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Welcome to YOUR Worcester Park Life from jenny@maldenmedia.co.uk We’ve had a few days of much needed rain for the gardens (some very unexpected showers) but hasn’t it been a fantastic summer so far? Schools have broken up and it’s been a long hot summer already for GCSE and A level children If you’re not jetting off to foreign beaches, the forecast looks like it will quite lovely here and may be worth a car, bus or coach trip to the coast (typically it will probably be tipping down with rain when you read this!)
but one I listened to recently chose the BBC shipping forecast for one of her tracks! Makes you think - what would you choose? Music has been a huge part of my life - I very rarely don’t have the radio playing in the background and am a huge fan of Pop Master - and if you also secretly love Ken Bruce then also check out a very easy listening radio blog called Fabulous, with Fi and Jane - easy-listening-toKen features in their 100th edition blog - Love him!!
I’ve been listening to lots of back editions of Desert Island Disks on the BBC radio i player - keep me company on solo dog walks. There is a total Golden Collection out there for every taste and I highly recommend it if you’ve not already discovered them. Such hugely varied music choices - can’t recall who the guest was
I hope you enjoy a good read and also see what our local businesses have to offer. If you’ve any feedback on how they’re doing, or have any ideas for future editions, news or views to share then please get in touch. Remember, we deliver to most homes every second month so if you’re not able to pick up a magazine on the months it’s not delivered to you, you can read it on your smart phone/ tablet or PC. There are a limited number of copies available from Waitrose, Worcester Park Library, St Mary’s and Christ Church with St Philip.
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Worcester Park History A Vicar for 44 years by David Rymill This month we commemorate the life of a member of the clergy who served the local community for some 44 years, marking the centenary of his death and the 125th anniversary of his retirement – and there will be opportunities in September to visit the church which he served for so long, the Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Malden, in Church Road, Old Malden. The Revd William Chetwynd Stapylton arrived in Malden as Vicar in 1850. Writing in 1916, at the age of 91 (as quoted in ‘A History of Malden’ by a subsequent Vicar, Kenneth N Ross), he recalled the parish at that time: ‘…the roads were very bad and rough; the waywarden [a parishioner elected to look after the local roads] said that being on stiff clay “they required a good shoulder to keep them together” and so were concave instead of convex. There were no pathways or ditches, and there was plenty of water lying in roads… The general water supply was provided by rain, and from ponds frequented by cows and ducks. There was a row of some five poor cottages one storey high near where the Station now stands, and four more on the Green. The fields were small and surrounded by elm trees, the surface roots of which in many cases touched in the middle.’ The chain of events that led to Chetwynd Stapylton’s appointment to Malden was unusual. At school he had become keen on rowing, and in 1843 he ‘had a great desire to see the Boat Races at Oxford.’ His brother told him ‘that there was an examination at Merton College in the very week of the Boat Races, and that I might… sit for the scholarship in the daytime, and in the evening of each day see the Boat Races... I did my best at the Examination… and was not a little surprised when I was successful.’ During his time at Merton, he was successful academically, being elected a Fellow of the college
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in 1847, and he continued rowing – while he was captain of the Merton boat, the crew set a record of eleven ‘bumps’ or passes on nine successive racing nights, which still stood 50 years later. Merton was the first Oxford college to govern itself under a set of statutes, and Malden was one of the manors given to it by its founder Walter de Merton in the 1260s. The College had (and still has) the right to appoint the vicar, and when in 1850 they were seeking a new incumbent Chetwynd Stapylton felt that the college whose administrative headquarters had been established at Malden by Walter de Merton should provide a vicar from its own ranks, so he offered to take on the parish for two years. The 25-year-old vicar soon showed his mettle, calling in a carpenter to remove locks that had been put on the doors to many of the pews by Thomas Weeding, a major local landowner. In 1863 the church was thoroughly restored, and the box pews removed. It was not only the church that Chetwynd Stapylton turned his attention to in 1863: a room in a cottage in Church Road, opposite the Plough, had been used as a school, and in that year it was decided that a purpose-built school was needed, so a committee was formed, with Chetwynd Stapylton as secretary – the result was the opening in 1864 of the Parochial School close to its present site. By 1867 the population was increasing, following the coming of the railway, and the church needed to be extended. First a lean-to aisle was added, but the congregation continued to grow, and in 1875 a new, larger nave and chancel were built to the north (the old nave and chancel are now the side aisle and Lady Chapel); the plans provided an extra 172 seats, making a total of 335. Chetwynd Stapylton’s energies were by no means
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confined to building works. The parish magazine, which started in 1891, lists the services at Malden as being at 11am and 7pm on Sundays, and 12 noon on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saints’ Days, with children’s services on the first and third Sunday afternoons each month. Bible classes were held, for men in the Parish Room at the Vicarage on Thursday evenings, and for women at 3 Idmiston Square on Wednesday afternoons. The parish magazine also records that there was a Sunday School and a local Temperance Society branch, whose members were given summer treats in the vicarage field. Special events included ‘an exhibition of dissolving views’ provided by the vicar’s son Edward Stapylton and others, in 1891. An account book kept by Chetwynd Stapylton from 1862 onwards provides evidence of other activities, such as annual choir outings and ‘penny readings’.
