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March Contents

History by David Rymill 6 Ruth Jemmett Writes 11 Finance 16 Baking Lemon DrizzlenCupcakes 18 Crossword 20 View from the City 22 Sudokus 24 From cancer to the London Marathon 26 Recipe Thai Green Curry 30 What’s On 32 Gardening How To Hedge 38 Cuddington District Girlguiding Needs You! 40 Quick Quiz 41 Clubs 44 Voice for Wildlife 48 Parkin’ some thoughts 50 Kids Play 52 Solutions 54 Published by Malden Media Limited Editor Jenny Stuart jenny@maldenmedia.co.uk 020 8336 2915 www.maldenmedia.co.uk 36 Rosebery Avenue KT3 4JS

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Welcome to Your Worcester Park Life I do love a surprise. Well, only if I’m the one who has organised it! Not sure that my family feel the same as I do tend to get a just wee bit carried away in the delivery. Take Christmas Day……. Having spent literally hours queuing online I’d managed to secure. global superstar Adele in June, then fib to the family that I’d sadly I’d failed to keep the secret. So, on 25th Dec the girls had ‘enjoyed’ a rather lengthy treasure hunt. Numerous clues taking them from the end of the garden to the top of the house and back again, and again, and again. How we laughed…. yes us, not them! A couple more elaborate procedures before the grand reveal. We all got to pick at random a ticket to determine the order of who picked the top prize (are you still with me?). Well guess who lost the draw, so was last to pick and still ended up winning the golden ticket(s). Yes me. Plan gone wrong! We have 3 out of our 4 birthdays over a 32 day period during March and April (including a BIG one!!) None of them mine so I will be spending March scheming…… what fun! Remember that Worcester Park Life is YOUR magazine so if you are helping to organise an event and would like some FREE publicity then please do email details. Likewise if you are part of an organisation that could benefit from attracting new local members next year then why not send in an article. You may or not know that in order to deliver the magazine to most of Worcester Park, we split the distribution over a two month period. So if you have had this edition delivered you probably won’t get the next one. There are a limited number of copies available from Waitrose, the libraries, Manor Drive surgery, St Marys and also Christ Church with St Philip but don’t forget that it is also published online - you can get the link from our website. Best wishes.

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Worcester Park History by David Rymill

48 years of service: St Michael’s Home This month we investigate the story behind another street name – St Michael’s Close, off Cleveland Road. It is named after St Michael’s Home, which was run on this site for nearly 50 years, in a mansion originally called Clevelands. The land was bought in 1892 by William Foot Stuttaford, and Clevelands was presumably built for him. Mr Stuttaford and his wife Anna died in 1910 and 1911 respectively, and three stained-glass windows in the Children’s Chapel of St Mary’s Church were given in their memory by their son Frank. By 1929 the house had nine or ten bedrooms, a billiard room and a vinery. There was also a staff cottage, which still exists, as Cleveland Cottage. Around this time it became the home of Dr Christopher Petit; his son became a Benedictine monk and Catholic priest, as Fr Ian Petit, in the 1950s. Around the end of the 1960s he went through a time of spiritual emptiness, but he later experienced a spiritual awakening. He combined this with a continued appreciation of traditional church life, and while serving in several monastic and lay communities became well known for leading retreats. His books include The God Who Speaks, a presentation of the Gospel especially aimed at those who had found previous experiences of the church off-putting (see an obituary at www. plantata.org.uk). In 1941 the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary opened a nursing home for the elderly here, called St Michael’s. The order was founded by Blessed Mary of the Passion (Hélène de Chappotin de Neuville) who, after 12 years’ service in India in the Society of Marie Reparatrice, was authorised by the Pope in 1877 to found a new missionary institute, the Missionaries of Mary. In the 1880s, rediscovering the attraction of St Francis of Assisi’s spirit of simplicity, poverty and charity to which she had felt called as a teenager, she was received into the Third Order of St Francis, and the Institute was affiliated to the Order of Friars Minor. By 1904, there were 86 houses in four continents. Sheila Stewart fmm writes: “The air-raids of 1941, around Pimlico and Westminster, caused great damage

in Claverton Street, particularly to the Church of the Holy Apostles next to the FMM convent. The latter was badly affected by the blast and Revd Mother Edmund Campion realised the sisters would have to leave London as the continual bombing made the state of the house even more precarious. Desirous of helping war victims, she wrote to the local government office offering to undertake any work. The reply was that there was urgent need of a home on the outskirts of London for elderly men and women rendered homeless by bomb damage. Two houses in Worcester Park, with large adjoining garden were rented: The Hermitage [also in Cleveland Road] and Clevelands. “Although the houses were rented in August 1941, it was not until a month later that they were occupied by the community of FMM and the elderly, homeless residents. Three young sisters, Sisters Justus (Kathleen Keating), Loman (Margaret O’Riordan) and Bina (Alice Robertson), were sent to prepare the way for the community and their charges. Sr Justus has never forgotten the hours of rubbing and scrubbing which ensued. Luckily they were aided from time to time by the sisters from the other FMM convents. When all was spotless, M Cecilana (Marguerite Lachance) arrived to be in charge, Sr Bina became the chief infirmarian and Sr Loman worked wonders in creating the garden [this is based on verbal reminiscences of Sr Justus (Kathleen Keating) in 1999]. “The first Mass was said in the convent on the feast of St Michael, September 29th 1941. The vacancies were rapidly filled by elderly men and women who were deprived, not only of their homes, but also of their children and grandchildren, either mobilised or evacuated. By 1945 a third house called Hillside [51 The Avenue] was acquired and re-named The Annexe. The three properties then formed one whole.

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as a Home for 65 old ladies. The demand for places was constant. In 1951 permission was given by the General Council of the Institute to sell The Hermitage with part of the land and to buy Homewood [49 The Avenue], next door to the Annexe. “The land meanwhile was put to good use. A delightful garden for the ladies, with sweeping lawns, flower beds and footpaths, tempted [them] to go outdoors. A mini-farm with pigs, chickens, vegetables and an orchard helped financially. A beautiful chapel was built between [Hillside and Homewood] in 1962. “When the number of residents rose to 68, it was deemed necessary to enlarge the lounge in Clevelands and construct a dining room beside it. The size of the community varied between the years 1941-1966 and was around 16 Sisters. The majority of these worked, tirelessly, for the welfare and happiness of the elderly people in their care. Yet they were always ready to help elsewhere: in the parish of St Matthias, visiting and preparing children for their First Holy Communion. A few Sisters worked part-time, or trained in hospitals in the district.

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In the early 1980s the FMM sold Homewood and Hillside to Servite Houses who opened a sheltered housing scheme (later taken over by Mount Green Housing Association, and renamed Bartlett House) in these two houses and two purpose-built wings behind, in 1982; the chapel became a common room for the residents. St Michael’s Home continued to be run by the nuns, with further accommodation built in its grounds. After 48 years’ service here, the home was closed and the sisters left Worcester Park on 31st July 1989; St Michael’s Close was built on the site in 1990. Our illustrations show the home, from The Avenue and from Cleveland Gardens, in 1988. David.Rymill1993@alumni.aber.ac.uk (020) 8330 6563

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CONGRATULATIONS We couldn’t let this month pass without mentioning The Queen’s 65th Anniversary. Not many of us would welcome a 65 year working life with no retirement in sight! Over all those years, on her annual visit to the Derby, she must have noticed quite a change in the area. We wish her many more visits to the races and wonder what further changes she will see over those years. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE As we write a government white paper on housing policy has just been published. Ministers described the housing market as ‘broken’ ahead of it’s release. This is not breaking news but the result of decades of insufficient building. For those who own property this has led to a significant increase in the value of their home, most notably at the entry level point. One bedroom homes have increased in value nearly four-fold over the last 15-20 years. At the same time average earnings have increased, a little, but certainly not quadrupled!

