Worcester park life july 14 by jenny stuart

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“We might be in the minority in Chez Stuart - in fact, the world! - but I have to admit that the ‘Village Voice’ HQ is essentially a football-free zone!! Yes, there really is very little world-cup action going on in our house this June / July - which might leave you thinking that we have very little to do / talk about or watch on the telly!! But....on the contrary! Thanks to the warm weather and long summer evenings, there’s quite a considerable amount of watering to be done, his self has been enjoying lots of quiet time on the allotment, my girls (initially bereft of their fave programmes due to skewed schedules) have been rediscovering the joys of bouncing on their trampoline and craft activities (what would we do without the phenomenon that is loom bands?) and I have been taking my pick of the best ‘box sets’ around (when not taking advantage of near empty shops and supermarkets the second the whistle blows at the start of an England match). By the time you read this, who knows what will be going on in Brazil, who will be in, who will be out! But as ever at this time of year, whatever happens this July, I’ll personally. be helping to ‘kick off’ the start of Malden Fortnight, making sure we score a real winner this year and pushing for extra time!! And, with the theme of ‘Carnival’ this year, I’ll at least be doing my bit to help the spirit of Rio live on in the suburbs...... So take the plunge, head over the a3 and join in the fun! Full details can be found on pages 32 & 33. Anyway, as always, a big thank you to everyone who has contributed and advertised this month If you’re a local business wanting to reach out to your local community then why not call for a chat about affordable advertising in your local community magazine. 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. Until next month, best wishes We also publish The Village Voice covering the KT3 postcode

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Worcester Park History A summer afternoon in Cleveland Road by David Rymill

The area between Cleveland Road, Royal Avenue and St Mary’s Road, where development began in the 1860s, was originally occupied by two large houses and associated cottages and stables. Three-quarters of the land (excluding the portion nearest The Avenue) was occupied by a house originally known as Malvern Lodge, and its grounds. Orchard House and The Red Cottage, which are still standing, were originally part of this property. Malvern Lodge was originally the home, from about 1870, of Charles William Smith. By 1926 the house had been renamed The Grange, and was the home of Elwyn Russell Polden, chairman of the printing and publishing

firm Gale and Polden, perhaps best-known for publishing books on military subjects. His grandson Tony Sherrard recalls The Grange in the 1940s: “On entering the driveway the house was in front of you. On the right were two very tall trees – probably [Sequoia] sempervirens – Oregon redwoods. One could punch the trees hard without harm as the bark was thick and soft – but released a lot of dust. “On the left were the four-car garage block, chauffeur’s flat above and the old stable. The horses were sold before the Second World War but the paddock for them was retained being about two acres. The hall was large with a great fireplace and footman’s chair by the door – with the wide main staircase curling up to the family bedrooms. On the right was the drawing room and then the dining room. Straight in front was a passage to the conservatory – where orchids were grown and an old large grape vine – reputed to be propagated from the Hampton Court vine. It produced excellent white grapes. “On the left were the doors to a cloakroom, the study / library and the passage to the servants’ quarters. The latter consisted of the kitchen, pantry, store cupboard, game larder, dining room and sitting room off a small hall. There was a door to a steep stairway down to the large wine cellar – used as a bomb shelter. On the first floor were the bedrooms, and the top floor was a recreation room. The latter contained a full-size billiard table on the right and was surrounded with padded benches for spectators. On the left

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was a piano, small dance floor and table tennis table. There were skylights around the sides of the top of the room. “The gardens were wonderful and very old. There were all sorts of fruit and vegetables. There was a wall facing the sun with peach trees trained on it. There were gooseberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants, Williams’ pears, Victoria plums, greengages, goldengages, asparagus, rhubarb, apples etc. There was a large greenhouse and glass frames for bedding out. At one time there were three full-time gardeners – in 1944 there was only one, a kind old man named Stanley. At the end of the garden on the left there was the Red Cottage, originally a gardener’s house. “There were large flower beds and I only remember them being planted for two years – tulips, geraniums etc. The main lawns were used for croquet and badminton in the summer. Behind the house on the left, there was a long line of brilliant crimson rhododendrons behind which was the tennis court – opened by Henri Cochet [a famous French tennis player]. There

was a large old oak tree reputed ‘to have been planted by Henry VIII. It was held up partly with a hidden scaffold and chains and at one time was pruned annually by Royal Commission’. This is a note written on a photograph dated 1927. “The house really needed a staff of about 10, but when I knew it there were only three very old retainers who were ready to retire. I am told that in the 1930s there were two gardeners, groom / chauffeur, butler, footman, valet, cook, kitchen maid and two housemaids. After the war

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it was difficult to obtain materials for repairs, the roof leaked, no one was interested in domestic service any longer, and the cost of heating the house was very high. Also, the house was far too large for two people – so it was sold.” Russell Polden died in 1955, and by 1956 The Grange had been divided into two parts; it was redeveloped in the early 1960s. The stable and garage block was converted by the architect Greville S Rhodes into a house for himself and his family, and named Orchard House. Frances Wright, who did secretarial work here for Mr Rhodes in the 1960s, recalls “I was most impressed by one wall of the lounge because it was covered from floor to ceiling in books.” In a conservatory was a vine, and “I have a recollection of being told that the vine was 100 years old” which suggests it was planted around the time that Malvern Lodge was built. Our illustrations this month show The Grange from the garden in 1927, with a game of bowls in progress, and the side view across the croquet lawn, probably photographed from just inside the garden boundary near the corner of Royal Avenue and Cleveland Road.

