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Dear Readers

So how did you get on with your new years’ resolutions then? Are you more organised, fitter, thinner, or did you lower expectactions of self and tick the ‘could have done better’ box, like me!

I am holding onto the hope that my motivation will come in February. I’ve been multitasking like crazy already this year and need to take some time out to focus on what I really want to achieve. I will fantasize about carrying out this life reflection whilst lying on a sunny peaceful beach, but the reality, you will not be surprised to hear, is that it’ll be hurtling through as many deadlines as I can while trying to retain a sense of order. Which reminds me, vying for top position on my list is renewing passport which sadly expired in November. Back in 2004 we were actually allowed to smile in passport photos. Each time I look at it I get a happy reminder of holdidays gone by. Looking on the bright side, at least us ladies are still allowed to wear make up…. Might hold off visiting the photo booth until I’ve parted with one of my chins though and better remind my other half that I am currently ‘out-of-date’ just in case he has notions of whisking me somewhere lovely for Valentines Day (ha ha!) But definitely in time for our summer holiday in Tuscany. Yay! Having been to holiday/camping parks in Italy in the past, after literally hours/days of trawling the internet (the choice it gives us is just incredible isn’t it) I’ve just booked an amazing looking villa, at a very reasonable cost for us and another family. So this is where the sceptic creeps up on me and the trust has to kick in. Is it really too good to be true? Have the photos all been taken at crafty angles?

Have they exaggerated the facilities and proximity to the nearest pizzeria and wine bar? Or further down in the nightmare league, do they even own it?! You hear the (fortunately) occasional sad tale of people booking villas online, paying a hefty deposit then turning up find out it’s been a cruel scam. Well, fingers crossed that my new friend Francesca is the real deal…

Now, back to Valentines Day. We have been invited to a series of functions to celebrate a marriage with the wedding ceremony actually taking place on the 14th. As pretty much all of our friends (of our age) tied the knot years ago, it is lovely that one of us (not me) has good (and, ehm, younger) work friends who are not only having weddings but also inviting us! We went to two great events last year and the forthcoming nuptials are the first Indian wedding we’ve been invited to which is very exciting. There are five functions over a series of dates – imagine the planning that requires, a full time job in itself. Oh dear, what to wear?

Which takes us back my ambition to be fitter and thinner bit.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this month’s edition. 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. Jenny Stuart, Editor & publisher

We also publish Worcester Park Life covering the KT4 postcode

Jenny

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New Malden History The love of our town leads us (2)

by Robin Gill

In June 1962 a book was produced with the above title. I say produced because it was never published. As far as I am aware there are only about three copies of this typed manuscript still in existence. One in private hands, and the others in the local archives/ library.

With 133 typed pages it details the life and thoughts of Herbert Lionel Knapp who lived in Malden from the 1930s until his death in Kingston Hospital forty years later.

Herbert was born in Battersea in 1896 the son of a hosiery salesman. He married Laura Skilton in Mortlake in 1920. The marriage produced two children Betty in 1924 and Peggy in 1926. So it was as a family of four that the Knapps moved into 20 Hollington Crescent in December 1934.

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Moving in Hollington Crescent was one of the new roads in the recently laid out Motspur Park estate. Built on what was once the polo field of the Worcester Park Polo Club, Hollington was named after the place where Charles Blake late owner of much of the land in the area, married Elizabeth Gush of The Grange in Blakes Lane. Hollington is near Hastings in Sussex, and the marriage took place in 1884 in the quaint sounding “Church In The Wood” It was reasonably easy to find an “affordable home” in the Malden of the 1930s. Plenty of houses were being built, and with a £5 down payment

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you could move in when the property had been completed, which took about three months after you had chosen your plot. The builder would even arrange to have the hearth fires lit on the day you moved in.

The Knapp family’s chosen day for moving turned out to be a very wet one, and they soon discovered a problem with the electric circuit, where none of the lights would come on unless the main bedroom light was illuminated. Still with the teething problems associated with a brand new house sorted, the family could settle down and explore their new home and area.

By spring 1935 the builders’ rubble had been cleared away, and it was time to sow the lawn, plant up the borders, and lay the crazy paving. Rockeries were popular at the time and there was no shortage of suitable stone which could be taken from the remains of the large houses in the area which had recently been demolished to make way for the new estate. The local horticultural society encouraged the new owners by offering prizes for the best front garden.

In those days, the local shops wanted customers, and tried to encourage the new residents firstly by sending round circulars, and following that with samples of their butter, cheese, tea, and biscuits. As the area was

halfway between New Malden and Worcester Park both areas tried to gain the new clientele.

The hazards of catching a train In those days of course, the true Englishmen would not normally speak to each other until they had been properly introduced, and it was normally left to the women to weigh up the neighbours before a “Good Morning” was offered at the shops, followed by a quick chat about the weather. Most of the new residents worked up in London and travelled up by train from the station at Motspur Park which had been built ten years earlier. Unfortunately, the road down to the railway had not been made up by 1935, so in

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the summer it resembled a dusty track, and in the winter it was a sticky mess of pinkish clay covered with troughs filled with water. In these situations, the local children made extra pocket money by lending bikes to commuters who didn’t want to get their feet wet. It appears the first piece of roadway constructed was the kerbstone about 3½ inches wide, and men in bowler hats and carrying umbrellas could be seen balancing like gymnasts along this narrow strip both to and from the station.

Routing for votes Knapp spent many years on the Malden Council sitting as a member of the Ratepayers Association, but his first success was before he was elected, when in October 1936 he succeeded in petitioning for the altering of the route of the 245 bus, so it travelled from Worcester Park to the Fountain (before turning into Burlington Road) whereas previously it had turned off the Malden Road down the bypass towards Wimbledon. This enabled passengers living in the Motspur Park area to have an alternative bus to the 213 if they wanted to travel to Malden. The route was withdrawn in 1958.

some incidents. Firstly, his initial election contest involved a William Galloway who was inclined to stand as an independent in practically every local contest in the Malden. Galloway who lived in one of the new houses on the bypass invariably came last in the poll, and it was rumoured that in one election he had received no votes at all! This seems very unlikely as the nomination paper for each candidate had to be signed by ten residents entitled to vote. Did none of these ten vote for the candidate they endorsed? Needless to say Galloway finished last in Knapp’s first contest.

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he met a lady who he thought was complaining about the RATES, whereas she was complaining about the RATS which were coming from the council offices behind her property. Little did he know at the time that the lady (Mrs Hoad), her husband and two children, and her house (No 3) would be gone in three years destroyed by a German bomb which fell at the back of the fire station (then in Malden Road).

