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Malden Fortnight 2012 Malden Fortnight 2012 starts on Saturday 30th June and we have lots of great events planned. If you would like yours added, or to join in with the parade or have a stall at our Craft fair then please email info@maldenfortnight.co.uk Leaflets will be distributed in June with the full programme, or you can get more details and also see some more fabulous photos from last years’ events on our new, improved website www.maldenfortnight.co.uk
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School Summer Fairs Teachers, pupils and parents at New Malden’s Christ Church Primary School are getting ready for a 2012 Diamond extravaganza next month (Saturday May 12th), with plans well underway for this year’s special, Jubilee fair! The gates will be opened (by two people you may recognise!) at 12 noon. Money raised will help to fund a range of extra outdoor facilities for the children, such as new playground benches, sports and play equipment. Miss Tabitha White, who joined the school as its new Head teacher in January of this year, says:
“Our Diamond Jubilee fair will once more be the flagship event in the school’s fundraising calendar – and will allow parents, friends and members of the local community to come and get into the spirit of national celebration in the lead up to the official events in June. “We are so lucky to have such wonderful support from our children’s parents, grandparents and carers and we really hope this year’s theme will appeal to all ages. “I’m especially looking forward to attending this exciting event in my first year as the Head of Christ Church Primary as I’ve already heard so much about it and have been told to expect a really fun day. I can’t wait to see such an array of entertainment, including our school country dancers, singers, musicians and even a performance from our new
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adult Christ Church Community Choir!” As ever, the Christ Church Primary School Fair will offer a huge range of fun activities for people to watch and take part in. However, for the first time, some exciting new sideshows will be on offer for kids (and big kids!) of all ages. These will include a giant inflatable ‘surf board simulator’ and a huge ‘hammer strike’ challenge. Parents from the school will also be hosting a large international food hall, with freshly cooked Indian and Korean meals on offer. One of the highlights of the day promises to be the Jubilee Tea Room, where visitors will be able to sit down in beautifully decorated red, white and blue surroundings and enjoy tea, coffee and a selection of cakes. In keeping with the theme, there will also be a 1952 ‘memory room’, an opportunity for children to write a message of congratulations to the Queen and a treasure hunt around the school grounds where prizes will be hidden behind 60 large “diamonds”! Pupils aged from 4 – 10 have been invited to design Jubilee posters to help promote the fair, so organisers hope that readers of the Village will enjoy spotting them as they brighten up the windows of shops, cars and houses right across New Malden!
Come and join in the madness at Corpus Christi Primary School’s ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Summer Fair’ on Saturday, 23rd June. Entrance is FREE for children and just £1 for adults. The event will be held at the school in Chestnut Grove, New Malden, between 12 – 4pm. We will be going down the rabbit hole with a ‘Mad Hat’ competition and a parade to showcase the children’s creations. Search for a White Rabbit or a March Hare at our Children’s Petting Farm and enjoy the Wonderland Bouncy Castle Extravaganza - three bouncy castles for the price of one! Other stalls include all the usual favourites such as Tombolas, Beat the Goalie, Face Painting and a Toy and Book Stall. There will also be a toddler area and regular storytime slots in The Dormouse Teapot Story Corner. Enjoy a cuppa at The Queen of Hearts Vintage Tea Shop serving cup cakes, cream teas and hot and cold drinks. Other tasty food available includes our delicious Korean stall and the BBQ, which will be serving up burgers and hotdogs. In preparation for Wimbledon Fortnight, strawberries and cream will be on sale along with Pimms from the Beer Tent, and there will even be a signed Roger Federer T-Shirt up for grabs. VVoice
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Jubilations (Part 2) Fields of fun by Robin Gill
The first national celebration of a British monarch’s jubilee was not for Victoria, but her grandfather George III on 25th October 1809. He had come to the throne on 25th October 1760, and celebrated his golden jubilee at the start of the 50th year of his reign. A large celebratory dinner was held in Kingston’s old town hall (subsequently pulled down circa 1840) for invited guests, where the King’s health was proposed in a toast by the Recorder Thomas Evance. The toast was drunk nine times (three times three) as a cannon was fired. The ordinary townspeople had built a bonfire in the Market Square, and enjoyed three barrels of beer which had been provided for the occasion. Apathy to acclamation Queen Victoria’s Silver Jubilee in 1862 was not celebrated, as it occurred too soon after the death of her husband Albert the previous year. But,
by the time of Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887, New Malden was well established and able to organise its own celebrations. At least, that was the general idea. But after a series of badly attended meetings had been held in the village, and a fallout occurred between the teetotallers and others in the community, the disheartened organising committee resigned en masse. It was left to the Church Sunday Schools, and the local Foresters Court (now Foresters Friendly Society) to arrange events for June 28th. That day, the local churches held early thanksgiving services at 8.30am, so that people who wanted to travel to London (to see the royal procession) were able to catch the 9.38 morning train. The children of the village gathered at their schools where they were given a specially minted medal, and a coloured rosette to wear designating which school they attended. They then proceeded to a field near Christ Church, and at 2pm walked in procession to Malden College. There they enjoyed sports and games. Meanwhile, the Foresters had arranged a “grand fete and gala” starting at 2pm in a field facing the coffee tavern (now Tudor Williams). There, the villagers took part in handicap races, tug of war, and cricket. Entertainment came from the Kingston Hill Brass Band, and afterwards the “aged poor” were given tea, and everyone enjoyed dancing during the evening. Around the churches Ten years later (1897) when Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, there was still £5 left over from the children’s celebration the previous decade. This formed a basis for a village fete to be held. On the Sunday, special thanksgiving services were held in all the churches of the district. At Christ Church, the service was led by the Rev Challacombe and the Rev Cave-Moyles, while music was provided by Charles Davis’s String Band who played both the Coronation Anthem (Handel), and the Coronation March (Meyerbeer). At the Congregational Church (now URC), the services were led by the Rev Mannington and the Rev Davies and during the course of the service, the Jubilee Anthem was sung. At the Baptist Church, the service was led by the Rev Moore, and prominent members of the local community gave their reflections on the occasion. Services were also held at the Wesleyan Chapel in Cambridge Road, the mission room in Kingston Road (now St Johns), and the Holy Trinity Free Church (Graham Spicer). Community celebrations On Jubilee Day, New Malden was decorated with flags hanging across the Market Place with similar
