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So it’s official, spring has sprung at last! The bulbs are sprouting up and at last we are awash with snowdrops and daffodils. The days are getting longer and the temperature just slightly warmer. Although come on….we’re all far too accustomed to the British weather to be lulled into a false sense of security and to dare pack away our winter boots quite yet (let alone, bring out the flip flops!). Easter might be coming early this year (with newspaper reports of an unseasonal, balmy bank holiday weekend) but from my experience we still need to be on our guard for those April showers (and a final flirtation with winter).You can take the girl out of Glasgow but….. However, in my humble opinion (or IMHO for any teenagers reading this month!) April is always a lovely time of the year. As I write, the end of the school Spring term is just a week away, daughter No.2 is getting ready to enter “double digits! (with a fabulously fun 10th birthday party to kick the holidays off with) and the planning meetings are already underway for New Malden’s fortnight of fun later in the Summer (more of that to follow next month!). And, for all of my royalist buddies out there (you know who you are!) there’s also the excitement of a new royal baby to look forward to at the end of the month. What better excuse to get the Jubilee bunting back out of the loft! Spring is also a time for looking forward, thinking about new beginnings and what the future holds. So, I thought it was really apt that the local primary school, where my youngest attends, will be holding a “careers fair” for the Year 5 and 6 pupils at the end of this term. I’m delighted to be attttending and can’t wait to listen to the dreams and ambitions of 120 enthusiastic nine, ten and eleven year olds with the world at their feet. I still haven’t quite decided which profession I will be talking about – editor, journalist, saleswoman, designer, partyplanner, committee-member or general multi-tasker (not to mention the 10 years I spent working at Barclays Stockbrokers before I was lucky enough to arrive in New Malden and start my current business venture)? At least it goes to show that we can all turn our hand to anything, if we really want to! Whatever you’re up to this month, I hope you have a really egg-citing (sorry I had to get just one Easter pun in!) time with friends and family and look forward to seeing you all out and about in the Spring sunshine! I hope you enjoy a good read and also see what our local businesses have to offer. If you’ve any feedback on how they’re doing, or have any ideas for future editions, news or views to share then please get in touch. Remember, we deliver to most homes every second month so if you’re not able to pick up a magazine on the months it’s not delivered to you, you can read it on your smart phone/tablet or PC.

Until May, best wishes

Jenny

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People Robin Gill I’m delighted to share the news with you that our very own history writer Robin Gill was recently the proud recipient of a Mayor’s Community Award at the Guildhall. Robin has been writing monthly articles to the Village Voice since 2006 – how he comes up with such interesting content on such a regular basis always amazes me. That’s close to 100 articles!! Robin has also put his research abilities to good use regarding the War Memorial in Malden. He provided the majority of names of those men and women who died serving the British Forces in World War Two. He subsequently discovered a previously

unknown Victoria Cross recipient from the First World War, whose family had lived in the Malden and Coombe area. Robin researched and produced a list of civilians who died in the Malden area in the Second World War. With the help of others (myself included!), a civic service commemorating these citizens was held at Christ Church in 2010 under the banner of ‘Malden Blitz’. All this research has enabled the names of these worthy individuals to be added to the local war memorial. Robin is also a founder member of the Malden and Coombe Heritage Society and has been the secretary of the society since its inception in 2012. Robin was presented with his award by our lovely Mayor Ken Smith who sent me this: Robin got his much deserved award for his work for charity. When reading the application from his sponsor I could only think what a wonderful individual he is. Hours of his spare time each week given freely in order to make someone’s life, who he will never meet, better and bearable. And this over 30 years. A well deserved Mayors award that I found humbling to give.” “Not part of the award but being a reader of the Village Voice over many years I am also so impressed by his contribution on the history of our area without which we would all be the poorer – he has kept us all transfixed and waiting for his next article . I’m sure all readers would like to join with me in congratulating Robin on this worthy Mayors Award . Cllr Ken Smith JP Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