aged 93; he was buried at Malden four days later. The mosaic reredos behind the high altar was installed in his memory. St John the Baptist’s Church (KT4 7RY), will be open under the nationwide Heritage Open Days scheme on Friday 13th September, 11am-4pm, Saturday 14th, 10am5pm and Sunday 15th, 2pm-5pm. In the church extension there will be displays about the history of the church and the parish; wcs are available here, including one accessible to wheelchair users. Our illustrations this month both show Canon Chetwynd Stapylton; the oval picture is from the Winchester Cathedral Archive and is reproduced by kind permission of the Dean and Chapter. David Rymill David.Rymill1993@alumni.aber.ac.uk (020) 8330 6563
He also tried to improve the surroundings of his parishioners: he and Horatio Miller of the Manor House arranged for the roads to be improved, using elm branches to make a ‘corduroy road’, covered with ‘flints carted from the outside of a cutting of the Brighton railway, which had been thrown out’. In 1894 the vicar decided that a parish containing churches at Malden and Chessington, and a mission church at Malden Rushett, required a younger man. He wrote ‘There was a time when we used to have three Cottage Lectures weekly on winter nights… in Malden Rushett and Chessington; and in those days it was not unpleasant, except when the night was rough and stormy, to have a walk of fourteen miles … and I always found a full reward in the well-filled rooms.’ Chetwynd Stapylton became Rector of Hallaton, Leicestershire; he was not ready to take life easy, soon taking the initiative in establishing a prefabricated iron room as a recreation and reading room there (restored and reopened as a museum in 2012). He later retired to Tunbridge Wells, where he died on 4th March 1919,
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Ruth Jemmett Writes The month of Weodmonath - A Journey Through August The hottest day of the year usually falls in August. Farmers always pray for a mixture of warmth and rain, to ensure good crops. The Anglo-Saxon name for August was Weodmonath meaning ‘the month of weeds’ – probably quite befitting! It is the eighth month of the year, and was the sixth month on the old Roman calendar. It was named after the Roman Emperor Augustus. This is a busy time for those who work in farming and tourism. In the media August is known as The Silly Season, as really newsworthy stories can be thin on the ground. With the possibility of having a new Prime Minister, and the Brexit saga rumbling on and on, perhaps this month will be an exception. The race meeting known as Glorious Goodwood will take place from 30th July to 3rd August. The 1st of the month celebrates National Mountain Climbing Day. As 2nd is International Beer Day, so perhaps those recovering from scaling the peaks can then cheer themselves up with a pint or two! Things are looking very lush here in the gardens of Salisbury Road. The raspberry crop has been wonderful, and we are relieved to have someone helping with weeding and digging. During hot spells we have had to add extra water to the pond. The goldfish have certainly grown quite large over the past year or two, and seem very tame. Conifers are now looking rather large, and it will soon be time to make an appointment with a local firm who are adept at making things look ship-shape in the autumn. Pots that had tiny begonias, lobelias and geraniums planted in them a few weeks ago, now look wonderful, adding lovely splashes of colour everywhere. In August Wales celebrates The Royal National Esteddfod, an old tradition revived in 19th Century. It alternates between North and South Wales, and originated long ago as a medieval gathering of bards and minstrels. As a great fan of harp playing I am a great fan of the event. If ever you manage too catch it on television it is very entertaining. It is usually held in the first week of August.
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The 12th August, is the first day of the grouse-shooting season, and is known as The Glorious 12th. This so-called sport is no stranger to controvers, and I shouldn’t think that the grouse are great fans of it!!!. On 13th August it will be International LeftHanders Day. About 15% of us are ‘sinistral’, and for many centuries such an ability was often scorned at. I have never found it a drawback. I managed to learn several musical instruments by making adaptations, and have always enjoyed doing all sorts of crafts with minimum complications. It is now known that by trying to force left-handers to become righthanded it can cause all sorts of neurological problems. It is well documented that HM Queen’s father acquired a terrible stammer by ‘experts’ trying to change his chosen hand. The late U.S. comedian Groucho Marx died on 19th August 1977. He and his brothers certainly made their mark on American culture. He was known for his humorous quips, such as: ‘I could dance with you till the cows come home. On second thoughts, I’ll dance with the cows and you come home!’ From 24th – 26th August The Wimbledon park Food and Drink Festival will be taking place, as will he Notting Hill Carnival. so if you feel like drinking, eating and making merry, enjoy yourselves! On 29th August in 1893 the U.S. engineer Whitcomb L. Judson patented an early form of the zip. It was improved upon by a Swedish-born engineer, Gideon Sundback, and was used on army clothing in World War One. It has since become an indispensable part of our lives. Monday 26th of August will be a bank holiday, and then before we know it the children will be returning to school again. When we were young the summer holidays seemed to go on forever, but as the years pass time seems to speed up! Enjoy the warm weather while you can. The other day I heard the first Christmas advert on the radio!
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If time isn’t an issue you could view the extra stopoff as a holiday bonus, seeing a place you wouldn’t normally have visited. Even if you’re only there for a few hours you might be able to head into the city for a while to enjoy a nice meal or take in the sights. Avoid the added flight extras Flight extras such as extra legroom, on-board meals and additional luggage allowances add a considerable sum to your ‘cheap’ flight if you’re not careful. Some airlines include these elements in the advertised price, but beware if you’re using a budget operator as they may be added extras. Streamlining your flight costs is an easy way to save money, and if it’s a relatively short journey it may not matter if you can’t choose your own seats. You just need to be clear about what you’re paying for when you book so there are no nasty surprises when you board the plane. Combine airport hotel and parking If you’re travelling early in the morning or from an airport a long way from home, you may need to stay in an airport hotel the night before. If so, you can save money by combining the accommodation costs with car parking for the duration of your holiday. The hotel may arrange your parking, in which case it will often be on-site, and there’s typically a free shuttle bus service to the airport terminal. You may even get a breakfast included in the deal so you can also save money on food at the airport.