Knapp’s first entry into politics ended in failure.

Knowing that defeat was staring him in the face as his opponents votes piled up at the count in the Wesleyan Hall (Methodist), he addressed the returning officer (Mrs Dora May Porter) with the following line based on an old music hall number. “Oh Mrs Porter, what shall I do? I wanted to get in for Burlington but my votes are much too few!” It should be remembered that the Will Hay film “Oh Mr Porter” was doing the rounds at the cinemas at the time in 1937.

Testing time The period leading up to the war was a busy time for all people including those in public life. Mr Knapp signed up to become a member of the ARP service, and this initially involved gas mask testing in the old barn (1855) at Manor Farm which used to stand opposite St John The Baptist Church in Old Malden.

He had to crawl through a darkened gas filled building carrying a weighted sack (to represent a body) .The volunteers also had to learn about the various gases that could be dropped by the enemy. Fortunately, the wardens rattle was never put to use as a warning of a gas attack.

The training ARP volunteers could also be found walking the streets of Malden at night clutching pieces of paper. On the paper would be written directions to where an “Incident” had taken place. One example was the house on the corner of Broadlands Way and Motspur Park, there they would meet another trainee who would give them more paper detailing the nature of the incident; type of bomb and damage caused, casualties etc.The volunteers would then have to write up a report for the wardens post, who in turn would send the report to the Control Centre in Malden Road opposite the Council Offices.

Strangely enough, a similar incident actually occurred at the exact spot during the war, when an HE bomb exploded in the middle of the road causing extensive damage to houses and service pipes.

The fact that real war was dawning started with wardens going from house to house with a supply of gas masks, and the digging up of the parks to provide space for allotments and shelters. Anderson shelters were distributed; these were named after Sir John Anderson the minister in charge of air raid precautions. Made of sheet metal these could be easily assembled in the gardens of private houses and once covered with earth would hopefully offer adequate protection against enemy raids.

These raids came sooner than expected. On a beautiful summers evening (15th August 1940) people in Malden working or sitting in their gardens were alerted by intermittent thuds coming from the direction of Croydon. When Knapp arrived at Malden’s Control Centre where he was a volunteer and the Officer In Charge for his evening shift, he learnt that the Croydon area had been hit pretty badly by a German air raid. He was left with an uncomfortable feeling, little knowing what lay ahead for Malden only the next day.

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Even though we’ve had the warmest year on record, it’s still possible that winter will be longer and colder than last year. One of the best ways of keeping yourself well during winter is to stay warm. This can help prevent colds, flu or more serious health conditions, especially if you are vulnerable to cold-related illnesses because of your age, your income, a disability or health condition.

Keeping warm – top tips from local charity Staywell Make sure you’re getting the financial support you’re entitled to - call Staywell’s First Contact service for more information – 020 8408 8170.

Dress appropriately, in layers of thinner clothes rather than one thick layer. Stay active, alternate rest and activity, but don’t take risks in wet or icy weather.

Eat well, sip hot drinks regularly throughout the day and stock up on provisions in case you can’t get out to the shops. Set your heating to the right temperature (18–21°C/64–70°F) in the rooms you use during the day. If you don’t want to heat your bedroom all the time, make sure it’s warm before you go to bed and use the timer to make sure it’s warm when you get up.

If you use an electric blanket, make sure it’s safe. A guide on using, caring for and storing electric blankets is available from Electrical Safety First electricalsafetyfirst. org.uk/guides-and-advice.

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Help your neighbours in winter Check on older neighbours or relatives to make sure they’re safe and well. Make sure they’re warm enough, especially at night, and have stocks of food and medicines so they don’t need to go out during very cold weather. If you’re worried about a relative or an elderly neighbour, contact your local council or ring Staywell for advice.

Winter support services Staywell provides a range of services seven days a week to help you stay warm and be safe this winter.

Handyperson Practical help with little jobs around the home including clearing snowy paths, draught-proofing homes, fixing grab rails and providing free winter warmth packs.

Stay Well at Home Support if you are unwell or can’t get out of the house including transport to medical appointments, shopping for essentials or regular phone calls.

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Companionship, activities and hot meals are available at Staywell centres in New Malden and Kingston, and we are extending opening times during the winter to include some weekends. Get in touch to find out more: 020 8942 8256.

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Singing!

New Malden New Voices is a newly established choir founded by Rachel Harris Lindop, a professional singer and vocal coach. The choir is open to all those who have (or think they might have) an enthusiasm for singing with others, regardless of any previous choral experience or ability to read music. Free from scores or sheet music, participants are able to focus on exploring and enjoying what they are singing. Whilst she trained primarily in classical music, Rachel takes the choir through a broad range of repertoire from folk, classical, musical theatre, jazz and popular music. Her goal is to build an harmonious choir, both musically and socially.

Rachel trained at the Royal College of Music and has worked as a singing teacher and performer for over 20 years. Her inspiration for starting the choir came 4 years ago when she was running music groups for babies, toddlers and their parents. In the sessions, parents were encouraged to engage fully with singing as a way to pass on their love of music to their children. Many of the parents said how much they were enjoying singing and would love to sing in a choir themselves. This began the process which led to NMNV. Rachel says: The first rehearsal, only a few weeks ago, was a real treat for me as the 24 singers gathered to let out their first unison voice. Most of the participants had never sung in a choir before and certainly no-one was expecting what happened next. It was such an immediately bold and musical sound. Men are very welcome too!

Other feedback on the first session from participants: I have to say it was a very special evening. Around 24 people with little and no experience of choirs showed up willing to have a go. Rachel Harris Lindop did a great job of making people feel comfortable and safe. So we all had a good laugh, plus we sounded pretty good too, even if I

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do say so myself!

Such an enjoyable....hour? Was that all it was?! Great sense of 'togetherness' with a sea of new faces; quite unique!

It was great. Really enjoyed myself. Have been singing the songs all morning!

Come and join the merry throng! We meet on Thursday nights 8 - 9pm, Methodist Church, New Malden High Street. If you would like more information, please contact Rachel at rachellindop@gmail.com

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View from the City

by Justin Urquhart Stewart

Will the Greeks lose their marbles (again)?

There has been much hyperbole over the potential for Greece to be thrown out of the Euro single currency scheme. Let us leave aside the fact that they should never have been allowed to join in the first place and subsequently persuading weak minded politicians to allow Cyprus entrance as well; after all it seems pointless to resurrect such a work of fiction that was the financial description of the Greek economy at that time.

The result is a mess that we all know, but the question is now what to do about it. The fundamental flaws in the design of the Euro are still there and will continue to be until someone is able to force through the vital disciplines needed to run a single currency across multinational borders and economies. That will take a long time.