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Ruth Jemmett Writes Rio’s riches and rags

This month Ruth Looks Behind The Façade Of World Cup Glamour As you read this, the World Cup will be reaching is final stages in Brazil. That country is a vibrant multicultural place, which will hopefully benefit financially from hosting this major sporting event on our planet, as it feels the glare of the international spotlight shining down on it for a few weeks. It certainly needs a financial boost, as it is estimated that 42% of its children live below the official poverty line. Behind the razzmatazz of a football extravaganza that will soak up millions of pounds, lies the sad fact that according to UNICEF 150,000 Brazilian children die annually mostly as a result of having been abandoned by parents who simply cannot afford to look after them. The streets of its major cities are filled with children who literally don’t have anybody who cares about them. Such is the national problem that Brazil’s Social Services cannot keep up with the demand for them to rescue youngsters from a life of crime, prostitution, or drug addiction. Many of the children are as young as eight years old. Those of us who have been watching television programmes over the past few weeks, which have illustrated the build-up to this four-yearly shindig, have been appalled by the images of youngsters being forgotten by the society around them. Some of Brazil’s inhabitants have staged protest rallies that question the wisdom of staging The World Cup in a country that simply cannot afford it, but their cries have fallen on deaf ears. We might occasionally moan about our lot here in Worcester Park, but by and large our much-maligned, and overloaded Social Services manage to deliver. Although Brazil has a similar support network, it struggles to keep up with the demands of its huge population. In England, although one-parent families are alarmingly common, children are rarely abandoned by both parents,, and if such a horrific thing happens we have the safety net

of Social Services that wouldn’t knowingly let a child be thrown on to the streets to be at the mercy of criminal adults. In Brazil, and particularly on the streets of the major cities that are hosting the World Cup, it is common-place to see very young children prostituting themselves, or selling drugs in order to eat. One of the major jobs of Brazil’s Social Services during this sporting tournament is to keep children away from football fans at the stadiums, but they simply do not have the resources to monitor such things. We cannot blame the children. We have to blame the society around them that has clearly got its priorities wrong. Child poverty is merely one symptom of Brazil’s financial meltdown. It also has another dark secret -its so-called Garbage Pickers. Relatively recently Brazil boasted - if that is the word

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- the biggest rubbish tip on earth, Jardum Gramacho, which purportedly could was so big it could be seen from space. It was only after a television documentary about it was shown world-wide that the authorities were forced to shut it down. The programme exposed the fact that the rubbish tip, like dozens of others in Brazil, had hundreds of impoverished people, including countless children, scavenging all over it like human ants, and the revelation of such a thing to the world was deeply shaming. Although The Garbage Pickers of Jardum Gramacho are no more, countless other similar tips still exist in Brazil. Their pickers dwelling in unsanitary shanties nearby, and quite literally scrape a living from picking through other people’s detritus. It is estimated that one person in a thousand in Brazil is a Garbage Picker. What a terrible indictment of a so-called civilised nation - particularly when it boasts of a booming economy, and has created 19 new millionaires a A DAY since 2007. On 11th July it will be World Population Day, and it will be an apposite moment to ask: how is it that a country that is famous for Copacabana Beach, with its image of a luxurious lifestyle, can let so many of its own people live in such squalor? Quite simply, the answer is the influence of The Catholic Church, which has wielded its power throughout under-developed nations such as South America, for centuries. Its policy of frowning on contraception has meant that many countries throughout the world, including Brazil, have been unable to feed their large populations. As young Catholic child I had personal experience of its attitude. Just after my father deserted our home, leaving us destitute, a young local priest visited us. The priest (who, incidentally, later ran away with a young girl!) told my mother that ‘God will provide’. Unfortunately God DIDN’T provide - any more than my father did - and I developed malnutrition, which gave me lifelong health issues. I attended school with many Irish children, some of whom came from large Catholic families, many of whom suffered great poverty. Our story, here in cosy old England, was but a microcosm of what has happened - and is still happening - in many other places in our world. In an ideal existence, cosy families would

thrive in a healthy economy, but in the real world there are deserting fathers and unmarried mothers. Perhaps in the future, countries wishing to stage major sporting events should pass a sort of means test. In a domestic setting in a normal home we would condemn parents who would spend money intended for their children on entertainment. Surely when a whole country, such as Brazil, does precisely that, we should hang our own heads in national shame, for if we are party to ‘turning a blind eye’ to such suffering, we are surely guilty by association. As we cheer on football teams from the comfort of our suburban homes, we should remember that our pleasures come at a price. For countless Brazilian children, that price is their lost innocence, that has possibly been sold to a drunken football fan for the price of a meal. Ruth Jemmett is a Member of The Society of Authors

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Malden Fortnight Diary of events

Saturday 5th July

Malden Fun Run Beverley Park 9am

sponsored by Waitrose The Malden Fortnight Fun Run is a free to enter 5km Fun Run which will take place in Beverley Park at 9am. There will also be a Kids 100m Dash for children which will start after the last runner of the 5km event has crossed the finish line. Reserve your space on our website. New Malden Farmer’s Market 9am - 2pm, @ the Fountain car park - come along to our Carnival themed July event. Grand Parade New Malden High Street 2pm. This is one of the busiest days of the year in our High Street and promises to pull in the crowds. The theme of this year’s parade, of course, is Carnival! Let’s hope we get weather like we’ve had in the past couple of years. See you there! The parade comes up the High Street at around 2pm from the Christ Church car park, goes around the Fountain Roundabout and then back down again.

