Sunbury Matters October 2022

Welcome!

What historic times we have lived through, this past month. Our Queen is dead and many of us feel we have lost a guiding light and a constant reassuring presence. So much has been said and written about her late majesty, it is hard to know what to add. One thing I hope, is that we may put into practice and build on some of the attributes and values which so many refer to in tributes: her kindness, her interest in people, her quiet care and concern. I do believe we live in a community where we very often see care and kindness for others already. Let’s keep it up and make the world we live in a better place. As we were going to print with this issue we learned of the

death of Cllr. Alison Griffiths who lost her battle with cancer. She was an example of kindness, care and commitment to the community. I first met her when she launched the Spelthorne Flood Volunteers in 2014. Our thoughts are with her family. May she rest in peace.

Take care and be kind to each other.

Monica and team

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Contents

Memories of Queen Elizabeth II 4/5 Queen’s thanks for Sunbury Jubilee

Surplus to Supper Needs YOU!...

Charity donations at no cost to you!

Thames St speeding campaign

Mental Health of Children

ScamWatch

World Menopause Day

Queen Elizabeth

s Sunbury Visit

April & George celebrate platinum

Notes from the Riverside

Recipe of the Month

Laughing Stock WSBH donation

St Mary’s Newsletter

LOSRA Says

Sunbury Health Centre roundup

Local Capture

Sunbury Beat

What’s On

Gardening Matters

Ad Index/Prices/Deadlines

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Memories of Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

By Nick Pollard

The passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, so soon after celebrating her Platinum Jubilee, was a shock to us all. As I write this the State funeral is about to take place, and her final journey to Windsor will take her through Spelthorne, along the A30 through Ashford and Staines. Of course, this is far from her first ‘visit’ to our area. In the days before the Staines bypass, her family frequently travelled though Staines town centre and over the bridge on their way between London and Windsor. In 1929 her father, the Duke of York (later King George VI) was travelling in a car which was in collision with a motorcycle and sidecar at Billet Bridge, now the site of the Crooked Billet roundabout.

Kempton Park racecourse was also a draw for the Royal family, and although perhaps most associated with the Queen’s mother, she was also a frequent visitor. In 1956 for example, her horse High Veldt won the 2000 guineas trial race at Kempton. As recently as last year another of her horses, Fresh Fancy, proved to be a winner at our local course

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On 22nd February 1980 the Queen came to Staines to open the new Elmsleigh shopping centre. She was met by her Lord Lieutenant in Surrey, Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, who accompanied her around the crowded mall. I was fortunate enough to be there, as was my sister Judith who appears in this photo of the occasion, third from the left in photo above.

Sunbury was honoured with a visit from the Queen on 14th June 2001 to see the Millennium Embroidery and take tea withThe Queen arrives at the walled Garden, to be greeted by Dame Sarah Goad, the then Lord Lieutenant of Surrey

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the embroiderers. This was before the Embroidery Gallery was built (it opened in 2006), so the newly completed work was housed under a large temporary gazebo for the occasion. The Queen chatted to many of the embroiderers and tea was served by the Sunbury Guides. Representatives from local organisations were also invited, and again I was lucky enough to be present on behalf of the History Society.

I am grateful to the Embroidery Gallery for permission to use these photos of the event.

Above: The Queen showed great interest in the Embroidery and indeed overstayed her allotted time. Here Her Majesty is accompanied by David Brown (left), who came up with the idea of an embroidery to commemorate the Millennium, and the designer, John Stamp

Right: The Queen chatted to many of he embroiderers. Over 140 local embroiderers of all ages and skill levels took part in the project, overseen by Chief Embroiderer Pam Judd. The finished result took over one hundred thousand hours to complete

Below: As she left the walled garden, the Queen was presented with flowers by many local children, including my niece, Florrie. These were passed on to her lady in waiting, seen just to the right of Her Majesty

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The Windows of Littleton Church’ will be the subject of the next meeting of the Sunbury and Shepperton Local History Society on Tuesday 18th October. The talk by Will Hardy takes place at Halliford School in Russell Road, Shepperton and starts at 8pm. All are welcome, admission is £2 to non members.

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Queen’s Thanks for Sunbury Jubilee

By Monica Jones and Nycki Day

Following the fantastic jubilee event on Orchard Meadow in June, Nycki Day wrote to the Queen.

