The Banstead
Beacon
STEEL PANS AT ALL SAINTS Page 12
ISSUE No. 6 - JAN 2018
Discover a place like no other e
• 26 new two and three bedroom country cottages and four bedroom villas • 11 two and three bedroom apartments within the retained façade of the locally listed Mansion House • A private, gated development set in 7 acres of parkland, formal gardens and ancient woods
• Leicht handle-less h kitchen with Bosch and a Zanussi white goods • Villeroy and Boch wall mounted sanitary yware p doors with external • Bi-fold patio oor threshold level flo heating • Zoned underfloor u • Clean aiir system • BT Infin ity super fast broadband
FIRST PHASE OF HOMES EXPECTE ED EARL LY 2018 950 PRICES FROM £399,9 REGISTER FOR MORE INFORMATION AT
frithpark.co.uk
OR CONTAC T OUR SALES AGENTS
0 01483 796810 reigatenewhomes@savills.com
FP_Hea FP_Headley adley and Box x Hill magazine ad_NOV2017.indd 1
31/10//2017 31/10/2017 /2 14:36
BEA C O N C OM M EN T
WHY IS THE DMP IMPORTANT? s this issue goes to press the Development Management Plan (DMP) will be in front of the Full Council for approval. The DMP will then be published in January for a period not less than 6 weeks to allow for representations of support and objections. So why is the DMP important? The DMP provides information about when and where development to deliver new homes, jobs, services, facilities and infrastructure will need to take place in the borough and includes policies against which proposals for new development are assessed. On pages 8 and 10 you can read more details about the DMP process and on page 4 you will find out how important the Banstead Village Residents Association (BVRA) are in making representations to
A
the Council. The green spaces in Banstead are vital to the environment and the feeling of well being. In the New Year the BVRA will consult on the recommendations of the local DMP and play a key role in identifying and ‘ring fencing’ these areas and buildings such as the Community Hall which do so much to enhance the quality of life in Banstead. Winning Silver at the first attempt in the Village in Bloom competition is a great achievement and should motivate everyone to help the BRA in the vital work they do looking after all the footpaths and green spaces. Its up to everyone to do their bit to help make Banstead a great place to live. Richard Milbourn, Editor Email: richard.milbourn@carnah.co.uk
The Banstead Beacon Forthcoming issue dates: Magazine
Issue
Cheam Clarion Tadworth & Walton Tribune Epsom Eagle Kingswood Village Voice Banstead Beacon
Dec Feb Feb Mar Apl
Editorial/Advert’g Deadline 15th December 31st December 15th January 31st January 28th February
Print Run 3,400 3,200 4,000 1,600 3,600
All magazines are A5 and published quarterly with advertisements costing as little as £64 for a half page or £108 for a page with the series discount. For further details, please contact Richard Milbourn, Editor, on 0844 561 1230 or email richard.milbourn@carnah.co.uk Carnah Events Ltd., 3 Mount Hill, Mogador, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 7HZ. Statements and opinions in The Banstead Beacon, unless expressly written, are not necessarily those of The Editor. Material in The Banstead Beacon may not be reproduced in any form without the permission of the Editor.
JANUARY 2018 3
BA NST E AD VILLA G E RE SI DEN TS
A S S O C I AT I O N
VILLAGE WINS SILVER AWARD
n my last article I wrote that we had been partnering together with the Banstead Village in Bloom initiative and I am delighted to say that as a result of the high level of community involvement that we were able to demonstrate to the judges, we gained a silver award in September for this, our first entry into the Britain in Bloom Competition! Banstead Rotary organised a highly successful quiz night at the end of October enjoyed by 140 local residents and in so doing raised £1,750 which will give us the means to start tackling projects on our wish list. Top of this list you will not be surprised to hear will be that sadly neglected area in front of the parade of shops which includes Tesco’s and the Post Office. By the time you read this article we are expecting that the diseased ash tree adjoining the post box to have been taken down and the site at least tidied up. A member of our committee has been in negotiation with a representative of the managing agents and at the last moment the felling was halted due to the discovery of electrical wires pertaining to the Christmas lights but it is the intention to major on this area early in 2018. We are also working together on enhancing the Banstead Wildlife Area. Were you aware that we have this oasis on the edge of our village? It is to be found in
I
4 JANUARY 2018
Basing Road which is a turning off Bolters Lane, just across from Banstead Downs Lawn Tennis Club. Local schools occasionally visit the pond there but in recent years the area has become rather overgrown and it is our intention to restore it to its former glory. Green spaces such as this are vital to our feelings of well being and as we go into 2018 and consult on the recommendations of the local Development Management Plan (DMP) it is imperative that we identify and ‘ring fence’ these areas and buildings such as the Community Hall which do so much to enhance our quality of life here in Banstead. Please consider joining with us – as well as regular clean ups we now have a group dedicated to cutting back the overgrown footpaths which abound. As SCC seeks to find evermore savings this is our opportunity to take back some of the responsibility ourselves for the lovely environment in which we all live. Further details on all our activities can be found on our website www.BansteadBVRA.org or if you are not yet in receipt of one of our newsletters which are published 3 times a year please get in touch with me and I will arrange for one to be delivered to you. Marion Hayns 01737 350288 marionh.bafs@hotmail.co.uk
THE BANSTEAD HISTORY CENTRE Do you want to become involved with researching and preserving our local history? he Banstead History Centre can be found in the Banstead Library and is run by a group of volunteers under the professional guidance of the Surrey History Centre in Woking and the Surrey Library Service. We have a unique collection of documents, maps, photographs, postcards, displays and films from our past and we are adding new items all the time. We generate our funds from giving talks to local groups and from the generosity of our local councilors who support specific projects with grants. We are looking to increase the number of volunteers who help in the Centre. This could be manning the enquiry centre every Saturday morning and two Tuesday afternoons a month. We have members of the public who come to us to answer questions about local history – whether it is about the history of a particular building, the members of their family or about important events in our past. You could help in cataloguing our collection or could undertake more original research using the records we have access to. This will enable us to tell stories from our past – perhaps to have them published by our sister
T
6 JANUARY 2018
Above: Photograph from the Banstead Photo Archive run by the Banstead History Research Group.
