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Welcome to our September edition Dear All,

I know I may have a short memory but am definitely giving summer 2013 a big thumbs up. I do hope you agree. From Wimbledon onwards the weather was lovely for such a long time and there wasn’t as much as a spot of rain from the beginning of Malden Fortnight until the end – making life so much easier for the event organisers (exception of course being the Dog Show which in the interest of pet safety unfortunately had to be cancelled because temperatures were SO high – who would have thought!)

Our annual holiday to see in-laws, cousins and friends in South West Cork in Ireland was also exceptional -2 days rain and 8 days of sun compared to the 2 of sun and 8 of rain that we ‘enjoyed’ last year! No wetsuits this year swimming in the Atlantic for our little bodyboarders….

I, on the other hand, sat on the sidelines keeping Next copy deadline: everything safe and myself warm. A great sacrifice I know 17th September but, well, someone has to do it. My ‘back-up’ holiday (for Published by sunning purposes) on the Venetian Coast wasn’t, as such, Malden Media Limited a complete necessity but hopefully will live up to my 36 Rosebery Avenue, KT3 4JS nostalgic memories. We’re off in a couple of days from writing this to Union Lido – a campsite where I spent 3 jenny@maldenmedia.co.uk very happy holidays, many (many!) years ago! For two of 020 8336 2915 them we drove from our home in Hannover, Germany and www.nmvv.co.uk the third when we moved back to the UK, ALL the way from Glasgow to Venice. Imagine! When our girls were We also publish little we got DVD players for the car to make any solo long Worcester journeys with them a bit easier. Now of course there’s all Park Life sorts of electronic devices to relive the boredom of long trips so I’m not sure they’d ever comprehend Glasgow to Venice in a Peugeot 504 (turquoise with proper roofrack) playing iSpy, reading Enid Blyton until finally completely carsick and occasionally persuading the parents to let us to listen to Abba, whilst slowly, slowly your legs (those bits not protected by shorts) stuck faster and firmer to the seats. Hands up all of you who are old/unlucky enough to remember dimpled plastic seats! And the patterns on the backs of your legs when you managed to peel yourself away….

Anyway, enough about me. I hope you enjoy this edition and remember to email me any local events you’re involved with over the coming months. I know it’s very We highly recommend advertising on Village Voice. We early days but make sure you put Friday 29th November in hosted the Silly Sonatas classical workshop for young your diaries as that’s the day Father Christmas has booked children. We received an amazing turn out. Thanks to himself in to come and turn on our High Street Lights. If Village Voice. Ginger from Music Fun you can spare some time to help with marshalling at this wonderful community event, or even putting up banners We have tried many forms of advertising from radio and posters please get in touch – every new pair of hands to leflet drops. The Village Voice (since 11/05) has would be so very welcome been the most cost effective form of advertising with Best wishes new customers coming in every month. We are so Jenny Stuart, Editor & publisher pleased to be part of it. p.s. Please remember to mention the Village Voice when Roland Head, The Real Butchers replying to adverts and get in touch by 17th September if you’d like your business, Club or event to feature in the October edition(s).

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Events

Malden Fortnight Congratulations to all the Malden Fortnight event organisers and a huge thanks to all of you who turned up!

Here’s another chance to see pictures of just a few of our events – check out our website for more. www.maldenfortnight.co.uk . VVoice

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Community A stitch in time….

Saves lives

Ladies of New Malden help to raise funds for The Lunchbowl Network by raffling beautiful, handcrafted quilt It seems other hobbies just aren’t a “patch” on the latest craft-craze sweeping New Malden. Quilting has become the surprise new hit on the Adult Education programme at the Malden Centre, attracting a diverse but wildly enthusiastic group of ladies (although gents are also more than welcome to join!) who meet on Monday mornings to stitch, snip, sew and socialise whilst working on some highly colourful and creative pieces of patchwork.

The designs are then transformed into quilts, cushions, throws or even wall-hangings and there are really no boundaries on creative ideas.

Course Leader, Sue Thornborough, says “We really have seen a renewed interest in all forms of handicrafts and hobbies over recent years – whether baking, knitting, dressmaking and now, quilting. It’s already very popular in countries such as Japan, New Zealand, Canada and the States and it’s great to see the art having such a renaissance in the UK.” The heritage of quilting was the inspiration behind the ladies’ wish to create a work of art that could be raffled off in aid of a charity that had a special connection to the local area.

Adult Education Manager, Sue Wilson, immediately suggested The Lunchbowl Network – a local charity that works to provide daily meals for over 450 orphaned and vulnerable children in the Kibeira Slum in Nairobi. Set up in 2006, it is small, volunteer led charity which, is known to and supported by many families in and around New Malden.

Sue Thornborough adds; “The group decided to called the quilt ‘Shared plates’ as a reference to the wonderful work of the Lunchbowl Network and the fact that our group often met up over a meal to ensure we finished the quilt in time for the grand draw!

“The design is also made up of colourful circles of fabric which were cut up and “shared” around the quilt to help create our unique design. We were delighted when Tudor Williams agreed to showcase the quilt in their window display and hope that lots of customers and passerbys were able to look at and enjoy our ‘work of art’. Perhaps some of them may even have been inspired to come along to our group and give patchwork and quilting a try!”

