Worcester Park Life
KT4’s FREE independent community magazine and business guide August 12 issue 51 Inside 7
Worcester Park History by David Rymill
14
On the Grapevine by the Vin Bin
16
How to manage excessive tree shade
22
View from the City by Justin Urquart Stewart
43
Square Dancing comes to Worcester Park
and lots, lots more...
www.wplife.co.uk
TOLWORTH FENCING COMPANY LTD Est. 1960 With over 50 years in business we are one of surrey’s longest running fencing companies. All Closeboard Fencing Materials Timber Posts n Lapped Panels n Palisade Fencing n Concrete Posts & Gravel Boards n Sleepers n Decking n Steel Palisade Fencing n Chainlink Fencing n n
OUR OWN HANDMADE PRODUCTS Closeboard Panels Gates Trellis
Now Supplying Quality Fencing Materials at unbelievable prices! Both Trade & Domestic customers welcome. Call us on 020 8330 0865 and see how much you can save! Unit 16, 193 Garth Road Morden Surrey SM4 4LZ
www.tolworthfencingcompany.com tolworthfencing@hotmail.co.uk
2
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
2012 Ladies Only Midnight Memories Sponsored Walk Saturday 22nd September Starts and Finishes from St Bedes Centre, behind St Raphael’s Hospice, North Cheam Contact: Suzi Forland
020 8644 3857 or visit www.straphaels.org.uk Email: fundraising@straphaels.org.uk
Join a 5 mile Ladies Only Midnight Walk on Saturday 22nd September 2012 Route: North Cheam / Worcester Park Entry Fee: ÂŁ15 per person + sponsorship Pre-registration essential
3
Why not get together a group of family, friends or colleagues from work and do the walk together? To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
3
Editor’s letter Well, my sun-dance has worked!! (and just in time for the start of the school summer holidays!) Last month, I wrote about how the sun was shining and we were looking forward to a glorious summer - little did I know that just around the corner, the wettest July on record was looming…! That said, the British weather didn’t dampen our spirits and we all cheered our way through Murray’s centre court battle with Federer (with the roof on, as course!) whilst we dodged the showers. August is often a quiet month, with many families (particularly those with school age children) disappearing for a well-earned break or “staycation”. Thanks to those of you who got in touch to praise the wonderful Day Lily Garden on show during July
4
in Shadbolt Park. As one of you wrote ‘it has been rather beautiful and uplifting, enjoyed by many people and is a credit to the people who tend the park’. So, why not dust down your deckchair and relax in the sunshine in your garden or one of our lovely parks with the August issue of the Worcester Park Life – assuming the rain hasn’t come back…. Enjoy! Particularly now that we can breathe a sigh of relief as the major gasworks in the area (and associated problems with parking, noise and access) are now more or less completed.! Jenny Editor & Publisher Next copy deadline: 17th Aug Published by Malden Media Limited 36 Rosebery Avenue, KT3 4JS E: jenny@maldenmedia.co.uk 020 8336 2915
www.nmvv.co.uk
Also publishing Malden’s Village Voice
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
TSD Bespoke Building HPV A4L 20/09/2011 14:34 Page 1
Here at TSD we cater for almost every building service Please contact our dedicated friendly team for a free estimate or any advice you may need Domestic and Commercial work welcome
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Renovations & Alterations Painting, Decorating & Wallpapering Porches, Conservatories & Windows Door and window locks and handles repaired or replaced Misted/broken sealed double glazed units replaced Conservatory roofs repaired or replaced All Aspects of Roofing, Guttering, Fascias & Soffits Kitchen/Bathroom Installations Driveways • Fencing, Patio’s & Landscaping All Aspects Of Plastering & Pebble Dashing All Bespoke Building Works Carried Out Loft Conversions New basements design and build Plumbing & Heating, New Boiler Installations, Service & Repairs All Aspects of Electrical Work Extensions • Carpentry & Flooring All Aspects of Tree Work & Stump Grinding Complete Rubbish Removal & Site Clearances Curtain and Blind design and installation service Tiling/Stonework Bespokely made Wardrobes, Chest of drawers and more Emergency call out for Plumbing, Gas and Electrics Swimming Pool and Hot Tub design and build Brick and Block work carried out Garage door replacements in a large variety of designs and colours
Testimonial Dear Tom I would like to start by saying a big thank you . Myself & Margaret are incredibly happy with the outcome of our new kitch en. From the very beginning of the job to the very end your help , advice and knowledge I believe made all the difference to a perfect finish. We can’t believe the tran sformation from how it looked before to how it looks now. I can hon estly say I have never met a builder who takes such pride in his work. I also didn’t think I would eve r meet a builder who is more fussy than the cust omer themselves. Thank you to all your team who wer e always polite, thoughtf ul & professional. I will of course always be using TSD to carry out all our future work & will alwa ys with great pleasure recommend you to frien ds, family & potential customers. Best Regards
5
info@tsdbespokebuildingservicesltd.co.uk www.tsdbespokebuildingservicesltd.co.uk To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
529550
5
O U R L AT E S T ‘N E X T G E N E R AT I O N’ S H O W R O O M
NOW OPEN
Visit us today... ...enjoy a coffee whilst you view our latest styles of windows, doors and conser vatories
E s t a b l i s h e d
i n
1 9 9 1
7, Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park KT4 8TL 0208 330 2170 48, High Street, Cheam SM3 9Ql 0208 770 7555
(w) www.cheamwindows.co.uk W I N D O W S , D O O R S , O R A N G E R I E S , C O N S E R V AT O R I E S , G L A Z E D E X T E N S I O N S, B E S P O K E S H U T T E R S & M U C H M O R E
6
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
Worcester Park History This month we look at Worcester Park’s celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Many local people enjoyed street parties. In Elmstead Gardens, clusters of gazebos and tables stretched from the top to the foot of the road. In Longfellow Road, which has seen street parties on several occasions, there was the traditional line of tables running down the road outside the playground; the tables were used for a children’s tea including a specially-decorated cake. A festive cake was also enjoyed at St Mary’s Church, following a special commemorative service. A number of the roads arranged entertainment: Beverley Road and Longfellow Road both had children’s entertainers, and the former also had a three-piece band. At Leyfield adults and children took part in slow bicycle races. Many houses were decorated with flags and bunting, especially in the roads which were holding parties – Donnington Road being a good example. Worcester Park Station also took on a festive appearance, with bunting and red, white and blue flowers alongside the steps at the top of Station Approach, courtesy of the Worcester Parkers WI. We also had the chance to join in with the network of over 4000 Jubilee beacons around the UK and Commonwealth, thanks to the Cuddington Residents’ Association which arranged a beacon-lighting at 10.26 pm on Monday 4 June in Parker’s Field, Royal Avenue, attended by over 200 people – this was followed by a magnificent display of fireworks. The Association also organised a tea party for around 100 children, relocated from Shadbolt Park to Rowe Hall because of the weather. Our illustrations this month include views of streetparties and the beacon ceremony. Many thanks to all who made me welcome when I toured some of the events; if you think you may have been in one of my photographs and would like a copy, please get in touch. Worcester Park can also claim an involvement in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on Sunday 3 June. Local resident Cedge Charlton was rowing in the ManPowered Boats section; he writes: “Our boat, the Viking, was built by Harland and Wolff as a lifeboat for the TSS Worcestershire launched in 1904. Her mother ship was sunk by a German mine off Colombo, Ceylon, during the First World War. 14th Richmond Sea Scouts acquired her in 1935 and all her present crew learned to row in her during the late 1940s. She is maintained by the ‘old rover crew’ who row her each year in the Great River Race,
22 miles on the Thames between Greenwich and Ham House; average age at the moment is nearly 75. We were afloat for 8hrs 30 mins for the Pageant and were well wet and cold by the time we came ashore, but very happy to have had the honour to take part.” Dr Bowen-Perkins of the Shadbolt Park Surgery was also involved, on Elvin, the Dunkirk ‘Little Ship’ which he has restored. The Pageant website (www. thamesdiamondjubileepageant.org) explains her role in the rescue of troops from the Continent: Elvin left Ramsgate late on 2 June 1940, and arrived at Dunkirk at
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH: • DEPRESSION? • PANIC ATTACKS? • ANXIETY?
• ADDICTIONS?
• STRESS?
• ANGER PROBLEMS?
• PHOBIAS?
• POOR SLEEP PATTERNS?
I can also help with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and low self-esteem. I am a counsellor/psychotherapist based in Worcester Park and hold a Human Givens Diploma (with merit). Human Givens therapy was developed about twenty years ago and works with the client to establish which of their emotional needs are not being met in balance. My method using the Human Givens approach to 7 person). counselling is holistic (treating the whole I establish which of the client’s emotional needs are not being met and then help them to get these met in a healthy and effective way.
Please contact me for a confidential appointment and feel better soon! Mobile Telephone No: 07580
169 591
email: stellawarriner@gmail.com
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
7
first light. They had no charts, but simply followed the traffic and steered for the glare of the fires and the shellbursts. As soon as they could see, they went alongside the eastern pier, where a column of soldiers was drawn up. A French officer called out, “Combien des soldats?” The skipper could not remember the French for 25, so he shouted “trente”, which was more than they could comfortably hold! But another was admitted when one of the French pleaded: “mon ami!” They landed 25 French and 8 British troops on the North-East wall at Ramsgate. A permanent reminder of the Jubilee can be seen outside Griffiths Close in Cheam Common Road, where a tree has been dedicated by 4th Worcester Park Scout Group, donated by the Worcester Park Forum and Traders. And finally, a date for your diaries: St Mary’s Church, Cuddington, at the top of The Avenue, will be participating in the Heritage Open Days scheme once again. The church will be open on Saturday 8 September from 11am to 5pm, and there will be a display of maps of Worcester Park through four centuries, and an exhibition about Cuddington Fetes, Fairs and Fundays through the 60 years of the Queen’s reign. There is no charge, all are welcome, there is plenty of parking, the building is largely accessible to wheelchair users (including wc) and tea and coffee will be available. We also hope to have copies
8
of my new book about Worcester Park, Old Malden and North Cheam on sale. David Rymill david.rymill@hants.gov.uk 8330 6563
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
COOMBE C OAC H WO R KS
w w w. c o o m b ec o a c h wo r k s . c o. u k We provide a comprehensive range of bodywork and paintwork services. Each job is carried out by our fully trained and qualified technicians Call us or drop in for details of:
• Free estimates • Assistance with claims • General bodywork and paint repairs • Air conditioning services • Alloy wheel repairs dents / scratches • Plastic trim repairs • Small repairs, dents and dings • Vehicle servicing to all makes We have both car and commercial accident repair departments. Free estimates and assistance with all bodywork and paint repairs. Servicing and mechanical repairs. Servicing from £75.00. All leading brands of tyre supplied. Wheel balancing and tracking. Loan cars provided if available.