organisation the Banstead History Research Group. The research could form the basis of future talks to local groups or to help build the displays we have on our information boards in the library. We will provide you with both training and support to undertake the tasks involved. If you have an interest in local history and would be prepared to give a few hours a month we would be delighted to hear from you. You can contact us at banstead.history@ntlworld.com or through the library staff in Banstead Library. Please come along to our annual meeting at 7.00pm on 21 February 2018 when we have Tim Morris from the Brooklands Museum talking about the history of the site. Stuart Sweetman Chairman of Banstead History Centre
W
RI PRI W TT C E EN E M QU AT OT CH AT IO N
S
DRIVES | PA PAT PATIOS | WA WALLS | FENCING F | LANDSC CAPING
2IÀFH
0RELOH
0137 72 253444
07887 4251 185
S & D Pavin ng Ltd, Global House, Ashleyy Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT T18 5AD
www w.sanddp dd aving.co. i uk k Accredited Landscape d Contractor
A5_FullPage_A A5_FullPage_Advert_ART.indd Adve ert_ART.indd 1
22//11/2 22/11/2017 /2017 14:46
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN EXECUTIVE TO CONSIDER LOCAL PLAN FOR CONSULTATION
A
t its meeting on 9 November 2017,
(Part 1 of the plan, adopted in 2014) which
the Executive considered the next
sets out the overall scale and location of
stage of the Council’s Local Plan
growth.
for consultation and submission to
the Secretary of State. It follows the first stage of consultation last year. The Development Management Plan (DMP)
If agreed by the Executive, the plan will be referred to Full Council on 14 December to give the go-ahead. The Regulation 19 consultation, expected to take place in the new year, will test the plan. Comments received will be submitted
sets out where in the borough new
to the Secretary of State, alongside the
development, like homes, businesses, shops
Council’s plan, to be considered by an
and facilities should go from now until 2027,
independent planning inspector.
and the detailed planning policies to guide
Difficult decisions
what that development looks like.
Cllr Keith Foreman, Executive Member for
It also includes policies for protecting the
Planning Policy, said: “The updated DMP that
character of the borough and its heritage, and
the Executive and Council will be asked to
addresses a wide range of important local
consider represents what we believe to be in
planning issues.
the best interests of the borough as a whole
The DMP includes:
taking into account the requirements placed on
• Policies to guide decision making on
us by the Government’s push for new housing
planning applications – including development
even in Green Belt areas such as Reigate &
design to protect character and quality of life
Banstead.
and access and parking on new developments.
“We need to provide new homes and jobs
• Policy designations - zones for local green
with the right facilities, services and
spaces, residential areas of special character,
infrastructure needed to support them for our
employment areas and local shopping
residents - and their future generations.
parades.
“We are required by the Government to
• Development sites for housing, shops and
have a plan that says where new houses and
employment - including ‘urban extensions’
other development should go, and that means
around the edges of Horley, Redhill, Merstham
we need to make some difficult decisions
and Reigate, Horley strategic employment site
about how to balance this with protecting the
and ‘safeguarded’ land at Redhill Aerodrome
character of the borough and quality of life that
for possible long-term development.
our residents value.