I was reminded this week when looking at an old Confederate $5 bill of mine that of course the USA we know today had to go through something far worse to achieve a single currency. When thinking of that holocaust and conflagration, somehow the potential financial losses and write-offs make the management of Greek debt pale into some correct insignificance.

There would also be an issue in that if Syriza were elected as the ruling party and the Euro powers just “kow tow” to their needs, then what message does this send to the other extreme parties in some of the peripheral nations of the Eurozone? What would happen if the Chorizo party in Spain were to follow on with such a claim of “reform or we leave”? Actually the Spanish party isn’t called Chorizo but Podemos (translates as “We Can” - as in Bob the Builder I suppose).

What is likely to happen will be two fold. Firstly there will be the realisation that the Greek debt is already dead debt, but that it cannot under current ECB and Euro rules be admitted as such. So the ECB will very likely come up with a new phrase or forgettable acronym (which they are well practised at) for

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The fact is that the financial value of Greek debt, whilst including a lot of noughts, is not that significant when compared to the value of the Eurozone. The question though is one of politics rather than economics. So will Greece be defenestrated from the Euro? The answer is very likely no. Why? Well one concern is the confidence of the markets around everything from the weak Eurozone economy through to the viability of its banking system.

The other key issue is one of precedent. The Euro deliberately didn’t design an exit mechanism as, quite rightly, one could see this becoming a rotating 22

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parcelling the debt into a corner such that it will still exist and still incur a nominal minute interest but in effect become undated debt never to mature.

Secondly the ECB will then devise further descriptive terms that will allow significant investment into the single currency zone to ensure that both investor and consumer confidence are bolstered and sustained. This is going to be vital not just to get the economy going, but also to negate the issues surrounding deflation which if left unattended could turn into something more in the style of Japan for the past two decades.

Deflation itself does not have to be negative, but it is dependent upon the confidence of consumer and businesses to see it as an economic opportunity and not as an excuse not to spend, invest, employ and pay more. That path leads to Tokyo, the other turns a cost cut into a market discount!

So Greece in a forced exit may sound like strong financial management, but in fact could lead us into far more economic difficulty following the law of unintended consequences – and a precedent for that? Lehmans.

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No here actually is an opportunity for the ECB to press the restart button with the potential for a new currency contract. So what could this new Euro currency contract be? Well, how about the ECB freeze the current debt (in a suitable frame of words that does not include the words “write” and “off”) and that all new primary budgets come under central control of the ECB – with local expenditure localized under national budgetary control. Egos are stroked, pride protected and face saved.

So how would we know if this were to work? Well just see the return of confidence to the European banking system which has been so hard pressed recently. So don’t throw the Greeks out, and don’t let them lose any more marbles, but use this as a moment of reform.

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People Hello, my name is Rachel Cook. You may remember a year ago I wrote an article in the Village Voice about my upcoming trip to Tanzania with charities Tearfund and Go Make A Difference. The support I received, particularly for my fundraising efforts, was both humbling and affirming – a year later it is no less of a privilege to be writing about my time away and the impact it continues to have on my daily life.

During the 11 weeks I was living in Musoma, North Tanzania, my team of 11 got involved with several projects in the local communities, providing for their basic needs and empowering them to improve their situations for themselves in the long term. We built a toilet block for a school, two family water tanks for households previously drinking water from dirty pools, began building a church, and set up a group for teenage girls which continues to teach basic health, skills, and knowledge necessary for employment to girls who otherwise wouldn’t have such chances.

One of the most stand-out aspects of the Tanzanian culture for me was the great sense of community and genuine selflessness in people that came from their belief that they were abundantly blessed by God, despite living in dire poverty. Being immersed in that sort of community was completely transforming for us, as we understood from the way they treated each other more about just how much God loves each individual, and that his heart is broken for the poor and suffering.

Although often tough to swallow, the basic nature of people’s needs – spend £950 and 10 days building a family water tank and the risk of children dying of diarrhoea is dramatically reduced – means lives are truly transformed and God’s kingdom tangibly bursts into a suffering place. Seeing this redefined my understanding of joy.

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on returning home that suffering and poverty are all around us here in the UK too. God’s heart is broken for the 22m Tanzanians who drink dirty water, but equally tragic are the many marginalised, homeless, and hungry on our own doorsteps. But it is possible to change this. Looking at Jesus’ ministry has helped me understand our calling to social action. A verse stuck up in the house in Tanzania was Matthew 14v14: ‘when Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick’. Jesus’ instinct is graciously to bless and serve: I realise now that wherever we are, whatever our situation, we are in a position to do the same, and the consequences can be extremely powerful.

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Community Local Planning Applications

by Frances Marsh The end of 2014 saw a rush of planning applications in New Malden which all seem to consist of blocks of flats with very little parking. One of the major problems in our Community is the parking from people out of town during weekdays for people using New Malden Station (Zone 4) and thereby saving themselves some cash. I don’t blame them, but it means major problems for residents in this area.

Kingston Council are intending to produce a Parking Survey for New Malden which was originally planned for December / January and now, we are told, February. The New Malden (Beverley Ward) Residents’ Association has asked for a meeting to ascertain the area to be covered and the thrust of the Survey. New Developments are adding to the already strained situation as Central Government, and by default, Local Councils, no longer insist on adequate parking per dwelling. The assumption is that people who live near to public transport will not need the use of a car, but look around streets near to New Malden Station and you will be hard pressed to find a house without a car parked either in a driveway or outside on the road.

more and more blocks of flats. Many of us would like to see a centre which can be used for multi purposes - and by all sectors of our society.

Many commercial offices are now being sold for residential dwellings and this does not bode well for the locality.

Developers are wanting to build bigger blocks on smaller plots of land with the result that the actual size of dwellings is decreasing in many cases.

And, unfortunately, New Malden is not the cleanest town around. Litter is a worrying problem, streets can be dirty and dog fouling a constant problem.

However, it is not all bad news. These situations, where residents sometimes feel they are at the bottom of the ladder as far as their local Council is concerned, does bring communities together to fight for their local community. We have now formed the New Malden Future Group to attempt to work with the Council over the future of Cocks Crescent. This Group has representatives of both the New Malden (Beverley Ward) Residents’ Association; the Groves Residents’ Association, a local Architect; two of the town’s Estate Agents; the founder of the Brycbox Action Group and residents who are passionate about our community.