The Malden and Coombe Horticultural Summer Show Free entry at The Malden

Centre, Blagdon Road from 2.30 - 4.30pm. The Flower Show has classes for Flowers, Vegetables, Domestic, Arts & Crafts and Childrens entries. It also has plants for sale and a raffle will be held Charity Cream Tea Afternoon at Tadworth Scout Hut 2.30-5.30pm Starting immediately after the Grand Parade and only a couple of minutes’ walk from the Fountain roundabout, our Scout Headquarters in Tadworth Avenue and its large garden will be transformed into a ‘pop-up’ café. This year we’ll have entertainment from a local ukulele group and the Kingston & Malden Scout and Guide band will entertain us again. We’ll also have a mini market place in the garden where local stallholders sell crafts, cards and gifts. There’s even an inflatable obstacle course to keep the children busy. Cream Teas at the United Reformed Church from 3pm.

New Malden Guides Summer Fete Marion

House 3-7pm Summer Fun! - a range of games, activties, tombolas and sideshows. The venue is MARION HILL HOUSE, Tadworth Avenue - so people have an opportunity to support local scouting and guiding at the same time! West Barnes Singers invite you to join them for a medley of favourites including George Shearing’s Songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare, Madrigals, West Side Story and many others. 7.30 pm, New Malden Methodist Church. Tickets on the Door Adults £10.00 Children £3.00

Sunday 6th July

Funday Sunday Beverley Park

12pm - 4pm Come for lunch and refreshments BBQ • Korea Foods Takeaway • Bar. Welly Boot Throwing Competition • Loads of Races NEW to 2014 Caber Tossing • Magic Door Hunt • Standing Long Jump. Sign up on the day from 12, races start at 1pm . 50p entry per race Proceeds to www.lunchbowl.org

Wednesday 9th July

7.30pm Malden Community Choir Presents

Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance

Tickets are priced at £8 each and will be available from the Malden Centre. Be sure to get your tickets early as there will only be one chance to see the show.

Friday 11th July

Malden Camera Club 59th Annual Exhibition

runs this year from 11th to 12th July. Admission is free and refreshments will be available at all times. This is the highlight of the year for Camera Club members who have submitted their best work for independent judging before display in the exhibition. Club members will be on hand to answer any questions that visitors may have on aspects of photography. www.maldencameraclub.org.uk Methodist Church, 49 High Street

Saturday 12th July

Craft Fair all day New Malden High Street

Over 100 stalls will line both sides of thee High Street. Come and enjoy this great day.

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Day of Entertainment 11am St Georges Square We have a large variety of performers lined up check out details of timings on our website. The Methodist Church is open from 10 am Light lunches 12pm-2pm and Cream Teas 2pm - 4pm

Sunday 13th July

Heritage Walks There will be four walks in total, two on Sunday 13th (10am and 2pm) and two on Sunday 20th July (10am and 2pm), each walk will last about 1.5 hours /2.0 hours. The walk will start from St George’s Square, progress north as far as the Royal Oak and then return south, finishing at the War Memorial. Each walk is restricted to a maximum of 20 people and online booking is required to secure places. There is no formal charge but a voluntary donation to the Maldens and Coombe Heritage Society would be greatly appreciated at the end of the talk.

New Malden Dog Show

1pm Blagdon Park If you think that your dog is the greatest, come along to the Malden Fortnight Fun Dog Show in Blagdon Road Park (behind the Malden Centre). Booking-in is from 1 p.m. and judging starts at 2 p.m. There are ten classes, including dog with the waggiest tail, dog most like its owner, best condition coat, best geriatric and the best dog in fancy dress. This year for the first time there’s a ‘My Dog’s Got Talent’ competition - if your dog has a special trick, come and share it with us all . You also have a chance to enter the owner and dog egg & spoon race, which is more difficult than you would expect. Dogs don’t need a pedigree, but they must be over 6 months old and be good with other dogs and people. Come along with or without your dog. It’s a great afternoon out for everyone and who knows, you may be taking home the cup to say that you own – The Best Dog in New Malden.

Christ Church New Malden Garden Party

Treasure hunt in New Malden High St (11.00 – midday) Garden Party starts 12 noon. Bring your own picnic; design and wear you own hat (prizes for the best. Candy floss / ice cream. Lots of games /- including sponge the vicar, and live music.

Beverley Park Allotments Open Afternoon

2-5pm Beverley Park allotments, (entrance gate opposite 83 Park View), New Malden, next to the Rose Garden, will be holding an Open Afternoon on Sunday 13th July, from 2 - 5 pm. Entry 50p for adults, children free.

There will be a plant sale, refreshments and homemade cakes.