It implements the Council’s Core Strategy 8 JANUARY 2018
C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 1 0
The Home Front of Surrey Specialists in Roofline and Flat Roofing
Fascias & Soffits
Guttering
Flat Roofing
Barge-Boards
Cladding
98% Average Quality Score Dear Homeowner, Nothing speaks for our workmanship more than satisfied Customers and I am proud to say that to-date we have earned an average score of 9.8/10 in 370+ independently verified Checkatrade.com reviews. Call us now to arrange a free no-obligation quotation or visit our website for more information. Yours Sincerely, Ray Bull Home Front of Surrey
0208 330 1500
www.HomeFrontSurrey.com
JANUARY 2018 9
DE VE L OP MEN T MAN A G EM EN T PLA N C O N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 8
“Being plan-led gives us more control
housing was not needed or deliverable (for example if the required access or support from
about where development goes to make sure it
Tandridge District Council is not secured). In
is appropriate, sustainable and secures the
the meantime it will continue to be treated as
infrastructure needed to support it, rather than
though it were Green Belt and if not needed
plans being decided by appeal.
can be returned to the Green Belt in the future.
“The plan is based on a huge amount of
Consultation
evidence and technical studies, takes account
The DMP Regulation 18 consultation took
of the views of residents, businesses and
place between August and October 2016 and
service providers submitted through our last
received over 1,000 responses.
round of consultation and is aligned with national planning policy. “If the recommendations are agreed, we will
Anyone who commented as part of the last consultation or who has previously registered with the Council to be kept up to date about
be promoting the consultation in the new year
planning policy matters will be contacted
so that residents and other interested parties
directly as part of the latest consultation.
can get involved and put forward their views to the Inspector.” ‘Safeguarded’ land would only be allocated
Residents can pre-register their interest online, by emailing LDF@reigatebanstead.gov.uk or writing to the Planning
for development in the next local plan review if
Policy Team at the Town Hall, Castlefield Road,
compelling evidence demonstrates that further
Reigate RH2 0SH.
10 JANUARY 2018
An academically challenging education fo for girls fr from Nurrsserry y to Sixth Fo Form
60% o off all A Level gradess at A*//A A in 2017 F d out more at our Fin OPEN N MORNINGS
18 January 14 March
www w..suttonhiig gh.gdst.net admissions@sut.gds dst.net 020 8225 3001
ALL S A I NTS C H U R C H
STEEL PANS AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH
Question: So what’s this picture about? Answer: It’s the Queen’s 90th birthday (2016) and the steel pans belong to Sutton Quakers’ Steel Band who kindly came to make music for ‘Sing for Joy’ at All Saints’ Church in Banstead. So popular were they that they were asked to returnthat summer and again in 2017. Q.: So what is ‘Sing for Joy’? A.: It’s a gathering at 11.00am on the 3rd Wednesday of every month to sing together songs designed ‘to stir the memories’. It welcomes people of every age, non-singers included, but is particularly enjoyed by older people. Q.: Are steel bands just for older people then? A.: Far from it. At 3.00pm on the first Sunday of the month you can come to All Saints for ‘Sunday T Time’, again welcoming every age but with activities designed particularly for families with children. Q.: Where’s the link with steel bands? A.: Well, Sunday T Time wanted a chance for young people to make music, as well as much else. But it needed the money for instruments and ‘Sing For Joy’ came to the rescue, filling a 12 JANUARY 2018
bowl with donations. These gifts have paid for proper stands for the three good-quality welltuned steel pans which a kind friend has supplied on long-term loan, and young people have been learning with enthusiasm. The joy of steel pans is that, though of course the more skilled the player the better the music, yet a capable student can quite readily learn to produce a tune adequate to accompany singing, so can soon reap some reward of effort - and want to go further. So now steel pans are bringing fun and music to the youngsters of Sunday T Time, just as the Quaker Steel Band has occasionally enlivened Sing for Joy seniors - whose donations helped pass the music on. To find out more do come and join us at:Sing For Joy - 11.00am on 17th January, 21st February, 21st March, and continuing on 3rd Wednesdays; Sunday T Time - 3.00pm on 7th January, 4th February, 4th March, and continuing on 1st Sundays. Susan Major, Churchwarden All Saints’ Church, Banstead
A whole new outlook
Sutton n-based experts Surrey-based experts years experience ars experience 20 ye Reliable and Reliable li b bl and d friendly ffriendly i dl Free quotes quotes and andadvice advice generationwindows.co.uk
0208 644 3535
BA NS TEA D CO M M U N I TY C H U R C H
SMALL WORLD OR LONELY PLANET? he advent of television made the world small enough to come into our homes. The internet has ostensibly allowed us all to be inter-connected, with one social network giant now claiming 1.75 billion subscribers. And yet it seems that whilst plenty of people may have “friends” in cyberspace, loneliness is on the increase back in the real world. In a 2014 survey quoted in the Daily Telegraph, five million Britons said they had no close friends at all. At the same time, it was reported that young people were inclined to feel more lonely than the elderly. John Donne’s 17th century proverb, “No man is an island” tells us that all people are connected to and dependent on other people. Could it just be that digital attempts to enrich our communications with one another have left us impoverished in terms of genuine face – to – face contact? Or do other trends give us a fuller picture? Have the closures of pubs, post offices, libraries and the like deprived us of places to meet? Or have they closed because we’ve been too busy to meet together? The whole Bible story could be summarised something along these lines; God acts through history to restore human beings to full community with Himself and each other. Did you notice that the Bible story begins and ends in a beautiful garden city? In between, its main character restores what was lost at great cost to Himself. Many times in the Gospels we see