Tudor Williams Manager, Peter Findlater was also instrumental in the development of this project, thanks to the generous donation of fabrics and materials from the department store’s flagship haberdashery department.

Fundraiser and local resident Heidi Gomes, adds; “We were thrilled when we heard that the group had decided to raise funds for us by creating such a beautiful quilt.

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I know how much time, effort and skill has gone into every stitch and the monies raised will really make such a difference to Lunchbowl and the orphans we look after in Kibeira. Just 33p feeds a child for one day and therefore every penny counts. Huge thanks again to all the ‘Monday Morning Ladies’!”

Currently, the course attracts around 8- 10 regulars every week – although there is capacity for many more to join and Sue Thornborough and the Adult Education team at the Malden Centre are really keen to see the group grow and expand.

Sue says, ‘The joy of arts and crafts is something that crosses all boundaries – including language and communication. We were recently delighted to welcome two new Korean ladies to the class who have picked up the skill of sewing very quickly and have become a key part of the group.

“I also know many of my members regularly meet up outside of term time or in the evenings between classes, either to complete their patchwork or just to have a chat.

I’ve seen some very firm friendships develop over the past two years and I would urge anyone who is thinking of taking up a new hobby or who just wants to get out of the house a bit more and meet a great new group of people to come along and give it a go!”

The Grand Draw, raised over £80 for the Lunchbowl Network Pictured: “Quilting Queens” – ladies from the Malden Centre’s Quilting Class with Adult Education Manager, Sue Wilson and Raffle Winner, Mr Nev Ware from King’s Avenue, New Malden For more information about the quilting class (Mondays, from September 6th, 10am – 12.30) or any of the Adult Education Classes at the Malden Centre, please call 020 8336 7770 or contact Sue Wilson on SueWilson@dcleisure. co.uk For more details about the Lunchbowl Network, go to www. lunchbowl.org . VVoice

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Events

Surbiton Festival This year’s Surbiton Festival is shaping up to be one of the best ever and spans from Saturday 21st September to Saturday 28th September.

The main festival day is 28 September - Market stalls and entertainment 10.00-16.00. We have more stalls and entertainment acts than usual so it’s promising to be quite a day. Fingers crossed for sunshine like last year!

We are also planning the following: 21 Sept: RNLI regatta and Maple Road Farmers market 23 Sept: Pizza, Pasta and Pop up theatre at Zizzi’s in Surbiton 24 Sept: Art Competition and Exhibition at Glenmore House 25 Sept: Photographic Exhibition at St Marks Church 26 Sept: Comedy Chaser - four pubs in Surbiton 27 Sept: Masked Ball at Holiday in Surbiton See our website www.surbitonfestival.co.uk for full details and how to get tickets. . VVoice

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New Malden History Prince George The Second Duke Of Cambridge

by Robin Gill With the birth of Prince George Alexander Louis the

son of the Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge on 22nd July, it is worth remembering the local connections with another member of the Royal Family with similar titles.

The lie of the land

The earlier Prince George {William Frederick Charles} was born on 26th March 1819 in Hanover Germany.

He was a grandson of George III, and his father Prince Adolphus Frederick had been created 1st Duke Of Cambridge on 20th November 1801. In October 1836 Prince Adolphus purchased the estate of Coombe (some 1300 acres) from 3rd Earl Spencer, initially it was thought, for his son on his coming of age in 1837. But the land had been bought as an investment, and no member of the family ever lived at Coombe. They certainly did not take possession of Coombe (Wood) House which had been used as a boarding school since 1834 by Dr George Edward Biber. He was also the curate of the small church at Kingston Vale. The whole of the estate stretched from the Vale to Norbiton and down into Malden, and other than Coombe House, only contained two other properties (Kenry House and Coombe Hurst) both now part of Kingston University, and three farms (Robin Hood, Coombe, and Hoppingwood). The purchase price was said to be £35,000.

The Duke could be a generous man to his workers. On the occasion of the marriage of Victoria and Albert in February 1840, he arranged for 100 men women and children to enjoy a meal of “Old English Fare” at the George Inn on Kingston Hill distributed by the principal tenants. He also ensured that the labourers and their families received new clothes each Christmas.

The Duke only seemed to visit the manor about once a year for shooting, normally in late autumn or winter.

His last visit was in December 1845 when he was nearly 72 years old accompanied by his son. On previous occasions his companion had been his equerry Baron Knesebeck. The shooting grounds were zealously guarded by gamekeepers and stewards, and any trespassers and poachers prosecuted at the Kingston Bench.

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illegitimate children by three different men (including George), and agreement would have been withheld.

The marriage was regarded as illegal, so Sarah did not inherit a title, and was known as Mrs Fitzgeorge with the couple’s children going by the same surname.

The 1st Duke died on 8th July 1850 after a short illness.

Prince George carried on the tradition of personally rewarding the labourers who worked on his estate.

During the shooting parties in Coombe Wood he was known to slip away, almost unobserved, into some cottage to judge for himself how life was treating his workers. He managed to remember the names of all his tenants and labourers, and every year the tenants filled out a form giving the numbers of workers on their farm, how long they have worked there ,and whether they are married or not. Normally around Christmas time they all met somewhere in Coombe Wood (later at the institute in Kingston Vale where the Duke was President), with land stewards on one side and tenants on the other, together with the labourers with their wives and children. The Duke stood in the centre and gave out blankets, sheets, coats, trousers, and other clothing.

