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October Contents

History by David Rymill 6 Ruth Jemmett Writes 11 Baking Chocolate & Orange Battenburg Cake 19 View from the City 20 Christmas Tree Festival 24 Crossword 26 Sudokus 30 Quick Quiz 32 Recipe Sweet Potato And Chick Pea Curry 33 What’s On 34 Gardening Brilliant Bulbs 38 Sir Norman Wisdom 40 Health - Migraine Awareness Week 48 Clubs 42 Voice for Wildlife 46 Kids Play 50 Solutions 52 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.

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Welcome to Your Worcester Park Life Much as I love the summer and the heat that we’ve enjoyed in recent months, I also look forward to autumnal sunshine and the fabulous colours that come with it and just love this month’s front cover. It’s rain and drizzle I don’t want, particularly when it’s unexpected. Now I am completely redundant from the school run with daughter no2 off to secondary I decided I needed something to fill that gap. So the big question - give in to the relentless puppy pestering.

Or. Something else. Hmmmm….

Well I am now getting on my bike (literally!) after they leave for school in the morning and peddling to the gym where I am attempting to push myself and get fitter and hopefully shift some lbs. Almost three weeks in and I am really enjoying the new routine. Maybe not so much though in the pouring rain though, So here’s to a good proportion of beautiful sunny autumnal and winter mornings please.

Fingers crossed.

Remember that Worcester Park Life is YOUR magazine so if you are helping to organise an event 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 next year then why not send in an article. We’ve been successfully going for over 100 editions now so must be doing something right! Thanks so much to everyone who has advertised and contributed and to you for reading and supporting our advertisers.

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 January 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,

Jenny

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Worcester Park History An inn and an author

by David Rymill This week we look at a pub in Cheam Common Road with a history going back at least 175 years, which was renamed in 2010 after an author with a local link who was born 150 years ago this year.

On the corner of Cheam Common Road and Shrubland Grove stands the pub which was known for many years as the Drill Inn; the present building is at least the second to have borne that name, presumably chosen because of the agricultural character of the area at the time, as were The Harrow and The Plough in Cheam.

This part of Cheam Common Road was for about a century associated with the Pennington family. There was a Drill Inn on the site by 1841, when it was owned by Francis Pennington, who also had a small farm including a barn and stables in the area occupied by Shrubland Grove and extending to the access road that is now Woodbine Lane. His property included several cottages of which two survive (nos. 119-121), bearing the date 1828 and the name Poplar Place, which by the 1890s applied to eight cottages facing the main road and four facing the access road.

Francis Pennington’s farm also included land to the south-west, which he rented, in the area now bordered by Dalmeny Road, Oaks Avenue, Killester Gardens and the London Road, and including the southern half of Kingsmead Avenue. He also occupied a long narrow field now represented by the north-west side of Brinkley Road and the lower part of Browning Avenue.

Ten years later, possibly after the death of Francis Pennington, his children Harriet and Francis appear to have been running the inn and farm respectively. In 1861 William Jesse Baker was apparently operating the Drill Inn as well as running a brick and tile works on the land now occupied

by Lingfield Road (by 1894 the works had moved

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a short distance, to what is now Huntingdon Gardens). Meanwhile Francis was running the Jolly Farmer beerhouse nearby; this may possibly have been in one of the cottages in the Poplar Place area, although I have not so far found the exact location, but by 1871 he had taken over the Drill, which remained in the hands of the Penningtons until at least 1901.

By 1906 the Drill’s premises included a bar, tap room, shop, public room and large stable. In that year plans were drawn up by Yetts, Sturdy and Usher on behalf of Hodgson’s Kingston Brewery Company for minor alterations, apparently involving the division of the bar into small public and private bars.

The present building, constructed in a neoGeorgian style with handmade bricks, dates from around 1938. I’d be pleased to receive WPL readers’ memories of the pub over the years. Our illustrations this month are a photograph of the Drill as it was before the 1930s rebuilding, courtesy of Kay Foale, and a section of the 1867-8 Ordnance Survey map of this part of Cheam Common Road.

In the 1980s the picture on the inn sign was changed from a drill of an agricultural kind to the military sort. It was renamed the Old Crown

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in the 1990s, and became The Old Drill in 2000.

After reverting briefly to its original name, it was relaunched in 2010 as the H G Wells, after the author who lived in The Avenue for a year.

2016 is the 150th anniversary of H G Wells’s birth, and to mark the anniversary I have been asked to lead a short tour of part of Worcester Park ‘as H G Wells knew it’. All are welcome to join for a suggested £1 donation to Diabetes UK, a charity

which H G Wells co-founded. We’ll meet at Worcester Park Station, outside the main entrance in Station Approach, at 11 am on Saturday 8th October, and walk in the footsteps of Ann Veronica in the 1909 novel of the same name.

The book reflected the changing political landscape of the day; at the time, some found it shocking, partly because of Ann Veronica’s Suffragette sentiments, and it was banned from some libraries.

I don’t make any claim to be an expert on H G Wells, but I hope to tell some of the story behind Wells’s description of Worcester Park, thinly disguised as Morningside Park in this novel, as ‘a suburb that had not altogether come off’, and mention some of the varied people who were his neighbours. The walk will probably take a little over an hour, and will be on mostly level pavements, mainly in and around The Avenue.

A set of 12 books by H G Wells has recently been donated to Worcester Park Library, sponsored by local traders, and the books are now available for loan, with more to follow. At the library you can also collect entry forms for a children’s art competition (8+), for artwork inspired by Wells’s books, and a colouring competition for 3s-7s, using an outline of the Time Machine, with three £10 book tokens to be won in each competition (closing date 28th October).

