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etailers in Sutton town centre are being invited to join ShopWatch, a new ‘retail information network’ organised by Successful Sutton and backed by Sutton Metropolitan Police. Dedicated to keeping Sutton safe, the scheme provides an opportunity for businesses in the BID area and the police to meet monthly to share information, intelligence and best practice. Following the first ShopWatch meeting, Mike Lawrence, owner of local clothing business, the Projekt Store said: “I think the scheme is an excellent platform to meet like-minded retailers and store managers to discuss their approaches to shop security and keep up-to-date with what the police are doing to reduce retail crime.”
ShopWatch is also linked to the existing Radio Scheme, which provides retailers and the police with a direct radio link to report crime or anti-social behaviour.
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f you use this payroll service then you also offer support for the borough’s local voluntary sector.
CPS Payroll Ltd is the trading arm of SCVS, providing fully managed payroll services to voluntary sector organisations in south London and beyond. If running your payroll is a headache for you, get in touch with them and see how much time and effort we can save you. Why use them? They are specialists in running payroll for voluntary sector organisations with more than 20 years’ experience Getting them to sort out your payroll means that you can concentrate on what’s important for your organisation. www.suttonvoice.co.uk/sutton-businessnews/payroll-service-allows-for-help-tosuttons-voluntary-sector
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mbitious plans to create a new business investment district have been confirmed by Sutton Council.
The council is supporting the local business-led initiative to create a Business Improvement District (BID) in Beddington. It could generate up to £1.25m of ringfenced investment for Beddington industrial area with businesses determining the projects and improvements.
Above: Beddington BID area
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Spotlight on the borough’s wonderful heritage
Honeywood Museum is a Grade II listed building next to the picturesque Carshalton Ponds. The family-friendly museum reopened in May 2012 after a complete refurbishment following a grant from the HLF. It has beautifully restored period details including the Edwardian Billiards Room, Drawing Room and Bathroom. There are exhibitions which tell the fascinating history of the house and the people who lived there, and an ongoing diary of events which illuminate the history of Carshalton and the Borough of Sutton. A vibrant educational programme engages with young people attending schools within reach of the Museum. The friendly staff also oversee 4
a delightful collection of Edwardian toys on display in the Childhood Room, a tea room and a shop with a wide range of publications and unusual gifts.
recorded the village. Tickets are £3.50 (£3.00 Friends). Please phone 020 8770 4297 to book
Honeywood Museum is staging a range of events in April.
Thursday 23rd April 7.30pm Gold & Garnets A Friends of Honeywood Museum Event An illustrated talk by Judie English from the Surrey Archaeological Society, looking at Anglo-Saxon jewellery, customs and religious belief. Tickets are £4.50 (£3.50 Friends). Please phone 020 8773 0185 to book
Wednesday 15th April 7.30pm Old Carshalton seen though historic paintings An illustrated talk by John Phillips, exploring Carshalton’s past through the eyes of artists who have
Sunday 26th April 2.30pm A guided walk around old Carshalton led by John Phillips. Meet at Honeywood Museum Tickets are £3.50 (£3.00 Friends). Please phone 020 8770 4297 to book
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than Smith thinks young people in Sutton aren’t listened to enough – he wants to have councillor open days in schools across the borough.
Glenthorne High School and Sutton Grammar School. The other candidates – Archie MacGillivray, Erin Horsley, Farida Augustine, Granthic Barua, Oliwia Geisler, Rose Baker – will form the rest of Sutton’s own youth parliament.
He is now one step closer to making sure Sutton’s youth are heard. Sixteen-year-old Ethan, a pupil at Stanley Park High in Carshalton, is the new Sutton member of the UK Youth Parliament. The motivated young person will be joined by deputy member Daigan Reid, of Wilson’s School in Wallington, who was elected in second place. Both local youth will assist Sutton Council with decisions affecting young people. Ethan’s three pledges are: 1. Councillor open days in schools 2. Event awareness for young people 3. Advocacy and mentoring for young people Students from 10 schools across the borough voted in the elections held recently. Participating schools included: Greenshaw High School, Overton Grange School, Stanley Park High, Wallington County Grammar School, Wallington High School for Girls, Sutton High School, Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service (STARS), Carshalton High School for Girls, 6
Right: Sutton Youth Parliament: Rose Baker, Daigan Reid, Ethan Smith, Erin Horsley.