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and won by proving that the road had been used for ages not only by the public, but by tradesman such as printers and brewers, and on Derby Days by many going to Epsom. The verdict was that it could be used by pedestrians but not by carriages and horses. Vehicles are still prohibited from using this route unless they have a permit. This has caused problems for decades and in November 1920 the Prince Of Wales (Edward VIII) and the Duke Of York (George VI) were stopped and turned away by an official when trying to use the road enroute to Coombe Hill Golf Club.

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The hunting parties in Coombe Woods in the 1860s were like a shooting gallery. It should be remember that the “game” on the manor was specially bred for the Duke and his partners, and a team of beaters would ensure that they were easy targets. On one occasion in just three hours the shooters accounted for 356 of these unfortunate creatures. These would include pheasants, partridges, hares, and rabbits.

The conduits which stood on the manor ceased to supply water to Hampton Court around 1876 and in 1894 the supply of venison to landowners under which the pipes passed was withdrawn, this included the Duke, and in the following year he paid £75 to buy the conduit houses and the rights to the water supply.

Golfing links

Just before the death of the Duke in 1904, the revision of the lists of those eligible to vote took place in Malden and Coombe. The Duke’s two sons, Adolphus Augustus Frederick Fitzgeorge, and Augustus Charles Frederick Fitzgeorge were on the list because of their ownership of The Wanderings and Hoppingwood Farms, whilst the Duke’s sole qualification was listed as being the occupation of certain gravel pits in Coombe as he had already passed on most of his estate to his children. This would never do said the revising barrister, and “gravel

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pits” was altered to “land”, becoming a much smarter qualification. It is interesting to note that these gravel pits became the basis of the nine hole golf course at Coombe Wood, which in part was created by the Duke’s two sons on land from the estate.

In 1932 the local authority of Malden and Coombe agreed to purchase both Coombe Hill and Coombe Wood golf courses for £72,000. A number of Coombe residents agreed to pay a rate totalling £1800 a year towards this project with a lease of 21 years being granted to the clubs. There were a number of obstacles including requests that the council took over responsibility for a number of roads in the area, but these were overcome and the necessary legislation went through parliament.

There are many links locally with the Duke’s family, both Cambridge Road and Avenue being named after him, and Fitzgeorge Avenue after the family name. Also, the larger Cambridge Road on the route into Kingston. Close by, stood the Cambridge Asylum for widows of army personnel (now Cambridge Gardens flats). The lodge still stands at the entrance and the Royal cypher can still be made out. Christ Church and its vicarage, was also built on land given by the Duke in 1866, who also gave £100 towards the building project. He gave land in Elm Road for the building of the boys’ school there (recently demolished) in 1895, and land was also given in Kingston Vale for the building of churches and schools.

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But the Duke could also be obstructive deciding that a small place like Kingston Vale only needed one inn, and sought the closure of the Bald Faced Stag. When another pub was built in 1856, and even named after him, he would not allow it a licence to sell alcohol and it had to remain a beer house, Finally, in 1897 Malden and Coombe Council asked for land for allotments, the Duke agreed to a 7 year lease on the understanding the land would be given up on a months’ notice. Not surprisingly the offer was declined.

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You could save more money by taking the DIY route; materials should set you back around £100 while a professional might cost double this. Some older properties with single glazing will be more difficult to draught-proof however and if you are not comfortable with your DIY skills, hiring a professional could save you money in the long run. Check with your home insurance policy before carrying out work yourself to ensure that you are covered for any mishaps.

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Mencap goes from strength to strength It’s going to be a busy few months for Kingston Mencap. We have a packed calendar of events for people in the borough who have learning disabilities, and their families - take a look at our website, www. kingstonmencap.co.uk to see what’s on. Coming up soon is our annual Senior Party on 14th September. A great themed event (wear red and blue!) at the United Reformed Church, New Malden, where our members can relax and enjoy a great night out, listening to the fab music of the band B.L.O. Tickets cost just £5 each for members (for details on how to join, see below).

As befits a charity with bags of energy we work hard to raise funds, and we will be having a fundraising flag day on 26th/27th October, so look out for our volunteers at Tolworth Marks & Spencer.

We run three leisure clubs for our members.

Xpression is our youth project for teenagers at Searchlight Community Centre. It’s on 7pm-9pm, Tuesdays, term time. There’s lots of fun to be had including football, art and crafts and games. For those aged 19 to 30, there’s Future Friends every other Thursday, based at the Canbury Pavillion in the summer. It’s a great way to make new friends and take part in activities like bowling, dancing and if you’re feeling brave, karaoke.

Finally there’s Seekers for adults aged over 18, which meets every Monday evening at Burlington Primary School in New Malden, 7pm-9pm. You can meet new people, have a chat and take part in a wide range of activities including a monthly disco, art and crafts, bingo and cooking.

As if that’s not enough there’s a drop-in every Saturday, 12-3pm at Searchlight which has great activities like boccia, badminton, craft, as well as providing lunch. There’s also a carers’ group which invites a speaker to come and talk on learning disability issues bi-monthly. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Raleigh House, Nelson Road, New Malden.