REMEMBER YOU CAN CHOOSE WHERE TO GET YOUR CAR REPAIRED. COOMBE C OAC H WO R KS
BRING YOUR CAR TO COOMBE COACHWORKS FOR 15% OFF YOUR EXCESS On production of this voucher. Terms and Conditions apply. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
w w w. c o o m b ec o a c h wo r k s . c o. u k
COOMBE COACHWORKS
SMART REPAIR SPECIALIST GUIDE - Prices From:
• Please allow £80 for blending if metallic paintwork • 24 hour turnaround • Valet/cleaning service available • Alloy wheel repairs • Plastic trim repairs • Collection and delivery of vehicle • Small dents included in paint price • Local repairs from £60 + VAT • Insurance repairs carried out
SPECIAL OFFER
A P P ROV E D R E PA I R E R F O R :
COOMBE 9
C OAC H WO R KS
1 Sandiford Road, Cheam, Surrey SM3 9RN Tel: 020 8641 0060 • Fax: 020 8644 8056 www.coombecoachworks.co.uk Email: COOMBE@coachworks.fsbusiness.co.uk
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
9
10
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
Time to change your mattress? ADVERTISEMENT
Most people sleep on it and pay the price. A tired mattress can leave you feeling just as tired too
By Sandra Haynes
I
s your mattress over 7 years old, saggy or just not as comfortable as it used to be? Putting off replacing it can lead to disturbed sleep, morning tiredness, stiff neck and back ache. In fact, it’s the main reason for lack of sleep for most people – they just don’t realize it.
your weight. Eventually they become so weakened they retain your shape creating dips and hollows across the surface of the mattress. It’s this unevenness and lack of support that causes the body to toss and turn during the night. The lumpier it gets the more disturbed sleep you’re likely to get.
The benefits of a new mattress to you
● You’ll sleep much better Buying a new mattress might for longer seem like an expense you can ● Fall asleep quicker and manage without but it’s one of far easier the most valuable things you ● Wake up feeling far more can do to improve your health refreshed and general well being. ● Aches and pains will simply What happens to your fade away old mattress over time? ● Well rested you’ll feel happier in yourself The main problem is deteriorating support. Over ● You’ll find you have that much more energy time, the springs inside your mattress lose their firmness ● Handle the stresses of the day much more easily so they start to sag under
Right now, you’ll PAY LESS to regain a good nights sleep with our EXTRA DISCOUNT SPECIAL OFFER!
● Over 3000 top quality mattresses in stock ● All types - Pocket Sprung, Memory & Latex Foam ● Guaranteed cheaper than the Internet Take this luxury Visco ● Try before you buy plus same day delivery Pocket Memory Foam ● Old mattress disposal service
Mattress for example. The very latest in mattress design, it uses a combination of pressure relieving memory foam and the finest pocket springs for the most comfortable and restful night’s sleep of your life. Not only that as you can see from the table below, you could SAVE UP TO £200!
SAVE
UP TO
£200
SIZE
WAS
WITH VOUCHER
SAVE
Single (75cm)
£149
£99
£50
FREE
Double (120cm)
£299
£199
£100
FREE
King (150cm)
£399
£299
£100
FREE
DELIVERY
✁
Extra discount voucher WORTH up to £200 This voucher entitles the holder to £50 off a Single Mattress, £100 off a Double or King and £200 off a Super King.
11
CUT OUT VOUCHER OR BRING THIS ADVERT WITH YOU TO CLAIM YOUR EXTRA DISCOUNT ON THE MATTRESS OF YOUR CHOICE!
Beckenham
421 Croydon Road Beckenham, Kent BR3 3PP 020 8658 2242
Horley*
Leatherhead
30 Balcombe Road 22 – 30 North Street Horley, West Sussex Leatherhead, Surrey RH6 9AA KT22 7AT 01293 825901 01372 388223 *Closing down sale - Offers may vary
Morden
1 – 3 London Road Morden, Surrey SM4 5HX 020 3044 0008
All store opening times: 9am - 6pm Mon - Sat, 11am - 5pm Sun
New Malden (B&Q) Unit 2, 175 Burlington Road New Malden, Surrey KT3 4LU 020 3441 1105
Wallington
59 Stafford Road Wallington, Surrey SM6 9AP 020 8669 0273
www.hamseys.co.uk
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
11
They’re waiting for your call Ruth Jemmett asks: Could YOU Be A Volunteer? In a Utopian world there would be no need for charities, support groups or volunteers. In such a place governments would put the needs of fellow human beings way above encouraging us to gain fulfilment from chasing after professional achievements, monetary gain, personal gratification or getting involved in wars. But hey-ho - life isn’t perfect. Sadly, we are a very long way from achieving such an ideal, and in order for our society to function adequately, we have to rely on the goodwill of a large silent army that we often take for granted - namely, The Volunteer. For the most part, people are blessed with relatively normal families ( I don’t think a PERFECTLY normal one exists!) and fairly good health. Consequently it is easy for the majority of us to trot along in our blinkered lives, only being reminded of “those less fortunate” when we have a charity collection tin shaken in front of us by a ‘chugger’ in a shopping centre. In the hurly-burly of our busy lives we often lose sight of the fact that many charities actually depend on volunteers in order to exist. I too, lived in my own little bubble for many years, scurrying away from collection tins, and generally feeling smug that I was one of ’us’ and not ’them’. It was only when I was shaken out of my complacency by the arrival of my birth damaged son many years ago, that I was suddenly thrown into a strange parallel universe where I looked for support from voluntary workers to make my life bearable. Until I was touched by a major life tragedy I didn’t realise that such unsung heroes often keep the cogs and wheels of many people’s lives turning. Yes, of course The National Health Service were there, as were Social Services, who I had to apply to for necessary and costly equipment, (and I was very grateful for it at the time) but where would I have been if volunteer drivers hadn’t ferried me and my son to literally hundreds of hospital appointments over the years? At that time I had neither the income or time to drive. They were my saviours - and only a tiny section of a vast caring army. As time went on, I too, was in a position to be a volunteer for others - and it certainly opened my eyes. As I worked alongside such special people I became awestruck at the selflessness, dedication and sheer hard work that each volunteer put into their own particular calling. I was inspired to emulate their efforts, and eventually ended up sitting on five charity committees. As meetings were held in the evenings it meant that I could do such work while my son was asleep at home, being cared for by either my husband or mother. I could fit telephone calls and typing work for the charities around his school hours, and soon realised that although my son was very disabled, there were countless other families in worse positions. I began to count my blessings. Of course we can’t all be Mother Theresa, but
12
if each of us helps our local community just a bit, without looking for glory or financial gain, the feeling of achievement is tremendous, and more importantly, it helps us to be less selfish and inward looking. No - we can’t solve all the world’s problems, but we can chip away at our own little corner, gradually improving things for countless others. We are often told that many people in our over-populated society are lonely. There really is no need to be, when so many groups are crying out for helpers. Many people say they have no time for such work, but even contributing a couple of hours here and there can make such a difference to other people’s lives. During my years as a volunteer I worked alongside busy mothers, medical professionals, probation officers and teachers - indeed all very busy people. Voluntary work can be a gateway to making many new friends. Working for a common cause can forge lifelong bonds. Indeed, some of my dearest friends are those I met during my volunteering days. You might say “But what have I got to offer?”. Some people can use their own life experiences to help others. Parents can pass on their knowledge to the upcoming generation. Those who are empathetic might be drawn to training as a Bereavement Counsellor or a Samaritan. Hands-on work with physically disabled people can be especially rewarding. After all, one day that person in the wheelchair might be you …. We must never take the voluntary sector for granted. The term “do-gooders” is often hurled sarcastically at such people. With so many miscreants seemingly determined to make our world a BAD place to live in, we, perhaps, need the selfless volunteer more than ever. Do you think that you might be that special person who makes the difference? I’m so glad that I lifted that ‘phone all those years ago to ask about a bereavement counselling course. It changed my life - and hopefully changed the life of others for the better. You too could change lives by volunteering for a cause that suits your personality and skills. They are waiting for your call. People who are awaiting your call in the Worcester Park area: EPSOM VOLUNTEERS BUREAU - 01372 722911 SUTTON VOLUNTEER CENTRE - 0208 661 5900 KINGSTON VOLUNTEER CENTRE 0208 255 8685 Also you can contact: do-it.org.uk Ruth Jemmett is a Member of The Society of Authors Copyright 9.7.12
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
newmalden@ parryanddrewett.com
www.parryanddrewett.com
parryanddrewett.com Proudly independent since 1969
New Malden 21 High Street, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4BY
020 8949 0955
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
13
13
On the grapevine Aret Kapetanovic @ The Vin Bin on how to come up with an effortless gourmet meal! Like many women, I’m a romantic. Like many men, my husband is not. Don’t get me wrong he certainly has his moments, but after twelve years together, I’ve resigned myself to the fact that if I require a little romancing, I’d better suggest it myself! I’m often asked for suggestions for birthday and anniversary gifts by panicked male friends, and while their other halves are likely to be perfectly happy with traditional gestures like flowers or chocolates, lets be honest, it’s not exactly pushing the boat out effort wise. I’ve made a discovery this year and come up with a cunning plan to score the menfolk some serious brownie points, so ladies look away now! Gents, how about preparing a gourmet, award worthy meal for your other half? Fear not, I am not for a moment suggesting that you come over all Heston Blumenthal, but a far simpler solution. The secret is www.cookfood.net. This ingenious family run company, offers award winning, chef prepared frozen meals delivered straight to your door! They aim to create fantastic dishes, prepared by hand using the same ingredients and techniques you would at home, and they don’t disappoint. If you’re really careful, you could fool the other half into thinking that the Beef wellington was indeed the result of you slaving in the kitchen for hours on end, with love in your heart! I first came across this great concept at New Years while enjoying our ‘staycation’ in Lymington, Hampshire (highly recommended). What a great idea for those of us who don’t have a great deal of time to cook , but still want to eat well and enjoy a special evening in without the stress of preparation, or the guilt that follows giving in to the local takeaway! Imagine my excitement when on my return to Worcester Park, I discovered that there is a Cook shop in Epsom! It’s close enough to drop in and choose your meals yourself, or just sit back and let someone bring a delicious dinner to you (they even do an amazing BBQ selection for summer entertaining!)