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New Malden History You wouldn’t hit a man with glasses! by Robin Gill Henry Weaber was born in London probably around the Covent Garden area in about 1816. His father, who was a tailor, died when Henry was only about five years old. His parents had married in Soho in 1813; Henry had a sister Sarah, and a brother John. He married Mary Ann Weber (rather confusingly) at the Old Church at St Pancras in November 1837. Working in Carlisle Street Soho, he was already a spectacle maker of some repute (an occupation however requiring no professional qualifications), and one of his main customers were CW Dixey. Dixeys were the official optician and mathematical instrument makers to the Queen, Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales, so from the age of 21, Weaber spectacles must have been made to a high standard. The marriage produced five children Caroline (1838), Mary Anne (1840), Henry

(1842), Sarah (1844), and William (1846). By October 1843 Henry had moved his business to the more prominent Oxford Street. Mary Ann (the mother) died in 1847, and Henry married Elizabeth Humphrieson in Marylebone in 1848, by which time he was trading as a working optician at 129 Oxford Street. When the Great Exhibition was held in the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park in 1851, Henry showed his spectacle frames made of steel weighing 7 ½ grains (approx ½ gram). He called these his “invisible spectacles” and marketed himself as their inventor and maker.

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said it was a great pity they could not get along, but as the facts proved the defendant to have acted wrongly in the matter, he must be convicted, and Berry was fined with costs 10s or 14 days imprisonment. The fine was accordingly paid.

Coming To New Malden In 1853 he purchased land in Chestnut Grove, and built a property for his family. All seemed well enough until May 1855 when Henry Berry landlord of the Railway Tavern (now The Glasshouse) appeared to answer a summons at the County Bench in Kingston charging him with using abusive language in a public thoroughfare to Mr H Weaber. From the evidence it appeared that for some considerable time much unpleasant feeling had existed between the parties, arising out of a past transaction between them, (the nature of which was not disclosed), and the defendant complained of the annoyance both himself and his family had been subjected to by Berry. The Magistrates

In Aug 1856 Berry issued a summons against William Weaber (Henry’s son). Henry was now inn keeper at the Malden Tavern in competition with Berry. The nature of the charge was that William had driven away some of his (Berry’s) geese. The geese were on waste land, and were spotted by the stationmaster at Malden Edward Dean, who told Weaber to bring them to him, and he impounded them. Dean then contacted Berry and told him what had happened, and that there was a 5 shilling fine for the damage the geese had done. Case dismissed and Berry to pay costs. Another charge of Henry Weaber taking away grass belonging to Berry was also dismissed. By October 1856 Weaber had become a pillar of the community, being a member of the committee organising the building of the temporary church and school in Poplar Walk (Grove), and becoming the secretary in 1857.He had donated £1 towards the costs of the church, and provided a room in the tavern where committee meetings could be held. At another

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meeting held in the Tavern, he was elected a director of the newly formed New Malden Gas Coal and Coke Company which was set up to manufacture gas in the village. But the Malden Tavern was still only a beer house, not having a licence to sell alcohol, and in 1857 when an application was submitted, it was opposed by Henry Berry on the grounds there was not sufficient population to warrant two establishments, and the application was refused. Society Host Weaber offered use of the Tavern for the meetings of the newly formed British Agricultural Society (Oct 1857). The society held their first exhibition in November at the Tavern, and Mr Weaber‘s Celery and Turnips were judged as excellent, and he was highly commended for his Mangelwurzel. The Society continued to hold their meetings at the Tavern in 1858, with Weaber sometimes acting as chairman, and when it came round to the applications for spirit licences that year the Malden Tavern was successful. A petition with 59 signatures accompanied the proposal, and Mr Weaber had spent £1500 refurbishing the property and laying out the gardens. The fifty nine signatures in favour encompassed everyone in the area bar five. Weaber had also put in place a library for the “working classes”, and it was pointed out that the