Nycki is Joint District Commissioner for Sunbury Girlguiding and along with Isobel Parr (the other District Commissioner for Sunbury) had attended the committee meetings for the event , and ran a craft and information stall on the day Sunbury Village WI came up with the idea for a ‘Gratitude Tree’ - where people could write their thanks to Her Majesty and then tie them on the big tree in the meadow. But the WI were unable to run it as they were really busy running the cake competition. So they asked Sunbury Girlguiding if they could do it instead.

At the end of the event all the notes were removed from the tree and Nycki chose a selection of them, mounted them onto headed paper and attached a letter to Her Majesty, using the artwork for the event on headed paper which included Daphne Clements painting of the Queen waving from Windsor castle. This was sent to the Buckingham Palace.

Nycki got a reply back on 1st September. The letter is written by a lady in waiting and dated 25th August 2022. It comes from Balmoral Castle. It was common knowledge that Her Majesty looked at all the correspondence she received, albeit a quick glance. “We were so incredibly lucky to get a reply back, especially given the Queens ailing health. “

This is something that the people of Sunbury can be extremely proud of. They made that event special, and that is something that the Queen recognised and appreciated.

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Surplus to Supper needs YOU!

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How can you help?

Well this fantastic service does not happen without an army of behind the scenes volunteers, and a few front facing ones too. The photo above shows just some of them. And to think the charity has only been running a couple of years! Surplus to Supper is looking

for more volunteers to help them in various capacities. You can register your interest and availability on the website surplustosupper.org/volunteer. As the operation is 7 days a week, you are bound to find both an activity and time that suits you. It may be lifting and shifting, driving, a driver buddy, food prep, kitchen help, or helping the shop at the weekend. Every day, supermarkets (and many other businesses and outlets) needs to shift food and other goods they no longer want. So, Surplus to Supper drive around, making collections, drop it off at the hub in Sunbury, sort it, cook it, make meals for those in needs, supply schools and charities in the area, sort and supply food banks in the area. They also use some of the food for events and the Surplus Café at the Sunbury Cricket Club. This takes a lot of people! We have a lot, but we need more. These are volunteer positions, but we ask for a regular commitment.

We also have current vacancies for paid kitchen manager/chef. Someone who cares about the community and is willing to get involved. Please get in touch by email at admin@surplustosupper.org for more information. If you know someone who might be interested, please do share.

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Charity donations that cost you nothing!

I don’t need to tell you that money is tight for many of us these days. Charitable donations may be just one step too far in your monthly budgeting. But what if you could make donations without it costing you a penny? Easyfundraising is an app which will enable you to do just that! Once you have downloaded it, you select a cause you want to support. It can be a national charity, or a small local one. If it is not listed, either nominate them yourself, or make sure they know about it so they can set it up. It is simple. Ok, so charity chosen, you just do your regular online shopping via the app. This can be your Friday Just Eat delivery, your weekly Sainsbury shop, a gift from John Lewis, an outfit from M&S (many other brands are available of course!), if you buy a car on Cazoo, they will donate £150. Remember, THIS COSTS YOU NOTHING!!! The re-

tailer will pay to your nominated charity. As an example, local group the Sunbury Skiff and Punting Club, collected over £500 from purchases made online by only 27 people over 6 months. Imagine the difference that could make to a small local charity.

I have just nominated Surplus to Supper, a cause close to my heart. Every penny they raise goes back into the pot to support local people struggling with food poverty. It could not be more pertinent just now.

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Thames Street Speeding Campaign Gathers Pace

By Monica Jones

We reported some months ago about increasing concern and frustration regarding speeding vehicles along Thames Street. Over 300 signatures were added to the original petition to get better speed management in place along the road. Surrey County Councillor Buddhi Weerasinghe is very supportive. He told us “Over the last few months, I have been contacted by a number of residents and businesses in Thames Street who are very concerned about the speeding and vibrations that are caused by high speeding, affecting buildings in the area. I have witnessed this myself several times and as the Divisional Member for Lower Sunbury and Halliford at SCC, I fully support the petition. I have already got Surrey Council officers to work with the campaigners and will continue to engage with and support this campaign”.