Being a member of Kingston Mencap costs only £5 a year and on top of the clubs there’s a newsletter as well as exciting social events. For more details, please

visit www.kingstonmencap.co.uk or contact Jenny Pitt on 020 8816 7500 or email jenny@kingstonmencap.co.uk.

Kingston Mencap is run by a great team of dedicated volunteers and we are always on the lookout for new recruits! Volunteering with us is very rewarding and we offer you a very warm welcome. If you would like to get involved and can regularly spare a couple of hours a week, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Jenny on the details above for an application form. .

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You don’t need to spend a fortune: some of the most effective changes are the simplest. For example, one of the best bill-busters is to replace existing bulbs with low-energy ones. Halogen bulbs are better than incandescent ones, but LED bulbs are better still: for example in a typical 6-light kitchen spotlight, you can replace six 50W halogen bulbs with six 3W LEDs - so the total energy use would drop from 300W to just 18W.

Look for “warm white” LEDs if you want a natural light: some LEDs have a bluish light, an effect not everybody likes. Note if you want dimmable lights you’ll need dimmable bulbs and LED-friendly dimmer switches.

While the bulbs do cost more than traditional ones the price is coming down, and they last much, much longer than even halogens, so they’ll pay for themselves quickly and save you money over a long period of time.

If you have an outdoor security light, consider swapping that too: while halogen security lights can use 400W or more, LED ones can be surprisingly bright with bulbs rated at just 10W. Turning things off can slash your energy usage too, and computers are particular offenders. Investing in the Ecobutton, which costs around £15, can pay for itself very quickly: press it when you take a break and it’ll put your PC into the most energy efficient standby mode. For TVs, a TV standby saver can put all your home entertainment kit to sleep when you put the TV into standby mode, and there’s an equivalent for PCs. Expect to pay £21 for a TV standby saver and around £16 for a PC one. The Energy Saving Trust also recommends the WAHL Eco Kettle, which uses 60% less energy than a normal kettle - but don’t spoil the

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savings by boiling more water than you actually need.

Don’t forget about batteries either: swapping from normal batteries to rechargeable ones can save you hundreds of pounds in a relatively short space of time: according to Which? magazine, you could save as much as £500 over 100 charges.

Cutting down your gas usage isn’t quite as simple, but it’s still possible. Fitting a flow regulator such as the £5 Showersave to your shower slashes the amount of hot water your showers use, and the £25 Radiator BOOster can reduce the time it takes to heat a room, cutting energy usage in the process. Shower flow reducers can reduce your bills if you’re on a water meter too, as can the Hippo water saver, which reduces the amount of water used to flush your toilet.

For really big savings on gas, give some thought to a new boiler: by replacing a D-rated boiler with an A-rated one, you could save around £181 per year in a typical detached house. If that’s a step too far, don’t forget the obvious, affordable options: you’ll save a fortune by insulating your house if its current insulation isn’t up to scratch and by turning the thermostat down a notch. You’ll find that energy efficiency work is often subsidised by government grants, and you might even be able to have it done for free. . VVoice

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Our 4 week beginners introductory course returns to New Malden Library on: Monday 9th – Monday 30th September (4 sessions) 2 – 4pm. Cost: £26

Saturday 24th August 10am – 11.30am. Cost: £3 Thursday mornings 9.30 – 11am or 11 – 12.30pm at New Malden Library

This taught course will cover the basics of how to use a mouse & keyboard, word processing (eg how to create and save a document) and using the Internet, including typing in web addresses, searching for information, shopping online safely and looking up travel details.

These drop-in computer sessions will recommence on:

More courses will be available throughout the year at various branches, so please pop in to pick up our latest timetable of classes.

9.30 – 11.30am. Cost: £3 (And will continue to run on a fortnightly basis throughout the year)

Saturday 7th September

For further information and to book your place, please call in at New Malden Library, Kingston Road, New Malden.

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Book an appointment by calling 0300 123 23 23 AFC Wimbledon Wednesday 02 Oct, Tuesday 12 Nov 2013 , Tuesday 04 Feb 2014 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm St James’s Church Hall, Bodley Road, New Malden KT3 5QE Wednesday 14 Aug 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm St Philip, Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park Wednesday 17 Jul Thursday 19 Sep, Wednesday 23 Oct, Thursday 02 Jan

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Saturday 7th September 6th October Georges Square (by New Malden Train Station) 9am to 2pm

Free ‘Fit as a Fiddle’ courses

for September 2013 Are you over 50, live in the borough of Kingston, and want to lose weight, get fit, and improve your wellbeing ?

Why not join a free 6 week course starting in September 2013?

Take your pick from gentle exercise to more vigorous activity.

Try either: Nordic Walking: Richmond Park, Mon 9th Sept 10.30 am Aquacise: Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Wed 11th Sept 1.30 pm Body Balance: Christ Church New Malden, Thurs 12th Sept 12.30

Chair Based Exercise: St Marks Hall, Surbiton Fri 13th Sept 12.30 All courses include healthy lifestyle/weight loss workshops.

For more information and to book a place, please contact: Grace, Fit as a Fiddle Coordinator Tel: 020 8942 8256 email: grace@ageconcernkingston.org Write to: Raleigh House, 14 Nelson Road, New Malden, KT3 5EA

St. John’s Old Malden will be open on

Thursday 12th September and Friday 13th, 11am to 4pm; Saturday 14th, 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 15th, 2pm to 5pm.