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decorations in Grafton and Cambridge Roads. Standing out particularly among the decorated shops were William Sudbury’s ironmongers, the Post Office owned by Fred Hawkins, and John Giblett’s butchers. The local dairy had flowers in the window, and was “tastefully lit” in the evening. Frank Berry had decorated his bicycle shop in red white and blue, and in Coombe Road, Charlie Andrews the corn merchant, Mrs Moores bakery, and Edward Clarke’s greengrocers looked very pretty. Further up the road the drapers shop of William Norburn was covered with fairy lights and bunting. Flags were flying from the top of Malden College, and the local pubs (Norbiton Park Hotel and Railway Hotel) were decorated with flowers, and gas filled ornaments. The residents also put on a show; the chairman of the local board Frederick Merryweather who lived in the only house in Sandal Road (St Cuthberts) displayed lamps, Chinese lanterns, flags, and flowers. The local doctor George Cowen, who lived in a large property in Malden Road, had the letters VR in oil lamps together with a chain of Japanese lanterns hanging from his house to the other side of the road. Nearly a thousand children assembled at the top of Grafton Road just before 2pm and marched carrying flags and banners to the field in Westbury Road, where
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the fete was being held. The field usually used by the Church Lads Brigade, had been lent for the occasion by John Lavender of Norbiton Common Farm. The fete which was mainly for the children, attracted people of all ages, and included swings and sports i.e. cocoanut bowling (not easy). At 3pm the Maldens and Coombe Brass band under the direction of local teacher Arthur Timbers, began playing to entertain the crowds. Tea was provided at 4.30pm by Walter Chaney who ran a cake shop in London Road Kingston, and afterwards a cricket match was played between fifteen girls with bats, and eleven boys with brooms, which the girls won by a single run. After the finals of the sports and the distribution of the prizes with thanks all round, the event was rounded off with the singing of the National Anthem by all those present. Later in the day, there was a great bonfire on Mount Pleasant and fireworks. Not to be outdone, the inhabitants of Old Malden celebrated the jubilee the following Saturday. Flags and decorations ran the whole length of Church Road from the Plough to St Johns, with some of the houses decorated with fairy lamps. The celebrations started with a cricket match between Malden and Worcester Park CC, and a local team captained by Edward Chetwynd-Stapylton the son of the former vicar. The latter team won, but the cricket club gained their
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ended with fireworks and a large bonfire shaped like a house containing barrels of tar. This allowed a mock alarm to be raised. The Maldens and Coombe Fire Brigade (who were in attendance) quickly had the blaze under control and performed a staged rescue of one of their number, (who was dressed as a woman) from the top window of the “building”.
revenge when they were successful in the tug of war match against the same opponents later in the day. In the farmer’s field next to the church, nearly two hundred children took part in various sports, before sitting down to tea at four o’clock in a large marquee. Here they were entertained by a Punch and Judy show, and music from the New Malden Military Band. Just before 6pm one of the oldest inhabitants of the area Charles William Smith planted a Holme Oak at the western end of the church to commemorate the occasion. (Sadly a recent expedition to find this tree was unsuccessful). Following this, the 230 adults present sat down to supper provided by Henry Packhams of Surbiton. Races in the evening were followed by the prize giving by Miss Wheeler of Worcester Park House. The event
Looking forward It seems that royal occasions like these allowed the community to “come together”. In Victorian times, there was no shortage of open spaces in which to hold events, and certainly no shortage of musicians to keep the public entertained, and provide music for dancing. Nowadays, Malden has its Malden Fortnight (30th June – 15th July) and a Party in the (Beverley) Park on 2nd June keeping the tradition alive. Illustrations 1) Old Town Hall in Kingston Market Place. 2) Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal 1887. 3) Meadow near St John’s Old Malden. Next month I want to cover the jubilee celebrations of 1935,1977, and 2002 in Malden, so if anyone has any memories from 1977 or even 1935 about local celebrations, I would love to hear from them. VVoice
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Feeding the Dragon The Year of the Water Dragon, whilst normally providing good joss for those followers of Chinese astrology, is also proving to be a challenging one on various fronts. Not only is there the change of leadership to be managed, much of which of course will be carried below the surface of the water (useful for a water dragon), but also there is a fundamental change in the economic environment. With overseas demand for Chinese goods falling, where is new demand to come from? If this is to be internally driven then how is this going to be managed through, with a Chinese banking system that is already under some considerable pressure? Then there are the social issues of domestic inflation, pressure for jobs and the related levels of unemployment. To this we can also add the level of social unrest between locals and transitory workers, with some flaring into
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riots and most notably the remarkable ‘rebellion’ in the village of Wukan which played out like an oriental version of ‘Passport to Pimlico’. Add to this the strikes and demonstrations in certain factories for higher pay, some of which has resulted in even certain manufacturing companies leaving the country to find other lower cost sites. The days of the ‘China Price’ are seemingly now over. Additionally, the balance of the population has changed for the first time in several thousand years – more Chinese now live in the burgeoning cities than in the country. So who is going to feed the populace? The figures are staggering. China has to feed 20% of the world’s population and has only 8% of the world’s available arable land. To further exacerbate this, as incomes have risen so has the demand for better diets away from water, rice and vegetables, to more meat and cooking oil for frying. So the demand for palm oil as well as wheat and corn has risen substantially. As yet the Chinese do not allow the use of genetically modified grains, although this may change over the next few years. China now accounts for 20% of global corn consumption. Seemingly China’s corn imports in January and February this year totalled 1.26m tonnes – four hundred times more than the same time last year! This may have been somewhat distorted as traders were taking advantage of record levels of Chinese corn prices being amongst the highest in the world and were importing overseas supplies to sell at a quick profit. Thus it will be interesting to see if this eases off over the next few months. However, it does mean though that fundamentally the Chinese economy is changing and the
