We’ll be there for an hour from 11AM. We hope to see you there. Tim Bongers, Banstead Community Church, PO Box 44, Banstead, Surrey SM7 2WW www.bansteadcommunity.org.uk info@bansteadcommunity.org.uk

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AUTUMN/WINTER CONCERTS

Saturday 21st October 2017 at 7:30pm DINARA KLINTON, piano Kindly supported by Making Music’s Philip & Dorothy Green Award for Young Concert Artists scheme BACH: Partita No 1 in B flat BEETHOVEN: Sonata No 14 in C sharp monor, Op 27 No 2, Moonlight LISZT: Transcendental Etudes: No 9, Ricordanza and No 10, Apassionata CHOPIN: Mazurkas, Op 30, CHOPIN: Sonata No 2 in B flat minor, Funeral March Ukrainian pianist Dinara Klinton, multiaward winner at many international competitions, has performed with orchestras such as the Philharmonia Orchestra, Luzerne Festival Orchestra and St Petersburg Philharmonic. This evening she plays two of music’s most iconic and revered sonatas, together with dance inspired works by Bach and Chopin and two of Liszt’s virtuosic and poetic Études. This will be a feast for all lovers of the piano repertoire. 30 OCTOBER 2017

Saturday 18th November 2017 at 7:30pm EBLANA STRING TRIO BEETHOVEN: String Trio in C minor, Op 9 No 3 MOERAN: String trio in G major MOZART: Divertimento in E flat, K543 The Eblana String Trio, based in Manchester, is a dynamic young chamber ensemble which champions the often-neglected string trio repertoire. It begins with an early Beethoven masterpiece, continues with Moeran’s delightful and tuneful Trio, and devotes the second half of the programme to one of the high points of Mozart’s chamber output, his magnificent E flat Divertimento. Saturday 10th February 2018 at 7:30pm LEONARD ELSCHENBROICH, cello and ALEXEI GRYNYUK, piano BEETHOVEN: The Complete Cello Sonatas Leonard Elschenbroich is one of the

B A N S T E A D A RT S F E S T I VA L most charismatic cellists of his generation. He gives us the rare and exciting opportunity of hearing all five of Beethoven’s masterly cello sonatas at three distinct stages of the composer’s career. His regular pianist partner Alexei Grynyuk is both virtuoso soloist and noted chamber musician. This is sure to be an evening of sublime music-making. Saturday 10th March 2018 at 7:30pm JAMES GILCHRIST, tenor and ANNA TILBROOK, piano SCHUBERT: Winterreise The chance to encounter Schubert’s Winterreise, whether for the first or the twentieth time, is not to be missed. This most celebrated of all song cycles, with its haunting portrayal of melancholy and madness, will be re-created for us by the

acclaimed partnership of tenor James Gilchrist and pianist Anna Tilbrook. Their performance in Banstead of Die schöne Müllerin five years ago is still fondly remembered, so a memorable performance is in prospect. ALL EVENTS WILL BE AT THE COMMUNITY HALL, PARK ROAD, BANSTEAD SM7 3AJ TICKETS: ADULTS £12 [no concessions], SCHOOL PUPILS: FREE Tickets on sale at Banstead Library, The Horseshoe, Banstead [from four weeks before each event] or online at www.bansteadarts.co.uk or at the door as available. Ticket reservations may also be made by phone 01737 350288 or email: marion.bafs@hotmail.co.uk

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BAN ST EAD NEV IL LE B O W LIN G C LU B

CHRISTMAS FAIR anstead Neville Bowling Club is nearing the end of yet another enjoyable and successful season of bowling on their green in the Lady Neville Recreation Ground in Avenue Road Following their annual bowling holiday at the Bembridge Coast Hotel on the Isle of Wight, also ‘Fun and Games’ on Bank Holiday Monday, they now have Finals Weekend on 9th/10th September – the culmination of many rounds of internal competitions played

throughout the season – to look forward to. During the Winter months weekly sessions of Arts & Crafts, Table Tennis and Darts take place in the Pavilion, plus monthly social events, including Whist, Quiz Nights, etc. Make sure you keep Saturday, 11TH November free when the Club will be open from 10 a.m. to welcome you to their Christmas Fair. Further details about the Club can be obtained from Gloria & Brice Corp on 01737 370826.