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Parkin’ some thoughts Ripples on the Pond
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It has been just over four years now. On 25 June 2015, a neurologist with a smile and a chuckle that were, at least to my mind, inappropriate given the news he was delivering, told me I had Parkinson’s. I was not smiling. I did not laugh. Since then, I’ve had a lot of well-meaning people tell me that I’ve got to stay positive. Life doesn’t have to stop with the diagnosis blah, blah. I know it’s true and I try to keep it front of my degenerating brain, but when it happens, the trick is not to punch the speaker in the mouth. If you haven’t got it and even if you have, Parkinson’s is difficult to understand and even more difficult to live with on a daily basis. To prevent myself taking action which could lead to criminal charges, I’ve tried to do a few things over the years that help me and others make sense of and deal with the swirling, frothing madness that is this Parky Pond Life. I’ve dabbled my toes in a bit, tested the water, even got in to my knees but only ever to that point where you suddenly find yourself taking a sharp intake of breath as the water reaches your dangly bits before jumping out again. I’ve tried getting involved with Parkinson’s charities, helped with a boxing initiative, been on the radio and in the national press. I’ve even sat on a research committee, outwardly nodding in agreement with the findings of the big brains around the table but inwardly wondering what on Earth they were talking about. It’s just that each effort has been like being in the early stages of a teenage relationship where the initial excitement of finding the apparent love of your life is replaced by the nagging sensation that maybe you’re not best suited after all and it’s all over almost as soon as its begun. After 4 years I guess I’ve still not worked out how best to make that relationship last beyond the first awkward dance to “The Lady in Red”. I do though enjoy writing and as someone once said, “writing can be a wonderful therapy and
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cheap at the price”. So, I thought maybe I could write a blog. In many ways it’s the perfect solution. I can only disagree with myself and I mean how difficult can it be? Very, it would seem if as in my case, your enthusiasm is not matched by any form of technical competence and you’re too tight to invest in an on-line tutorial. The resultant triggering of an earth quake inducing stream of expletives as I crashed and banged over the key board attempting to launch, ”theprofessionalparky.com” would have made Liam Gallagher blush. I’ve spent countless hours trying to retrieve public posts that should have been private and publish private posts that should have been public. I’ve no idea what the difference is between a post and a page, still can’t create a menu and get lost trying to find my home page. Maybe I should give that up too. But that’s the lazy me. That’s me rubbing myself down with a towel after getting my legs a bit wet and complaining how cold the water is. Maybe I should just put my goggles on, take a deep breath and plunge beneath the murky surface. It could be my way of causing ripples on the pond. Mind you, I thought Parkinson’s was difficult to navigate but blogging through “word press”, now
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Voice for Wildlife Bees, butterflies and birds, toads, water voles and everything else! by Carol Williams I spent a few days at the end of June in a beautiful Devon village - Otterton on the river Otter. The wildlife all around me there was breathtakingly beautiful. I could see that great efforts had been made to create or preserve habitat within the village itself and on the outskirts. We walked through a Nature Reserve on a path flanked by strips of wild grass and native plants and hedgerow, but even places that were not designated as ‘nature reserves’ had plenty of this habitat - the margins of fields where crops were being grown, for instance. I saw an amazing wealth of insects and birds everywhere. Sitting outside at the pub where we had rooms, my ears were assailed by the endless chirping of sparrows and the twitterings of many other small birds. I saw starlings, swallows, chaffinches and sparrows in abundance, living in and around the human landscape of this tiny village. The pub garden even had an area of wild grasses with a notice beside it that read ‘Bee and Butterfly Conservation’. A bug house was mounted on a nearby tree. On a walk to Sidmouth, at a place called Peak Hill, which could so easily have been merely a slope of short grass, there was a large area at the side which was long grasses and wild plants - just the vegetation that grows naturally when you don’t keep mowing it all down - and it was full of butterflies. We literally walked through a cloud of them - it was utter joy. The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has lots of this lovely habitat, along with hedgerow and woodland. Apart from the donkeys, my abiding memory of our visit there is buttercups and clover amongst the waving, feathery heads of common grasses. Well now, everywhere could be like this, couldn’t it? Our cars and homes do not have to squeeze out wildlife. This only happens because we let it, because we don’t think enough about it all. So let’s do better. What Otterton and Sidmouth can achieve, every town and suburb can! Much of what follows is cribbed from the latest edition of Surrey Nature, the magazine of the Surrey Wildlife Trust - with my heartfelt thanks to them for all the work they do to help save, preserve and conserve nature. Being a member of SWT is a good idea - maybe that can be your next action for wildlife? Simon Barnes writes ‘ If we think we can live without insects, we’re wrong: 80% of our crops, as well as fruit trees, herbs and most garden and wild flowers are pollinated by bees, wasps, beetles and flies. It’s said that if bees died out, we would follow 4 years later ‘. That’s a sobering thought, is it not? The importance of insects can’t be over estimated. Birds can’t exist without them - lack of insects means they cannot rear their young successfully. “Only connect” - E. M Forster’s words from the novel,