An exhibition showing the long history of Malden can be viewed, and refreshments will be available.

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sixth series. Since it began at New Malden Methodist Church in February 2009 the concerts, masterminded by local musicians Jane Booth and John Irving, have raised almost £6,000 for national and local charities including Macmillan Cancer Care and Princess Alice Hospice.

Series Six begins on 13 October with a varied programme of English and German song by local soprano Jane Wilkinson, including music by Mozart, Schubert and Benjamin Britten. The rest of the season includes two piano concertos by Mozart (in chamber music versions made especially for the Series), 19thcentury wind sextets, music by Bach for oboe and harpsichord, virtuoso concert pieces for horn and harp, and some baroque cantatas – all performed on your doorstep by professional players more often to be found gracing the concert stages of Europe and North America! Dates for your diaries: 13 October, 10 November, 24 November, 12 January, 9 February, 9 March, 11 May, 8 June. All the concerts are in New Malden Methodist Church at 3pm, followed by tea and cake and a chance to chat

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Kingston Police Station Open Day September 22, 2013 11am – 3pm Join us for a celebration of volunteering and partnership All welcome Stands include: Police Cadets, MSC Special Constabulary , Police Volunteer Cadets, Kingston Voluntary Action, Kingston Disability Learning Parliament, Korean Learn English at Home , Victim Support, Street Pastors, Neighbourhood Watch and much more. Fingerprinting by our CID team and Mask Making from our Victim Support Unit.

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Surbiton Festival

Saturday 21st September to Saturday 28th September.

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Haunting, funny, poignant and full of mystery, Daytona is a play with not one but two love stories at its heart. £15 - £30, pit seats £8 Sun 8 Sep 7pm An Evening with Ruth Rendell Join us for an evening with the creator of the iconic fictional detective Chief Inspector Wexford. This is a unique opportunity to hear Ruth Rendell talk about her long and successful career in writing wrongs, and to hear about her new Wexford novel

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31st August and 1st September: Minima Regatta In the heart of Kingston, the Minima Yacht Club plays host to an annual regatta that sees local sailors pit their skills against visiting clubs, sailing between Kingston Bridge and Raven’s Ait. Spectators can enjoy the action from the shore with plenty of races to take in and a chance to visit the Minima Yacht Club and enjoy the brilliant views down the Thames. For more information visit: www.minimayc.co.uk 1st September: Kingston Carnival Legend of the UK reggae scene David ‘Ram Jam’ Rodigan is coming to headline Kingston’s 2013 Carnival. With over 50 years of reggae and DJing experience, David brings his unique show to Kingston’s historic Market Place.

The theme of this year’s carnival is: Different Communities, Many Cultures ONE Kingston. In addition, to David ‘Ram Jam”, the Carnival offers dancing, stalls and delicious food as well as

a parade featuring the cream of London’s Mas bands fresh from their performance at Notting Hill Carnival.

12th – 15th September: Heritage Open Weekend Heritage Open Days Weekend takes place in September and sees buildings of historical significance opened up for the public to visit free of charge. In Kingston, over thirty buildings will be available to visit, ranging from churches to cellars and Kingston Council’s Grade II listed Guildhall.

Full details of the properties open during the weekend will be available from mid-July by visiting: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory

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No Man’s Nightingale. £15, pit seats £8 Tue 10 Sep 7.30pm Stewart Lee - Much A-Stew About Nothing - Following the sell-out Carpet Remnant World, acclaimed writer and comedian Stewart Lee presents a mixed stew of unrelated ideas in preparation for his 2014 TV series. £20, pit seats. £15 Wed 11 – Sat 14 Sep The Snail and The Whale Based on the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler ‘How I long to sail said the tiny snail…’ Tall Stories, creators of the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows bring you their latest exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Follow the tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father.

Age 4+ £12, pit seats £8 Thu 19 Sep – Sat 12 Oct Ghosts By Henrik Ibsen Post Show discussion Thu 10 Oct Oswald returns from Paris to honour his dead father. As his mother begins to feel the presence of ghosts from the past around her, Oswald discovers there is more to his mystery illness than he first thought. Only by uncovering the truth can they both be free. £13 - £28.50, pit seats £8 Sun 29 Sep 7.30pm Sun 27 Oct 7.30pm The Comedy Store Every famous comic has graced The Comedy Store’s stage at some point in the last thirty years and their critically acclaimed shows remain the place to see the stars of tomorrow, today.

Advance Tickets: £12, pit seats £10 On the Door Tickets: £14, pit seats £12 Sun 6 Oct 7.30pm Richard Durrant: The Guitar Whisperer With music from JS Bach, Django Reinhardt, music from Venezuela to Romania, Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, and a set

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Wed 11 – Sun 15 Sep, Wed 7pm, Thu 11am & 5pm, Fri 3pm, Sat 1pm & 5pm, Sun 11am & 3pm Grandpa in my Pocket: Teamwork! A young ensemble cast bring all your favourite Sunnysands characters to life before your eyes in this brand new stage show. Imaginative and highly theatrical, children will fall in love with Grandpa in my Pocket all over again.

Sun 22 Sep, 7.30pm The Osmonds American Jukebox By popular demand, the legendary Osmond Brothers, Merrill, Jay and Jimmy, return to appear live in concert in the all new American Jukebox Show featuring all their unforgettable hits. A little bit country and whole lot of Rock n Roll.

