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November Contents
History - Moving House by Robin Gill 6 Beverley Park - ‘Bulb Planting Day’ 11 Finance Can you still get a mortgage if you are an older borrower? 12 School Appeals 14 Quick Quz 15 New Malden Matters 16 Raise a glass to local talent 19 Sudokus 20 Recipe Spice - Cheats’ Chicken Tikka Biryani 22 Helping the homeless 23 Inner Wheel 23 West Barnes Singers & Ukeles 24 Gardening - The Great Cover-Up 26 Clubs The Village 32 Mincemeat Sponge Puddings 33 Rotary 34 Codeword 36 Kid’s play 38 Parkin’ some thoughts 40 A Photographer Dreams 42 Solutions 46 Royal British Legion Malden & Coombe Branch 47
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Welcome to Your Village Voice I’ve just enjoyed a most beautiful sunset from a wonderful vantage point and still relishing the lovely weather - fingers crossed we get a little longer of it before winter sets in. By the time you read this, the clocks will have gone back which hopefully will make us (me!) feel more energised in the mornings. We continue to feel blessed to live near some amazing green spaces and I am still loving our morning dog walks - although you may point out that it has yet to rain much. But even in dry weather our beloved puppy will still find a way to get filthy... Here at home we have the joys/ challenges of mock exams coming up and trying to instil some routine and habit into the studying and revision process. Easier said than done but good discipline to also apply this to all aspects of our lives. But aren’t there so many more distractions (namely electronic devices and more than 4 TV channels!) than when those of us of a certain age were trying to focus and concentrate…. Please do get get in touch if your school, club or organisation is planning any events in December that we can help to promote - at no cost to you. Or if you have a local business and want to get the word out locally then check out our rates online www.maldenmedia.co.uk, or call me for a chat to see what would work best for you. And as a reader, please support the businesses that advertise, and let them know where you got their number from. Remember 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 December one. There are a limited number of copies available from Waitrose, New Malden library, Tudor Willams and the Malden Centre but don’t forget that it is also published online - you can get the link from our website.
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New Malden History Moving house by Robin Gill There are two certainties in life, in that we are born and we die. Some other life changing events happen to most of us. We get married, we have children. Other events which can cause stress outside personal relationships involve, changing our job, and moving house. How much more stress would be involved if you had to move your house piece by piece across London? Essex To Surrey Such a task involved Coombe Woodhouse which stands on Coombe Hill Road very close to Coombe Hill Golf Course. It is described as “A rambling house of timber and red brick nogging, incorporating a timberframed house from Colchester in Essex (Perseverance Inn) carefully taken down in 1910 and transported to Coombe via Ipswich where the architect John Albert
Sherman had some premises.” Being dismantled in sections and re-erected. Every moveable part was lettered and numbered for assembly in Coombe. The only sacrifice to modernity being herringbone bricks used instead of the original wattle and daub. The whole process cost around £30,000 (about £2 million today). New foundations were dug, and servants’ quarters and extra bathrooms, together with hot water and radiators were added. It is a genuine pre-reformation building said to date from 1483. The transportation and re-erection took place over a lengthy period (1911-1912) carried out by the architect. Sherman was an early pioneer of the restoration and re-siting of timber-framed buildings – at least one went to the USA.
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Legend has it, the house was the home of Catherine Parr the sixth and last wife of Henry VIII, but this is open to contention. Catherine sometimes Katherine (signed her name Kateryn), was Queen from 15431547, and died a year later in 1548 after problems in childbirth with her new husband Thomas Seymour. Stained glass windows in the house bears her arms, and the bedrooms have unusual plasterwork detailing Tudor roses, a large crest of Henry VIII and Catherine Parr’s initials, wild boar, deer, and fleur-de-lys. But there is no proof that she ever visited, let alone lived in the property. The panelling inside the building dates from the 15th century and the heraldic glass from the 15th-17th century bought in by the owner Walter ThorntonSmith. The house was built with two storeys, a tiled roof and a Tudor arched wooden doorway, had been built as a private residence. It was owned by the Freshfields, a Quaker family who had made money through salt. They also owned a number of inns in the area including the Swan, and this was renamed The Perseverance in the 19th century, and later was converted into tenements, then into a furniture store, before becoming part of the Colchester Brewery.
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of an investment and property trust, and was on the board of Fortnum and Masons where he contributed his taste and knowledge to the interior decoration of their premises in Piccadilly. He also worked on the board of the Waldorf Hotel again in an advisory role. He only lived in the property at Coombe for a short period before leasing it out. Occupants In February 1914 the property was let for a short period, to Lord Crewe then Secretary of State for India. The area was under close guard by the local police due to the possibility of attack by fire from militant suffragettes. The new occupants of the house in the early 1920s were Sir Ernest and Lady Horlick who had inherited the malted drinks empire. They added the east wing for more domestic quarters. Whilst living at the property it became one of the centres of local social life, with parties when I’m sure something stronger than a bedtime beverage would have been served. The house was placed on the market a number of times during the 1920s but there were no takers, and the Horlicks continued to live there until 1929/30 when Lady Horlick started proceedings to divorce her husband on grounds of his adultery at the Hotel Metropole in Brighton. The proceedings were uncontested, and Lady Horlick sold first the property in 1930, and then some of its furniture.
but with no takers, it was used to help the war effort. At the outbreak of the second world war the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital became an independent unit in the Emergency Medical Service for the treatment of air-raid casualties. Severe damage was sustained from enemy bombing, resulting in the total loss of the Pathology Department and the West Wing of the Nurses’ Home in London, as a consequence of this damage a complete hospital unit with 35 beds was established at Coombe Woodhouse, Kingston Hill, which functioned most successfully from February 1942 until May 1946. One of its patients was Agnes Baden-Powell the younger sister Of Robert Baden-Powell, and founder of the Girl Guide Movement in 1909. In April 1945 aged 86, Agnes was staying in a hotel in Kingston, when she had a fall and was admitted to the hospital a couple of days letter. Her family were informed that she was getting worse during May, and her brother Donald visited the hospital, but Agnes died on 6th June a month after the end of the war in Europe. It was during this period that we almost lost the property to William Randolph Hearst the American newspaper magnate, who was told about the historic building by a high-ranking US officer a patient at the hospital. Fortunately, inquiries revealed that no export licence would be issued frustrating the would-be purchaser.
Coombe Woodhouse became the home of Major John Edgar Hill in 1930, he was to become the Charter Mayor of the Maldens and Coombe when it became a borough in its own right in 1936, and he committed both his own time and money to make that year an undoubted success. He added a snooker and billiards room to the house, but kept faith with the Tudor period by putting in deep window seats and oak beams. Hill served in Egypt and the East in the First World War. He was also a director of the London Brick Company, and a prospective candidate for the Conservatives on the Isle of Ely in the 1930s. He died in March 1937. Care home The house was again placed on the market in 1940,
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In the 1950s it was owned by Sir Charles Colston the chairman of Hoover, and founder of the Colston washing up machine, who tested his dish-washers on site.
and nine reception rooms lying within one acre of land. It is presently owned by the director of a food manufacturing company after purchasing the property in 2004.