T
14 JANUARY 2018
Jesus Christ bringing people back into society; the ostracised tax man, the blind beggar, the leprosy sufferer and the rough sleeper, to name but a few. Most amazingly, He restored togetherness to three families by raising their dead. We are mistaken if we think the Christian faith is just about individuals getting right with God. It is about that, and more besides. Through Christ’s cross, reconciliation comes to all manner of fractured relationships, and all sorts of people are brought into community. Church is not a building to go to, so much as a community to which to belong. Church should be God’s people gathering together under God’s word to worship God’s Son. Banstead Community Church has met for 13 years in the school hall of Banstead Community Junior School in the Horseshoe. We gather on Sunday mornings at 10.30 and you are most welcome to join with us. We put on a community Bible reading at Banstead library at 11am on Tuesdays which is open to all. We also have evening meetings 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. We take services in a number of care homes across the village and provide a parent and toddler session at the Community Hall on Thursday mornings at 9.15 in term times. Please contact Tim on 07761 747170 if you have any questions, or see our website; www.bansteadcommunity.org.uk
N E I G H B O U R H O O D WAT C H A S S O C I AT I O N
TECHNOLOGY FIGHTING CRIME n my role as Secretary of the Surrey Neighbourhood Watch Association, I recently met with a senior member of the Surrey Police Management Team and asked her what were the 3 main issues absorbing Police time. After mentioning that Surrey Police had had to send a significant number of officers to join the investigation following the London Tube bombing and that Surrey Police were even being asked to assist in maintaining law and order in Caribbean islands devastated by hurricanes, these were the three areas she listed: Safeguarding Missing Persons Fraud The Safeguarding case she used as an example related to a vulnerable child who might be at risk of abduction but she could have easily used one relating to domestic violence. For Missing Persons she mentioned that significant numbersof individuals go missing from hospitals and these cases can require substantial Police investigative effort. She went on to describe a Fraud case where an elderly man had handed over £15,000 as a result of a doorstep con. My purpose in asking the question was to see if there were areas where Neighbourhood Watch could do more to help by using its communications networks and local knowledge. In fact spreading awareness about Cyber Crime and other types of Fraud is already a priority for Surrey Neighbourhood Watch and I have
I
16 JANUARY 2018
interrupted my series of articles on that topic to bring you this report. With respect to the other two Police priorities, possibly the one where spreading information rapidly could have the most impact would be with respect to Missing Persons, particularly in the case of vulnerable and confused elderly people. The Neighbourhood Watch organisations in some Boroughs have been experimenting with social media in various forms with alerts being spread rapidly and in real time via mobile phones, however, there is some fragmentation of users between different varieties of social media. In Tadworth and Walton we now have an email system that can deliver messages to nearly half of all households but this mechanism might be too slow when time is short to find a vulnerable missing individual. Technology is moving rapidly forward and we may soon have better tools to disseminate information costeffectively across several different platforms and target it to residents identified as currently being in the general area where the missing person might be. In the meanwhile the Police will be looking at ways to get information about missing persons quickly to the Neighbourhood Watch network and we will be looking at how we can further use technology and other existing social media groups to rapidly disseminate time critical information. Mike Fox, Secretary Surrey Neighbourhood Watch Association 01737 350452.
SAS Roofing & Building Ltd
We specialise in: New Roofs • Flat Roofs • Tile & Slate Roofs Re-pointing Chimney Stacks • Leadwork Valleys Renewed & Repaired • All Roof Repairs New PVC Fascias & Gutters External Painting • Moss Removal Free Estimates No Obligation Pay No Deposit info@sasroofingandbuilding.co.uk www.sasroofingandbuilding.co.uk SAS Roofing & Building @sasroofingandbuilding Live feed video roof inspections
20 years material guarantee Fire retardant Very durable Maintenenance Free No joints, seams or welds UV resistant Waterproof
01306 304727 0208 050 8727 01372 642727 01372 642727 07590 246654 3URXG PHPEHUV RI
Where reputation matters
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Recommended, vetted & monitored local traders & service providers. Recommended by previous customers, vetted by Checkatrade, monitored via customer feedback.
