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61 Kids Spot the difference sponsored by Tudor Williams Welcome to April’s bumper packed edition of New Malden’s Village Voice. The blossom is out, clocks have gone forward, so let’s hope that our longer days are filled with sunshine and not April showers! Either way April tends to bring a spring to our steps, colour in our gardens and hopefully the start of a beautiful summer. Expect Mother’s day cards, hot cross buns and chocolate eggs in shops and on shelves to be replaced by a wave of bunting and street party equipment – if you’ve not organised your street party yet then don’t worry, there’s still time – just check out the council website for more information. I for one am looking forward to plenty of time with family, friends and neighbours over the school and bank holidays, during which we will, with trepidation, be excavating our family tent from the shed and bravely (or stupidly) taking it camping - together with very warm clothing, wet weather equipment a repair kit and lots of duct tape. Our last camping experience (as some of you may remember) was not blessed with good weather, and after only 3 nights we were home defeated by howling gales and ripped tents. Think I may have muttered ‘never again’ a few times..... Thank you so much for all of the great articles that we’ve received this month – keep them coming, just please remember to get in touch first to make sure we’ll have space. Enjoy! Best wishes Jenny Stuart Editor and publisher
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7 History Who’s in the house? 13 Community Malden Care 17 Health Macmillan Cancer Support 18 Follow the Plot Growing Up 22 April The cruellest month? 24 Music at St James’ Church 26 Hair Today Get a salon finish at home 28 Know your Blood Pressure Fundraising at The GlassHouse 29 Events Christian Aid Arts Weekend 30 Events Old London Road Street Party & May Merrie 36 Order Order Question Time at the Commons 42 Ask the builder Underfloor heating 45 Malden Bowling Club 48 Make ours a safer neighbourhood 50 techno-blog 3D TV 45 Health Busy Lizzy supports Beating Bowel Cancer 64 Dad’s Diary The joy of (other peoples’) pets
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We have just received this years census form to complete, with its comprehensive (some may say intrusive) 14 questions for the householder, plus an additional 42 per person. The fine for non completion is I believe up to £1000. Census in 1911 In 1911, the date of the census was Sunday 2nd April.This was the first year that the return had to be completed by the head of the house. Before this, the form had been filled in by the enumerator who called at every building in his/her district. This year however, the completed form was collected and checked on the Monday morning, and the penalty for not supplying the relevant details was £5. The government of the time required to know: 1) Name, age and sex 2) Relationship to head of the family 3) Married widowed or single 4) How many years married 5) Number of children born alive, number still living, and number who had died 6) Occupation and whether worker, employer, self employed, or home worker 7) Place of birth, and nationality if not British
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8) Whether any of the household was blind, deaf, dumb, or suffered from a mental illness. The head of the household then entered the number of rooms in the property on the form, and signed it with his name and address. Most forms were completed, with the possible exception of a few suffragettes who camped overnight on Wimbledon Common to avoid registration. The return produced a population figure for New Malden of 10,368 compared to 4850 in 1901. From the above, it can be seen that “the Village” was becoming a town, and this growth was to increase as prime building land at Burlington (36 acres) and Blagdon Farm (8.25 acres) was sold for a total of £17,750. Police lock-in Two men who certainly were “in the house” were local policemen William H*** and Thomas G******. The trouble was, it was a public house (Duke Of Wellington) and they had been spotted entering the establishment while on duty, by Inspector Thompson of the local force. He saw them outside the pub late in the evening, and then they disappeared from view. On entering, he found them in a backroom, where they had both finished a glass of beer, served by the barman. In the court case that followed, it transpired that the publican Mr Crossman had died the previous year, and since then the local police had called every night to check that all was in order. Mrs Crossman the widow of the former publican who had been accused of “harbouring the constables whilst on duty” denied being aware that they were on the premises. She had subsequently fired the barman who had been previously warned about his actions. The bench gave her the benefit of the doubt and the case was dismissed. It is not recorded whether any disciplinary action was taken against the PCs. Great fire One house that disappeared soon after the census was taken was Tolworth Hall which burnt down in April. The mansion, which stood on Old Malden Lane contained 30 rooms, and belonged to a Mr Harry Hylton-Foster. The fire was one of the largest witnessed locally for many years, and required the services of the Kingston, Surbiton, and Malden brigades. Malden, had received the alarm at 2.40pm and within six minutes the steamer and ten men u