Beating the bulldozers The house was scheduled to be demolished in the early 1960s to be replaced by three properties, organised by near neighbours, but following a public outcry both locally and nationally, the property was reprieved. Malden Council’s initial view was that it was not a genuine Elizabethan building, and therefore not protected. But Mr Sherman, the original architect responsible for the transportation of the building was still alive, and had kept meticulous records that he was able to produce after fifty years proving its authenticity. This not doubt saved the property from demolition.
So, if anybody asked you which is the oldest house in the Maldens And Coombe, you now have another contender.
In 1962 the house was bought by the Teresian Society for £43,000. This is a Spanish Christian Organisation who changed the name of the property to Cedar Court, and operated a language and finishing school for over forty years from the building. The property was valued at £4.5 million in 2002, and this has risen to £14 million in todays money. It currently houses twelve bedrooms, eight bathrooms,
My thanks to Mrs Julie Roberts late of Laburnum Grove, without whose ground-breaking work on this remarkable property, this article could not have been written.
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Community Beverley Park - ‘Bulb Planting Day’ On 4th October the ‘Friends of Beverley Park’ held a ‘Bulb Planting Day’ in the park. Thanks to the generosity of local folk, some 2000 daffodil bulbs and 300 tulip bulbs had been donated. This was our first ‘bulb planting day’ for the Park but it was so successful that we hope to make it an annual event. In addition to the members from the Friends who turned up on the day to plant the bulbs, special thanks must go to pupils of The Study school, New Malden
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Finance Can you still get a mortgage if you are an older borrower?
An interest rate ‘stress test’ is also carried out to gauge whether you could afford repayments if interest rates rise over the term. It is a good idea to carry out this test yourself before applying, using a number of projected interest rates.
Whether you are moving house or remortgaging an existing property, you may find it difficult to secure a mortgage as you get older. Some mortgage lenders are reluctant to take pension income into account, which means you could be refused if you have already retired, or want a mortgage term that continues past your retirement date.
If you have not retired yet, lenders will need information about your pension including its current value, the income you are likely to receive in retirement, and your intended retirement date. You will also need to provide proof if you have other income, such as that from investments, property, or shares.
So what is the likelihood of securing a mortgage when you are 50+ and is there anything you can do to increase your chances of being accepted? Is there an age limit for getting a mortgage? Officially there is no upper age limit for a mortgage, but providers use their own in-house criteria when assessing a mortgage application. They may apply an age limit for older people taking out new mortgages, and another for when the mortgage must be paid off. These limits are typically 65-70 years of age, and 70-85 years old respectively. This means that if you are aged 60, for example, and looking for a mortgage term of 25 years, your options may be limited. Is there anything you can do to increase your chances of securing a mortgage? • Consider your overall financial situation Mortgage lenders look for a good credit history when assessing affordability, and an income that offers reassurance of your ability to repay over the full mortgage term. They will assess your financial position as a whole, and use caution to control their own exposure to risk. • Reduce your outgoings By reducing your spending, and paying down debt over six months or so prior to your mortgage application, you stand a better chance of success and may be able to access a wider choice of products that offer better terms. • Use a mortgage broker Obtaining the services of a mortgage broker who understands this particular market is a good idea. If too many mortgage applications are rejected, it can adversely affect your credit status, which then has a knock-on effect to any future applications you make. A knowledgeable mortgage broker will be able to assess your financial situation, understand each lender’s criteria, and focus on those most likely to accept your application. Mortgage affordability checks New regulations introduced following the 2008 recession, known as the Mortgage Market Review rules, mean that lenders must make more stringent affordability checks prior to lending. As a result, all regular payments leaving your bank account will affect the affordability calculation, and reduce the amount you are able to borrow.
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Acknowledging longer life expectancies There has been a trend in recent years for longer life expectancies to be acknowledged, along with the fact that, for a variety of reasons, people need to borrow money later in life. The higher cost of housing, helping children onto the property ladder, or late entry into the housing market, can all result in the need for a mortgage after you have reached 50 years of age. Gone are the days when mortgages were repaid well before retirement. Some lenders have reacted positively to this, and responded by extending their upper age limits for mortgage applicants. Mortgages for older people It is often smaller building societies that offer flexibility with regard to age, with high street banks remaining steadfast in their cautionary approach to mortgages in retirement. • The Family Building Society offers mortgage terms of up to 25 years for a 70 year old, and up to a five-year term for someone aged 90 years old. • Aldermore Bank is a specialist mortgage lender that allows repayments to continue up to the age of 99. • According to the Building Societies Association (BSA), some building societies operate with no upper age limit at all for mortgages. These include, but are not limited to, Cumberland, Bath, Chorley, Cambridge, Ipswich, and Buckinghamshire Building Societies.³ Are there any alternatives to getting a mortgage? Equity release Equity release is a financial product that releases money from a property under certain conditions. It may provide an alternative to a ‘standard’ mortgage or remortgage if you own your home outright, but you must seek advice from a qualified financial adviser before proceeding. Downsizing Moving to a smaller home that you can buy outright, or in a cheaper area, may be an option, and would help you unlock a lump sum of cash. Guarantor mortgages Some mortgage lenders may be willing to consider a guarantor mortgage when you are older, whereby one of your children guarantees they will meet the repayments if you cannot afford them.
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Schools
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, New Malden, has also entered the Aviva Community Fund Initiative and is looking for the support of the local community to win a grant of £25,000 for the school.
Coombe Boys’ School in New Malden has exciting plans in place to bring learning to life for all pupils in an innovative project to get boys learning outside of the classroom. The Parents and Friends Association of Coombe Boys’ School are appealing for your votes to support them in gaining a grant from the Aviva Community Fund to create a fantastic outdoor learning space - the “HandsOn Hub” for the school and local community. The “Hands-on Hub” project will see an area of the school grounds transformed into a mini woodland where a tipi with wood burning stove will provide an all-weather space for outdoor learning which will bring many school subjects alive. Pupils will also get the opportunity to reconnect with nature and learn hands-on skills with a range of activities to engage all their senses. Neil Beckett, Coombe Boys’ Student Support Manager, recognises that outdoor education provides all pupils, whatever their ability, with a chance to shine. “When you take learning outside the classroom, pupils’ confidence grows, and with that you see improvements in their academic work. Outdoor learning also develops key skills including co-operation, resilience and problem-solving which are crucial for our boys’ success not only in school but throughout life.” To be in with a chance of securing the funding Coombe Boys’ PFA need as many people as possible to vote for the project and are asking everyone in the local community to help. Voting is easy, just visit www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/voting/project/ view/4-3051, register and cast your votes by 20th November. You’ll get 10 votes and they’d love it if you could use all 10 of your votes for this worthwhile project. Louise Williams, Coombe Boys’ PFA volunteer says, “We are very proud to be involved with this project. The school has always been committed to ‘providing a world of opportunities’ for the boys and the HandsOn Hub will really benefit the young people in our community. Please vote for us!”