Mon 30 Sep – Sat 5 Oct, Mon – Sat eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm September in the Rain Starring Claire Sweeney & John Thomson this hilarious comedy charts the life of Yorkshire couple Jack and Liz through their annual summer holiday jaunt to Blackpool, which has been a ritual for over 40 years.

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operational and artistic developments at Richmond Theatre since its opening in 1899. £5 per head; contact the Creative Learning Department to discuss.

Open House Richmond Theatre will be taking part in Open House London on Sat 21 Sep with free bookable tours for adults, and arts & crafts activities and treasure trails for families.

For full details visit www.londonopenhouse.org REGULAR COURSES Richmond Theatre runs a participantcentred Youth Theatre for young people aged 8-17 (and Pre-Stage classes for children aged 5 - 7yrs), with a focus on developing creativity, skills and self-confidence. We also run popular Acting and Scriptwriting courses for adults, and the Richmond Theatre Young Company for aspiring actors, directors, designers and technicians aged 17-25. For more information please e-mail richmondcl@theambassadors.com Creative Learning Department: Contact Nicola Ward: 020 8332 4524/ nicolaward@theambassadors.com Thu 10 – Sat 19 Oct, Mon – Sat eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense Join Stephen Mangan as the effervescent, aristocratic fool Bertie Wooster and Matthew Macfadyen as his dutiful valet, Jeeves in the world premier of the new stage play Perfect Nonsense featuring P.G. Wodehouse’s iconic double act. Be the first to see this hilarious new comedy before its West End premiere.

Tue 22 – Sat 26 Oct, Tue – Sat eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm 1984 April, 1984. Comrade 6079, Winston Smith, thinks a thought, starts a diary and falls in love. But Big Brother is watching him.

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Tue 29 Oct, 7.30pm The Vagina Monologues Eve Ensler’s hilarious Broadway and West End smash hit is back with an all-new star cast featuring Hollie-Jay Bowes (Hollyoaks), Terri Dwyer (Hollyoaks, Loose Women) and Diane Keen (Doctors, Ruth Rendell Mysteries).

Wed 30 Oct, 7.30pm The Reduced Shakespeare Company: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) All 37 plays in 97 minutes! The bad boys of abridgement are back with their irreverent, fast-paced romp through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless with laughter.

Thu 31 Oct, 8pm Reginald D Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers Following two previous sell-out tours of the UK and release of his debut stand up DVD, Reginald D Hunter Live, Reginald will be setting out to tour the country again in 2013 with his unique blend of humour in a brand new show.

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2 September Treasure Island Take your family on a merry romp to the sunny Caribbee’ with Cambridge Touring Theatre’s swashbuckling musical adaptation of Treasure Island. productions.

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14 September Sounds of the Glen Miller Era Recapture the sounds of a bygone era with the Nick Ross Orchestra.

15 September A Proms Concert Performed by Farnborough Concert Band of The Royal British Legion. Special Guests Military Wives Choir from Aldershot 19 September Hal Cruttenden The ‘Tough Luvvie’ Tour Following stand out performances on Live At The Apollo (BBC1), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV1) and The Edinburgh Comedy Gala (BBC3), Hal is being strongly tipped as the next big thing.

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This is a great one-pan dish full of fresh flavour. Monkfish is quite pricey but the meaty flesh is delicious and bakes really well, however you can replace it with cod loin, salmon steaks or thick pieces of haddock fillet if you prefer. Serve with a green salad and warmed ciabatta bread to mop up all the lovely herb and lemon flavoured pan juices.

Ingredients: • 2 tbsp olive oil (choose a good quality fruity one) • 350g small new potatoes, halved • 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks • 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks • 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks • 225g small plum tomatoes, halved • 4 monkfish fillets (each weighing about 150g) • 50g butter, softened

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Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6. Place the oil in a large non-stick roasting tin and heat in the oven for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes to the tin and toss to coat in the hot oil. Roast for 20 minutes, turning once.

Add the peppers and tomatoes to the roasting tin and toss to coat in the hot oil. Make a space in the tin and add the monkfish fillets. Return the roasting tin to the oven for 10 minutes.

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Weed Attack

by Pippa Greenwood Ask a dictionary the definition of a weed and you’ll

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Off with their Heads

Whatever the weed problem, it’s essential to prevent them from setting seed. Make sure you cut off its head before it has a chance to even start to set seed. The old saying that ‘one year’s seed is seven years’ weed’ isn’t far from the truth.

Stop Stowaways

When you’re next shopping for plants in your local garden centre or nursery make sure that you only bring home what you want, not those pesky weed stowaways that often lurk on the compost surface. I always do a bit of weeding before buying: especially for weeds such as the innocent looking hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta).

Spaghetti roots

Some weeds like couch grass, bindweed and nettles have amazingly resilient and far-reaching underground stems or roots. Whatever you do, don’t succumb to the temptation to use a powered cultivator or rotovator as this will chop the roots in to little bits and end up spreading and increasing the problem in the process.

Lawn Louts

Lawn weeds such as dandelions and daisies are difficult to control as unlike the taller weeds, these rosette-forming plants won’t be harmed as you mow the lawn. One of the best, albeit slow, methods is to tackle them with a sturdy old kitchen knife or a daisygrubber tool.