Thursday 17th July

Tom Kelley Memorial Slide Show from 8.30pm

at The Rear of the Malden Centre, Cocks Crescent For a number of years local historian, Tom Kelley, presented a slide show with images of the area in days gone by. Sadly Tom passed away last summer but he and his show are both fondly remembered. Julian McCarthy (Heritage Walks, Maldens and Coombe Heritage Society and Kingston Tour Guide) will be presenting this show and is aiming is to maintain the spirit and interest in the history and heritage of ‘The Village’ and adjoining areas as Tom had done in the past. The slide show presentation will be in two parts, the first comprising an introductory presentation of the establishing, development and growth of New Malden and why it ‘where it is’; the second being the picture slide show similar to the way Tom presented, which is presenting a number of slides and letting the audience voice their memories. There will be a closing paper and gold collection at the end of the evening in aid of MEFAS. Presentation Evening for Prize winners, Sponsors and Event Organisers.

Saturday 19th July

Big Band Night 8pm Methodist Church

This year the Dave Marrion 17 piece Big Band is performing again at the Methodist Church. The doors open at 7.30 and the tickets are very reasonably priced at £9. Regular visitors to the event know the high standard of musicianship and the very varied programme of big band music Tickets will be on sale at Tudor Williams Store next to the church or from Tony 020 8942 0434.

Sunday 20th July

Sports Club Open Day 10am to 4pm New

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Gardening Mediterranean Magic

by Pippa Greenwood If you can’t get away this year, how about creating your own Mediterranean hotspot in your garden? Even if you do manage to escape to the sun for a week or two this year, you’ll still have the rest of the summer at home and a little slice of Italy, France or Greece outside your back door will bring happy memories flooding back. The first thing to do is to choose the sunniest spot available – it’ll not only make sitting out there more enjoyable, but will also mean that you can install some serious sun-loving plants too. Painting the nearby house, shed or garage wall with white masonry paint will help to create the right atmosphere and look. At the same time it will help to reflect our sunlight – often a bit washed out compared to more southern climes - so providing a stronger light for the type of plants that appreciate it. Mediterranean gardens often make full use of the walls and any other vertical surfaces, so put up hanging baskets, pots and wall baskets and cram them full of plants. Plants in pots are a must and if possible choose stone or terracotta containers. If you want to make brand new pots look more weathered try painting them with a solution of plain yoghurt as this will help to encourage rapid colonisation by mosses, algae and lichens. Any new hard landscaping such as wall, paths or patios and terraced surfaces will look best in natural stone and there are now also terracotta tiles available that are suitable for use in the garden. Terracotta tiles can also have a storageheater effect too – after a long, hot day they will have absorbed a good deal of heat and this will then be released gradually in the evening. Add interest to a vertical surface by planting a vine. They have attractive leaves and there are plenty to choose from that will fruit well in

our climate. You may not be able to create your own vintage but the vines will look particularly authentic when draped with a few bunches of grapes. Glazed tiles, wall-hangings and even the odd ornament or two can also add to the Mediterranean look, but make sure you choose items that won’t be instantly bleached by the sun. Try growing your own oranges or lemons. With our generally milder winters some gardeners are even managing to keep these plants outside all year round with only the minimum of protection. Growing your citrus tree in a good-sized terracotta pot means that you can move it into a more protected spot if necessary. With their wonderful silvery grey leaves and their often rather untidy or gnarled shape, olives too are a plant well worth considering. Olives are best grown in a large container unless you have a warm garden and a very well-drained soil as they hate winter wet. Some plants just spell out Mediterranean Magic – try geraniums and pelargoniums, aeoniums and sempervivums, rosemary, thyme, oregano and pretty well anything with silvery foliage. Go for the brightest coloured flowers and your new holiday destination will also benefit from a subtle Mediterranean aroma too. Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com for her ‘Winter thru’ Spring’ vegetable collection, great plants for September and regular advice emails from Pippa, and a super range of gardening products including Nemasys caterpillar, slug, ant and other biological controls, Enviromesh & Envirofleece

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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 9th June – Paul Carman 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 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 Dawn Penn 0208 337 4361 Email dawn.wicontact@gmail.com 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

Tuesdays 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 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 or Toni 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

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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: http://4newmembers.ewell4probus.org.uk

Thursdays Monthly group for Vegans, and those in vegan food etc, meeting on the second Thursday of each month ,7pm until 8.30 pm at Christchurch with St Philip, Cheam Common Rd. RIng 0208 337 3722 for more info or find us on Facebook (Worcester Park Vegans). You don’t have to live in Worcester Park. Anyone interested ,who can get there to be with us,will be welcome! 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. 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 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

Fridays Bartlett House Luncheon Club is a welcoming social club for the retired from work but not from life! Bartlett house, 49-51 The Avenue, Worcester Park,KT4 7HU Catch up with friends every Friday 11am-4pm This fun and friendly club is not for profit ensuring prices are kept to a minimum so it won’t cost the earth! New members welcome. Transport may be available. Contact us on 01372 720563 or 07807443156 Quest was set up in 1987 to provide a meeting place

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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, outings can be arranged if enough people wish to go. The venue is St. Philip Hall, Christchurch with St. Philip, Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park. We meet the 2nd and 4th Fridays in the month from 12.45 to 4p.m Contact June Day, Club Secretary, on 02083301220 RSPB Epsom And Ewell Local Group We meet the 2nd Friday of every month at 7.30, apart from July and August, at All Saints Church Hall Fulford Road, West Ewell with guest speakers who illustrate their enthusiasm on a variety of natural history subjects. There is a small charge for non-members of the RSPB. If you would like more information, please look at our website, www.rspb.org.uk/groups/epsom Worcester Park Womens’ Club. We are part of the National Association of Womens’ Clubs and we meet at Cheam Common Junior School, Kingsmead Avenue every Friday from 7.30 to 9.30 (term time only). 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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National Trust - Epsom, Ewell and District Supporters GroupFormed 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 Where: Manor Park, Malden Road. New members will be made very welcome. Roll ups, league matches, internal and external competition; we offer bowling for all levels of interest and ability. Contact Men’s Secretary Graham 020 8404 6259 or Ladies Secretary Pat: 020 8544 9704 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

