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February Contents

History by David Rymill 6 Pop-up Sutton 8 Ruth Jemmett Writes 13 YMCA Sleep Easy 17 View from the City 20 The Life List 22 Is Buy-to-Let Still a Good Investment? 25 Sudokus 26 Recipe Beef stew with horseradish dumplings 27 Codeword 30 What’s On 32 Crossword 36 Quick Quiz 38 Gardening Feathered friends 40 Clubs 44 Codeword 54 Voice for Wildlife 48 Kids Play 50 Solutions 52 Safer Neighbourhoods 53 Published by Malden Media Limited Editor Jenny Stuart jenny@maldenmedia.co.uk 020 8336 2915 www.maldenmedia.co.uk 36 Rosebery Avenue KT3 4JS Please note that the opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily represent the views of the editor. All advertisements are commercial and not indicative of any endorsement by the editor who accepts no responsibility for any loss suffered directly or indirectly by any reader as a result of any advertisement or notice published in this magazine. All in-house artwork and editorial presented in this magazine remains the copyright of Malden Media Ltd. No part of this magazine may be reproduced, stored on any retieval system, or transmitted in any form - electronic, mechanical. recording, photocopying, or otherwise without prior permission from the Publisher.

Welcome to Your Worcester Park Life Congratulations to all of you who have successfully completed Dry January, or who have yet to break their New Years’ resolutions. My decluttering is continuing at a slow yet steady pace, and each week more treasures are excavated and corners reappear. Kitchen clutter drawers for me today. Bliss! February of course is the month associated with romance and roses, but in our house it’s all about the rugby. Yes, the Six Nations starts on the 6th, and weekends will be punctuated by afternoons shouting at the TV! Anyway, remember that Worcester Park Life is YOUR magazine so if you are helping to organise an event in the coming months and would like some FREE publicity then please do email details. Likewise, if you are part of an organisation that could benefit from attracting new local members then why not send in an article. You may or not know that in order to deliver the magazine to most of Worcester Park, we split the distribution over a two month period. So if you have had this edition delivered you probably won’t get the March one. There are a limited number of copies available from Waitrose, the libraries, Manor Drive surgery, St Marys and also Christ Church with St Philip but don’t forget that it is also published online - you can get the link from our website. So, until next month, best wishes,

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Worcester Park History

The people behind the names in Cheam Common Road by David Rymill

This month we investigate some of the people commemorated in the names of the roads built to the north-east of Cheam Common Road in the 1920s-30s, on the fields of Lower Farm. The farmhouse and buildings stood on the site now occupied by Macmillan House, and by the early 19th century the farm’s land extended from the North Cheam crossroads over most of the area now bounded by Ruskin Drive, Mayflower Park, Buckland Way and Burnham Drive. This farm was owned by successive generations of the Northey family, lords of the manors of East and West Cheam, Cuddington and Ewell. It was let to a series of tenants, the last of whom, from 1896, was Arthur Lavender. The Lavender family’s arrival had a profound effect on the area because of the entrepreneurial skill of Arthur’s son William James. ‘W J’ Lavender worked on the farm before the First World War and then, after service in the RAF, founded a haulage business. He saw the benefits of combining sand and gravel extraction and transport, with building development. He bought pits in the Thames valley and became a major supplier of materials, and also began to use them in housing development on the family farm, thus explaining the names Farm Way and Lavender Avenue. Mr Lavender bought the freehold of the farm from the Northeys in stages, presumably financed by the development. He paid £7,000 in 1925 for the portion from the crossroads to the junction of Colborne Way and Grandison Road, and in 1928 he bought, for £7,400, another 37 acres, including most of the land now occupied by Glyn Road, Hill Crescent, Burnham Drive and Ebbisham Road. He built some houses himself, and some blocks of land were sold to other builders. By 1933 the development of the farmland was largely complete, as shown on the Ordnance Survey map reproduced here. Lloyd Road and Bedford Road are both named after predecessors of the Northey family as owners of the manors: Henry VIII obtained Cuddington manor as the location for Nonsuch Palace, and also acquired the two Cheam manors; they all passed to his son Edward VI and daughter Mary I. She sold the Palace to the Earl of Arundel, who eventually acquired all three manors, and they passed to his son-in-law Lord Lumley. Curiously,