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increased demand for food products is going to increase; any weather interruption elsewhere in the world will have a disproportionate price impact in China. Is the US less than it was and will be even less in the future? Some interesting figures have crossed my desk regarding the relative decline in the value of the US economy. In the year 2000, the US accounted for approximately a third of the global economy: today it accounts for less than a quarter. If this continues and the BRICS along with Indonesia and Turkey don’t come to a grinding halt, then this could drop to around a sixth. With the recent discussions around the Buffett Tax, it is also worth reminding ourselves about the strains of the US middle class who seem to be under increasing pressure. For the income gains in 2010, the top 1% of earners gained 93% of the value and the remaining 99% were either seeing no increase or in fact seeing falling incomes. That is a squeezed middle. The great strength of the US economy has been its ability to reinvent itself in times of stress. The question is can it do it again when faced with the twin headed hellhound Orthrus of the deficit and the debt? This of course won’t be really addressed until post the election, but in the meantime is there enough economic momentum to sustain the recovery? All is likely to depend upon the level of corporate confidence, and the next wave of corporate results this week could help us here. VVoice
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Blue Murder They’re screaming Blue Murder again in New Malden The starting pistol is primed ready for the launch of the Unilet Sound & Vision Blue Murder Sale 2012, which runs from 28th April until 9th June at the company’s New Malden premises and promises superb hi-fi and AV bargains for casual listeners, viewers, audiophiles and movie buffs alike. In keeping with the feeling of patriotism running through the country in Olympic and Diamond Jubilee year, the Blue Murder Sale will sport a British theme; with one of the country’s longest established hi-fi shops featuring products from the very best in British hi-fi and home cinema that are fit for a Queen during these times of austerity. Whether it be a new micro hi-fi system, a 50” flatscreen TV to watch the beach volleyball on, a multimedia streaming device, speakers, headphones, amps or home cinema that takes your fancy, there’s sure to be something for you in the sale. Hundreds of products will be reduced in price and must be sold. Full details of all the offers available will be unveiled nearer the time, but to be the first to find out and to give a head start in
the race to the front door on opening day, the bargain hunting public are urged to register at www.unilet.net Launching the 31st annual Blue Murder Sale,Vernon Hamblin, general manager, said, “It’s time to clear the credit cards, cancel the holiday, make a space on the rack and warn your spouse you might be back with a few boxes as we can promise you a plethora of not to be missed bargains will be up for grabs at this year’s sale. We look forward to welcoming old friends and many new soon to be friends to the Hidden Hi-Fi Shop in New Malden on 28th April. It’s going to be a fun six weeks.” The Unilet Blue Murder Sale runs from 9am on 28th April until 6pm on 9th June at 35 High Street, New Malden, KT3 4BY VVoice
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Kingston’s Jubilee Celebrations Tuesday 5th June 2012
As the whole of the UK gears up for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Kingston its own x90.pdf is 1planning 12/04/2012 11:10unique celebration for this joyous , occasion. The Town Centre will celebrate all things British in the a truly timeless fashion with . its ‘Through the Decades’ th Jubilee Party covering all ed he 6 decades of the Queen’s reign.
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Kingston’s activities for this historic celebration will take place on Tuesday 5th June from 12-5pm. Areas of the Town Centre will travel back in time as they each explore a different decade ranging from 1950’s through to the present day. There will be a great mix of events happening all around the town including a traditional church fête and tea party, classic cars, vintage aircraft, live music, giant board games and more for the whole family to enjoy.
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A Diamond Derby Festival The Investec Derby Festival held over Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd June is going to be one of this summers’ must attend events. A firm favourite in the sporting and social calendar, the Investec Derby Festival at Epsom Downs Racecourse increases in popularity year on year due to its inclusive nature and party atmosphere offering entertainment for all tastes and budgets. The two-day festival opens with Investec Ladies Day on Friday 1st June with elegant, fashionable racegoers gathering for a classic day’s racing, which features the Group 1 Investec Oaks; combining high style stakes both on and off the track. Whilst on Saturday 2nd June, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations begin, with races
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including the ‘world’s greatest flat race’, the Investec Derby, worth £1.25m in prize money. The Investec Derby Festival is famed for ‘The Hill’ and new for 2012, The Jubilee Family Enclosure has been created offering a family friendly secure area on the Hill where families can relax in a safe and friendly environment with activities and entertainment aimed for all ages, admission is just £5 per adult in advance and £10 on the day with 17’s and under free of charge. For those wanting an alfresco dining experience close to the action, the picnic enclosure is located on the famous Tattenham Straight. Included within the package is a Grandstand Enclosure ticket giving access to the paddock, a three course Carluccio’s picnic for two, wine and access to the Champagne Lawn.You will also have a table to use for the day and betting facilities all for just £130 on Investec Ladies Day and £180 on Investec Derby Day + VAT. There are also vegetarian options and picnics for children. Grandstand tickets start from £45. For further information, hospitality and to book tickets please visit the website www.epsomdowns.co.uk or call Epsom Downs Racecourse on 0844 579 3004. VVoice
Even before we started up Groves Residential I used to enjoy reading the Village Voice magazine on a monthly basis and when we opened in 2010, we felt there was no better way of getting our name out to the community. We have always been very pleased with response to the advertising and also the help and professionalism provided by Jenny. We are always careful to monitor the source of our enquiries and we know it gets results and is read by thousands of local residents every month. Niki McGibbon Groves Residential
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THE INVESTEC DERBY FESTIVAL LOOK TO CELEBRATE Epsom Downs Racecourse, 1 & 2 June 2012 Home of the world’s greatest flat race, the Investec Derby, and the international high fashion stakes of Investec Ladies’ Day. It’s a real social occasion, a highlight of the season and the first event of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Celebrate with the nation. Book online at www.epsomdowns.co.uk or call 0844 579 3004 for further information.