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Ruth Jemmett Writes October - time of the mellower season Ruth Jemmett Leads Us Through A Time of Falling Leaves And Ripe Apples The poet Samuel Butler described this time of year well, saying that “Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits”. When I was a girl I would often frequent Tolworth Court Farm in Autumn, as their orchard was full of wonderful ripe fruits. The farmer was happy for children to take apples and pears once they had fallen to the ground, and I fondly remember scooping up fruit, whilst trying to avoid the chickens that were scurrying around my feet, and the eggs they had laid!

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We have to keep sweeping the foliage up, as when it gets wet is is a hazard to older people.

I love the parakeets, but am not fond of their anti-social habits!

October, the tenth month of the year, was the eighth month of the Roman calendar, and its name came from the Latin word for ‘eight’, which is ‘octo’. I particularly like this month, as it is when I celebrate my birthday - although this year it will be my 70th, and I don’t know if ‘celebrate’ is quite the right word!

These landmark birthdays just remind you that you are not only over the hill, but whooshing down the other side! Trees create rings in their trunks as they age, whilst humans get wrinkles not only in their tunks, but everywhere else on their bodies!

I am just happy to be here, as nearly three years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer, which spread to various sites in my body. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I know that many of you will have participated in the McMillan Coffee Morning on 30th September. People like me are very grateful that great steps are being taken to conquer all sorts of cancer, as one in three people will have their lives affected by it. Thanks to the wonderful work of The Royal Marsden I live a comparatively normal life, and thanks to chemotherapy and infusions, cope with the disease, whilst still enjoying gardening, dancing and travelling. Hopefully I will be around to bother everyone for a long time to come yet!

Unfortunately no new drugs for breast cancer have been offered by the NHS in the last ten years. 9,500 women lose their lives to the disease in England annually. We must all campaign hard to make sure that future generations don’t have their wives, sisters or mothers taken from them because NICE won’t approve of new drugs that could prolong lives. Sadly their decisions are dominated by cost. How can you put a price on treatment that could improve the lives of women and their families in such a major way, when millions are wasted on things like paying footballers thousands of pounds a week, or giving enormous

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Sermon over!

On the 8th and 9th of October the national ramble for Children In Need will take place. It is always well promoted by the television programme ’Countryfile’.

Last year it raised an amazing amount of money, so get those walking boots out! I recently had a break in Somerset, and visited Stourhead, a magnificent stately home. Its estate covers over two thousand acres, and at the end of the day I felt as if I had covered every one of them! The great thing about walking or rambling is that if you are in good company, you can cover quite a distance without realising it. I also visited Nunney Castle, a magnificent 13th Century ruin that is set within an idyllic village. (See pic).

Since the 1990s, the apple industry in England was going through hard times, and consequently Apple Day was born on 21st of the month, in order to encourage our population to grow and eat British varieties of the fruit. Many years ago our apple industry was booming, with wonderful varieties of apples filling orchards nationwide - but most particularly in Kent. In the 1950s, when apples tasted like apples, varieties such as Cox’s Orange Pippin were sweet and succulent, instead of the sour hard imposters we are offered today - which were probably grown somewhere abroad, and sprayed with goodness know what to ensure that they can be stored for ages.

Let us hope that Brexit will change farming policies.

Anyone under 40 probably doesn’t even know what a Medlar is!

On the 29th October don’t forget to put your clocks back one hour. Yes - we all know why we do it, but it is so annoying having to search out all the clocks and watches! On the 30th it will be a new moon. When you look at it turn your money over in your pocket, as superstition tells us that it will bring you good luck!

We celebrate Halloween on 31st of the month, much to the irritation of religions everywhere. When I was a girl I once annoyed a nun at my convent by asking her why we were taught to believe in angels, but the Catholic Church frowned on us believing in ghosts and spirits at Halloween. She wasn’t amused, and couldn’t give me a clear answer! (I was a precocious child!). Halloweeen is also sometimes called All Hallows Eve. Its origins are connected with a festival celebrated in Ireland and Scotland on 1st November the night before Samhain, a Celtic Festival. It is also believed that it has connections with The Christian feast of All Souls on 2nd November, when the dead are remembered. The modern Halloween celebrations are mainly for children, who enjoy playing ‘Trick or Treat’ around their neighbourhoods. Despite annual

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protestations that the festival should be banned, it seems to be entrenched in our culture now, and makes a tidy profit for shops that sell pointy hats ans scary imitation spiders!

I don’t want to make you panic, but have you started making those Xmas lists yet?! Catalogues are now constantly landing on the doormat, so we should get ourselves organised soon before we are swallowed up in a mountain of tinsel!

Enjoy these colourful days of Autumn while you can.

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View from the City

by Justin Urquhart Stewart 7IM So despite the soap opera, what should we be doing?

Phew, what a summer!

From failed military coups, suspicious or otherwise, to political leaders changing – or not in Labour’s case – and the economic uncertainty that results from Brexit. The net result of this has been the hyperbole from some of our more enthusiastic journalists, leading to some exaggerated headlines which undermines confidence.

It is at moments like this that we should in fact sit back and enjoy the theatre of all these changes. I would recommend a decent Sipsmith gin poured over ice and lime with some Fever-Tree tonic water in a long glass. Now we can consider the economic and investment world in a far more objective way.

First of all let’s look at the big picture. The global economy figures are very similar from all the leading economic data providers. The IMF have pulled back the growth forecast for 2016 to 3.1% after the Brexit vote, with a figure for next year of 3.4%. The long term average for global growth is around 3%. So no need to panic here.

Secondly, the US economic data has also been pretty robust with encouraging employment numbers in particular. Now I suspect that we will be expecting to see these slow down over the forthcoming months, but nonethe-less both confidence and property figures seem pretty positive. Our concerns really seem to be about the less than enthusiastic alternatives that we have for presidential candidates. Both of them are going through their party coronation ceremonies; one is a follically-challenged business buffoon, and the other has a somewhat unreliable track record for telling the truth. The only good news coming out of this will be that the economic policy of the US is going to be dominated far more by the experience of the Federal Reserve and its Chair, Ms. Yellen, and far less reliant on the populist politicians.