Deep Rooted Problems

Some weeds such as docks and dandelions have tough and chunky roots that are very difficult to kill. And to make matters worse, if you leave any sizeable bit of the root in the soil, it’s likely to form a new plant. Do everything you can to take out the entire root as you’ll be saving a lot of time in the long run.

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to die off from lack of light. Make sure that the carpet is made from natural fibres, not synthetic or else you’ll be left with it in the soil, and for allotments, check that there are no restrictions on using carpet.

Time it Right

Some weeds such as the purple flowered oxalis spread by forming tiny ‘bulbils’ or miniature bulbs below ground. If you try to dig these weeds out now, the bulbils will be shed into the surrounding soil as you lift the plant out, making matters worse. Wait until next spring when the bulbils will be firmly attached and weed them out then.

Hoe, hoe, hoe

An old fashioned and still just as useful method of weed control is the hoe. They’re a great way to weed your garden, especially if it’s largely annual weeds such as chickweed or groundsel that invade your plot. Keep the hoe sharp and use it regularly.

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Clubs

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Mondays

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: Ching Lee 07813 556184 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 further information.

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Malden Bridge Club When: Tuesday evenings 7.30 to 10.30pm Where: Graham Spicer Institute, by entrance to Waitrose car park.

Contact: John 020 8942 7560 for details.

Wednesdays

Malden & Coombe Social Club For The Blind When: 2nd and 4th 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 Mary Gillett on 020 8949 2342 who will be very pleased to give any information to help or assist.

Thursdays

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 7.30 pm.

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

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 information please call 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. www.rspb.org.uk/groups/epsom.

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 email saturdayclub@ageconcernkingston.org

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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 Contact:

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Fergus McCarthy 0845 8338974 days & evenings.

Graham Spicer Snooker Room Availible for hire during the day and evenings.

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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.

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.

If interested please ring 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.

Contact 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 on 020 8330 6698 VVoice

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There’s lots going on for pre-schoolers in New Malden 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 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.

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The Better Life Lawn to be Wild

by Derek Thompson

Cutting the grass seems such a waste of time

to me. Just like fingernails, toenails and hair (if you’re lucky), it’ll only grow back again. True, it’s a valuable addition to the compost, but that’s about it.

Whereas, one of the things I love most about the garden as a whole is its adaptability. Yes, it’s an ecosystem and a natural habitat, but it’s also something more: a blank canvas just waiting for my often ill-thought-out ideas.

Bored with grass? (And, by grass, I mean patches of grass among the swathes of dandelions.) There’s a remedy for that - simply put down bark chips.

Worried that the bees and butterflies need more encouragement to stay and thrive? Easy peasy - grow more flowers and grow a variety to suit different insects. And while you’re about it, make sure you provide a shallow source of water so they can drink.

We wanted to take the whole rural thing a stage further (no, not a tractor - it wouldn’t fit through the gate), and decided to create a meadow. Or rather, with our garden: a mini meadow.

First, I dug out a rough circle - and believe me, it was rough. Next, with the turf removed, we put down a layer of 50 / 50 soil and sharp sand. We brought in native wildflower seeds and some from Flanders’ poppies, which came impregnated on paper rolls.

Some judicious scissor work to patchwork the sections, soak with water and then another layer of soil and sand.

Naturally, the cat supervised the proceedings, technically outranking Anne as chief observer. Porsha’s presence was also a timely reminder to put netting over the circle from the beginning. After that, it’s a case of occasional watering, watching and waiting.

The seeds stir into life very quickly. Try as you might though, it’s nigh on impossible to stop the daisies from encroaching over the edges. Maybe they’re just arriving early to the party.

The edges of the garden are largely wild (and some of the neighbours are probably furious), a rather fetching tangle of lords and ladies, buttercups and grasses, with seasonal appearances from bluebells, columbines, foxgloves and pulmonaria. We also have something we know as Mrs West, but have never been able to identify properly - so much for the power of the internet.

The joy of having wild garden areas is the same sense of excitement as buying lucky bags as a child. Only, in

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this case, instead of a disappointing car with a broken wheel, the surprise might be scarlet pimpernel, wild strawberries (Anne’s not keen - she says they take over), or dog violets. And even today we argue over speedwell vs. forget-me-nots in an identity parade.

We haven’t gone entirely au naturel. Having previously installed a few raised beds, Anne opted for violas (Avril Lawson), geums (Mrs Bradshaw) and bellis. None of which explains the catmint we planted near the front gate, principally to see whether Porsha would appreciate it. Strangely, while she loved it when it was a mere kittenmint in the conservatory, she treats it with indifference now it’s out in the open. Not to worry though; if last year was anything to go by, she’ll love the next butternut squash plant. . VVoice

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If you believe you have an infected tree there is no requirement to notify the authorities , we advise a qualified arborist is sought to confirm and advise on possible options. If the tree has to be removed due to the hazards of limb failure then care must be taken to dispose of materials including burning or composting affected leaves and timber.

DEFRA are investigating the range of possible treatments that could slow or stop the fungicide spreading, there is a concern that the disease may be resistant to some of these treatments. The trees cannot be vaccinated against chalara yet.