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People need to feel proud of their community and to feel a part of it - go to the Malden Centre just about any day of the week and you will find it full almost to bursting with a multitude of activities and an age range to match. This is what builds friendships, encourages new interests and helps bind the community together. There are, of course, other organisations in New Malden doing the same thing and people working very hard for the community (look at New Malden Fortnight), but we need a centre that people can use and one where local groups, such as amateur dramatics, music, meetings etc. can be held, not to mention the Farmers’ Market. New Malden is a great place to live - we want to make it even better for its residents.

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New Developments are springing up at the rate of knots. We have had the Shell Garage (a Sainsburys store on the ground floor and twenty flats above) which was actually turned down for planning permission on 9th January - amazing!

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The better life Make Do and Spend

by Derek Thompson www.alongthewritelines.blogspot.co.uk

February isn’t quite spring, but there’s still plenty to celebrate because our local National Trust gardens are once again open for business. Forget the telly and the Internet, when you really want to get inspired by Nature you need to be out there amongst it. Obviously, you also need to be dressed for the part, which was how Wellygate came about.

For those of a more rural disposition, wellies are a way of life. We pop to the shops in ours – you learn a lot about customer service by the reception your footwear receives. This time of year people are generally forgiving, unlike Anne’s wellies.

When she noticed a split along one boot, she wasn’t unduly concerned; she even took my suggestion of a bicycle repair kit well. She improvised for a while

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with a plastic bag (a tad sweaty, I gather) and finally, accepting that 10 years is a good innings for boots, we checked for replacements online. The same brand (no names no pack drill) is now manufactured overseas – a sign of the times and, apparently, terrible customer reviews. I was delighted though because this gave us more reason to repair them, apart from my fondness for saving money.

We went into town for some sealant and on the way back we detoured to the National Trust, where I gallantly lent Anne my wellies and trusted to my weatherproof boots.

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The sight of a few daffs, a smattering of cyclamen and a good show of snowdrops will gladden the heart of any gardener; it’s as if Nature is whispering that spring is definitely on its way, meantime here’s something to tide you over. Our walk completed, we bought some discounted cyclamen and retired to the tearoom, where I discovered my supposedly weatherproof boots had come out in sympathy.

Luckily for us, we’d bought a large tube of sealant.

Back home, we learned that a couple were moving out of their rented cottage soon – something to do with the landlord, upcountry, ringing in the changes (and the till). This was sad news indeed, as we’d bartered with them several times and our battered aluminium greenhouse was enjoying a new lease of life there. They grew the best rhubarb and, thanks to them, I saw my first tayberry in their garden.

Villagers had been invited to pop up the following day if they wanted any cuttings and seeds, or to buy some of their stock. Next morning at 10 o’clock sharp we trundled up the lane (there are no proper roads), Anne carrying a tin of home baked scones. As we rounded the bend we joined a trail of neighbours who had all decided to put in an appearance – an event somewhere between community spirit and

plant envy, with a whiff of the Boxing Day sales about it. There were people already milling about in the garden, secateurs and plastic bags in hand.

Anne delivered the scones, while I went on a plant hunt worthy of the Bolithos. February is not the ideal time to take cuttings, and I’m not sure I agree with one neighbour’s advice of, “If in doubt, plant out,” but I’m delighted to have 10 rosemary cuttings in the house. Thanks to the cineole compound in our Rosmarinus officinalis, and along with our new rhubarb plant, what better way to remember your neighbours?

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St. Anthony’s Hospital is now operating a brand new outpatient consulting suite in the purpose built Raynes Park Health Centre.

This allows us to hold 8 consulting rooms in addition to the 12 already located at St. Anthony’s in North Cheam. Patients in surrounding neighbourhoods such as New Malden, Kingston and Raynes Park can now benefit from the excellent levels of care associated with the hospital in a location more convenient to them.

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Baking Red velvet cake This luscious cake is an American classic and has a vibrant red coloured chocolate sponge filled with a tangy soft cheese frosting and dark chocolate icing.

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300g plain flour 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 4 tbsp cocoa powder 235g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 300g caster sugar 3 medium eggs, beaten 200ml buttermilk 11/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp liquid red food colouring FOR THE CHOCOLATE ICING 140g plain chocolate, broken into pieces 75g butter, diced 75ml double cream FOR THE FROSTING 55g unsalted butter, softened ½ tsp vanilla extract 115g icing sugar, sifted 115 g full-fat soft cheese 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips, to decorate Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Grease and line the bases of 3 x 20cm round sandwich tins. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and cocoa powder into a bowl and set aside.

Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl and using an electric whisk beat together until pale and fluffy.

Gradually beat in the eggs then beat in the buttermilk, vanilla extract and red food colouring. Fold in the sifted flour mixture.

out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

To make the chocolate icing, put the chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Leave until melted. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir the mixture until smooth.

Cool for 2-3 minutes then stir in the cream. Leave at room temperature for 20-30 minutes then chill in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the icing is just thick enough to spread.

To make the frosting place the softened butter in a bowl and beat in the vanilla extract. Gradually beat in the sifted icing sugar until very smooth and thoroughly blended, then beat in the soft cheese. Don’t overbeat or the icing will start to go runny.

To assemble the cake, sandwich all three sponges together with two-thirds of the frosting and nearly all of the chocolate icing (reserve 1-2 tbsp for decorating the top of the cake). Spread the rest of the frosting around the sides and over the top of the cake, smoothing it with a spatula.

Gently reheat the rest of the chocolate icing in the microwave on low setting for a few seconds – it needs to be just soft enough to pipe. Spoon the icing into a paper piping bag and snip off the end. Pipe swirls of icing on top of the cake then sprinkle with chocolate chips. Chill in the fridge until ready to eat.

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Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared tins and level the surfaces. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until risen and just firm to the touch.

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Theatre Are you looking for half term activities for your family or granchldren?

Here are some ideas of what’s on locally.

AND, a chance to win tickets!

Room On The Broom

Tall Stories’ hit family show Room on the Broom flies into Rose Theatre Kingston this February half term from 17 until 21 February, bringing a witch, her cat, a

broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK! – it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?

For a chance of winning tickets for a family of 4 on Friday Feb 20th at 1.30pm, just email your name and phone number by 10th Feb to competitions@maldenmedia.co.uk Please title your email Room on The Broom

Pocket Comedy

The Comedy of Errors is Shakespeare’s funniest and most farcical comedy. Pocket Comedy is a sixty minute version of Propeller’s acclaimed production of The Comedy of Errors which has been performed in theatres around the globe and coming to the Rose Theatre, Kingston Tue 10 Feb – Wed 11 Feb, 1.30pm & 7.30pm. Pocket Comedy is a perfect and hilarious introduction to Shakespeare beginners.

We asked Edward Hall, Artistic Director of Propeller about his role What is the director’s job?