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uthor Dan Smith was welcomed to Carshalton High School for Girls recently to talk to Year 8 students about his childhood and what inspired him to write his books. Dan started his visit in the Learning Resource Centre where he met with Mrs Jones, Headteacher and was interviewed by the school’s Media Team. The students were keen to find out about his motivation and interests when starting a new book and how he managed his time when writing. Dan then spoke to Year 8 students about growing up in Brazil, the people he met and how they influenced some of his characters. He talked about three of his Teen Fiction Books: ‘My Friend the Enemy’, ‘Secret’ and ‘Big Game’. Dan answered questions from the girls and signed copies of his latest release Big Game which has been made into a film. This new blockbuster will be released in cinemas in May starring Samuel Jackson.
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Roger Mills talks about Sutton Voice.
Sutton Voice (www.suttonvoice.co.uk) is the borough’s community website.
the efforts, determination and commitment of the vast majority of its residents.
It was set up with three simple aims:
It was established in just ten months and is set up as a Community Interest Company.
• Remind people that Sutton is a great place to live • Re-inforce the terrific work undertaken by all of the various volunteers, workers, group, organisations and companies in our borough • Re-engage with everybody who feels that they have lost their “voice” It has achieved nearly 400,000 page impressions since its May launch and one of the borough’s largest Twitter audiences which in a 28 day can be above 50,000. Increasingly it was felt that the portrayal of the borough was not the REAL reflection of
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This method of company is a social enterprise but has the added “lock” that no matter should it become successful when it is no longer able to be run by the current people it must be handed back to the community that it wishes to serve. Enshrined in its formation document is also a pledge that once all of the running costs are covered any extra money will be handed back to the residents of the borough. This will be in the form of grants to either individuals or organisations in the borough.
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ELCOME to Sutton Voice the borough’s new not for profit community magazine. In just ten months Sutton Voice (www.suttonvoice.co.uk) has generated a steadily growing audience both on social media and on its website.
Such has been the response and the encouragement from many people that I have decided to develop a publication which will offer the opportunity to further develop the positive reputation of the London Borough of Sutton. It will be financed by advertising but it will also contribute to the running of the Sutton Voice website. This will ensure that it remains free to the whole of the community, can continue to grow and develop without any reduction in quality of service and ensure that Sutton Voice delivers on its aims to make donations to various borough groups as soon as possible. Circulation: A total of 7,000 copies of the full colour magazine will be available free to all of the borough’s residents. Content: All of the content will be produced with the ethos of the Sutton Voice (www.suttonvoice.co.uk) website at its heart.
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Community magazine: This is YOUR magazine. Please feel free to pass it on once you have read it so that as many people as possible can understand what is happening in our borough. Thank you for reading this and I hope you enjoy the latest extension of the www.suttonvoice.co.uk which is The Sutton Voice magazine.
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Sutton Voice is published by Just Local Publishing Ltd The magazine is available at key points in the borough which are publicised on the website (www.suttonvoice.co.uk) and on social media. Just Local Publishing has tried to ensure that all of the information in this magazine is accurate at the time of publication. However we do not take any responsibility for mistakes or omissions. No responsibility is taken for the content of advertisements. Reproduction of any content without the written permission of the publisher is forbidden. This publication contains paper manufactured by a certified supplier operating within internationally recognised environmental standards.
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ree home composting bins will now be available to all Sutton residents, as part of the council’s mission to go greener.
Residents can order their choice of a 220 or 330-litre bin and pay just £5 for delivery. You can order up to three bins. Cllr Jill Whitehead, Chair of Sutton Council’s Environment and Neighbourhoods Committee, said: “Breaking down waste through composting is fantastic for the environment given it produces hardly any methane, which damages the earth’s atmosphere. It is also
helps your garden to bloom. “So if you love your garden and want to help Sutton become a greener borough, sign up now to receive your free bin.” Funding for the council scheme has been provided by the Department for Communities and Local Government after the council successfully bid for the money. Soil conditioner (made from the council’s garden waste collections) is also available free of charge to residents at our Reuse and Recycling Centre. For more information go to: www.sutton. gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=706
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esidents are being encouraged to share their memories of the borough in the 1960s.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the London Borough of Sutton on 1 April, the council is looking for local people to take part in a short film. The idea is to record Sutton’s past for future generations. These could be reflections on how the borough was, ‘then and now’, your fondest or earliest memory of the borough or how the council or Sutton’s voluntary sector has helped you through the years. The first people to be married in the new borough of Sutton in 1965 are also being sought. This would have been on 3 April 1965, when three couples were married in Sutton’s Registry Office.