The Government has now set out a policy for the future but much of their strategy is already in action locally. There is more development, affordable and otherwise. A number of Councils are seeking to purchase property in the area to ease the issues they have faced since the Right-to-Buy era depleted their stock. The proposal for the future is to speed up the whole process of building property from the initial identification of suitable land, through planning consent, and encouragement for more densely built projects, through to construction. Time will tell if this is enough. FLEXIBILITY vs INSTABILITY

Renting is an option that suits many people, but not all. The flexible nature of renting can be a real bonus for those saving to buy, those whose work may require periodic relocation and people who may need a larger, or smaller, home for just a few years. We have also noticed a rise in the number of people who purchase homes that need substantial works who then rent for a short period whilst their owned home is Back in the 1980’s, (which we have to admit uninhabitable. to remembering) home ownership was Renting can certainly be an excellent way to encouraged and flourished. There have solve a short or medium term housing need. been many schemes to assist home owners However those that want to settle and want since but the first rung of the property ladder a long term home are in the unsettling has become ever more difficult to reach. In position of being at the mercy of factors the last decade the number of homes beyond their control. owned decreased by 8% while the number rented nearly doubled. Over the last couple There are plans and legislation in the of decades we have watched as pipeline to ensure rental property is of a developments which were once owner better standard, safer, cheaper and for the occupied become 50% rented and we process to be fairer for tenants. All of which we welcome. cannot see that tide turning soon.

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Ruth Jemmett Writes March - The Month Of Change Ruth Jemmett Takes Us Through The Windy Month It is said that “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb”. It is certainly a month that gives us major changes in weather patterns. The American author Garrison Keillor once observed that “March is the month that God designed to show those who don’t drink what a hangover is like”! Everything in our gardens here in Worcester Park seems to show signs of life, but this month can either bathe plants in sunshine, or attack them with a blizzard! Despite the iffy weather, the longer days mean that birds and animals usually begin their courtship during this time. As we haven’t had a really severe winter I think it has confused some of the pigeons in Salisbury Road, who were looking rather frisky in February! The month starts with the celebration of St David’s Day on the 1st, which is also the beginning of Lent - a time of reflection and penance in the Christian Church. A few years ago it was greatly observed, with people giving up all sorts of treats in the six weeks leading up to Easter. These days, as with many other religious observances, it is not given the importance it used to have. March is often thought of as the first month of spring, but as The Vernal Equinox isn’t until 20th of the month, there is often a lot of shivering to do before we can truly celebrate the changing of the seasons. The word March takes its name from Mars, the god of war. According to the early Roman Calendar it was the first month of the year.

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Several years ago I was a great fan of the original Star Trek series on television. I remember Captain Kirk hitting a device on his chest to communicate with the mother ship, and thinking how advanced the technology seemed. Nowadays millions of us think nothing of telephoning or texting people all over the world by pressing a button. What a long way we have come in a relatively short time. On the 13th of March we commemorate the day, in 1781, when the planet Uranus was discovered by Sir William Herschel. At that time it was considered to be the furthest planet from the sun, as Neptune had not yet been discovered. Astronomers during that period, whose telescopes were fairly primitive, were mightily impressed. They would be more than impressed these days, as in fairly recent years 60 planets have been discovered orbiting stars near our solar system. There is also evidence of a further 54 planets,

On 15th we commemorate The Ides of March. It is a day on the old Roman calendar that is notorious as the date that Julius Caesar was assassinated, and has been thought of as an unlucky time in the month. However, we can cheer ourselves up by celebrating St Patrick’s Day on 17th! It is celebrated all over the world. Since 1766 our American cousins have taken the event very seriously, and in New York things tend to come to a standstill as a sea of green takes over Fifth Avenue. Also, Boston and Chicago love to be part of the action, as people from all backgrounds become Irish for the day. When I was at my Catholic junior school, St Joseph’s in Epsom years ago, many children at the school were of Irish

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2. Place the butter, sugar, flour, baking powder and eggs in a large bowl and whisk with an electric whisk until thoroughly blended and pale and creamy. Fold in the lemon curd.

3. Divide the mixture between the muffin cases and

bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden brown. Whilst the cakes are baking mix the topping ingredients together in a small bowl.

4. Remove the cakes from the oven and leave for 1-2

• Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon

minutes then spoon some of the sugar and juice mixture over each cupcake. Leave to cool in the tray - the sugar topping will go crisp on cooling.

Makes 12

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Ready in 40 minutes, plus cooling

If you don’t have lemon curd use 1-2 tbsp of milk or soured cream and 2 tsp grated lemon zest instead.

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Cryptic Crossword Across 1. Logic behind ‘open secret’ (6) 4. Student gaining knowledge (8) 9. Rare cast (about four show up) (6) 10. Spam near processed cheese (8) 12. He’s finally put on thousand-pound underwear! (8) 13. New lead from incompetent musician (6) 15. “Stone circle,” a friend added (4) 16. Treatment of liar, cad and extremist (7) 20. Very old canine (but different tooth first) (7) 21. Liberated leader back in charge (4) 25. Girl wearing a bit of makeup and a coat (6) 26. Snails alien races acquired (8) 28. Rags I moved around in a river differ (8) 29. City street included in blessing (6) 30. Nerd: “edit out ‘nerve fibre’” (8) 31. Heart of an officer, we hear (6)

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Do you have space in your life for a child or teenager? Come and find out

We’re looking for foster carers for children of all ages, but in particular for young people over 12.

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View from the City by Justin Urquhart Stewart 7IM Has the penny dropped about inflation? A few months ago I wrote about the steady rise of inflation. At that point in time prices were rising by an average of 0.9%. As of January – the latest announcement published – prices are now going up by 1.8%. That’s double in just three months! While inflation shouldn’t continue to rise quite so rapidly, the Bank of England is keeping a necessary watchful gaze on the figure and recently revised expectations up. As a result, the Bank now thinks that percentage price increases are likely to be 2.8% by the middle of the year, but may even go up as much as 4.4%. But what does that actually mean for your money? The first effect will be that you probably will start to notice that you’ve got a slightly lighter wallet or purse than you did this time last year – particularly if you’re older. Recently published figures from the Office for National Statistics show that if you’re between the ages of 50 and 64, you’re (on average) going to be spending 62.5% of your income on food versus the under 30s who spend an average of 43.1%. Food…and fuel which rose 20.1% in January alone…tend to be items that are more prone to short term price changes, and so your personal rate of inflation will be changing more frequently if you spend more of your money on those items. And even if you’re working, wages are unlikely to keep pace with inflation – they never have in the past – so unfortunately you’re also going to be seeing a bit of a pay cut. What is important to realise is that everyone will see a different lower level of spending power or pay cut because of the rate rises. This is because everyone’s rate of inflation is different given it’s entirely dependent on what you buy and how different your ‘basket’ is from the basket of goods used to calculate headline inflation.

Now I have to talk about Brexit – as if you’re not hearing enough about it from the politicians! But, it’s important as it’s having a big impact on inflation because of the value of the Pound – and that’s affecting you even if you’re not actually going abroad on holiday. The spat about Marmite between a well-known supermarket and Unilever was not about the cost of producing Marmite per se as it’s actually brewed and bottled in the UK. But some of the stuff that it’s made from is imported, and so the manufacturers are now paying 20% more for all those ingredients than they were 12 months ago. It is probably also a good time to have a look at your investments. Whatever your investments are making in terms of a return, you need to deduct the level of inflation from that figure. So if your portfolio aims to make 4% per year (after all those pesky fees and charges are taken off), you are now effectively making 2.2% on your money versus 3.5% in March last year. And over the years, that difference will add up considerably. The most important thing you should be doing is to PLAN. I know from all the (far too) many years I’ve been involved with investments that the time spent thinking through and understanding what’s important to you in life, what individual circumstances dictate and what you’re looking to achieve is really rather valuable. Only then can you determine (with or without help) what adjustments you need to make to your investments to ensure you have a lovely long retirement. And one spent doing all the things you want to do AND can actually afford to do! And that’s includes sitting back and enjoying a cold Sipsmith Gin and Fevertree Tonic with a twist of lemon – incidentally the fruit is a component only added to the basket of goods behind the inflation numbers in the last year! Like to find out more? Please contact 020 7760 8777 or visit www.7im.co.uk.