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Sacred Heart serves nearly 400 children from the areas of Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Motspur Park, Worcester Park and New Malden. As the school, situated on Burlington Road, only benefits from two concrete playgrounds and sadly lacks green space, Sacred Heart’s active Parent Staff Association (PSA) has submitted an application to the Aviva Community Fund in the hope of winning £25,000 to invest in a transformation of the school's outdoor spaces. Instead of plain concrete there would be nature spaces, fun seating areas, a sensory corner, and lots of opportunities for physical activities including a climbing wall, basketball nets, new play apparatus and sports equipment, and more. Sacred Heart staff, parents and children are very excited about this potential project and are working hard to make it happen. Lending your support is simple and only takes a few minutes. You can vote for Sacred Heart Primary School’s project at: https://community-fund.aviva.co.uk/voting/project/ view/4-1877 Like all state schools, Sacred Heart faces ongoing funding cuts. Winning the £25,000 grant could have a real, positive impact on our children and the local area. The PSA is hoping to supplement the grant with a crowdfunding page enabling the public to contribute directly to the project (crowdfunder.co.uk/sacredheart-school-playground-makeover). Voting and crowd funding close on Tuesday 20th November. “In today's digital world, where childhood obesity is an ever-increasing issue, we'd love to transform our children's play area to make physical activity fun, challenging and above all something they can't wait to partake in!” says Helen Rattos, PSA Chair. "We hope that the families, friends and local community will back our bid wholeheartedly and help make our school a truly wonderful place to learn.” Helen Rattos, PSA Chair sacredheart.psa@gmail.com
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New Malden Matters A Vision for New Malden On 9th October New Malden Residents’ Association organised a meeting in the Methodist church, attended by over 100 people. We had a panel of speakers, comprising Cllr Malcolm Self, portfolio holder for planning policy, Cllr Nicola Sheppard, opposition spokesperson for housing, Peter Karpinski, local resident and champion of developing the Urban Room, a physical space to foster meaningful connections between people and place, and Jean Vidler of the Kingston Environment Centre, who has participated in the consultation on the Tolworth Plan, working with Robin Hutchinson, director of the Community Brain. The background to our discussion is familiar to many readers- how can councillors and residents shape their local environment when the government does not understand local government and has stripped out funding, and the planning constraints include the London Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework, both of which mandate a large increase in homes? The housing pressure is worsened by the increased dominance of London and the south-east in the last forty years and the hollowing-out of so many post-industrial towns. Nationally it is worsened by land banking (or hoarding?). The journalist Steve
Howell (Big Issue, 8-14 October 2018) has examined the latest financial reports of the top ten housebuilders and using their own figures has calculated that Taylor Wimpey has 13 years’ supply of building plots (potential homes) including five years’ supply which already have planning permission. Berkeley Group has 15 years’ supply, of which nearly ten years’ worth have planning permission. Restoring the role of local authorities in providing housing would limit the hoarding, but a review of land banking by Oliver Letwin MP has already made clear that his recommendations won’t ‘impair’ the housebuilders, so we won’t hold our breath. A second important element in place shaping is the vitality of town centres, badly affected by the shift to shopping on-line. Shopkeepers are also grappling with the effect of the business rates hike last year- a double-edged sword since it affects the vitality of the high street, but local authorities are increasingly reliant on business rates. There have been several reviews of the high street, such as the one by Mary Portas, and an expert panel chaired by Sir John Timpson is currently gathering evidence. Several towns considerably poorer than Kingston, such as Doncaster, are addressing the challenge, offering something that digital retailers can’t, ‘a noisy, very human-focused place for socialising and collective experience’. The councillors on our panel considered that little could be done to shape the high street, but there must be some
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possibilities, or why would the previous council have commissioned a detailed, year-long consultation to produce a Tolworth Plan? This includes a spatial study, a review of current planning policy, a market analysis of the demand for various types of use (residential, office, etc), an economic and demographic study, and a study of connectivity and air quality. The vision statement for Tolworth includes that it should be ‘an accessible and well-connected place, known for its quality of life, community and district role within RBK’ with ‘a successful broadway, including shops, services and civic uses’. Many of us would say that is exactly want we want for New Malden. Last January Cllr Davis gave a commitment to move towards a New Malden Plan, including a discussion with Merton, but we have had an election since then. Cllr Self told us at our October meeting that we won’t get an Area Plan as a new Local Plan for the whole of RBK is being drafted, starting with an Issues and Options paper on the agenda of the 8th November Strategy, Housing and Planning Committee. We expect New Malden to get its fair share of attention in that. Cocks Crescent inevitably came up on the agenda in October. Again, in January Cllr Davis anticipated a planning application in early 2019, but the change in administration has delayed that. Cllr Self assured us that the SPD (planning document) agreed in April 2017 will be used, so at least we aren’t going back to square one, and that there ‘is likely to be’ a new pool. Nick Boys Smith from Create Streets spoke briefly from the audience.
His organisation has been commissioned by RBK to get the views of various groups, including NMRA and the Kingston Society. It is acknowledged that there are ‘stark trade-offs’ as it is a difficult site to develop, but we need to keep reminding councillors that there are only two swimming pools and two adult education centres in the whole of RBK, so Cocks Crescent serves a much wider population than just New Malden and should get community infrastructure levy (CIL) money from the other neighbourhoods accordingly. Peter Karpinski had the excellent suggestion that a public square in Cocks Crescent could host a statue by Sir Anthony Caro, an eminent local resident after whom the adjacent Caro Place is named. This brings me to my final theme, the importance of culture in place shaping, emphasised by all our speakers. Our questioner asked when New Malden can expect to see our share of the funding given to RBK for its culture strategy, and whether RBK would make culture part of the CIL. Both this article and our meeting have only scratched the surface of the future vision for New Malden, but NMRA intends to continue this conversation and to be part of the new developments. Liz Meerabeau New Malden Residents’ Association www.newmaldenresidents.org.uk
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Food and drink Raise a glass to local talent Local resident Amy Wislocki has been editor of leading international wine magazine Decanter for 18 years It's all too easy when you reach the wine aisles at the end of your weekly shop to reach for that trusty, familiar bottle – or for whatever's on promotion. Maybe you'd like to try something different, but are concerned that without expert advice, you may be taking a risk. It's one of the shortcomings of the supermarket: the wine shelves contain a multitude of hidden gems, but it can be hard to unearth them. This is why I've launched my Wine Walk service (see ad below) – I'll help you navigate the wine aisles of wherever you usually shop locally, giving you expert advice and recommendations, tailored to your budget and taste.
And on occasions where you want to push the boat out, why not visit local wine merchant Wined Up Here. There's an impressive range of bottles, many that you would never find in your local supermarket, and winemakers from around the globe regularly visit while they're in London, to present their wines. Even at 10am on a Saturday there's a steady stream of customers, many seeking advice. 'I need an Italian red to go with pasta puttanesca,' asked one gentleman – typical of the requests made, according to owner Charlotte, who worked in the wine trade for many years before opening the shop in 2007. Just along from Wined Up Here (30 Coombe Road, KT2 7AG), you'll find a butcher, fishmonger and sushi shop that supplies to Nobu. Freshly baked bread, cheese, olives and chocolate are also sold in the wine shop, so it's a good destination if you're planning a special meal.