when Lumley transferred the Palace to Elizabeth I, the manors were not included; on his death in 1609 they passed to his nephew Splandian Lloyd, whose father Humphrey had been Lumley’s brother-in-law, household physician and fellow bibliophile. The manors remained in the Lloyd family until Dr Robert Lumley Lloyd, Rector of St. Paul’s, Covent Garden and owner of Cheam School, died in 1730. He bequeathed the manors to Lord John Russell, who inherited the title of Duke of Bedford, and the accompanying seat of Woburn Abbey, on his brother’s death a year later. The bequest was made in recognition of the favours shown him by Lord John’s father, the 2nd Duke, and his “noble and honourable family.” The Duke retained the estate until 1755 when he sold it to Edward Northey. Meanwhile Nonsuch Palace and the Little Park in which it stood (including the present Nonsuch Park) were passed down through different owners. Grandison Road commemorates Barbara Villiers, who sold the Palace for demolition in the 1680s, and was the daughter of Viscount Grandison. In 1799 the Little Park was bought by Samuel Farmer MP, who had the present Mansion House built. On the death of Captain William Robert Gamul Farmer in 1910 it passed to his daughter Alice, wife of Col the Hon. Francis Colborne, a veteran of several campaigns and equerry to Queen Victoria’s youngest daughter Beatrice. Whereas many of the names were suggested by Mr Lavender or the other builders, the name of Colborne Way appears to have resulted from a suggestion in 1926, by Epsom Rural District Council, the local authority at the time; they consulted Mrs Colborne who replied that she would be “very pleased for one of the new roads in Worcester Park to be called after her husband [Colonel Colborne, who had died in 1924], who took such a keen interest in that part, on the District Council and Parish Council.” Glyn Road commemorates the Ewell-based line of Baronets, and their support for the local church and schools: Sir Arthur Glyn performed the opening ceremonies for the St Philip’s Church hall in 1932, and the first of the Stoneleigh East schools, in Chadacre Road (now Nonsuch Primary School), in 1934. Courtenay Road is more tricky; possibly it was chosen because in the Lumley Chapel in Cheam there is a memorial brass, perhaps dating from the late 15th century, bearing a coat of arms which may be that of the Courtney family.

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To the west of Colborne Way, Morningside Road may have been named as a result of H G Wells having used Worcester Park, under the name Morningside Park, as the setting for Ann Veronica. Ebbisham is an old form of the name Epsom, and the selection of the name Ebbisham Road may commemorate Sir Rowland Blades, MP for Epsom from 1918 to 1928, who took the title of Lord Ebbisham on becoming a peer in 1928. Sir Rowland and Lady Blades presented a cup to the Worcester Park Horticultural Society to be awarded for a display of roses.

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I am having more trouble with Burnham Drive and Ruskin Drive. Burnham Drive could possibly, like Trafalgar Avenue and Hamilton Avenue, commemorate Lord Nelson, who was born at Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk. However, this road is much further from the Lord Nelson pub than the other two roads with Nelson connections, so perhaps there is another explanation: for instance, Viscount Burnham, owner of The Daily Telegraph until 1928, and an MP for much of the period 1885-1916, had attended Cheam School. I’d be grateful for any suggestions about that, or about Ruskin Drive, for which the best I can come up with is that the mother of the art writer John Ruskin was born in Croydon, and Ruskin had links with the pre-Raphaelite artists William Holman Hunt and John Everett Millais who lodged and painted in Worcester Park in 1851. David Rymill David.Rymill1993@alumni.aber.ac.uk (020) 8330 6563 : www.facebook.com/worcester.park.18

