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February Contents

History by Robin Gill 6 The Maldens and Coombe Heritage Society 12 YMCA Sleep Easy 14 Blue Local Handymen 18 Crossword 20 A Photographer Dreams 22 View from the City 25 New Malden News 28 Sudokus 30 Codeword 34 Health -Practice Yoga with your children 36 What’s On 39 Get Ski fit 42 Gardening Feathered Friends 44 Clubs 46 A Malden Man 50 Kid’s play 52 New Malden Residents’ Association 54 Recipe Beef stew with horseradish dumplings 56 Solutions 60 Royal British Legion Malden & Coombe Branch 61

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Welcome to Your Village Voice Congratulations to all of you who have successfully completed Dry January, or who have yet to break their New Years’ resolutions.

My decluttering is continuing at a slow yet steady pace, and each week more treasures are excavated and corners re-appear. Kitchen clutter drawers for me today. Bliss!

February of course is the month associated with romance and roses, but in our house it’s all about the rugby. Yes, the Six Nations starts on the 6th, and weekends will be punctuated by afternoons shouting at the TV! Anyway, remember that the Village Voice is YOUR magazine so if you are helping to organise an event in the coming months and would like some FREE publicity then please do email details.

Likewise, if you are part of an organisation that could benefit from attracting new local members then why not send in an article.

Did you know that in order to deliver the magazine to most of the KT3 postcode, we split the distribution over a two month period. So if you have had this edition delivered you probably won’t get the March one. There are a limited number of copies available from Waitrose, New Malden library, Tudor Williams and the Malden Centre but don’t forget that it is also published online - you can get the link from our website.

So, until next month, best wishes

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New Malden History In The Beginning (Part 6)

by Robin Gill

We have mentioned before the growing discontent the expanding community of New Malden was having with the corporation at Kingston, who seemed unable or unwilling to deal with problems like drainage, roads, and sewerage with the urgency that Malden felt was required.

Dr Jackson Goodenough Kent the medical officer for Kingston had drawn up a report at the request of the Kingston Guardians to illustrate where “Nuisances� occurred in the region. These were normally forms of pollution (e.g. waste or drainage) but were defined as anything that interfered with the normal passage of life. Problems in New Malden were identified as being in the whole district, with particular reference to Malden Grove (Grafton Road), Champion Terrace (High Street), Cambridge Road and Coombe Road with open ditches acting as sewers, before flowing into Beverley Brook.

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Another sesquicentenary It seems to have come to a head during a special session of the County Bench which sat on Tuesday 31st July. A number of New Malden residents were summoned to appear before Major Thomas Henry Clarke Terry (Chairman) and his three colleagues. It should be remembered that cholera (a water borne disease) was a real threat in the Kingston area in1866, There had been 22 cases in the Kingston district in two months (9 deaths), and the council were taking all steps to prevent it spreading. The residents through solicitors explained that they were trying to build brick drains to cover the problem, but asked for more time to get costings for the work. They were also trying to form a nuisance removal committee in an attempt to sort out the problems. The bench agreed to hold off fines and other punishments so the residents could deal with the issues. They (residents) were anxious to act independently, and did not want to be controlled by Kingston. All the residents pleaded guilty, and stated that a meeting of the inhabitants of New Malden had already been held in Poplar Walk on 30th July, and another meeting would take place the following evening to try to find a solution. Many of the other residents attended the court session in support of their fellow villagers. There was also a letter written to the

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unanimously decided to apply for self governance. White was never able to see the result of his sage advice, as he died two months later.

local newspaper at the end of the week from “An Inhabitant Of New Malden” who slated the Bench for telling the offenders what not to do without offering practical solutions to the issues they were encountering.

The Sanitary Act was passed by Parliament on 7th August making the local authority responsible for sewers, water, and street cleaning. Before, it had been the responsibility of the individual householder or tenant. The inhabitants of Malden were of the opinion that Kingston would neglect their village as they had done in the past. During the course of a further meeting held in New Malden later in August, the question arose whether New Malden should adopt the 1858 Local Government Act, and become self governing.

On 10th September at seven o’clock another meeting was held in New Malden to decide whether to become self governing. Forty One ratepayers had called for such a meeting to adopt the Local Government Act. Rev Charles Stirling took the chair, and the vote was soon taken and was carried unanimously to self govern.

Every ratepayer was given the right to nominate twelve persons to sit on the first local board, and James Coe White the twelve with most votes would be elected with the first meeting to be held in December. It was hoped residents living in the outskirts of the area would be nominated alongside those from the Groves etc.

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would be fixed, and the roads kept in good order. Edward Thompson who job was to scrape the roads had died the previous year, and had yet to be replaced. Despite all these issues New Malden was regarded as one of the healthiest places to live locally.

Benjamin Looker (New Malden) There were four other unsuccessful candidates Thomas Stephenson, George Collier, John Hunter, and Henry Jenden. The Board held their first meeting in the evening of Friday 28th December at the Railway Tavern.

Drawing a line Brown, Stirling, and Woollacott were The Home Secretary Spencer Horatio nominated as chairman, and when Walpole appointed Robert Morgan to a vote was called, the Rev Stirling act as inspector for the inquiry which was unanimously selected. James would hear evidence at the Railway Bussell from Kingston was given the Inn (Glasshouse) on Friday October position of clerk, as he had been a 12th at eleven o’clock. There were great help in establishing the district. around 50 people present including His salary was set at £20 per year. They a representative of the Duke Of would approach John Shrubsole of Spencer Horatio Walpole Kingston to act as treasurer. It was agreed Cambridge. Two gentlemen were there to see that the areas they represented that meetings would be held at the were not included in the new district, John Clayton of schoolhouse in Poplar Walk on the first Tuesday of the Hook, and George Rastrick representing the trustees month at 6.30pm. of Kingston Bridge. Mr Rastrick also acted on behalf of the owners of property at Coombe, and stated they were against the adoption of the Act. Mr James Page of Coombe Farm was also against being included in the new district. Malden representatives stated that Coombe residents would have the benefits of the new lighting and improved roadways when travelling to the railway station.

Mr Morgan was in favour of natural boundaries rather than line drawn on a map, so the two watercourses Beverley Brook and Hogsmill River were chosen as the east and west edges of the district.

Following Mr Morgan’s report, the Home Secretary granted New Malden the right to form a separate district under the Local Government Act of 1858, signing the document on 3rd December 1866, and the district was legally constituted a week later on 10th December.