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Community Helping the homeless With around 40 rough sleepers on the streets of Kingston on any one night, KCAH working along with our partners such as SPEAR, Joel Community Services and RBK have a fantastic opportunity, with government funding, to open an Autumn/Winter Night Shelter for anyone who is street homeless! Open from 24th September, our ‘dry’ (no alcohol permitted) shelter enables rough sleepers to attend without having registered beforehand at KCAH and allows guests to come and go as they please during the course of the evening and night. It takes place at Everyday Church (‘The Haven’) 46, Union Street: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and at John Bunyan Baptist Church, 26 Cromwell Road, on a Friday. The cap is 30 on any one night and 33 different rough sleepers have attended so far. We provide only very basic food e.g. canned soup and pot noodles, so no amazing culinary skills needed! This fantastic new initiative will not affect the traditional Winter Night Shelter Scheme which will kick in, as usual, in February/March 2019.
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The Inner Wheel Club of New Malden The Inner Wheel Club of New Malden have presented a “Peace” rose to New Malden Methodist Church to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. The “Peace” rose will be planted in the garden outside the church to be enjoyed by the members of the community. The devastating effects of war were still very much in evidence together with the inequality across the classes when Inner Wheel was formed in 1923 to operate alongside Rotary. From its very beginnings Friendship and Service have always been at the heart of Inner Wheel. Meeting together they quickly saw that help was needed in many areas and began helping and raising money to alleviate the hardship everywhere after the first World War.
Over the years Inner Wheel has retained its close association with Rotary and still supports both local and international charities and has evolved into one of the largest women’s voluntary organisations in the world. We meet once a month at the Tasty Affair, 70 Central Road, Worcester Park KT4 8HX at p.m. and enjoy a meal together and often a speaker. We are a friendly organisation and welcome new members. If you would like to come along please telephone Janet 020 8393 9434.
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Music West Barnes Singers We are a friendly choir always looking for new members in all voice parts. Drawn from a wide range of ages and backgrounds we perform four varied concerts a year in the local area with professional soloists and orchestras for the bigger works. There is no audition to join. Just turn up and join in with no obligation. Wednesday evenings 8 – 10pm, Holy Cross Church Hall, Adela Avenue, Motspur Park. Contact Penelope Prendergast 020 8648 3987 Come and hear us sing highlights from the Messiah and carols with the Choristers from St Mary’s Wimbledon at our Christmas Concert on Saturday 1st December at 7.30pm St Saviour's Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park. Follow us on Facebook: www.westbarnessingers.co.uk Twitter: @wbarnessingers
Do ukulele? The ukulele is a great instrument. It’s simple to learn, affordable and portable. There are loads of great online tutorials and downloadable music to be found that don’t even need you to be able to read sheet music. In fact, with just three chords (C, F and G) you will be able to play hundreds of songs easily. The only problem when you use these resources is it’s difficult to gauge if you’re making mistakes or could do things better. The New MUGs are the village’s own local performance group and a great chance to learn and improve with the support of others. The MUGs meet weekly and over an evening and a few drinks we play a mix of songs, some for fun, others with a view to performing. We’ve tried loads of pieces over the years and our repertoire now stretches over six decades of pop, rock and movie music. As we get to know a song we’ll try out harmonies or instruments to give the song additional depth. We play and sing for fun and to help good causes. Over the years we’ve performed at multiple events at Brooklands Museum, the Surbiton Food Festival and Putney’s Half Moon pub. We have also played for local school fairs, community groups and the annual Scout Cream Tea. A favourite audience is a local Mencap group where we perform alongside Kew’s Ukewleles. The group is always pleased to make new friends. If you have a ukulele and would like to improve your technique, learn some new songs, have a laugh and help support some good causes you can find out more on our facebook page - facebook.com/NewMUGs. Just get in touch and we’ll be happy to invite you along to our next open evening. Players of all abilities are welcome, all we ask for is enthusiasm!
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Gardening The Great Cover-Up Pippa Greenwood Any garden will look more interesting with some variation in the height of the plants. By all means include some tall plants but don’t forget how attractive and useful groundcover planting can be, covering the soil with good-looking foliage plus, in some cases, flowers or berries. Some ground-cover plants are available as ‘bare root’ plants, lifted from a field and ready for putting in to the ground whilst they are dormant. Now is a great time to buy them, ready to plant during suitable weather over the coming months. Ground-cover plants are also often available in potted form, especially the smaller, less woody plants. These can be planted now too, or – as their roots are wellencased in compost – at any time of the year, though for best results avoid extremely cold and wet weather or the very hottest and driest period in summer. A ground-cover bed is an excellent way to reduce your gardening workload – once planted, it needs little maintenance and almost looks after itself. It will need watering during the first year or two, especially in dry weather, so that the roots can establish. One of the best uses for ground cover is on a steep slope, where access is difficult or even dangerous. Once installed, a ground cover-clad slope will be simpler to look after than a grassy one. Sloping gardens or windswept spots can suffer soilslippage or erosion if left unplanted. The roots of your ground-cover planting will help secure the soil and the stems and foliage will help protect the soil surface. Ground cover will also prevent weeds from thriving, by starving them of light and providing competition in open spaces. For best effect choose plants which are evergreen and so hold their leaves throughout the year.
Sometimes it can be difficult to spot suitable groundcover plants unless the nursery or garden centre has a designated area for them, so, when searching out plants always carefully read the information provided. Ideally you want those where the stated height is smaller than the stated spread – it is outwards not upwards you are after! Look for clues in the plants’ Latin names too – those with words suggesting spread out or horizontal are often useful e.g. prostrata (prostrate), horizontalis (horizontal), repens (creeping). BOX: Twelve Great Ground Cover Plants Taxus baccata ‘Repens Aurea’ , Hypericum calycinum moserianum, Hedera, Lonicera pileata, Pernettya mucronata, Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’, Euonymus fortuneii, Ceanothus prostrates thyrsiflorus var.repens, Cotoneaster horizontalis, Cotoneaster ‘Gnom’, Vinca Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and you’ll find some great gardening items and perfect Christmas gifts for gardeners: a ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ gift card (great vegetable plants and weekly advice from Pippa), stylish cloches, the fantastic SpeedHoe, raised bed kits, gardening tools, Grower Frames, signed books and more! Or why not book Pippa for a gardening talk at your gardening club?
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New Malden Rotary Club Malden Golf Club,Traps Lane Monday evenings 6.15 for 6.45pm
Secretary 07946526783 Barry Collins 07740 257 255
Fit For Life – Older adults fitness. Every Monday at 9:35am. Improve balance, strength and flexibility. No mat exercises. All exercises are seated or standing. Advanced Circuit Training suitable for those with good base level of fitness. Every Monday 10:30am Where: New Malden Library, KT3 3LY When: Every Monday during term time. Booking required. First session FREE. Contact Sabrina sqactive@ yahoo.co.uk or 07739 147987 Monday Netball Club Mondays 8.30pm Katie Leason 07910 256107
English Conversation Group meeting during term-time from 10.00 to 12.00. Chris & Elspeth Coke; telephone 0208-942-7388 mobile 07903618159
St James Players If you enjoy acting do come or help backstage. Mon and Weds 8pm St James Church Hall, Bodley Road New Malden. Mem Sec: linda@dunnz.net
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Kingston and District Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance meet on the last Tuesday every month except July and August, and December when we hold a Xmas Lunch. In addition to our main interest of keeping in touch with local and national issues affecting pensioners, we arrange a variety of speakers to entertain us on lighter subjects, such as 24th April, Round the World on a reclining bicycle, 29 May a Quiz and 26th June slide show on Central America. Venue: Marion House, Girl Guides Hut, Tadworth Avenue, New Malden KT3 DJ, from 2pm to 4.15pm. Mrs Brenda Denby, 0208 398 6054 brendadenby@live.co.uk.