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Agricultural Society had held their monthly meetings there since inception. Mr Berry also had a petition against the licence signed by 2/3 of the residents, so it looks as though some may have signed both documents. Berry seems to have accepted the decision with good grace, stating that he hoped “we would live long as neighbours, and both get a living”. Mr Weaber continued to host the exhibitions of the Agricultural Society, but was now able to offer dinner and spirits. For his troubles Weaber was elected onto the society’s committee at the 1858 AGM. Weaber also played host at the tavern to a meeting to hear civil engineer Mr William Bull’s plans for a railway connecting Isleworth to New Malden via Kingston. Although nothing came of the idea, it is interesting that Bull placed his Kingston station roughly where the present day station now stands. Certainly the main householders of Malden were in favour of the idea feeling it would “advance the interests of the village”. In May 1859 Weaber sold his optical business in Oxford Street to Charles Dales, and agreed not to set up another business within five miles of the shop on payment of £500 damages. Cow In A Haystack Henry Berry appeared in the county court again in the summer of 1859, this time for assaulting Mr Weaber. One of Mr Weaber’s cows had broken loose, and wandered onto land owned by the Lambeth Water Company (now Thames Water) which ran alongside the railway line near to the station (The Cut). It seems that Weaber’s cows had a habit of feeding on Berry’s haystacks which boarded the water company land, so as he went to retrieve the animal, Berry approached him brandishing a stick and a scuffle ensued with both men rolling on the ground. Others came to both men’s aid and got involved in the fight. Mr Berry had his shirt sleeve ripped off, and his shirt front torn. When they were eventually separated, Weaber exclaimed that if he had had a knife he would have stabbed him (Berry), and if he had had a pistol he would have shot him. After several court hearings Berry pleaded guilty to assault, and was bound over for £100. In December of the same year Weaber and Berry were in court again but this was an action for slander. The defendant (Berry) pleaded not guilty. On several occasions during May and June, the defendant had made disgusting observations about Weaber, with the object of injuring him in his trade (Expressions too coarse for publication). The defence was that the two parties had made up and shaken hands since the event, and anyway Weaber had verbally abused him in almost similar terms. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff Fine £10.

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Peace In Our Time The handshake seems to have been real, as things between the two publicans quietened down. In 1861 Weaber took out a patent for an improvement in window fastenings, and in 1862 his eldest daughter Caroline married Samuel Smith a gun maker. In August 1863 Weaber transferred the licence of the Tavern to Charles Dowbelle as the family were preparing to leave the area. The Weabers were not moving to another area of London, they were emigrating to Australia. On 27th July 1864 they were all onboard the clipper Fiery Star as it sailed for Brisbane. Mr Weaber had probably

been attracted by the free land grants of £18-£30 being advertised by Her Majesty’s Government of Queensland”. The ship arrived in Australia on 20th November, but disaster awaited it on its return voyage to London early in 1865. This ship caught fire close to New Zealand on 19th April 1865, and 78 passengers and crew took to boats never to be seen again. Fortunately, at this time, the Weaber family had settled on the banks of the Logan River in South East Queensland, and started growing cotton on their 11 acre estate. The Malden Tavern was demolished circa 1868 to make way for the railway line connecting Malden and Kingston and a replacement was erected across the road in the village. Illustrations 1) Great Exhibition Of 1851 2) Chestnut Grove 3) Fiery Star

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Competition If you’ve recently been into “Suttles of Malden” (the stationery shop in the High Street opposite Tudor Williams, in case you need telling!) then you may have noticed their unique “I LOVE New Malden” range. There are mugs, mouse mats, coasters and notebooks to name but a few – all reasonably priced and a brilliant way to show your lurve for our super suburb! So, in partnership with the team at Suttles, I’m delighted to announce our fabulous NEW photography competition. Start snapping your seasonal pictures of New Malden for our 2016 calendar. Categories will be judged in 11 and under, under 18 and over 18s.