The director’s job is to design the play – so you have to design the play with the designer when you begin.

So you make a little model of the play and work out dragon, a few friendly animals and much more! how you’re going to tell the story, what furniture, what Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of the bestit’s going to look like, what they’re going to wear – all selling book by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson of those things. You get a basic idea of that before MBE and Axel Scheffler, takes audiences aboard a you begin. You get an idea of the music and you try magnificent broom for an unforgettable adventure! and understand the play as much as you can, work out who’s in what scene, then cast it, work out who Room on the Broom is aimed at ages 3 – 8 years old would play what parts best. Once you’ve got all of and is the ideal introduction to theatre for pre and that together, which believe you me can take months primary school children and their families. Expect sometimes, you get to shut the door and rehearse. And enchanting puppetry, sing-a-long songs and hilarious when you start rehearsing the director’s job is to inspire fun for everyone. the actors to understand who they’re playing, what they’re saying, why they’re saying it and to keep the Brought to the stage by internationally acclaimed actors absolutely in the shoes of the characters. theatre company Tall Stories, the creators of the As you do that, and the story starts to become clearer, smash-hit production The Gruffalo, Room on the the director’s job is then to work out how to weight the Broom is presented by Kenny Wax and Nick Brooke, story, where to make it more dramatic, less dramatic; directed by Olivia Jacobs, alongside Toby Mitchell as more sensitive, less sensitive; crueller, less cruel; more Creative Producer (both founders of Tall Stories), with about love, more about hate, more about greed, any of lighting design by James Whiteside, design by Morgan the things that you might see. In a sense it takes quite Large, puppet design by Yvonne Stone and music & a long time to get a production to the point where music design by Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw of Shock you can then watch it and work out where the balance Productions. should be in the performances. Because for a while you’re just doing the mechanics – “Where do I come Join a witch and her cat as they fly happily along on from?” – Why don’t you come on upstage right and on their broomstick – until a Stormy wind blows then go to the chair, speak for a bit then go downstage the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night! left. Oh and you love her, so stay close to her as much With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a as you can, and he hates you and you are suspicious of friendly frog, her belongings are retrieved. But this him...”. We do a lot of that – for weeks!

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How do you choose actors?

It’s a very complicated process. It’s never the same. I’ll usually start from one place, for example one particular role in the play. Then you sort build a world around that. Who would be a good mother to him? Who would be the sister? You get a bit of a family and you slowly build outwards.

You must be careful when you cast not to typecast. In film and television there’s quite a lot of typecasting and people play the type of person that you think they are – romantic lead, villain. Acting on stage, actors can change themselves completely, to a far greater degree than people think they can from working with them on film and TV. Particularly with Propeller when we’re doing two plays, you can come and see one actor be villainous and murderous in the afternoon who is then playing a clown in the evening! So you must be careful when you’re casting not to fall into the trap of thinking, “Oh he does the funny parts - he can play the funny characters”, but, “Hang on a second! What happens if that character is actually tragic but quite funny. What happens if someone tragic plays that funny part?

So you have to ask yourself questions to make sure you don’t fall into traps. And you work with a particular pool of actors?

Yes. Propeller is an ensemble in this way: when I have a company of actors like the one in this play, I will guarantee them an offer of a job in the next project we do. So I’ll be able to choose and negotiate with them what I want them to play, but they‟ll be able to decide whether to do it or not. So two of them might be doing something else and not free, three of them might not want to do it or not like the parts and the rest might say yes. Or all of them might say yes it varies from time to time. But over the last thirteen years we’ve gathered about thirty actors who’ve been with the company.

What’s good about that?

You get continuity. We’ve grown up working on Shakespeare. All of them have done Shakespeare with me, so all of them have an idea about how to speak it and how to do it before we begin, which gets you a long way down the track.

For a chance of winning 2 tickets for Tuesday 10th at 7.30pm just email your name and phone number to competitions@maldenmedia.co.uk by 6th Feb. Please title your email Pocket Comedy

The Wind in the Willows

Award-nominated Immersion Theatre and the critically-acclaimed Cambridge Touring Theatre join forces to present a spectacular musical adaptation of the classic, “The Wind in the Willows”. This exquisite family show will be at the Epsom Playhouse during half term.

Join the boat-loving Ratty, the sensible yet curious Mole, wise old Badger and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle with a pair of pick-pocketing weasels to save Toad Hall!

Eye-catchingly elaborate costumes, toe-tapping music and larger than life characters promise to capture the imagination of the youngest of audience members whilst the sheer nostalgic charm of this beloved story is guaranteed to take older generations on a glorious trip down the riverbank onto memory lane. The perfect treat for all the family!

This larger-than-life production will be directed by Immersion Theatre’s Artistic Director, James Tobias, and will see Immersion’s resident creative team produce Cambridge Touring Theatre’s hugely popular adaptation of this iconic classic. With Immersion Theatre’s trademark energy which audiences are growing to expect and love, and Cambridge Touring Theatre’s undeniably catchy original score, “Wind in the Willows” is guaranteed to leave everyone smiling from beginning to end!

For a chance of winning 4 tickets for Friday 20th at 2.30pm just email your name and phone number by 10th Feb to competitions@maldenmedia.co.uk Please title your email Wind in The Willows

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What’s On

Nonsuch Park

Book an appointment by calling 0300 123 23 23 St James’s Church Hall, Bodley Road, New Malden KT3 5QE 11th Feb 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm A.F.C Wimbledon Football Club, Jack Goodchild Way, 422A Kingston Road KT1 3PB 2nd April 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm St Philip, Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park KT4 8LG 26th Feb 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm

Nonsuch Park is a link to Tudor England. The Palace that once stood here was a hugely expensive symbol of Henry VIII’s power. The Friends of Nonsuch offer guidance to a 7 feet model which has been created from contemporary documentation, paintings and an excavation of the Palace site in 1959. The model is on display in the Stable Wing of the much later Nonsuch Mansion in the heart of Nonsuch Park. The model is open from 11 am until 3 pm every Sunday in November and December; admission £2.50; cars via Cheam Gate. For further information please visit the website at www.friendsofnonsuch.co.uk

Music in New Malden

The Rose Theatre

Give blood

3 o’clock, 2nd Sunday in the month New Malden Methodist Church, High Street KT3 4BY an hour of music followed by tea and cake All concerts and programmes are subject to confirmation. Check the website for latest news. https://sites.google.com/site/musicinnewmalden/ March 8th A Beethoven Concert Emily Robinson – cello Jane Booth – clarinet John Irving – fortepiano Trio Op.11, Cello Sonata Op.5

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Tue 3 Feb – Sat 7 Feb A Theatre Royal Bury St Edmonds Production SIGN OF THE TIMES Frank is the Head of Installation at Forshaws, a commercial lettering factory, and an aspiring novelist.