2EWDLQ DQ XS WR GDWH UHSRUW RI 6$6 5RR¿QJ RQ ZZZ FKHFNDWUDGH FRP
JANUARY 2018 17
F R IT H PA R K
GREEN DEVELOPMENT
First glimpses of the first five houses at Walled Gardens.
f the thought of living in a gated, country estate amidst 7 acres of restored parkland, formal gardens and ancient woodland is not enough of a temptation, then take another look and discover the many other benefits that living in a new home at Frith Park can offer. The two, three and four bedroom houses and two and three bedroom apartments at Frith Park all boast a top quality specification including German Leitch contemporary handle-less kitchens with Bosch and Zanussi white goods, Villeroy & Boch wall mounted sanitary ware with Hansgrohe taps and vanity units, veneered panelled doors throughout and concertina patio doors. But there’s so much more to this breathtaking collection of 37 houses and apartments to shout about. Increased Levels of Energy Efficiency (Lower Energy Bills) Each home boasts greater levels of
I
18 JANUARY 2018
energy efficiency with the utilisation of zoned under floor heating, improved levels of wall and floor insulation, energy efficient boilers, sanitary ware, taps and walk-in showers. There’s also the advantage of low energy lighting throughout and the convenience of the installation of a Heatmiser device has an option for a remote control via a smart phone or tablet to achieve the optimum multi-room temperature. Clean Air System (Healthier Homes) Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery (MVHR) is a system that provides fresh, cleaner, healthier air to all the rooms in the home. It can remove moist stale air and re-uses the heat in that air to pre-heat the fresh air entering the home so providing a better environment for those suffering from allergies or asthma. Importantly it will improve the overall efficiency of the heating system and reduce energy bills. Because it is a different form of
G R EEN D EV ELO PM EN T
Under floor heating being installed.
ventilation, there is no need for vents in windows or mechanical extractor fans as discreet extractor points are placed in moist areas like kitchens, utility rooms, bathrooms and cloakrooms. Super fast Fibre Optic Broadband (Fast Connectivity) Every home at Frith Park will have access to super fast fibre broadband via BT’s Infinity Fibre Optic Broadband. This is a major investment for the developers to undertake and ensures residents’ connectivity will not suffer despite the rural surroundings offered by the backdrop of the Surrey Hills. It uses fibre optic technology to deliver superfast broadband speeds of up to 76Mb that lets you do more online, with everyone online together. This means there's no more battling for bandwidth, even in the busiest home. It's great for downloading or streaming
movies; TV shows and music and means iPlayer can be viewed with less interruption and HD video with less buffering. Storage Facilities & Car Charging Point (Greater Convenience) Another major bonus to the homes at Frith Park is that they all include greater levels of storage both inside the homes and outside too, with a number of key storage facilities from sheds to cycle stores included throughout the development. There’s even an electric car charging point positioned on the development just to make life even more convenient. With prices starting for the two bedroom houses in Walled Gardens at £399,950, interest in Frith is already keen. Please register for further information at www.frithpark.co.uk or contact the selling agents at Savills on 01483 796810. JANUARY 2018 19
BAN ST EAD NEV IL LE
B OW LIN G C LU B
BOWLING IN THE DARK
he end of the season at Banstead Neville Bowling Club was marked in an unusual way. We decided to revive an event that was last put on about 10 years ago – ‘Pyjama Bowls’. Yes, you read it right – a competition that required bowling in pyjamas and dressing gowns and in the dark. About 30 Club members met in the early evening for a warming supper of pulled pork baps and hot sausages – good fun in itself. We had clearly all tried hard to wear our most sensible night wear, that would be both socially acceptable and warm. There were hushed conversations that revealed ‘...this is the first time I have worn pyjamas in years’ or ‘…I hope no one is taking photos.’ As dusk came and the light began to fade we set up the Green with rows of tea lights to mark out the rinks we would be bowling down. We drew for teams and then went out armed only with our bowls and one small torch per team to play our competition. It started in reasonable conditions but soon enough,
T
20 JANUARY 2018
things became very difficult. The sport of Bowls requires a clear view not only of the white jack but also the other bowls – these are of course mostly black in colour and night time conditions do not make spotting them very easy. Cries of ‘… that hit my foot!’ and ‘…you need at least another three yards on the last shot’ echoed across the Green. We had turned off the lights in the Club House so it wasn’t much of a spectator sport but we persevered and eventually the games were finished. It didn’t matter very much who won but the team who did were rewarded with bars of chocolate. We finished the evening with warming cups of hot cocoa and doughnuts – perfect. 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. Hope to see for the new season. Stuart Sweetman
Kennedys’ INDEPENDENT PROPERTY AGENT
‘the natural choice’
for everyone
T:01737 817718 www.kennedys-ipa.co.uk
CITIZ EN S A D V IC E
BENEFITS CAN BE CONFUSING t’s important you get all the help you’re entitled to. But everyone’s situation is different. Our trained advisers guide you on the benefits you’re eligible for and help you apply. We can help whether you’reworking or unemployed, sick or disabled, young or old, a parent, forces veteran or coming from abroad. We also specialise in sorting out problems with benefits but also advise on council tax, housing, national insurance and much more.