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continued from page 7 were on their way to the blaze. Arriving fifteen minutes later, it soon became clear that the property was beyond saving. The fire had first been noticed by a maid of the house at 2pm, but after vain attempts to extinguish it with buckets of waters by the staff the brigades were contacted by telephone. All that could be done was the removal of as many of the valuable objects from the house as possible. Many paintings, antiques and furniture were lost as a result of the blaze. An interesting fact relating to the fire was that the fire brigade had received an alarm call almost 24 hours earlier from an anonymous source, but on arriving at the house found everything in order. Another interesting fact, was
that the son of the household also called Harry, then aged six, became a prominent member of another house in later life, when in 1959 he was elected Speaker of the House Of Commons a position he held until his death in 1965. Moving livestock An animal that should have been at home, was a sow belonging to John R*** of George Road. Because of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Surrey earlier in the year, there were restrictions on the movement of livestock. Mr R*** was apprehended whilst herding the pig past the police station in Burlington Road on July 17th at 6.20am. R*** thought he was only forbidden to take the animal out of the county and was fined 10 shillings. Church closing Another house in the news was a house of God, namely Holy Trinity Church which older residents will remember as the site of the old Graham Spicer Institute. On 3rd September, the minister, the Reverend Aurelius Francis George Jullion announced that the final service at the church would be the following Sunday (10th September). The freeholder of the land on which the church stood (Mrs Merryweather) had made demands to which he
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was unwilling to agree. The church had been started 40 years earlier by former members of the congregation of Christ Church who had disputed with the minister there (Rev Charles Stirling). The stone building held its first service in 1883. Mrs Merryweather wanted access to the property at any time to show around prospective purchasers, as it was her intention to sell, which she did at a later date to Mr Graham Spicer. Malden menagerie Someone, who may not have declared all the occupants of his property in Malden Hill on his census return, was Mr William Jamieson Henning. Sharing the home and garden, with him, his wife and newly born son were an interesting assortment of creatures. One of these was
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Tips, a leopard, who was allowed the freedom to roam around the house and grounds when Mr Henning was home. In fact, the cat liked nothing better then to lie in the baby’s pram. This does not seem to have the child any harm, as the boy, Reginald, lived a full life for 94 years, ending his days in a beautiful part of Dorset. Going back to the property in Malden Hill, another resident was a “Hanuman Ape” (Gray Langur) reputed to be 6 foot tall, an American eagle, a West African Mandrill, and several ring tailed Capuchins, together with an assortment of tropical birds. It was Mr Henning aim to tame these animals, and adapt them to life in suburbia. Too much of a good thing Finally, somebody who was at home, but maybe should have been elsewhere was a Malden councillor Mr Joseph G***** also of Malden Hill. He appeared in court in Hove Sussex charged by his own admission with bigamy. He had originally been charged with non payment of a maintenance order to his wife Lily. The order wasu
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continued from page 9 CLINICAL HYPNOSIS suspended for a month to give him time to pay, but on his solicitor’s advice, he admitted to marrying again (in Manchester in 1883) whilst his wife was still alive (whom he married in Tynemouth in 1871).Neither of his wives lived with him in Malden. All the witnesses of his first marriage including the vicar were dead, and as a wife of a man accused of bigamy could not give evidence against him, even though she was present in court, Mr G***** was therefore freed, only to be immediately re-arrested for the original charge of non payment of the order. He managed to find sufficient funds, and was released, but you can imagine the greeting he received in Malden on his return.
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Sometimes one just needs a helping hand or a kindly neighbour. A group of volunteers , working together as the Malden Care Scheme provides just that welcome one-to-one help for local residents who have no-one else to turn to..
The Care Scheme was set up in 1975 with the active support of Churches Together in Malden and New Malden Rotary club. The Scheme is a registered charity. Volunteers come from all sections of our community and provide a range of help and support to local residents. Although a lot of help is available from the local authority it can happen every so often that all one needs is a friendly person with a bit of time and a willingness to help – which is when the Care Scheme will do its best to assist.
by Roger Olsson Hildick a hospital appointment when they would rather not go alone. However unexpected the problem the Duty Officer of the day will do their utmost to find someone to offer a friendly hand. A disabled man wanted to go shopping for Christmas presents but was unable to do so because he was temporarily confined to a wheelchair. His son was too young to take him out so Malden Care Scheme arranged for a volunteer (who had a large car) to drive him to the shopping centre, set up the wheelchair, push him round and carry the parcels to the car and thence back to the client’s home.