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MEN ALLOWED resident Lesley Earl of Woodmansterne Evening, welcomed 48 members and 8 husbands (who had their own men’s table, which has now become a WE tradition) to their Summer Lunch on 14th August. A ploughman's buffet was provided, supplied by the committee which included a very tasty Coronation Chicken made by the President. The food was ‘Truly

Scrumptious’ and full plates were enjoyed by everyone. There was plenty for all and many had second helpings. The meal was rounded off by delicious strawberries and ice-cream. The afternoon was over too quickly and praise was given for an amazing time. To find out more about the North Heathlands Group of WIs, please email susanne@martina.idps.co.uk.

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WHAT’S ON B A NS T E AD CO M B I NE D C HA R IT I E S CH R IS T M AS FA I R ATURDAY, 7th OCTOBER 2017 at BANSTEAD COMMUNITY HALL, PARK ROAD, BANSTEAD 9.30 am - 2.00 pm. The Banstead Community Association is again hosting the annual Combined Charities Christmas Fair, which will be held in the Banstead Community Hall, Park Road, Banstead, SM7 2PP on SATURDAY, 7th OCTOBER 2017 from 9.30 am to 2.00 pm. Over twenty either national or local charities will have stalls selling their Christmas cards, calendars and other items. It provides an opportunity to find out more about the work of the charities and to meet the volunteers who give their time willingly to support good causes. Refreshments will be on sale which includes light lunches. There will be raffle. The Mayor of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Cllr Roger Newstead and the Mayoress, Mrs Mary Newstead will be attending. Please come along and support your favourite charities and buy your Christmas cards well in advance. Entr y fee will be 20p. Further details from: Richard Hughes. Tel: 01737 355342 or email: baileyhughes@btinter net.com

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WOO DMANS T E RNE OPE RAT IC AND D RAMAT IC S O CIE T Y ext production is a Musical Revue entitled ‘Don’t Minute That!’ written and directed by their own member Deanne Weller. It portrays a comical amdram committee trying to choose their next show and leading you through a light hearted evening of popular West End Musical numbers past and present. Where: St Peter’s Church Hall, Chipstead Way, Woodmansterne When: Wed 11th – Sat 14th October 2017 at 7.30pm each evening (doors open at 7.00pm) Tickets: £15 (to include a Fish ‘N Chips Supper) from the Box Office 01737 555009, via email wodsbooking@hotmail.co.uk Other info: Licensed bar offering Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks, Crisps and Nuts For an enjoyable night out, why not support local theatre More details available on our website: www.wodsweb.co.uk

B ANS T E AD F LOWE R CL UB DIAMO ND J UB IL E E YE AR e’re a friendly Club with over 120 members and would really like you to join us. We have classes, workshops and competitions and a fantastic

W H AT ’ S demonstrator each month. Why not visit us on WEDNESDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER when Robin White will entertain us and demonstrate “ASPECTS OF SUMMER” Doors open at 1.15 for a 2.00 pm start at Banstead Community Hall SM7 3AJ Non Members £6.00 You r eally would be welcome. We have classes, workshops and competitions and a fantastic demonstrator each month. Why not visit us on WEDNESDAY 25th OCTOBER when Sachiko Pearce will demonstrate “ORIENT HANA EXPRESS” Doors open at 1.15 for a 2.00 p.m. start at Banstead Community Hall SM7 3AJ Non Members £6.00 You r eally would be welcome