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Fencing Club, every Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:30 pm at Coombe Boys’ School, College Gardens, New Malden KT3 6NU. Children & adults, beginners & experienced fencers are all welcomed. Equipment is provided. club@kingstonfencing.co.uk kingstonfencing.co.uk
Early Morning Running Group Hill training on The Hamptons, covering 6-8 miles. Mixed ability group. No fee. Meet: The gates of Sir Joseph Hood Playing Fields, Marina Ave, Motspur Park, KT3 6NE. (Three minutes walk from Motspur Park station). Time: 6.00am at the gates. Finish 7.30-7.45am. Olwen 07941 898896, olwenseear@gmail.com.
Arthritis Care New Malden Branch Arthritis Care Kingston and District Meetings 3rd Tuesday of the month 7.30pm in the evening at Alfriston House Berrylands Road Surbiton Jocelyn King 0208 942 6745
The New Malden Ladies Badminton Club When: Tuesday at the Malden Centre from 20.30 till 10pm We are a mixed ability club looking for new members. Lynda 020 8949 2673 or just pop in.
NHS Retirement Fellowship 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 Royal British Legion, Hollyfield Road, Surbiton, KT5 AL. We have speakers, activities, coffee & chat. Other outings & activities are also arranged during the month. Lorna 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 Lily 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. Secretary 020 8942 1926
Malden Bridge Club When: Tuesday evenings 7.30-10.30pm Graham Spicer Institute, by entrance to Waitrose car park. John 020 8942 7560
Act For Justice New Malden Baptist church; Westbury Road. KT3 5BE. first Tuesday of every month, 8 - 9.30pm. This group aims to combat human trafficking. We’ll discuss issues of forced labour, sexual exploitation and domestic servitude, raise awareness and fundraise. ellykeevil@hotmail.com
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Malden & Coombe Social Club For The Blind Alternate Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm Mike Ball 020 8942 0819 Volunteer drivers/helpers VERY welcome Talking Of Trains In Surbiton Talks at the Surbiton Library Hall each Wed evening throughout the winter months. 1st meeting free, cost £50pa www.talkingof trains.co.uk
Colouring Club A soothing and enjoyable pastime for adults with no skills needed. 1011am at Cafe Galio. Royal British Legion, Malden and Coombe Branch meetings are held at the Grafton Club on the second Wed of the month at 2.30pm. New members welcome. Jan Feist: janfeist@hotmail.com
Thursdays
KINGSTON U3A SINGERS! 10.30 - 12.30, Glenmore House, 6 The Crescent, Surbiton KT6 4BN. We enjoy singing many different styles of music. There is no formal audition but we are looking for the ability to sing in tune, a willingness to practice at home between rehearsals and, above all, an enthusiasm for making music. A quarterly charge is levied to cover choir expenses. Please ring Helga Randall 020 8397 8712 or Roger Dench on 07759 020433. Early Morning Running Group Speed work on tarmacked areas,
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totaling 6-8 miles. Mixed ability group. No fee. Meet: The gates of Sir Joseph Hood Playing Fields, Marina Ave, Motspur Park, KT3 6NE. (Three minutes walk from Motspur Park station). Time: 6.00am at the gates. Finish 7.30-7.45am. Olwen 07941 898896, olwenseear@gmail.com. New Malden Quilters Association is a not-for-profit group which meets on the first Thursday evening of each month at St John The Divine, Kingston Road, New Malden from 7.30 – 9.30.pm Refreshments are provided during the evening. We enjoy a variety of speakers, workshops, meetings, friendship and welcome anyone interested in Quilting and its associated crafts. £6 entry for guests. We are lucky to have a number of talented members who are willing to share their knowledge and expertise with us. A warm welcome is extended to all visitors, especially beginners. farnboroughskid@gmail.com 075785780726
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. The Malden and Coombe Townswomen’s Guild welcome new members. We meet at 10am on the third Thursday of the month at the United Reformed Church hall in New Malden. We are a friendly group of women of all ages and backgrounds. We have interesting speakers from various organisations; outings, clubs, bring and buy sales and competitions. We charge just £3 for your first visit which includes coffee and biscuits. Deirdre Banks on 020 89494743
Malden Camera Club New Malden Library, Kingston Road Thurs evenings throughout the year at 7.45pm www.maldencameraclub.org.uk
Malden Centre Orchestra Malden Centre, Blagdon Road, 10am-12noon every Thursday (term
time only). Come and enjoy great symphonic music in a friendly group of players under the leading of an experience conductor. newmaldenorchestra.weebly.com Contact: pbuttaboni@yahoo.co.uk Tolworth Badminton Club Tolworth Recreation Centre Thursday evenings 7.30-9.30 Intermediate/advanced level tolworthbadmintonclub.co.uk Pat 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. Christine 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 sandwich lunch on the last Thursday of every month 12.30 to 2.30 pm. £3 per person and friends or family are welcome.Kerry at K.A.B. 020 8605 0060
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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 Thurs from 7.30pm.Host system so partners always available. £5 table money. Parking available outside the hall. Also buses and trains from very close by. Rosemary Vase 0208 5468719 or Pauline Finn 0208 549 3270 or just turn up
Malden And Coombe Flower Decoration Society St.James Church Hall Bodley Road 3rd Thurs of the month 7.30pm. Why not come along to these evenings and dazzle your family and friends with your expertise! Visitors £6 Alison Honor 020 8949 8036 Malden Wanderers Badminton Club 22, Cambridge Avenue, KT3 4LE When - 8.30-10pm We are a friendly club looking for new members. Bobby 07946 532 846 New Malden Women’s Institute Shiraz Mirza Hall, Manor Park Hall, Malden Road, New Malden, KT3 6AV. 2nd Thurs of each month at 7.30pm Barbara 0208 546 1495 or twocavs@googlemail.com
Kingston Debating Society An evening of lively intelligent debate, where you get to have your say. Thurs7.45pm 10 March Kingston Methodist Church, Avenue Road, off Fairfield South, KT1 2UJkingston debating.org.uk New Malden Youth Choir for children 7-15 years old 6.15-7.15 every Thursday in term time at New Malden Methodist Church Contact Jane on 07775654854
Fridays
Craft Group We meet at New Malden Baptist Church on the 1st Friday of the month from 7.30pm - 10pm to knit, crochet, sew, papercraft, bead. Fiona on 0208 949 8269 or ron_fibb@tiscali.co.uk.
RSPB Epsom & Ewell Local group 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 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 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. Sheila 0208 949 5118
Saturdays
their family and carers, Call 020 8942 8256 and ask for
Cathy or Marion email saturdayclub@staywellservices.org Learn to sew and knit! Do you want to learn to sew or knit, improve your skills or just meet other knitters and sewers to work and chat? Join the Sew and Sews on the second and fourth Saturdays at 10.30 a.m. at St. James’ Bodley Road. Everyone welcome. 50p for refreshments.