In the future both with Ash and other trees we may need to “quarantine” imported trees and have much stricter controls on tracking international tree movements rather like that in Australia and New Zealand. . VVoice

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We are anticipating an exciting mix of events, workshops and exhibitions to celebrate the creative arts and bring together like-minded people from our local community.

For some time now we have been running a craft group on a friday evening. Under Fiona and Ron’s leadership this has grown into an enthusiastic group and this inspired us to be more adventurous, putting together a programme with something for everyone over a whole weekend, hence the Big Arts Weekend!

The first aim of the weekend is to celebrate the gift of artistic expression in several of its different guises. The second aim is to bring people together in community as they explore their creative gifts together, whether it be discovering a new skill for the first time, or building on previous experience and expertise. We are conscious how fortunate we are to have many gifted people within our wider church family and have drawn on their skills in developing the programme for the weekend. We have also been able to recruit professionals and semiprofessionals to ensure that the content will be high quality.

Throughout the weekend we will be holding an exhibition of art and photography and, as we go to press, we already have some fantastic contributions. We are keen to receive exhibition entries from anyone in the local community.

There will be a craft evening on the friday night, followed by a day of practical workshops on the Saturday. We wanted to have something for everyone, so in the morning our workshops are geared more for adults whilst in the afternoon, there will be lots of fun activities for younsters. Highlights in the morning include a creative writing workshop with a published author and a digital photography workshop, as well as craft and singing. In the afternoon, the Rah Rah Theatre Company will be taking our 2-6 year olds on a “Rainy Day

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The highlight on Saturday evening will be a Jazz Cafe How to enter and we are delighted to have line-up of For photography, please send a digital a filefantastic to arts@nmbc.org.uk musicans that we know not disappoint.

Visitors are For non-photographic entries,will please either take a digital photograph of the item and email it as above, or talk to Derek Macallan, welcome on Sunday too when we will be taking the Kate Pozzo or Lisa Trend at NMBC. creative normal Sunday Pleasetheme don’t sendinto moreour than two entries per person service slot to createPlease “Church with difference”. include an “entryafee” of £4 per person (£2 for children / benefits) – this will cover printing costs (some pictures will appear on If you want to know more or would like to submit an a loop – some will be printed and mounted on foam core board.) entryPlease for the exhibition, out 6thwww.nmbc.org/ September be sure to send us yourcheck entries by futureevents or email Derek at arts@nmbc.org.uk. We hope to see you there! . VVoice

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Dad’s Diary Letter from America

by Ian Duncan

People, when they first come to America, whether as

travellers or settlers, become aware of a new and agreeable feeling: that the whole country is their oyster. Alistair Cooke Ah the joys of wireless broadband, unavailable in deepest Devon or darkest Norfolk, but available, at no cost, in every coffee shop, fast food joint and condominium in the land of the free. So, I sit composing this with a bottle, bejewelled with condensation, of America’s finest beer in hand; sitting on the dock of the bay with just a grey pelican and some 50lb fish for company. The sky is blue, as it has been all day, and a gentle breeze ruffles the palm trees. It’s 8pm in Key Largo and the temperature is still 82F. Chance to reflect on the experience of our summer vacation and a few of the differences between the US and the UK.

1.Theme Parks. These would be fantastic if it wasn’t for the other people. What a scam: charge people a fortune, say $55, to get in; then charge them to park; then cram so many in that the queues get so ridiculously long (100 minutes for Minion Mayhem anyone?) that you charge

them an obscene additional amount, say $70, to queue jump!

2.God Bless Americans - only in Florida do I feel like the slimmest man in the world. Now I realise that there is a huge imbalance in the price of fresh food vs prepared food in the UK but in the US that imbalanced seems to be exaggerated - the price of a huge packet of processed junk, with a list of chemical ingredients the length of your arm, is next to nothing compared to the price of fresh vegetables and fruit. It also seems that there is a more relaxed attitude to what you can spray fruit and veg, we have an apple, bought over 2 weeks ago that looks just the same now as then. You also don’t appear to be able to buy

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Mrs Sally Harris anything in small quantities - a gallon of milk and a 2lb tub of butter or a cake that is capable of feeding a family of 4 for a day.

3.Everyone is so so friendly, warm and welcoming.

The service is fantastic: compare the wonderful Donna, she of the belly laugh, warm smile, spot on recommendations and continuous fill ups, our bright a breezy waitress at Robbie’s Marina with the surly Monmartre waitress who sneered at our attempts at French but was quite happy to charge us a mouthwatering (!) €12 for a coke.

4.Turning right at a red light if there is no one coming. What a great idea.

5.Overtaking on the right and the left on the freeway:

seems like a good idea at first then you realise that if you get in the wrong lane at the wrong time no quarter is given and its every man for himself - just like the Periphique around Paris.

6.Measurements: the American’s are obsessed, they know the dimensions of everything, whether it’s the contents of a beer bottle (12 fluid ounces), the weight of a steak 8 ounce, or the size of a house (John Travolta’s place in Clearwater is apparently 40,000 square feet, excluding the visitor’s villa, tennis courts and swimming pools, which is, I think a little bigger than a 4 bedroom semi in New Malden - and a little more expensive at $41 million.)

But they do measure everything imperially, lovely feet, pounds and inches, the metrically trained daughters are so confused.

7.They speak English, so there are no translation issues - since when did men wear suspenders?

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