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Campfire’s Burning The Lunchbowl Network is incredibly grateful for all the support it receives form New Malden residents. Here are two great events for your diaries. On Friday 1st June from 6-9pm, there will be a Campfire burning in New Malden and you are all invited! The Lunchbowl Network is holding an evening of family fun with a campfire, singsong and games in the gardens of Christ Church to raise funds to feed and care for the 450 orphans they take care of in the Kibera Slum, Kenya and we would love you to come too. The evening will be a festival-style experience, bring picnic rugs or camping chairs, your own plate, mugs and cutlery and “camp” with us. A simple dinner, hot chocolate and marshmallows will be served and
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water and squash will be provided but otherwise please bring whatever you would like to drink, inc alcohol for the adults (though this can only be enjoyed outside due to licensing laws). Tickets are £6 each and the cost of each ticket provides 18 orphans with a hot, nutritious meal. Wonderfully, Barclays Bank are matchfunding the event and we are hoping for an improvement in the weather and a great evening together, please join us. Email heidisgomes@ gmail.com to reserve tickets or for more info. Just a month later,on Sunday,8th July it will be time for the 2nd annual Funday in Beverley Park from 12-4pm as part of the Malden Fortnight and we are hoping many of you will attend, take part in the many races on offer and of course enter the Tug Of War competition to win the coveted trophy! (This year sponsored by the Malden Centre TBC!) There will be a children’s and mixed adults tournament made up of 8 people per team, and you are invited to
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register your team also at the above email. Last year, we had a wonderful day raising almost £3000, again with matchfunding from Barclays and we hope to do the same this year! Do come along and take part in a range of great races, enjoy a pimms or beer, lunch or afternoon tea and help to feed and care for these children who desperately need your help. Thank you! Please email for more details: heidisgomes@gmail.com VVoice Since advertising in the Village Voice & the Worcester Park Life, we are absolutely delighted with the response we have received over the last 3 months. We shall continue to advertise in both magazines to ensure that potential customers are aware of a local family fencing company who are able to offer a traditional quality of service without the price tag. Tollworth Fencing
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Seasonal Recipe Asparagus Frittata For those who’ve only ever considered asparagus as a luxurious accompaniment to a main course, it’s time to think again. This delicious recipe is simple to cook and the mild flavours of the mozzarella and eggs mean that the asparagus is still the star of the dish. • 275g new potatoes • 450g asparagus • 5 large eggs • 200g buffalo mozzarella • 50g Parmesan, grated • 2 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley • 2 tbsp olive oil • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Making sure the potatoes are clean first, boil them in salted water. Trim the asparagus, then cut the stems into 1cm slices leaving the spear as a piece about 8cm long. Add this all to the potato pan for the last 5 minutes of the cooking time.
Drain everything and refresh in cold water. Thickly slice the potato. Whisk together the eggs really well. Dice the mozzarella and add to the eggs along with 40g of the Parmesan, the parsley, potatoes and slices of asparagus. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Stir everything to coat with the egg. Lastly, gently stir through the spears. Heat a 22cm diameter ovenproof deep frying pan along with the olive oil over a medium heat. Non-stick would be great, otherwise one which is naturally seasoned. Pour in the egg mixture making sure some of the spears are sitting at the top. Leave to cook for around 10 minutes until the edges are starting to firm up. Sprinkle over the last 10g of Parmesan and slide the frying pan in to the oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the frittata is golden and firm. Serve straight from the pan with a crisp green salad.
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Cypress Garden Services “A cut above the rest” One Off Tidy-ups Regular maintenance Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Landscaping Tree Surgery Stump Grinding Strimming and Weeding Path & Patio Washing Garden Waste Removed Japenese knot weed removal advice & action For a free quote call Andrew Cudd
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As “the local plumber” I’m pleased to be a part of the New Malden Village Voice and Worcester Park Life communities, living and working with the people in the area. The publications bring me a lot of my local work and Jenny manages my Ad in a very helpful, professional manner. I’ve been a regular advertiser in both magazines for a couple of years now and would thoroughly recommend the service to other local, small businesses. Andy Reeve, plumber
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What’s on Beverley and Coombe Vale Wards drop ins on 2nd May from 2 - 4pm and the 16th May from 10.30am - 12.30pm at the Methodist Church on the High Street. St James ward has a meeting from 4.30 to 5.30pm on May 18 in Rodney Close. Holy Cross school is holding an 80th Anniversary Reunion on Saturday 12th May 2012 from 1.15pm to 6pm and all past pupils and staff are welcome to attend. see page 46 for more information. New Malden’s Christ Church Primary School 2012 Diamond extravaganza Summer Fair Saturday May 12th - see page 8 for more details Saturday 16th June 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fun for all the family at St James Malden Summer Fair, in St James Church Hall, Bodley Road, New Malden, KT3 5QD. Activities and competitions for kids. Tasty refreshments served all day. Buy delicious home-made cakes from Carol’s Country Kitchen. Pick out a bargain from our books, bric a brac, toys and plant stalls. Good quality raffle prizes. Come and join in the madness at Corpus Christi Primary School’s ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Summer Fair’ on Saturday, 23rd June. Entrance is FREE for children and just £1 for adults. The event will be held at the school in Chestnut Grove, New Malden, between 12 – 4pm. See article on page 9. The Rose Theatre Box Office: 08444 821556 (bkg fee) www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee) Here until Sat 12 May Rarely seen on stage, Here is a touching and brilliant razor-sharp comedy about a young couple facing the challenge of organising their new apartment and their new relationship. Time To Talk with Michael Frayn Tue 1 May 5:30pm Playwright and novelist, Michael Frayn talks to Stephen Unwin about his career in both drama and prose fiction. Tickets: £5 (£3 for concessions) Time To Talk with Jo Brand Wed 9 May 5:30pm Since leaving her job as a psychiatric nurse in 1987, Jo has built a large following across the UK resulting in a nomination for the Perrier Award in 1992. Jo Brand is the star and writer of Getting On, the BBC’s BAFTA award winning series, Jo Brand’s Hot Potatoes (BBC1) and the award-winning Through the Cakehole (Channel 4). Tickets: £5 (£3 for concessions) Time to Talk with Alison Steadman Fri 11 May £3.00 to £5.00 The Cherry Orchard Tue 15 May to Sat 19 May £8.00 to £22.00 Henry IV Part 2 Sun 20 May £4.00 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Sun 20 May £12.00 to £32.00 The Snail And The Whale Tue 22 May to Fri 25 May £9.00 to £12.00 Rose Plus Choir (Take Part) Sat 26 May £20.00 Rose Plus Choir Performance Sat 26 May £7.00