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6 words

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CUT CUT CUT CUT 3 words

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V E U T O D You have two minutes to find all the words of three or more letters that can be made from the letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns are not. The 6 letter word will always be just a normal everyday word.

3 letters: 8

4 letters: 6

5 letters: 3

6 letters: 1

A slow PC isn’t necessarily destined for the scrap heap. Quite often you’ll find that a few simple steps can get your old PC running like it’s just left the factory. First of all, delete any files you don’t want and uninstall any apps you don’t need, paying particular attention to any apps that run when you start Windows: if you don’t need them, don’t let them sit using up memory all the time. Running antispyware software is a good idea too, as sometimes viruses and other online nasties can infect PCs and cause serious performance issues. Our picks include BitDefender Antivirus Free Edition, Panda Free Antivirus 2016 and AVG Anti-Virus Free. Simple and inexpensive upgrades can make a big difference too. Adding more memory is cheap and pays dividends, and you can swap out the hard disk for a speedy solid-state drive (SSD) for around £50. It’s really easy to do, too.

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HEAD GARDENER A head gardener is required for a unique 9 acre garden in Kingston. This is a mature garden containing many rare and important trees and shrubs, and is open to the public twice a year. It also features a Japanese water garden. He/she will head a small team and will be expected to plan the total work so that all aspects of the garden, including planting and maintenance, are carried out effectively. This is an opportunity for an aspiring gardener to develop his/her skills within this prestigious setting. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Amy for an application form at: akelleher@kfh.co.uk or telephone 020 3542 0153

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Fundraising From cancer to the London Marathon My name is Mark, I am local family man in my late 30’s and wanted to share my story with you. In July 2015, I was given the devastating news that I had cancer. The doctor informed me that I had “Stage 3, Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma”, I had it in my Groin, Lungs and Stomach. I was told I needed to start a course of chemotherapy with immediate effect as this illness could potentially kill me. I came out of the hospital speechless, in shock, thinking I’m going to wake up in a minute from this nightmare. Then I realized, I’ve got to tell my children, Alexander 11, Malachi 9, Annmarie 7 and Annabel 4 that I am unwell. We sat the children down and Sandra, my wife said “ Your dad is not very well, and the medicines that

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he will be given may change his appearance and make him sicker “. My eldest, Alexander says “ Like cancer patients, when they lose their hair through chemotherapy “. I was surprised that he knew about cancer. Malachi then ask me “ Are you going to die dad? “At which point my eyes filled with water, not knowing what to say. Sandra reassured the children that everything will be ok and I’m going to be in good hands. I inform the rest of my family, and as you can imagine the news shocked everyone. One comment that a member of my family said, that stuck in my mind was “ I knew someone, the same age as you, that died from Lymphoma “. I really didn’t want or need to hear that. That night when lying in bed the only thought’s I had was, I’ve got cancer, are you going to die dad? I knew someone same age as you that died from Lymphoma. I didn’t sleep much that night. A few days passed until I was in the hospital for my first out of six session of Chemotherapy. I would be having this every 3 weeks. The nurses connected me up to a drip and pumped me full of drugs from 9 till 5. I thought I would have had a room to myself, but I was in a small room with eight other chairs in, some patients were there all day like myself, others came and went within a couple of hours. But all, came for different types of chemotherapy. I was sent on my way with a carrier bag full of tablets to take. I felt very light headed, with a strange metallic taste in my mouth. Every week I was to return to the hospital for blood tests and to be checked over. Two days prior to my second session of chemotherapy I came out of the shower, only to notice that my hair had started to fall out. When I returned for my second session, I had lost a stone in weight in just 3 weeks.

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It was at this stage when I had come to terms with this illness, and had accepted it. I thought, for whatever reason this path has been chosen for me and if it’s the case that I’ve got this for 1 year or for the rest of my life, it will not dictate my life. Life goes on.

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This routine continued for six months, seeing the same familiar face’s having their medicine’s when I had mine. All of us losing weight, hair, strength and looking paler, but trying to keep a positive mind. Thankfully everyone’s prayers were answered, I was given the best Christmas present ever and was put in remission. I now go to the hospital every 2 months, for the next 5 years for checkups. I am sure that everyone, knows someone, that has been affected by this evil illness, but it’s wrong when you here about children that have it. When my children returned to school in the September 2015, we informed the teachers what was happening to me, and it came to my attention that there was a 6-year-old girl from our school, that had been diagnosed with Leukemia around the same time that I got diagnosed. I felt like crying. It was at this point, not knowing what my outcome would be, that I decided that I would run the London Marathon to raise money for Children with Cancer.

run, maybe for the odd bus or at the park with my children. I suppose it has always been something I’ve wanted to do, but never had the incentive and drive to do it. My training started slowly, I joined a gym and initially wanted to just put some weight back on, as I had lost a lot due to my illness. Then the running started, baby steps, 1 mile at a time. In November 2016 I had built myself up to 13 miles, when I pulled in ligament in my knee. This put a halt on the running momentarily. Marathon day is now 3 months away and I am trying to run 3 to 4 times a week. There is no enjoyment there whilst running, I find it very tedious and hard, but the only thing that keeps me motivated it the thought that the money I raise will help the children battling with this evil disease. Please show your support and sponsor me, you can do this by going on the computer Www.Justgiving and typing my name Mark Krige Thank you for reading my story

This coming April I will be participating in The Virgin London Marathon, prior to my illness I had never

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Recipe Thai Green Curry This classic curry is great for a mid-week family supper – it’s quick to make and tastes delicious! Serves 4 Ready in 35 minutes 200g Thai jasmine rice 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tbsp Thai green curry paste 1 large red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced 1 large courgette, sliced 450g chicken breast fillets, cut into chunks 400ml can coconut milk 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp fish sauce Squeeze of lime juice 2 tsp nigella seeds

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1 Cook the rice in a large pan of boiling, lightly salted water for about 15 minutes until tender, or follow the packet instructions. 2 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 5 minutes. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the pepper and courgette and fry for a further minute. 3 Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until no longer pink, stirring all the time. Pour in the coconut milk and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked. Stir in the soy and fish sauces and lime juice. 4 Drain the rice and use a small heatproof cup or bowl to make four mounds of rice on warmed serving plates. Sprinkle the nigella seeds on top and spoon the curry on the side. TIP Add a handful of freshly chopped coriander leaves to the curry at the end of cooking time, if liked. Or for a spicier flavour, garnish with shredded red chilli pepper.

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Find out times an book an appointment by calling 0300 123 23 23 St Philip, Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park KT4 8LG 2nd Feb Sutton, The Thomas Wall Centre, Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey., SM1 4DP 9th March St James’s Church Hall, Bodley Road, New Malden 1st Feb Cheam, North Cheam Sports and Social 658 London Road, North Cheam 8th Feb

Farmers Market

Wallington Farmers’ Market is held from 9am to 1pm every second Saturday of the month at the Old Town Hall and Library Gardens in Woodcote Road, Wallington. Established in 1999, it is the borough’s oldest Farmers’ Market and hosts around 26 local producers stalls every month. 1st Saturday of the month - New Malden Farmers Market. By the Fountain pub. 9am-1pm

Women’s World day of Prayer 2017

is to be held at Worcester Park Baptist Church 2,The Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 7EW on THURSDAY 2nd MARCH at 2pm Women’s world day of prayer is an international and interdenominational movement of informed prayer and prayerful action. The service this year has been written by Christian women of the Philippines. It has been translated into 1,000 languages and dialects and over 5,00 services will be held in the British Isles on the theme ’Am I being unfair to you’. The day of prayer is not just for women. Everyone is welcome to attend and you are welcome to stay afterwards for refreshments including some Pilipino cake. If you would like to find out more about the theme and the service please visit the website www.wwdp.org.uk or contact Jacqui Archer 02083958570

The Epsom Rotary Associates would

like to invite you to our Spring Quiz. All profits will go towards the purchase of dementia blankets. Tickets are £12, which includes a fish and chip supper, and should be purchased in advance. Doors open at 18:00 and the quiz will start at 18:30. Teams of up to 8 players are permitted. There will be a bar available and a raffle. For tickets, please email quiz@anthonymiles.co.uk