We can collect prescriptions, take John: That’s an interesting article I’ve just read on page 13. Have you seen it? An elderly lady wanted to make a last visit to an old people to their GP or dentist, take shopping or Sarah: No, I’vepeople been so busy. a nursing home, our driver took her there and do the shopping for them, provide transport toa cup offriend John:even I think you should sit down, have tea, andin spend a few minutes at what it says. returned an hour later to take her home. take a beloved pet to the vet. looking Sometimes a volunteer Sarah: OK. can keep someone company at home while their carer John : What do you think then? Most of our requests are for transport to local has a hospital appointment or accompany someone to Sarah: I didn’t realise that such a scheme existed in our area – and for so long! destinations and for this reason we welcome offers of John: Did you take in all the different things they do to help people like you and me? help, particularly from car owners, willing to be called Sarah: Yes, and with my nephew moving away, I’ll find it less easy to get to onthink once twice month. One meets very interesting my appointments at the doctors etc. Do you theyor could help a me? people as a driver John: It certainly looks like it. They seem to cover a wide range of needs,and our passengers tell us how helpful and are willing to help not just with transport. the service is. One can also help as a Duty officer, Sarah: I always find it difficult to ask people I don’t know. Have you used them? working from home one day a month, taking calls from John : Not personally, but I have another friend who says they have helped her on a clients and matching them to a volunteer. number of occasions, and have always been very kind and understanding. Sarah: That’s good to know. Is there anything else I should know?
are not Just remember they are volunteers – not aWe taxi service etc. an emergency service, but can usually We need to give them a few days notice ofrespond our appointments other needs, to a or request for help a day or so ahead. We then it easier for them to try to arrange for the help. Although my friend has welcome donations to cover our telephone and always been fortunate to have the transport she needed, they may occasionally not be able to help – but I know they’ll tryinsurance thei their very best. On another point, costs. we also need to realise that the cost of petrol is very high these days, and my friend usually gives them a donation towards the cost. you would like to find out more about the Scheme, do Sarah: Thank you for encouraging me to read theIfarticle. John:
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Many of you will know that 2011 marks the 100th Anniversary of Macmillan Cancer Support but what you are probably unaware of is that your local Malden and Coombe Committee celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. This small Committee consists entirely of a small band of volunteers all of whom have been on the committee for more than twenty ,thirty, forty and in one case for fifty years. Our President, Alice Piggott, was a founding member of this Committee in 1961 and still retains that position today. If there is anyone out there who would like to help us in our efforts to bring relief to those who suffer from Cancer and the anxiety that it brings to them and their families please do not hesitate to contact me at my home address of 84,Manor Drive North, KT3 5PA or call 02083370801. For the last 40 years Coombe Boys School formerly Beverley School has supported this charity in many ways and this year we opened a brand new Cancer Information Suite on the site for New Malden residents. This is open on Thursdays and by appointment using my telephone number during school term dates. We have details of all the NHS, Hospice and Charity services available and can chat with you in a comfortable area over coffee. Although not a medical facility we hope that we can help you in many other ways. In fact all but one of the committee members are past parents of the school and I taught Religious Education there for 35 years - it is a very ‘local’ facility. Nowadays we usually send about £4,000 annually to Headquarters but for this special year we want to try and raise £10,000.This is a mammoth task for us and of course with all the other demands upon business and social clubs we are finding it very hard to accomplish .You may know the wonderful work carried out by Macmillan either by their Nurses, Care Lines, education seminars or hospice care and there are few of us who have not been affected in one way or another by someone we love and know being affected by Cancer. Perhaps you can help. A donation of course would always be gratefully received, or you may want to stage a ‘bring and buy sale’ ,golf day, sponsored run or something similar for us during the course of this year. If you are a business, catering venue or sportsperson you may want to have a collection box in your place of sale or recreation. We really do want to make this year special and we want to show that the people of this Community are supportive of the work that Macmillan does. Please feel free to write to me if you have any ideas or can give information of your proposed method of helping us so that we can keep a record for the end of the year. Already Richard Challoner School, Coombe Girls School, Coombe Boys School, Saint James’ Church Coffee Pot and Broadway Bargains in Worcester Park have offered their support but we do need further help from our Community of New Malden. Can you help?