Twelve brave men The twelve men elected to the first Local Board were as followed: Edward Edmonds (Lime Grove) Charles Woodroffe (Coombe Road) William Samuel Miller (Chestnut Grove) John Christopher Woollacott (Chestnut Grove) George Silk Wale (Kingston Road) Edward Phillips (Poplar Walk) George Brown (Chestnut Grove) John King (Acacia Grove) Frederick Somner Merryweather ( Acacia Grove) Rev Charles Stirlin (Kingston Road) Alfred Horlick (Blagden Farm)

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There was also a suggestion of forming a lighting committee, but it was felt that they had passed the longest night, the roads were more important, and lighting was deferred until March 1867. Two members were appointed to attend the forthcoming Drainage Conference to be held in Kingston on 4th January. The meeting closed at 10pm with all members confident about a new age of self government that had begun.

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Community The Maldens and Coombe Heritage Society Dear Reader I am a member of The Maldens and Coombe Heritage Society and having grown up in New Malden I always thought I knew quite a bit about our town, but since I became a member I now realise how much I have forgotten , or simply did not know at all about the origin or history of our community and I’m still learning.

As a Society our aim is to preserve recollections of places and people who wish their memories of New Malden to be remembered as life was, before too many changes in life styles affect our town as it obviously will in time to come.

The High Street, or as it was affectionately known as ‘the village’ when I was a child many years ago was a thriving assortment of individual shops where you could buy anything and everything from a gallon of paraffin, a pint of cockles or a pristine pram for your happy event. This of course was long before the arrival of supermarkets, fast foodshops and not forgetting the numerous charity shops of today We have published two booklets currently available, firstly Monday Was Always Washday, recalling many memories of people who lived, went to school, or worked in New Malden. Secondly, We Knew You Were Coming, this is dedicated to the three Victoria Cross reciprients who lived in New Malden and Coombe.

It tells of tbeir lives, courage and sacrifices they gave during the dreadful years of war time 1st and 2nd.

Copies of these booklets will be donated to local secondary schools for their refererence libraries, as we are eager to encourage young people to take an interest in our projects.

We also offer an annual history competition for schools who wish to take part. The pupils are asked to write essays on a subject of their choice and the winning entry receives the Lloyd Award For History Shield.

It is said that dwelling on nostalgia is a part of growing older, but if you have lived in our town for many years, or are newly arrived, would you like to help us to preserve our history or learn more about your home town. We have a website, you don’t have to be a member to use it, which gives all information about us and our many activities.

Or come along to one of our monthly meetings, held at the Baptist Church. We have guest speakers many of who have been or are involved in local businesses, trades or shops, a wealth of local history very interesting to listen to.

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We hope you will contact us if you have any questions, or would like to give us your recollections, we would most appreciate them.

Joan Beer Maldens and Coombe Heritage Society maldensandcoombeheritagesociety.weebly.com e.mail maldensandcoombehs@gmail.com

Residents of The Maldens and Coombe should keep their eyes open for thissymbol which will be appearing in local shops over the next few weeks. These are retailers who have given excellent service to their customers over several years, above and beyond what is normally expected.

There are about fifteen nominations, and the winner will be decided at the Maldens and Coombe Heritage meeting held on 2nd December. The shops are located in many different areas, not just in the High Street, and have been nominated by our membership. The design shows a skep (form of beehive) and commemorates that it will be 150 years next year since that emblem was first used by the New Malden Local Government Board (forerunner of the council) to symbolize the industry of the area, and the logo of the Board.

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A Challenge YMCA LSW’s fundraising event Sleep Easy to return on Friday 26 February

Have you ever thought what it would be like not have a safe house and a comfy bed to go to when night-time comes? How would you keep warm?

Where would you go, and what would you eat?

On Friday 26 February 2016 you can experience how this feels when we invite you to sleep out at the Sleep Easy fundraising challenge which returns to the Memorial Gardens in Kingston and the Holy Trinity Church in Wimbledon.

This will be the seventh year that YMCA London South West in partnership with the local churches invites people to ‘sleep rough so others don’t have to’.

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For this entry fee, participants in both the ‘classic’ and ‘extreme’ version get a Sleep Easy beanie hat, hot drinks, soup and breakfast.

Last year, 160 people turned up to show they cared for vulnerable people in their community in Kingston and Wimbledon.

One of them, Matthew Campbell (25), is a former resident at a YMCA hostel in south west London.

Some years ago, he became homeless and had to sleep rough. He said: “When school ended I didn’t really know what to do. I kind of just drifted, and found myself without anywhere to go or anything to do. Becoming homeless was an eye opener, that’s when I realised I needed to get myself sorted out.”

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Crossword Across 1. Cone designed in the past (4) 3. Musical work when soup is spilled (4) 6. The French lair, weighed down (5) 10. Vegetable held by landscape architect (3) 11. Rattles used to alarm suddenly (7) 12. Six for each snake (5) 13. Family man before Sam? (5) 14. Darts we threw for flight attendant (7) 15. Relative on the Riviera, we hear (5) 16. Press for a golf club (4) 18. Not certain we can run Sue about (6) 20. Thus sounds ill (3) 23. First new alien catcher (3) 24. Esteem I dream about (6) 25. Aide gives rise to thought (4) 27. First bit to be without a colour (5) 29. Backward girl held by an enemy leaves (7) 31. Excuse found in a journal I bind (5) 32. Being mendacious in a horizontal position (5) 20

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A photographer dreams February -

by Hugh Griffiths – www.creativelight.org.uk A big landscape this time – and at last I can get down to the coast at Lancing – one of my happy places. I don’t know what it is about being there, but the sunrises and the sunsets are very often rather spectacular. This picture was taken just before 5 p.m. in late February; the sun sets over Worthing from where I stood at this time of year and can give a glorious show – as it did this evening. You can just see Worthing Pier in the distance, but it is the looming clouds overhead and the golden light in the sky reflecting off the distant clouds that give this picture its majesty.

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silhouette of Worthing Pier, the groyne sticking out into the sea. When you take a photograph of a scene, you should always look through the whole picture to see what extra features make it work.

But earlier in February I had gone to Painshill Park for a day. To be honest, I haven’t had the greatest successes with landscapes there – my limitation I think, more than the location. But there is this lake and the ruined abbey, built as a folly in the 18th Century … the day I went, there was hardly any breeze and only a few clouds scudding across the sky. I took a whole series of pictures with the abbey in them; some had the abbey in the centre of the picture, some on the side. Some were portrait and some were landscape shaped. I liked this one best; the abbey is not at the classical point of the ‘thirds’ (imagine a noughts and crosses board over the picture, and it is said that great photos have the focal points at the intersections or along the lines). And putting it into black and white has really emphasised the starkness of the trees, the power of the reflections in the still water and the clouds against a clear sky. As you should know by now, I really like the use of mono to highlight patterns and shapes … it certainly does so here. It gives a very Gothic feel to the scene and, in my mind, it is very satisfying to look at.

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PENSIONS FOR EVERYONE

by Dominic Thomas If you run a small business or work for one, hopefully by now you will be aware of Workplace Pensions. In essence the new regime called ‘Auto Enrolment’ (AE) is designed to get everyone to save for their retirement, with both employer and employee contributions.