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If you or someone you know has a story to share, please email Sutton50@sutton.gov. uk with information about your story and contact details.
Brickway Builders is a bricklaying and landscaping company based in Surrey covering all areas in London and the south east. Headed up by Will Stevenson and Lee Owen, who between them have been working in the building industry for nearly two decades, have already been involved in a vast range of building activities. In just five years they have built up an enviable reputation for the quality of their work. “Our range of projects is extensive and our team includes bricklayers and labourers, who provide building works to domestic and commercial buildings,” said Will “We do brickwork for many different building companies or directly for our clients. “Brickway Builders focuses mainly on extensions and new builds, a lot of our work is subcontracted to us from other building companies with high reputations. “They use us because they know that their reputations will be maintained at the highest of level because of the quality of work we produce. “We love working with bricks and on brickwork because brickwork is one of the first things you would see driving or walking past a new build. So we take great pride in making sure that what you are looking at always looks the best.”
CONTACT Will Stevenson T: 07769 268963 E: info@brickwaybuilders.co.uk
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Sutton’s unsung heroes were celebrated recently as the winners of the 2014 Sutton Community Awards were announced. The outstanding residents who everyday make the borough a better place to live and work have been named as:Loredana Beasant, George Hall, Mark Tomlinson, Tracy Fitzmaurice, Aaron Hearne and Shannon Fletcher. Loredana Beasant was named the winner of the Safer Borough Award for outstanding service to the borough for keeping Sutton safe, sponsored by Subsea 7. A busy mum, Ms Beasant successfully campaigned and secured funding in her spare time to upgrade a zebra to a pelican crossing on Malden Road. George Hall won the Improving Lives Award, recognising those who go that extra mile to make a difference to people’s lives. Mr Hall did an immaculate job looking after the Chaucer Estate for the past 44 years. He is beloved by all residents and always gets involved in community events. “He doesn’t only go the extra mile he does a 14
marathon!” said one fond nominee of Mr Hall. The Community Spirit Award, sponsored by the Crystal Palace Football Club Foundation, celebrates residents who bring the community together through events, clubs or projects. Mark Tomlinson, the coordinator of Sutton Street Pastors, Sutton Food Bank and Sutton School Pastors among others, received the winning prize. Mr Tomlison said: “This is lovely. I just wanted to make a difference.” Tracy Fitzmaurice picked up the Business in the Community Award. Chair of the Worcester Park Traders Association, Ms Fitzmaurice was recognised for her hard work and determination to pull the businesses on Central Road into a cohesive group.raising to extend her work in the community. Notably, she helped the local committee secure £500 in funding for its Christmas fair. Both Aaron Hearne and Shannon Fletcher took home the Outstanding Achievement Award, for bringing credit to the borough.
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ON SUTTON It’s full-steam ahead for works to overhaul the Sutton Station gateway, as part of a major £1.3m upgrade project. The improvements, which are being done in partnership with Transport for London (TfL), Network Rail and Southern Railway, include changes to the station itself such as the installation of an electronic bus countdown, additional cycling facilities and a new side entrance to relieve congestion in the ticket hall area, which opened in October last year. A range of works planned will it is hoped make the area outside the station more attractive, accessible and safer by clearing street clutter, reducing bottlenecks
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caused by bus stops and revamping shop fronts. A new civic clock and a ‘Welcome to Sutton’ sign will be added as centrepieces in the coming months. Work is well under way to relocate the bus stops around the station to reduce congestion on the narrow roads and pavements, while also opening up the ‘gateway’. Better quality bus shelters will make people more comfortable while they wait.
Sutton’ display. New trees are being planted around the town centre. The team has carried out extensive consultation with residents, businesses and other stakeholders such as Sutton Vision, the local cycling lobby, taxi drivers and commuters. The project board also plans to meet Sutton Vision members on site to walk and talk them through the changes in layout.
There will be extra parking for local businesses and customers.