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On Saturday June 25th.7.30pm we are having a grand Thanksgiving Service for the work of Macmillan in Saint James Church, Bodley Road, New Malden.Various community leaders are coming and an invitation is extended to local G.P.’s, Macmillan Nurses, Macmillan Head Office Staff, members of the Friends of the Malden and Coombe Committee as well as to anyone who would like to come in order to thank Macmillan for any assistance or counselling help that they have given either to members of their family or themselves. It is hoped that any interested member of our community will feel welcome to come along, enjoy a lively Thanksgiving Service followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. Please put that date in your diaries and join us to celebrate the 100th National anniversary and your own local Committee’s 50th Anniversary. In the meantime our thanks to all who have supported us over the past fifty years and hoping that you will be able and willing to help us reach our £10,000 target for 1/4 PAGE AD 18/3/11 08:43 Page 1 2011. VVoice
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April
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“April is the cruellest month,” wrote TS Eliot, but then he was a terrible old grump who saw the worst in everything (except cats). Still, the fact that he chose this observation as the opening line of The Wasteland shows that April had a particular resonance with him, as indeed it has done with poets down the ages. For them, though, April meant something a bit more cheerful. It’s widely (although not universally) accepted that the month’s name comes from the Latin verb aperire, to open, signifying the opening of buds, blossoms, and leaves – “Between Merch and Averil, when spreye beginneth to springe,” says the anonymous writer of “Alison” in about 1300; of the same vintage is “Fairest Between Lincoln and Lindsey”: “The wodes waxen green, lefe and gras and blosme springs, in Averil”. For these two poets, though, nature’s rebirth is not an end in itself, but leads on to love: in both poems, stirring buds and blossoms prompt similar stirrings elsewhere. Chaucer, a century later, also took the April reawakening as his starting point, opening the Canterbury Tales with: “Whanne that Aprille with his showres soot the droghte
of March hath perced to the root”. For him, it inspired people to go on pilgrimage rather than follow than any earthier pursuit; later poets, though, returned to equating April with love – “April is in my mistress’ face,” wrote Thomas Morley in 1584 (although, sadly for him, in her heart was a cold December). For Shakespeare, it meant youthful love in particular: “the lovely April of her prime,” he wrote in the Sonnets, and: “April, dressed in all his trim, hath put a spirit of youth in every thing”. I make no apology for choosing poetry as a topic for April rather than Easter or St George’s Day or April Fools’ Day. Easter is meaningful only to Christians; St George is meaningful only to the English, Portuguese, Catalonians, and Maltese whose patron saint he is; and April Fools’ Day is meaningful only to fools. But poetry is meaningful to anyone who can read it; and April, when life and beauty return to the land and love stirs in human hearts, is surely the right month to celebrate it. Actually, the Americans do. National Poetry Month was proclaimed, without irony, on 1st April 1996 by President Clinton; two years later he hosted a poetry gala at the White House to celebrate it; and in 2005 the Empire State Building was festooned with blue lights to mark its 10th anniversary. April was also designated National Poetry
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“Is it fun? Absolutely! You only need to see the enthusiasm and focus on the faces of the younger members to see this. We have very high standards, but we know that everyone has to start somewhere, and we welcome singers from as young as 7 as probationers and begin to learn the ropes. This has been so successful that our front row is now bursting with young people. We are particularly looking for more Altos, Tenors and Basses. “We have sung as a visiting choir at Southwark Cathedral, and because of the link with RSCM Voices, some of our members get to sing in some awesome venues such as, Westminster Cathedral, St Paul’s, King’s College Cambridge, Canterbury Cathedral! We offer a training scheme, and help our young choristers develop as musicians. “We also run several ‘Come and Sing’ events throughout the year – and invite anyone who enjoys singing to join us for those. Our next is on Saturday 30th April”. Jason can be contacted by email at jedge@ stjamesmalden.org. For further details see the advert on the opposite page. VVoice
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ITV Daybreak’s Adrian Chiles is lending his support to this year’s Know Your Blood Pressure campaign and is urging the public to get their blood pressures checked in a bid to raise awareness of the dangerous link between high blood pressure and stroke.
Over the last year more than 20,500 people have had their blood pressure taken at a Know Your Blood Pressure event. Over 40% of people were recorded as having high blood pressure.
The Rotary Club of New Malden will be hosting a Know Your Blood Pressure event on Saturday 9th April outside Waitrose on New Malden High Street. Members of St John Ambulance will be taking the readings. The event will be taking place from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm offering the public a free blood pressure monitoring service and information on related health issues. New Malden Rotary Club is joining scores of clubs across the UK taking to the streets as part of 2011’s Know Your Blood Pressure campaign in partnership with The Stroke Association.
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Jon Barrick, CEO of The Stroke Association says: “One of the biggest challenges is to make people understand that strokes don’t just happen to older people. They can happen to anyone, at any age. Over 40% of people who were checked last year were shown to have high blood pressure and therefore could be at risk of stroke. t is absolutely vital that everyone knows what their blood pressure is. The Know Your Blood Pressure campaign plays an invaluable role in reaching out to people, encouraging them to have regular checks and take action when needed.” Peter Skinley, President of the Rotary Club of New Malden says: “High blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for stroke. However, the blood pressure test is short, painless and simple and so we urge people to come along to our event outside Waitrose on the High Street. Rotary clubs are here to help communities and this is just one of the many projects members are involved in. This is a great opportunity to meet your local Rotary Club as well as checking out your health. Mayoress, Councillor Chrissie Hitchcock will be visiting our venue between 12 noon and 12.20 pm. Please come and join us. VVoice
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All of these are going to be in the air at the Christ Church Arts Weekend in May. We will be celebrating the passing of time through these formats, looking at the Four Seasons (OK – so that’s the music sorted out!) and how the world around us changes all the time, but is always interesting and always impactful.