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by Justin Urquhart Stewart Bowie the Financier & RBS the Fantasists Mr Bowie - A polymath of the arts – but also a financial innovator – The Bowie Bonds. Mr Bowie will be remembered, of course, for his astounding musical output. Then to that we can add his acting expertise, as well as his live art display, fashion and design. From timeless anthems, to artistic embarrassments, he certainly covered the piste – I don’t think the “Laughing Gnome” was ever going to be a classic Bowie track in the traditional sense. Released in 1967, this novelty single rarely saw the light of day and certainly not the spotlight of the best sellers, however it is worth recalling that it was only two years later that we saw the launch of Major Tom in the iconic ‘Space Oddity’. However, to this varied musical folio perhaps we can also add his reputation as a financial innovator. He was responsible for the original Bowie Bonds. In 1997 he found a new way to fund his career by selling the rights to future royalties from his already extensive body of work. These were the albums released between 1969 and 1990: 25 of them including Ziggy Stardust and Let’s Dance. The original idea was arranged by US banker David Pullman, who went on to develop the idea with the likes of James Brown, Marvin Gaye and Iron Maiden. Rod Stewart did a similar move the following year and raised $15m. For Bowie though, the move was a huge success and raised $55m (£37.8m) when the bonds, which had a yield of 7.9%, were bought by Prudential Financial. It was never confirmed but it was reported that some of the funds were used to buy back other songs owned by his former manager. All went well until the rise of online music sharing which effectively destroyed the model as the copyright legislation protecting the songs was taken apart. Consequently the Bowie Bonds plunged in value and in 2004 the ratings agency, Moody’s, cut their rating to BBB+ which is one notch above junk bond status. The bonds themselves expired in 2007.

What to do in nervous markets: ignore RBS’ thoroughly irresponsible statements. I value professional and considered views, no matter how controversial they may seem, however public companies also have to be aware of what their officers are saying and what potential impact it may have. The last few days have seen some interesting examples of corporate rhetoric, some of which, I think, has bordered on being thoroughly irresponsible. There is, of course, just one word that runs an economy, and that is confidence. Without confidence nothing happens and, in fact, the lack of it shrinks trading values, as well as any new investment – whether in stocks and shares or widgets and bricks. This is the key word that all politicians have to try to engender in their policies and speeches, no matter how bad the news may be. Even if the medicine is unpleasant, it will be the right thing to do. However, if you just put out a statement forecasting general doom and disaster, you will not necessarily be forecasting the disaster but potentially ensuring that it will happen. Equally one does not want sugar coated statements in moments of crisis, but careful tempering of the language is both crucial and responsible. Thus the statements last week from the RBS credit team when they wrote “sell everything except high quality bonds” and “this is about

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return of capital, not return on capital. In a crowded hall, exit doors are small”, smacks of emotional reactions without considering their potential effect. Such frightening and inflammatory comments are thoroughly irresponsible when put into the popular press where valid arguments are open to very significant misinterpretation. Comparing investors with potentially being in a conflagration similar to one of those terrifying dance hall disasters is wholly inappropriate. I hope RBS will be more circumspect in the future. Of course that is not to say that there are no risks, and certainly the level of household debt to income ratio is on a rising trajectory. The Bank of England has said that the UK recovery is not being driven just on debt and that we are not seeing a repeat of 2008. However, if unchecked then such figures could be more concerning. The markets are very nervous at the moment and although in my view oversold in many cases, the negative newsflow has meant that it has been the momentum of selling that has driven prices lower, even though the newsflow has not substantially changed. In such moments, now is the time to let the negative attitudes flow over you and focus on the underlying valuations. In markets at the moment, with the global economy not in such bad shape, the valuations have become really quite attractive. However, in the face

of this negative momentum I can see why investors can be nervous. My advice is to hold hard and wait for the sentiment to change. That could take sometime or just some minutes – none of us know. Thus there is no need to be frightened out of the market, in fact that is one of the most dangerous things you can do. The statistics show quite clearly that if you miss out on some of the key days of gains over a period you will substantially limit your returns. As the S&P showed us between 1st January 1995 and 31st December 2014, some 5,036 days, if you had missed out just the best 5 days during that time you would have lost out on just under 40% of your gain had you stayed invested. Thus it is after such days of falls we are likely to see such positive days of bounce back, so if you are not in it you are not going to get it! (Source: www.ifa.com) Justin Urquhart Stewart is one of the most recognisable and trusted market commentators on television, radio and in the press. Originally trained as a lawyer he has observed the retail market industry for 20 years whilst at Barclays Stockbrokers and developed a unique understanding of the market’s roles and benefits for the private investor

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Finance Is Buy-to-Let Still a Good Investment?