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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 members. The club is situated in Sandringham Road, 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. For further information, please contact our Secretary Mike Ridley 02087158326 or our Treasurer Mark Broughton 02083379699. Social Dancing With “ Glitters” At Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell Village 8.15 pm – 11.00 pm Entrance £8 Over 18’s All standards Bar & Free parking & Professional D J We may not have Brucie but we do have a glitter ball! 07903 314276

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Recipe

Mussel & Potato Chowder

I This filling meal-in-a-bowl makes a lovely weekend supper that’s ready in less than an hour. Most supermarket fresh fish counters sell bags of fresh mussels all year round, but if they are unavailable you can use 2 x 500g packs of mussels in white wine sauce and just reduce the fish stock to 300ml and omit the white wine. Serves 4 Ready in 45 minutes 1kg fresh mussels 1 tbsp olive oil 15g butter 4 shallots, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 100ml white wine 2 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks 350ml fish stock made with ½ stock cube 200ml crème fraiche 4 tbsp fresh chopped flat leaf parsley Warm ciabatta or sour dough bread, to serve

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1 First clean the mussels. Scrub under cold running water and discard any that are cracked or do not close when lightly tapped. Pull away the ‘beards’ from the sides of the shells. Place in a bowl and set aside. 2 Heat the oil and butter in a large deep saucepan or flameproof casserole. Add the shallots and fry gently for 5-6 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes then pour in the wine and cook for a further minute 3 Add the potatoes and stir well. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the crème fraiche and half the chopped parsley and season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 4 Add the cleaned mussels to the pan and cover and cook for 3-4 minutes until the mussels have opened – discard any that remain closed. 5 Ladle the chowder into warmed bowls and garnish with the rest of the parsley and more ground black pepper. Serve with warm ciabatta or sour dough bread. TIP For a spicy Thai-style chowder, add 1 deseeded and chopped red chilli to the fried shallots and 1 bruised stalk of lemon grass to the simmering liquid. Replace the crème fraiche with 150ml coconut milk and the chopped parsley with coriander. Serve with steamed jasmine rice.

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Voice for Wildlife Nature Trail

by Carol Williams By the time this goes out, and you get to read it, we will have had a nature trail for children in Shadbolt Park as one of the events at the Community Day on 28 June. We will not actually be taking them through the wildlife area that we have created there, but near and around it, looking for photographs of wild animals and plants posted in hiding places along the trail. Some of these live or grow in the park and some do not. So, this month, here, I will take you on a virtual nature trail through our wildlife area. Entering by the gate on The Paddock in Edenfield Gardens, you walk down the beaten track to your right, beneath the boughs of the swamp cypress and through the tall grass and native plants which have been allowed to flower and set seed here. We do very little to this area except pick up litter and fallen wood, although we have planted some vetch, foxgloves and primroses here and there to offer variety to the pollinating insects. With bees in such serious decline it is more meadow and patches of scrub that we need because the native plants are the best food source for them. Changing in farming practices over recent decades have damaged many insect populations both through spraying crops and grubbing up hedgerows and areas of rough grassland. To a small degree we can try to compensate for this by providing a banquet for them in our gardens and parks. It will require less mowing and interference from us. Letting be and quietly observing is the way forward. Coming round by the pond - surrounded by railings to keep out dogs and discourage trespass you will see that the bog garden is now full of Flag Iris and tall reeds along with many other plants that have either been put there when the space was created in 2010 or have since come in. Tiny frogs leaving the water in early Summer need dense cover to keep them safe from predators and they do not spend most of their lifecycle in the water, but in damp, dark places on land. Often when cutting back long grass they get disturbed and made vulnerable to predators like cats and crows. The water lilies on the surface of the pond are

now in flower and the oxygenating plants below the surface have grown into a thick forest. Some of this is native hornwort which we placed in there, and some is Canadian pondweed which probably came in as a tiny fragment on a lily that was given to us. Both are doing a wonderful job of keeping the water fresh for the wildlife. Without it the decomposing debris which regularly falls into the water (leaves, small twigs etc) would take all the oxygen and turn the water stagnant. On Saturday mornings in the Summer months we dip containers into the water and show visitors what lurks beneath the surface. We have young newts, larvae from many different insects and two types of watersnail. When the sun shines you may see damselflies on their aerial courtship dances, some blue, some red. If you take a walk around the pond, along the rough tracks that we try to keep clear through the brambles, you may spot many different species of wild flower among the long grasses and docks, depending on the season. In May we had a forest of cow parsley there. There are hidden, small beauties to look for - shy little flowers and many different insects. We have a diverse habitat in miniature in this park. Some people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;untidyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; look, but that is Nature - if you tidy it up too much you wil destroy most of it for wildlife. Brambles and nettles are valuable plants for insects and birds. In our little Reserve we have woodland and hedgerow, meadow and wetland, everything that our native wildlife needs. We would welcome some extra hands to help us maintain this spot. No experience necessay, just love. Come along and see us Wednesday or Saturday mornings between 10.30 and 11.30. Tasks include clearing the paths through the undergrowth, keeping down the brambles and other vigorous plants in places where we want a more open, sunny habitat, removing debris from the pond, picking up litter, creating wood piles for creatures to shelter beneath, cleaning and sometimes painting the notice board, talking to visitors about the wildlife, reporting any problems to the Ranger service etc. None of us are experts, we are all amateurs learning as we go and seeking advice from the Surrey Wildlife Trust when necessary. Do visit us soon!