The main event will be a recital on Sunday afternoon, May 8th, at 3 pm when local poet David Loffman will read some of his own work along with that of Keats, Hardy and Dylan Thomas, among others. The poems will be interspersed with a varied selection of seasonthemed music from flautist Patrick Gardner and pianist Simon Hancock (Vivaldi will be included!). Paintings by Doreen Seward, whose work has featured in many exhibitions, will be on display in the church lounge, together with an exhibition of framed photographs by Hugh Griffiths,Vice Chairman of the Malden Camera Club. The paintings and photographs will be on sale, with all profits going to Christian Aid Week which starts the following week.
The painting and photograph exhibition will be open from 2pm to 5pm on Friday 6th May and then from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 7th May. There will be music recitals in the church on the Saturday which you can listen to as you look at the exhibition and enjoy coffee, tea and cakes.
Oh – and that‘s one of the reasons we’re doing this: to bring the needs of people around the world to your attention and to raise money to help them. Christian Aid works with the poorest people worldwide and provides immediate help in disasters but, maybe more importantly, provides long term aid to build up communities so that they can be selfsufficient.You may remember their old slogan – ‘Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day; teach him to fish and he will eat for life’. Do come along – it won’t be boring, it won’t be stuffy – the arts are here for us to enjoy ... that’s what we are trying to achieve. VVoice ‘the plum tree haloed in moonlight and blossom’ ‘across the garden where I’ve retraced my steps the snow remembers me’
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Old London Road Street Party Saturday 23rd April 11am-4pm Join the businesses and residents of Kingston’s Old London Road on Saturday 23rd April for a St George’s Day and Easter Celebration! Head behind the tumbling telephone boxes to find a street filled with unique and quirky shops, and to enjoy a day of live music and entertainment. Browse through the street market, try your hand at mosaic making, or join in with the Jumpin’ Jive team. The official mayoral opening is at midday, with entertainment and activities running from 11am to 4pm.
May Merrie Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May
11am-4pm Come and celebrate spring this May bank holiday at Kingston’s May Merrie. Kingston town centre will be filled with plenty of activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained. Visit the Local Talent Showcase in the Ancient Market Place and at the Kingston University Stage on Clarence Street- remember where you saw them first! All Saints Church hosts a craft fair and music from local choirs. Outside on the lawn enjoy jazz sounds or traditional Punch and Judy shows, and don’t miss the live falconry displays in the Market Place. Memorial Gardens is home to the Kid’s Kingdom, complete with visiting Children’s Farm. Full programme will be available from the Kingstonfirst website in late April. For more information contact Kingstonfirst on 020 8547 1221 or visit Kingstonfirst.co.uk VVoice
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Shape up for Summer by Maggie O’Connor Please always consult your GP before undergoing any exercise if you have any concerns about your health. Please always make sure you are warmed up eg jogging or aerobic warm up
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by Jules Oxborrow Any prospective parliamentary candidates in New Malden take note: thanks to the flashy new Jubilee link to Westminster, the journey from New Malden to the House of Commons takes just 45 minutes. I did this journey last week, accompanied by five Year 11 students from the Harris Academy South Norwood, all of them hoping that their considerable debating skills and talents would eventually bag them a seat in the magnificent Palace of Westminster. I have been coaching the boys in debating/public speaking since January 2010 and they have worked incredibly hard despite increasing workloads with coursework and exams. They recently won a debate against stiff opposition from a private school to qualify for the semi-finals of the English Speaking Union's Schools Mace. It seemed a fitting reward then to attend Prime Minister's Question Time. I didn't realise that it would be so difficult to book tickets! You have to make a written request to your local MP, who only has an allocation of about two tickets every three months. 'Prime Minister's Question Time' was very dynamic that day: the PM was quizzed on a huge range of topics from
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Mike Taylor (local resident and Director of building company ‘Mode’) answers your questions about construction and development work in New Malden Question: “We are considering installing under floor heating in our house but are confused by which type to choose, a wet or electric system”? Answer: There are some obvious pros and cons with each system and every underfloor heating system will be unique, therefore it is always best to consult with an expert to find out which system is best for you. A Wet system pumps controlled low-temperature water through a series of continuous pipe loops set within the floor screed or in between timber floor joists. The temperature can be controlled using a thermostat which is completely independent from the main central heating system so both can be run simultaneously or separately from one another. Typically, the temperature of the water in a wet underfloor
heating system pipe is between 45 – 65oC warming the floor to a temperature of 25 – 28oC. As a comparison a radiator has a flow temperature of approximately 80oC. Installed correctly, a wet underfloor heating system, over a period of time, can result in up to a 40% energy saving over other traditional heating methods. Wet systems do however need to be totally embedded within the actual floor, which means installation costs are usually much higher and heating times can sometimes take longer than other heating methods. Electric systems are more cost effective to install as the labour time involved is far less. They can be laid directly underneath floor coverings such as tiles or wood and are ideal for a single room such as a kitchen or bathroom. They do however tend to be more expensive to run as a primary heat source. For more information or to find out which system is best for you, please visit our website www.modebuild.co.uk or contact us on 0845 688 7751 or email us at: info@ modebuild.co.uk. VVoice For more information please visit Mode’s website www.modebuild.co.uk or contact them on 0845 688 7751 or email info@modebuild.co.uk
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With the memory of Xmas and snowy December disappearing fast and with Easter just around the corner.The members of Malden Bowling Club in Lime Grove are preparing for the summer months and the start of the outdoor bowling season,which commences in earnest at the start of May.