As this is a New Malden calendar, we do only want seasonal pictures (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter) of the “village” or New Malden people out and about! Although… there may be a special allowance for the best picture taken at a recognisable international venue or alongside an A-list celebrity…. but only if you’re holding a copy of the Village Voice or an item from the “I heart NM” range! Well done to the Gomes and Churchouse girls and friends (below) for braving the cold and chips (poor things!) to help us launch this. So no matter how experienced (or old!) a photographer you are, get out there and capture the essence of the area, and the month. More information about how to enter will be released later in the year. Good luck!

The 12 winners will all be credited on the calendar – what an honour! Profits from all sales will go to the New Malden Christmas Lights Fund. I’d also love to use some of the winning pictures on the front covers of our 2016 magazines. Pre-orders will be available at a discounted rate – think surprise Christmas present for a loved one, neighbour or the ideal ‘Secret Santa’ gift for local colleagues (as well as all those unfortunate friends and family who’ve moved out of the area!) Or, just pop into Suttles from late November (tbc) to pick up your copy.

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Fundraising Vicar on the run (The WOLF Run) It was Fathers’ Day, 2014. The 9.30 congregation at Christ Church, New Malden heard a sermon on ‘The difference men can make to human trafficking’. Susannah Alexander, the preacher, disclosed some scandalous facts: even though it is 200 years since the abolition of the slave trade there are more slaves in the world today than at any other point in human history (estimated at more than 35 million); a large proportion of the non-fairtrade chocolate we consume is farmed by children who have been trafficked into the Ivory Coast, forced to spend long days in extremely hazardous conditions; trafficking isn’t just in far-off countries - an estimated 12,000 people are slaves in the UK, trafficked for sexual exploitation or forced labour. As she spoke, Susannah highlighted Hope for Justice, a charity that takes a practical approach

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Not the budget, but rather thank you Harry My apologies if you may be requiring some more budget comment, but frankly I think there is more than enough well considered comment already for us all to consume at our leisure. However, despite the brilliant efforts of those accountants working overnight to interpret the ‘Red Book’, which has the real contents of the budget in far more detail, the interpretation of this minutiae will take far longer to appreciate. What we heard on Wednesday was a delightful set piece charade for both our benefit and that of the media scrabbling for content for 24 hour news. The Budget speech is not quite irrelevant, but the ‘Red Book’ is the key followed by the Finance Act, which of course is then going to be affected by the election - so we can just about ignore it all. Having said that, my colleague Ben Kumar has put out an excellent and succinct note on the key issues entitled ‘UK Budget 2015’. A Leader passes As I write the health of a great man is failing, and sadly will soon be lost. At the age of 91 he has certainly had time to make an impact, but this man has done far more in moulding and developing the dynamic city state of Singapore than any other individual. He has been controversial over his life but certainly if you judge a person by results then he has been a most effective and successful operator. Originally known as Harry Lee, he spent time briefly at the London School of Economics before moving to Cambridge where he read law. From here on he dropped his anglicised name and the Lee Kwan Yew brand was born. Lee served as Singapore’s first prime minister from 1959, when Singapore won self-rule, and carried on until 1990 when he finally stepped down. He led Singapore’s six-year transition from the often disruptive British colonial outpost, through to selfadministration, then to initially merger with, and then subsequent separation from Malaysia, to independent statehood, and Singapore’s declaration as a republic, in 1965. He founded the governing People’s Action Party and has been quite rightly credited with transforming