Next to China. Here, too, we are still seeing good growth figures, although their reliability is always open to question. However at somewhere between 4% & 7%, these are still perfectly positive. The years of double digit growth were too far and too fast. In fact, slower growth on what is now a much a larger value means that in real terms the economy is growing on a larger basis than before. The fears around China are not about the economy, but rather its political actions and influences in the South China Sea. Its superior force may allow it, in effect, to bully the smaller local nations.

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close to the case for South Africa. Already six years into its downward spiral, there doesn’t seem to be too much confidence in the ANC-led Government turning the situation around. And it’s a shame when other emerging markets are used as the yardstick against which investors are judging the rainbow nation. Brazil has been off the charts in terms of its stockmarket rally. Meanwhile Russia’s posturing Putin has caused them quite a few economic woes to rival the rest. But among the emerging market economies, we really only believe it’s the Asian Tigers who will stand the test of time in returning solid investment gains.

Then we should turn to the Eurozone, where again figures have not been bad, although the impact of the effect of Brexit has yet to be fully factored in. Lower and slower yes, but still growth. The concern for this area will be the major elections in France and Germany where we are very likely to see changes at the helm. Hollande is struggling to regain credibility and Merkel is trying to ensure a smooth succession to an as yet unknown Prince Regent.

Of course there are many other areas to consider especially in the developing world, but even here there have been few new negatives coming to light. Despite recent rises, the commodity prices of metals and oil are still weak, and much of this has already been factored in. Now there is one country which really does gives us cause for question and concern - and that is us.

Now here I have to be careful as I may go against my own tenet of not talking down economies. This is easily done and can be very damaging as it impacts both consumer and investor confidence. As yet we have no idea what Brexit really means, but the vote has already had an impact and is shaking confidence. Significant UK property developments have been delayed and some overseas investors have redirected investments elsewhere. The answer is that it will and has already had an impact, but this certainly does not have to be fatal. It rather depends upon what Brexit really involves and what actions the government takes to encourage investments, both internally and externally.

For us, as investors, we have to consider some key risks which are heading our way. One, of course, is inflation which, with a weaker Sterling, will inevitably have an impact. Thus interest in linkers and real assets which can provide some inflation hedge will be key parts of portfolios. Additionally, global investment in areas away from the UK will provide a hedge against the lack of clarity around our current economic future. This has already proved beneficial and I suspect will continue.

What we cannot do is just sit and stare like those ubiquitous illuminated rabbits watching this political farce play out in front of us. So prepare some of those defences I have described, and also look to build up a cash pot so that you will be able to take advantage of those bouts of volatility which I think are going to be inevitable over the next few months. Although I always say that “you cannot time the market: it is time in the market”, every so often there will be a crash sale when good quality assets are marked down to stupid prices.

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Community Christ Church with St Philip to Host Christmas Tree Festival Christ Church with St Philip will be decked out with a majestic collection of Christmas trees this December as part of its first ever Christmas Tree Festival.

Running from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th December, the trees will be the focal point of three days of festive celebration, and will be available for local businesses to sponsor in aid of the Church and St Raphael’s Hospice.

As well as the tree display, highlights of the Festival include a traditional Christmas fair – featuring craft stalls and a grand prize draw – a dance display and musical performances. It will culminate in a Carols amongst the Trees service with mulled wine and mince pies. People will be able to visit the Church from Friday 12:30-19:30, Saturday 11:30-18:00 and Sunday 12:30-16:00 to enjoy the tree display and take time out of what can often be a busy time of year.

Rev Paul Timmis of Christ Church with St Philip said: “‘Our hope is that the Festival will bring our community together in support not only of the church but also of our wonderful local hospice. We hope it will be the first of many Christmas Tree Festivals and that people will be able to retreat from the hustle and bustle of life to take time to pause and reflect and enjoy the majesty of the trees in our Church.”

Organiser Isobel Penny added: “We’re calling on as many individual members of the public and local businesses to get on board and sponsor a tree. In return, their tree will be decorated by a Church or community group and then carry its sponsor’s name and a brief description, before going on display in the church. Having the church filled with beautifully decorated trees really will be a sight to behold.”

So far, Dawson Aerial Service Ltd, Garner’s Funeral Directors, Tasty Affair Catering, DalmenyDental Surgery and Brett Holt Solicitors have all signed up as sponsors.

For details on how to get involved in the Festival or to sponsor a tree, please contact Isobel Penny at ijpenny@ aol.com.

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Brothers and Sisters 1. In a famous 1902 book, who has three sisters called Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail?

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3. In which 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery is the title character adopted by a middle-aged brother and sister called Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, who live on a farm on Prince Edward Island?

4. What was the surname of the twin brothers who compiled the first Guinness Book Of Records?

5. Which TV sitcom character has sisters called Violet, Daisy and Rose?

6. Which of the following groups contained actual brothers?...

The Walker Brothers, The Isley Brothers or The Chemical Brothers?

7. Which two characters from the TV show Friends are brother and sister?

8. Rose Red is the sister of which well known fictional character?

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1 tsp garam masala Salt and freshly ground black pepper Freshly chopped coriander, to garnish 1 Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan and fry the garlic, ginger and onion over a medium heat for about 5 minutes until light golden. Stir in the aubergine and fry for a further 2 minutes.

2 Add all the spices to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the sweet potatoes, the passata and 150ml water and bring to the boil.

Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender and the sauce has thickened.

3 Stir in the chick peas and garam masala and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Simmer for a further few minutes. Serve in warmed bowls garnished with chopped coriander.