The rules have been gradually rolled out, starting with the largest companies. The key dates are known as staging dates and for thousands of small firms this will be in 2016.

For the remainder of established firms 1st April 2017 is essentially the final date, unless your business only began life after April 2012.

For staging date you could read ‘must start pension by’.

Whilst technology is always improving, there is still a great deal of work for firms to do and it would be unwise to leave things too late. In

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fact, most advise starting the process at least nine months ahead of time and there are many that are concerned that pension companies cannot or will not be able to handle the number of enquiries.

Strangely, AE has more to do with communications and compliance than pensions. This will add costs to small businesses. You need some decent IT that works with your payroll software or your Accountants. Most financial advisers are not involved with AE because the cost is too great for the employers. My advice is to get some low cost software from AE in a Box which will help you get things sorted, select a pension and keep within the rules.

If you run a business, this is likely to be one of your least favourite ‘must do’ projects for the year. If you are an employee – helping your employer get sorted out may earn some brownie points.

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by Justin Urquhart Stewart Bowie the Financier & RBS the Fantasists Mr Bowie - A polymath of the arts – but also a financial innovator – The Bowie Bonds.

Mr Bowie will be remembered, of course, for his astounding musical output. Then to that we can add his acting expertise, as well as his live art display, fashion and design. From timeless anthems, to artistic embarrassments, he certainly covered the piste – I don’t think the “Laughing Gnome” was ever going to be a classic Bowie track in the traditional sense. Released in 1967, this novelty single rarely saw the light of day and certainly not the spotlight of the best sellers, however it is worth recalling that it was only two years later that we saw the launch of Major Tom in the iconic ‘Space Oddity’. However, to this varied musical folio perhaps we can also add his reputation as a financial innovator. He was responsible for the original Bowie Bonds.

In 1997 he found a new way to fund his career by selling the rights to future royalties from his already extensive body of work. These were the albums released between 1969 and 1990: 25 of them including Ziggy Stardust and Let’s Dance. The original idea was arranged by US banker David Pullman, who went on to develop the idea with the likes of James Brown, Marvin Gaye and Iron Maiden. Rod Stewart did a similar move the following year and raised $15m.

For Bowie though, the move was a huge success and raised $55m (£37.8m) when the bonds, which had a yield of 7.9%, were bought by Prudential Financial. It was never confirmed but it was reported that some of the funds were used to buy back other songs owned by his former manager.

All went well until the rise of online music sharing which effectively destroyed the model as the copyright legislation protecting the songs was taken apart.

Consequently the Bowie Bonds plunged in value and in 2004 the ratings agency, Moody’s, cut their rating to BBB+ which is one notch above junk bond status. The bonds themselves expired in 2007.

What to do in nervous markets: ignore RBS’ thoroughly irresponsible statements.

I value professional and considered views, no matter how controversial they may seem, however public companies also have to be aware of what their officers are saying and what potential impact it may have. The last few days have seen some interesting examples of corporate rhetoric, some of which, I think, has bordered on being thoroughly irresponsible. There is, of course, just one word that runs an economy, and that is confidence. Without confidence nothing happens and, in fact, the lack of it shrinks trading values, as well as any new investment – whether in stocks and shares or widgets and bricks.

This is the key word that all politicians have to try to engender in their policies and speeches, no matter how bad the news may be. Even if the medicine is unpleasant, it will be the right thing to do. However, if you just put out a statement forecasting general doom and disaster, you will not necessarily be forecasting the disaster but potentially ensuring that it will happen.

Equally one does not want sugar coated statements in moments of crisis, but careful tempering of the language is both crucial and responsible. Thus the statements last week from the RBS credit team when they wrote “sell everything except high quality bonds” and “this is about return of capital, not return on capital. In a crowded

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Such frightening and inflammatory comments are thoroughly irresponsible when put into the popular press where valid arguments are open to very significant misinterpretation. Comparing investors with potentially being in a conflagration similar to one of those terrifying dance hall disasters is wholly inappropriate.

I hope RBS will be more circumspect in the future.

Of course that is not to say that there are no risks, and certainly the level of household debt to income ratio is on a rising trajectory. The Bank of England has said that the UK recovery is not being driven just on debt and that we are not seeing a repeat of 2008. However, if unchecked then such figures could be more concerning.

The markets are very nervous at the moment and although in my view oversold in many cases, the negative newsflow has meant that it has been the momentum of selling that has driven prices lower, even though the newsflow has not substantially changed. In such moments, now is the time to let the negative attitudes flow over you and focus on the underlying valuations. In markets at the moment, with the global economy not in such bad shape, the valuations have become really quite attractive. However, in the face of this negative momentum I can see why investors can be nervous. My advice is to hold hard and wait for the sentiment to change. That could take sometime or just some minutes – none of us know. Thus there is no need to

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The statistics show quite clearly that if you miss out on some of the key days of gains over a period you will substantially limit your returns. As the S&P showed us between 1st January 1995 and 31st December 2014, some 5,036 days, if you had missed out just the best 5 days during that time you would have lost out on just under 40% of your gain had you stayed invested. Thus it is after such days of falls we are likely to see such positive days of bounce back, so if you are not in it you are not going to get it! (Source: www.ifa.com)

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Were you or do you know anyone who was ever a Cub Scout, Leader or Helper at the 1st Malden Cub Pack? As part of our Cub centenary celebrations we are trying to gather as many memories as we can from ex-pack members. Please visit our website: www.1stmaldenscouts.org.uk and fill in the form on the front page. We hope to publish these memories later in the year.

1st Malden Cubs were originally registered on the 4th February 1914, two years before the official launch as part of a trial scheme and has been running non-stop ever since. We can claim therefore to be the World’s Oldest Cub Pack (along with the other trial Packs still going!). Over the years the Pack has seen many changes both socially and in Scouting. The cry of Dyb-Dyb-DybDob-Dob-Dob was abolished back in 1966 followed by caps, shorts and garter tabs in 2001. In the early days Cubs would work towards the Weaver and Signaller Badges where today they can do around 50 different badges covering a whole range of subjects such as Digital Citizen, International and Nautical skills as well as the more traditional 1st Aid and Home Help. One of the biggest changes came in the early 1990’s when girls were allowed to join Cubs.

The fundamentals first set out 100 years ago remain the same today and are based around the Cub Scout Law and Promise.

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1st Malden Cub numbers have ebbed and flowed over the last 102 years from the need to expand and open a second Pack to being on the verge of closure with as few as six Cubs in the Pack. Today 1st Malden (Shackleton) Pack is the strongest it’s been for many years with around 40 Cubs registered and offers a huge range of activities for the young people to participate in. 2015’s adventures included a day trip to Brownsea Island, camping at Polyapes scout camp site, a visit to the Post Office and a keep fit session at the Malden Centre.