14
As you know, something would be amiss if I didn’t talk about wine at some point in this article, and so I thought I’d take the guess work out of choosing a wine to match a few of their gorgeous ‘special nights in’ meals. Roasted Confit of Duck with a Juniper Berry Sauce. This dish works really well with a peppery red wine, such as a predominantly Grenache blend. My personal recommendation is the La Citadelle Sablet from Boutinot and for around £10.99, you can’t go wrong! This Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre blend and it’s flavours of black cherry and black pepper, plays well against the sweet, gamey earthiness of the Duck. Sea Bass with Asparagus tips and Linguine in a Lobster and Saffron Bisque. I love this because and you can go white or red with your wine choice. A crisp un-oaked Chardonnay is the way to go with the white, I recommend the South African Dusty Road un-oaked Chardonnay. Choose a light red like a Pinot noir, or a South African Old Vine Cinsault from Percheron. Last but definitely not least, Risotto with porcini Mushrooms and lemon and sage butter. This vegetarian option is stunning! You can pair this with a light Italian red like a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, or you could go all out with a gorgeous English sparkling Rose such as Ridgeview Fitzrovia (served at Buckingham Palace!).
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
15
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
15
How to manage excessive tree shade .
A frequent point of discussion with customers is over the scale of trees both in your own and neighbours gardens affecting your lawns and borders. This page reflects on these issues and suggests options to alleviate the shade issues. Some gardens are much more prone to excessive shade issues than others. Where a tree has a southerly position it can cast a large shadow across your garden, this is most noticeable in the spring and autumn where the angle of the sun is low across the horizon. The problem is amplified where the trees are evergreens such as Leylandii conifers and have grown to a significant height. Both for your own garden and as a considerate neighbour it is worth doing a check every year or so to observe if trees you own are creating too much shade.
In terms of lawns it is possible to re turf or seed areas around trees with more shade tolerant grass species which may not produce as nice a lawn surface but do give a good cover. Likewise shade tolerant shrubs can be planted around the borders of trees to provide ground cover. Where there are several trees together the competition for light can cause trees to either develop an unbalanced crown (asymmetric) or lead to a single stem “shooting” for light and having a limited middle or lower crown. Some trees that cannot compete for the light at these growth rates than faster growing species such as Ash, Leylandii and Eucalyptus will experience dieback. By managing the size of the faster growing trees
Qualified, professional and experienced staff are happy to give advice and information on all your arboricultural queries Free Quotes Fully NPTC Qualified Tree Reductions / Crown Thins Tree Felling
Stump Removal Hedgeworks Tree Surveys & Reports Fire log deliveries
Office: 020 8399 0103 • Mobile: 07980 903881 rjtreeservices@yahoo.co.uk • www.rj-treeservices.co.uk
LOOK FOR THE RED TREE! R.J.Tree Services, Berrylands, Surbiton
16
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
you can therefore control excessive shade and at the same time encourage diversity in a range of tree species. If you feel that a neighbours tree is causing you a problem with too much shade we suggest that a friendly discussion is the best starting point. Quite often your neighbour may not even be aware that this problem exists and will be more than willing to have some surgery to resolve the issue. The problem is usually a little more complicated where the property is let out and communication with the landlord or managing agent is required. Do remember that if the tree in a neighbouring property has a Tree Preservation Order or is in a Conservation Area a planning application will be needed that gives the name and contact details of the tree owner with their or an agents signature on the form. Tree Surgery to control shade issues. Three options are possible for improving light conditions, it is often an idea to combine some of them to maximise the desired effect. As a general rule of thumb it is advisable to not exceed works that remove more than 30% of foliage bearing structure for a tree, we suggest that surgery aims to still end up retaining a natural shape to the crown of the tree and minimise the hazards of dieback from the pruning points. A crown thin is designed to lighten the crown to allow more light to penetrate whilst leaving the existing shape of the tree canopy. The weak, thin and crossing limbs as well as secondary branches are removed to create this level of thinning. A crown reduction reshapes the whole canopy taking in the top and sides pruning each limb to a suitable fork or bud to allow re-growth from these points. A crown lift (or crown raise) takes out the lower limbs of a tree to give clearance above ground level. The limit to this technique depends upon the shape and amount of middle and upper crown, the surgery should not be done as to create a “lollipop” from where the trunk is too tall for the canopy above it. Our advice is to carefully consider all the options in managing shade issues and if necessary get free advice from arborists like R J Tree Services.
#1 Handyman Services Painting & Decorating, Fencing, Patios, Decks, Flat Packs, Odd Jobs, Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Move in/out cleaning
Mob: 07980 065466 Evenings: 0208 224 0830 www.extremecpm.co.uk
Andy Reeve
Plumbing & Heating Engineer ALL PLUMBING SERVICES from tap washers, toilets & garden taps through to installation of Central Heating Systems, Kitchens & Bathrooms.
No call out charges • Over 30 years in the trade
Mob : 07973 733649 / Tel : 020 8393 0180 andyreeve.plumber@virginmedia.com www.andyreeve.webs.com
As “the local plumber” I’m pleased to be a part of the New Malden Village Voice and Worcester Park Life communities, living and working with the people in the area. The publications bring me a lot of my local work and Jenny manages my Ad in a very helpful, professional manner. I’ve been a regular advertiser in both magazines for a couple of years now and would thoroughly recommend the service to other local, small businesses. Andy Reeve, plumber
Cypress Garden Services “A cut above the rest” One Off Tidy-ups Regular maintenance Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Landscaping Tree Surgery Stump Grinding Strimming and Weeding Path & Patio Washing Garden Waste Removed Japenese knot weed 17 removal advice & action For a free quote call Andrew Cudd
020 8944 9882 07958 727272
info@cypressgardenservices.co.uk www.cypressgardenservices.co.uk To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
17
H
S C HO
OL
B U RY
E
ST
H OU S
WE
WESTBURY HOUSE SCHOOL
AN INDEPENDENT PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 3 TO 11 YEARS
Pupils’ moral, social and cultural development is outstanding. The school is successful in creating a happy family atmosphere in which each pupil can flourish.
A LOVE OF LEARNING IS FOR LIFE
80 WESTBURY ROAD NEW MALDEN SURREY KT3 5AS
Tel: 020 8942 5885 / Fax: 020 8942 5885 18
E-mail: info@westburyhouse.surrey.sch.uk Website: Please remember to www.westburyhouse.surrey.sch.uk mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
SHANNON CORNER SERVICE CENTRE
•Diagnostic Equipment
•Welding
•Repairs
•MoT
We’ve been around for years! Call us on:
020 8942 9666
•Clutches
•Batteries
•Brakes
AIR CONDITIONING FROM £50 TYRES FROM SERVICING
£25 FREE VALVE & BUDGET & BALANCE ON ALL BRANDED TYRES TYRES SUPPLIED & PURCHASED FITTED
EXHAUSTS
FROM£80
LOCAL COLLECTION & DELIVERY BY ARRANGEMENT
CALL TODAY AND ASK ABOUT OUR MONTHLY OFFERS
15% OFF ANY PURCHASE
WITH THIS VOUCHER
SHANNON CORNER SERVICE CENTRE
208-212 Burlington Road, New Malden, Surrey KT3 4NP
19
Email: info@shannontyres.co.uk Web: www.shannontyres.co.uk SHANNON CORNER
D B282
DER MAL
GEORGE ROAD
NW AY A 3
BURLINGTON ROA ALBERT ROAD
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm
ROOKWOOD AVE
BEVERLEY ROAD
OPEN
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
19
Your Plants Don’t Want a ‘Holiday’ by Pippa Greenwood
If you’re going on holiday shortly, don’t forget that your garden and plants will appreciate some TLC before you leave. Time spent sorting out your plants will help keep them going and make your house look less abandoned in your absence whilst you’re away. Make sure you take care of your lawn. Give it a thorough mowing, cutting it short but without ‘scalping’ it. Take a pair of lawn edging shears, a half-moon edger or simply a sharp spade and neaten all the edges, including those next to flower beds. Edging lasts far longer than mowing, it will stop the lawn moving into the flower beds and make the grass appear more recently maintained. Make sure that all plants, especially those in containers and those forming fruit are fed well. Liquid feeds have the speediest response but controlled release fertiliser granules will last for longer. If you use a dry or granular feed, make sure that you water it well unless rain is expected. Persuade a friend or neighbour to pop in and do some watering and suggest they pick the sweet-peas and harvest some veg so you’ll both benefit. A good, thorough watering of the garden will mean that plants in open ground should be unharmed by hot weather for a good while. Plants in pots and tubs are totally reliant on you if there isn’t much rain, so make these your priority. Many plants cease flowering if faded flowers are left and allowed to start to form seeds, so remove every faded bloom before you leave. I suggest ‘dead heading’ not only the faded flowers, but also those just starting to fade. A sharp pair of scissors or just your finger and thumb should do the trick. Hanging baskets are invariably in the hottest, sunniest parts of the garden and with their roots in the air they are especially prone to drought. Unless they will be regularly watered, it’s best to carefully lower hanging baskets and stand each one on its own pot in a shady spot where it will dry out less quickly. Planters and patio pots lose moisture very readily especially if the weather is hot or windy. By carefully grouping the pots together in one place you’ll create shade around the roots of the pots, reducing the risk of drought and heat damage. Try to position more drought tolerant patio plants towards the outer edge of the group, and drought prone plants towards the cooler
20
centre. Make sure that your garden sheds and other storage areas are properly secured however it’s worth giving the padlock keys to a neighbour, just in case they need anything. Ladders, mattocks, spades and other items that could be used to break into your house (or the shed) should be removed or locked away out of sight so that they don’t encourage burglary. Finally check that any new outbreaks of pests or diseases are treated or dealt with before you go. Leave a handful of whitefly in your greenhouse, or a few greenfly on your roses, and there may well be a full-scale disaster zone when you return! Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and order your ‘Winter Thru’ Spring’ Vegetable Collection, including purple sprouting broccoli, cauliflowers, cabbages and winter lettuces plus autumn planting garlic, shallots and onions AND monthly advice and tips emails from Pippa. Orders close soon. Whilst there, visit the new products area for a great selection including signed copies of Pippa’s books, Grower Frames, cloches, raised bed kits, delightful terracotta herb planters and wall plaques, biological pest controls and lots more!