Teenager Alan is his reluctant trainee, more interested in his band and his iPod than the complexities of bracketing systems and electrical isolators. However, this pair of Yorkshiremen have a lot more in common than they think…

From the producers of the hit-tour of Mansfield Park (2012 & 2013) and written by award-winning comedy

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writer Tim Firth (Calendar Girls), this gentle comedy drama explores the power of words and dreams in our changing world.

Tue 10 Feb – Wed 11 Feb, 1.30pm & 7.30pmPropeller presents POCKET COMEDY - THE COMEDY OF ERRORS FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES AND SHAKESPEARE BEGINNERS The Comedy of Errors is Shakespeare’s funniest and most farcical comedy. Pocket Comedy is a sixty minute version of Propeller’s acclaimed production of The Comedy of Errors which has been performed in theatres around the globe.

Pocket Comedy is a perfect and hilarious introduction to Shakespeare beginners.

Thu 12 Feb – Sat 14 Feb, 7.30pm The Original Theatre Company presents THREE MEN IN A BOAT In its 125th year of publication Jerome’s ripping yarn of youthful friendship, mischief and folly, originally intended as a guide to boating on the Thames, continues to celebrate the very essence of Britishness, inspiring many of our comic legends from Morecambe and Wise to Monty Python.

Equipped with a working pub, live piano accompaniment, some ale, music hall singing, a dog and a feast of physical comedy, settle yourself in for a night out to remember.

Times: 7.30pm & Sat matinee 2.30pm Sun 15 Feb, 3pm GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND The real stars of the hit movie “BRASSED OFF”, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are in constant demand throughout the world for concert appearances.

Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world famous brass band, performing your favourite classics with passion and style!

Tue 17 Feb – Sat 21 Feb Tall Stories present ROOM ON THE BROOM - Tall Stories’ magical musical stage adaptation of Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffle flies into Kingston direct from a smashing WEST END season!

Times: Tue - 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Wed to Fri 11.00am and 1.30pm, Saturday - 11.30am, 2pm & 4.30pm Sat 28 Feb – Sat 21 Mar Rose Productions present ROMEO + JULIET Romeo and Juliet is the explosive story of an intense passion between the son and daughter of sworn enemies. Risking everything to be together, their tragedy is played out in a divided city where lives are ruled by secrets and fear.

Celebrated for her remarkable story-telling and inventive adaptations of all-time classics, director Sally Cookson once again collaborates with composer Benji Bower to bring their unique approach to the most beautiful and passionate of Shakespeare’s plays.

Sun 22 Mar, 7.30pm FASCINATING AIDA: CHARM OFFENSIVE Following a sold-out 2013 tour, three Olivier Award nominations and over 10 million YouTube hits for

Cheap Flights (their infamous anthem to budget air travel), Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman continue to celebrate over 30 years of Fascinating Aïda with their terrific new show Charm Offensive.

Expect topical new songs hot off the press, plus some outrageous old favourites, as Fascinating Aïda continue to grow old disgracefully!

Fri 27 Mar, 8pm ONE MAN BREAKING BAD Sixty Episodes. One Show. Yo! Join us on a rip roaring ride through the greatest television show ever made.

LA actor Miles Allen smacks the senses with his supercharged, crazily accurate renditions of all the iconic characters, including Walter White, Jesse, Saul, Skyler, Hank, Walt Junior, Mike and Gus Fring.

Sun 29 Mar, 7.30pm Comedy Store March Every famous comic has graced The Comedy Store’s stage at some point in the last 30 years and their critically acclaimed shows remain the place to see the stars of tomorrow today.

Tue 31 Mar – Sat 4 Apr, 7.30pm Mat: 2.30pm Thu & Sat Mischief Theatre Company Presents PETER PAN GOES WRONG The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society set out to present J.M. Barrie’s classic tale of Peter Pan, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong…does, as the accident prone thesps embark on a thrilling adventure to Neverland,

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Terrific fun for all ages, don’t miss this hysterical new laugh out loud comedy.

Wed 8 – Thu 9 Apr THE AMAZING BUBBLE MAN The international hit show with bubble art, magic, science and LOTS of fun. Louis Pearl is the world’s leading Bubbleologist and has been delighting family audiences with his unique show for nearly 30 years.

Fabulously entertaining, he explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combines comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized.

Fri 10 – Sat 11 Apr Showstopper Productions presents THE FANTASTICAL STORY FACTORY A musical adventure which will have you exploring magical kingdoms, meeting wonderful characters and singing along by the end. YOU decide where the story is set, what happens next and who the characters are. You can even join in if you want to!

An improvised musical adventure for kids of all ages - and adults who act like kids! Everything is made up on the spot entirely from audience suggestions.

If your children could create their very own dream musical – what would it be?

Tue 14 – Sat 25 Apr Rose Productions, Headlong and Sheffield Theatres present THE ABSENCE OF WAR It’s now or never for George Jones. The charismatic leader of the Labour Party needs to get out of opposition and into Number Ten.

A vigorous new production of David Hare’s funny, stinging political drama on a timely national tour during the buildup to the 2015 General Election.

Tue 28 Apr – Sat 2 May Children’s Touring Partnership presents THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS Based on the bestselling novel by John Boyne, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a heart-wrenching tale of an unlikely friendship between two innocent boys.

Set during World War II, the story is seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and devastating consequences.

Bruno’s friendship with Shmuel takes him from innocence to revelation, revealing the poetic irony that through a child’s eye everyone can appear the same.

CAFÉ EVENTS RHYME TIME Mondays weekly, 11.15am, Bring the little ones down for a free morning of rhyming, singing and laughter in the Café at the Rose, and that’s just the parents.

SWING DANCE 2pm – 5pm Last Sunday of the month JAZZ FIRST TUESDAYS 1.15pm– 2pm Lunchtime live jazz presented by Kingston University

Last Sunday of the month Sun 22 Feb JAZZ FIRST TUESDAYS 1.15pm– 2pm

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Clubs

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Mondayss

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 Where: Age Concern Kingston Raleigh House 14 Nelson Road, New Malden KT3 5EA When: 4th Tuesday of month 7.30 -9.30pm We aim to provide backup support for arthritis sufferers and an opportunity for members to enjoy a social evening through our regular monthly meetings. Jocelyn King 020 8942 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

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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 - Anne -01372 727422 or Tony 077910 39521 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

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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There’s lots going on for pre-schoolers

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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Hobbies Get ready for the cycling revolution

By Kate McLellan

Graham Flavell from Dorset fondly remembers the bike he owned as teenager: “I sold it when I learned to drive a car, but I really regretted that later.”