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However, progress came at the expense of certain civil liberties. Critics and human rights groups condemned his iron-fisted rule (albeit in a velvet glove) of the country which saw his political opponents jailed, exiled, or even sometimes ruined through costly libel suits. Nevertheless, if you were willing to play the game, then you could be part of the success - but you were aware that there was a force behind the scenes. But given where the country came from, when riven with riots and weak economic growth, it certainly makes the claim of the effectiveness of a benevolent dictator somewhat more interesting. Some abused their role and position in the market with idiots like the management of Barings allowing the irresponsible Nick Leeson to run amok with shareholders’ capital. That just underlined to the Singaporeans as to why effective control and regulation was more important. Now when you look at their economic strength it is certainly difficult to argue against. There has been an opposition but never of any effect and on one occasion the only opposition member was donated his seat because he ran ‘the most effective campaign’. Only 12 opposition politicians have ever been elected to parliament in Singapore. I had the honour of meeting Lee once and you were aware that he was a man of great presence and intellectual strength. I wish him well in what are probably his last hours, we will remember him as a highly successful and effective leader. Justin Urquhart Stewart is one of the most recognisable and trusted market commentators on television, radio and in the press. Originally trained as a lawyer he has observed the retail market industry for 20 years whilst at Barclays Stockbrokers and developed a unique understanding of the market’s roles and benefits for the private investor

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New Malden Matters by John Knowls The New Malden (Beverley Ward) Residents’ Association has now been in existence for over five years. The main thrust of the Association is, as always, the thorny issue of planning, but we are here for other aspects of life in New Malden and we do hope that these are not all negative aspects, but positive ones as well. There is a national election in May. There is one thing about Kingston about which this Association can remark on without being party political and that is the high Council Tax charged in Kingston, the highest in London. We can remark on it in this context because the reason why it is so high is that the grant from Central Government to Kingston is so low, and because the system for the grant allocation was devised by the Conservatives in the 1990s, continued under Labour before 2010, and continued by the Conservatives since. The Council Tax on the average Band D property in Kingston in 2014-15 has been £1678, and for band F, a common band, £2424. The tax for both these bands is 2.5 times the tax in Westminster and Wandsworth, and 57 per cent higher than in the apparently rich Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The Kingston tax is higher than in the nearby boroughs of Merton, Sutton and Croydon, but only a little higher than in Richmond.

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Would P.G. Wodehouse recognise any of today’s occupants of the club house? No. While the club acknowledges its history and traditions, the days of retired colonels dressed in tweeds and plus fours and stuffy etiquette are long gone (although the days of dodgy golf trousers are not). You will find, on the course and in the bar, pretty much the same mix of people you would find in the rest of New Malden.

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Local Perrier Award Winning Comedian Dominic Holland on his latest novel and what why all the proceeds are going to the Anthony Nolan Trust The famous playwright, Neil Simon in his brilliant autobiography explains the review that has been most helpful to him in his career. “Neil Simon did not have a good idea for a play this year, but he wrote one anyway.” I think this happens too often with novelists as well. A frequent question I am asked is why I have only written four novels and my answer is simple. To date I have only come up with four stories that are really worth telling. All of my novels are adult comic fairy-tales; books which I hope will make my readers feel happy and particularly so, my latest novel, Open Links. But why? Well, because its’ a good story I hope but also because all proceeds from OPEN LINKS are going to Anthony Nolan. So it’s a feel-good book which could also save someone’s life. Anthony Nolan is a charity that I have long supported. But my ‘support’ didn’t really amount to very much. As well as a small direct debit each month, I would attend their gala ball on Park Lane each year in my capacity of being a ‘celebrity’ (free tickets although I have always paid) - and at the slap up meal, I would be thanked and clapped just for attending, something which I have always found excruciating.

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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 noonAll welcome: contact Chris Coke 020 8942 7388. St James Players Where: St James Bodley Road When: Mondays 8pm.

Tuesdays

Arthritis Care New Malden Branch Arthritis Care Kingston and District Meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the evening atAlfriston 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. For further details please 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. We do have a few vacancies and new member are always welcome.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. New - ACT FOR JUSTICE. Where: New Malden Baptist church; Westbury Road. KT3 5BE. When: The first Tuesday of every month, 8 - 9.30pm. This new group aims to combat human trafficking. We’ll 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 Royal British Legion Malden & Coombe The Legion meets every second Wednesday afternoon from 2.30pm at the Grafton Club. Any interested parties in joining please contact Samantha Bantonk on 07984-341459.