‘Tee Off’ with Age Concern Epsom & Ewell

Tee off with us at our 1st Annual Golf Day on Friday 31st March at Horton Park Golf Club, Hook Road, Epsom KT19 8QG. For only £60 enjoy breakfast and the first tee time from 8.30. Afterwards return for a 2 course buffet lunch and presentation of the prizes. Book via http://bit.ly/2jp57uHGolf Call 01372 732 456 or Email bev.worsley@ageconcernepsom.org.uk

Bourne Hall Museum

The next club meeting is on Grave Robbers or Body Snatchers March 18: Body Snatchers The streets of Victorian Britain were crowded by poor and desperate people. Some broke the law just to survive, other became victims – even though over 200 crimes carried the death penalty. You could be hanged for anything from murder to pickpocketing and being out at night with a blackened face. Despite these harsh penalties, the criminal elements of society were still determined to make their living by ill-gotten gains. Medical science had progressed slowly owing to religious restrictions on dissection, but by the early 1800s the study of anatomy was again at the cutting edge of science and surgeons needed bodies to examine. Laws of supply and demand created the grisly trade of the body snatchers or resurrectionists. Learn how and why these men crossed the boundaries of acceptability and what scandals brought about the Anatomy Act in 1832. Discover what was happening in Ewell on your very doorstep! Time I pm to 2.30pm Entry £5 per child (includes 1 accompanying adult) Further information available from David Brooks, Bourne Hall Museum, Spring Street, Ewell, SKT17 1UF. Tel: 020 8394 1734. Email: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk www.epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk/ BourneHallMuseumClub.html

The Christopher Singers

present BRITAIN - A musical celebration On Saturday, 8th April, 2017 2.30pm and 7.30pm The Elmcroft Community Centre Colin Peel Hall, 570 London Road, North Cheam, SM3 9AB Tickets: £12/£10 (concessions 2.30pm show only) Child £6 Box Office : 020 8337 2053 and 020 8647 7592 Join us in a journey through the decades to celebrate the marvelous achievements Britain has accomplished.

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A mesmerising tour which includes tributes to The Royals, Playwrights, Entertaining and Sports, to name but a few. A riveting show full of great musical numbers. In aid of The Oak Centre for Children and Young People, Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

Nonsuch Park

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

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and timeless hits from ‘waterloo’ to ‘ dancing queen’ which will have you dancing in the aisles. Laine Theatre Art’s Children’s Production. Wimpy Kid; the diary in dance 9th March: 7pm Cast A 10th March: 7pm Cast B 11th March: 2:30pm & 7pm Cast A 12th March: 2:30pm & 7pm Cast B Stalls: £15.00 Side Gallery: £8.00 Graham Hughes ‘Sunshine Kings’ 13 March A young entertaining & exuberant traditional NO’s band An Audience with Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe 15 March Somewhere In Time Ian and Natalie will deliver a night you will remember forever. Strictly’s favourite couple are back with a bang after their first successful UK Tour. Ian and Natalie have developed a whole new show with newly choreographed routines of their favourite Ballroom and Latin dances. New music developed to accompany these dances and give you a feel good factor with pure romance. The dance showcase spectacular will give full on entertainment with a romantic feel and will transport you away to a place of wonderful moments, with lots of laughs and stories along the way. Patrick Monahan (Myers Studio) 16 March It’s the 1980’s and Patrick Monahan’s Irish Iranian family arrives in Teesside escaping from the Iran war. Patrick’s memories and reminiscences of being an immigrant to Great Britain make for a unique stand-up show! ‘That 80’s Show’ takes us through Patrick’s youth with anecdotes that are both hilarious and thought provoking. The Matt Monro Story 16 March “The Singer’s Singer” Celebrating the life and music of the legendary Matt Monro. The Matt Monro story is an inspired and unforgettable show. A unique evening of music, warmth and love, keeping the memory of his music alive. From ‘born free’ to ‘walk away’ to ‘portrait of my love’ be prepared to be transported in time by this tribute to one of Britain’s most popular and endearing singers named “the singer’s singer” by his peers. The show is enhanced by audio visual and narration The music of the legend that is Matt Monro lives on. Circus of Horrors 17 March The Circus of Horrors celebrates its 21st anniversary as it takes to the road with its latest incarnation The Never Ending Nightmare. This spectacular show features an amazing amalgamation of bizarre, brave and beautiful acts all woven into an ‘Alice in Horror-land’ type story. Evita 23 March This joint musical production is a stunning celebration of the 125th Anniversaries of Ursuline High School and Wimbledon College, featuring some of the best- loved

Marty Wilde 2 March A chance to see live on stage, one of the only performing Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneers in the world today. With his many hits and a host of wonderful songs from that era, Marty and his fabulous band, The Wildcats, take you back through some of the most exciting musical times this country has ever... Steve Parrish - MAD Tour 3 March Enjoy the life and times of Steve Parrish (Stavros) which provide a completely different, colourful, humorous and, at times daring portrayal of this man’s career. Steve Parrish raced at the highest level of motorcycle racing, becoming British Champion in 1976 and 5 in the 1977 500cc World... Close Up Magic (Myers Studio) 4 March Prepare to be amazed! A Playhouse regular, Close Up Magic is one of the most impressive forms of the art and this unique format showcases some of the best and most skillful exponents. Audiences get to experience the magic in an informal, close up setting, often taking part themselves and witnessing... king part themselves and witnessing the impossible from only inches away. An intimate evening of close up magic, trickery and sleight of hand. Abbamania 5 March Celebrating 40 years of Abba Europe’s leading Abba tribute, Abbamania, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performance live on stage. Abbamania’s widely acclaimed tribute to Abba is a sensational two hour show featuring record breaking To advertise email jenny@maldenmedia.co.uk or call 020 8336 2915

songs in musical theatre, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina and Another Suitcase in Another Hall. Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice, this hit show recounts the story of Eva Peron, wife of the Argentine dictator Juan Peron, following her short life from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, power and status. She ultimately became the highly revered First Lady of Argentina. Andy Woon’s Vintage Hot Five 27 March A large repertoire of spirited hot music from the 20s & 30s. Epsom and Ewell Schools Music Festival 28-29 March A Festival of music brought to you by the schools of Epsom and Ewell Count Arthur Strong The Sound of Mucus 30 March Using stories and other things that are secret, Count Arthur Strong, showbiz legend, pays tribute to one of the best musicals he can remember. Uniquely recreating the salient and poignant moments for your enjoyment. Plus something else. Don’t miss this amazing event.‘Never needed to resort to toilet humour or swearing to maintain one and a half hours of pure hilarity’. Manchester Evening News. Magic of The Beatles 31 March Yesterday - the Golden Anniversary Tour Join the authoritative live concert show, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Yesterday! 1966 saw Lennon and McCartney come of age as songwriters: the Beatles’ 11th EP, Yesterday, and seventh studio album Revolver both topping the charts. The Magic of the Beatles returns us to this golden era, and more. Taking you from the Beatles’ Mop Top roots to the psychedelia of Sgt Pepper and beyond. From Love Me Do to Let It Be. The Music of Bob Marley 1 April Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship. . . timeless, million-selling hits Could You Be Loved; Is This Love; One Love; No Woman, No Cry; Three Little Birds; Jamming; Buffalo Soldier and scores more reggae classics come to life. A truly talented cast that has performed with Desmond Decker, Dennis Brown, The Mighty Diamonds, Errol Dunkley and Burning Spear, capture to perfection the charismatic cultural icon that was Bob Marley. Prepare for a legendary night of happy vibes. Pete K Mally. On The Road (Myers Studio) 1 April Pete K Mally is back on the road to share his stand-up routine based around his twenty years experience of teaching, his new novel and frankly everything else. As usual expect special guests, a few surprises and a belly load of laughs. Albert Lee 2 April Double Grammy Award Winner, Albert Lee returns to Epsom Playhouse this time accompanied by his American Band.