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Comedy Store May Sun 27 May £10.00 to £12.00 The Conquest of the South Pole Tue 29 May to Sat 2
Jun £8.00 to £18.00 Botown Sun 3 Jun £5.00 to £10.00 Ring Round The World Tue 12 Jun to Thu 21 Jun £10.00 Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales Sat 16 Jun to Sun 17 Jun £8.00 to £12.00 Macbeth Sun 17 Jun £4.00 Courtney Pine Sat 23 Jun £15.00 to £20.00 Innovations 2012 Sun 24 Jun £5.00 to £7.00 I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue Mon 2 Jul £5.00 to £9.00 Hamlet Wed 4 Jul £8.00 A Murder In Paris Wed 25 Jul £5.00 to £15.00 London 2012 Olympic Games Big Screen Fri 27 Jul to Sun 5 Aug Pinocchio Thu 2 Aug to Sun 5 Aug £8.00 to £12.00 Mort - The Musical Wed 29 Aug to Sat 1 Sep £8.00 to £25.00 Cirque De Ciel’s Shanghi Thu 6 Sep to Sun 9 Sep £8.00 to £26.00 The Second Mrs Tanqueray Thu 27 Sep to Sat 27 Oct Jo Brand Sat 24 Nov £12.00 to £22.00 Epsom Playhouse Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey
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1. Who had a 1993 top ten hit single with Stairway To Heaven? 2. Which famous person in history wrote a letter that became known as the “From Hell” letter? 3. Which company uses the slogan “chocolate heaven since 1911”? 4. Also the name of a pop group, which 14th century poem by Dante is divided into three parts that tell of journeys through hell, purgatory and heaven? 5. Who was the head chef on the first series of the TV show Hell’s Kitchen? 6. Which famous composer supposedly said on his deathbed “I shall hear in heaven”? 7. Which movie villain wears a white mink coat and has a country house that is nicknamed Hell Hall? 8. In Greek mythology, who was condemned to stand at the edge of the world and hold up the heavens on his shoulders? 9. Who finished runner-up in the 2010 series of The X Factor and, in December 2011, released an album called Heaven on which she co-wrote all ten songs? 10. In John Milton’s poem Paradise Lost, what is the name of the capital of Hell, a name which is now used as a word to mean wild uproar or unrestrained disorder?
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Party in the park Cool Britannia is back…and the flags will be flying in Beverley Park on Saturday 2 June! By royal approval (well, The Royal Borough of Kingston!) the residents (and friends) of the Beverley Park area have once again been granted permission to hold a ‘street party’ in the grounds of BP (that’s Beverley Park, not Buckingham Palace!) - this time to officially celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Obviously throughout the whole of the extended Bank Holiday weekend in June, there will be street parties and community lunches taking place across New Malden, Kingston and rest of the UK. But, what better way to get together with a huge range of friends of neighbours (and without causing any disruption to the flow of New Malden’s traffic system!) than to pack up a picnic and head to a mass, all-inclusive party in our beautiful park!
After the success of the Royal Wedding celebrations last year, many residents of New Malden could be heard asking, “when can we do it again?” So, the answer’s simple - all you need to do is bring a picnic, drinks, gazebos, bunting, a football etc (and of course of plastic bag to make it easy to take all your rubbish away with you at the end of the day) anytime from 1pm on Saturday 2 June. Games & music will be organised throughout the day – (shame we can’t organise the weather too!) For more info, please drop an email to: jo.hudson@trinitypr.co.uk Or, for more information and inspiration about holding a street party and getting into the community spirit in 2012, then why not log ontowww.thebiglunch.com (a nationwide campaign to “get as many people as possible across the whole of the UK to have lunch with their neighbours in a simple act of community, friendship and fun”) LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THERE! VVoice
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Keeping Pests at Bay - the Natural Way by Pippa Greenwood More and more people have become concerned about using chemicals in the garden, with some gardeners having used chemicals rarely, if at all, for years. Perhaps you are concerned about wildlife and conservation, or using pesticides on plants that children or pets might play near, or that you intend to eat. Greener gardening is not difficult, it is just different. Many infuriating pests can thrive in greenhouses and conservatories, but there are now many ‘natural’ controls available in the form of predators and parasites, which can be purchased from mail order suppliers (including www.pippagreenwood.com) and then released indoors. These insects or mites do a great job of keeping common pests at bay, including whitefly, red spider mite and mealy bugs. There are also excellent controls available for slugs and for vine weevils, both of which can be used successfully outside too. Other outdoor pests which can be controlled include leather jackets and chafer grubs and there is even a control to send ants off in the other direction – wonderful if you like to lie on the lawn or enjoy meals in your garden without being nipped! I garden organically and use biological controls regularly. If your conservatory is also a place where you relax or enjoy a drink or a meal, it is especially important not to fill it with potentially harmful chemicals. To use these controls you will need to make sure that your greenhouse or conservatory is not already packed full of chemical residues - otherwise they may kill the beneficial creatures you are introducing. For whitefly you need a tiny parasitic wasp called Encarsia and for red spider mite you need the predatory Phytoseiulus mite. Introduce these amongst infested plants and they will automatically search out the pests, soon getting their numbers under control without you having to lift a finger. It may sound off-putting to release wasps or mites indoors but these little creatures are tiny and will not bite or sting: they are only interested in the pests. Biological controls are tricky for garden centres to stock, as living creatures won’t survive if left sitting on