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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.

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

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 (04). 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+

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Book an appointment by calling 0300 123 23 23 St Philip, Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park KT4 8LG Thu 7th Aug, 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm Sutton, The Thomas Wall Centre, Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey., SM1 4DP Thu 3rd Jul, 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm St James’s Church Hall, Bodley Road, New Malden KT3 5QE Wed 4th June 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm A.F.C Wimbledon Football Club, Jack Goodchild Way, 422A Kingston Road KT1 3PB Tue 23rd July,, 2014 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm Carshalton, Baptist Free Church Hall Banstead Road, Carshalton Beeches, Surrey, SM5 3NL Thu 24th Jul, 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 7.45pm Raynes Park, Dundonald Church 577 Kingston Road, Raynes Park, SW20 8SA Tue 9th September, 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm

Summer Holiday Club

Christ Church With St Philip BIBLE STORIES SONGS AND PRAYERS GAMES ACTIVITIES ELEVENSES DRAMA PRESENTATIONS For 5 - 11 year olds Tuesday 26th- Friday 29th August 9.30am - 1.00pm £5.00 per child to register for whole week Sunday 31st August 10.00am Holiday Club Family Service - all welcome. Further details www.xcsp.org.uk

St Raphaels Fundraising

July10th Thursday Music in the Park, Ultimate Elton & Platinum – The live ABBA Tribute Show At Nonsuch Mansion, Gates open 6pm Concert Starts at 7.30pm Come along and join us for a fun filled night. This year we have both Ultimate Elton and Platinum ABBA, singling classic songs from their very long list of chart topping hits for one night only at our open air concert in the beautiful grounds of Nonsuch Mansion House. Tickets: £20.00 Adults & £10.00 for Children (aged 5-16 years), Under 5’s FREE For more information please contact Louisa Hitchen, Events Manager 020 8254 2467 Louisa.hitchen@straphaelshospice.org.uk 13th Sunday British 10k Run The British 10k London Run is staged on the world’s greatest road race route through the heart of central London passing many of the capital’s truly world class historic landmarks. Minimum sponsorship £150. For more details contact Emily on 020 8254 2463 emily.nicholls@straphaelshospice.org.uk August 10th Sunday Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 hank you to those signed up for a St Raphael’s place. If you have your own place for the RideLondon-Surrey 100 you can still raise funds for the hospice, just get in touch with Emily (details abve)

30th Saturday Nuts Challenge Assault Course Swires Farm, Henfold Lane, Dorking, RH5 4RP Take on this fun challenge for St Raphael’s. 7, 14, 21 or 28k of tunnels, tyres, rope swings, water dippers and more muddy military obstacles. Registration fee £35 and minimum sponsorship £150. Or why not enter as a team of 4! Sign up now by contacting Emily (details abve)

Local Markets

Cheam Village Friday Market Small indoor market with 28 stalls held in Cheam Parochial Rooms, The Broadway, Cheam Village, Surrey. Helping the Royal Marsden Hospital. Market Days: Friday North Cheam Farmers’ Market – 3rd Saturday of every month, 9.30am-1.30pm, North Cheam Crossroads outside the Post Office, KT4 8SG. Christmas Market: Saturday 21st December Sutton Local Produce and Craft Market, Sat 30th November, 10am-4pm, Town Square, Sutton High Street New Malden Farmer’s Market 1st Saturday of the month The car park beside the Foutain Pub 9am to 2pm Surbiton Farmers Market Maple Road 3rd Saturday of the month 9am-1pm

Nonsuch News

“National media focus on the Tudors/local interest in Tudor history on our doorstep in Nonsuch Park. BBC2 has a season on Tudor history; the V & A has an exhibition of Tudor Art and Buckingham Palace is showing portraits exploring Tudor fashion. The local resident, however, does not need to travel to London to appreciate some of Tudor history. An amazing model of the original Nonsuch Palace, built by Henry VIII to celebrate the birth of his son Edward – so important to the Tudor dynasty – is on view every every Sunday in the winter 11 – 2 p.m in the Gallery of the Mansion, Service Wing entrance, Nonsuch Park. The site is marked on the Northern side of the Park by three tall pillars which now stand as the only physical evidence of this amazing building. They are as three sentries guarding a bygone age. In addition, a unique and important collection of stained glass amassed by Samuel Farmer, owner of the present Mansion in the early 1800’s, features one particular panel commemorating the marriage of Jane Seymour to Henry VIII – only 11 days after the execution of Anne Boleyn! These are just a few of the treasures on view in the Nonsuch Mansion Service Wing Museum open on 2nd & 4th Sundays in the month (9th and 23rd) 2 – 5 p.m. Combined entry to Gallery & Museum £3.00, Concessions £2.00. Friends of Nonsuch Members & Children under 16 free. Entry only to Gallery £2.50. Last entry 4.30 p.m. www.friendsofnonsuch.co.uk”