Councillor Simon Wales, Chair of the Sutton Gateway Board, which is co-ordinating the project, said:
Meanwhile, contractors are working to put together the ornamental town clock and sign and ‘Welcome to
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the project will make the area more attractive, accessible and safe. We are creating an environment that is welcoming to commuters and breathes new life to the area. “Just as importantly, the project will bring more people to the town centre, helping our existing businesses to thrive while encouraging new investment, such as the new Marks and Spencer opening by the station. “I am pleased to see the works progressing well. There is much more to follow.” For more information about the major upgrade project, go to www.sutton.gov.uk/index. aspx?articleid=18369
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utton scooped the highest number of awards of any London borough at the Met Police Annual Cadets Awards Ceremony at the London Oratory School, West Brompton recently. Sutton cadet Tony Cheng, aged 18, won Safer Neighbourhood Community Award for the whole of London in the 17-19 age group for the ‘outstanding amount of time’ he had given up to volunteer for cadet duties including stewarding at Sutton United Football Club, carrying out crime prevention leaflet drops and engaging with the public on local issues. During a peak of demand, Tony volunteered 92 hours over 13 days. Tony also received the Cadet of the Borough Award for Sutton borough - an award given to the top cadet from each of the 32 London boroughs. Another Sutton cadet Jack Coombes, aged 14, received the Safer Neighbourhood Community Award for the whole of London in the 14-16 age group - again in recognition for his commitment to volunteering including assisting at community fairs, distributing crime 20
prevention leaflets and taking part in a football coaching programme for 5-11year-olds. During a 13-day period, Jack volunteered for 68 hours. Met Police Special Sergeant at Sutton Grant Fulker, aged 21, an ex-cadet, won the London wide award for Cadet Staff Member of the Year. Other Sutton cadet nominations included Joshua Ambrose and Meghan Myers-West for best new recruit; Abigail Gambel and Amy Smyth for the Presence and Performance award; and Ethan Smith and Joshua Lawson for the Safer Neighbourhood award.
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school trip to Sutton Life Centre inspired Year 6 pupil, Lily, to organise a fundraising campaign for Water Aid. Lily, a pupil at Greenacre School for Girls in Banstead, was surprised to learn that only one per cent of the earth’s water is available for human use and that clean water is scarce in many parts of the world. Single-handedly, she planned and organised a Bottle It campaign in Greenacre’s Junior Department, with each class undertaking to fill a drinking bottle with loose change, raising nearly £300.
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Hello My name is Nicola Kelly and I am currently the Project Leader for the Riverside Means Business project, with the Riverside Community Association Limited . I am writing to introduce myself in the hope that we can arrange a meeting to discuss potential partnerships and ideas for our community. My Role As you may know, the Association has undergone some exciting changes over the last few years and as a result we have a new building. My role is to make likeminded organisations (like yours) aware of the opportunities and potential that exists within our community hub. Do you have an idea or are you currently looking to hire a room for: • • • •
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We can offer you the perfect space at a reasonable cost. We have a number of rooms available for hire. These include: • Spacious and well equipped training/ meeting rooms • Hall • Community Cafe The Riverside Centre welcomes over 600 people a week and currently hosts a variety of activities for all ages plus its conveniently accessible, with good local transport links. Get in touch. I am more than happy to venture out and meet you in your community. I look forward to MEETING with you, WORKING with you and HEARING from you. Nicola Email: Nicola@riversidecentre.org
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national survey of NHS staff has shown that the team at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals feel satisfied with the care that they deliver and are more likely to recommend the hospitals to their loved ones (when compared to the national average).
The 2014 staff survey, which was published by NHS England recently, indicates that 79% of staff are happy with the patient care and work that they do (against a national average of 77%). The results also show that staff at Epsom and St Helier are more likely to report any errors or near misses, and that lower than average numbers of staff suffer from work related stress. Kevin Croft, Director of People and Organisational Development, said: “We always welcome the results of the national NHS staff survey, as it gives people working in our hospitals the chance to say what they think of their job in a confidential way. Not only that, but it gives us the opportunity to compare how our staff are feeling with NHS colleagues across the country.”