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Howard’s End, - are about the need to improve human relationships, but let’s borrow them, writes Simon Barnes. ‘Live no longer in fragments’ - the perfect motto for bees, toads and water voles. And just as good for our own relationship with nature. We need more connections. We can visit a fantastic nature reserve, but when it’s surrounded by industry, houses, roads and intensive farming, it’s an island - lovely but doomed. We have allowed the human world to take over our countryside. But we can fight back, and the way we can do this is by joining up the good places, by softening and freeing our landscape, by allowing wild places and wild things to connect. We can, for instance, make flower filled roads for bees. Kent Wildlife Trust is making it possible for bees to travel by road. Roadside verges can be treated as long, thin nature reserves, places that allow bees to travel small distances, spread and increase. Many roadside verges, says the Wildlife Trust, are managed by mowing them to within an inch of their lives. We have somehow developed the idea that the ideal green space looks like the fairway on a golf course: which is like saying that the ideal sitting room is an airport lounge. ( I am very glad to have a respected organisation like one of the Wildlife Trusts make this point, since I have been banging on about stupid Council mowing policies for ages!). The article goes on to say ‘ we have an unfortunate mania for tidiness, forgetting that we call an untidy house, ‘lived in’. If we want a live countryside - one lived in by bees ( and toads and water voles and everything else) we must persuade people to accept a little roughness round the edges. Small actions make a difference - ( amen to that!) -we need people to be aware of that. What you do in your garden matters, say the Trusts. One of the problems facing toads is the loss of old farm ponds. The Herefordshire Wildlife Trust coordinates a team of lollipop people for toads. They go out on Spring nights with buckets and torches to a stretch of road that cuts off an area of woodland from Bodenham Lake. This is bad news for the toads who hibernate in the woods and then have to cross the road to get to their spawning ground - the lake. In the first year, the team of volunteers on toad patrol, helped 200 to get safely to the water - and last year it was 1300,because thanks to their efforts in previous years, there were many more toads needing to cross the road. Toads have declined by 70% since 1985. In an ideal world there would be no need for toad patrols, and so work is underway to improve the
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landscape for toads. Plans include making places where toads can hibernate without needing to cross the road to do so. Farmers on the wooded side of the road are being encouraged to install new ponds. I think the Surrey Wildlife Trust would be pleased to know that toad numbers have increased at Shadbolt Park pond in the last couple of years. Our small wildlife area, providing plenty of hibernating places for toads and water for them to spawn in has made a big difference to them locally, proving that if you provide the habitat, nature will soon begin to flourish in it. BBC Springwatch this year featured a newly created wildlife garden which rapidly began to come alive with insects and birds. Anyone and everyone can help nature in their own gardens, and our Councils could do a great deal more in our parks and streets too. in my garden right now ( mid July) the flowers on my oregano ( not a native plant but beneficial) are full of bees and hoverflies who love the nectar. Allowed to flower every year, it’s a magnet for the insects. It is a hardy herb that comes up every year and has been doing so for over 20 years. I find it attracts more life to it than lavender does. Shadbolt Park pond will never be home to water voles, but they are in steep decline even where they should be plentiful, all along our rivers and canals. Why? The main reason is fragmented and poor habitat - so many rivers have been dredged, concreted and polluted we’ve disrespected them so much it’s a wonder they support any life at all! On rural stretches of river cows have caused huge problems, munching away at the voles’ food and trampling the banks so their tunnels are destroyed. Fencing off sections of river to keep them from destruction by cows has proved a simple and effective solution in Essex. Lock gates on rivers and canals create problems for water voles, but with coir matting instead of concrete, and with the planting of willows, they can become water vole friendly again, say the Wildlife Trusts. Do we have water voles on the Regents Canal in London? Perhaps it’s time to approach the organisations that manage the canals and see what can be done? It’s wonderful that there are really some very simple adjustments needed to our ways of doing things, and the wildlife can come back - we just need to think about nature more, and make sure we are not damaging any of it needlessly with our industrial, agricultural and leisure activities. Just deciding to leave half the lawn to grow long and set seed can have remarkable results - seed eating birds will benefit, along with the insects. The apple trees in my garden provide nectar for insects in Spring and much food for the birds in late Summer they are large, mature trees, left over from when there were orchards on the site in the 1930s, still producing good fruit, most of which I leave for the birds - we take
the windfalls - and enjoy excellent apple pies and crumbles! A pile of dead wood is a haven for many invertebrates - it doesn’t have to be ‘messy’ - you can get creative with the logs! A bug hotel is fun to make too - look on line for tips, but basically you just fill a wooden structure ( perhaps an old bookcase) with bricks, wood, pine cones , broken pots and anything else that will provide hidey holes for beetles, spiders, bees and any other little creature that needs a refuge - many opportunities for creativity! A small dish of water can be a lifeline in dry weather. For insects provide a dish of stones or marbles just covered with water so there are no deep places where they can drown - a bird bath with one sloping, very shallow end would do as well ( plenty of choice in garden centres if you want something that looks good in your garden and also serves a useful purpose). Provide standing water, even if you can’t have a pond - water really is life - but if it’s deep, put a brick in the centre or anything that will aid exit so any small creature who accidentally falls in can climb out. Fledglings and small mammals are the most likely victims - it’s heartbreaking to find one drowned when you were trying to be kind, putting out water for the wildlife. Simon Barnes ends his piece with these words “ We have made wildlife a luxury item, the first thing we lose when we chase that will-o’-the-wisp we call progress. But as we start to live with notions of connectivity, we can make for a kinder and richer landscape, a better countryside and a better country. It starts, often enough, with small individual decisions, not using pesticides in your garden, accepting that a tidy landscape is a dead landscape and letting part of your lawn grow wild as a flower meadow, supporting measures taken by conservation organisations such as your local Wildlife Trust, and speaking up for wildlife whenever you get the chance, over cups of coffee and pints of beer. We can do it.Let’s resolve to no longer live in fragments.