Professional & Experienced Pet Care Services!
Dog Walking • Fully Insured References Available www.mogsanddogs.com 02086411459 • 07540095680
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
Re gi ste r e d wit h t he
Home Care Services Ltd
A Comprehensive Range of Care Services •
Live-in Car e - Throughout Su rrey - 24 hour care an d/or compan ionsh ip
• Per son al Car e - t oilet ing, bat hing, dressing • “Pop - In” Service • Night Sl eeper an d Wak ing Night St aff - providing reassuran ce/night care • Household Dut ies - shopping, hou sework • M eal Preparat ion • End of Life Car e For a free professional assessment of your personal needs, please call us on 020 8393 7117
21
51 The Broadw ay - St onelei gh - Epsom - Surrey - KT17 2JE Office 9.00am - 5.00pm Tel: 020 8393 7117 - Fax: 020 8393 5535 Email: classichomecare@bt connect .com Websit e: www.classichomecareservices.co.uk To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
21
View from the city by Justin Urquhart Stewart
Even The Samba Slows... It appears that someone is slowing the Samba in Sao Paulo. The exciting tempo that was the growth of the world’s second largest developing economy has been showing some serious signs of faltering. The golden period of President Lula was always going to be hard to sustain, and it has been unfortunate for the new President, Dilma Rousseff, that she was inevitably going to see a more difficult economic climate. The Brazilian consumer has been one of the primary drivers of the economy over the past few years; however now it seems that the consumer led drive is faltering. Last week retail figures were expected to rise from April by some 0.6%; in fact they dropped by 0.8% which was the largest fall since November 2008. No doubt these were amongst the reasons that Copom (the central bank monetary policy committee) decided to cut rates by 0.5% to 8% (it was the eighth consecutive
cut since last August, when the Selic rate stood at 12.5%). They seem to be less concerned about inflationary pressures and are trying to inspire some recovery to boost the economy which has grown by a mere 0.2% on a quarterly basis since the middle of last year. Although car sales were up a little, primarily due to a tax change, construction plunged 11.3% over the month. With exports slowing and even some manufacturing returning to home territories, the authorities are seriously concerned about the sustainability of future growth levels. In stark contrast though, earlier last week the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released its composite leading indicators and reported on the Brazilian economy. Interestingly, it came out telling a very different story. In fact the OECD indicator for the economy -- South America’s largest, is signalling a turnaround in growth, and is one of the few country or regional indicators to do so. Almost every other country and region signalled economic activity below long-term trend or significantly moderating. While Japan, the U.S. and Russia all showed continued improvement in activity, the overall trend in the last quarter suggests a moderation in growth. The biggest surprise in the data was the significant slowdown in Indian and Chinese activity, a worrying sign for emerging markets dependent on commodity exports. measure is an index of 200 economic series that usually correspond to changes in the business cycle. While no index can perfectly call a slowdown in economic
020 8335 PC and Laptop Repairs 4224 From
£55
No Fix No Fee
Virus Removal * Memory Upgrade * No Power Wireless Network Installation * Internet Set-up Data Recovery * On-Site Repairs * ….. and more WPL03
22
FREE 4 Gig Pen drive with every repair of £55 and over with this advert. 3 Windsor Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8ES
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
activity, the OECD measure is fairly well respected for its robustness and accuracy. For Brazil, expectations have been driven down to growth of just 2.0% for this year and sentiment is extremely negative. However, when faced with an uncertain global economy, the government seems to be turning to a series of heavy-handed policies influenced by populist sentiment and industrial cronyism. This is often seen with policies which seem almost protectionist in their attitudes. Squeezed by a strong national currency, Brazilian manufacturers have found themselves becoming increasingly
uncompetitive against foreign rivals and are considered one of the main drags on the economy. Seemingly the cost of being in Brazil has put off overseas manufacturers and we have even seen examples of some moving out. I think the comparative graph of the Dow Jones and the iShares Brazilian indices tell an interesting story and underlines why we all need to be wary of fashion fads and headlines. Source: NASDAQ
North Cheam Sports & Social Club Telephone: 020 8644 8469
New members and families welcome Membership: Single - £10 • Family - £15 • Oap - £5 • 2 Large function rooms available for various occasions • BBQ & Large Beer Garden • Kids Arcade / Games room • All live sports shown live in glorious HD • Pool, Darts & Poker • Live Music & Disco / Karaoke
23
658 London Road North Cheam, Surrey SM3 9BY you... d to seeing lard Look forwar northcheamsocial@yahoo.co.uk nd Sue Mil a y n o T www.northcheamsportsandsocialclub.co.uk To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
23
Summer recipe tips Home-Made Burgers It’s the barbecue season and nothing tastes better than delicious home-made char-grilled burgers. Follow these top tips for the best burgers around… Always choose good quality premium minced steak for the best flavour but pick one that has some fat in it – don’t buy extra lean mince as the burgers will dry out too much during cooking. Try asking your local butcher to mince some rump or chuck steak with about 20% fat content. For four quarter pounder burgers you’ll need 500g mince. • Mince is fairly bland so you’ll need to add plenty of flavouring. Grated or very finely chopped onion and minced garlic form the basic flavouring but you add whatever dried or fresh herb, spice or seasoning you like.You’ll need to add 5-10ml (1-2tsp) salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper too. • A handful of fresh breadcrumbs and a little beaten egg will also help to bind the mince together and prevent the burgers from breaking up during cooking. Whizz all the ingredients in a food
Emerald Plastering pride ourselves on our excellent reputation, customer service, reliability and high standards of workmanship. Services include; • Skimming • Hardwall & Bonding • Plasterboard • Dot & Dab • Coving • Damage Repairs or Removing and Replacing • Full Public Liability Insurance Proud Members of: Trustatrader.com and Rated People
07884 328840 Office: 020 8641 7086 www.emeraldplastering.co.uk Mobile:
24
processor until the mixture starts holding together or use clean hands to mix as thoroughly as possible. • Shape the burgers into round flat discs with wetted hands. To get perfectly round shapes press the mixture into a metal pastry cutter. Don’t over handle the burgers or they will be tough and dry when cooked. • Ensure that burgers are cooked all the way through and there is no pinkness in the middle. To check this press the burger down with a fish slice – if there are pink juices oozing out then cook for a few more minutes. • If you want a change from the classic sesame seed bun why not serve the cooked burgers on top of wedges of toasted ciabatta bread spread with a little mustard mayo or pack into warmed and split pitta breads with salad or coleslaw. • Try a fresh tomato relish instead of ketchup – just peel and finely dice a couple of ripe plum tomatoes and mix with a little olive oil, fresh chopped basil, a pinch of sugar and salt and freshly ground black pepper.
SWIM SCHOOL LTD Make sure your children are safe in water *Summer intensive courses* In Epsom throughout the summer holidays
Swimming lessons all abilities from age 3 Diving courses and stroke clinics Term time courses available in:Worcester Park, Epsom, Chessington, Sutton, Croydon, Ashtead & Purley Also available during term time water polo, synchronised swimming, life saving etc. For more information bookings etc. phone
020 8335 3536 Or visit our website
www.atlantisswimschool.co.uk
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
‘Helping children achieve their personal best’
An independent preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3 to 11 years. Please arrange to and Please arrange a visit visit tosee seeus usinon inaction action and Please join us for a our Open Morning Saturday comeand and see see for we allall soso come for yourself yourselfwhy weare are 15th October 9:30am-12pm orwhy arrange a visit. proud of proud of our ourschool school We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Tel: 020 89420754
25 E-mail - info@thestudyschool.co.uk • Website - www.thestudyschool.co.uk
57 Thetford Road, New Malden KT3 5DP To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
25
Number Cruncher 1
2
3
5
4
6
8
9
13
7
10
11
14
12
15
16 17
18
19
21
22 25
26
23 27
20 24
28
House Clearance Specialists
29
Across
ŠPuzzlepress.co.uk
1. 5 Across multiplied by 22 Across (5) 5. 17 Across plus 19 (3) 6. 21 Across multiplied by nine (3) 8. One fifteenth of 23 Down (2) 9. 17 Across plus 21 Across (3) 11. One fifth of 17 Across (2) 13. 16 squared (3) 15. Pounds in eight stone (3) 16. 3 Down multiplied by 22 Down (5) 17. Seconds in four minutes (3) 19. Seconds in nine minutes (3) 21. Square root of 625 (2) 22. 13 Across minus ten (3) 24. One third of 17 Across (2) 25. 14 squared (3) 27. 22 Across multiplied by two (3) 29. 1 Across plus 19036 (5)
Down 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8.
28 Down minus 21 Across (2) 25 Across multiplied by two (3) 21 Across multiplied by five (3) 8 Across minus one (2) 6 Across plus ten (3) 19 Across plus one (3) 206 squared plus 13 Across plus one third of 28 Down (5) 10. 1 Across plus 24 Across (5) 12. 29 Across minus 50 (5) 14. 15 Down multiplied by six (3) 15. 21 Across plus 24 Across (3) 18. 7 Down minus 28 Down (3) 20. 21 Across plus 18 Down plus six (3) 22. 15 Across plus 21 Across plus 3 Down (3) 23. 15 Across plus 27 Across plus 4 Down minus one (3) 26. One quarter of 2 Down (2) 28. One seventh of 14 Down (2)
26
mail@bitsandbobsclearance.co.uk Furniture, antiques, collectibles & ornaments bought & sold BROWSERS WELCOMED BUYERS CUDDLED!!
WE BUY UNWANTED and JEWELLERY AND SCRAP Better prices paid than companies currently advertising on TV!!