With no sign of improved interest rates for savers, and pension changes that offer more freedom, is buy-to-let still a good option for those wanting to invest? At first glance, the increase in stamp duty and reduction in some tax reliefs for landlords may cast doubt on whether investing in bricks-and-mortar is a good idea, but success depends on many factors, not least of which is your commitment to maximising returns. We take a look at what you need to consider when thinking about property investment. One of the first items on the list should be to clarify your motivation for this type of investment, as it will directly impact on the areas and type of property that you choose. Do you want rental yield or long-term capital growth? Are you considering a long-term investment to take advantage of capital growth, or focusing on the potential rental yield of a property? Between 15 and 20 years is a common timescale for property ownership with capital growth in mind, which might fit in nicely with your plans for retirement.

means abandoning any personal preferences with regard to choosing your property. If you decide to hire a letting agent, they will take a percentage of the rent by way of payment. This may seem like a needless expense when you’re willing to do the work yourself, but when you consider how much time and energy is saved in not having to deal with tenant issues it may be money well spent, particularly if you have more than one property. Financial benefits of buy-to-let The beneficial tax reliefs enjoyed on buy-to-let mortgage interest payments are now being limited to the basic rate of income tax. This was previously an attractive part of buy-to-let investing, but they can still be enjoyed if you form a limited company for your property investments. As rates of corporation tax are being reduced to 18% by 2020, for owners of multiple properties at least, this could help to reduce costs. But as always, you need to seek the advice of a professional advisor to maximise the investment returns and minimise your tax bill. moneyfacts.co.uk/guides/buy-to-let/btl-have-youconsidered-the-investment-risks/

On the other hand, investing in a multiple-occupancy student let, for example, could bring in much-needed monthly income. You may be able to make a rental yield of between 5% and 10% if you find a suitable property in a good location, and buy it for the right price. Focusing on the figures Buy-to-let can still be a good investment if you’re prepared to put in the time and effort to make it work. This begins with meticulous research to make sure you get the best mortgage deal, find suitable locations and the right style of property for your target market. In other words, you need to make sure as far as possible that the numbers add up. Lending restrictions have made it difficult to find a good mortgage deal in recent years, when compared with the pre-credit crunch era, but even when you’ve got a mortgage offer that you’re happy with, you should be constantly looking for ways to improve returns by switching suppliers and cutting costs. Will you manage the property yourself? Many professional landlords concentrate purely on managing their business. They don’t get involved in the month-to-month management of the property, or dealing with tenant issues – in fact, many landlords never even meet their tenants. It’s purely a numbers game, and taking this approach

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Recipe Beef stew with horseradish dumplings This is a traditional and warming casserole which is ideal to serve to the family during the chilly winter months. Serve with steamed green vegetables such as broccoli, Savoy cabbage or green beans. Serves 4 Ready in 3 hours 30 mins 1kg braising steak, cut into chunks 2 tbsp seasoned flour 3 tbsp sunflower oil 2 large onions, peeled and sliced 300ml Guinness 450ml beef stock 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves

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For the dumplings 75g self-raising flour 40g shredded suet 1 tsp grated horseradish 1tbsp freshly chopped parsley 1 Preheat the oven to 170C, 325F, Gas 3. Place the meat and seasoned flour in a large plastic freezer bag. Seal the bag and shake well, until the meat is coated in the flour. 2 Heat half the oil in a large frying pan and brown the meat in small batches, over a high heat. Add more oil if necessary. Transfer the meat to a large casserole dish. 3 Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the onions for 5 minutes. Pour in the Guinness, stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to the boil. Pour the liquid and onions over the meat and add the carrots, thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Cover and cook for about 3 hours until the meat is tender, stirring once. 4 To make the dumplings, place the flour, suet, horseradish and parsley in a large bowl. Season with ½ tsp salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, then stir in enough cold water to mix to a soft dough. Using lightly floured hands, divide and shape into 8 dumplings. 5 Uncover the stew and gently sit the dumplings on top of the meat. Cover and cook for a further 20 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and risen. Serve sprinkled with extra freshly ground black pepper. TIP If you don’t want to serve this stew with dumplings, try topping with sliced potatoes instead. Arrange 3 large peeled and thinly sliced potatoes in concentric circles on top of the stew after 2 hours cooking time. Season well and dot with butter. Return to the oven, uncovered, and cook for a further 1- 1¼ hours until both meat and potatoes are tender.

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Divas Competition, Ladder Matchers and more! Join the top stars in this ring showdown! VIP Backstage Passes are available presented inside the ring on the night. Dane Baptiste: Reasonable Doubts 4 March The last 18 months have been non-stop for the Independent’s ‘Face to Watch in 2015’, Dane Baptiste. After the incredible success of his debut show Citizen Dane (which saw him nominated for Best Newcomer at both the Foster’s Comedy Awards at 2014’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival and again in 2015’s Chortle Awards), he has completed two sold out runs at The Soho Theatre, written and starred in his own sitcom for the BBC and performed at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Epsom Players present GREASE 8 Mar 2016 - 12 Mar It’s time to dust off your leather jackets and pull on your bobby-socks as we join Danny and Sandy, along with the rest of the gang at Rydell High for this electrifyin rock ‘n’ roll show. Coppelia 17 March A lively production, infused with old world charm, Coppelia appeals to audiences of all ages with its captivating story of an eccentric toymaker and his beloved doll. The colourful costumes, lively characters and beautiful music from Debiles all combine to create a magical and comical classic to lift the hearts of all the family. Beyond the Barricade 18 March Beyond the Barricade has delighted audiences throughout the UK and mainland Europe for more than a decade, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre, all performed totally live! Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables, present a blockbusting two hour show, and is now established as the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert. Lee Nelson 31 March 2016 Lee Nelson: Suited and Booted He’s headlined Glastonbury with Kanye West and bribed Sepp Blatter at FIFA’s headquarters. Now he’s extending his sell-out tour into 2016. Catch Lee Nelson at his absolute best ...live and unleashed. Ireland’s Call 1 April Inspired by true events and spanning three decades, IRELAND’S CALL follows the extraordinary journey of the strong-headed Sean Dempsey, who at the end of WW2 leaves behind his childhood sweetheart Cora and his beloved homeland Ireland, in search of a better life in the Big Apple.

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Gardening Feathered friends Pippa Greenwood

Watching wild birds in your garden is a real delight, and the fact that many of them also help to keep pests at bay for much of the year means that it makes sense to do everything you can to encourage them in. Gardens which are very regimented and sparse are much less likely to prove a haven for wild birds, but if you have a fair number of potential hiding places such as a few good sized shrubs or trees, then so much the better. Obviously trees which provide berries or other fruits are always going to be welcome and, although it means that the display of autumnal berries you looked forward to is slightly foreshortened, you can be sure that the birds eating them will have put them to good use! But what else can you do to encourage your feathered friends into the garden? There is no doubt about it that a source of water really is one of the best features you can have. There are many ornamental birdbaths available, or you can create something cheap and just as effective using a shallow dish with sloping sides. The water should be no deeper than 2” (5 cm) if it is to be safely used by a wide range of birds, and if you do have a deeper container then you should fill the lower depths of it with good sized stones, so that the water is not too deep. Ideally the water should be changed every other day, but at this time of year when freezing temperatures prevail, it is essential to make sure that the water does not become frozen over for long periods of time. Don’t forget that other garden water features, including ponds with shallow sloping sides, are perfect for many birds to feed and bathe in. Providing birds with additional food materials is also well worthwhile, but do remember that you need to maintain a constant supply of food or else they may come to rely on something that is not there when they need it most. If you have a problem with squirrels, then feeding the birds can be a real nightmare – but on the whole, the heavily armoured looking wire structures which rather resemble bird cages and hold a central cylinder of peanuts seem to work well. Admittedly these will set you back anything up to £40, but they do seem to do the job. If squirrels are not a problem, you can use many of the cheaper nut feeders with great success, but of course wherever you position the feeder you should ensure that it is well out of range of the local cat population. Site the feeder in an area where a cat cannot leap up at it, or where there are no other plants nearby from which it can make its ambush.