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What’s On

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Find out times an book an appointment by calling 0300 123 23 23 St Philip, Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park KT4 8LG 3rd Nov & 29th Dec Sutton, The Thomas Wall Centre, Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey., SM1 4DP 10th Nov & 1st Dec St James’s Church Hall, Bodley Road, New Malden 5th Oct & 2nd Nov Cheam, North Cheam Sports and Social 658 London Road, North Cheam 12th Oct

Farmers Market

Wallington Farmers’ Market is held from 9am to 1pm every second Saturday of the month at the Old Town Hall and Library Gardens in Woodcote Road, Wallington.

Established in 1999, it is the borough’s oldest Farmers’ Market and hosts around 26 local producers stalls every month.

1st Saturday of the month - New Malden Farmers Market. By the Fountain pub. 9am-1pm

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Saturday 8th October Trip to Gun Wharf Quay, Portsmouth 9.30am meet at St. Mary’s Church, Worcester Park, KT4 7HL Epsom Coaches Group Tickets £5 Tel: Ann Turner 0208 330 4296 Epsom and Ewell Mayor’s Charity Fund In Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support To find out more information: www.mayorscharitiesepsom.org.uk Twitter.com@crawfog2 www.justgiving.com/george-crawford2

Nonsuch Park

Nonsuch Park is a link to Tudor England. The Palace that once stood here was a hugely expensive symbol of Henry VIII’s power. The Friends of Nonsuch offer guidance to a 7 feet model which has been created from contemporary documentation, paintings and an excavation of the Palace site in 1959. The model is on display in the Stable Wing of the much later Nonsuch Mansion in the heart of Nonsuch Park. The model is open from 11 am until 3 pm every Sunday in November and December Entry Free; cars via Cheam Gate. For further information please visit the website at www.friendsofnonsuch.co.uk

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Christmas Extravaganza Christmas Craft Fair & Tree Sale Saturday 10Th December Craft Fair 11 Am – 2 Pm Tree Sale 9 Am – 3 Pm At: 1St Cuddington (Warspite) Sea Scout Group Fancourt Hall, Cunliffe Road Stoneleigh. Kt19 0Rj Admission: Free - Coin Donations Welcome Fantastic Craft Stalls Hand-made Christmas Presents Delicious home made cakes, Brilliant Raffle, Real Trees – Needlefast Nordman Fir – different sizes & prices Contact Claire for more information: 0208 397 3123 clairehunt03@warspite.org All proceeds to supporting Warspite Sea Scout Group.

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Zoe Lyons: Little Misfit 6 October MYERS STUDIO Zoe hits the road with a brand new show for 2016 after a year that has seen her appear on Live at the Apollo (BBC2), The John Bishop show (BBC1) and win the Chortle Best comic award. You might also recognise her from Alan Davies as Yet Untitled, and her regular stints on Mock the Week and The News Quiz.

An Evening of Burlesque 7 October An Evening of Burlesque is back in town with a dazzling new production! With a bevy of beautiful burlesque stars, speciality variety artists and fabulous costumes An Evening of Burlesque, revives this Classic Variety Artform into the 21st Century with a glamorous new show for 2016.

That’ll Be The Day 8 October After an incredible three decades of touring, the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production That’ll Be The Day returns with another brand new show!

Vienna Ballet - Snow White 11 October Join Vienna Festival Ballet on a magical journey with their unmissable production of Snow White. World class choreography propels this timeless fairytale and answers the question; who is the fairest one of all?

Islands in the Stream 14 October The Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers Story Celebrating the queen and king of country, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers...

Stacked with country music’s greatest hits: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the County, Love is Like a Butterfly and Lady - enjoy the awesome vocals and gentle humour of Dolly and Kenny’s legendary live shows.

Oh! Carol - The Musical Story of Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield 15 October From their humble beginnings in Brooklyn to the dizzying heights of their success in the 50’s & 60’s the song writing genius of Neil Sedaka and ‘Howie’ Howard Greenfield will go down in musical history as one of the most successful partnerships of all time.

Graham Hughes’ Sunshine Band 17 October A Young , entertaining & exuberant traditional New Orleans band.

LDN Wrestling 24 October Wrestling returns to Epsom Playhouse when top UK promoters LDN wrestling, whose shows have been thrilling fans for years, present an evening that is guaranteed to provide breath-taking action from the top rope and beyond.

Jackson Live in Concert 25 October Ben’s portrayal of Michael Jackson in his prime has to be the most vocally and visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres. Ben is joined on the stage by his incredible Band and Dancers who work their way through all the hits.

Russell Kane: Right Man, Wrong Age 1 October Are you 16-years- old, yet feel 21? Are you 40, but tragically faking 25? Or maybe you’re full-on 80 years, with the heart of three oxen and the sex drive of a bonobo chimp. Don’t worry this is normal.

No one is ever the ‘right age - it is the beauty and the curse of being a real person. In this brand new show, Russell Kane unleashes another blisteringly-funny, award-winning stand-up performance about growing up and growing down.

The Unique Komedy Ukulele Orchestra 2 October 2 It is possible to create a show that brilliantly combines music from Mozart to Monty Python, Bach to the Beatles, Chick Corea to Rossini?

The answer of course in the case of the Tukuo Ukulele Orchestra is a resounding “YES!” Their motto is, “Musical borders belong to Yesterday.”

This unusual orchestra wows the public with its quirky show. In the repertoire are contrasting pieces from classical to rock, from oldies to current hits and even long-forgotten treasures to those pieces one prefers to forget. All put together with very British humour and some surprising interjections.

Mike Piggott/Nils Solberg Quintett 3 October The Music of the Grappelli/Reinhardt & Others of the era Power of Love 4 October Brand-new from the producers of ‘A Night of Dirty Dancing’ & ‘You Win again’ comes ‘The Power of Love’ A celebration of one of the greatest female performers to have ever graced a stage - Celine Dion. This exquisite production pays homage to the voice, the songs and the woman.