So, if you were in: the Wolf Cub Pack, Cub Pack, Shackleton, Scott or Cambridge Packs please visit the website and share your memories.

Picture: On Brownsea Island infront of the stone that commemorates the first Scout camp in 1907

Rotary Christmas Collection

The Rotary Club of New Malden would like to thank the people of New Malden who gave a record amount of £7,500 to our Christmas collection this year.Our popular Christmas sleigh travelled to most parts of KT3 and received a very generous welcome.

All the money collected will go to help people in this area.We have given a record number of food vouchers to those in need at Christmas time as well as a donation to the food bank.We have given support to three Christmas parties for people who would have otherwise have been on their own.During the year we have helped Staywell (previously Age Concern), The Home Farm Trust as well as several primary and secondary schools.

Peter Hope President of the Rotary Club of New Malden The Rotary Club of New Malden is delighted to add our congratulations to the many being published in this the 10th anniversary edition of the Village Voice under the editorship of Jenny Stuart.

We, like many other organisations, have benefitted from the articles and publicity afforded to us over the time that Jenny has developed the profile and circulation of the “Voice” since she took it over in 2005.

In recognition of our close relationship we were proud to present Jenny with the Rotary Community Award a few years ago in acknowledgement of the amount of hard work she had put in for the benefit of businesses and residents of New Malden.

We wish her and the magazine good wishes for further success in the future.

Peter Hope, President, Jean Skinley, Secretary. The Rotary Club of New Malden

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Let us Garlands Bring: A Musical Celebration of Shakespeare. Saturday March 5th 7.30p.m [Open Rehearsal 2.30p.m] St. Andrew’s Church, Maple Road, Surbiton, Thomas Linley Jnr: Shakespeare Ode (excerpts) Vaughan Williams: In Windsor Forest, Finzi: Let Us Garlands Bring, George Shearing: Songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare. Baritone: Marcus Farnsworth Piano: Leanne Singh-Levett.

KCS marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with a deliciously varied programme of Shakespearean music. Vaughan Williams’ cantata based on The Merry Wives of Windsor and Finzi’s exquisite Shakespeare songs rub shoulders with a fascinating tribute by the eighteenth-century composer Thomas Linley and the seductive Songs and Sonnets by jazz pianist George Shearing. Box Office: Tel. 020 89774801 0r book online through www.kingstonchoralsociety. org.uk [ booking fee applies]

Coffee morning for Parkinsons

The Inner Wheel Club of New Malden is holding a coffee morning and cake sale at New Malden Methodist Church, 49 High Street, New Malden, on Saturday 27th February 2016 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.

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Please come to all or part of this weekend, February 13th and 14th.

All are welcome on Saturday 13th February to enjoy time with the famous JOHN BELL. Join singing workshops and worship, songs for Lent and Easter at RUXLEY CHURCH, Epsom KT19 0JG, 10am till 4pm, for only £15, including a ploughman’s lunch.

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In the afternoon a free BIG SING 2-4pm at Stoneleigh Methodist Church, KT19 0RT, 020 8393 2155. This will be a fun time.

Kingston Museum

Wheatfield Way Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2PS Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 10am-5pm Thursday 10am-7pm Phone: 020 8547 5006 www.kingston.gov.uk/museum Free admission Thursday 11 February: Film Screening Enjoy a movie evening with films selected by our Young People Creative Board. Snacks provided. Ages 18+. 5.00-7.00pm Saturday 13 February: Discover’s London Children’s Book Swap - Visit our children’s library, then come to the Museum to swap your books and make an unforgettable bookmark for you and your friends!

2- 4pm Thursday 18 February: Thumbs up it’s Thursday!

Colourful Kingston Half term fun. 5+, younger siblings are welcome. 1-4pm Thursday 18 February Friends Lecture The John Lewis Archive Lecture by the store’s archivist Gavin Henderson. Call the Museum to book.

7pm, with tea and coffee served 6.30pm.

Saturday 20 & 27 February: The art of Mosaic

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Arts course Come along to the Museum and take part in this four week course to learn everything about the Romans and the art of Mosaic. Ages 6+. Fee applies, call the Museum to book. 10.30- 12.30pm MARCH Saturday 5 and 12 March: The art of Mosaic Arts course Come along to the Museum and take part in this four week course to learn everything about the Romans and the art of Mosaic. Ages 6+. Fee applies, call the Museum to book. 10.30- 12.30pm Thursday 17 March :Teachers Twilight event Saxon storytelling Join educational experts from Story Storks and All Saints Church to learn more about Saxon Kingston. £10. Refreshments provided. Call the Museum to book. 5.30- 7.00pm Thursday 24 March– Saturday 9 April: Easter Eggstravaganza Come along and celebrate spring with some seasonal fun!

There will be free craft activities, Thumbs Up it’s Thursday, and our annual Easter egg hunt too. Ages 5+, younger siblings are welcome. 1-4pm April Until 9 April Easter: Eggstravaganza Come along and celebrate spring with some seasonal fun!

There will be free craft activities, Thumbs Up it’s Thursday, and our annual Easter egg hunt too. Ages 5+, younger siblings are welcome. 1-4pm Saturday 9 April: Asylum/Revolution Performance This newly devised theatre piece explores the nature of social change and the human psyche, presenting a thrilling response to the modern classic Marat/Sade. 3pm & 4pm. Shows runs for ca. 30 minutes. Call the Museum to book. 3pm & 4pm.

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24-26 High Street, KT1 1HL www.rosetheatrekingston.org Box Office: 020 8174 0090 (bkg fee) Sat 30 Jan 7.30pm Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Simon Wright Violin Tamsin Waley-Cohen Mozart Marriage of Figaro Overture Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Beethoven Symphony No.5 The world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the Rose Theatre this January for a delectable programme of classical masterpieces. Led by conductor Simon Wright, the Orchestra will open the concert with layers of lively, fast paced strings in the Overture to Mozart’s spirited operatic masterpiece, The Marriage of Figaro. The Orchestra will then perform one of Mozart’s most beloved and expertly crafted pieces, Eine kleine Nachtmusik.

Joining the Orchestra will be soloist Tamsin Waley-Cohen, a violinist of “fearless intensity” (The Guardian). Audiences will be able to hear her perform one of the foremost violin concertos of the Romantic Era full of warmth and vitality, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.

Closing the concert will be one of the most instantly recognisable pieces of classical music; Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. Opening with four imposing chords, this

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piece has been sampled in every genre from rock to disco and here is your chance to hear it in its full, imposing glory.

Tickets: £12 - £32* Thu 4 Feb - Sat 13 Feb Toast By Richard Bean Directed by Eleanor Rhode Starring Olivier Award winner Matthew Kelly Another Sunday night shift. The smell of bread baking.