Thursdays

Every THURSDAY 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 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 Brenda Faulkner on 0208 337 4492. 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 Don’t just shout at the TV! Come and join us for an evening of civilised debate with friendly like-minded people. We shall be meeting until before Christmas to debate the following motions: Nov 6 Britain should have stayed out of World War I. Nov 13 Unlike America, there is no ‘British Dream’. Nov 20 Further devolution will endanger the Union. Nov 27 Scientist and engineers could govern Britain better than arts graduates. Dec 4 Cyclists should be taxed. Have your first visit free. After that it’s £2 a visit, or £20 for full membership (sixteen sessions a year). We meet at the Kingston Methodist Church Hall , Avenue Road, KT2 5DD, off Fairfield South, Kingston. Come at 7.45 for private business, and then 8.00 for the debate. Hope to see you there!

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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 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.

Saturdays

Saturday Dementia Club Age Concern Kingston 2nd Saturday of the month 11am and

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2pm in New Malden for people living with dementia, their family and carers, Call 020 8942 8256 and ask for Jyoti or saturdayclub@ageconcernkingston.org “Learn to sew and knit! Develop your creative skills and share them with others! The Sew-and-Sews, a club for all ages, starts Saturday September 6th, 10.30 am to 12 pm in the Lower Church Hall, St James Church, Bodley Road, New Malden, KT3 5QE. 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 Where: Lime Grove, New Malden Tel: John on 020 8949 4315. 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). 020 8947 3564. 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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Monday 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 Tuesday 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 Wednesday 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 Thursday 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 Friday 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, Tuesday-Friday Parent and Toddler Play Sessions Dickerage Lane Adventure Playground Dickerage Lane, Daniel Slocombe 020 8942 1707, Saturday 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.VVoice

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ÂŁ50 PRIZE TO THE WINNER and ÂŁ75 FOR THEIR PRIMARY SCHOOL This year the Malden Fortnight Committee are looking for a fantastic original LOGO to promote our 2015 events. The winning logo will be used on our website and printed on the huge banners displayed around New Malden, over 20,000 leaflets and hundreds of posters.

Our theme this year, in support of the Christmas Lights fundraising is

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last year, designed by 1. Please use the template provided Sophie Jackson from Christ (or you can download from our Church New Malden Primary website) and print onto white a4 paper. Your design needs to stay within the oval shape and be colourful ! 2. Include the words

Malden Fortnight 2015 and Christmas

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Friday 8th May 2015

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Recipe Greek Vegetable Bake This hearty veggie dish makes a great family midweek meal. Serve with a crisp green salad or some crunchy home-made coleslaw. Serves 4 Ready in 1 hour 10 mins 2 large potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced 1 large aubergine, trimmed and sliced 3 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 150ml vegetable stock 1 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp tomato puree 300g thick Greek yogurt 2 medium eggs, beaten 1 tbsp cornflour Âź tsp grated nutmeg 1 large tomato, sliced Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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1 Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the sliced potatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes until almost tender. Drain well and refresh under cold running water. Set aside. 2 Place the aubergine slices in a shallow bowl and drizzle over 2 tbsp of the olive oil. Heat a heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the aubergine slices for 1-2 minutes on each side until tender and just golden. Remove and set aside. 3 Add the rest of the oil to the pan and gently fry the garlic for 1 minute. Whisk in the vegetable stock, oregano and tomato puree and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat. Preheat the oven to 190C, 170C fan, Gas Mark 5. 4 Layer the potato and aubergine slices in a large ovenproof dish (at least 8cm deep). Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper between each layer. Pour the stock mixture over the vegetables. 5 Place the yogurt, eggs and cornflour in a bowl and beat together until smooth. Add the nutmeg and season lightly. Spoon the mixture over the layered vegetables and top with the tomato slices. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling. TIP Sprinkle with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese or thin slices of mozzarella cheese before baking to make this dish even tastier! Do you need an extra pair of hands? Then let me help you! Cleaning Ironing Gardening De-cluttering or any other projects Call Anna on:

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Leisure Buggyfit I joined Buggyfit in January this year and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. The classes are a great opportunity to get out the house (whatever the weather!), take some time to think about yourself, and blow those cobwebs away. The classes are invigorating and energising, it’s great being out in the fresh air and focusing on your own physical and mental wellbeing. What I like about the classes is that they’re tailored specifically to post-natal exercise. We focus a lot on pelvic floor, posture, abs, as well as other parts of the body and general cardio. The trainers, Anna and Alex, are great, they really push you so you feel like you’ve had a good workout, and they’re also very knowledgeable about post-natal exercise and care which is important. They take time to explain each of the movements so you understand what part of the body you’re working and why. They’re also really friendly and are happy to wheel any screaming babies around while you’re focusing on your squats! The little ones seem to enjoy it too, my little girl is

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I spend too much of my time gazing out of windows. I think I may have a mild obsession but it brings me so much enjoyment that I want to share it with others. I am a garden bird watcher. There, my secret is out! My town garden in the heart of New Malden is a 25ft X 30ft slice of bird heaven. This didn’t happen by accident. It has taken me a few years to achieve the depth and variety of climbing plants needed to make birds feel safe from predators and to provide food. I have also changed my gardening practices so that from the end of July until March my garden looks a bit of a mess! I leave leaf litter on the ground and I resist pulling up dead stems for example. Leaf litter and hollow stems provide over-wintering protection for invertebrates so that in the spring there are plenty of bugs and beasties for the birds to feed their young. I also have log piles, a small pond and bird boxes. Like any avid garden bird watcher I provide a good variety of supplementary bird food and fresh water too. During late February and March, whilst we are still bemoaning the chilly mornings and longing for spring, our garden birds are extremely busy. The focus is still on surviving the wintry conditions at this time of year, but many garden birds have been making preparations for the breeding season for a while now. In early February my resident cock robin let down his guard and allowed a female robin, or hen, in to his fiercely defended territory. It is actually very difficult for robins to overcome their strong instinct to repel another of their kind on sight and take a mate. Once she’d wooed him though she set about finding a nesting site. Much to my utter joy she chose one of my nest boxes close to our back door but reasonably well hidden and protected by thorny climbing roses. For a couple of weeks she was extremely busy finding suitable nesting materials. I watched her for some time collecting dry leaves and petals from my hydrangea. She also liked the fibres from my doormat and the lining from my hanging baskets. Finally I saw her collecting moss to give the nest a nice soft lining. The nest has been complete for a couple of weeks now and I presume that the hen is now replenishing 56

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By Pippa Greenwood I’m a great fan of home grown vegetables, particularly as growing my own allows me to choose to eat only organically grown fruit and vegetables, which are free from chemical pesticides. Even if you only have a tiny patio garden or backyard, you can brighten up your supper table with some good looking vegetables, home grown in containers. It is important to use large containers. Smaller ones may look fine but most vegetables need an evenly moist compost around their roots at all times, and so a larger volume of compost is much easier to look after. They will need to be positioned in a sunny spot as vegetables won’t crop well in a gloomy position. Growing bags will do but they don’t exactly look good. In addition, they often seem to contain pretty poor compost and, when it comes to keeping growing bags adequately watered, they are nothing short of a nightmare. Large flower pots or planters are the best bet, and you can use terracotta, plastic or glazed pots. Make sure that the containers are well supplied with drainage holes, and that you have a layer of broken pots on top. I suggest using either a standard multi-purpose or a multi-purpose compost mixed with a loam based compost – both produce good crops and are fairly easy to maintain. You can incorporate some controlled release fertiliser granules or feed regularly with a liquid feed. There are lots of different vegetables that can be grown in containers but sometimes getting the right variety can make all the difference to how well they perform. Check labels or seed catalogues as those particularly well suited to life in a pot are described as so. If you like home grown beans you can use any variety of dwarf French bean, or if you prefer, a runner. The miniature runner, ‘Hestia’, has pretty red and white flowers and doesn’t need a support to climb. 58

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