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He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice! His renditions of Thriller, Beat it and Billie Jean are truly sensational. Jackson Live in Concert features all-live vocals and music, fabulous costumes and of course all the signature dance moves moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of Pop. Pure MJ! Tags:DanceFamilyMusic buy tickets The Chris & Pui Show 26 October Chris & Pui are back with a brand new show!

CBeebies’ favourite double act present their new stage show with all the toys and characters from their TV programme ‘Show Me, Show Me’.

Mawkin 26 October Since their formation in 2002, Mawkin have grown into one of Brit-Pop brightest, new guns; fusing folk, blues and rock, whilst still holding true to the traditions of folk music.

5 years on from their hat trick of BBC Radio 2 nominations, Mawkin return to the Epsom Playhouse (Myers Studio) with their boldest album to-date ‘The Ties That Bind’.

Featured on BBC and ITV for Jools Holland and Ade Edmonson respectively; and with live sets on Radio 2’s Bob Harris, the band continue to entertain and capture new audiences everywhere.

Champions of Rock 27 October

The authoritative Queen concert show plays absolutely live in a two hour rock spectacle!

Recreating the fun, the musicianship and the showmanship of Queen’s legendary live performances. Join the ultimate musical journey through the decades back to a time when Queen reigned supreme with ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’,’ We are the Champions’, We Will Rock You’ and many more.

Described as “the next best thing” to the real thing

by Freddie’s mum, they have also exclusively performed for Roger Taylor An Evening of Dirty Dancing - The Tribute Show 28 October

Embarking upon the 6th record breaking year An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show is a 5*Star homage to the greatest movie soundtrack of all time.

Jim Davidson 1 November

Prior to London’s West End Jim Davidson ‘40 Years On’ The Illegal Eagles 3 November

Long established as the World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return for yet another outstanding show promising more of their tight harmonies, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

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Blake 4 November Hot on the heels of IL DIVO and Collabro, BritAward-winning harmonisers BLAKE are back with new songs & their most uplifting live show yet!

Inspired by the lush trio harmonies of The Three Tenors, The Bee Gees and The Lettermen, the boys will perform exclusive songs from their latest CD ‘In Harmony’ along with hits from their 4 other award winning pop/classical albums, including ‘Fields of Gold’, ‘Bring Him Home’, ‘Nessun Dorma’ & ‘Chasing Cars’. Fresh from tours to the USA, Russia, Korea & China, expect their famous & lively audience banter to feature some hilarious new stories!

Romeo and Juliet 8 November

In many ways Shakespeare’s timeless tale of ‘starcrossed lovers’ is a study of loss of innocence set in an era when a young girl of marriageable age, was expected to conform with her father’s wishes.

During the course of the play we see how love transforms an inexperienced, obedient girl into a spirited, vibrant young woman.

A Christmas Spirit 10 November

An evening of clairvoyance with Medium Graham Watson using his links making it a enjoyable fun evening of mediumship. Graham is looking forward to returning after a sell-out visit in 2015 - early booking is advised.

Creeds Cross - The Celtic Journey 10 November

Creeds Cross, “The Celtic Journey” is an extraordinary live show of song and dance. A Tribute to the music of Ireland, documenting the worldwide journey of the Celtic influence across the globe.

Rob Beckett 11 November

Due to popular demand Beckett will be visiting The Epsom Playhouse with a brand-new hour of funnies and he’s taking on the big issues like Kit Kats and flatbread!

Star of BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, BBC2’s Mock the Week and Channel 4’s* 8 out of 10 Cat*s.

Just Joe 12 November

JOE BROWN SOLO For The First Time Ever, Joe Brown MBE is unique, a genuine one off. With a history that spans music hall, skiffle, Rock ‘N’ Roll, Theatre, Films, TV, Radio and even Circus (his Grandfather performed with Buffalo Bill), there aren’t many that can claim such an entertaining background. He is one the very few to have successfully traversed the years and the genres and still be contemporary.

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Gardening Tools of the trade Pippa Greenwood

Autumn is well and truly here. There is plenty to do in the garden and if you want to make jobs as easy and speedy as possible, it is essential that you have the right equipment. Whether you are just out to buy a few new tools or are setting up a selection of equipment for the first time, it really does pay to choose the right things in the first place.

What you choose is going to depend to an extent on how often you are likely to do any one job and on the size and type of garden you have. It really is worth buying as good a quality garden tool as possible. Poorly made and badly designed tools can work out a lot more expensive (and frustrating!) in the long run, so start with a few good ones and build up gradually.

Try handling any gardening tools before you buy them, so that you can ensure that they are the right size and weight for you and that the handles are comfortable to hold.

If the tools do carry a guarantee then make sure that you keep the receipt and any relevant label from the tool itself or else it may well be difficult to prove precisely when you bought it.

A good quality fork and spade are essential and they need to be sturdily built if they are to do jobs such as digging, turning over soil and so forth. The neck and head of the spade should be moulded from one piece of metal for added strength. The shaft is usually constructed from wood or metal and make sure that it is firmly attached at both the head end and the handle.

Some traditional-style garden tools may have wooden handles but most now have D-shaped plastic handles.

Choose forks and blades whose metal parts have been treated to prevent rust.

A hand fork and trowel are essential for smaller jobs such as weeding or gardening in confined spaces, and they are also great for moving and dividing smaller plants, for planting bulbs and for mixing up small amounts of compost. These are a tool where it is definitely worth feeling the handle to ensure that that the grip is comfortable.

Most garden centres offer stainless steel or coated steel garden tools. Stainless steel does not rust and many people find they move through the soil better, but the price is usually considerably higher. Coated steel tools

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are much cheaper and provided you keep them clean and oil them at the end of each season and periodically throughout the year, they last well.