Save household scraps for the birds too; there are lots of things they enjoy eating including apples which have lost their appeal to the household, cooked rice, cheese, old breakfast cereal, raisins and sultanas and, of course, bread. You can also buy fat balls which contain large quantities of mixed seeds, and these can be hung from trees or large shrubs where they will provide a fantastic meal for many birds and, provided you position them in a suitable spot, means that you can also enjoy watching them as they feed. Having once found a blue-tit caught by the foot in a fat ball’s net, I now only buy the net-free fat balls. Luckily I happened to pass the feeder soon after the bird had been trapped, so was able to cut it free, but the outcome could have been tragic!

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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. Further details from 020 8330 5795, or visit www. bansteadorganclub.co.uk The Nightingales ladies singing group meets every Monday from 8:15pm to 9:45pm at The Parochial Rooms in Cheam village. We are a very friendly group which has been meeting for the joy of singing for over 40 years. There is no audition but it does help if you can sing in tune! We sing a selection of old and new songs and entertain various groups in the area with our afternoon concerts. Membership is free for the rest of 2015. Why not give us a try? Contact Val on 01372 725965. 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 Eileen Moore 020 8648 4327 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 on Monday evenings 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 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 meet on the 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.Please contact Carol on 020 8337 2452 for further information 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

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. The Worcester Park Dramatic Society is a local 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. If interested, please contact our membership secretary, Joyce Cranfield, on 020 8337 3317. “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. Contact Brian on 020 8224 6675 or Rowena 07837 941298 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. Worcester Park Crafters We meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the hall at Christchurch with St Philip, Ruskin Drive, Worcester park,KT4 8LG. We meet from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For further details please contact Lynne by E mail: lynnesinger@msn.com or phone on:020 8330 5903 Our aim is to provide a meeting/crafting place for all crafters whatever their craft or ability. Either bring your own work or purchase our kit of the month (small materials cost usually £2), come and play and chat. (small cost to over hall hire and insurance approx £4) Craft group - We meet at Christ Church with St Philip Ruskin Drive on the first TUESDAY of the month from 7.30-9.30pm A place where all crafters whatever their

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craft or ability can meet, craft, share ideas and learn from each other. Feel free to bring your own projects or you can try our project of the month Cost: £5 per session Lynne Singer 020 8330 3590 / T oni Shepherd 07900 006367

Wednesdays

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 ! For more information please call 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 Bourne Hall in Ewell Village, for a Lunch followed by a Speaker. In addition to two Ladies Lunches during the year, there is an active social programme for members and their partners with visits to places of interest and West End Shows. If you would like to know more, please telephone our secretary, Bruce Urquhart, on 01737 373 690 or visit our website: 4newmembers.ewell4probus.org.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. Topics this season feature subjects ranging from the railways of Lancaster to Kosovo and slideshow presentations by resident lecturer Dick Crane. Guest speakers included Ian Brown, the former Managing Director of Transport for London Rail, author Jim Connor and one of Britain’s noted rail photographers Bob Sweet. www.talking of trains.co.uk

Thursdays

Sutton Mariners. 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 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. Visit our website at www.suttonmariners.org.uk . 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. Further details of all our branch meetings, can be found at Our award winning website www.esfhs.org.uk 60+ Social Mixed Single Group We meet in a local pub every Thursday where we discuss outings for the weekends such as meal out, walking, theatre trips, cinemas and many other things. If you would like to join us please ring Maureen: 07761278661. Kingston Phoenix Road Club is a cycling club that meets at 8-30pm every Thursday at Worcester Park Athlete Club, Green Lane, Worcester Park. The club was founded in 1936 and currently has a membership of 70. We cater for riders of all ages whether they are novices or experienced and our oldest rider is 84 years old who is still racing and holds several national age related records. Malden Emergency First Aid Society (MEFAS) members meet every Thursday evening from 7.30 to 10pm. The public is invited to join members on short training courses. For further details please see MEFAS web site at http://e-voice.org.uk/mefas/ or telephone 020 8942 8653 or 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 For more information please contact 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. For more information ring Jean Gathercole on 020 8642 9649 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