Fully itemised and illustrated Probate Valuations, Probate Office approved Registered Waste Carriers
www.bitsandbobsclearance.co.uk
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
020 8330 7557 - Sales 020 8330 7887 - Lettings www.brownsresidential.co.uk
August
Property Supplement
Stoneleigh £599,950
27
• Detached Family Home
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Lawned Rear Garden
• Three Bath/Shower Rooms
• Study & Utility Room
• Off Street Parking
• Four Bedrooms
• Two Reception Rooms
• Integral Single Garage
Worcester l New Malden l Cheam Worcester Park l Stoneleigh l in Ewell Advertise Park Life for less than £1 a day
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
27
DEAR READERS March jenny@maldenmedia.co.uk
Sales - 020 8330 7557 Lettings - 020 8330 7887 www.brownsresidential.co.uk
Sales, Lettings, Land & New Homes
Amberley Gardens Stoneleigh
£499,950
• Five Bedroom Semi
• Two Reception Rooms
• Integral Garage
• Extended Kitchen
• Lawned Rear Garden
• Popular Residential Road
• Three Bath/Shower Rooms • Utility Area
• Off Street Parking
Sandringham Road Worcester Park
£409,950
• Extended Semi Detached
• Modern Kitchen
• Conservatory
• Two Bath/Shower Rooms
• Study
• O.S.P Four Cars
• Four Bedrooms
28
• Through Reception
• South Facing Garden
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
WORCESTER PARK LIFE
To view our full selection of properties scan this QR code with your smart phone
www.ourkt4.com jenny@maldenmedia.co.uk
Independent Estate Agency... At Its Best
£499,950
• Extended Semi
£484,950
• Three/Four Bedrooms
Worcester Park
• Luxury Kitchen/Dining Room
Stoneleigh
• Garage & O.S.P
£359,950
• Three Bedrooms
£289,950
29 • Three Bedrooms
Motspur Park
• Downstairs Cloakroom
Worcester Park
• No Ongoing Chain
• Five Bedrooms
• Through Reception
• Conservatory
• Attractive Rear Garden
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
29
Sales - 020 8330 7557 Lettings - 020 8330 7887 www.brownsresidential.co.uk
£2,100 PCM
• Four Bedrooms
Worcester Park
• Unfurnished
• Town House
£950 PCM Worcester Park
• Two Bedrooms • First Floor Flat • Unfurnished
Planning your next move? Vendor’s Solicitor Fee & EPC cost deducted from our Sole Agency Commission (subject to Terms & Conditions). Exclusive member of The Guild of Professional Estate Agents for the Worcester Park area with a national network approaching 700 offices. 3D colour floor plans on all sole agency instructions (subject to Terms & Conditions).
Four page colour supplements in Worcester Park Life, New Malden’s Village Voice and Ewell & Stoneleigh Connection. Extensive internet advertising on all the major property portals.
Contact Browns Residential Browns Residential
1 Park House, Park Terrace, Worcester Park, Surrey KT4 7JZ
30Email:
sales@brownsresidential.co.uk Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers lettings@brownsresidential.co.uk
Est 35 YEARS
ROBINSON & SON
PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS & DECORATORS Wallpapering
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PRIVATE & RESIDENTIAL High Quality WORK AT LOCAL RATES Experienced professional Tradesman
CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE
31
020 8399 9803
RECOMMENDATIONS FULLY INSURED
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS EMail: robinsonandson@talktalk.net
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
31
Be a Sport! Inspired by the Olympics? Want to try an Olympic Sport? Well you can! Come to Kingston Town Centre on the 19th August from 12 noon to 4pm and you can try many sports for FREE. The Active Kingston Team have got together with our lovely local sports clubs, leisure centres and National Governing Bodies to bring you an afternoon of fun and inclusive sport and activity to try. ‘Be a Sport’ is part of Go Kingston’s Cultural Programme of Events and we want you to help us celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by joining us and giving sport a go! Activities are open to everyone and include basketball, fencing, rugby, tennis, table tennis, capoeira, karate, squash, cheerleading, fitness tasters, cycling, judo, golf, boccia. All of these and more will be in the Market Place, Memorial Gardens, Eden Walk and Clarence Street - you can’t miss it! So take advantage of this weekend’s break before the Paralympic Games begin, dust off those trainers and get into town to try a variety of sports on offer. Kingston Council’s Active Kingston Team work closely with partners to develop, promote and bring
opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to take part in sport and physical activity. We enable partners and groups to work together and can advise on and support sports clubs with funding applications. We have forged many strong links with our sports clubs, partners and leisure providers and it is through these links we are able to stage events like this in the Borough. We hope that you have a fantastic time at our Be a Sport event and if you are looking for a club to join or want to know more about sporting events in the borough then visit Kingston Council’s website: www. kingston.gov.uk/sport
We’ll see you on the 19th!!
CATS AT HOME friendly reliable cat feeding service convenient and easy to book excellent references available stress free for you and your cat
www.catsathome.com
PLAIN ENGLISH • PLAIN FEES
0208 330 3715
Courtesy and patience • Affordable fees No legal jargon
Wendy E. Edwards F. Inst. L. Ex. FSWW Chartered Legal Executive Commissioner for Oaths Fellow of the Society of Will Writers
Tel: 020 8330 6861 Mobile: 07740 082460
Email: wendy.e.edwards@gmail.com Experienced, fully qualified, insured lawyer, regulated by ILEX Professional Standards, the independent regulator of Chartered Legal Executives
32
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
BE a Keeping Kingston Active
Sunday 19th August 2012 12noon to 4.00pm Kingston Market Place, Clarence Street, Eden Walk,
Memorial Gardens
C
M
Y
CM
MY
Join us for a day of fun
and inclusive sporting activities in celebration of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
CY
CMY
All activities are
K
For more information tion conta contact act The Active Kin Kingston ng gston g ston T Team m
FREE
on 020 8547 5006 6 or visit www.kingston.g w www.kingston.gov.uk/sport gov v.uk/ssport
33
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
33
Friendly Breastfeeding Support No doubt you are aware that ‘Breast is Best’ ...but for many mums the challenge of breastfeeding in the early days with their newborn can be a real shock. Having accurate information and practical and emotional support has been shown to be a key factor in helping mums get over the many different challenges that they might face on their breastfeeding journey. Locally, families with young children have a fantastic resource at the New Malden Children’s Centre and among the many wonderful play sessions, messy play, baby massage etc there is also a breastfeeding support group which runs on the 1st Friday of every month. The monthly meetings are run by an accredited La Leche League Leader and is for any pregnant or breastfeeding mum. You don’t even need to have a problem, it’s a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums and to get support and information about any aspect of breastfeeding. You may be experiencing the early day
It’s a dirty job! Why do it yourself?
We will deep clean your oven, hob, extractor and microwave, removing all traces of grease and burnt-on carbon using non-caustic, environmentally friendly cleaners. You won’t find better prices, standards or aftercare, because we take pride in making sure every customer is satisfied.
challenges of worrying about out how much milk is enough, a colicy baby, tongue tie difficulties or maybe you have a baby that will only feed to sleep (very normal!). You may be pregnant and worried about how you’re going to breastfeed a newborn and look after your toddler or how to breastfeed twins! You might have questions about starting solid food or may be looking to the future and finding out your options when you return to work. Just knowing that there are other mums who have been through it all and can offer ideas that worked for them, as well as a range of books and leaflets for mums to browse or borrow and having a sympathetic group to chat to has helped many mums feel more confident in finding a way that suits them and their family. LLL Kingston meets at the New Malden Childrens Centre on the 1st Friday of each month, 1pm - 3pm. All pregnant and nursing mothers are welcome and children are always welcome at LLL meetings. See www.lllkingston.weebly.com or call Nik Harris, LLL Leader on 020 8404 3821
Robert’s Driving School Your Local Independent DSA Approved Driving Instructor.
Introductory Offer Your first 4 lessons for just £50 • Learner, Advanced, Refresher and Motorway Lessons. Intensive and Pass Plus Courses. • Excellent 1st Time Pass Rate. • Competitive Prices with Discounts for Block Booking and Student’s.
Single Oven Grill Hobs Shelves/Racks Extractors Microwaves
£36.00 £10.00 £15.00 £2.00 each £15.00 £18.00
Agas and Ranges priced accordingly
020 8661 9671 or 07887 553 308
• Off Road Lessons at 16 Years Old. • Door to Door Service.
T: 07738 859594 E-Mail: nr.roberts@ntlworld.com
www.ovens2new.co.uk
Member of The Association of Approved Oven Cleaners
Fully insured
34
www.ovencleaning.net
Est. 1998
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
Dream Doors Kingston A5_Directory 16/04/2012 11:46 Page 1
ST R N NO YLE AN EW W S & GE AV C OF AI OL LA OU BL RS E
For a beautiful new kitchen...
just change the doors
Have you always wanted the kitchen of your dreams, but can’t quite justify paying the expensive price tag that comes with it? Now you can by just swapping the doors and worktops.
Less cost, less time, less mess...