A hoe is useful for weeding between small and established plants and for aerating the surface of the soil. Keep your hoe sharpened at regular intervals and it will last for ages and slide rapidly and easily through the soil. Most hoes have a 1.5 metre (5 foot) or longer shaft which is comfortable for most gardeners to use.

However, if you are very tall, then longer ones may be available from some manufacturers. My favourite is the SpeedHoe, UK designed and with an unusual almost heart-shaped head with a blade running around all edges and a pronged rear, making it the easiest and most effective hoe I’ve ever used.

A spring-tined rake is really useful because it has thin flexible wire tines which make it perfect for raking up lightweight debris and fallen leaves or, of course, lawnmower clippings.

A garden rake can also be used to rake up leaves although the job is slightly harder, but its main use is to break up lumps of soil and help you to create a fine level area for sowing seed, whilst at the same time removing stones, lumps and other debris. You can then use the head of the rake to help level off the soil.

If you plan to grow vegetables, then a small hoe known as an onion hoe is an invaluable tool and allows you to weed quickly and easily, even between fairly closely spaced crops. You can also use it to weed in amongst ornamental plants of course. For really tight spaces and weeding between paving, and in gravel in asparagus beds etc, I’m addicted to my SpeedWeeder, a small redhandled tool l which is the best I have used for hoiking out dandelion roots in one piece too!

Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and book Pippa for a gardening talk or peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including Nemaslug to control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, pull-out EasyTunnels, biocontrols for vine weevils, leatherjackets and chafergrubs, signed books and lots more.

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With three quarters of the year behind us, and the autumn market ahead, its time to reflect on what’s happening in the property market. The first quarter of the year was very busy indeed. Nationally buy-to-let accounted for 23% of purchases before March. Locally that trend was stronger. The following couple of months continued to be very active and prices edged upwards.

During this period ‘Open Days’ were the practical way to do viewings, minimising disruption for vendors while giving as many potential buyers as possible the opportunity to view. The market calmed slightly ahead of the referendum, at a time when it would normally have done so anyway, and noticeably quietened thereafter.

House hunters tend to start their search in the early part of the year unsure of what exactly they are looking for and, often, which area they want to settle in. Its also a period during which they firm up their budget and determine the level of mortgage they can obtain. Some will put their move on hold for another year or more at that point but those that don’t are in a strong position to buy and generally know exactly what they are looking for and where. As a result the autumn property market has a very different feel about it. The number of viewers is lower but those that are looking are no longer trying to assess what it is they want, they are in the final phase of their search and keen to move before the end of the year. As Having said that the activity over the a result Autumn can be a great time to sell. summer was no lower than normal despite TIME FOR A SNOOZE the plentiful distractions of good weather, The summer has been lovely with its fair holidays, political uncertainty and major share of heatwaves. Any parent will sporting events. Open days were still the recognise one of the little problems that sensible solution for many properties and comes with that scenario, that of the whilst numbers of viewings were lower the sleeping child. There is, it seems, nothing number of consequent offers was similar as more likely to entice a little one to sleep than the summer shift in applicant mix started to a warm day and a car journey. Arriving at a viewing to find that your child has drifted off take hold. is not unusual. We know that waking that Meanwhile the interest rate change of last child is fraught with all sorts of possibilities month may not make a huge difference to and on hot days a happy child is not top of mortgage payments but it does reduce fears the list of likely outcomes. Clearly leaving that they will start to increase. Ever since the child alone in the car is not an option 2008, when the rates started to go down the and its therefore become a feature of summer viewings this year that we have press has been full of speculation as to handed over our duties to a vendor whilst when they would begin to move upwards we take over in the car. Sandra currently again but current wisdom suggests they holds the record for babysitting but Glynn is may remain low through to 2021. catching up fast.

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Events Sir Norman Wisdom: An exhibition of his life Sir Norman Wisdom, actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter, was best known for a series of comedy films produced between 1953 and 1966.

For many years Sir Norman had a flat in Epsom, and was often seen shopping in the area or eating in his favorite fish and chip shop in Ewell, as well as being a cult figure in Albania!

Bourne Hall Museum has been most fortunate in being able to secure the loan of the official exhibition of his life and work from his family.

The exhibition contains theatre posters, handwritten scripts, and film stills. His musical instruments will be here along with the original suit used in the Pinewood films and the Aladdin’s lamp from the 1956 production The Wonderful Lamp. There’s also a chance to see his awards

including the British Film Academy Award 1954 and New Musical Express 1954 Record of the Year.

For details of events and talks during the exhibition, you can email dbrooks@epsom-ewell. gov.uk.

The exhibition will run from 4 October 2016 to 12 March 2017 at Bourne Hall Museum - the first time that it has been displayed in the South of England.

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Clubs

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Mondays

Worcester Park Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Group first Monday of the month at 2pm and finishing by 4pm. If the first Monday falls on a Bank Holiday the meeting takes place on the second Monday.

Old Malden Scout Hall, 411 Malden Road, KT4 7NY. All retired civil servants and friends are welcome to attend and if you are interested in listening to one of our speakers please contact John Wright on 020 8337 8965 or johnandglenisw@gmail.com

mailto:johnandglenisw@gmail.com Do you enjoy listening to show tunes, big band music, jazz, light classics etc? Come along to an evening of live music played by top artistes. We meet on the second Monday of each month at our Banstead venue Banstead Organ & Keyboard Club Church Institute Hall, High Street, Banstead SM7 2NN Doors open 7pm for 7:30pm start.(Visitors £7) Visitors & new members are always welcome to our concerts.

020 8330 5795, or visit www.bansteadorganclub.co.uk

Worcester Parkers Women’s Institute meet on the 3rd Monday of every month 7.45pm to 9.45pm at Christchurch with St Philip Church Hall in Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park. For more information contact 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 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 2nd Monday of every month from 8pm onwards at Christchurch with St Philips church hall. We have interesting speakers, outings and dinners and all are welcome for a small subscription to cover our costs. Just come along and join in. Carol on 020 8337 2452

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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.