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Clubs To feature in this section email info@wplife.co.uk Mondays
Vibrant Ukulele Club meets 7.30 – 9.30pm 1st and 3rd Mondays at The Station pub, Stoneleigh and 2nd and 4th Mondays at Christ Church with St Philip, WP. Beginners and players all welcome. The club is aimed at adults learning to play the ukulele and singing a number of well-known songs in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Music is provided and also tuition for beginners. Sessions are FREE with a small donation towards music and refreshments. Contact Steve 07795 085600
New Malden Rotary Club Malden Golf Club,Traps Lane Monday evenings 6.15 for 6.45pm Worcester Park Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Group first Monday of the month at 2pm and finishing by 4pm. If the first Monday falls on a Bank Holiday the meeting takes place on the second Monday. Old Malden Scout Hall, 411 Malden Road, KT4 7NY. All retired civil servants and friends are welcome to attend and if you are interested in listening to one of our speakers please contact John Wright on 020 8337 8965 or johnandglenisw@gmail.com
mailto:johnandglenisw@gmail.com Do you enjoy listening to show tunes, big band music, jazz, light classics etc? Come along to an evening of live music played by top artistes. We meet on the second Monday of each month at our Banstead venue Banstead Organ & Keyboard Club Church Institute Hall, High Street, Banstead SM7 2NN Doors open 7pm for 7:30pm start.(Visitors £7) Visitors & new members are always welcome to our concerts. 020 8330 5795, or visit www.bansteadorganclub.co.uk
Worcester Parkers Women’s Institute meet on the 3rd Monday of every month 7.45pm to 9.45pm at Christchurch with St Philip Church Hall in Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park. For more information contact Sue Hostler on 020 8337 3756 wi.worcesterparkers@gmail.com
*There is currently a waiting list. Cheam Common Art Group Small friendly Art Group who meet at Christ Church With St Philip Ruskin Road, Worcester Park 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. Welcome new members just to draw and paint in any medium without tuition. If interested come down for an evening and meet us to see whether this is for you Brenda Banks 020 8330 0928 Worcester Park Over 60’s Welcome Club meet every Monday from 1pm to 3pm at Christ Church with St Philip Church Hall in Ruskin Drive. Worcester Park. All over 60’s welcome to join us for a cup of tea and a biscuit or two, plus some outstanding entertainment
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in the way of singers and musicians. One Monday a month we have Bingo and every Monday we run a raffle. Days outings to the coast are organised throughout the summer months, and mid week holidays are organised two or three times a year. Come a little earlier and meet up with some friends and have a chat before the entertainment starts. We would love to see you. Contact Joyce on 020 8330 5065. The ladies After Eight Club 2nd Monday of every month from 8pm onwards at Christchurch with St Philips church hall. We have interesting speakers, outings and dinners and all are welcome for a small subscription to cover our costs. Just come along and join in. Carol on 020 8337 2452 St James Players If you enjoy acting do come or help backstage. Monday and Wednesdays 8pm New members welcome. St James Church Hall, Bodley Road New Malden. Mem Sec: linda@dunnz,net
Tuesdays
Elmcroft Tuesday Badminton Club Fancy a friendly game of badminton? Please come along to the Tuesday evening badminton club at The Colin Peel Hall, Elmcroft Community Centre, 570 London Road, North Cheam, Surrey SM3 9AB. Try for free, no need to pay for first visit. If you are interested please contact Kwok on 07773085139 or email elmcroftbdmntn@gmail.com.
Music Lovers Wanted! - for “In the Mix” Singing Group. at Wesley Hall, Christchurch with St. Philip Church, Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park. Every Tuesday 1.30pm - 3.30pm. A weekly sing- along and social with pro singer/vocal coach Sheila Daniels and pianist. New songs every week, from the 1920s through to the 1970s, covering all genres. £6.50 on the door plus tea/ coffee and home-made cakes. No booking required. Sheila 07868 039 514 or visit www.thesugarband.co.uk/In_the_Mix
Vegan Group - monthly bring and share buffet,. every second Tuesday. 7.30pm until 9.30 in Room 1,Christchurch with St Philip, corner of Ruskin Drive, WP. For vegans and anyone interested in learning more about veganism. Conquest Art Group inspires people living with disability or long term health issue to discover their creative energy and build self-confidence through art. Our art group meets every Tuesday at St Mary’s Cuddington, The Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 7HL from 1:30 to 3:30pm. Anyone over 18 is welcome, all art materials and refreshments are provided. If you would like to come along and give us a try, please contact Carole on 020 8786 8534.
The Worcester Park Dramatic Society is a local
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amateur drama group of long standing. We stage two major productions a year at the Adrian Mann Theatre in Ewell, in April and November. We meet every Tuesday and most Fridays at 8.15 pm in the Elmcroft Community Centre in North Cheam, on the Sainsbury’s site. Apart from play readings, rehearsals and set construction, we have quiz nights and various social events. We also arrange group outings to amateur and professional theatre productions. We welcome new members to help us stage future productions, anyone willing to act or work backstage. membership secretary, Trevor Payne on 07540 084430.
“Lunch Break” - a friendly lunch club for those retired, meeting on a Tuesday 12-2pm (term time only) at Worcester Park Baptist Church, The Avenue - free, but donations invited. Occasional speakers. Brian on 020 8224 6675 or Rowena 07837 941298
NHS Retirement Fellowship Are you retired or about to retire from the NHS? Why not join us on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 10am -12 at Royal British Legion, Hollyfield Road, Surbiton, KT5 AL. We have speakers, activities, coffee & chat.Other outings & activities are also arranged during the month. Lorna on 020 8337 4121
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Keep Fit Stay Fit every Wednesday 10.15-11.15am at Christ Church with St Philip, Ruskin Road. Come along and give it a try ! Jo Hamilton on 020 8786 3444. The Probus Club of Ewell Coming up to retirement? Just retired? Looking to make new friends? Why not join the Probus Club of Ewell? Since it was founded over 40 years ago, the Probus Club of Ewell has been attracting businessmen from Worcester Park and its surrounding areas with a broad range of professional and business backgrounds. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month, usually at Banstead Golf Club for a Lunch followed by a Speaker. Anyone wishing to know more about us or wanting to make contact can do so through our website www. ewellprobus.co.uk or by email to secretary@ewellprobus.co.uk. Talking Of Trains In Surbiton Programme of talks which take place locally at the Surbiton Library Hall each Wednesday evening throughout the winter months. The first meeting is free; the fee for the complete year is just £50. www.talking of trains.co.uk
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The Malden and Coombe Townswomen’s Guild welcome new members. We meet at 10am on the third Thursday of the month at the United Reformed Church hall in New Malden. We are a friendly group of women of all ages and back-grounds. We have interesting speakers from various organisations; outings, clubs, bring and buy sales and competitions. We are currently offering a first visit free of charge. 020 8337 7423 Tunes’n’Tea Come and enjoy an afternoon of live music, tea, coffee, cakes and conversation. Every month, a selection of Rock, Pop, Jazz, Country, Folk and Standards – great tunes, old and new for you to enjoy and join in with if you wish. There’s a live band and singers making a fun afternoon. Feel free to dance if the music moves you! The sessions take place on the 2nd Thursday of each month. February 14th, March 14th, April 11th, May 9th, June 13th 1.30pm3.30pm St John’s Church Hall, Station Approach, Stoneleigh, KT19 0QZ (next to Stoneleigh Station, West Side) Entrance: £3.00 All Welcome! Thursdays 1.30pm and finishing at 3.30. Group Singing Lessons -“Discover the high level of well being, strength and confidence which can be achieved when you learn to sing without effort.” .Weekly small group classes. Each session focuses on gentle physical and vocal exercises, breathing technique and song practice with individual advice and feedback. Call 07868 039 514 or visit www. skylarkvocal.co.uk for more info. Sessions Mondays at 11.30am and Thursdays at 7.30pm at Christchurch with St. Philips, Worcester Park. Suitable for beginners and confident singers. Ewell Badminton Club Meet every Thursday 9.30 11.30 am in hall in Welbeck Close, Ewell, KT17 2 BJ ( near Honda Garage, Ewell Bypass ). We have use of 3 courts, and are a very friendly group of players. New players would be most welcome.