Undoubtedly one of the finest guitarists the world has ever seen, Albert is also an accomplished piano player and has a fine singing voice. He has a soulful voice but can equally ‘tear it up’ rock ‘n roll style. Pull the Other Theatre Education: Easter Holiday Shakespeare Drama Workshop ‘THE COMEDY OF ERRORS’ 3 - 7 April Come and laugh with PTO Theatre in their fun and dynamic 5 day drama workshop on Shakespeare’s most farcical of comedies, ’THE COMEDY OF ERRORS’. A hilarious story about two sets of identical twins’ separation and their quest to find long lost relatives and make lifelong friends. Patsy Cline - The Concert she never gave 3 April An evening of song, laughter and legendary stories is promised when you come along to this enthralling tribute to the music, life and times of one of the world’s biggest country music stars - Patsy Cline. It is some 50 years since patsy left a great legacy of hit records. This wonderful show pays tribute to country music’s world renowned superstar. Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners 4 April Seven Drunken Nights brings to life the music of Ireland’s favorite sons - ‘The Dubliners’. Telling the story of a career spanning 50 years and evoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Jim McCann, Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan, this hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group to life. An evening with John Humphrys 5 April Broadcasting’s toughest interrogator talks about his 50 years in journalism and broadcasting and invites you to turn the tables on him. Proceeds to his Kitchen Table Charities Trust which finances projects supporting people in the poorest areas of the world. This meeting is sponsored by EPSOM TALKS! – bringing prominent speakers to Epsom & Ewell since 1898. Membership £32 per season (pro rata rates available). Visit: www.epsomlit.org.uk or contact Elizabeth Mackie, Membership Secretary, on 01737 355300 Magnificent Music Hall Matinee 6 April Back by popular demand. Take a trip down memory lane to the glorious and glamorous heyday of traditional Music Hall, a truly golden era. All New Rock n Roll Paradise 7 April In 2017 Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise returns to the UK’s theatres for the 8th successive year but in a new and exciting format. For the first time ever the show’s producers are not disclosing ‘who’ will be performing at each show. Alice in Wonderland - Ballet Theatre UK 8 April Join Ballet Theatre UK and follow Alice on her magical adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland. Basing his Ballet on Lewis Carroll’s much loved classic books

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Artistic director Christopler Moore has created a captivating piece, brimming with wit, humour and charm. With its whimsical flights of the imagination, eclectic music and joyful dance, Alice in Wonderland is delightful entertainment for all ages. The Searchers 9 April The Searchers remarkable career continues. With such classic hits as, Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away; Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, they have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry. There is no doubt that the decade that gave us The Beatles as well as The Searchers and many others was very special and will go down in history as being the most imaginative period of music creativity and expression. The French Quarter All Stars 10 April Authentic jazz from the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans. Beauty And The Beast 11 April Belle lives a quiet provincial life in the village of Ooh La La… until an Evil Enchantress arrives in town. Belle’s father accidentally stumbles across a terrifying Beast and his daughter is taken captive… Now it is up to Jolly King Cheggers, the village idiot Wally, Dame Dolly Doolittle and the mysterious Fairy Tale to save the day and unlock the Beast’s magical secret. Mr Bloom’s Nursery - LIVE! 12 April Bring your ‘tiddlers’ along and join Mr Bloom and the Veggies on their first ever live tour. Mr Bloom and his Veggies are getting the Nursery ready for a very special occasion - a member of the Royal family is paying them visit! Can you lend a hand and help them get the Allotment ready in time? They certainly hope so! Featuring all of the much loved elements of the TV show, Mr Bloom (Ben Faulks) will be joined by all his gardening friends: Margaret, Joan, Colin, Raymond and Sebastian, the lovable Wee MacGregors, and not forgetting Mr Bloom’s trusty machine ‘The Compostarium’. Let’s Hang On 13 April The music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. This award-winning production, endorsed by Frankie Valli himself, celebrates the music of one of popular music’s most successful bands of all time. Richard Digance 18 April Join Richard for a celebration of his 50 years of songs and stories that led to a BAFTA Nomination and The British Academy of Composers Gold Award. 31 albums, music for Bill Bryson’s audio book and over 3 million YouTube views prove it was a successful journey. He is supported by acoustic duo The Broadside Boys on their first British tour as they promote their new album Plenty More Fish In The Sea. Robert Habermann - From Broadway to Hollywood

(Myers Studio) 18 April The songs and stories of how the great successful Broadway Shows were taken to Hollywood and turned into the great and not-so-great Hollywood Musicals. Robert tells the stories and sings the songs from Oklahoma, Guys’n’Dolls, Carouslel, South Pacific, The King And I , Gypsy, Funny Girl and many more. songs include: People, if I Loved You Oh What a Beautiful Morning, Somewhere, Tonight and many more hits, climaxing in a medley of 20 Tony Award Winning songs. Trextasy 19 April Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. It’s hard to believe that 40 years have now passed since Marc’s tragic fatal car accident and fans have mourned the loss of a truly individual, inspirational talent ever since. Bolan’s special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs including ‘20th Century Boy’ ‘Get in On’ and ‘I Love to Boogie’ have insured that Marc Bolan and T.Rex have become one of the most memorable and enduring bands of the seventies Jongleurs 20 April Your regular dose of comedy brought to you by Jongleurs, the UK’s number one comedy company; they’ll have you rolling in the aisles with laughter. Don’t miss this chance to see another two hours of today’s funniest stand-up - book your tickets now Kast Off Kinks 21 April Not a Tribute band. But Ex-members of the legendary ‘KINKS’ getting back together again to re-live the good times This great line-up features Mick Avory (the original drummer on all the classic hits from 196484), John Dalton (bass/vocals, Kinks 1966 & 1969-’76), Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 1979-’96 and still with Ray Davies) with Dave Clarke (guitar/vocals, formerly of the Beach Boys, Noel Redding & Tim Rose). Rodgers and Hammerstein Songbook 22 April An international cast present a spellbinding homage to Rodgers & Hammerstein. Featuring songs from musical classics such as ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘South Pacific’, ‘The King and I’, ‘Carousel’ and ‘Oklahoma!’ This magical concert show celebrates the “golden age” of musical theatre and a writing partnership that has been called the greatest of the 20th century. Close Up Magic (Myers Studio) 22 April Prepare to be amazed! A Playhouse regular, Close Up Magic is one of the most impressive forms of the art and this unique format showcases some of the best and most skillful exponents. Audiences get to experience the magic in an informal, close up setting, often taking part themselves and witnessing the impossible from only inches away. An intimate evening of close up magic, trickery and sleight of hand.

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Gardening How To Hedge Pippa Greenwood

There is nothing better than a living boundary around or within your garden - bricks and fencing are all very well, but as far as lifting your spirits and keeping wildlife happy, it is difficult to beat a hedge. Hedges can take on many guises – they can look smart or informal, be neat and compact or thicker and sturdier, evergreen or deciduous and, if you want you can even include some hedging with pretty flowers. The options are many, the potential is huge - and now is an ideal time to plant a new hedge. First, prepare the area in the same way you would for any other long-term planting: fork the soil over thoroughly, removing large stones, debris and pernicious weeds. This will eliminate anything that might make establishment tricky or subsequently reduce hedge growth. This preparation also helps to break up any compaction and to aerate the soil, making it a better place for plant roots. If the soil is either very sandy and light or very heavy with clay, then fork in well-rotted garden compost, manure or proprietary compost, as this will help to improve the soil’s texture and its ability to hold moisture and nutrients to just the right extent. At the same time incorporate a complete fertilizer. A young hedge will not create a perfect barrier for the first few years, so if you anticipate problems with next door’s pets or children breaking through you may initially need to use a less attractive barrier such as galvanized stock fencing. Don’t be tempted to plant right up against an existing fence, as the plants simply won’t grow well. At this time of year, when hedging plants grow very little or not at all, you can create a hedge very effectively using ‘bare-root’ plants, but if you want to plant a hedge at any other time you will need container-grown plants. Small pot-grown conifers, for instance, will have well-established roots and should thrive. If using pot-grown plants, carefully remove each plant from its pot just before planting, having watered them thoroughly first if the compost is dry. The roots should not be too tightly packed in the pot, but if they are, tease them out firmly before planting. If you’re using bare-root plants, make sure that you’re ready to plant them as soon as they are delivered and that the soil is also ready and waiting. It is essential to space the plants correctly to achieve the desired effect, and to make sure that you plant them properly if they are to get off to a good start and