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The Holy Cross School, New Malden celebrates its 80th Anniversary In 1881 a house called “Southesk” was built in Sandal Road. It was surrounded by fields. The first occupants were the Austine Family. They had 3 children: Beatrice (15), Alice (12) and Henry (13), and Eliza who was a servant. Over the front door there is a Latin inscription, which in English says, “this is the house that John built” – John was Mr Austine’s first name. In 1931 the last of the Austine family had died and the Sisters of the Holy Cross bought “Southesk” from Mr Thomas, the solicitor who was dealing with the estate. The Sisters of the Holy Cross already had a Convent and School in West Wimbledon. The Bishop (Amigo) asked them to start another School in New Malden. Sr Christina, and two other Sisters moved into the house in June 1931. On 23rd September 1931 Holy Cross Convent School was opened with 5 Students. Above excerpt taken from ‘History of the School’, a piece written by Sr Margaret which features in the ‘Memories of Holy Cross Book’ produced for 75th Anniversary of the school in 2007. Copies are available from the school. Over the years the school has grown and more buildings have been added, but the original house front, with minor alterations, still remains as the main entrance to the school. The school is holding an 80th Anniversary Reunion on Saturday 12th May 2012 from 1.15pm to 6pm and all past pupils and staff are welcome to attend. It will be a chance for you to catch up with old friends, tour the school and attend the Thanksgiving Mass. For this special occasion there will also be a Grand Raffle to raise money for the work that the Holy Cross Sisters do for children in the Karnataka State in India. If you are a past pupil and you have any photos, memorabilia etc that you would like to share with us please email it
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to the email address below or post it to the school for the attention of Giuliana Slocombe, before the event, or you can bring it along on the day. We will of course return any originals. Scanned photos or copies are preferable. For more information on the event please visit the school website www.holycross. kingston.sch.uk or email Giuliana Slocombe at hxsreunion@ holycross.kingston.sch.uk The Holy Cross School, 25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey KT3 5AR. Tel: 020 8395 4225 VVoice
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Do you have jewellery you no longer wear? Is your jewellery “tired” and in need of a re-vamp? Adorn will repair or totally re-model your existing jewellery to create a beautiful new piece. 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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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 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. MONDAY NETBALL CLUB When: Mondays 8.30pm Contact: Ching Lee 07813 556184 ENGLISH CONVERSATION / LESSONS FOR KOREANS Where: Christ Church Centre, Coombe Road When: Mondays & Tuesdays, 10.00 am - 12.00 noon All welcome: contact Chris Coke 020 8942 7388. ST JAMES PLAYERS Where: St James Bodley Road When: Mondays 8pm.
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ARTHRITIS CARE New Malden branch Where: Raleigh House 14 Nelson Road, New Malden, KT3 5EA When: 4th Tuesday of month 7.30 -9.30pm We aim to provide back-up support for arthritis sufferers and an opportunity for members to enjoy a social evening through our regular monthly meetings. Jocelyn King 020 8942 6745. 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 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 1.453.15pm 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 further information.
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MALDEN & COOMBE SOCIAL CLUB FOR THE BLIND WHEN: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2pm to 4pmContact; Mike Ball 02089420819 Volunteer drivers/helpers VERY welcome
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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 Mary Gillett on 020 8949 2342 who will be very pleased to give any information to help or assist.
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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: www.tolworthbadmintonclub.co.uk or ring Pat on 0208 395 9175 or just turn up on a Thursday MALDEN AND COOMBE FLOWER DECORATION SOCIETY At St.James Church Hall Bodley Road WHEN the third Thursday of the month at 7.50 pm
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MALDEN ARTS ASSOCIATION Everyone is welcome including non-artists. We meet once a month on a Friday afternoon in the Malden Centre, Cocks Crescent, Blagdon Road, New Malden, Surrey at 4.00pm.prompt. Visitors are welcome. Contact: Joyce Clay on 0208 540 6578. 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. www.rspb.org. uk/groups/epsom.
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SATURDAY DEMENTIA CLUB Age Concern Kingston 2nd Saturday of the month 11am and 2pm in New Malden for people living with dementia, their family and carers, Call 020 8942 8256 and ask for Jyoti or email saturdayclub@ageconcernkingston.org
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EMANUEL RUGBY Where: Shannon Corner, KT3 4PU When: Adults Mondays & Wednesdays 7.30pm, Saturday 2-3pm. Children Sunday 10:30am Contact: www.emanuelrugby. co.uk info@emanuelrugby.co.uk Fergus McCarthy 0845 8338974 days & evenings. 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 Where: junction of Thetford Road and Windsor Avenue in the playing field opposite Woodies pub in New Malden. Contact Mick or Diana 020 8942 0294. WEST WIMBLEDON SOCIETY TABLE TENNIS CLUB Friendly social table tennis club in Raynes Park welcomes new members (sorry not complete beginners). For more details call 020 8947 3564. FROM THE GROUND UP local affordable organic box scheme - Kingston’s own - fresh organic veg, fruit, bread, cheese and preserves at exceptional prices. Collection every Saturday from Kingston or Surbiton. Contact fgu@ttkingston.org for details
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There’s lots going on for pre-schoolers in New Malden (term time only) Monday 10am to 11.30am Tots In Tow St John’s Church, Kingston Road Contact Penny Welsh 0208 288 1801 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 9.30 - 11.30 Stay and Play (0-18 months) - New Malden Children’s Centre, Burlington Road 020 8336 1561. 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 11.45am 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 Greta Curry. 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 aimed at age 3+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. 10.30-11am, Rhyme time aimed at age 0-3 Kingston Library. 9.30-12.30 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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Cider Drinking in May I have decided to designate May as National Cider Month. And since, as far as I know, there is no statutory board for designating such things as National Sausage Week (which actually exists) and National Athlete’s Foot Day (which thankfully doesn’t), my National Cider Month is as formal and official as any other example of this sort of public relations hokum. So there. But why am I designating May as National Cider Month when there is already (perhaps unbeknownst to most of you) a perfectly good National Cider Month, run under the auspices of the Campaign for Real Ale in October?