The industrial thump, thump, thump of the machines that never stop. The ovens are cranked up to full blast, the factory is humming, and everyone wants to be somewhere else.

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From the writer of the international hit One Man, Two Guv’nors, Richard Bean’s brilliantly observed drama stars the Olivier Award winning actor Matthew Kelly. After receiving huge critical acclaim in London in 2014 and prior to a New York engagement, where is will be opening the prestigious ‘Brit’s off Broadway’ festival, this funny and moving play now comes to Kingston.

Tickets: £5 - £26* Sun 14 Feb, 7.30pm Fascinating Aida’s Dillie Keane Dillie Keane takes a short break from her Fascinating Aïda gal pals to present her first solo show in 557 years. With brand new tunes, grand old favourites, gorgeous songs of love and hilarious songs of utter wickedness, Dillie will break your heart, mend it again and have it sent to the cleaners for pressing.

And she’ll give you her recipe for chutney while she’s at it.

Tickets: £12 - £21* Mon 15 Feb, 7.30pm The Blues Band 2015 sees The Blues Band Celebrate their 35th year together Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher.

Many of The Blues Band’s 21st century fans weren’t even born when these five virtuosos, already music industry veterans, decided to fly in the face of musical fashion in 1979 and form a band ‘just to play the blues’. No one could have predicted that, 35 years on, they’d still be dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity.

About 20 albums and thousands of gigs later, they’ve earned a reputation around the world as one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms. With this line-up, it’s hardly surprising. Tickets: £14 - £21* Tue 16 - Sun 21 Feb The Gruffalo’s Child Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s monstrous success comes The Gruffalo’s Child - with attitude!

The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood...

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he? Tall Stories Theatre Company returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical stage adaptation.

Recommended for ages 3+. Running Time: 55 mins Tickets: £10.50 - £12.50* Mon 22 Feb, 8pm Sean Lock: Keep It Light Every three years the comedian Sean Lock writes and tours

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a new stand-up show. Well he’s only gone and done it again! What’s he like? Come and see what he’s blithering on about this time. Tickets: £14 - £23* Tue 23 Feb, 7.30pm Jay Rayner: A Night of Food and Agony Renowned restaurant critic, MasterChef judge and sometime jazz pianist Jay Rayner invites you to join him for a night of food and agony. A restaurant critic for the Observer for over 15 years, if there is one thing Jay’s learnt it is that while readers like reviews, they really love reviews of bad restaurants.

Jay examines our love affair with lousy reviews, rants about his most hated restaurants fads, describes some of his most excruciating nights out and – just to balance things – reads from the worst reviews his own work has ever received. Tickets: £12 - £22* Wed 24 - Sun 28 Feb Hetty Feather From best-selling author Jacqueline Wilson, the tale of plucky Hetty Feather is brought thrillingly to life on stage by award-winning script writer Emma Reeves (CBBC’s The Story of Tracy Beaker) and the Olivier Award Nominated director Sally Cookson, whose many five-star productions include Peter Pan, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and Stick Man. With an original musical score by Benji Bower, circus skills and a huge heart, Hetty Feather is a terrific adventure.

Tickets: £8 - £24.50* Sun 13 Mar, 8pm Adam Hills: Clown Heart Widely referred to as ‘the nicest man in comedy’, Adam Hills has fast become one of the most popular comedians in the UK, with 15 solo shows that have toured internationally. His combination of positive, uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity has seen him receive numerous awards, glowing reviews and a legion of fans around the world.

As host of Channel 4’s groundbreaking The Last Leg, Adam won ‘Best Breakthrough Act’ and was nominated for ‘Best Entertainment Personality’ at the British Comedy Awards in 2013. 2015 has seen Adam return to The Last Leg for its sixth series, as well as three Election Specials with another series commissioned for later this summer.

Adam’s solo shows are established highlights at international comedy festivals around the World. He is the only Australian comedian to have performed at the US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, and is a regular star of the Cat Laughs Kilkenny Comedy Festival in Ireland, and The Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.

Adam’s recent notable UK TV appearances include; Mock The Week (BBC1), The Paul O Grady Show (ITV1), Alan Carr Chatty Man (Channel 4), Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC2), The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV1), Channel 4’s Comedy Gala Live At The o2 (2013 & 2014) Tickets: £14 - £21* *An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

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Gardening Feathered Friends Pippa Greenwood

But what else can you do to encourage your feathered friends into the garden? A source of water really is one of the best features, so either buy an ornamental birdbath or create one from a shallow dish with sloping sides. The water should be no deeper than 2” (5 cm) and if you do have a deeper container then you should fill the lower depths of it with good sized stones, to reduce the depth. Ideally the water should be changed every other day, but at this time of year it is essential to make sure that the water does not freeze for long periods of time. Other garden water features, including ponds with shallow sloping sides, are also perfect for many birds to feed and bathe in. Providing birds with additional food materials is worthwhile, but remember to provide a constant supply or they may come to rely on something that is not there when they need it most.

If you have a problem with squirrels, then use a squirrel proof feeder – they resemble bird cages and hold a central cylinder of peanuts, though they can cost up to £40. If squirrels are not a problem, use a cheaper nut feeder, but position it so it is out of range of cats.

Save household scraps for the birds too; they enjoy apples, cooked rice, cheese, old breakfast cereal, raisins and sultanas and, of course, bread. Buy fat balls which contain mixed seeds and hang them from trees or large shrubs where they will provide a fantastic meal for many birds and, provided you position them correctly, means that you can also enjoy watching them. I only buy the net-free fat balls, as birds’ feet can get trapped in the net.

You can also buy grubs and larvae to feed the birds.

These high protein snacks are particularly useful once birds start feeding their young in the spring, and are best distributed on a bird table or even on a garage roof.

They are available by mail order or from garden centres and pet shops.

better. Choose one which is not easily accessible by cats, and position it where you can watch the birds as they feed and drink. I mainly feed the birds on top of an old, established hedge. It is just tall enough for me to reach its flat clipped top surface and I put out bird food on flat wooden trays – perfect for me to view and impossible for cats to get the wrong idea about who is meant to be eating!

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Clubs Mondayss.

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New Malden Rotary Club Where: Malden Golf Club,Traps Lane,When: Monday evenings at 6:15 for 6:45pm Contact: Barry Collins on 07740 257 255 Monday Netball Club When: Mondays 8.30pm Contact: Katie Leason 07910 256107 English Conversation / Lessons For Koreans Where: Christ Church Centre, Coombe Road When: Mondays & Tues, 10.00 am - 12.00 noon All welcome: contact Chris Coke 020 8942 7388.

St James Players If you enjoy acting do come or help backstage. Monday and Wednesdays 8pm New members welcome.

St James Church Hall, Bodley Road NEW MALDEN. Mem Sec: linda@dunnz,net

Tuesdays

Arthritis Care New Malden Branch Arthritis Care Kingston and District Meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the eveningat Alfriston House Berrylands Road Surbiton Contact : Jocelyn King for further information on 0208 942 6745.