I
On a low income? You may be eligible for help with living costs, rent, council tax, prescriptions or school meals. For emergency expenses, there may be payments from a local assistance scheme. Sick or disabled? For help with care or getting around, you may be eligible for Personal Independence Payment (aged 16-64) or Disability Living Allowance (under 16). Attendance Allowance can help with care needs if you're 65 or over. If you can’t work, there is Employment and Support Allowance. If you care for someone who is disabled, you may get Carer’s Allowance. Parent? Child Benefit is a monthly payment that can help you with the costs of 22 JANUARY 2018
your children. You can claim if you're ‘responsible for the child’ and the child is under 16, or 16-20 and still in education or training. Older person? With many benefits, the rules change when you get older. We can help with state pension queries and other benefits such as travel concessions, Winter Fuel Payments and Pension Credits for those on a low income. Check our online advice at www.carbs.org.uk for details of the benefits, how they are calculated and payments made. Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead We are your local Citizens Advice. We have 70 skilled and trained volunteer advisers supported by a small staff team. We provide a free, confidential and impartial service to the local community. As a small, independent charity, we’re wholly dependent on local funding and are grateful for any donations. Twitter @ReigateandBCAB Facebook citizensadvicereigatebanstead
ON PRODUCTION OF THIS ADVERT
* Painting & Decorating Specialists * Handyman Services * Carpentry * Property Maintenance & Alterations Comprehensive Public Liability Insurance, Police Vetted and CRB Checked. Call Mark Jackson for professional, friendly advice and free estimates. Daytime: 07890 394197 Evenings/Weekends 01737 357285 Email: lester.jackson@hotmail.co.uk 34 Buckles Way, Banstead, Surrey SM7 1HD (30 years working for Kingswood/local residents, recommendations/references available) LINKEDIN Mark Jackson
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.
24 JANUARY 2018
M I D - S U R R E Y M E D I AT I O N S E RV I C E
TIME OF HAPPINESS AND JOY? ow did you feel about the arrival of Christmas and the New Year? With excited anticipation or in dread of the noisy parties, noisy kids, inconsiderate parking, or other peoples “over the top” decorations impacting on your house and home? Now its all over, are you in perfect harmony or has it left friction between you and your neighbour? If so, Mediation may be able to help you resolve your conflicts. Mid-Surrey Mediation Services has been set up to help you reach an acceptable solution. It has a high success rate and is independent of the Police, Local Council, Housing Associations or any other authority. Mediators, with permission, will visit all
H
parties individually to listen to all concerns and then with everyone willing, will set up a meeting at a neutral venue with the aim of reaching resolution. The Mediation Service is offered at no cost to you, so really there is nothing to lose! Find out more at www.msmediation.org.uk or phone 07513524 241.
Mid-Surrey Mediation Service has been set up to help neighbours in dispute to reach an acceptable solution. It has a high success rate and is independent of the Police, Local Council, Housing Associations or any other authority. Mediators, with permission, will visit all parties individually, to listen to all concerns and then with everyone willing, will set up a meeting at a neutral venue with the aim of reaching a resolution. We are also looking for volunteers to join our team of Mediators. Full training is offered to successful candidates and dates for the next training course are 24th-25th February, 10th-11th March & 24th-25th March 2018.
If you consider you have the skills of patience, tact and diplomacy and a desire to help others to resolve their differences, then please contact www.msmediation.org.uk or phone 07513 524241. If you feel mediation may help with an issue that’s causing you a problem, please get in touchat www.msmediation.org.uk or phone 07513 524 241. The Mediation Service is offered at no cost to you, so really there is nothing to lose!
JANUARY 2018 25
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE WOO D MANS TER NE EV EN IN G WI It was a very busy evening at Woodmansterne’s meeting in September, with lots of birthday cards to hand out and, apart from the business and reminders for forthcoming event, a raffle was held with the proceeds going towards the ‘Saving Denman Fund’. The speaker for the evening was Jim Buttress who gave an interesting and enlightening talk on being a gardener, not just any gardener, he was responsible for the Royal Parks in London having started his training at RHS Wisley he ended his career as the Superintendent of Greenwich Park. Jim gave an insight to the many variety of flowers grown in the Royal Parks and how we never see a gap in the beds. He explained there are always reserves of all plants and as soon as a dying plant is spotted it is quickly removed and another one popped in its place. Jim has won eight gold medals at RHS Chelsea and the Victoria Medal of Honour (VMH). Although he has appeared on TV and has many other talents and achievements he is a humble man who, came across very friendly and as if he knew us all personally. Janet Jessup won Jim’s book (The People's Gardener) in the raffle which he kindly signed for her. WOODMANSTERNE EVENING’s Annual meeting on 20th November was lighthearted with President Lesley Earl being elected for her 5th term of office along with the happy bunch (the committee) who work alongside her helping to keep their popular WI friendly and lively with many outings, organised by Carole Evans and other 26 JANUARY 2018
activities (including card making) arranged by Homecraft Leader Denise Owen. Various awards were given for going the ‘extra mile’ during 2016 to Sylvia Bolton, Val Tull, Cherry Chidwick and June Harvey (who has been ill for sometime but has been an inspiration to all members with her cheerful smile and still helping out whenever she can, but has unfortunately had to resign from committee for the time being). Following the formalities, Denise organised a light-hearted quiz ‘Impossible’, ending the evening with a bit of fun.