• Huge choice of Doors, Worktops, Appliances, Sinks & Taps • Free Estimating and planning • 50% deposit with balance on completion www.dreamdoors.co.uk
For a FREE NO OBLIGATION home visit telephone 020 8399 1226 Or visit our showroom: 406 Ewell Road, Tolworth, Surrey KT6 7HF Email kt@dreamdoorsltd.co.uk
35
View our credentials at
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
35
Crop Circle Season It’s August, and although the crop circle season is nearing its end, now is the best time to go out and see what delights the Andy Goldsworthys of the skies have left us to marvel at this year. Actually, crop circles “appear” around the world throughout spring, summer, and autumn – whenever and wherever there’s a standing crop. But with a fair chance of decent weather and the kids on holiday and needing some diversion, August may be the right month to go and see one, perhaps as part of a day out in the country which might include a pub lunch and a couple of hours in a traffic jam on the A303 (because an awful lot of crop circles “appear” in the Stonehenge area). I say “appear” in quotation marks because of course the contentiousness about them is how they’re made, or more especially who or what they’re made by: freak
weather, outer space visitors or human pranksters. Crop circles have been reported sporadically since the 17th century, and the first investigation of their cause, in Surrey in 1880, put them down to “cyclonic wind action”, extraterrestrials having not yet been thought of. From the 1970s, though, they were reported more and more often, attracting more media attention and more theories about their origin. I needn’t go into detail, but by 1991 there was a large body of opinion that they were the work of UFOs or their occupants. Unfortunately for the UFO theorists, in that year a couple of blokes called Doug Brewer and Dave Chorley claimed to have made most if not all of them using nothing more sophisticated than a plank and a length of rope, and were more than happy to be filmed doing so. Since then there have been crop circle competitions and manufacturers including Nike have used their logos rendered as crop circles in advertising. There’s even a group called Circlemakers that specialises in creating ever more intricate patterns and, like Doug
g
36
Call us on: 020 8942 4137
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
and Dave, is happy to be filmed doing it. But it takes more than a video of a couple of guys with a plank and a length of rope to convince the UFO theorists and although I don’t wish to be disrespectful of sincerely-held views it always seems a bit strange to me to favour a theory you can’t prove over an alternative that can be demonstrated, filmed, and repeated on demand. The UFO theorists – who, given their refusal to believe the evidence of their own eyes, ought to be called the “sceptics” in this case – can point to lots of oddities and anomalies that suggest that Doug, Dave and their successors didn’t create all of the crop circles in the world; but then, we don’t know who painted all of the paintings in the world, but that’s no reason to suggest that extraterrestrials did. I raise the subject of paintings deliberately, because I don’t really care whether it was a couple of blokes or alien astronauts: my point is, crop circles are beautiful and they serve no practical purpose - to me that makes them art. Anyway, believe what you want to believe. But if you’re having one of those Dunkirk-spirit make-the-bestof-the-recession “holidays at home” this August, just Google one of the million or so regularly-updated websites devoted to the subject, choose a crop circle near you, and visit it.You’ll love it. Who needs art galleries?
Ophthalmic
Optician
The independent caring practice Private/NHS patients welcome Affordable quality eye-care ● Contact lens centre ● Dedicated professional clinical excellence Mr A M Savvides BSc (Hons) M B C O 56 Central Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8HY 020 8330 5364 ● ●
Genuine Dermaroller • Obagi skin products Wrinkle-relaxing injections (Botox Cosmetic) • Melia removal Dermal fillers • Sculptra skin volume replacement • TCA Chemical peels • Veinwave treatments for spider or thread veins
Wendy is now at Iris Beauty Salon in the High Street Come and see Wendy for a free, no obligation consultation at Iris Beauty Salon, New Malden (next to Waitrose). With years of experience behind her as an aesthetic nurse, you can be sure that Wendy will personally manage your treatment from start to finish, at a time to suit your busy lifestyle. She only uses the leading products and the very latest techniques to meet your needs - all at a price that won’t be beaten!
37
Visit www.fine-features.co.uk or call Wendy on 07973 924 932 for more information. Beauty treatments and sports massages are also available at Iris (Tel. 020 8942 8886) Wendy
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
37
Clubs
If your club isn’t featured, email details to clubs@wplife.co.uk
Monday 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 20th August – Claire Greig 10th September – Joanne Naulls 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 Giselle Belcher 0208 404 6713. Tuesday 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. The latter includes stage management, set construction, sound and lighting. If interested, please contact our membership secretary, Joyce Cranfield, on 020 8337 3317. Wednesday 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. Thursday 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, Christchurch Rd, Surbiton, KT5 8JJ. We have speakers, activities, coffee & a chat. Other outings & activities are also arranged during the month. For more details please contact Lorna on 020 83374121. 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 See www.esfhs.org.uk for more information about the society and future meetings. 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.
38
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. Friday 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 Sit back and get that “Friday feeeling”with weekly entertainment! 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. No joining fee. Transport may be available. All you have to do is pop along and give us a try, we can guarantee that you will receive a warm welcome! Contact us on Tel:-01372 720563 or 07807443156 QUEST was set up in 1987 to provide 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. Everyone pays an annual subscription. and we all pay £2.50 for our lunch, which is cooked on the premises. 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. Our speakers are of a high quality and we welcome anyone who has an interest in this area. 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. If you would like more information, please look at our website, www.rspb.org.uk/groups/epsom General 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 (email:clubsecretary@ auriolbowlingclub.com), or visit the website at www.auriolbowlingclub.com. 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! June 1st, July 6th, Aug 3rd, Sept 7th & 21st, Oct 5th & 19th, Nov 2nd&16th Dec 21st. CALL 07903 314276 WPL
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
C A R P E T S n N AT U R A L S n V I N Y L S n L A M I N AT E S
RT EXAPRE PET
s t e p Car
C G CLEANIN O S L A LE AVAILAB
4U THE MOBILE
CARPET
SHOWROOM years 5 3 r e v O nce! experie
CARPETS 4U
The carpet shop that comes to your home! See 100’s of samples & colours all at competitive prices with NO OBLIGATION in the comfort of your home or office
FREE estimates & advice
FREINEG
FITT & Y! IV DEL ER
Friendly, family run business based in Epsom, 39 1975 covering the whole of Surrey & SW London est.
020 8873 7950
Learn more, visit
www.carpets4u.co.uk
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
39
Windows • Doors • Conservatories Orangeries • Garage Doors • Roofline
Add a New Dimension to Your Home
Our Conservatories, Orangeries and Bi-Folding Doors will completely change the way you enjoy your home.
7 Grand Parade, Ewell Road, Tolworth, Surrey KT6 7BE www.warmlite.co.uk Tel: 020 8399 3377 40
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
T A A vibrant, independent tennis academy that delivers exceptional results! TEN juniors who are currently in the top 10 nationally for their ages (or are very close) either train at our academy or did so for a significant length of time in the past three years.
Summer Tennis Camps MINI TENNIS
JUNIORS 07952 820023
2020 VISION: Seeking the next generation of budding young tennis talents. 12 hours of tennis every month for just ÂŁ20. Call on 41 07952 820023 or visit: www.TennisAvenue.co.uk/2020vision/
www.TennisAvenue.co.uk To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
41
s d o o F e n i F s d Hea
A genuine family run butchers shop and r Authorised Stockist fo Real Meat Company meat and poultry. # Great selection of additive free sausages and burgers e # Pies, pasties, sausag rolls and much more op all handmade in the sh ion # Comprehensive select n of traditional and moder 31 Aug 12 choices
10
Heads Fine Foods w Malden, n Road, Ne ngstoWelfare 135 Ki High meat 208 942 058 Surrey KT3 3NX Tel:0 from The Real Butchers the shop. On street parking near
Company 8942 Meat0582 Real The020
42
dently therealbutchers@btconnect.com Since 1986, the indepen ny has pro mpa3NX 135 Kingstonow Road, New Meat CoKT3 al Malden, ned Re e to intensiv vided a clear alternativ HIGH WELFARE, ADDITIVE FREE, High welfare meat. from Head Fine Foods MEAT, POULTRY AND EGGS. farming You won’t know how good it ise until you try it! enanc Our uniqu take on prov bility delivers peace unta cospeak d ac an Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you to our advertisers mind and superb
Square Dancing Comes To Worcester Park There are Square Dance clubs throughout England (Scotland and Wales) with at least one, and often a number, of clubs in just about every county including Surrey. Hogsmill Squares is one such local Square Dance Club formed in October 2011 when Granville and Wendy Spencer moved into the area. They had been dancing at numerous clubs north of London but found there were none in this area and so decided to start their own. The club takes its name from the Hogsmill River that rises in Ewell and flows through the local area before reaching the Thames at Kingston. The logo reflects the watermills on the river that in the past manufactured gunpowder, unfortunately they had a habit of blowing themselves up! We have at present nearly 40 members who meet at St. John’s Parish Centre, Stoneleigh on a Tuesday evening which is our main club night. However, we plan to start a NEW BEGINNERS CLASS on a MONDAY evening at 07.30 pm on 10th SEPTEMBER 2012 at St. Mary’s Church Hall, The Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 Square dancing is suitable for singles and couples and is for all ages.You can spend quality time with your partner or make new friends while learning a new skill and taking gentle exercise. It offers fun and friendship, exercise, co-ordination and dexterity to anyone who would like to have a go. So what is square dancing? It’s a party – Square dancing is party time every time you do it. Square Dancing brings people together for fun and friendship. The fun starts on the very first night. It’s modern – The music used is everything from country and western and all-time standards to modern pop. It keeps you fit – Square Dancing is the perfect exercise. It combines all the positive aspects of physical exercise with none of the negative elements. It is low impact activity requiring constant movement and directional changes that keep the body in shape. It keeps you healthy – As with all regular exercise, square dancing can lead to slower heart rate, lower blood pressure and improved cholesterol profile. The movements of many square dances can strengthen your weight-bearing bones. It is a positive alternative to aerobics or jogging when recovering from illness. Above all it is good fun - we laugh a lot, which is the best medicine of all. It burns off calories – During an hour of dancing you can burn between 400 and 800.
It’s a mental challenge – Reacting quickly to the square dance caller keeps you mentally on your toes. Whilst concentrating on the moves you escape from any worries and pressures. It’s teamwork – Your team of eight dancers depend on each other to keep the dance moving. It’s sociable – Square dancing contains a social component that solitary fitness endeavours do not. It is very tactile and friendly which contributes to self esteem and a positive outlook. If you cannot make the 10th September do not worry as going forward in 2012 we plan to meet every Monday (except the 8th Oct & 5th Nov) and will be happy to accept new students throughout the first month so come along on the 17th or 24th September 2012 and you will be fine. If you are unsure or require further information please do not hesitate to contact Granville and Wendy Spencer on Tel: 02035 567449, Mob: 07752 431721or E-mail: spencer8@tiscali.co.uk.