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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. If you would like to join us, please just turn up, or if you would like to speak to someone, please contact one of the following: SCILL 020 8770 4065 Sutton Vision 020 8409 7166 Christ Church with St Philip 020 8330 7630

Worcester Park at 7.15pm. We have very interesting speakers, outings, a garden party in the summer and a quiz night rasising money for our chosen charity for the year. Why not come along and give us a try. For more information call Carole on 020 8337 6088.

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Auriol Bowling Club was established in 1967, and plays on the 6-rink bowling green attached to the pavilion in Auriol Park, Salisbury Road, Worcester Park. It is a mixed club of around 45 men and 25 women, who play outdoors from April to September, with a busy fixture list of league and friendly matches against other clubs, as well as internal club competitions. For further information please contact the club Secretary, David Regan, on 020 8337 8919 or visit the website at www.auriolbowlingclub.com. Cuddington Bowling Club will always welcome new Fridays members. The club is situated in Sandringham Road, Bartlett House Residents Luncheon Club is a Worcester Park and we play on an excellent 6 rink green welcoming social club for the retired from work but not that has been acclaimed by many of the club’s visitors this from life! Bartlett House, 49-51 The Avenue, Worcester year. We are a mixed club with about 60 members and Park, KT4 7HU. Catch up with friends every Friday play a range of friendly and league fixtures catering for 11am-4pm. This fun and friendly club is not for profit, all abilities. For further information, please contact our Secretary Mike Ridley 02087158326 or our Treasurer Mark ensuring prices are kept to a minimum so it won’t cost Broughton 02083379699. the earth! New members welcome. Contact Dot on Social Dancing With “ Glitters” At Bourne Hall, 0208 330 2074 SOCIAL DANCING WITH ‘GLITTERS’ at Bourne Hall, Spring Quest was set up in 1987 to provide a meeting place Street, Ewell Village. 8.30 p.m. - ll p.m. for people with physical disabilities between the ages Over 18s. Entrance Fee £8. All standards of dancing. Free of 20 - 60. However, once a member there is no age parking. Bar. Professional D.J. cut off. The aim of the club is to provide a welcoming, We even have a glitter ball! For further information ring caring atmosphere for the members and allow the David 07903 314276 carers to have a regular break. Annual subscription. Jan 8th and 22nd, Feb 5th and 19th, Mar 4th and 19th and £2.50 for lunch. We have various social activities (TBC) and every second month we have a speaker, outings National Trust - Epsom, Ewell and District Supporters can be arranged if enough people wish to go. The GroupFormed in 1971, we run a varied programme of venue is St. Philip Hall, Christchurch with St. Philip, social eventswhich includes Evening Lectures at Bourne Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park. We meet the 2nd and 4th Hall in Ewell, once a month from Oct. to June, Coach Fridays in the month from 12.45 to 4p.m Contact June Outings which visit historichouses and gardens(not necessarily N.T.),Guided London Walks, and other trips Day, Club Secretary, on 02083301220 to London e.g.The Magic Circle, The Royal Opera House RSPB Epsom And Ewell Local Group (backstage tour).Other special events We meet the 2nd Friday of every month at 7.30, apart include Coffee Mornings, Holidays and Christmas Lunch. from July and August, at All Saints Church Hall Fulford Newsletters are produced four times a year.If you would Road, West Ewell with guest speakers who illustrate like more information please visit our website: their enthusiasm on a variety of natural history www.epsom-ewell-district-nt.co.uk or telephone Paul on subjects. There is a small charge for non-members of 020 87158486 the RSPB. If you would like more information, please Malden Manor Bowling Club, Manor Park, Malden Road look at our website, www.rspb.org.uk/groups/epsom KT3 6AU. New members will be made very welcome. RollWorcester Park Womens’ Club. We are part of the ups, league matches, internal and external competitions; National Association of Womens’ Clubs and we meet we offer bowling at all levels of interest and ability. For at Christchurch with St. Philips Church, Ruskin Drive, further details contact Men’s Secretary Gerald 020 8949 4623 or Ladies’ secretary Maureen 020 8337 5472. Cheam High School Gym NO contract or joining fee, and just £15 a month. It has everything other gyms have, we also have a Personal Trainer on hand to help out and give advise FREE of charge, something other gyms don’t offer. www.facebook.com/CHSGym We open to the public at 5pm-9.30pm Monday - Friday and 10am-5pm Saturdays. Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers 46