establish well. Once out of the pot, position the plant in the prepared soil, making sure that it is at the same depth as it was in the pot. If you’re using bare-root plants then make sure that only the roots are beneath the soil. If planted too deeply the plants will suffer and may even die; if planted too shallowly they will be more prone to drying out. Firm the soil around each so that it is in good contact with the roots. Hedging plants generally need a spacing of about 30-45cm. For a much thicker or denser hedge it is often worth planting them 45cm apart, but using two parallel rows of plants, positioned so that the planting is staggered like bricks in a wall. Once the whole hedge is planted, water the soil thoroughly to help settle the soil around the roots and so allow the plants to establish. On windy sites or with larger plants it may be worth using small, temporary stakes such as bamboo canes to stabilise the plants. For the hedge to grow well, it is essential that you keep it well watered, especially during dry or windy weather. The first 18 months is the most vital period. Some great hedging plants: • Yew - perfect for a formal, super-smart evergreen hedge. • Thuja - makes a stunning conifer hedge for year round colour, and is not too inclined to be rampant! • Beech - a deciduous plant that gives a good effect for much of the year because the gingery brown autumn leaves often last well. Both purple and green-leafed forms. • Hornbeam - similar to beech but with few leaves held over winter and more prone to mildew. Great as a neatly clipped hedge.

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• Cypress – the ‘Leyland Cypress’ is notorious, but kept well clipped and cut back regularly this does actually make a great hedge. • Pyracantha - a very spiny evergreen plant excellent for keeping out unwelcome visitors, with pretty creamywhite flowers and red-orange or yellow berries. • Privet - the classic town hedge, which looks great neatly clipped and has evergreen leaves that make a good foil for nearby flowers. • Euonymus - a useful evergreen with many forms, some variegated green and cream, others green and yellow. • Hawthorn - deciduous and potentially thorny too, perfect as an ingredient of a ‘native’ hedge and good for wildlife. • Blackthorn - deciduous and very thorny, great for ‘native’ hedging and wildlife, with pretty white flowers followed by sloes - ideal for sloe gin drinkers but can easily get too vigorous! Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com to buy gorgeous UK grown vegetable plants accompanied by weekly advice emails from Pippa, or to peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

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Worcester Park Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Group first Monday of the month at 2pm and finishing by 4pm. If the first Monday falls on a Bank Holiday the meeting takes place on the second Monday. Old Malden Scout Hall, 411 Malden Road, KT4 7NY. All retired civil servants and friends are welcome to attend and if you are interested in listening to one of our speakers please contact John Wright on 020 8337 8965 or johnandglenisw@gmail.com

mailto:johnandglenisw@gmail.com Do you enjoy listening to show tunes, big band music, jazz, light classics etc? Come along to an evening of live music played by top artistes. We meet on the second Monday of each month at our Banstead venue Banstead Organ & Keyboard Club Church Institute Hall, High Street, Banstead SM7 2NN Doors open 7pm for 7:30pm start.(Visitors £7) Visitors & new members are always welcome to our concerts. 020 8330 5795, or visit www.bansteadorganclub.co.uk

Worcester Parkers Women’s Institute meet on the 3rd Monday of every month 7.45pm to 9.45pm at Christchurch with St Philip Church Hall in Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park. For more information contact Sue Hostler on 020 8337 3756

*There is currently a waiting list. Cheam Common Art Group Small friendly Art Group who meet at Christ Church With St Philip Ruskin Road, Worcester Park 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. Welcome new members just to draw and paint in any medium without tuition. If interested come down for an evening and meet us to see whether this is for you Brenda Banks 020 8330 0928 Worcester Park Over 60’s Welcome Club meet every Monday from 1pm to 3pm at Christ Church with St Philip Church Hall in Ruskin Drive. Worcester Park. All over 60’s welcome to join us for a cup of tea and a biscuit or two, plus some outstanding entertainment in the way of singers and musicians. One Monday a month we have Bingo and every Monday we run a raffle. Days outings to the coast are organised throughout the summer months, and mid week holidays are organised two or three times a year. Come a little earlier and meet up with some friends and have a chat before the entertainment starts. We would love to see you. Contact Joyce on 020 8330 5065. The ladies After Eight Club 2nd Monday of every

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month from 8pm onwards at Christchurch with St Philips church hall. We have interesting speakers, outings and dinners and all are welcome for a small subscription to cover our costs. Just come along and join in. Carol on 020 8337 2452 St James Players If you enjoy acting do come or help backstage. Monday and Wednesdays 8pm New members welcome. St James Church Hall, Bodley Road New Malden. Mem Sec: linda@dunnz,net

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Vegan Group - monthly bring and share buffet,. every second Tuesday. 7.30pm until 9.30 in Room 1,Christchurch with St Philip, corner of Ruskin Drive, WP. For vegans and anyone interested in learning more about veganism. Conquest Art Group inspires people living with disability or long term health issue to discover their creative energy and build self-confidence through art. Our art group meets every Tuesday at St Mary’s Cuddington, The Avenue, Worcester Park, KT4 7HL from 1:30 to 3:30pm. Anyone over 18 is welcome, all art materials and refreshments are provided. If you would like to come along and give us a try, please contact Carole on 020 8786 8534.

The Worcester Park Dramatic Society is a local amateur drama group of long standing. We stage two major productions a year at the Adrian Mann Theatre in Ewell, in April and November. We meet every Tuesday and most Fridays at 8.15 pm in the Elmcroft Community Centre in North Cheam, on the Sainsbury’s site. Apart from play readings, rehearsals and set construction, we have quiz nights and various social events. We also arrange group outings to amateur and professional theatre productions. We welcome new members to help us stage future productions, anyone willing to act or work backstage. membership secretary, Joyce Cranfield, on 020 8337 3317.

“Lunch Break” - a friendly lunch club for those retired, meeting on a Tuesday 12-2pm (term time only) at Worcester Park Baptist Church, The Avenue - free, but donations invited. Occasional speakers. Brian on 020 8224 6675 or Rowena 07837 941298

NHS Retirement Fellowship Are you retired or about to retire from the NHS? Why not join us on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 10am -12 at Christ Church Hall, Christ Church Road, Surbiton, KT5 8JJ. We have speakers, activities, coffee & chat.Other outings & activities are also arranged during the month. Lorna on 020 8337 4121

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Keep Fit Stay Fit every Wednesday 10.15-11.15am at Christ Church with St Philip, Ruskin Road. Come along and give it a try ! Jo Hamilton on 020 8786 3444.

The Probus Club of Ewell Coming up to retirement? Just retired? Looking to make new friends? Why not join the Probus Club of Ewell? Since it was founded over 40 years ago, the Probus Club of Ewell has been attracting businessmen from Worcester Park and its surrounding areas with a broad range of professional and business backgrounds. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month, usually at Bourne Hall in Ewell Village, for a Lunch followed by a Speaker. In addition to two Ladies Lunches during the year, there is an active social programme for members and their partners with visits to places of interest and West End Shows. Bruce Urquhart, on 01737 373 690 or visit our website: 4newmembers.ewell4probus.org.uk

Talking Of Trains In Surbiton Programme of talks which take place locally at the Surbiton Library Hall each Wednesday evening throughout the winter months. The first meeting is free; the fee for the complete year is just £50. www.talking of trains.co.uk