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Emanuel Rugby Shannon Corner, KT3 4PU 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
Malden Lime Grove Bowling Club, New Malden Both new and experienced bowlers are welcome at our friendly club with coaching on hand to guide and advise. We bowl outside from late April to the end of September, but social events for members are run throughout the year. For enquiries ring Sue on 0208 395 6778 or John on 0208 949 4315 www.maldenlimegrovebowlingclub.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. 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). 020 8947 3564. Surbition Bowls Club Alexandra Rec, Tolworth. Roll ups Tuesday evenings from 5,50pm. Small friendly mixed club (35 players.) David 020 8224 2385
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. 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. Men’s Secretary Gerald 020 8949 4623 or Ladies Secretary 020 8394 0877.
Saturday Dementia Club staywell Services 2nd Saturday of the month 11am to 2pm in New Malden for people living with dementia,
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Are you suffering from back or neck pain? If so, come along to our free information event: Tuesday 13 November 6.45pm arrival for a 7.00pm start at Spire St Anthony’s Hospital Mr Amarjit Anand, Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon, will be discussing the causes of back and neck pain, as well as advising on treatment options. Book now to reserve your place: 020 8335 4646 info@spirestanthonys.com www.spirestanthonys.com
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The Arts The Village, New Malden “Once upon a time a long long time ago the area of Malden was famous for it’s exquisite honey. Malden (Monument Hill) was a tranquil place full of green hills and valleys with flourishing orchards that produced the greatest honey in all the land. Many said it was because the chickens who roamed the hive orchards were the happiest around, never bothered by a single fox, they ate the insects on fallen apples and fertilised the rich soil. Others said it was because the first apple trees came from a seed dropped by a passing bird who had visited the gardens of paradise. Nevertheless everyone agreed, the honey from the apple orchards was exquisite. You could taste the pure white apple blossom and see and feel the warm glow of the sun in the golden nectar of Malden honey. In fact it was so good that even The Kings of England followed Beelines to gather and meet in the Fairfields to sample the elixir of the local bee villages of Southbeetown, Northbeetown and Honey-Coombe. The Kings gatherings were renowned for their celebratory and playful nature, full of laughter, dance and music all fuelled by the sharing of food and drinks such as honey meade, cider, cheese and chutney from the Beegroves. These early community gatherings were vital in the building of relationships after historic battles were lost and wars were won, the celebrations healed and re-connected people, they helped re build community spirit, they helped to create a United Kingdom” This little story is part of a wider community arts initiative called The Village, New Malden that intends to increase local awareness of the local cultural offerings and to campaign for a community space to showcase them. Behind this project lies concern that rapid property growth, online retail, increase in commuting and out of town retail parks have changed the face of every home and High St up and down the country. People spend less time in each others physical company and more time with a screen. Yet we know from research that shared experiences of stories, music, theatre, nourishment, laughter and art can provide sustenance of the spirit, improve health and well being and increase a sense of connectedness to community. Thankfully New Malden does manage to retain some sense of community spirit thanks to events like The Malden Fortnight and Christmas parade. It also has an abundance of culture and if we work at it- the ability to deliver a greater balance for the community between new homes and public provisions during this time of property growth. If we plan well, hold local councillors, developers and custodians of community spaces to account we can protect our valued and much needed community provisions. We will all benefit a great deal from a growth in the amazing cultural offerings
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available in New Malden. We already have many accomplished artists, musicians, writers, makers and creatives of all kinds living locally. We are home to Glastonbury Green Radio, Comedy outside the box, Surrey Steampunk Convivial, Kpop competitions, music gigs, poetry readings, open mics, St James Players and Music in New Malden who among others provide high quality classical concerts. This wealth of talent and opportunity is currently under promoted and has potential to be joined by much more. I think it is time we provide a focus to this creativity and showcase our strengths. So I have created an FB group (The Village New Malden) that lists local arts events and opportunities. I run a Creative Lounge at El Toro on Burlington Rd, Tues 8-10pm. This is a space for creatives to meet and share their work in progress, find inspiration and develop their art. Lastly if you haven’t guessed it already I am campaigning to ensure that over the next few years New Malden holds onto and increases it’s cultural offerings. I would like to see this happen in the form of a community arts venue. You can read a little more about the project on my website www.thevillagenewmalden.co.uk if you would like to help or take part don’t hesitate to get in touch. Danielle O’Shaughnessy danielle@thevillagenewmalden.co.uk, 07402484845
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Sweet Recipe Mincemeat Sponge Puddings With Christmas just around the corner there will be plenty of jars of rich and fruity mincemeat in the shops – perfect for adding to mini sponge puddings.
Ingredients:
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• Ready in 1hour 10 minutes
Thoroughly grease 4 x 175ml pudding basins with butter. Divide the mincemeat between the basins. Preheat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas mark 5.
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Place the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat together until pale and creamy. Beat in the orange or lemon zest then gradually beat in the eggs, adding 1tbsp of the flour if the mixture starts to curdle. Fold in the rest of the flour with the milk to give a soft dropping consistency.
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Divide the mixture between the pudding basins and cover each with a square of pleated buttered foil, scrunching it tightly around the sides of each basin. Transfer to a large roasting tin and pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the basins.
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• 1 tbsp milk
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until risen and firm to the touch. Leave in the basins for 5 minutes then turn out onto serving plates. Serve with cream or custard, if liked.
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• 115g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 6 tbsp good quality mincemeat • 115g caster sugar • Zest of ½ orange or lemon • 2 medium eggs, beaten • 125g self-raising flour, sifted
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Spice up the sponge mixture by adding 2 tsp ground cinnamon and ½ tsp ground nutmeg instead of the orange or lemon zest and replace the caster sugar with light soft brown sugar, if liked.
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Clubs Rotary Club Of New Malden Leading up to Christmas the club is now busy in all its areas of activity. We are especially busy with plans for Santa’s street visits and our activities with local schools. The High Street Christmas Lights should be switched on Friday 30th November and Santa will be roaming the streets from 3rd December. This project is vital to raising funds to support our many projects. The Youth Speaks competition is an event that Rotary holds annually for Junior and Senior schools all over the U.K.. Each school may enter a team of three contestants; a chairman, a speaker and a vote-ofthanks person. The chairman introduces the team and explains the subject of the speech. The speaker then gives the speech. The vote-of-thanks person gives a summing up of the subject of the speech and asks for the audience to show their appreciation. The chairman has two minutes, the speaker six minutes and the vote-of-thanks has two minutes. If these times are exceeded then points are deducted. After the voteof-thanks a question is asked of the team. The team has a minute to discuss and then the speaker gives the answer to the question. Three judges consider each
team’s presentation and award or deduct points as they see appropriate. After a short break the judges give their decision. There are several rounds ending up at the National final. It all begins at the Methodist Church on November 7th at 18:30 and anyone may join the audience. All are welcome. Mock interviews are also now in full swing at several schools. Volunteers from the club are vital to make this system work and we are always seeking to appoint more. Our Chairman of Youth activities has reported that the reading support at Kings Oak school is going really well and she has had some very positive feed back from the school. Recently a significant number of our members attended our Rotary District Conference held on Hayling Island, where there were a number of presentations and breakout sessions to consider our organisation’s operation. It is a good mixture of ‘work and play.’ There is also a National Conference and a Rotary International Conference held annually. The international event takes place in a different country each year and all members are welcome from any of our clubs world wide. You can also find us on GOOGLE -@ rotary club of new malden to find our home page. If you have an interest in joining our club please contact our Secretary on :- tel 07946526783 or Barry Collins - on tel 07740257255
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Thinking about getting a kitten? Three things you need to think about By Ann Haldon
Getting a kitten is an exciting prospect – they’re fun and entertaining, not to mention adorable and cute. But before you bring home your new furry friend, it’s important to check whether you’re fully prepared and that your home is kittenfriendly. So what do you need to think about before you bring your kitten home?