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Voice for Wildlife by Carol Williams

As I type, it is pouring with rain. I am wondering when some real Wintery weather is going to arrive, as we emerge from the mildest December in decades, my geraniums still in flower on my patio pots and daffodils already appearing.

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finger in the dam, who held back a flood. The alternative seems to be to just give up and let it all drown us, to say ‘what difference can I make? It all seems hopeless’. This isn’t me. I write these articles to stir you all up to some action and in my own small way, do the little I can do. I believe in ‘together we can’ and Margaret Mead’s words: “ Never doubt that a small group of concerned, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has”. Many people put their faith in new technology to get us out of the mess we are in with climate change cleaner fuels, renewables, ingenious ways to get rid of plastic and use rubbish to create energy, and believe that somehow these things alone can tip the balance. That is a kind of hope, but also a lazy one that takes responsibility out of the hands of ordinary folk. We need both. Lost habitat needs to be restored, woodland needs to be saved, new forests need planting, species need to be protected, poaching needs to be tackled seriously, marine conservation zones need to be established - all of these can be campaigned for and funded by individuals who care. And then there are the small scale actions - gardens, parks and school grounds managed for wildlife, streets cleared of litter and planted with trees, roadside verges turned into meadow strips mown only once a year, ponds built wherever there is space, roof gardens created, much more use of walls for vertical planting there are so many small actions that can improve a local area for wildlife. Ideas spread, good actions get copied. It all helps. “ Be the change you want to see in the world” is something Ghandi is supposed to have said. I like that. It’s a simple philosophy. I want to see more green spaces and abundant wildlife, so, in my own small way I try to help that happen. Since I seem to be in the mood for passing on inspirational quotes, here is another of my favourites! “ I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something I can do” Edward Everett Hale. So, in 2016, what will you do for wildlife and the wider environment in which wildlife either thrives or is lost forever? You could always go vegan, of course, since animal farming is the second largest contributor to climate change - a bigger impact on the environment than the transport sector, and I think we are all aware that climate change is the biggest threat facing wildlife. Live gently on this earth.

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Kids Play

Wednesday

There’s lots going on for pre-schoolers

Thursday

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

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.

Songs and Stories is a new music and story-time group at Worcester Park Baptist Church for babies and toddlers aged 0-4. We meet on term-time Thursdays, arriving at 10am for 10.10am start. Each session lasts 40 minutes and will include songs, puppets, rhymes, movements and story telling. Cost: £3.00 per session (£2.50 for siblings) No booking required

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.

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It is with a heavy heart that I write my last article for this terrific little magazine. After 12 years with Sutton Police and the Worcester Park Safer Neighbourhood Team I am hanging up my PCSO hat and moving on to pastures new. But, not only do I leave the team as friends, I leave for a position locally where my new role will enable me to stay in contact with the team and continue to help them in any way I can. However, this is not the end of this regular article and I am very pleased that my replacement in the Worcester Park Team (and this magazine) is someone I have known for a long time. He joined the police at around the same time as me in 2004 and came to Sutton around 10 years ago. He has worked in Sutton town centre and in other wards on the Borough patrolling, attending meetings, working with the community, talking in schools, in fact doing all the things that I have done. Indeed there is just one thing that sets us apart.... He

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