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Because October is silly, that’s why. But, why have a National Cider Month at all? Can’t cider look after itself, without my intervention? Well, the Bulmers, the Gaymers and the Magners of this world with their mass distribution and big advertising budgets don’t need my help and jolly well aren’t getting it. But if you think that’s all there is to cider then you’re in for a treat. Unless you’re lucky enough to live in the western counties, you’ll be extremely lucky to find what a traditionalist would call a “real” cider on the handpumps at your local pub. Most large towns – although by no means all – have an outlet for Weston’s excellent draught cider from Much Marcle in Herefordshire. But good though Weston’s is, it’s hardly a representative selection of what the country’s estimated 4-500 independent cidermakers have to offer. But what is “traditional” cider? Basically it’s just pure fresh-pressed apple juice slowly fermented over the winter – apple wine, in fact. Any apple juice will ferment, but most of the best ciders are fermented from blends of the two or three hundred varieties of cider apple – small, hard, inedible little things, for the most part, and sour with tannin which acts as a strong antibacterial agent and gives the finished cider an oaky depth. These traditional ciders range from the roughest farmhouse scrumpies, which often have an almost vinegary acidity, to drinks as subtle, sophisticated, and elegant as fine white wine. And then there’s perry, a superb drink that’s almost impossible to obtain thanks to the rarity of the pears from which it’s made... Traditional cider is almost always still (not flat) rather than sparkling. Left to itself it will ferment to complete dryness, and to a strength of 6-8% alcohol by volume, and the carbon dioxide generated during fermentation will dissipate naturally. If you want it sparkling you have to deliberately reintroduce some CO2, either by pitching the cider with a little yeast and sugar to stir a mild refermentation or, 99.99 times out of a hundred, by fizzing it up artificially. I do everything I can to introduce people to the delights of traditional cider, and that’s why I’m designating May as National Cider Month. October was chosen for the honour because that’s when apples are generally harvested. But cider needs to be fermented slowly and carefully, to allow the harsh malic acid to turn into the smoother and more mellow lactic acid – the so-called malo-lactic fermentation. Last season’s crop should be ready to drink right about now. There are cidermakers all over the country these days, not just in Devon, Somerset and Herefordshire but in Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent, Essex, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Cheshire, even Yorkshire and Scotland! So seek out your nearest, invest in a few bottles, and celebrate with me.
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Safer Neighbourhoods by Sgt Nick Ellis Dear Local Resident, I thought you might be interested in a run through of some of the initiatives recently set up by Met Police. Following on from my last article on safeguarding your bikes, I am pleased to announce that there is going to be a major campaign with the Royal Borough of Kingston and Kingston First to further educate all bike owners on theft prevention. This launches in June and involves bike marking events and Dr Bike visits. We are pleased to have the help of the Safer Transport Task force and, together, we aim to decrease this opportunist theft. You may also be aware that Safer Neighbourhood teams have been supported by RBK staff and specialist police units in mounting ‘days of action’ entitled Operation Tenpin designed to address local ward concerns. St James and Old Malden’s turn was on March 21. This Tenpin operation, which focused on ward priority concerns of burglary, theft from, and
issues relating to, motor vehicles and local graffiti was the seventh since July 2011 and further events are planned until the end of the year. Thus far no crime has been reported on any ward during the hours of the Operation. The Old Malden and St James Safer Neighbourhood Teams, headed by Sergeant Rob Baker, backed by my team from Beverley, and SNTs from Grove, St Marks, and Surbiton Hill wards, as well as Council teams from traffic enforcement, were all involved. We visited one local address and made an arrest relating to the possession of cannabis, two cars were stopped during an ‘Automated Number Plate Reader’ operation for document offences, and three arrests were made on suspicion of theft of petrol and handling stolen goods. Over seventy residents visited the teams’ advice stall at the United Reformed Church, Malden Road. High visibility burglary patrols between 9 and 4pm, in addition to offering home security advice, saw three people stopped and asked to account for their presence in the area. A series of knife sweeps resulted in one knife found at the rear of McDonalds, New Malden. In addition bus routes were covered between the Fountain Roundabout and Worcester Park Train Station, a beggar spoken to, and a pedal cycle seized to confirm the ownership of the bike. No major issues were reported relating to the five licensed premises visited. As warmer weather approaches can I remind you to give some thought to a few simple tips to help safeguard your home. While the chances of being burgled in this area are statistically low we know that being burgled can be a distressing experience. While we are taking action to target and arrest those responsible, we remind home owners to take some simple measures which can further reduce the chance of you becoming a victim of burglary. Most burglaries tend to be opportunistic rather than planned. So if your home does not look secure, seems unlived in, or provides unobserved access, it could be at risk. Understanding what burglars look for when choosing their target will help you identify weak spots in your home's security. Our 10 Top Tips: •Mark or etch your property with your postcode, house or flat number or the first three letters of your house name. • Register items with a serial number at: www. immobilise.com • Do not leave your car keys or ID documents near doors, letterbox or windows.