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3. Fun and games Your kitten will need a scratching post, as well as toys to keep them entertained and use up some of that boundless energy. It doesn’t need to cost a fortune – a simple cardboard box can amuse them for hours, along with a ball or mouse toy they can chase. Kittens provide endless entertainment with their antics and quirky behaviour. Giving careful thought to their surroundings and providing a safe, comfortable, and loving environment in which they can thrive, is the greatest gift you can give them. www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/ looking-after-your-pet/kittens-cats/the-costof-owning-a-cat
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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 Dave on 02089425643 Bumps and Babies under 1 NCT coffee morning, Mondays. 10am to 11.30am. The Glasshouse Pub, New Malden. All welcome. NCT members and non-members. For more information and to confirm the next meeting date please contact Coordinator.Kingston@nct.org.uk
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.
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 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,
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What’s On Kingston upon Thames Round Table & Rotary Club Fireworks Display 2018 Lights up the Sky At: Kingsmeadow Stadium - KT1 3PB On: Friday 2nd November Gates open at 6.30pm Display starts at 8.00pm - (Last entry at 7.45pm) Tickets purchased in advance before the day: Adults and Children (over 5): £4.00. 5 Days Gift Market – Tues 6th to Sat 10th November at BOURNE HALL, Ewell Open 10 am to 5 pm, 4 pm Saturday From Design-led to Traditional Christmas Gifts 6th - 10th November an Event Not to Miss FREE ENTRY / CHEEP PARKING Sacred Heart RC Primary School Burlington Road, New Malden, KT3 4ND Christmas Fair Saturday 24th November, 12-3pm Join us for an afternoon of fun including an ice rink, plenty of games, a gourmet BBQ and bar, and more... Book your ice skating tickets now at https://bit. ly/2pSkzSx All welcome!
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Christmas fair Saturday 24th November 2pm to 4pm 50p admission Sideshows , books and toys , bric a brac , grand raffle , cakes , refreshments and Santas Grotto Holy Cross Church Hall, Adela Ave, Motspur Park KT3 6HT Father Christmas is coming to New Malden Friday 30th November. He’ll parade down the High Street from 5.30pm, ending up in Georges Square where he and his helpers will hand presents out to children. The Fircroft Trust Quiz Night at 96 Ditton Road, Surbiton KT6 6RH on Friday 30th November. 7pm for 7:30pm start. Tickets, £8 per person, in advance only. Light supper included. All money raised goes to the work of the Fircroft Trust. Contact ann@ thefircrofttrust.org or tel. 020 8399 1772 for tickets. Graham Child Christmas Carols in aid of Mary Preston Projects “Mary Preston Projects” is the new name of an initiative which has in fact been going for more than 60 years. Originally the idea of a Surbiton lady, a member of Inner Wheel – Mary Preston – it has been an Inner Wheel District project which provided a holiday for someone who really needed one: often a carer or someone recently bereaved. As society has changed, so has the organisation of the holiday, and now the funds donated and raised are used for the same purpose, but the “holidays” tend to be outings or short breaks. For example, we have recently funded groups of young carers to go on a camping festival especially for young carers, and we are always open to suggestions – it just needs to be for someone who deserves or is in need of a break from sometimes very difficult and stressful lives or periods of their lives. Our major fundraising event is our annual Christmas Carols Evening. It was the idea of my late husband, Graham Child, and after he died the evening was re-named “The Graham Child Christmas Carols” in his memory, and it encompasses some of what he loved best ~ singing Christmas Carols and Hymns ~ and a brass band! But we have other contributions as well, including poems and music. If you want to enjoy these particularly traditional sounds of Christmas, please come along and join in. The date is Wednesday, 5th December, at the Methodist Church, New Malden High Street, at 7.45 p.m. You can book places through me, Bobby Child, 07946 532 846, for a donation in advance of £5 per head to include refreshments during the interval; it is £7.50 on the door. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!
Events New Malden Passion Play 2019 The Passion Play team is very excited about our New Malden Community Passion Play. We plan to perform in Blagdon Park on Saturday 13th April 2019. We have met a lot of community members interested in being involved and now we are ready to look at how we fit everyone together. If you have skills to offer, or just time and enthusiasm, please contact us on info@nmpassionplay.com. If you want to be part of the performing aspect of the Passion Play, join us now! We have two open audition slots (for speaking and non-speaking roles, singers and dancers): Friday 30th November at 7:30pm and Saturday 1st December at 3pm at the Space, United Reformed Church, New Malden. (you only need to attend one - if you can’t manage one of the two, please email us to let us know that you would like to be involved and what you would like to do). The auditions will not be scary. If you would like to say lines or sing solo in the Passion then you will need to do so in the audition, but if you want to be a member of the crowd or sing in a choir then you won’t have to do anything on your own! Dance groups and choirs, please prepare a minute of performance so that we can see what you do. If you would like to play an instrument, or share a potential special skill like juggling, then please come prepared. We are looking for all ages to be involved but under 18s must be accompanied at all times. Our director, Susie Pottinger, says: “This is a Passion play by New Malden, for New Malden, so please show me what you’ve got New Malden! I shall do my best to incorporate as much as possible into our play. Everyone is welcome at the audition, It’ll be fun!” New Malden Passion Play Team (an initiative by Churches Together in Malden)
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Parkin' some thoughts by Nick Hazell
I does it like ee Like any self-respecting Bristolian, I’m an admirer of the artistic and thoughtful contributions to British musical culture of the Wurzels. I’ve always been a fan. I mean, who can resist the dulcet tones of Pete Budd proudly boasting of his Combine Harvester, the restorative effects of cider and describing his Somerset Crumpet Horn? It may be best to avoid canvassing opinion on that one. I admit their works don’t have universal appeal. In fact, I’m probably fortunate that Victoria is still in my life after one of our earliest outings. This was spent picnicking in a wet and windy west county field surrounded by people in yokel costume with no teeth, all of whom appeared related to each other and who communicated through an incomprehensible series of “ooh arrr’s” ending each sentence with a mind, see, then or like, like. If that wasn’t cause enough for immediate separation, the appearance of the Scrumpy and Western quartet from behind a tarpaulin stage curtain on the side of an articulated vehicle to cries of “alright my lovers” and launching into their greatest hits, very nearly was. The thing is, my liking for the Wurzels is a weakness which reveals that whilst you can take the boy out of Bristol it’s harder to do the reverse. I suppose for a while I was quite embarrassed about the perception, that intelligence (or lack of it) could be ascertained from how one speaks. Indeed, I abandoned my accent at the first opportunity after moving to Berkshire as an 11 year old and discovering the “Bristol L” was geographically unique and there was in fact no such place as “Asdal” or “Ikeal”. At that age it was all too easy to conform to the expectations of what and who surrounded me. Conformity isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Some of us aren’t designed to be rebels and we don’t 40
have to be. It’s just more important to be yourself rather than what you think someone else’s idea of you should be. As Oscar Wilde said “be yourself; everyone else is already taken”. It is a challenge though when we’re surrounded by institutions and influences that encourage us to follow a particular path. I think it’s the GCSE choices that are now under discussion at Hazell Towers that have prompted me to wander into this sheep dip of musings. By and large it’s a limited choice from the same old subjects. That’s fine, but I do wonder whether the system enables our kids to really discover what they’re good at or love to do and to be themselves. One thing I’m pretty sure about though is that the jobs of the future will demand an entirely different approach. Less conformity more innovation. Mind you, I suspect it’ll be a while before GCSE Snapchat appears on the syllabus, much to Anna’s dismay. These days, being myself is less a battle against conformity than a fight to prevent my life becoming defined by this condition. It’s getting harder. You can take the man out of Parkinson’s, but, well you get the point... There are times when just trying to walk involves my arms and legs jerking about like a drunken monkey performing a supercharged Riverdance. It’s frustrating, embarrassing and creates a level of self-consciousness that can lead to an equal and opposite decline in self-confidence. It’s a bit like having a Bristolian accent. I only wish it was as easy to get rid of!