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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. 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. Brian on 020 8224 6675 or Rowena 07837 941298

NHS Retirement Fellowship Are you retired or about to retire from the NHS? Why not join us on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 10am -12 at Christ Church Hall, Christ Church Road, Surbiton, KT5 8JJ. We have speakers, activities, coffee & chat.Other outings & activities are also arranged during the month.

Lorna on 020 8337 4121

Worcester Park Crafters 1st 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)

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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 ! 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.

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. www.talking of trains.co.uk

Thursdays

Tunes’n’Tea An afternoon of live music, tea, coffee, home made cakes, conversation and dancing if you wish. Guest musicians perform for your delight!

Relax and listen to a mix of songs and tunes, old, new and everything in between!

Thursday September 15th and Thursday October 13th 1.30 - 3.30pm St John’s Church Hall, Station Approach, Stoneleigh, Epsom, KT19 0QZ (next to Stoneleigh Station on the West Side) Entrance: £3 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. 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. www.esfhs.org.uk

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 each Thursday evening at 7.30pm for First Aid training. New members required. Everyone welcome. Hall available for hire. Christine 07966661015 Breathe Easy (Merton & Sutton) Group Wheezy? Breathless? you are not alone, come and join us at your local friendly support & information group for anyone affected by a lung condition. We meet between 2-4 pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month at St. Bedes Conference Centre, St. Anthony’s Hospital, London Road, North Cheam. SM3 9DW George on 0208 647 7530

Thursday Fellowship Every Thursday at 2.30pm for men and women, finishing with a cup of tea and biscuits or cakes. A lively, friendly meeting at Worcester Park Baptist church in The Avenue. Well-known, familiar hymns and prayers, musical afternoons, and a variety of speakers on topical subjects, including help and advice. New members welcome. 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.

SCILL 020 8770 4065 Sutton Vision 020 8409 7166 Christ Church with St Philip 020 8330 7630

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New Malden Women’s Institute Shiraz Mirza Hall, Manor Park Hall, Malden Road, New Malden, KT3 6AV. 2nd Thurs of each month at 7.30pm Barbara 0208 546 1495 or twocavs@

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Quest a meeting place for people with physical disabilities between the ages of 20 - 60. However, once a member there is no age cut off. The aim of the club is to provide a welcoming, caring atmosphere for the members and allow the carers to have a regular break. Annual subscription. and £2.50 for lunch. We have various social activities and every second month we have a speaker. Christchurch with St. Philip, Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park. We meet the 2nd and 4th Fridays in the month from 12.45 to 4p.m June Day, Club Secretary, on 02083301220

RSPB Epsom & Ewell Local group 2nd Friday of every month at 7.30, apart from July and August, at All Saints Church Hall Fulford Road, West Ewell with guest speakers who illustrate their enthusiasm on a variety of natural history subjects.

We also have several birding outings throughout the year which is arranged to suit all ages. There is a small charge for non-members of the RSPB. rspb.org.uk/

Spring Street, Ewell Village. 8.30 p.m. - ll p.m.

Over 18s. Entrance Fee £8. All standards of dancing. Free parking. Bar. Professional D.J. We even have a glitter ball! David 07903 314276 Friday 7th and 21st October, 4th and 18th November.

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 Bowling Club, Manor Park, Malden Road KT3 6AU. New members will be made very welcome. Roll-ups, league matches, internal and external competitions; we offer bowling at all levels of interest and ability. Men’s Secretary Gerald 020 8949 4623 or Ladies’ secretary Maureen 020 8337 5472.

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Worcester Park Womens’ Club We are part of the National Association of Womens’ Clubs and we meet at Christchurch with St. Philips Church, Ruskin Drive, 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 Auriol Park, Salisbury Road,

Worcester Park. It is a mixed club of around 45 men and 25 women, who play outdoors from April to Sept with a busy fixture list of league and friendly matches against other clubs, as well as internal club competitions. David Regan 020 8337 8919 www.auriolbowlingclub.com.

Cuddington Bowling Club 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. Secretary Mike Ridley 020 8715 8326 Treasurer Mark Broughton 020 8337 9699

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Voice for Wildlife

by Carol Williams

All of this should incense any true wildlife lover.

Who Cares For Badgers?

Bovine TB has been a problem for dairy farmers ever since the industry became more mechanised and intensified. Herds are too large for the space they must occupy, and disease spreads rapidly in overcrowded conditions. Animals wandering through the pastures can carry the infection from one herd to another- unfortunately for badgers, they move over quite a distance at night, and so have been the main vectors, resulting in their wholesale persecution.

Shooting them, however, terrifies them, and disperses a population,thereby carrying the disease, if it is present, further afield. In the days of the plague, the only ‘infection control’ policy that worked to halt the spread was isolation. Badgers pick up the disease from infected cows and take it to other herds on their nocturnal rambles. It should not be possible for a badger to pass through a field containing infected cows- the cows should not be out in the fields if they are ill, but the whole herd isolated and treated. ( Too expensive?)

Recently the government began issuing licences for people with guns to go out and kill badgers again.

Despite all the scientific evidence that culling has not worked and will never work, they rolled out the cull to seven counties of England this year.

From August 1975 to June 1982, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food gassed 4,500 badger setts in an attempt to eradicate bovine tuberculosis. ( MAFF was an earlier incarnation of DEFRA.). Gassing was stopped because it was found to be ineffective and considered to be inhumane.This year up to 14,000 badgers are to be slain, even though the evidence from the trials in the last 3 years has shown shooting them to be as ineffective at eradicating the disease as gassing was - in fact the majority of the badgers gunned down during this period were animals who were completely free of bovine TB. The policy is ‘shoot on sight, then carry out a post-mortem to see if the animal you killed was, in fact, a carrier. Whoops, it wasn’t - oh well, never mind, it’s just a useless piece of pesky wildlife, so no matter.