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.

NHS Retirement Fellowship- Local Branch Are you retired or about to retire from the NHS? Why not join us on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 10am -12 at Christ Church Hall, Christ Church Road, Surbiton, KT5 8JJ. We have speakers, activities, coffee & chat.

Other outings & activities are also arranged during the month. contact Lorna on 020 8337 4121.

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.

The New Malden Investment Club Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at the Grafton Club, Grafton Road, New Malden. Contact the secretary on 020 8942 1926 for information.

Malden Bridge Club When: Tuesday evenings 7.30 to 10.30pm Where: Graham Spicer Institute, by entrance to Waitrose car park. Contact: John 020 8942 7560 for details.

ACT FOR JUSTICE New Malden Baptist church; Westbury Road. KT3 5BE. When: The first Tuesday of every month, 8 - 9.30pm.

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discuss issues of forced labour, sexual exploitation and domestic servitude, raise awareness and fundraise.

Contact ellykeevil@hotmail.com

Wednesdays

Malden & Coombe Social Club For The Blind When: Alternate Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm Contact; Mike Ball 02089420819 Volunteer drivers/helpers VERY welcome Talking Of Trains In Surbiton Programme of talks which take place locally at the Surbiton Library Hall each Wednesday evening throughout the winter months. The first meeting is free; the fee for the complete year is just £50. www.talking of trains.co.uk Colouring Club A soothing and enjoyable pastime for adults with no skills needed. 10-11am Tudor Williams Coffee House.

No chrge and a free coffee. on 30th Dec, 27th Jan and 24th Feb Royal British Legion, Malden and Coombe Branch meetings are held at the Grafton Club on the second Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm. New members welcome. For details please contact Jan Feist: janfeist@hotmail.com or Lynne Finnerty: rbl. maldenandcoombe@gmail.com or ring 07857 422140

Thursdays

St. John’s Hall is open between 2.00 and 4.00pm for Tea And Chat. If you are on your own please feel free to drop in for a free cup of tea and some company.

411 Malden Road (between Worcester Park station and The Plough). 213 Bus stops nearby.

Malden Camera Club Where: New Malden Library, Kingston Road When: Thursday evenings throughout the year at 7.45pm Contact: www.maldencameraclub.org.uk Malden Centre Orchestra Where: Malden Centre, Blagdon Road When: 10.00-12.00noon, every Thursday (term time only)Contact: Conductor David Benke on 02087868517.

Tolworth Badminton Club Where: Play at Tolworth Recreation Centre When: Club night Thursday evenings 7.30-9.30 Standard: Intermediate/advanced level Contact: tolworthbadmintonclub.co.uk,ring Pat on 0208 395 9175 or just turn up Malden Emergency First Aid Society (Mefas).

Members meet each Thursday evening at 7.30pm for First Aid training. New members required. Everyone welcome. Hall available for hire. Contact Christine on 07966661015.

Kingston Association for The Blind Lunch Club at The Mefas Hall, rear of Malden Centre, Cocks Crescent, New Malden - for people with a severe sight loss - for a Please remember to mention the Village Voice when you speak to our advertisers

sandwich lunch on the last Thursday of every month 12.30 to 2.30 pm. The cost is £3 per person and friends or family are welcome. For further details telephone Kerry at K.A.B. 020 8605 0060.

Come and join our friendly local bridge club at the Shiraz Mirza hall (behind Norbiton station). We play 24 hands of duplicate bridge - with electronic scoring - every Thursday from 7.30 p.m. prompt. Host system so partners always available. £5 table money. Parking available outside the hall. Also buses and trains from very close by. Contact Rosemary Vase 0208 5468719 or Pauline Finn 0208 549 3270 or just turn up Malden And Coombe Flower Decoration Society At St.James Church Hall Bodley Road WHEN the third Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm. Why not come along to these evenings and dazzle your family and friends with your expertise! Visitors £5 If you would like more details please ring Alison Honor on 020 8949 8036.

Malden Wanderers Badminton Club Where:- 22, Cambridge Avenue, KT3 4LE When - 20.30 p.m - 22.00 p.m. We are a friendly club looking for new members.

Please contact - Bobby 07946 532 846.

New Malden Women’s Institute (WI).

Where: Shiraz Mirza Hall, Manor Park Hall, Malden Road, New Malden, KT3 6AV.

2nd Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm Barbara 0208 546 1495 or twocavs@googlemail.com KINGSTON DEBATING SOCIETY An evening of lively intelligent debate, where you get to have your say.

Thursday evenings, 7.45pm 3 December. After Christmas Thursday evenings from 21 January to 10 March Kingston Methodist Church, Avenue Road, off Fairfield South, KT1 2UJ Check out our website at kingstondebating.org.uk

Fridays

Friday Morning Running A mixed group, consisting mainly, but not restricted to, mothers with children in school, meet each Friday morning at 9:50 am in the Pembroke Lodge car park TW10 5HX, for a run of between 3 and 4 miles in Richmond Park. This is a social group of runners with no pressure on ability. New runners are more than welcome (everybody has to start somewhere) and time will be taken to accommodate them. Don’t feel inhibited, come and try us! If you need any further infocall Bob on 07936 240937.

RSPB Epsom and Ewell Local group.

We meet the 2nd Friday of every month at 7.30, apart from July and August, at All Saints Church Hall Fulford Road, West Ewell with guest speakers who

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illustrate their enthusiasm on a variety of natural history subjects. We also have several birding outings throughout the year which is arranged to suit all ages.

There is a small charge for non-members of the RSPB. rspb.org.uk/groups/epsom.

Over 60’s club We meet every Friday at St. James Church Hall. Bodley Road, New Malden from 1pm to 2:30 pm (Doors open at 12:30) We have musical entertainment, a raffle and refreshments. Coach outings are organised during the Summer months. If you would like to join us please contact Sheila on 0208 949 5118 for further information.

The Cast On Café Would you like to learn how to knit, need help and advice on a knitting project or just want to socialise with fellow knitters? Then for just £5 and a free drink, join us every Friday in the café at Tudor Williams, High Street, New Malden, from 10am-12 noon. Contact Alison Forrester on 07778 397957

Saturdays

Saturday Dementia Club staywell Services 2nd Saturday of the month 11am to 2pm in New Malden for people living with dementia, their family and carers, Call 020 8942 8256 and ask for Cathy or Marion or you can send an email to saturdayclub@staywellservices.org

Learn to sew and knit! Develop your creative skills and share them with others! The Sew-and-Sews, a club for all ages. We meet every 1st and 3rd Saturday.

Entry is free-a small charge may be made to cover expenses. Please ring Yunghee Koh on 07533 386918 for more details and before you come along for the first time. Younger children need to be accompanied by an adult. Entrance to the hall is off Malden Road car park.”