TH E N O RTH H E AT H L A N D S G R O U P O F W I S THE NORTH HEATHLANDS GROUP OF WIs Coffee Morning on 24th October held in Banstead Community Hall was very busy with 81 members enjoying the event. After the very short business and information about the Surrey Federation’s Centennial Celebrations in 2018 given by the WI Adviser, Chris Butterfield, the members listened to superb speaker, Dr Judith Hill on the amazing ‘Bess of Hardwick Hall an Inspirational Lady’ and despite the microphone dying halfway through Judith kept going, speaking very clearly so everybody could still hear and it didn’t spoil the entertainment or enjoyment of the talk. The competition was the 2nd leg of the Anthony Rose Bowl (a pin cushion) judged by Beryl Havers, and won by Epsom. At the moment Woodmansterne Evening is just 1 point ahead. So it is all to play for with another two competitions before the Anthony Rose Bowl is presented to the winner.
BOOK YOUR FREE HOME CONSULTATION ON O 07971 223366 web: www.mobilecurtainstudio.com email: hannah@mobilecurtainstudio.com
CURTAINS | BLINDS | SOFT FURNISHINGS | POLES | AWNINGS | SHUTTERS Made to Measure curtains & soft furnishings, blinds, cushions, headboards, poles, tracks & accessories 1000’s of designer/non designer/contemporary/traditional fabrics brought to your own home Experienced design & technical advice and a professional fitting service available
* Free tiebacks with curtain orders placed in July * Mrs H of Banstead: “Good quality fabrriic made to a high standard. TTh he curtains are beautiful which were installed in the time advised and the fitter was professional. Would deffiinitely recommend� Mrs T: “I would have no hesitation in recommending the Mobile Curtain Studio. TTh he overall service from the home visit to the fitting was fir firsst class� Mrs W: “Hannah provides an excellent and hig ghly y professional service with hundreds of samples rriig ght to your door. It made choosing the rriig ght curtains for my home so easy with her knowledge and I couldn’t be happier with the results�
JANUARY 2018 27
49
THE CHI LD R EN ’S TR U ST
NEW CHARITY AMBASSADOR
J
oely Richardson was this week announced as an official Ambassador of The Children’s Trust,
the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury, following several visits to its national rehabilitation centre in Tadworth,
Surrey. The actress, who is passionate about raising awareness of brain injury after her sister Natasha Richardson sadly died from a brain injury in 2009, spent time with staff, children and young people staying at The Children’s Trust for specialist brain injury rehabilitation. Joely also met with Medical Director and Consultant Paediatrician, Professor Gareth Morgan and Dr Carolyn Dunford to discuss brain injury research. It is estimated that around 40,000 children in the UK acquire a brain injury as a result of an accident or illness every year, leaving them with life-long difficulties. It is hoped that research projects such as those carried out by The Children’s Trust and partner organisations will continue to develop brain injury rehabilitation techniques and improve the life chances of those affected. Whilst at The Children’s Trust Joely met children affected by brain injury, together with staff. These children included eight year old Jasmine who was left with a severe brain injury after a road accident. She was unable to move independently, had to be fed through a tube and wasn’t able to speak. After four months, Jasmine completed her rehabilitation – walking, talking and very excited to see her friends again. Commenting on the work of The Children’s Trust, Joely said: “I found The Children’s Trust to be one of the most 28 JANUARY 2018
inspirational places I have ever been. It supports children, and also their families, helping them live the best lives possible following a brain injury. I know as Christmas approaches they will be doing everything possible to make it a magical time. I am sadly aware just how devastating brain injury can be. In 2009 I lost my beloved sister, Natasha, after an accident resulted in a brain injury. “When I visited The Children’s Trust I met some very special children including Jasmine and I was staggered to hear the progress she had made. I have seen first-hand the excellent work The Children’s Trust does to support children and young people, and I am privileged to be part of such a wonderful charity.” Dalton Leong, Chief Executive at The Children’s Trust said: “We are absolutely delighted to have the support of Joely Richardson as Ambassador. Awareness of brain injury is increasing, but it is fantastic to have the support of someone so dedicated to helping us increase public understanding. Joely’s involvement has already given such an enormous boost to the children, families and staff at The Children’s Trust and we very much welcome her continued support.” www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk
WHAT’S ON B A N S T E A D A RT S F E S T I VA L S O C I E T Y Autumn/Winter Concert 2017-2018 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: marionh.bafs@hotmail.co.uk
James Gilchrist.