Unlike most culls with guns, for example the deer culls in the Royal Parks, the shooters are not trained marksmen who can kill with a single, clean shot. The trigger-happy killers of badgers are landowners who want rid of badgers on their land. Their reasons may have nothing to do with being dairy farmers, but they are happy to have the excuse, especially if they have friends among the dairy farming community. They are not all good shots, and many badgers over the past 3 years have died horribly from terrible wounds that did not instantly kill them. Scores of injured badgers have been picked up by wildlife lovers and taken to hospitals, where some recovered, but too many had to be put out of their misery. I have friends in Cornwall, where the cull is now going on - people who personally know some of the people with the guns, who go out sabotaging the efforts of these wildlife criminals, at great risk to their own safety.

A vaccination programme for badgers would be the best and most humane solution, but so far this advice has fallen on deaf ears -there are powerful lobbyists at work here, people who do not like badgers. It is a well -known fact that people who farm animals do not like any wildlife that interferes with their operations and affects their profits. Foxes and badgers are, to them. simply ‘vermin’ and birds of prey will come into this category very often too.

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One reason that bovine TB is hard to control is antibiotic resistance, which has come about through the unwise practice on so many animal farms, of adding antibiotics to the fodder. The rationale for this has been to try to keep diseases at bay - because a diseased animal cannot go to slaughter for human consumption and cows with mastitis cannot be milked - but the practice has, of course, resulted in the growth of superbugs against which antibiotics now have no defence. We have, by this method, inoculated our animals - and ourselves - against many antibiotics. When we buy and consume animal products from conventional farms (not organic) we are putting these antibiotics into ourselves, and, through us, into the water system via our waste products. Thus, all of us are also gradually building up a resistance to antibiotics - the cases of superbugs in hospitals are rising because of this.

The guidelines for dairy herds with mastitis - a painful disease of the udder, caused by frequent and unceasing lactation (totally unnatural and forced by us) - allow for ‘acceptable levels of pus’ in the milk. This is so suffering animals may be brought back into the production line as soon as possible. It is all about profit - the welfare of the animals, and even human health, really isn’t the paramount consideration of the dairy industry, whatever the individual farmers in the system might actually believe or think.

Studies are repeatedly showing that milk from cows is actually not good for people -we have, of course, been lied to - by the vested interests whose wealth is threatened by the truth. Dairy consuming cultures like ours have high incidences of bone fracture, osteoporosis

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There are plenty of alternatives to dairy milk on sale in any supermarket nowadays, and to order online from Ocado.

The Dairy Industry is a killing industry. It kills all of its male calves as ‘wastage’, all of it’s cows who are ‘past optimum milk production’ ( industry label is ‘spent’), badgers as scapegoats for a preventable and controllable disease, and - ultimately- people too, from the diseases listed above, Many of us also suffer from minor complaints which we never realise are linked to our consumption of dairy - until we stop, and find ourselves free of them. Sinusitis is one, irritable bowel is another, and finger nails that sport white marks or keep splitting, to name but a few. It is also becoming apparent that a lot of childhood allergies, and even asthma, could very well be partly due to high consumption of dairy products.

There is no doubt in my mind that, without a dairy industry to blame, the government could not get away with handing out licences to kill a species of iconic wildlife which is supposed to be ‘protected’ by our pretty useless wildlife protection laws. I am also in no doubt that the whole of the animal farming sector is the barrier to the re-introduction of many predator species who belong, naturally, in our ecosystems. People who breed pheasants for others to kill for fun do not like badgers, because they will take pheasant eggs, and even young chicks, and ‘spoil’ the sport and ‘steal’ some of the profits. Yet, who has the more right to be on that land? The badger who is a Native wild creature, with a birthright of free, wild living - not some unnecessary ‘industry’ based on violence and greed. Several of those going out with guns to gleefully shoot badgers will be that variety of human being we call gamekeepers - and quite a ‘game’ it is to be sure, slaughtering wild animals and shooting birds from the sky - what fun!

There is oat milk, hemp milk,almond milk and coconut milk - it isn’t all soya. You can get non dairy versions of yogurt, ice cream, custard, cream and chocolate.

Many will be in the Free From sections of supermarkets, others will just be further along in the chiller or freezer aisle. They are all delicious and much better for you than the milk of another species, laced with growth hormone and antibiotics and an ‘acceptable level of pus’.

If anyone wishes to support those who are out at night trying to prevent badgers getting killed, please look up ‘Stop The Cull’ on Facebook or Twitter for details. You can also google The Badger Trust or any of the Wildlife Trusts in the West Country - Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset.

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and arthritis in later age, breast and prostate cancers, and Type 2 diabetes. Most people in the world do not consume dairy - and they have very few incidences of all these conditions. When Colin T Campbell conducted his research into the traditional Chinese diet and compared it with the diets of Westernised Chinese, he discovered that diets high in animal products are the main cause of most of the diseases which cripple the NHS today cancers, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. The book, called The China Study is erudite and well -researched and written in a way that all of us can understand.

Anyone who cares about badgers should - and could easily - ditch dairy. It would mean you stopped supporting an industry which wants to shoot badgers instead of cleaning up its own act, as well as probably lining you up for a few health problems they don’t wish you to know about. Plant-based milks are a healthy alternative and use up a lot less water, per litre, to produce, so are far more sustainable and environmentally sound.

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Kids Play

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There’s lots going on for pre-schoolers

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Christ Church with St Philip Parent and Toddler Group 9.30 until 11.15am - see Monday Worcester Park Baptist Church 9.30-11.30- see Monday. we have vacancies on a Wednesday

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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

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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

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Christ Church with St Philip Parent and Toddler Group 9.30 until 11.15am - see Monday

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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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