As a child growing up in the Midlands he not only used it to cycle to school, but would spend hours roaming the neighbourhood with friends, all of whom owned bikes: “I remember that in the ‘50s and ‘60s everyone who worked at the factories commuted by bicycle, so for my generation cycling was a way of life.”

After university Graham moved to Dorset to take up a new job and decided to return to cycling as a way of exploring the countryside. For many years he continued to enjoy low-key, leisurely bike journeys: discovering more about the local area and enjoying the occasional family holiday on two wheels.

In recent months, however, Graham’s commitment to cycling has undergone something of a revolution. He is now one of the many thousands of people in the UK for whom cycling has become a serious hobby, and he currently cycles up to 140 miles each week with a group of like-minded friends.

Graham says: “We meet twice a week and I enjoy the camaraderie of cycling with other people. It was hard when I started, but I’ve been amazed how my fitness has improved over the last six months.”

The popularity of cycling has been enhanced by trailblazing athletes such as Sir Bradley Wiggins, who has achieved elite status as a professional cyclist on both track and road, but this new trend is also driven by health concerns: Graham admits that health is “a big topic” amongst his fellow cyclists.

Sport England claims that over 2.1 million people currently cycle on a weekly basis in the UK, and in the autumn of last year the government published a draft version of its Cycling Delivery Plan for consultation, giving details of a 10-year strategy that includes the ambition to double the amount of cycling activity on Britain’s roads by the year 2025.

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In the Netherlands cycling has enjoyed popularity for over 100 years and even now nearly 30% of all Dutch journeys are made by bike. The recent government consultation is one of a number of promising signs indicating that the UK is trying to catch up with its Dutch neighbours.

So where do you start if you have decided to take up cycling for the first time? It really depends on what kind of cycling appeals to you. Will you be using your bike for transport, for leisure or for competition?

Budget is another important factor. Not everyone can afford to buy models such as the new, lightweight carbon framed bicycles, which can cost up to £1,000.

An old bike can fit the bill provided you’re not competing in the Tour de France or planning any off-road trekking, but if you’re buying second hand it’s advisable to get your bike serviced to ensure that it is roadworthy.

If you’re not sure what type of bike you need - and there are a bewildering variety of models out there - a specialist cycling shop should be able to help.

Alternatively Guardian journalist Helen Pidd’s book The Complete Guide to Everyday Cycling (published by Penguin) offers a practical, illustrated guide to buying and riding a bike for the first time.

Once you have bought your bicycle, you’ll need to acquire some basic skills. How to signal, how to ride in traffic, how to do an emergency stop and even how to change a tyre: these are all essential things to learn before you before you set out on a busy road. On the British Cycling website (www.britishcycling.org.uk) you can search for a local Bikeability course, designed to teach you the skills you need to ride confidently on today’s roads.

Britain’s network of cycle lanes and paths is steadily growing, and cycling is now a much safer activity than it used to be, although urban cyclists often complain

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of cycle lanes being too narrow, or the layout stopping abruptly. Rural roads offer their own challenges, but after a lifetime’s cycling along country lanes Graham Flavell says that the drivers he has met are generally respectful. However, he recalls one man who was less than happy to meet a group of cyclists: “We must have annoyed him, because he waved a tyre lever at us, threatening to ‘get us’ if he saw us again.

The next day a policeman knocked at his front door, to warn him about his behaviour. When the driver asked how the officer knew about his ‘road rage’ incident, he replied: ‘Last time you saw me I wasn’t wearing a policeman’s helmet, I was on my bike’.”

Cycling is a great leveller and Graham’s anecdote shows that these days you can expect to meet anyone - from your local bobby to a millionaire pop star getting around on two wheels. These new converts to the cycling revolution understand that cycling not only benefits their physical and mental health but also helps the environment by cutting carbon emissions.

Graham agrees there are no better reasons to get on your bike!

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Recipe Peppered rib eye steaks with red wine glaze Treat the one you love on February 14th to succulent pan-fried steak with a luxurious sweet red wine sauce.

Serves 2 Ready in 20 minutes 150g baby new potatoes 2 tsp black peppercorns 2 x 250g rib eye steaks, trimmed of excess fat 2 tsp olive oil 3 tbsp redcurrant jelly 3 tbsp red wine 1 tsp cornflour blended with 1tbsp cold water 15g butter 2 tsp fresh chopped parsley Steamed baby carrots, mange tout and peas, to serve 1 Cook the baby new potatoes in a pan of lightly salted water for 10-15 minutes until just tender.

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3 Brush both sides of the steaks with oil. Place the steaks on the hot griddle pan and cook over a high heat for 1 minute on each side until seared. Reduce the heat and continue cooking for a further 2-4 minutes on each side until the steaks are cooked to your liking. Remove the steaks and cover and leave to rest for 2-3 minutes.

4 Place the redcurrant jelly and red wine in a small pan and heat gently until the jelly has completely dissolved. Stir in the cornflour mixture and simmer for a further minute until slightly syrupy.

5 Drain the potatoes, toss with the butter and parsley and season to taste. Transfer the steaks to warmed plates and spoon over the sauce. Serve with the potatoes and steamed vegetables.

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Why not create your own custom designed jewellery? From bangles to pendants, rings to earrings, we will help you through the design process to create a totally unique piece.

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Days Out Shoreditch Street Tours One of the main blessings of living and working in our neck of the woods is our close proximity to the cultural capital of the World, London. We all know about the galleries and museums, about Turner and Hirst but did you know that London is also the spiritual home of the latest phenomenon in the art world, street art?

Thanks to the work of home grown talent such as Banksy, Eine and D*Face as well as a myriad of visiting artists from abroad, outdoor walls across the capital but most notably in an area just the other side of the City Of London called Shoreditch are host to the latest work from some of the most exciting and popular artists of our times.

nomination in 2011 for his street art documentary “Exit Through The Gift Shop”.

Think it’s all rubbishy scrawling perpetuated by criminals who just haven’t been caught yet? Maybe time to take a trip into Shoreditch to let an expert unwrap all the fascinating elements of this colourful and energetic art form. An exhilarating 3 – 4 hours walking with Dave from Shoreditch Street Art Tours will flash by as he reveals the artists, the locations, the huge variety of techniques, the history of the movement and the anecdotes. Most of all, from small stencils to epic commissioned murals, the whole time is filled with breath taking photogenic art.