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HS Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group is supporting a new national campaign which aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of stomach cancer and cancer of the oesophagus. The new oesophago-gastric campaign is part of Public Health England’s wider ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign. Around 12,900 people are diagnosed with 22
cancer of the stomach or oesophagus each year in England1, with the two cancers causing around 10,200 deaths annually. Dr Chris Elliott, Chief Clinical Officer of NHS Sutton CCG, said people needed to be aware of the symptoms of oesophagogastric cancers as early diagnosis is crucial. For more details go to www.nhs.uk/ ogcancer
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When it comes to health and social care for you and your family, what do you think is most important? "We want to hear your views and recent experiences of using local health and social care services. You can share these with us by completing a new “What matters to you?” at www.whatmatterstoyou.org.uk - it literally only takes a minute and all feedback is anonymous," said a spokesperson. "The information you give us will help shape our work plan and ensure local people have a strong voice. By sharing your views and experiences we can build a picture of the services that are doing well and those that need some improvements. Your input will help build strong evidence that will support us in influencing decision makers to improve local services. "Please ask all your friends and relatives who live or work in Sutton to fill one in too."
departments have got to be ready for anything, because no matter how busy we are or what sort of emergencies are coming through the door, each patient needs our undivided care and compassion. We are absolutely delighted that the results of our Friends and Family Test are so positive – it indicates that we are giving high standards of care to our patients, even in challenging circumstances.”
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atest figures show that 96% of patients who needed care in the A&E departments at Epsom and St Helier would recommend the units to their loved ones – that’s 10% higher than the national average. The latest results from the nationwide Friends and Family test show, the vast majority of A&E patients rated their care highly enough to recommend the service to others – despite the fact that both A&E units were dealing with an unprecedented surge in demand. Dr Amir Hassan, A&E consultant said: “The teams working in our busy A&E
Dr James Marsh, Joint Medical Director, said: “We are absolutely delighted with the latest figures from the Friends and Family Test, and I would like to thank all of the staff working in and around A&E for their sterling efforts. It has taken team work and dedication to be able to treat such a large number of patients and keep up our high standards. “Looking at local and national averages, our results are very strong and we are proud of all that we have achieved. That said, we know that we have to keep up the good work and make sure each and every patient gets the very best from us.” If you have received care at one of the hospitals recently and would like to have your say, or would simply like more information about the survey, please visit www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/ friendsandfamily.
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he show will go on for both of Sutton’s theatres which are set to be taken over by a new theatre company to herald an exciting new era for the two venues - with the transfer likely to take place in the coming weeks. Members of Sutton Council’s Environment and Neighbourhoods committee has agreed for the Sutton Theatres Trust to take over the running of the Charles Cryer Studio Theatre in Carshalton and the Secombe Theatre in Sutton. Cllr Jill Whitehead, Chair of the Environment and Neighbourhoods Committee, said: “We are delighted to have secured a future for both our theatres. This is a great example of the council and the community working in tandem to shape the future of our borough in an extremely difficult time of continued cuts. “The quality of the Sutton Theatres Trust submission was excellent and clearly shows the passion that our community has for our theatres. They have greater expertise in theatre management which means these cultural centres will no longer be a drain on the council tax payer.
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Subject to successful legal, financial and asset management negotiations, the handover process is scheduled for 1 April 2015. It is likely the company will operate in a shadow capacity alongside the existing arrangements over the summer to ensure a successful handover. Beri Juraic and Micha Colombo, Sutton Theatres Trust, said: “These theatres matter – there is already fantastic community engagement, and we’re hoping to build on that by introducing professional theatre shows and by programming more activities in both venues. Our vision, in a nutshell, is to provide WestEnd quality theatre on your doorstep at a fraction of the cost. “It won’t be easy. What comes next is hard work, rolling sleeves up and getting to know the venues and our audiences. We can’t do it alone – the more input we have from audiences, user groups and local people – the better. Photos Top: Sutton Theathre trust and Cllr Jill Whitehead Right: Little Shop of Horrors
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featured Rick Moranis, Steve Martin and Bill Murray, and is one of the most popular off-Broadway musical shows of all time, including songs Somewhere That’s Green and Suddenly Seymour. Down and out Seymour Krelborn spends his time slaving away in Mr Mushnik’s Florist’s, dreaming of a way out of Skid Row with the shop’s glamorous and ditsy assistant Audrey. One day Seymour stumbles upon a strange and exotic new plant, which he lovingly names Audrey II that could change his luck forever – but this ain’t no ordinary shrub!