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Tunes’n’Tea An afternoon of live music, tea, coffee, home made cakes, conversation and dancing if you wish. Guest musicians perform for your delight! Relax and listen to a mix of songs and tunes, old, new and everything in between! Thursday March 9th and Thursday April 13th 1.30 - 3.30pm St John’s Church Hall, Station Approach, Stoneleigh, Epsom, KT19 0QZ (next to Stoneleigh Station on the West Side) Entrance: £3 Sutton Mariners A local offshore sailing club founded in 1988 that meets at 8pm every Thursday evening at the Borough Sports Ground, home of Sutton United FC, Gander Green Lane, SM1 2EY. We are a small and friendly club of about 60 members and have about a dozen boat owners amongst us providing crewing opportunities during the summer months as well as enjoying meetings listening to interesting speakers and social nights. If you would like to get afloat come along and meet us – we’re sure you will enjoy the experience. www.suttonmariners.org.uk

East Surrey Family History Society For those who are interested in finding out how to investigate their family history the Sutton Branch of the East Surrey Family History Society holds meetings on the first Thursday of the month at St Nicholas Church Hall, Robin Hood Lane. Most months we have a professional speaker. March 2 Miss Anne Carter How life changed forever in 1914 April 6 Ian Waller: Village Crafts Finding out about the records of those who worked in rural industry. www.esfhs.org.uk

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Kingston Phoenix Road Club is a cycling club that meets at 8-30pm every Thursday at Worcester Park Athlete Club, Green Lane, Worcester Park. The club was founded in 1936 and currently has a membership of 70. We cater for riders of all ages whether they are novices or experienced and our oldest rider is 84 years old who is still racing and holds several national age related records. Malden Emergency First Aid Society (Mefas) Members meet each Thursday evening at 7.30pm for First Aid training. New members required. Everyone welcome. Hall available for hire. Christine 07966661015 Breathe Easy (Merton & Sutton) Group Wheezy? Breathless? you are not alone, come and join us at your local friendly support & information group for anyone affected by a lung condition. We meet between 2-4 pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month at St. Bedes Conference Centre, St. Anthony’s Hospital, London Road, North Cheam. SM3 9DW George on 0208 647 7530

Thursday Fellowship Every Thursday at 2.30pm for men and women, finishing with a cup of tea and biscuits or cakes. A lively, friendly meeting at Worcester Park Baptist church in The Avenue. Well-known, familiar hymns and prayers, musical afternoons, and a variety of speakers on topical subjects, including help and advice. New members welcome. Jean Gathercole on 020 8642 9649

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The Worcester Park Hello Club launched last November and is welcoming new members! We meet every Thursday morning from 10am – 12 noon. The club is aimed at anyone who would like to come and join in with board games, quizzes, cards, occasional craft sessions - or just to have a chat and a coffee. Adults of any age are welcome to come and get to know each other. The main aims of the club are: • To meet new people and build friendships • To become involved with the local community • To access activities, information and advice The club is very friendly and informal. Every month there will be a member of staff attending from the SCILL Information & Advice Service – they have information on most topics for all your needs and will be pleased to assist you. The drop in club was set up by Sutton Vision, Christ Church with St Philip and SCILL , working together in partnership. We are fortunate to be provided with a welcoming and comfortable venue at the Christ Church with St Philip Community Hall. There are accessible toilets on site. There is a small charge for coffee and tea at the church café. SCILL 020 8770 4065 Sutton Vision 020 8409 7166 Christ Church with St Philip 020 8330 7630

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

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

RSPB Epsom & Ewell Local group 2nd Friday of every month at 7.30, apart from July and August, at All Saints Church Hall Fulford Road, West Ewell with guest speakers who illustrate their enthusiasm on a variety of natural history subjects. We also have several birding outings throughout the year which is arranged to suit all ages. There is a small charge for non-members of the RSPB. rspb.org.uk/

all abilities. Secretary Mike Ridley 020 8715 8326 Treasurer Mark Broughton 020 8337 9699

Social Dancing with Glitters at Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell Village. 8.30 - 11 pm. Over 18s. Entrance fee £8. All standards of dancing. Future dance dates: Friday 3rd March and Friday 17th March. Ring David for information: 07903 314276 National Trust - Epsom, Ewell and District Supporters Group Formed in 1971, we run a varied programme of

social eventswhich includes Evening Lectures at Bourne Hall in Ewell, once a month from Oct. to June, Coach Outings which visit historichouses and gardens(not necessarily N.T.),Guided London Walks, and other trips to London e.g.The Magic Circle, The Royal Opera House (backstage tour).Other special events include Coffee Mornings, Holidays and Christmas Lunch. Newsletters are produced four times a year.If you would like more information please visit our website: www.epsom-ewell-district-nt.co.uk or telephone Paul on 020 87158486 Malden Manor Bowls Club, Manor Park, Malden Road. New members will be made very welcome. Roll ups, league matches, internal and external competitions; we offer bowling for all levels of interest and ability. Men’s Secretary Gerald 020 8949 4623 or Ladies Secretary 020 8394 0877.

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North Cheam badminton club meet every Sunday at the Elmcroft Community Hall North Cheam. We are a small mixed club looking for new members of reasonable club standard especially ladies. Contact Pat Odonnell on 02083938895. www.facebook.com/groups/668968946606410

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Voice for Wildlife by Carol Williams

I went to a Quaker meeting in Sutton recently - and found, on their library shelves, a book called ‘How to Change the World’ by John- Paul Flintoff. The first chapter is entitled ‘Overcoming Defeatism’ and begins with these words: “ How can I, one individual in a world of billions, hope to change anything? There are many reasons why this kind of defeatist question comes so easily to us. They include the way we have been brought up, a lifetime of putting up with things that frustrate or dismay us, and painful memories of failed attempts to Do Something’ But the fact remains that we are all making a difference all the time. The real problem is that if we are only affecting things unconsciously then we are probably not producing the effect we would wish for.” The Winter 2016 magazine form The Wildlife Trusts carried an article about Vine House Farm in Lincolnshire, which is the largest grower of birdseed in the UK. It makes encouraging reading, proving that you can manage land for a profit without damaging and depleting Nature. Nicholas Watts, who owns the farm, has this to say: “ Dig ponds, plant diverse hedges, feed birds. Ultimately, just leave a few places for wildlife. You just have to be interested”. Who is interested enough to do something for wildlife? That’s my big question - and the reason I write these articles. How do we make a difference, and know we are making a difference and feel that our small efforts are worth it? Back to John- Paul Flintoff, who writes: “When we talk about the ways the world frustrates us, we often reach for terms like ‘the system’ or ‘the status quo’, and, shrugging, complain that we are powerless. With terms as abstract as ‘the system and ‘the status quo’, it can be hard to see our own complicity in the problem. The truth is that we have a choice. We could try to change the regulations that obstruct us, or even disregard them. The choice is entirely ours.” The point Flintoff is making is that we basically enslave ourselves when we offer obedience to and compliance with laws, regulations, policies, practices and behaviour that go against our principles - our observance or apathy gives all of these their power. When we withdraw our willing consent and actively move against, systems fail and attitudes change. So. a climate change denier in the White House has no real power to make a mess of the world, if people will not allow it. The environment cannot be imperilled

if billions of ordinary people refuse to be a part of its destruction. Wildlife cannot lose out if most people share their space with Nature, no matter what absurd laws and policies are in place. A government that wishes to destroy wildlife cannot do so if the people do not accept it - in many small ways people can prevent this. If enough people object to a project, and do whatever is required to stop it, it can’t go ahead smoothly, and may be scrapped altogether. A single small action is just one of many small actions, either negative or positive, that alter things. We can choose to do nothing - and let bad things happen unchallenged, or we can choose to do the small things we can that will alter events and situations. I would like to make this world a better place for all creatures, not just human beings. Wildlife so often gets a raw deal in this human dominated world, and there are too many people who are ‘only affecting things unconsciously ‘. This is no help. It may seem a very small thing to pick up a piece of litter from the street - but in doing so you could prevent a dog’s paw being cut, remove an opportunity for someone to smash glass all over the road and burst a car or bicycle tyre, save a hedgehog from dying with his nose stuck in a beer can, stop plastic from ending up in the sea and killing a turtle - you get the picture. There is also a theory that where litter is allowed to collect, more litter will join it, so keeping a spot litter free is likely to mean it will be less likely to have litter dropped there. Litter kills wild creatures, so if you care - please pick it up. Litter dumped into ponds and rivers is arguably a lot more dangerous that anything dropped in the street or the park. There are conservation volunteers all over the UK who need many more hands to help them clean up ponds,rivers and beaches. Why not join them? It might seem not very important to create some wildlife space in your back garden. You might be tempted to think that it won’t make a lot of difference, so why bother? But your not bothering makes a huge difference - it means that a bird has to fly further to find water. If she is already weakened by thirst, she may never reach water, and that will mean one less bird who will breed in the Spring. Not bothering means that natural nest sites ( bushes, hedges and trees) are in short supply. Not bothering means there is more competition for food, and therefore fewer birds able to survive the hard times. Not bothering means the frogs run out of ponds for spawning, hedgehogs fail to put on enough weight to take them through their Winter hibernation - so they die - and so on. The sum total of many people not bothering