The real breakthrough for this art form came around 10 years ago when the humorous and satirical cartoons of Banksy started to appear in the mainstream press. A cluster of edgy galleries thriving in dilapidated chic sprung up to support the clamour for art by these cool artists. Now, a canvas by Eine hangs in the White House after David Cameron gave it as a gift to Obama and Banksy received an Oscar 

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Without doubt among the talent you will see on the walls of Shoreditch are the future stars of tomorrow’s art world as many of these artists succeed in making the transition into fine art galleries.

The tour starts close to Liverpool St on the very edge of the City and winds its way around narrow streets build by the French Huguenot in the 1700s, into off street car parks and legitimate painting spots where artists provide a constantly evolving vista of art, up through the colour and fragrances of Brick lane, past vintage clothing stalls and flash boutiques, the journey is breathtaking. The real beauty is the explanation and commentary provided by an expert writer and photographer who has been immersed in the scene for nearly 10 years and fills in all the information that can’t be seen with the naked eye.

The timing works well for a day trip, take the morning tour starting at 10am and finish perfectly in time for lunch in Shoreditch or perhaps head up to town, have an early lunch first then take an afternoon tour running from 1.30 until just before 5. A lovely short break in one of those unique trendy Shoreditch coffee shops allows for a rest and any bathroom needs. In the Summer, shorter 2 hour mid week evening street art tours provide a wonderful insight to the art in the area. www.shoreditchstreetarttours.co.uk All photos Dave Stuart (aka “NoLionsInEngland”), www.flickr.co.uk/nolionsinengland

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Gardening Preparing for warmer weather

by Pippa Greenwood The combination of the poor weather in February and the very fact that gardens tend to be at their least appealing this month, means the chances are yours is receiving nothing much more than a fair helping of neglect at the moment. But spring isn’t far away so get your gardening gloves on for a bit of preparation.

Start by clearing up any remaining fallen leaves, broken twigs. Twigs and woody debris are best binned or burned or perhaps even heaped up in the corner of the garden to act as a sheltering spot for wildlife, but fallen leaves, and the top growth of herbaceous perennials, can be added to the compost heap.

When it comes to tackling herbaceous or flower borders, don’t make things look too clean and tidy, as you may well cut down on the protection that faded top-growth can provide. I tend to leave most of the remains of herbaceous plants in place until spring, but the most ugly, straggly or unkempt bits could certainly be cleared up now. Keep a particular look out for slugs and snails and collect them up while they are snoozing!

It is too early in the year to cut your lawn and indeed you should try to keep off it as far as possible, but you can clear twigs and leaves and cut back any weeds which have grown faster than the grass itself.

the outer surfaces of pots and containers will also help to clean them up again, because by now they have invariably accumulated a good helping of algae and soil and can look quite a mess.

Check fruit trees for signs of any dead shrivelled fruit still on the branches and cut these out, as they often harbour brown rot disease and can cause a lot of problems in the future. However these definitely shouldn’t be composted - bin or burn any you find.

Use a stiff brush to clear off surface debris from your terrace or patio and then once it is clear, if it still looks in need of a bit of a facelift, use the stiff brush or yard broom to scrub it over thoroughly. Provided freezing weather is not forecast, wash it over with a few buckets of water.

A trip to your local garden centre is bound to give you plenty of ideas for what’s looking good this month. Some of my favourites include the small trees or shrubs which have a delicious fragrance during the winter months. These include winter sweet, hamamelis (witch hazel) and sarcococca. You can now buy pots of snowdrop bulbs which are not far from flowering so ‘cheat’ a little and pop a few of these into the ground. Winter flowering heathers and winter flowering pansies can also be used to great effect right now.

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A Malden Man A New Malden Start-up

by Raj Randhawa

need to do above all else, is become consistent.

I learned this from working on my novel - that a stop start approach will hinder you but a constant, consistent effort will take you forward.

Here’s how I work. Before going to bed, I update my excel sheet of things to achieve for the next day, (each task has a deadline attached to it) so I know what I need to achieve and by when.

I’ve recently set up a business (Content Marketing/ Copywriting) and although I knew there was a lot of work involved, I wasn’t aware just how much.

When I sat down to fill out my To Do’s on an Excel sheet, I was surprised at the number of things I hadn’t even considered. But, I soon discovered how much help there is out there for local new businesses start-ups, which I’ve listed in the second half of this article.

First I’ll let you in to the typical day of a start-up business: Starting up your start-up Starting up your start-up takes a lot of work and determination. Discipline and hard work breeds motivation and momentum, so the first thing you

After the school run, I breakfast and lock myself away in my room and get down to it. Time is limited as I only have until 3:15pm to work until I pick the kids up from school. I’ve found that the time constraint, rather than being a hindrance is a great help. With less time to work during the day I’m more focused and more effective.

My routine is not set in stone, but I try to keep to it as much as possible. I have a good breakfast, (to stop me nipping in to the kitchen to snack) and then I work through to lunchtime with a 5 minute tea break in between. After a half hour lunch, I work until it’s time for the afternoon school run. The children get daddy’s full attention until

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It may seem like groundhog day but it’s a good groundhog day. I’m able to channel all of my ideas in to the business and at the end of each day I can see how far I’ve moved it forward.

I recently won my first client and with two projects on the go, I’m up and running. Most importantly, the work doesn’t feel like work. It’s a massive challenge but it’s great fun. And in the words of the great George Costanza from Seinfeld ‘I’m busting Jerry, I’m busting’ And here’s a run down of resources and help for anyone who either already has a business or is just starting up.

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Start-up Donut The Kingston Chamber of Commerce have also partnered with Donut to provide free online support for businesses, with everything from business ideas to helping set business goals and start-up stories to get you motivated. Check it out here: www.kingstonchamber.startupdonut.co.uk Meetup (www.meetup.com) Meetup is a great way to network with people in your industry. It’s an online service as well as a simple to use app. You simply search for relevant meetups in your local area, which include business and fun stuff. Meetups are organised by anyone wanting to get together with like-minded people.

There are different business related meetups but if there isn’t one that suits your needs, you can start one up yourself. All you have to do is join, add some information about yourself and your meetup and invite people to join you. Some of the local ones that might be of interest include London S*SW Start-ups and Surbiton Business Community’s Solopreneurs’ Meetup.

Merton Chamber of Commerce The Merton Chamber of Commerce represents businesses in Merton and depending on which part of New Malden you live in, it’s another great network of businesses to tap in to. They also run a number services including workshops, networking events and marketing services.

Start your Own Business provide a good free downloadable guide, with lots of advice and resources for any new business start up. www.syob.net/guides/start-new-businessKingston-upon-Thames.pdf Right I’m off to do some work. Good luck!

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