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ittle Shop of Horrors is a truly mouthwatering musical and now you can see it at the Secombe Theatre! Join Sutton Theatre Company for their latest production, Little Shop of Horrors, at the Secombe Theatre from 14th – 18th April 2015. Little Shop of Horrors is a hilarious scifi musical spoof and cult film, which
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ene Denfeld, best-selling US author of The Enchanted, made an exclusive visit to Sutton’s Central Library recently.
The death row investigator, who won a prestigious French Prix award for her haunting debut novel set in a maximum security prison in Oregon, mingled with the Worcester Park Evening Book Club. The local literature lovers were among the first in the country to devour the gripping read, after keen Sutton Council librarian Stella Chevalier convinced The Reading Agency to let the group meet the author and sneak peak the book.
Buy a ticket to see this brilliantly funny show which will keep you wanting more! Little Shop of Horrors 14 – 18 April, Secombe Theatre, Sutton, SM1 2SS. Tickets £13 - £15 Company Box Office: 07963 803 434; Theatre Box Office: 020 8770 6990; Online Box Office: www.suttontheatres.co.uk. Sutton theatre company website: www. suttontheatrecompany.com
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rts Network Sutton is able to offer small grants of up to £500 to individuals and organisations for creative projects that benefit Sutton’s residents. All applications are decided upon by an Independent Grants Panel. You can apply three times a year by the deadlines of 30th June & 30th Nov. The criteria are: Arts projects which involve collaboration and/or partnership working by local artists and organisations. Improving access to creative activities in Sutton. Creative activities that increase the wellbeing of Sutton residents Creative activities that help to address one or more local need. For more details go to website http://www. artsnetworksutton.com/
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Sutton is THE watchword for neighbourhood scheme Top picture: (from left) Emily Corr, of Age UK with Sutton Borough Commander David Snelling and Heather Shaw, Chair of NHW Bottom: Heather Shaw, Chair of NHW, Sutton
are some areas that have representatives on every street, such as in Wandle Valley and St Helier. By signing up to NHW, residents are showing their commitment to making their communities safer and to looking after their elderly and vulnerable neighbours. Sutton continues to benefit from having the strongest Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) scheme of any borough in London with more than 4,600 members. Its growth from 900 members in 2009 has been impressive - the result of a strong NHW leadership committee who have the wholehearted support of the Senior Management Team at Sutton Police station led by Borough Commander David Snelling. The borough’s 18 Safer Neighbourhoods Policing Teams have been working hard over recent years to recruit new members whilst on their patrols, visiting community centres and when giving talks to local groups and organisations. Today, such is the strength of coverage of NHW in the borough, that there
All members will receive communications and updates from NHW and local Police and are welcome to attend ward based meetings and the NHW annual meeting. Some members may aspire to become a ward coordinator with responsibility for promoting the work of NHW within their wards. Some members join the ruling committee to work with partner organisations like the Police and Council to make a positive difference across the borough. However, many members join to benefit their own local street or immediate neighbourhood, such as keeping an eye out for anyone acting suspiciously in their street or knocking on the door of a neighbour to see if they are OK.
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Police are always keen for anyone to report any criminal or suspicious activity. This could be individuals you haven’t seen before hanging around your neighbour’s home or trying the door handles of vehicles parked in your street. Police want you to report these type of incidents on 999 immediately. With 4,600+ members, such an army of vigilant and responsive residents could make a huge difference to making Sutton an even safer borough - and research shows that being a safe borough is why residents choose to live here. For further information about Sutton NHW visit: www. suttonneighbourhoodwatch .co.uk
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London Borough of Sutton has a fully inclusive library service available free to all in the community. Inside you will find a wealth of things to do – whether it’s reading the latest best-selling fiction books, searching for information online, accessing free Wi-Fi, or enjoying events, activities or children’s story times – there is something for everyone. Why not join the library today? Library membership is FREE and entitles you to borrow books and DVDs and
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Digital Resources – the library service has a wide range of e-books and e-magazines available for download and a new e-audio book service. Free Wi-Fi is also available for those wishing to use their laptops or tablets.