‘UN D E R T H E RAI NB O W ’ AT T H E B A NS T E A D C O MM U NI T Y H AL L 3-25 NOVEMBER 2017 BANOS M u s i c a l T h e a t re ( F o r m e r l y Banstead & Nork Amateur Operatic S o c i e t y ) a re p re s e n t i n g t h e re v u e . T h e s h o w i s d e v i s e d b y Ly n d a B a r re t t - M e rc e r f e a t u r i n g s o m e o f t h e g re a t e s t a n d m o s t c o l o u r f u l songs ever written. So expect music depicting the varied colours of the rainbow performed in a v a r i e t y o f s t y l e s f ro m D o o w o p t o S i n a t r a a n d f ro m f i l m m u s i c a l s t o Dancehall. BANOS will be going

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f ro m B l u e M o o n , M o o d I n d i g o t o a d ro p o f R e d , R e d W i n e . T h e y ’ l l b e Ty i n g a Ye l l o w R i b b o n o n t h e w a y a n d y e s , D o ro t h y ’s t r i p t o t h e Ye l l o w B r i c k R o a d w i l l b e p a r t o f t h e j o u r n e y. Lynda Barrett-Mercer directed the society’s successful production of ‘The Sorcerer’ at Banstead Community Hall in 2015 with its imaginative staging. So this new colourful jour ney through popular music history, promises to delight as a great family show. It is being staged in support of the Rainbow Trust, children’s charity (that provides emotional and practical support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness). In May BANOS Musical Theatre’s successful production of MADE IN DAGENHAM –THE MUSICAL at the Adrian Mann Theatre in Ewell in Carshalton ear ned outstanding reviews from Sardines Magazine and NODA. Next May Banstead Operatic Society are retur ning to the EPSOM PLAYHOUSE to present ‘OLIVER’ – a production that will mark their 90th year as a performing society. ‘UNDER THE RAINBOW’ is on at THE BANSTEAD COMMUNITY HALL, Park Road Banstead SM7 3AJ Thursday 23 November to Saturday 25 November – Evenings 7.30pm Matinee Saturday 3.30pm TO BOOK: tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk. Any queries please phone 07858 759036. Also see the society’s Website: www.banos.co.uk/Ticket Office. OCTOBER 2017 35

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or anyone interested in the people of Banstead’s past, and any who would like to enjoy a sociable two-course meal as well as a fascinating illustrated talk in pleasant company, please come to our fund-raising event on Saturday 30th September. This will be held in the Church Institute, High Street, Banstead from 7.30 to 10.00 pm. The Speaker will be Richard Mantle, a local historian who gives history talks on a regular basis. The title of this talk will be Hubert de Burgh, Lord of the Manor of Banstead in the 13th century but a great deal more beside - in fact, one of the most significant political players of his time, and one of the few Banstead people who figure in a play by Shakespeare. The road De Burgh Park now marks the site of the Manor House where he died. The cost of the event will be £15 which will include a two-course meal, consisting of a hot main course and cold dessert. We are not able to provide alcoholic drinks so if you’d like any please bring these with you (and glasses). There will be a raffle. Tickets will be available from Susan Major (tel. 01737 373281 or susan.major3@btinternet.com), or from the Parish Office. There will be tables of eight people so why not make up a table with your friends?

brand new event for people and their pets is coming to Reigate’s Priory Park on Sunday 29 October. The Halloween Howl, which is in aid of The Children’s Trust, is a sponsored walk of 3km or 5km with furry friends (or without) to raise money for children with brain injury. Participants of the sponsored spooky stroll can look forward to taking part in the costume competition, open for dogs and humans, as well as a post-walk dog show. There will be refreshments along the route as well as stalls offering gifts and craft items. Hannah Beresford-Ward, a dog walker and supporter of The Children’s Trust, is taking part in the event: “Me and my friends were so excited when we heard about the Halloween Howl. It’s a great idea giving us the chance to walk our dogs, get our children and grandchildren dressed up and outdoors, all while raising money for a very special charity. We can’t wait!” Tracy Poulton, fundraising manager at the charity: “The Halloween Howl is a lovely opportunity for local people to get together, take on a challenge, and have a bit of fun!” Event opens at 9am. Entry fee £15, minimum sponsorship target £50. To register visit www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/halloweenhowl-walk-2017.

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