The winter months have seen members sprucing up the clubhouse and since the weather started to improve work has recommenced on the green in readiness for the coming season. This year sees the Malden Bowling Club entering a mixed team in the local Kingston & District Mixed League for the first time in many years. The club will also be eager to defend their title as Champions of the Racal Decca Mixed League. Once again the men will compete in the New Surrey League at weekends and internal club competitions will start in early June as well as the Surrey, EBA and Kingston & District competitions .
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In recent months there has been an increase in burglaries in the New Malden area. Thieves are targeting houses during the day when people are at work. They have been gaining access to the back of houses and forcing open rear windows and doors. Residents are reporting that small, high value items are being taken such as jewellery, electrical items and cash. This has now become a priority for Kingston Borough and we have been targeting this in several ways. Officers on the borough are carrying out high visibility patrols in the New Malden area as well as plain clothes patrols. My team has handed out leaflets to residents which advise residents to be vigilant and keep their properties secure. There are a number of ways you can reduce the risk of becoming a victim of burglary. It is important to ensure all doors and windows are closed and locked when no-one is home and side gates are locked to prevent access to the rear of properties. Also, make sure garden tools such as spades and shovels or DIY tools such as hammers are kept locked away out of
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Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the headaches and double vision...” So, here we are with, for many of you, a most vexed question indeed. We shall start with the technology. At the film making stage, the process to capture a 3D image can require multiple cameras and lenses viewing the same scene from a variety of angles. These elements are then combined into one frame. There are 24 frames making up every second of film!......You do the maths. Expensive? Yes, but the film companies currently believe it is yet another way to get bums in seats at the cinema. Add to this the fact that it is impossible to illegally photograph a 3D movie at the cinema, the anti-piracy benefits are absolute. Have you ever tried to watch a 3D movie without the appropriate glasses? It’s a blurry mess! Broadcast 3D is a slightly different process, but equally expensive which is why there isn’t much of it other than a few selected sports events from Sky. Actually broadcasting 3D content is also expensive, but believe it or not, the silicon required to decode a 3D Blu-ray or TV broadcast is relatively inexpensive. Which would explain why all of the principle TV manufacturing companies appear to have adopted the 3D format so quickly.
“Is this a dagger I see before me, the handle toward my hand?... and the blade sticking out of the screen straight at the audience. Cheesy old Horror films and a couple of so-so Westerns. 3D films of the past were pretty torrid affairs in my opinion. In fact, I can’t think of one that stands out as a good film in its own right. Is that still the case with modern 3D films? Whilst Avatar was clearly a visual and sonic Tour de force, was it really a good film or merely Pocahontas remade? (It is called either ‘Abattoir’ or ‘Dances With Aliens’ in my house!). It’s worth noting that, when utilized correctly, 3D can offer so much more than the gimmicky effect of sharp objects flying toward the viewer at high speed. Images are given a palpable sense of depth that can appear to stretch on for miles in some cases. Foreground and background objects are realistically portrayed. Light years away from the earlier 3D system when foreground objects appeared to be cardboard cut-outs in front of an ‘out-of-focus’ backdrop. The recent remake of ‘A Christmas Carol’ was a delightful film and the tasteful use of 3D made it a joy to watch. The 3D presentation of ‘The Polar Express’ is another great watch. But both are good films anyway, 3D or not 3D.
So, I hear you ask dear reader, what am I getting if I buy a 3D TV? Whilst the silicon required may be inexpensive, the 3D option is currently found only on top-of-the-range screens. However, what this does mean is that the picture quality is always of the highest standard, whether you are watching Standard and HD broadcasts, Blu-ray or DVD. It’s easier to think of the ‘3D Ready’ status as you would an expensive sports car. You know what it’s capable of even though it is unlikely that you would use it to its full potential. As usual with any new technology, there is the inevitable format war to deal with. There are four methods of viewing 3D content, but luckily, only two apply to TV’s (lucky us!). The next question we have to deal with is “Would sir/madam like to interact passively or actively with your new TV?” Some manufacturers have adopted the “Passive” system and some, the “Active”. Both systems require you to wear glasses for all 3D viewing.