the ever-popular annual Summer Holiday Reading Challenge. Local History Resources The Local Studies collection based in Sutton library encompasses a variety of different resources including local history information, family history (Parish records), access to Ancestry. com website (in all libraries) and advice on tracing your family tree. For more information on Sutton Libraries including details of how to join please visit our website: www. sutton-libraries.gov.uk
Children’s Libraries – offering a world of fun and learning for your children to enjoy. All libraries have designated children’s areas and quiet study areas. There are regular story times, rhyme times and holiday events as well as
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THE ENVIROBUS IS COMING! The Envirobus is a touring Reuse, Recycle and Repair PopUp shop. It will be visiting locations in Sutton and Merton during March, April, May and June. The Envirobus will generally spend 3-6 days at a pitch giving ample opportunity for residents to visit. On the first day of its arrival we intend to generate a “Happening”. This day-long extravaganza will features artists, music and treats for children in a carnival atmosphere. During this period our teams will knock on doors to collect your used clothes, electrical items, old toys and household appliance. Another service that the bus will offer is the “Bring it and we show you how to fix it” aimed at breaking the cycle of “use and discard” consumer goods. The bus will also offer through craftspeople: • Electrical equipment and gadget repairs; • Sewing, tailoring and dressmaking; • Upholstery; • Arts and craft skills using recycled material; • Bicycle repair. Check our website or our Facebook page for the exact days of the week for locations. T: 020 8685 6640 W: thevineproject.org E: enquiries@thevineproject.org Unit 3, 24 Wandle Way, Willow Lane Industrial Estate, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4NB
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Go to www.suttonvoice.co.uk/podcasts for all the latest interviews. David Blackmore writes about his radio show
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’m always making decisions on my gut instinct because if I don’t, I know I’ll end up talking myself out of it and I could potentially miss out on doing something that would not only benefit myself but also those around me – or even the community. The best example of this was when I decided to launch my Good News Show on Radio St Helier back in January last year. I’ve been volunteering on and off at the wonderful hospital radio station in St Helier since 2009 and one day, I got a call from the station manager asking me if I’d like to interview Tom Brake, the Liberal Democrat MP for Carshalton and Wallington. Tom is a huge supporter of Radio St Helier and has made regular visits and appearances over the years and I was delighted to get the chance to interview him.
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The show went really well. We discussed lots of the issues but we also focused on the positive elements of life in the borough and I can vividly remember about halfway through, I had a light bulb moment. Why couldn’t I interview people from the wide range of organisations in Sutton? Surely that way the shows would highlight just how much there is that is good about this London Borough? My 2015 shows so far have also been turned into podcasts and you can listen to them on the Sutton Voice website (www. suttonvoice.co.uk) right now. They are perfect evening listening (even if I do say so myself!). Would you like to feature on my Good News Show? Send an email to david@ barkingdogmedia.co.uk and I’ll get you into the studio quicker than you can say Sutton Voice.
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Croydon, Merton & Sutton Credit Union Ltd (CMSCU Ltd) is a regulated ethical ďŹ nancial co-operative. It offers affordable savings and loans to people who live or work in the boroughs of Croydon, Merton or Sutton. The credit union encourages people to save regularly and borrow sensibly. To open an account contact the credit union by phone or e-mail and ask for a membership form. Alternatively you can see us at The New Horizon Centre (Pollards Hill) on Friday between 9.30 & 11.30am or Merton Civic Centre on Wednesdays between 10.30 and 2pm.