Green Lane, SM1 2EY. We are a small and friendly club of about 60 members and have about a dozen boat owners amongst us providing crewing opportunities during the summer months as well as enjoying meetings listening to interesting speakers and social nights. If you would like to get afloat come along and meet us – we’re sure you will enjoy the experience.
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East Surrey Family History Society For those who are interested in finding out how to investigate their family history the Sutton Branch of the East Surrey Family History Society holds meetings on the first Thursday of the month at St Nicholas Church Hall, Robin Hood Lane. Most months we have a professional speaker. March 2 Miss Anne Carter How life changed forever in 1914 April 6 Ian Waller: Village Crafts Finding out about the records of those who worked in rural industry. www.esfhs.org.uk Kingston Phoenix Road Club is a cycling club with members in Worcester Park, New Malden, Epsom and Ewell. The club was founded in 1936 and currently has a membership of 85. New members are welcome to join us at the car park in Horton Country Park on Saturdays at 10am for either a road ride or an off-road ride. Our rides are usually between 20 and 35 miles and always include a cake stop before returning by
Elizabeth on 0208 393 3355 or e-mail libbymuscutt@ yahoo.co.uk
St. John’s Hall is open between 2.00 and 4.00pm for Tea And Chat. If you are on your own please feel free to drop in for a free cup of tea and some company. 411 Malden Road (between Worcester Park station and The Plough). 213 Bus stops nearby. Sutton Mariners Sailing Club A local offshore sailing club founded in 1988 that meets at 8pm every Thursday evening at the Borough Sports Ground, home of Sutton United FC, Gander
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Malden Emergency First Aid Society (Mefas) Members meet each Thursday evening at 7.30pm for First Aid training. New members required. Everyone welcome. Hall available for hire. Christine 07966661015 Breathe Easy (Merton & Sutton) Group Wheezy? Breathless? you are not alone, come and join us at your local friendly support & information group for anyone affected by a lung condition. We meet between 2-4 pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month at St. Bedes Conference Centre, St. Anthony’s Hospital, London Road, North Cheam. SM3 9DW George on 0208 647 7530
Thursday Fellowship Every Thursday at 2.30pm for men and women, finishing with a cup of tea and biscuits or cakes. A lively, friendly meeting at Worcester Park Baptist church in The Avenue. Well-known, familiar hymns and prayers, musical afternoons, and a variety of speakers on topical subjects, including help and advice. New members welcome. Church office 0208 330 1755 The Worcester Park Hello Club launched last November and is welcoming new members! We meet every Thursday morning from 10am – 12 noon. The club is aimed at anyone who would like to come
and join in with board games, quizzes, cards, occasional craft sessions - or just to have a chat and a coffee. Adults of any age are welcome to come and get to know each other. The main aims of the club are: • To meet new people and build friendships • To become involved with the local community • To access activities, information and advice The club is very friendly and informal. Every month there will be a member of staff attending from the SCILL Information & Advice Service – they have information on most topics for all your needs and will be pleased to assist you. The drop in club was set up by Sutton Vision, Christ Church with St Philip and SCILL , working together in partnership. We are fortunate to be provided with a welcoming and comfortable venue at the Christ Church with St Philip Community Hall. There are accessible toilets on site. There is a small charge for coffee and tea at the church café. SCILL 020 8770 4065 Sutton Vision 020 8409 7166 Christ Church with St Philip 020 8330 7630
New Malden Women’s Institute Christ Church New Malden, 2nd Thurs of each month at 7.30pm Barbara 0208 546 1495 or twocavs@googlemail.com
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Cuddington Bowling Club Sandringham Road,
Quest a meeting place for people with physical disabilities between the ages of 20 - 60. However, once a member there is no age cut off. The aim of the club is to provide a welcoming, caring atmosphere for the members and allow the carers to have a regular break. Annual subscription. and £2.50 for lunch. We have various social activities and every second month we have a speaker. Christchurch with St. Philip, Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park. We meet the 2nd and 4th Fridays in the month from 12.45 to 4p.m June Day, Club Secretary, on 02083301220
RSPB Epsom & Ewell Local group 2nd Friday of every month at 7.30, apart from July and August, at All Saints Church Hall Fulford Road, West Ewell with guest speakers who illustrate their enthusiasm on a variety of natural history subjects. We also have several birding outings throughout the year which is arranged to suit all ages. There is a small charge for non-members of the RSPB. rspb.org.uk/ groups/epsom.