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to do the one small thing they can do, has an enormous negative effect on Nature. Chris Packham, on BBC Winterwatch told viewers about the small pond he had in his back garden as a boy - it was no more than a washing up bowl sunk into a hole in the ground. An amazing variety of insect life used this little water body ( insects are vital food for many birds, especially at nesting time). Newts will come to little ponds like this, and frogs may even spawn in them. It’s easy to hang up bird feeders and nest boxes, and if you can’t dig a pond, just put out a shallow tray of water on the terrace - birds will drink and bathe in this. Birds need to bathe to keep their feathers in good condition. There are some very attractive bird baths on sale in many garden centres, if you fancy something decorative. Trees are hugely important. Just one will do - and if it’s a fruiting tree, so much the better - rowan, hawthorn, apple, pear, cherry or plum are all good choices. In one corner of the garden leave a pile of leaves and logs excellent habitat for a great many little creatures. I imagine a whole street of back gardens, each with a tree, a small water body, a log pile and either nest boxes or a bit of hedge for nesting (good choices are holly, hawthorn, blackthorn, ivy, rowan, honeysuckle). A street so wildlife friendly as this would be an amazing linear oasis amongst buildings and roads. With gaps under

fences to aid hedgehog foraging trips and small patches of meadow instead of mown lawns, our suburbs would be alive with butterflies, bees and birdsong. Do something to make a difference, and encourage your neighbours either side to do something too. Together, we can. Believe it. “ You just have to be interested”. On his own land, Nicholas Watts has managed to increase breeding pairs of whitethroat, tree sparrows, barn owls and lapwings by creating the right habitats for them. Imagine what could be achieved if all arable crop farmers were to manage their land with wildlife needs in mind, and if every gardener and borough council were to: “ dig ponds, plant diverse hedges, feed birds. Ultimately, just leave a few places for wildlife. “

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Parkin' some thoughts Shake, Rattle and Run by Nick Hazell

Life would be less interesting if we all thought the same. Take running. Victoria Wood once said that jogging is for people who aren’t intelligent enough to watch television. I would disagree. I’ve always enjoyed running and tend to be quite good on any pub quiz round focussed on 80’s TV. With running, there’s no test to pass, licence to gain or membership to pay for; you can just run. For me, it also has two advantages over other forms of exercise in that it doesn’t involve getting on to a bike or into water. Admittedly, it’s essentially nothing more than a series of arguments between the part of your brain that wants you to stop and the part that wants you to keep going; in that sense, it’s a bit like Parkinson’s. Running (and exercise generally) is meant to be good to for us Parkies, naturally stimulating the chemical in the brain we otherwise lack, so over the last 18 months I’ve been incorporating it more into my daily routine. Sometimes this is by necessity as when the medication runs low, it’s actually easier to run than it is to walk, a peculiar quirk of the condition. At other times it’s by choice and at present, that choice finds me training for the London Marathon in April. I’ve never run the distance. My last attempt was rewarded with a stress fracture and two broken ribs so I have embarked on this effort expecting some bodily part or other to fall off or stop working. The prospect of convincing my brain and legs to work together over 26.2 miles is indeed a challenge of Anneka style proportions. However, with some self-prescribed adjustments to my medicinal regime which would concern my consultant, raise the eye brows of the race officials but be acceptable under Russian Athletic Federation guidance notes, it might be achievable and I want to achieve it, if only to prove to myself that I can. In training for the task I’ve done a few races, including a few half marathons. Sometimes things go well and the run is so awesome that James Earl Jones should probably be engaged to narrate its progress, but on other occasions the battle between neurotransmitters and limbs leads to a resounding victory for the forces of discombobulation. Choosing a sensible training regime was in itself a task requiring some effort. There are so many choices depending on ambition, experience, time and ability to

jargon bust. I eventually settled on a plan which was something beyond reading “Grazia” on a treadmill but which didn’t require a doctorate in advanced sports science to understand or have a “Fartlek” or “Tempo” in sight. My training runs tend to be early in the morning before my brain has a chance to realise what I’m doing and call a halt to proceedings. Richmond Park is my training facility of choice, albeit one which has offered up a few natural obstructions. For example, the extendable dog lead seems to act less as a pet restraint and more as a medieval means of disembowelling the unsuspecting runner. Only recently, I also narrowly escaped being rendered unconscious by an airborne Jack Russell whose wandering had been curtailed by a heavy handed retraction of its lead. The operator of this contraption was also in vague charge of a couple of the Park’s other trip hazards in the form of several Boden clad under 10s in their matching boots and body warmers each of whom has a natural ability to conceal their unattended Micro Scooter in the least obvious, but most potentially destructive position. While negotiating such obstacles I’ve also been trying to grasp what should be the basic art of refuelling on the move. Again, one is faced with a bewildering number of choices for racing sustenance; energy gels, shot blocks, vegan energy balls, isotonic energy drinks, jelly babies, rice pudding; the list goes on… get the wrong combination though and one is likely to experience runs of an entirely different and desperate nature. I’ve settled on a combination of Custard Creams, Haribo and energy gels which seems to work, although taking the latter on board remains a work in progress. It’s normally possible to trace my route

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by following the trail of devastation left by my claw handed attempts to release gel from pod, which typically result in the production of several perfect citrus flavour parabola shapes disappearing over my right shoulder onto and around anyone in the near vicinity. Assuming I can make it through training uninjured and able to feed myself, I have an extra incentive to make it to start line this time, having been given a place at the green start from which the celebrities begin the run. This has caused much excitement amongst my children, but to their disbelief and disgust I’m more interested in the “greater availability and standard” of toilet than in seeking out selfie stick opportunities with a host of “stars” I’ve never heard of but in who’s company I may yet have a chance to appear jogging on television, which I guess, takes me back to where I started. You see, I’m more of a follower of Charlie Brown when it comes to views on running. As he once said “It’s good for your legs and your feet. It’s also good for the ground. It makes it feel needed.” To be honest though, I also just like the medals!

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

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Worcester Park Baptist Church 9.30-11.30- a lively toddler group, where carers of any kind are welcome to attend and supervise their youngsters. Our age range is from young babies to 3-4 years. Sarah on 020 8393 7299 or email via the church’s website www.wpbc.org.uk Christ Church with St Philip Parent and Toddler Group is a very welcoming and relaxed place to meet new friends for yourself and your toddlers. We are open to all Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Carers. We meet in the Church Hall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30 until 11.15am during term time

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.

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Carer and Toddler group for all families with twins and multiples. Come and meet other local families who understand all about having more than one of everything! We meet every Thursday at Worcester Park Baptist Church from 9.30- 11.00 am with toys, craft, songs, refreshments and stories during term time. Come along and join in - other pre-school siblings also welcome. There will be a minimal cost of £2 per family.

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

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Men behaving Dadly, Grace Church - every 3rd Saturday of the month, 9.30 to 11 am, at Green Lane Primary School. For Dads and their pre-school children (0-4). The kids get to play with the toys, the Dads get a bacon roll and coffee, and Mums might possibly get a lie-in... £3 on the door. For more information & contact details, www.gracechurchworcesterpark.org Old Malden Library (Church Road, Worcester Park) Tuesdays, 10.30-11am, Rhyme time aimed at age 0-3 Tuesdays, 2.30-3pm, Story time aimed at age 3+

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