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Emanuel Rugby Where: Shannon Corner, KT3 4PU When: Adults Tuesdays and Thursdays,7.30pm, Saturday 2-3pm.

Children: Registration at the club is 1030am with training starting at 11am on Sundays emanuelrugby. co.uk info@emanuelrugby.co.uk Fergus McCarthy 0845 8338974 Graham Spicer Snooker Room Availible for hire during the day and evenings.

Contact Secretary for availibility on 020 8942 2157.

Malden Bowling Club, Lime Grove New Malden Both new and experienced bowlers are assured a warm welcome at our friendly club, with trained coaches on hand to guide and advise. April to September sees us bowling on the green for the outdoor season, but social events for our members are run throughout the year. Sue

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on 0208 395 6778 or John on 0208 949 4315 would be delighted to hear from you. maldenbowlingclub.com Supreme Bowls Club We welcome new bowlers of both sexes, all ages, and all abilities from late April to end of Sept. Come and try bowling for free. We are a friendly club with around 70 members on the Kings College Sports Ground close to Woodies pub at the junction of Thetford Road and Windsor Avenue, New Malden, KT3 5BF. Tel Mick or Di on 020 8942 0294. supremebowling.org.uk.

West Wimbledon Society Table Tennis Club Friendly social table tennis club in Raynes Park welcomes new members (sorry not complete beginners).

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Surbition Bowls Club Alexandra Rec, Tolworth.

Open days Sat/Sun 20/21 April from 2.30pm . Roll ups Tuesday evenings from 5:50pm. Small friendly mixed club (35 players.) New members very welcome. David 020 8224 2385.

From The Ground Up local affordable organic box scheme - Kingston’s own - fresh organic veg, fruit, bread, cheese and preserves at exceptional price. Collection every Saturday from Kingston or Surbiton. fgu@ ttkingston.org for details

Surbiton Croquet Club Where: Alexandra Drive, Berrylands. Croquet is a game for all ages and abilities. All welcome at very friendly club, including (especially!) complete beginners. Free introductory croquet coaching sessions. Contact Chris Osmond 020 8330 6698 Malden Manor Bowls Club, Manor Park, Malden Road.

New members will be made very welcome. Roll ups, league matches, internal and external competitions; we offer bowling for all levels of interest and ability. Our open day this year will be on 16 May. For further details contact Men’s Secretary Gerald 020 8949 4623 or Ladies’ Secretary Malden Manor Bowls Club Where: Manor Park, Malden Road.

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A Malden Man

by Raj Randhawa

New Malden Voices Choir Just before Christmas, I took the family along to watch my wife and her marvellous singing troupethe New Malden Voices choir, perform a medley of modern songs and traditional hymns. This year the concert took place in the main New Malden Methodist Church hall, rather than the upstairs room where they performed last year. The larger more salubrious surroundings, gave the performance a lift.

As we took our seats, the youth choir kicked off proceedings with lovely renditions of ‘My Favourite Things’ and ‘Do You Know How It?’- with gusto and confidence.

Next up, the ladies sang a succession of songs including ‘Peace Like A River’ and Rogers & Hammerstein’s ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ (Liverpool fans among us must have been made up). The concert moved swiftly along with the youth choir and the ladies taking turns to entertain the crowd.

You could see the joy and pride the performers felt as they sang heartily with beaming smiles. It was an accomplished performance and I can only guess how much work their singing teacher Jane and the rest of the group had put in to make sure they were at their best on the day. And they most certainly were.

The New Malden Voices choir meets every Thursday evening between 8-9pm for singing practice. The group would like to invite anyone and everyone to pop along for a sing-a-long. It’s a very relaxed affair and lots of fun. (The youth choir also takes place on Thursdays at 6.15-7.15 pm).

And if you’re still not convinced, check out all of these benefits of singing: Physical.

1. Exercises your lungs. (It tones up your intercostal muscles and diaphragm).

2. Improves sleep.

3. Your heart benefits from increased circulation by improving aerobic capacity.

4. Tones facial muscles.

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Improves posture.

6. Become more mentally alert.

7. Sinuses and respiratory tubes open up.

8. Releases pain-relieving endorphins.

9. Boosts immune system.

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Kids Play There’s lots going on for pre-schoolers Mondays

10am to 11.30am Tots In Tow St John’s Church, Kingston Road Contact Debbie McCarthy 07887 724139 1.15 pm 3.15pm. St James Tiddlers Group We welcome all parents and toddlers, plus big sisters and brothers when they’re on holidays. St James Church Hall, Bodley Rd Contact Angie: 020 8942 2093 9.15 11.15 Stay and Play (0-18 months) - New Malden Children’s Centre, Burlington Road 020 8336 1561.

Bumps and Babies under 1 NCT coffee morning, fortnightly Mondays. 10am to 11.30am. The Watchman Pub, New Malden. All welcome. NCT members and nonmembers. For more information and to confirm the next meeting date please contact newmaldennctcoffee@gmail. com

Tuesdays

10am to 11.45am St Joseph’s Toddler Group St Joseph’s R C Church, Montem Road 9.30am to 11.30am Sparkles United Reformed Church,

Cavendish Hall, Cavendish Road Contact Peggy Cox 020 8949 3402 to visit. 9-11.30 Stay and Play New Malden Children’s Centre, Burlington Road 020 8336 1561

Wednesdays

10am to 11.30am Tots in Tow (see Monday) 10am and 11.45 ST Joseph’s Toddler Group (see Tuesday). 12.30pm - 3.pm Stay and Play (0 - 5 years) - New Malden Children’s Centre, Burlington Road 020 8336 1561

Thursdays

9.45 to 11.30am Methodist Church Parent and Toddler Group Methodist Church, High Street, Contact Julia Morton 020 8942 1288. 9.30am to 12.30pm 9.30 - 12 noon Childminders’ drop in including school holidays, Norbiton Children’s Centre, The Mount School, Dickerage Road, 0208 942 2559 10.30-11am Story Time for age 2.5+ at New Malden Library

Fridays

9.30am to 11.30am Christ Church Parent and Toddler Group Christ Church, Coombe Road Contact Susie Gregerson 020 8241 9423. 9.45am to 11.15am Tadpoles Parent and Toddler Group New Malden Baptist Church, Kingston Road 020 8942 6912 – not a drop in session so call first. 10.30-11.00am Rhyme Time for age 0-3 at New Malden Library 9-12.Toy Library New Malden Children’s Centre, Burlington Road 020 8336 1561. Also at NMCC

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Breastfeeding Support Group - 10.00 - 12.00 - first week of the month Twins Support Group - 10.00 - 12.00 - Second and fourth weeks of the month,

Tuesday-Fridays

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Saturdays

10-12noon Who let the dads out is at Norbiton Children’s Centre, The Mount School, Dickerage Lane, New Malden Runs the third Saturday of every month.