The Association of Surrey Bookbinders - we meet on Friday mornings in the Scout Hut in Dell Lane, StoneleighRoger@gmathews.co.uk 020 8330 2306 Bridge Club A friendly club for people who have just learned to play or are looking to improve their bidding and play in an informal atmosphere which promotes learning and development. We meet every Friday in the upstairs meeting room at the Worcester Park Library, Stone Place. from 2 - 4 pm. carlaplatten@gmail.com
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North Cheam badminton club meet every Sunday at the Elmcroft Community Hall North Cheam. We are a small mixed club looking for new members of reasonable club standard especially ladies. Contact Pat Odonnell on 02083938895.
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Auriol Bowling Club Auriol Park, Salisbury Road,
Worcester Park. It is a mixed club of around 45 men and 25 women, who play outdoors from April to Sept with a busy fixture list of league and friendly matches against other clubs, as well as internal club competitions. Janet Kentish 020 8873 7006 www.auriolbowlingclub.com.
Worcester Park and we play on an excellent 6 rink green that has been acclaimed by many of the club’s visitors this year. We are a mixed club with about 60 members and play a range of friendly and league fixtures catering for all abilities. Secretary Mike Ridley 020 8715 8326 Treasurer Mark Broughton 020 8337 9699
Social Dancing with Glitters at Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell Village. 8.30 - 11 pm. Over 18s. Entrance fee £8. All standards of dancing. 2nd Aug National Trust - Epsom, Ewell and District Supporters Group Formed in 1971, we run a varied
programme of social eventswhich includes Evening Lectures at Bourne Hall in Ewell, once a month from Oct. to June, Coach Outings which visit historichouses and gardens(not necessarily N.T.),Guided London Walks, and other trips to London e.g.The Magic Circle, The Royal Opera House (backstage tour).Other special events include Coffee Mornings, Holidays and Christmas Lunch. Newsletters are produced four times a year.If you would like more information please visit our website: www.epsom-ewell-district-nt.co.uk or telephone Paul on 020 87158486 Malden Manor Bowls Club, Manor Park, Malden Road. New members will be made very welcome. Roll ups, league matches, internal and external competitions; we offer bowling for all levels of interest and ability. Men’s Secretary Gerald 020 8949 4623 or Ladies Secretary 020 8337 5472
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Gardening Add Some Vertical Interest by Pippa Greenwood Whether your garden is large or small, long, wide or a completely uneven shape, you can guarantee that it will benefit from having some height added to it – and what better way to do this than by erecting an arch or arbour? The great thing is that, of course, any vertical structure you install in your garden makes for a new planting opportunity too… So what are the advantages of a bit of vertical structural interest (aside from the plants it can support) and how can you make the very best of them in your garden? Position an arbour so that it overlooks a good view or particularly attractive part of the garden and you instantly create a fabulous place to sit and relax. You can also use an arch or even an arbour as a means of dividing your garden into one or more rooms. This ageold designer’s trick can make your garden seem a lot larger and more interesting. Chosen carefully, arches and arbours themselves are good looking and can be a feature in their own right, so don’t necessarily go for the first one you see; shop around and remember that if you clothe them with climbers, you are adding to their appeal. Some plants look great but others have another secret ingredient: scented climbers, like some of the rambling or climbing roses, or honeysuckle or jasmine, can totally transform the whole garden as their perfume wafts out for you to enjoy. If an arbour is situated in a sunny spot and you have fairly free-draining soil, why not plant an area around it with lavenders? Then you can enjoy both the way it looks and the perfume and aromatic leaves as you sit and relax after a stressful day. In sunny positions, thymes or camomile can be used to great effect on the approach to your archway or arbour – when your feet gently crush the thyme or camomile lawn, a fantastic aroma will be released. Arches and arbours are available in a wide range of materials, but by far the most popular are those made from wood or metal. To a large extent it is a case of shopping around to find something that suits your garden style, the purpose you have in mind for it and, of course, your budget. I am a great fan of wood or metal because I find that they both fit in well with the sort of gardening style I like and, of course, you can always use
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one of the numerous and readily available wood stains or paints to transform it from its natural subtly coloured state to a bright blue, rich red or pretty well any colour you fancy! Although it is possible to construct an arch or an arbour from scratch yourself, you will be amazed at the range of ready-made arbours and kits for both arches and arbours that are now available. If you choose wood, do ensure that it is a wood which is either naturally going to resist decay – western red cedar or a hardwood such as oak would be my first choice, with Douglas fir or larch a close second. Alternatively you can choose a softwood which has been tanalised or pressure-treated with a wood preservative, which will usually be somewhat cheaper. By choosing a wooden arch, perhaps with a rounded top and trellis up the sides, you ensure a really good planting space, and this somewhat more rustic look fits in well with a particularly informal garden. Many of these are also relatively inexpensive and easy to install. To find out just what’s available, it is well worth paying a visit to several local garden centres or taking a look at mail-order products from the numerous arch and arbour websites, which make window shopping even easier! Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and you’ll find some great gardening items: Nemaslug, ladybirds and other great natural pest controls, stylish cloches, practical and pretty plant supports, the fantastic SpeedHoe, gardening tools, planters, Grower Frames, signed books and more! Or why not book Pippa for a gardening talk at your gardening club?
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ANSWER THE QUESTION
By the time you read this we will have a new Prime Minister, though the political uncertainty that has enveloped the country for the last few years will continue until the end of October at least. It has been a period of indecision in the property market as people try to find the right time to make one of the biggest financial decisions they will make in their lifetime, when to buy or sell their home. In spring of 2019 many had clearly decided that there was going to be no better time than the present to get on with their move, so by May this year mortgage approvals were at their highest level for 2 years and the UK average time to sell a property had dropped from 77 in January to 64 days. That’s still far from the frenzy of 5 years ago, but more positive than it has been. The holiday months tend to be slower but it is too early to tell how that will go or whether the Autumn market will see the usual uplift.