Bourne Hall Museum Kids

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of Hastings, and gone on local history patrols visiting Ewell’s historic houses and graveyard before being locked up in the old Watch House jail. They recently investigated the murder of Station Sergeant Thomas Green, who was killed in defense of Epsom Police Station when it was attacked by hundred of Canadian solders in 1919. The club meets the second Saturday of the month at Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell KT17 1 1UF. Sessions last from 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm and there is a charge of £4 per child per meeting. David Brooks Museum Club Tel 020 8394 1734 Web: www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk BourneHallMuseumClub.html

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Epsom Playhouse Robin Parsons of Forever Jackson pays true homage to the late great King Of Pop. Singing 100% live, his voice replicates the distinctive tones of Jackson, his dancing mirrors the legend in every detail, step for step right down to the smallest of mannerisms and his look, created through a two hour theatrical make up process, is the exact image of MJ. Alan Gresty / Brian White Ragtimers 14 July 2014 Visit the Golden Age of Dixieland Wall Of Floyd 18 July 2014 EARLY BIRD OFFER : Book before June 18th and get two tickets for £30 Available online or through our Box Office. If you are a Pink Floyd fan, then this is the band you must see as they recreate the sound and the look of Pink Floyd perfectly. Close Up at The Playhouse 26 July 2014 Close-up magic is one of the most impressive forms of the art and this unique format showcases some of the best and most skilful exponents. Audiences get to experience the magic in an informal setting, often taking part themselves, witnessing the impossible from only inches away. This is the show everyone is talking about. Prepare to be amazed! For further details please visit www.thecloseupshow.com/ An intimate evening of close -up magic, trickery and sleight of hand. Summer Holiday TheatreLab Shakespear’s “TWELFTH NIGHT” ‘Workshop and Stage’ in 5 days (Aged 9-15) 4 August 2014 4 - 8 August 2014 Join Pull the Other’s theatre professionals for their 5 day “TWELFTH NIGHT” that introduces one of Shakespeare’s most loved comedies in a fun fuelled, highly energised and imaginative environment. Act, direct, meet new friends, learn about making a play and create a work-in-

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The Better Life The Joy of Camping by Derek Thompson

We Better Lifers love to bask in the reflected glory of a productive garden, water butts and compost bins all present and correct, and a house that whispers, “Eco-friendly.” However, come the summer (when we get one) a mania overtakes us; we succumb to the notion that leaving it all behind for a week or two under canvas is just what the doctor ordered. If the doctor were a sadist, that is. First there’s the frantic search for all the equipment you swore you’d never need again. The same equipment you helpfully dispersed into as many cupboards and rooms as possible. Then, when you’ve located everything – or given up the ghost and bought replacements – you draw up a to-do list for your neighbour: tend to the cat, irrigate the garden (it sounds much more accomplished than ‘water’) and fight the good fight against marauding molluscs. After that, with a clear conscience and green-tinted glasses, you can pack up and head into the wilderness. Well, a wilderness with a toilet block, shower facilities, recycling area and an Internet café. Okay, I may have exaggerated about that last one. What could be more relaxing than the peaceful sounds of the countryside? Although the dawn chorus – from nearby tents – of snoring, hayfever and other noises is like a trumpeting ensemble to the gods. Sometimes, when you tuck into your farmmade yogurt, seated on recycled wooden pallet benches, you can even catch harmonies. Those same delightful neighbours may wander back late from the village pub, drunk and incoherent, whispering louder than a jet engine. And what camping experience would be complete without the melodic drone of someone on a mobile declaring, “I’m in a tent – go on, guess where?” The Arctic, you may wish malignly. The weather, of course, conspires to keep you in a state of perpetual moistness. Whether it’s damp clothing – silly you for having brought only one pair of walking boots – or an unexpectedly warm summer evening, turning your camping fleece into a water-retaining sauna, you can be sure that the heady scent of sweat and disdain will linger in your nostrils for days to come. Making tea on an incline is like participating in a health and safety film. The groundsheet, thankfully, is waterproof, though not, alas, melt-proof. Still, it’s all part of living among the elements. There’s plenty of wildlife too and most of it is set on getting inside your tent. Not the birds though – they’re too canny for that. And besides, it’s much more fun to use your tent canvas for target practice! The days of alfresco eating (or wasp ballet), donating blood to the local mosquitoes and accidental nettle

stings – are there any other kind? – effortlessly blend and before you’re ready the last day arrives. The rubbish is removed, along with any litter you see on the way; the tent wrestled back into its bag and the postcards you forgot to send are posted on the way out. These are mostly to people you’ll be telephoning when you get home. Then, as you survey the pallid grass where your temporary home used to stand, one of you will amiably suggest that, all in all, it was great fun – same time again next year? Why not, the other will agree, adding an extra touch of citronella for the journey home, why not indeed? Derek Thompson is a writer and humourist based in the West Country.His writing blog can be found at www. alongthewritelines.blogspot.com and he is also a regular at strictlywriting.blogspot.com

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Safer Neighbourhoods Some GOOD news!