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A Photographer Dreams.... by Hugh Griffiths www.creativelight.org.uk
The image of Iceland is usually that it is a really expensive place to eat and drink (true!), that there are stunning waterfalls (true), that the glaciers and the volcanoes can be exciting (true – think Eyafjallajökull in 2010 that stopped flights across Europe for a few weeks). But there is more – the original geyser is still there (dormant), but surrounded by its brothers and sister geysers, there are huge huge waterfalls, there is loads of open space (there are only 320,000 Icelanders). All in all, a great place to go to. Iceland … it’s a beautiful country, and a great place to take photographs. I was lucky enough to have been working in Reykjavik (for a hedge fund, just before the financial crash) and had been able to see some of the wonders of the island. But in November last year, I went there to do some serious sightseeing with two friends from New Malden. We had only about 3 days – and had arranged a variety of sightseeing tours, leaving us with a morning in Reykjavik before our flight home. The first day we went out on a trip around southern Iceland – saw and walked on a glacier – and ended up at a place called Vik. This is famous for its black sand beach made of lava sand – very soft but very ‘teflon-like’ if you slip on it. There aren’t any really big towns in Iceland – Reykjavik is the possible exception – and Vik seemed to consist only of a few houses and this church. Behind me, when I took the photograph, is that beach, but I was really taken by the sight of this little church under the foot of the huge, snowcovered mountain. The sky was blue, the temperature was bitterly cold, and the wind was harsh – but this view was almost idyllic.
church. The bit of land without snow alongside the church adds a useful contrast. And the people walking alongside the church give it a sense of scale and human interest. Definitely a picture to hang on the wall. That night we went out to see the Northern Lights – the Aurora Borealis. We were told that there was not much chance as it was cloudy, and rain was due. Very fortunately, as we got to the viewing point, neither was correct.
The night was pitch dark with no houses or street lights to take away from the majesty of the Aurora. If it came, that is. There must have been about 200 of us out there in sub-zero temperatures; some with big cameras, some with iPhones and some just with their own eyes. Any photograph would have to have an exposure of between 15 and 30 seconds so tripods were a must.
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And then they appeared; the lights were there in the sky, waving and flickering. It was totally stunning. Any one set of lights might only last for a few minutes, so catching them with a long exposure was not easy. I only got about 10 photos – and none of them are really brilliant. But this one is special. You can see the green
light of the aurora in the sky, and you can see some stars showing behind it. The blues and greens make for a lovely image. Not one to enter into competitions or to hang on the wall, but definitely one to show off to friends like you! One of the exciting things about Iceland is that the first parliament ever was formed there in 930 AD. The Althing was formed of the country’s most powerful leaders, but all the free men of the island were welcomed to it. Early democracy almost – it was only in 1920 that all women were given a vote. And the seat
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of this parliament was at Thingvellir, a place where the European and American tectonic plates meet; the cause of all the Icelandic volcanic activity. There is a very visible divide between the plates and you can walk along a fairly narrow path between two vertical slabs of rock which are the ends of the European and American continents. I find that pretty awesome! (Please forgive me if my grasp of the science is not fully correct). There is a huge lake nearby – called Thingvallavatn; we were there just before dark at about 4:30, and I took this photo across the lake. Behind me was the place of meeting for the tectonic plates and for the Icelandic free men; in front was this wonderful scene of colour and snow. The cottage in the foreground helps to lock you in to the scene – your eyes can fix on that before wandering around the rest of the image; the snowy ground around it is interesting and the light on the water is a true reflection of the sun at that time – and has not been photoshopped! But it’s the composition that grabs me in this picture. It is a very pleasing and balanced image (in my view). Just think what you can do with sunsets here in Britain – loads of good opportunities. The Malden Camera Club meets on most Thursday evenings at the Library in Kingston Road. We are a friendly group and love our photography. Come along one evening. You will be very welcome!
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Organisations Royal British Legion Malden & Coombe Branch This very special time of year always gives me goose bumps when I think of 11th November and the Parade and Service that is organised by Malden and Coombe RBL at the Memorial in New Malden High Street. I am proud to tell you that I will be jointly leading the Parade this year. As we walk along the High Street with the wonderful Kingston and Malden Scouts and Guides band in front of us and the members of the public lining the road I remember why we are there and of those brave servicemen and woman who never made it back from their duties in the Armed Forces. It will be a very special service this year to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War One and I think you will all find it an especially emotional one. I know I will! A massive thank you to our Chairman Ken, Parade coordinator Lynne, Kingston Council and The New Malden Police for their hard work, support and dedication in making this such a special day. Malden and Coombe were one of the first British Legion (as it was first known) groups to be formed. The photograph shows members of the Armed Forces and locals at the very same memorial as today, but in 1924 and I’m sure we all have the same thoughts at this year’s service as those attending 94 years ago. Not only to remember and thank those who have passed but salute and thank those who are presently in service. There are many events taking place in London to commemorate the end of 1914-18 War such as at The Tower of London, Imperial War Museum and the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey to name a few. All beautifully presented and most with the Poppy as its theme. So hopefully you will all buy a poppy from one of our local volunteer sellers. It could even be me! It is not too late to become one yourself between to period 27th October until 10th November. Tina would be happy to hear from you on 0776479858. Wear your Poppy with pride because doing so not only shows that you remember but also that you care. We should not have any ex service personnel who have served this wonderful country of ours, suffering mentally and/ or physically and each poppy purchase goes towards
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