When asked to value a property, for sale or rental, we have a wealth of experience to draw on and a very good understanding of market conditions in the area at any specific point in time. While many owners are realistic, and some are pleasantly surprised, there are those hopeful the figure quoted will be a small fortune rather than market value. It helps nobody to tell those owners what they want to hear, and we know to be highly improbable, as buyers and tenants always have their finger on the pulse of current prices and will only pay a fair price while hoping to snap up a bargain. Of course, there are also buyers keen to buy a home that’s higher than their budget will allow and we need to be honest with them. Bargain hunters and fortune seekers rarely come to agreement. When we are asked for a valuation, we need to give an answer, a number which needs to be acceptable to a vendor and attractive to a buyer.
It has been hard to avoid the numerous political interviews and debates and there seems to be a common theme that led one heckler to shout out imploring Mr Johnson to ‘Answer the bloody question’. Any reply will always delight some and dismay others. When you are trying to please as many people as possible not answering the question at all appears to be the way forward responding in a way that gives as many people as possible a comment they want to hear. Any real nuggets, tax cuts, vendor or buyer responsibility for stamp duty, Brexit deadlines etc. are jumped upon by those who disagree so we can understand why avoidance is the easier option. We don’t have that luxury.
Whilst some estate agents take their fee up front most High Street Agents, like us, don’t charge anything until a sale completes. We could promise the earth to any or all parties but in the end that serves no positive purpose. Our role is to negotiate an agreement between buyers and sellers, with which both are happy, before chasing it through the legal stages to ensure everybody can move. We certainly have to be tactful on occasion, and often need persuasive skills to adjust expectations, but the bottom line is that we have to give an answer. Whether we are asked “Can I get this value for my home?” or “Will the vendor accept this offer?” a sensible response is always what we need deliver. Anything else simply isn’t an option.
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Codeword Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a different number between 1 and 26. The codes for three letters are shown. Once you have filled these throughout the grid you can start guessing words and reveal other letters. As you find the letters enter them in the box below.
Quick Quiz Friends and Enemies 1. By what name is the Religious Society of Friends better known? 2. In which famous novel do characters adopt seven commandments, the first two of which are “whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy” and “whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend”? 3. In the Road Runner cartoons, what type of animal is the Road Runner’s arch-enemy? 4. The term “ace” is used to refer to military aircraft pilots who have shot down at least how many enemy aircraft? 5. In which 1983 film does the character of Tony Montana say the famous line “say hello to my little friend”?
6. Which playwright once said “always love your enemies - nothing annoys them so much”? 7. Which island nation is sometimes referred to as the Friendly Islands due to the reception given to Captain James Cook on his first visit there in 1773? 8. An evil wizard called Gargamel is the sworn enemy of which group of characters? 9. Joe Cocker’s version of The Beatles’ song With A Little Help From My Friends was used as the theme song for which American TV show? 10. In a series of children’s books, who has a friend called Wenda, a dog called Woof and a nemesis called Odlaw?
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Kids Play There’s lots going on for pre-schoolers
Monday
Worcester Park Baptist Church 9.30-11.30- a lively toddler group, where carers of any kind are welcome to attend and supervise their youngsters. Our age range is from young babies to 3-4 years. Sarah on 020 8393 7299 or email via the church’s website www.wpbc.org.uk Christ Church with St Philip Parent and Toddler Group is a very welcoming and relaxed place to meet new friends for yourself and your toddlers. We are open to all Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Carers. We meet in the Church Hall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30 until 11.15am during term time
Tuesday
Toddling2Church, Christ Church with St Philip 2-3pm. Parents, carers and pre-school children are all welcome to join us for songs with percussion instruments, a Bible story simply and sensitively told, a story-related craft activity and, of course, drinks and biscuits.
Thursday
Carer and Toddler group for all families with twins and multiples. Come and meet other local families who understand all about having more than one of everything! We meet every Thursday at Worcester Park Baptist Church from 9.30- 11.30 am with toys, craft, songs, refreshments and stories during term time. Come along and join in - other pre-school siblings also welcome.
Friday
Christ Church with St Philip Parent and Toddler Group 9.30 until 11.15am - see Monday
Saturday
Men behaving Dadly, Grace Church - every 3rd Saturday of the month, 9.30 to 11 am, at Green Lane Primary School. For Dads and their pre-school children (0-4). The kids get to play with the toys, the Dads get a bacon roll and coffee, and Mums might possibly get a lie-in... £3 on the door. For more information & contact details, www.gracechurchworcesterpark.org Old Malden Library (Church Road, Worcester Park) Tuesdays, 10.30-11am, Rhyme time aimed at age 0-3 Tuesdays, 2.30-3pm, Story time aimed at age 3+
Wednesday
Christ Church with St Philip Parent and Toddler Group 9.30 until 11.15am - see Monday Worcester Park Baptist Church 9.30-11.30- see Monday. we have vacancies on a Wednesday
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Friends and Enemies 1. The Quakers 2. Animal Farm 3. A coyote (Wile E. Coyote) 4. Five 5. Scarface 6. Oscar Wilde 7. Tonga 8. The Smurfs 9. The Wonder Years 10. Wally (in the Where’s Wally books)
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If you’re trying to get your kids to turn off their mobile devices, Apple and Google have introduced vastly improved parental control features for iOS and Android respectively. If your devices have the appropriate versions of iOS and Android these features can make a big difference.
Apple’s version is called Screen Time, and it’s already installed in any device running iOS 12 – you’ll find it in Settings. Google’s Family Link is a free download from the Google Play Store. Both systems enable you to: limit screen time for your kids; set an automatic ‘bedtime’ when everything shuts down; and block specific apps. On Apple devices you can limit specific kinds of apps too, so you might set one limit for games and a longer limit for creative apps such as art and design apps.
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