SQUARE DANCING NEW BEGINNERS CLASS MONDAY EVENINGS
7.30 – 9.30 pm
th
COMMENCING 10 SEPTEMBER 2012 AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH HALL, THE AVENUE WORCESTER PARK, SURREY KT4 7HL
£4 (incl. refreshments)
43
------------------------------FOR FURTHER INFO CONTACT GRANVILLE ON 02035 567449 or 07752 431721 E-Mail: spencer8@tiscali.co.uk
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
43
Voice for wildlife Worcester Park’s own Carol Williams ponders on the water of life Maybe we have had a little too much rain for some people during the months of June and July, but the pond in Shadbolt Park has benefitted from raised levels, and we volunteers have had no anxieties about the wildlife getting stranded in a shrinking mudpool! Water, whether flowing or still, is one of the richest habitats for wildlife. At a waterhole in the desert will gather all manner of species, some who may have travelled a long distance to reach it. Without water, there would be no life. We know this, yet we waste this resource and pollute it without thought. Life began in the water and our planet is 70% covered by it; our oceans, like the rainforests, are extremely important to the health and well-being of the whole earth: the pollution of the seas and the destruction of great swathes of forest are truly enormous acts of stupidity. As a lifelong champion of the wild, I find myself often in tears over the disregard so many people seem to have for Nature in all its forms.
Shadbolt Park Pond, and its surrounding untended wild area, is a small scale attempt to heal part of a large wound in the natural world - the gash of our urban development with its disregard for the needs of wildlife. Flooding would be reduced if we had less concrete and paving, more trees and green spaces, and small ponds to collect the rain water. WIldlife would not suffer so badly in drought, if there were more wetlands and shady places. Birds would find nest sites in thickets and hedges, if only we would plant them and preserve what we already have. Hedgehogs could move freely from garden to garden if we did not seal off their access with fences and walls; they would find hibernation sites if we left some logs and leaves in piles in corners and under bushes. If all gardeners put out a dish of water for wildlife, no creature would need to go miles to find some, using up its precious energy in the search for a drink. In long grass amphibians could hide from predators and find plenty of insect food. In 1957 the River Thames was so polluted that there was not a single fish in it between Richmond and Tilbury. Twenty years later, because enough people cared about this, the river and its wildlife was thriving once more. When attitudes alter, we can achieve much. The sign of a river in good health is the return of the otter - and these wonderful animals are making a comeback from being almost extinct in the 1970s. The Surrey Wildlife Trust is working very hard with the Environment Agency to facilitate improvements in otter habitats on our
R WOODFALL OPTICIANS
159 Central Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 8DT
Tel 020 8337 2059 OPENING TIMES Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9.00am to 2.00pm
Transitions XTRActive The darkest everyday lenses ever. They darken, even inside the car, fading back indoors.
www.rwoodfallopticians.co.uk 44
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
rivers - the knock-on benefits to other wetland wildlife will be huge.Visit the website for all sorts of fascinating information about local wildlife initiatives and events www.surrywildlifetrust.org Nature is opportunisitic and will rapidly take advantage of any space offered, which makes creating habitats or improving existing ones, very rewarding. Building a pond somewhere is one of the best things we can do for our wildlife - I hope that many more gardens, schools and public open spaces will create some in the next decade or so and that we might stop seeing the world as ‘ours’ and make more space for the other species.
A.C. GARDENING GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE SERVICE l l l
l
Garden design Lawn mowing Treatment and Turfing Clearance
l l l l
Hedge Trimming Borders Landscaping Reliable, Friendly, Fully Insured
For a free quotation, please ring 07885 778429
KING GEORGE FIELD INDOOR BOWLS CLUB
Learn to Bowl Free Coaching All Ages & Abilities Welcome Bar • Restaurant Social Events Large Car Park FUNCTION ROOM FOR ALL OCCASIONS Jubilee Way, Chessington KT9 1TR
Tel: 020 8397 7025
www.kgfindoorbowlsclub.co.uk
nickchurch@acgardening.co.uk www.acgardening.co.uk
HOUSE CLEARANCE CLEARANCE HOUSE
we clear all Houses, Lofts, Garages and Sheds we also do Garden Clearance. 45
Cash paid for good quality furniture contact luke brammer on:
0208-337-5342 or 07903-204-503 To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
45
Kids play There’s lots going on for pre-schoolers in Worcester Park (term time only) 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.
Friday
Christ Church with St Philip Parent and Toddler Group 9.30 until 11.15am - see Monday St. Mary’s Parent and Toddler Group meets 10.00 11.30am in the Parish Centre. Families enjoy making new friends in a relaxed atmosphere, while their children play safely. Ladies from St. Mary’s Mothers’ Union serve refreshments during the morning for both adults and children. Feel free to pop in and check us out any Friday morning during term time; you can be sure of a warm welcome. For more information, please contact the Parish Office tel: 020 8337 4026
Saturday
Men behaving Dadly, Grace Church - every 3rd Saturday of the month, 9.30 to 11 am, at Green Lane Primary School. For Dads and their pre-school children (0-4). The kids get to play with the toys, the Dads get a bacon roll and coffee, and Mums might possibly get a lie-in... £3 on the door. For more information & contact details, www.gracechurchworcesterpark.org Old Malden Library (Church Road, Worcester Park) Tuesdays, 10.30-11am, Rhyme time aimed at age 0-3 Tuesdays, 2.30-3pm, Story time aimed at age 3+
Wednesday
Christ Church with St Philip Parent and Toddler Group 9.30 until 11.15am - see Monday
46
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
Alfie Jenkins 07792036365 MUSIC CLASSES FOR BABIES & TODDLERS AGED 6 MONTHS – 3 YEARS • • • •
Introduction to Classical music and Fun instruments Action songs and rhymes Scarves • Bubbles • Puppets Taught by qualified Suzuki-method music teacher
New classes from 9th August 2012 Every Thursday, At Worcester Park Library 10.15-11am Toddler class (18 months to 3 years) 3.30-4.15pm Baby class (6 months to 18 month)
Contact Ginger on 07525 497 124 or email her at infomusicfun@gmail.com
Once only maintenance or regular weekly/ monthly visits
Pressure Washing Lawn Care Bed & border work Rubbish/leaf clearance
£12 per hour
7 days a week from 7am to 7pm
Advertise
your business from only
£21
plus VAT a month
Call Jenny on
020 8336 2915
to find out more
Nicky’s Restaurant Prime Scotch Steaks Authentic Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine Parties Welcome • Ample Parking • Live Entertainment Open for lunch Mon - Fri Noon - 2pm and dinner Mon - Sat 6pm - 11.30pm Open on Sundays for parties and theme nights.
47
020 8330 7252 603 – 605 London Road North Cheam SM3 9AG (opposite Sainsburys Superstore)
www.nickysrestaurant.co.uk To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
47
What’s On The Children are breaking up from school, the weather is fine and you have long, hot days to fill? What about a PICNIC IN THE PARK. Nonsuch Park offers beautiful surroundings together with an abundance of local history. NONSUCH MUSEUM offers revelations about the lives of the early 19th Century where you can explore The Dairy, Scullery, larders, laundry. Friends of Nonsuch have provided an easy to follow guide for the children (available in the shop) which will have them intrigued. Going further back in time The Gallery houses the newly commissioned Model of the original and much heralded Nonsuch Palace built by Henry VIII after the birth of his son Edward in 1537to celebrate the Tudor dynasty. “None Such” because it would have no equal. It even made the diary of Samuel Pepys who wrote a few details in his diary when he went to Nonsuch in September 1665. Elizabeth Ist used to hunt in the grounds. So – visit, picnic or refreshments in Bovington’s cafe – Nonsuch Park is the perfect place for all the family. Combined opening of Service Wing Museum and Nonsuch Palace Model – Sundays 12th August and 26th August (entry £3.00 – Concessions £2.00. Children under 16 and Members free) and Bank Holiday Monday 27th August (entry free). 2 – 5 p.m. Nonsuch Palace Model in the Nonsuch Gallery – Sundays 5th and 19th August - 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. £2.50 Concessions £2.00. Children and Members free. Website: www. friendsofnonsuch.co.uk
The Alpha course is an opportunity for you to explore the Christian faith. It is run in a relaxed, friendly and fun way where you can listen, learn, discuss and discover. Each Wednesday evening starts with a meal which gives everyone an opportunity to relax. Afterwards, there will be a talk about an aspect of the Christian faith with time to ask questions and discuss what was presented. Everyone is welcome to an introductory meal, on Wednesday 19th September, 2012, at 7pm at Stoneleigh Methodist Church, Stoneleigh Crescent, KT19 0RT For further information or to book a place at the first meal, phone 020 8393 2155, or email denise@pobman.com Sutton Theatres EDUSTAGE MUSIC THEATRE SCHOOLS London based EduStage offers a creative and fun week of musical theatre for young people. Working with professional directors, participants will be given the opportunity to act, sing and dance and produce an original musical to be performed on stage with sound, costumes and lights on the final afternoon of the summer school. No experience necessary! Monday August 6 – Friday August 10 EduStage Music Theatre Summer School for children aged 8 -12 Performance 10 August at 3pm Monday August 13 – Friday August 17 EduStage Music Theatre Summer School for teenagers aged 1317 Performance 17 August at 3pm Cost per Theatre School £135 including, subject to availability, tickets to the performance for family and friends. Sibling rate £120. For further details and bookings please contact 020 86731864 or edustage@talktalk.net .
When times are tough you have to shout about your business
EVEN LOUDER Be seen and heard by the your local market in the Village Voice and Worcester Park Life. With competitive pricing, friendly efficient service and helpful advice it’s simple and effective - but then the best ideas always are.