3D Football is certainly interesting but a bad match is still a bad match, and here lies an obstacle for the 3D format to address... Content. The Action/Adventure genre could well be the benchmark for 3D presentations, but there are many other genres that have, as yet, been untapped. Could you imagine the next David Attenborough Wildlife documentary or the next season of Wonders of the Solar System presented in glorious 3D?...Trust me dear reader...it’s coming. Apparently, Hollywood is currently preparing 3D versions of many classic films for Blu-ray and theatrical re-release. It believes there is a future for 3D. The TV manufacturers believe likewise, because production of 3DTV’s is on the increase.
The Passive System a) The glasses are polarised /tinted and generally similar to the cheap throwaways you get at most commercial cinemas. The older ‘Anaglyph’ system of using Red and Blue/Green tinted glasses is generally the 3D system that most people remember but would rather forget. This ‘stigma’ was so bad that it has discouraged many from re-visiting 3D, which is a crying shame because the technology has advanced so much more since then. Luckily, anaglyph is now a thing of the past and is now relegated to giving added value to the odd issue of ‘The Beano’.
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To feature in this section email info@nmvv.co.uk HALF SHARES We are a group of widows who meet together on the 1st Tuesday of every month. We have a speaker and enjoy a cuppa and a chat. Come and join us at 1.45-3.15pm at Christ Church Centre, Coombe Rd For more details contact Lily on 020 8949 1431. KEEP FIT OVER 60’s Where: New Malden library hall (upstairs) When: Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Contact: 07986831598 or balanceurlife@googlemail.com ARTHRITIS CARE New Malden branch Where: Crescent Resource Centre, Cocks Crescent, New Malden When: 4th Tuesday of month 7.30 -9.30pm We aim to provide back-up support for arthritis sufferers and an opportunity for members to enjoy a social evening through our regular monthly meetings. Jocelyn King 020 8942 6745 EMANUEL RUGBY Where: Shannon Corner, KT3 4PU When: Adults Mondays & Wednesdays 7.30pm, Saturday 2-3pm. Children Sunday 1030am Contact: www.emanuelrugby.co.uk info@emanuelrugby.co.uk Fergus McCarthy 0845 8338974 days & evenings THE NEW MALDEN LADIES BADMINTON CLUB When:Tuesday at the Malden Centre from 20.30 till 22.00 We are a mixed ability club looking for new members. Please ring Lynda on 8949 2673 or just pop in to see us any club night. MALDEN CAMERA CLUB Where: New Malden Library, Kingston Road When:Thursday evenings throughout the year at 7.45pm Contact: www.maldencameraclub.org.uk MALDEN & COOMBE SOCIAL CLUB FOR THE BLIND Where: Christ Church Vestry Hall, Coombe Rd When: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 2pm to 4pm Anne Lieberman 0208 546 9368 NEW MALDEN ROTARY CLUB Where: Malden Golf Club,Traps Lane,When: Monday evenings at 6:15 for 6:45pm Contact: Barry Collins on 020 8949 8080 MONDAY NETBALL CLUB When: Mondays 8.30pm Contact: Ching Lee 07813 556184 SATURDAY DEMENTIA CLUB Age Concern Kingston 2nd Saturday of the month 11am and 2pm in New Malden for people living with dementia, their family and carers, Call 020 8942 8256 and ask for Jyoti or email saturdayclub@ageconcernkingston.org ST JAMES PLAYERS Where: St James Bodley Road When: Mondays 8pm MALDEN BOWLING CLUB Where: Lime Grove, New Malden Tel: 020 8942 0296 SUPREME BOWLS CLUB Where: junction of Thetford Road and Windsor Avenue in the playing field opposite Woodies pub in New Malden.Contact Mick or Diana 020 8942 0294 TOLWORTH BADMINTON CLUB Where: Play at Tolworth Recreation Centre When: Club night Thursday evenings 7.30-9.30 Standard: Intermediate/advanced level Contact: www.tolworthbadmintonclub.co.uk or ring Pat on 0208
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Busy Lizzy is Lee Gordon-Smalley, a local artist who believes in “bringing out the artist” in everyone. She offers children’s parties, art “drop-ins”, school and holiday workshops, mother and toddler groups where children (and parents) can paint, sculpt, model, mosaic, papier mache items of their own design. These are then whisked away to the Busy Lizzy workshop; glazed, finished and returned gift wrapped within days. The ethos of Busy Lizzy is very much about working with the local community and this month is raising money for the April’s national charity Beating Bowel Cancer. Busy Lizzy has teamed up with John Lewis, Kingston, for The Big Brush Off, which will offer children the chance to have the Busy Lizzy experience – and every penny from it will go towards the charity. “I lost two good friends, who died from bowel cancer,” said Lee. “They were both young with small children and their families were devastated. When I found out more about the illness, I discovered that 90% of cases can be cured if diagnosed and treated in time. I decided I had to do something - which led to The Big Brush Off.” At these events children create their own special mug,