Anna Tilbrook.
Alexei Grynyuk.
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 most charismatic cellists of his generation. He gives us the rare andexciting opportunity of hearing all five of Beethoven’s masterly cello sonatas at three distinct stages of thecomposer’s career. His regular pianist partner Alexei Grynyuk is both virtuoso soloist and noted chambermusician. This is sure to be an evening of sublime musicmaking.
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 bemissed. This most celebrated of all song cycles, with its haunting portrayal of melancholy and madness, willbe re-created for us by the acclaimed partnership of tenor James Gilchrist and pianist Anna Tilbrook. Theirperformance in Banstead of Die schöneMüllerin five years ago is still fondly remembered, so a memorableperformance is in prospect. JANUARY 2018 29
RATE CARD 2018
LOCAL MAGAZINES COVERING LOCAL ISSUES MAGAZINE DEADLINES Banstead Beacon 3,600 issues Issue January 2018 April 2018 July 2018 October 2018
Published 3rd week Dec 3rd week Mar 3rd week June 3rd week Sept
Booking Deadline 30th November 2017 28th February 2018 31st May 2018 31st August 2018
Cheam Clarion 3,400 issues Issue January 2018 April 2018 July 2018 October 2018
Published 1st week Jan 1st week Apl 1st week July 1st week Oct
Booking Deadline 15th December 2017 15th March 2018 15th June 2018 15th September 2018
Tadworth & Walton Tribune 3,200 issues Issue February 2018 May 2018 August 2018 November 2018
Published 3rd week Jan 3rd week Apl 3rd week July 3rd week Oct
Booking Deadline 31st December 2017 31st March 2018 30th June 2018 30th September 2018
Epsom Eagle 3,200 issues Issue February 2018 May 2018 August 2018 November 2018
Published 1st week Feb 1st week May 1st week Aug 1st week Nov
Booking Deadline 15th January 2018 15th April 2018 15th July 2018 15th October 2018
Kingswood Village Voice 1,600 issues Issue March 2018 June 2018 September 2018 December 2018
Published 3rd week Feb 3rd week May 3rd week Aug 3rd week Nov
Booking Deadline 31st January 2018 30th April 2018 31st July 2018 31st October 2018
All editorial and advertising enquiries should be emailed to richard.milbourn@carnah.co.uk or call 01737 222307
30 JANUARY 2018
ADVERTISING RATES Size
Rate
1x Page 1x Half Page 4x Pages 4x Half Pages 8x Pages 8x Half Pages 16x Pages 16x Half Pages 20x Pages 20x Half Pages
£133 each £79 each £119 each £71 each £108 each £65 each £99 each £59 each £90 each £54 each
Special Positions:
Total £133 £79 £476 £284 £864 £520 £1,584 £944 £1,800 £1,080
Back Cover £190 IFC & IBC £150
All advertisements must be paid prior to publication. Please email your requirements and an invoice will be forwarded for pre-payment (not subject to VAT). Dimensions Page - Bleed 216mm high x 154mm across - Trim 210mm high x 148mm across Half Page - 85mm high x 120mm across Contact Richard Milbourn, Editor Carnah Events Limited 3 Mount Hill, Mogador, Tadworth Surrey KT20 7HZ Tel: 01737 222307 Mob: 0750 710 9039 Email: richard.milbourn@carnah.co.uk The Banstead Beacon, Cheam Clarion, Epsom Eagle, Tadworth & Walton Tribune and Kingswood Village Voice are published by Carnah Events Limited.
!88'2 '!& $,33£ -9 8!-9-2+ 132'@ ;3 #<-£& ! 2'> 633£ !2& >' !8' 683<&£@ 3(('8-2+ ,'£6W ¦ 3( 3<8 '' (38 !££ 836'8;@ !£'9 -2 380 >-££ #' &32!;'& <2;-£ ;,'@ 8'!$, ;,'-8 +3!£W ( @3< !8' ;,-20-2+ 3( 9'££-2+ @3<8 6836'8;@ 6£'!9' $!££ ¥¥ ¤ (38 ! 23 3#£-+!;-32 =!£<!;-32W
ev - ng... In this ever-changing market, we can help you to make the right move with expertise and helpful advice. Why not get in touch today to arrange your free market valuation.
Banstead
01737 363333 banstead@richardsaunders.co.uk
Lettings
01737 370700 lettings@richardsaunders.co.uk
Visit our all-new website richardsaunders.co.uk