Call jenny on 020 8336 2915 or go online www.maldenmedia.com
48
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
Rose Theatre Kingston. 24-26 High Street, Kingston, KT1 1HL, Box Office: 08444 821 556 (bkg fee) www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee) The Big Screen Fri 27 Jul to Sun 5 Aug Free !!! The Rose auditorium will hold possibly the biggest screen you’ve ever seen as we open our doors to the people of Kingston and show live highlights from the London 2012 Olympic Games between 27 July and 5 August. An 80 inch plasma screen is in the café until the closing ceremony of the Paralympic games on 9 September. Pinocchio Thu 2 – Sun 5 Aug Thu 1.30pm & 4pm Fri 11am & 1.30pm Sat 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm Sun 11am & 1.30pm Tickets: £8 - £12 For everyone aged 4 and upwards Steve Tiplady, as Geppetto, uses the objects of a carpenter’s workshop to tell the tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy, and the puppet-maker who wants to be a real father. Leave reality behind and go on a 60-minute magical journey as Pinocchio is carved on stage, brushes become a fox and the shadow of two saws transforms into a giant shark! Mort - The Musical Wed 29 Aug – Sat 1 Sep Wed–Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm By Terry Pratchett adapted by Jenifer Toksvig and Dominic Haslam Witty and inventive, the national tour of this new musical adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s classic Discworld novel is presented by Youth Music Theatre UK, the country’s national music theatre company for young people. A dead funny treat for all ages. Tickets: £8 - £25
Since advertising in the Village Voice & the Worcester Park Life, we are absolutely delighted with the response we have received over the last 3 months. We shall continue to advertise in both magazines to ensure that potential customers are aware of a local family fencing company who are able to offer a traditional quality of service without the price tag. Tollworth Fencing
We have been advertising in Worcester Park Life for a number of months now. It's a great, affordable way of advertising for small businesses and reaches the residents of the local area. Jenny has made the whole process so easy for us and we will certainy keep advertising in this magazine for many months to come! Due to the success of Worcester Park Life, we are now considering advertising in The Village Voice. Emerald Plastering
Club presentation night Saturday 1st September from 8pm Live band ECLIPSE it’s Party Time!! Pub Olympics Sunday 2nd September 49 Disco nights 1st Friday of the month Ladies Bingo 1st Wednesday of the month Club membership still available @ 42 Family memberships on request
All Welcome
Anyone can join the Club - you don't need to be ex-Service To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
49
Safer Neighbourhoods by PCSO Gary Weaving Cannabis factories Cannabis factories can be set up in literally ANY dwelling. With the correct equipment and knowhow they can be up and running in no time and remain undetected for a long time. Worcester Park and Nonsuch Safer Neighbourhood Teams have recently closed down two cannabis factories in as many months with three subsequent arrests for cultivation of a class B drug. This was partly down to good investigative work, but largely down to observant members of public and neighbours alerting police. We all have a part to play in helping to protect society (and ourselves) from the people who cultivate and supply drugs. Drugs can ruin lives and inhibit the productivity of our countries work force. Cannabis factories inflate our utility bills. They require a very large electricity usage and those who initiate them usually bypass the electricity meter and tap straight into the mains. This is highly dangerous and the cost of this practice will eventually be passed down to those of us who pay our bills. They can cause hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage to people’s properties, as the factories are usually set up in rented accommodation. Large holes are made in walls and ceilings to accommodate the ventilation, heating and lighting that cannabis plants require, so if you are renting a property, be sure of who you are renting it to. There are certain things we can easily watch for, certain signs that may mean a nearby house or flat is a cannabis factory. 1. Has the property been available to let recently? 2. Do the curtains appear to be closed all the time or screens pulled down? 3. Is there condensation on the windows? 4. Do odd people attend the address spasmodically? 5. If next door, is the internal connecting wall unusually warm? 6. If you can view the rear of the property, are there bags of potting compost piling up either in the compost bags or bin liners? 7. Are there flower pots lying around, empty, or with compacted soil in them? 8. Can you detect a herbal type smell? 9. Have you noticed a dull humming sound (Fans are used for ventilation). If you notice any of these signs, or anything else that arouses your suspicions, please do not hesitate to call your Neighbourhood Police Team. All calls are treated as
50
confidential, we really appreciate your help and please DON’T think you’re wasting our time, it does not matter if it amounts to nothing. It is better to be safe than sorry. Worcester Park & Nonsuch teams (Sutton Borough) call - 020 8649 3590 Old Malden team (Kingston Borough) call - 020 8721 2517 Cuddington Ward (Surrey Police) call - 101 and ask for Epsom & Ewells PC Dan Doherty of Cuddington Ward
Advertise
your business from only
£21
plus VAT a month
Call Jenny on
020 8336 2915
to find out more
Craftwerk Carpentry and Decorating Friendly local craftsman at your service
• Doors and locks • Flooring • Repairs and maintenance built in units • Storage solutions • Bespoke wardrobes • Restoration • All general carpentry and decoration
10% discount with this ad no job too small
Tel: 020 8394 1592 Mob: 0773 434 8694
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
7:30pm til LATE
Parent and child Play Days VENUE HIRE AVAILABLE Fri Nights....Soul, R&B, Swing & Hip Hop
• Soft play area, as well as childrens’ television, and baby Sat Nights...Old Skool / EVENTS Night !! changing facilities. • Children be month... supervised at all times by an adult.in 1st Sun ofmust every Old Skool/Soul/funk • Secure outdoor seating area. conjunction with Royal Marsden • Coffees, cakes & pastries and other bar food available.
Last Sat Old Skool, Soul/Jazz Funk featuring TSOL Radio
Come and enjoy a Free ! ’s) eO K e ff o m c r p o 3 a ( te f T o R up c O P S E LIV Please present this voucher to our staff to receive your FREE cup of tea or coffee. This offer is available between 9am and 3pm on Weekdays, and is not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Only one voucher per person, on the same day.
..... and coverage of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games
020 8337 6500 www.centralsbar.co.uk
51
169 Central Road, Worcester Park, Surrey KT4 8DR Mon- Thurs: 9am - 11pm Saturday: 10am - 12.30am
Fri: 9am - 12:30am Sun: 11am - 10.30pm
To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
51
INSTALL
A NEW WORCESTER
BOILER
FROM ONLY
£16 A WEEK
*
INCLUDING:
7 YEAR WARRANTY FREE SERVICING FOR A YEAR
0208 722 3433 www.smithandbyford.com
* Quotes subject to survey. Availability of finance subject to status. Finance options and 7 year warranty available on selected Worcester products. Based on a cash price of £1,911.00 with 36 monthly payments of £69.36 at 19.9% APR subject to status.
52
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
e
uide to th
Unilet’s g
e cinema
and hom best hi-fi
Open dMersicspeak out Hi-Fi lea
ital GoingsDanidgwherefores The why
tain Final Cmua rsound lost its way? Has cine
store? What’st ofincurrent products Checklis
42 9567
9 y KT3 4B Tel: 020 8 t en, Surre e ld a n . M t w e e l www.uni Vision Ltd. 35 High Street, N
Y
nd
und a Unilet So
Cal
p o c E E R F r l in for you .indd 1
lume 1-34
t The Vo
ers Unile
andmak 15021 Br
y
53
7 12 10:2
11/04/20
F iH h is it r B f o t s e & listen to the B To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
i
53
Index of advertisers Call 020 8336 2915 to advertise, or scan for prices Beauty & Health
Food & Drink
Fine Features Stella Warriner Counselling
37
Classic Home Care Home Instead
21 36
Care
Car hire, maintenance & repair
Coombe Coachworks 9 Shannon Corner Service Centre 19
Charities
St Raphaels
3
Music Fun Sunny Signers
47 46
Children
Cleaning services
Bits and Bobs 26 House Clearance 45 Ovens2New 34
Computing
Jamsuma 17 Megabytes 22
Driving Schools
Roberts Driving School
Education & classes Linley House School The Study School Westbury House
34 10 25 18
Centrals Bar 51 HG Wells 31 Nickys Restaurant 47 North Cheam Social Club 23 The Real Butchers 42 The Vin Bin 14
Home, gardening, decorating
Andy Reeve Plumber Bathroom Refurbishment Dreamdoors Kitchens Smith & Byford Top Drawer kitchens
AMS Optician R Woodfall
37 44
Cats at Home Mogs and Dogs Worcester Bark
32 20 32
Fresh Printing
31
Pets services
Printing
AC Gardening 45 Alfie Jenkins Gardening 47 Carpets 4 U 39 Craftwerk Carpentry & decorating 50 Cypress (Garden Services 17 Elegant Curtains 36 Emerald Plastering 24 Handyman Dene 17 Robinson & Son painters & decorators 31 RJ Trees 16 Tollworth Fencing 2 TSD Building 5
Kitchens, bathroom & plumbing
Opticians
17 4 35 52 15
Private Car Hire
Ladysafe 56
Property
Browns Residential Shopping Hamseys matresses Tudor Williams Unilet Sound & Vision
Sport and Leisure
27 11 55 53
Atlantas Swim School 24 Kids love to Dance 46 King George Indoor Bowls Club 45 Kingston Active 33 Royal British Legion 49 Square Dancing 43
Tennis Avenue Academy
41
Pain Wills & Probate
32
Wills
Windows
Cheam Windows 6 Warmlite 40
We endeavour to keep the magazine as varied as we can with lots of editorial content. If you’d like to write an article for the magazine, whether it’s a memory, gripe, thank you, investigation, bit of advice, challenge, something you feel passionately about, or an article about the club that you belong to, please get in touch.Please note that the opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily represent the views of the editor. All advertisements are commercial and not indicative of any endorsement by the editor who accepts no responsibility for any loss suffered directly or indirectly by any reader as a result of any advertisement or notice published in this magazine. All in-house artwork and editorial presented in this magazine remains the copyright of Malden Media. No part of this magazine may be reproduced, stored on any retieval system, or transmitted in any form electronic, mechanical. recording, photocopying, or otherwise without prior permission from the Publisher.
54
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers
Y O T ! S!
s b ta op n t fa a l t he ! y ve al to nds a ! c a y br ithWE HAVE stiA FANTASTIC to enhds wYES TOY a c p t a w i o t s br nt DEPARTMENT n GtrWITH s a ALL THE BRANDS! e f at selecTOP a a l t he nt Ytoep me t i o n a t f ve al of Toys a a l t he par f or under h ith e av a l de we w
Toys S Y TO Y
h ith w nt
£5Gr-eapterfe t es en seleccttiofonr Y Greaatrtmsele o fpTaorytsy fboar g ct usn!der of Tdeopys fo ion £5 r per un £5 - perfe der pa fect for rty bags! ct for party bags !
Great selection of Toys for
UNDER £5
FREE LEGO
- Perfect for party bags!
MINIATURE FIGURE
55
with your purchase on production of this ad. Minimum purchase value £10. One free gift per customer & transaction.
Great range of outdoor toys! Available Now! High Street, New Malden, KT3 4BU High Street, New Malden, KT3 4BU 020 8942 www.tudorwilliamsltd.co.uk High Street, New Malden, KT3 4BU2277 020 8942 2277 www.tudorwilliamsltd.co.uk 020 8942 2277 www.tudorwilliamsltd.co.uk To advertise email jenny@wplife.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915
55
new wedding and executive service now available, please phone for a tailor made quote
56
Please remember to mention Worcester Park Life when you speak to our advertisers