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Whether you’ve just discovered you’re pregnant or your little one is starting preschool, there is something for everyone at the Bump and Beyond Baby Fair. As well as exploring a range of exhibitors, on the day you can try out pushchairs and baby classes, chat to nurseries, get advice, buy clothes and gifts and also meet other parents. There will be a food area to grab a coffee, snack or lunch and a chill out area for dads (and mums!) to read the newspaper. If your child is a little older they can have their face painted or have their first pony ride. Don’t miss out on the fabulous “early bird” goody bags (worth around £35) and the raffle with lots of fantastic prizes to raise money for The Shooting Star Children’s Hospice. Sunday 10 April 2011, 10am - 4pm. Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury upon Thames TW16 5AQ £5 on the door, £3.50 in advance online. For more information visit www.bumpandbeyondbabyfair.com
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The Joy of (other peoples’) Pets by Ian Duncan “I’ve seen a look in dogs’ eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts.” John Steinbeck Now, some people like pets and some people don’t.Whether you do our don’t, there are a lot of them in the UK: according to research from National Pet Month there are twenty seven million pets in the country and forty three percent of households contain at least one furry, feathery or scaly family friend. (Dogs and cats are the favourites with over 7.3 and 7.2 million across the UK respectively.) However, no matter how much you love animals, there is no scarier phrase than “Would you mind looking after Tigger / Max / Thumper* while we are away. They’ll be no trouble.” Something fishy is going on around here If our own record of having our pets looked after is anything to go by, offering to be the good neighbour is a distinctly stressful, not to say, expensive experience. First, there was the case of Goldie, the imaginatively named goldfish. On our return from a fortnight’s holiday the goldfish sitter greeted us with a cheery, “Gosh, I don’t know what you feed your fish but he’s really grown while you’ve been away” – his tail had also miraculously changed colour. Ceased to be. Expired and gone to meet ‘is maker Admittedly, this was slightly better than occasion when a rather shortsighted neighbour continued to feed Descartes (My wife’s a maths teacher) long after he’d ceased to think. We returned to a floating fish surrounded by a week’s worth of fish food. At least they didn’t try to explain it away by suggesting that he was resting or was stunned. The Vampire Slayer Not that we have been very much more successful as pet sitters. First, there was Hammy the Hamster who came with a glorious hamster palace, multi-layered with obligatory wheel and a spiral tunnel. To be honest, Hammy was hard to love being a bit of a vampire hamster, keen to sink his teeth into anything warm blooded. Even so, it was bit of shock to find him dead one morning. More of a shock to find that rigor mortis had set in and, as he had died in the middle of said spiral tunnel, that we couldn’t get him out - at least not without the aid of a hammer and chisel. (Unsure of hamster funereal protocols we stuck what was left of him in the freezer until our friends returned)
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Lucky for some Then there was the case of Lucky, our friend’s cat. In petting sittings terms, this was q doddle.We just had to pop in and put out some food and water out once a day. Easy. Except Lucky was a poorly cat that left us a little greeting on the mat, just inside the front door, which we then walked through most of the house before realising. We also broke a key in the front door, so what with the cleaning bill and the locksmith’s fees (It was Christmas Eve - we had to wait four hours and he charged double) Lucky cost us a fortune. Don’t you forget about me Despite the calamities, at least we were diligent petsitters. We have a rather scatterbrained relative who forgot to feed her neighbours cat for the entire time they were away on their two week summer holiday. Realising this the night before they we’re due to return, she summoned up the courage and anxiously ventured into their house. You’ll be glad to know that moggy was still alive, if somewhat thin. Unable to confess to her crime, she removed all but one of the tins of cat food. This she left conspicuously half used on the counter, (The other half of which cat devoured in about two seconds flat). To make things worse, in order to get rid of the evidence, she then fed them to her own cat. To this day, her neighbours are blissfully unaware. Your Mission. Should you choose to accept it. So, think carefully about who you ask to look after your precious pet or before you accept that invitation to look after your neighbour’s pets. You never know what might happen. PS All names have been changed to protect the innocent. * Top Ten Pet Names own conclusions Cat 1. Tigger 2. Sooty 3. Felix 4. Lucky 5. Smokey 6. Charlie 7. Fluffy 8. Molly 9. Tiger 10. Smudge
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