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• Always check who’s at the door and don’t open it if you feel anxious. • Close and lock all your doors and windows, even if you are only going out for a few minutes. • Keep your valuables out of sight. • Leave some lights on if it will be dark before you get home. • Install a visible burglar alarm. • Always keep sheds and outbuildings locked. • Cancel milk or other deliveries if you will be away for days or weeks at a time. For more advice and information please visit www. met.police.uk/crimeprevention/burglary or contact your local Safer Neighbourhoods team by visiting www.met.police.uk or by calling 101." Have a good May and I look forward to welcoming as many residents as possible to our Beverley and Coombe Vale Wards drop ins on 2nd May from 2 4pm and the 16th May from 10.30am - 12.30pm at the Methodist Church on the High Street. St James ward has a meeting from 4.30 to 5.30pm on May 18 in Rodney Close. Details are on our websites . Nicholas ELLIS PS 46VK Beverley Safer Neighbourhoods Team VVoice
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Dad’s Diary
A Playing Out session is not a Jubilee street party. “It’s more low key,” Alice says. “We’re not stopping people from parking outside their homes and it’s only for a by Ian Duncan short period of time. Even on our own street, which is quite a busy through road, we only turned away ten or fifteen cars in two hours. Some streets don’t turn any “People tend to forget that play is traffic away. The only difference is that when residents serious’.” David Hockney are driving in, they are just taking more care.” But aren’t plenty of parks and green spaces where Playin’ Out children can run off that excess energy at the end of One Easter Holiday me and three mates, the school day? According to Alice, Nearly one in four children parks are great, but having to get fans of the Famous Five, organised an expedition: out came the Ordinance and young people say that to the park is a barrier to play and Survey map and a route was planned; play needs to part of everyday life traffic stops them from for children. sandwiches were made and wrapped; chains were oiled and tyres pumped “If the space outside their front playing close to home. up then off we went. Four hours later doors could be safe for play, kids we returned. It was similar at the end Source: Play England would get out a lot more. Children of school: I’d run home, gobble down a aren’t getting enough physical couple of biscuits, change into my trainers and dash out activity and outdoor play and it’s something that needs again to play football with my mates. In the road. I was at to be addressed,” she says. “Plus, parks and playgrounds Primary School. Would I let my children do that today? feel a bit removed from normal life. The only people I doubt it. there are parents and kids. In the street they’re in the midst of real life and more likely to interact with and Don’t Play in the Road encounter different types of people doing different Yes, I could take them to the park, but it’s a bit chilly things.” and I need to put their tea on. What if they could make use of that space at the front of our house? Could it be Everybody needs good neighbours used skipping, scooting and soccer? May be but only if The idea is that children will not only increase their you could get the cars out the way. physical activity but will also increase their social skills Perhaps I will be able to do so soon: Bristol City and develop better relations with their neighbours Council is running a year-long trial allowing residents especially older to close their road to As Alice says, If a pedestrian is hit by a car at 20 mph, ones. through traffic up to once “They come from a a week, with the aim of thirty nine out of forty will survive. If a generation where it giving children the space pedestrian is hit by a car at 40 mph, one was normal to play and freedom to play outside outside independently, out of ten will survive. their homes. Providing all so it brings back Source: Rospa neighbours are consulted, a memories for them. Temporary Play Street (TPS) Streets can feel barren Order will allow them to and they don’t often close a road for up to three hours once a week for a get a chance to interact in a relaxed, informal way whole year. While traffic is diverted, residents can still with their neighbours. It’s an excuse for them to come park their cars, guided at walking pace by one of the outside, have a chat and watch what’s going on.” stewards placed at either end of the street. Bristol is the only place in the country doing this at This is based on a model developed by Amy Rose and the moment. Given all the local concerns about traffic, Alice Ferguson. Two years ago, they organised a road highlighted by the furore over the proposed temporary closure for their street and then set up the Playing Out re-location of Christ Church Juniors, perhaps Kingston project, “Ideally, kids should be able play independently,” and New Malden should follow suit? says Alice. “It was the norm a generation ago. When we came up with the idea originally, it was meant not as a www.playengland.org.uk www.playingout.net www. solution, more as a way of changing attitudes and getting loveoutdoorplay.net www.playday.org.uk VVoice people to understand that streets are shared spaces that should accommodate different people’s need and not just the car drivers.” Street Party?
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Index of advertisers Call 020 8336 2915 to advertise www.nmvv.co.uk Accountants DG Accountancy Services
Beauty
Department Stores 36
Agassi Hair 9 Fake It 35
Building, decorating & repairs
Care
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Car hire, maintenance & repair a3 Self Drive National Tyres Shannon Corner Service Centre Westbury (Garage)
Children
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Buggyfit 54 Rascals 54
Churches
Baptist Church New Malden 20
Cleaning & ironing & Help services Aroma ironing Bits & Bobs Time for You
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Bright Cycles
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Cycles
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Mike Fisher
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The Study School Westbury House School
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Driving lessons Education & courses
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Electrical
Carpets 4 U Simply Floors
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Daal Handi The Glasshouse Lake Thomas Cakes The Real Butchers The Royal Ghurka The Royal Oak
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Food, Drink
Furniture & blinds Elegant Curtains The Bed & Suite Centre
Gardening
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AC Gardening 35 BF Gardening 42 Cypress (Garden Services) 19 Ed’s Gardening 19 FL Gardening 39 RJ Trees 39 Turner Tree Care 34 Genealogy Robin Gill 9
Health & Wellbeing
55 25 41 35
Beamsley House
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Hotels & B&B Jewellery
Adorn 27
Martin Flanagan (Electrician) 16 Unilet (Hi fi) 47
Flooring
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Brookdale Clinic/Sally Harris 45 Kim Robinson Hypnotherapist 26
Kitchens, bathroom & plumbing Andy Reeve Plumbing Dream Doors Interalia Services Mark Howell Smith & Byford Opticians Eye Contact
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Green Lane Farm Boarding Kennels
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Abbey Mills Design Viva Design Fresh Printing
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Browns Resindential Groves Residential Keys Residential
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Printing & Design
Property & Housing
Solicitors
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