10am-12pm Stay and Play - Dads group - - first Saturday of every month New Malden Children’s Centre, Burlington Road 020 8336 1561.

Every second Saturday of the month, New Malden Library 10.30-11.00am. Free Saturday Rhyme Time for under 5s.

Dads especially welcome. Join us for 30 minutes of rhymes, songs and instrument shaking!

Men behaving Dadly is a group that meets on a Saturday morning once a month in the Christ Church lounge.

Dads bring their young children to enjoy playing with the toys and relax together by eating bacon sandwiches and drinking coffee.

Dads and doughnuts. Toddler group for male carers and their children under 5. New Malden Methodist Church 2-4 pm Oct 24th. Nov 21st. Dec 19th. Plenty of toys and activities and doughnuts! £ 2 per child. Drop in stay as long or short as you wish.

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New Malden Matters

New Malden Residents’ Association In New Malden Residents’ Association we try hard to keep abreast of local issues and developments, so please join us (a bargain at £5 per year). Our organisation thrives as an information exchange on what is happening in New Malden, and encourages all of us to have our say on matters which affect us all.

Recently there have been a plethora of consultations which will affect us. The consultation on Crossrail 2 closed in early January; there was a presentation at the 9th December Neighbourhood Committee. It’s a huge development- if it goes ahead we will have about fifteen years to wait before it becomes operational. Many readers will be aware that the current proposal is for the Crossrail trains to dive underground at Wimbledon and go through to Victoria, although we should still have some trains to Waterloo. Two aspects to note are that New Malden will be one of the main stations to be developed, and the frequency of trains will make level crossings impractical. We have already said that

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alternative access must be found between New Malden and Motspur Park, and to replace the Elm Road crossing.

The consultation on the RBK air quality action plan has also just closed. London has been in breach of EU limits on NO2 and particulate matter for the last five years, and this is expected to continue for another five. Although Kingston has better air quality than central London, central Kingston and the A3 have poor air quality. So is there an air quality monitor at Coombe Boys School?

There should be. Most of the measures in the AQAP focus on traffic management in the light of local population growth, such as lobbying TfL for less polluting buses.

Other boroughs have a wider range of proposals, such as a Tree Strategy, and a Citizen Science project, particularly in schools. In RBK conditions to mitigate air quality will also be put on new developments, although we aren’t told what these are. Generally, it is unclear to many of us residents how the infrastructure and amenity issues arising from new developments are being addressed by the council, a case in point being New Malden House in Blagdon Road, which will be converted from offices into 93 new flats.

A further consultation is taking place on proposed budget cuts (£6.4m) to London’s fire service. In December, figures released by London Fire Brigade showed that eight wards in Kingston had increased response times in 2014-15 because of existing cuts, and I think it is a tall order to expect citizens to propose how

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the savings could be found elsewhere. There are also public discussions about RBK’s greatly reduced budget, and the council leader has stated that he will lobby for a fairer deal. The Local Government Association (which is Conservative led) has protested nationally about the cuts being made to local government, making it almost impossible to discharge mandatory services, let alone optional, but important, services such as centres for young people.

On a brighter note, there has been extensive discussion locally about the development of Cocks Crescent, including a drop-in session and tour of the site in December. Many respondents to the consultation said that if the Malden Centre is to be redeveloped, they would like to see a new centre open before the current one closes. In addition we have been assured that the area of green space on the site will be maintained, even if its shape or location changes. One intriguing possibility is that Cocks Crescent could be the site of a locality centre providing a wide range of services and information to keep people healthy. This concept is part of a new model of integrated health and social care being developed in Kingston and discussed by Kingston HealthWatch.

Liz Meerabeau New Malden Residents’ Association www.newmaldenresidents.org.uk newmaldenresidents@gmail.com

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Recipe Beef stew with horseradish dumplings This is a traditional and warming casserole which is ideal to serve to the family during the chilly winter months. Serve with steamed green vegetables such as broccoli, Savoy cabbage or green beans.

Serves 4 Ready in 3 hours 30 mins 1kg braising steak, cut into chunks 2 tbsp seasoned flour 3 tbsp sunflower oil 2 large onions, peeled and sliced 300ml Guinness 450ml beef stock 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves

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For the dumplings 75g self-raising flour 40g shredded suet 1 tsp grated horseradish 1tbsp freshly chopped parsley 1 Preheat the oven to 170C, 325F, Gas 3. Place the meat and seasoned flour in a large plastic freezer bag. Seal the bag and shake well, until the meat is coated in the flour.

2 Heat half the oil in a large frying pan and brown the meat in small batches, over a high heat. Add more oil if necessary. Transfer the meat to a large casserole dish.

3 Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the onions for 5 minutes. Pour in the Guinness, stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to the boil. Pour the liquid and onions over the meat and add the carrots, thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Cover and cook for about 3 hours until the meat is tender, stirring once.

4 To make the dumplings, place the flour, suet, horseradish and parsley in a large bowl. Season with ½ tsp salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, then stir in enough cold water to mix to a soft dough.

Using lightly floured hands, divide and shape into 8 dumplings.

5 Uncover the stew and gently sit the dumplings on top of the meat. Cover and cook for a further 20 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and risen. Serve sprinkled with extra freshly ground black pepper.

TIP If you don’t want to serve this stew with dumplings, try topping with sliced potatoes instead. Arrange 3 large peeled and thinly sliced potatoes in concentric circles on top of the stew after 2 hours cooking time.

Season well and dot with butter. Return to the oven, uncovered, and cook for a further 1- 1¼ hours until both meat and potatoes are tender.

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4. According to the Gospel of Matthew, Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus in exchange for how many silver coins?

5. Which mythical city has a name that means "the golden one" in Spanish?

6. Which car manufacturer produced a model called the Silver Ghost between 1906 and 1925, a car they claimed was the best in the world?

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Organisations Royal British Legion Malden & Coombe Branch

The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community - serving men and women, veterans and their families.

Help us to continue this support by joining the Malden and Coombe branch for £18.00 annual membership. Youth membership until the age of 17 is also available at a one-off payment of £5.

We hold monthly meetings locally which you can attend although we understand that regular, or any,

attendance may be difficult due to work or other commitments. Your support would be very much appreciated whether or not you can attend meetings.

This year we hope to arrange events and take part in the Malden Fortnight and are currently discussing members’ suggestions and ideas. If you are interested please contact Jan Feist: janfeist@hotmail.com or Lynne Finnerty: rbl.maldenandcoombe@ gmail.com or phone 07857 422140 MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO EVERYONE, NOT JUST MEMBERS OR EX-MEMBERS OF THE FORCES. We desperately need more volunteers for the Poppy Appeal 2016. Please get in touch if you can spare some time.

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