Croydon, Merton & Sutton Credit Union Ltd. Reg ofďŹ ce: Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon, CR0 1EA Tel: 020 8760 5711 | Email: cu-info@cmscu.co.uk Web: www.cmscu.co.uk Authorised and regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Firm Number 213603, Registration number 569c
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CALL 020 8641 6611 The Sports Village offers a range of sports facilities to adults and children of all abilities, with activities such as tennis, gymnastics, football, dance and more. The facility is focused on supporting the sporting and educational development of young people. It aims to create a sound basis for a healthy, active lifestyle and to allow young people to fulfil their sporting potential, including aspirations to follow a career in sport either as a player, coach or administrator. The Sports Village is home to one of the top tennis academies in the United Kingdom with programmes on offer for both local and international players of all levels, specialising in preparing young athletes for elite level through full-time training and tournament involvement. Other facilities include a state-of-the art
dedicated gymnastics academy, dance studios, football pitches, two fullyequipped gymnasiums, a physiotherapy clinic, a nursery and soft play area. More than 2,500 children pass through the doors of The Sports Village every week. Outside of its regular term dates, holiday camps are also held throughout the year to encourage children to stay active during school breaks. The facility provides classes for those with disabilities, and also offers long-standing Tennis and Education partnerships with local schools, a home education course and an Evergreens programme for Sutton’s Over 50 population. As well as providing access to physical activities for children in the London Borough of Sutton, The Sports Village also
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recognises the national and local problems of obesity and is constantly making efforts to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Most recently, it made a policy decision to ban the sale of popular, high energy sugar- and caffeinebased beverages including Coca Cola, Red Bull and Lucozade in an attempt to improve its young customers’ nutritional habits. Simultaneously, The Sports Village formed a partnership with Coco5 and now stocks coconut water, which naturally contains the five electrolytes needed for rehydration and is free from artificial colours, preservatives and chemical dyes. For more information please contact us on info@ thesportsvillage.org.uk or visit our website on www. thesportsvillage.org.uk. 33
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n the past month or so, some of you may have seen articles on the Sutton Voice website reporting on the successes of our athletes at both County and National level. “Given the relatively small size of the club, you may wonder quite how we manage, almost year in, year out, to keep producing athletes of this quality,” said spokesperson Keith Field. “The word quality is the key. Naturally, the athletes have to have talent in the first place, but it requires coaches of the highest quality and dedication to produce the results we do.
“Did you realise that the head coach, Lorna Boothe, was both a Gold & Silver Medalist at the 1978 & 1982 Commonwealth Games and also competed in both the 1976 & 1980 Olympic Games? “Along with our other national level coaches, John & Judy Vernon, and the new breed of up coming coaches represented by Mark Briggs, they form the bedrock of the clubs success. “That said, as with any club, we are always on the lookout for people who are interested in helping the club in any way 34
they can, from joining the coaching staff to just serving tea and biscuits during home matches at the David Weir Leisure Centre. “Of course, aspiring athletes are also welcome to join, so if any of the above has fired your imagination, please contact our wonderful club secretary, Mandy Walters at clubsecretarysutton@live.co.uk or checkout the club website, www.suttondistrictac. co.uk.”
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he Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund Small Grants Scheme awards grants of up to £10,000 for the provision of capital items, or to refurbish/improve existing facilities. The aims of this scheme are to: Support the growth of football clubs and activity. Prevent a decline in football participation. Make improvements to facilities to address any health and safety issues. For more details go to http://www. footballfoundation.org.uk/fundingschemes/premier-league-the-fa-facilitiesfund-small-grants-scheme/
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by James Barrett Below: Bobby Price is one of several current players to have come through the Carshalton ranks (photo credit: Ian Gerrard)
Youth development at heart of club’s plans Youth development is an important part of Carshalton Athletic’s offering - the club currently boasts over 50 teams ranging from under 8s up to senior first-teams for both boys and girls. So if you know an aspiring Frank Lampard or Kelly Smith then it couldn’t be easier to get them enjoying their football. The Carshalton Athletic Soccer School, open to anyone aged 4-8, is run by experienced youth coach Steve Harvey and his qualified assistants across two sessions every Saturday morning, plus special Holiday Clubs are held at select times throughout the year.
The club is also home to several Sunday teams that cater for older children and an Academy that works with footy-mad teenagers. Carshalton, whose community-based ethos has been recognised by both the FA and UEFA in recent times, prides itself on providing these platforms for all but it also nurtures those whom display real talent. Five of the current men’s team squad which have came up through the ranks have each been rewarded with long-term contracts in recognition of their continued development. The Ladies team has also surpassed expectation after being formed only two seasons ago – manager Brian Edwards and his
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players have already won trophies and reached the third round proper of the FA Woman’s Cup this year. For more information call the club on 0208 642 2551, email Steve Harvey: sharvey@premiersport.org or visit www.pitchero.com/ clubs/carshaltonafc/
Midfielder Jerome Walker, who suffered a broken shin away at Faversham, wishes to thank everyone for the supportive messages as he begins his road to recovery.
The fourth annual ‘Special One Cup’ in aid of The Liam Charity has been announced at Colston Avenue for this May: http:// www.theliamcharity.org.uk 35
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