by PCSO Gary Weaving Hello everyone, The latest crime statistics for Worcester Park & Nonsuch Wards are testament to the hard work and excellent working relationship between the Safer Neighbourhood Team and the community for which it serves. Over the past 12 months there has been a reduction in the majority of crimes compared to the previous 12 months. These reductions have been measured in crimes that affect the community across the board such as Theft from Motor Vehicle (TFMV), where we have seen a significant reduction. Since the two arrests made earlier in the year, Worcester Park has seen a reduction in TFMV as the method used on most of the crimes matched with the one the pair were arrested for and since then the ward has not experienced this problem. Nonsuch has had a similar success in this crime, which was dealt with in a positive way by local initiatives and awareness covered by media publications and through local blogs and face to face community interactions. Robbery has never been a problem in the wards but with the two incidents experienced late last year this impacted on the figures, yet on the 12 month comparison there has still been a sizable reduction for both wards. Criminal Damage and Burglary have also seen a reduction over the 12 month period with a slight fluctuation in the last few months, which has seen an increase in plain clothes patrols and unmarked vehicles. Your local Teams in Worcester Park and Nonsuch have achieved these figures with relentless repetition in structured high visibility patrols (both uniform and plain clothes) at the relevant locations and times and endless crime prevention advice by way of leaflets, news letters, emails and of course within the pages of this magazine. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s encouraging to see the strategy is working and although repetitive and tedious at times, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a motivational tool knowing that crime prevention patrols deter such activity and advice on vulnerabilities prevent further offences. We will continue to work hard to reduce crime, especially burglary in the Nonsuch ward which we hope will show a further reduction. You may have noticed in a previous issue of this

magazine that there are still some roads in Worcester Park (and also Nonsuch) where there is no Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) representation. We are presently busy posting membership forms in letterboxes in the hope to boost NHW membership in our wards as it has been proved that a strong NHW network helps to reduce crime. Please consider joining, it only has to be as time consuming as you want it to be. Every little helps, so to speak. If you would like a membership form please call 020 8649 3590 and leave a message for Gary.

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JUNE 2014 UPDATE Information, Experience and Predictions By the time you read this World Cup fever will be well and truly upon us and England’s chances of victory will be clearer. The press is full of analysis, commentary and predictions with experts out in force. Depending on whose point of view you read England has no chance, some chance or every chance of winning the trophy. Its speculation, based on sensible deduction, but nevertheless opinion rather than fact. Some opinions are, of course, more informed and consequently more likely to be borne out than others. All we can do is cross our fingers, and toes, then watch with the rest of the country. Closer to home we note the pundits were spot on with their favourite to win the Derby this year, though the weathermen weren’t quite so accurate. Derby day was deliberately quiet in our office and a welcome breather from what has been an exceptionally busy month. Whilst we could easily have filled the day with viewings we knew traffic would probably be atrocious in the area and long experience tells us that a fraught drive to a viewing never enhances a buyer’s enthusiasm for a property. With more and more buyers escaping the heated London property market to find in our area we are ever mindful of ensuring their journey does not adversely colour their judgement. We want viewers to leave excited, planning where furniture is going to go, rather than dreading their return journey. But back to the topic in hand and property valuations which are, ultimately, a prediction of what will entice buyers to view a property and what they will pay for it. Sometimes all the ‘players’ in a situation are well known and the likely outcome is consequently more certain. We draw upon over 25 years’ experience of the local market to determine values and have one more vital piece of information. Over the past 3 months we have sold more property than most agents have listed, by quite some margin. For every property sold at least one, and often several, buyers missed out. We know exactly what they are looking for and how eager they are to find. That information can be key in achieving both a quick sale and the best price for our vendors, sometimes within hours of instruction. Meanwhile London prices continue to forge ahead at headline rates of 17% per annum. For many that level of rise is unaffordable and consequently they look for better value elsewhere. Initially that leads to prices rising in areas very close to the best commuter links, and from there the effect spreads out to the surrounding areas. However it is not necessarily a unified effect across all property types. Locally all properties have increased in value but whilst some have risen by 10-12% there are combinations of location and property type achieving 25% increases on last year’s value. Current headlines are full of contradictory prophecies with some believing the current boom will continue into 2020 and beyond, and others expecting the bubble to burst soon. Our observation is that the wave of price increases continues to wash through the area and shows no sign of losing momentum. There are still areas, such as Chessington, where the full impact has yet to be reflected but is almost certainly very imminent indeed. 

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Car hire, maintenance & repair Elmwood Vehicles 32 K&P Tyres 27

Carpets & Flooring Carpets 4 U

Cleaning services

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Computing

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Education

Cooking Your Spanish The Study School

Events

26 47

Market 10

Funeral Directors Evershed Brothers

Best Price Beds Hamseys matresses

39 15

Furniture and Beds

Home, gardening, decorating

Property

Able2Build 45 Alfie Jenkins 26 Cypress Gardening 14 Elegant Curtains 46 John Dowds 9 PBT Electrical 3 PE Contractors 42 Robinson & Son painters & decorators 38 RJ Trees 25 Roofs of Esher 24 TSD Building 5

Kitchens, bathroom & plumbing Andy Reeve Plumber Bathroom Refurbishment Dreamdoors Kitchens Smith & Byford

Opticians

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R Woodfall 27

Pets

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Fresh Printing

Printing

Browns 28 Connor Prince 12 Jackson Noon 53

Repairs

Suddies 8

Shopping

Tudor Williams Unilet Sound & Vision

Sport and Leisure

55 31

Auriol Bowling 43 King George Indoor Bowls Club 46 Royal British Legion 39 Tennis Avenue Academy 41 Yoga 51

Windows

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