Patrick Leaney launched the campaign after he moved to Thames Street 2 years ago and was shocked at the vibrations in his home when buses and heavy lorries went through the village. Vibrations, and possible damage to infrastructure is one thing. The other major problem in Thames Street is the speed some people drive at, particularly late at night. His campaign has gained momentum (no pun intended!). At the end of August a meeting was held at the Riverside Arts Centre for local residents to meet with an officer from Surrey Highways and have a chance to air their views. It was attended by close to 40 people. Amongst those gathered were people who had lived on Thames Street for many years. They were able to offer a historic perspective. Before speed bumps were installed, for example, there were no vibrations to buildings. The speed bumps cause heavy vehicles to “bounce”, causing shock waves to the old Edwardian and Victorian buildings which make the centre of Sunbury so attractive. Many residents reported cracks. The restriction of 7.5 tons on lorries is being ignored, with larger HGVs regularly using Lower Sunbury as a rat run, a fact compound-

ed by an old diversion sign at Hampton, which was left up in error.

Residents complained that the signage for the 20mph limit is not clear enough, or repeated through the village. This at least is something which is being addressed and you will soon see repeater signs and “roundals” on the roads, reminding drivers of the 20mph limit. Sadly, there will NOT be speed cameras, as in Hampton village. Why not? Because Hampton comes under the TFL zone, which is flush with cash, and we come under Surrey, which is not!

The frustration in the room was palpable. The Surrey highways representative frequently laid the responsibility with the police, whereas residents have been told by police that speed restrictions need to be dealt with by Surrey CC. There is no joined up approach! One lady reported that she had been clipped by a truck outside The Phoenix. Mothers with children, or push chairs, take their lives into their hands navigating the narrow pavement there. There is no chance of protective railings being put up at this narrow path, simply because, ironically by law, it is not wide enough.

It is encouraging that the campaign is being brought before the Surrey Council cabinet meeting at the end of September, with Buddhi Weerasinghe speaking in favour of action. There is also a commitment from the Surrey highways representative to work with Buddhi to arrange another local residents ’ meeting but this time including police representation. Enough is enough! To further support this campaign, we urge you to report any incidents or near misses of speeding, dangerous driving or injury, no matter how small. These are the statistics which the Police will react to and we know incidents and near misses are happening almost every day. We must not wait until a serious accident happens. Please use 101 or you can do it online at surrey.police.uk/ report a crime. And do sign the petition: https://www.change.org/ThamesStreet

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Mental Health of Children What Can We Do?

Rory Edwards is a local parent, teacher of 29 years and a school governor. He offers us an insight into certain dilemmas parents might face throughout the school year.

A recent report* I saw said that 1 in 6 children in 2021 had mental health issues. This is a 50% increase from the 1 in 9 children in 2019. Whilst the signs of mental health may be different for different children, the long term effects make difficult reading: on top of the mental health issue itself, a child is likely have physical health problems too; it will almost certainly affect their future earnings as they would find it difficult to stay in the routine that a job may offer; and as a worst case scenario, a reduced life span. It may be tough to read this but as I write this, I think of the students who I have taught, or were in my form group, who didn’t reach the end of their schooling. Schools have been dealing with an increasing number of mental health issues in children over the last few years. It was on the increase before COVID and lockdown certainly didn ’t help many children (or adults for that matter). Whatever the root cause though, we can ’t deny that we need to help when we can. The signs of mental health issues in children are regularly updated on websites like the NHS website and the number has increased steadily over time. Here is a list from nhs.uk*: rapid mood swings; difficulty sleep-

ing; withdrawing from family and friends; not wanting to do things they usually like; selfharm. To this I would also add outbursts; excessive anxiety; difficulty concentrating; changes in eating habits (e.g. decrease in appetite) and changes in sleep patterns. It’s worth saying that just because children show some of these symptoms every so often, it may not be due to mental health issues, we ’re all allowed to have a bad day. However, should you see these long term, it may be time to speak to a professional about it. So what should you do?

1) Speak to someone at your child ’s school, the Head of Year is a good start. The school may be able to have an initial conversation if you have found it difficult to do so, it may be able to reduce some of the pressure by not chasing missing homework for example or even arranging a reduced timetable.

2) Speak to your GP. The GP (or the school) may refer your child to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). However, with the growing number of cases, many children find themselves never actually meeting a CAMHS specialist.

3) If your child doesn ’t want to speak to you, you can try and encourage them to ring Childline or The Samaritans for a confidential chat.

At the end of the day though, your child will return to your house and what you do at home is just as important as the conversations with the professionals*. We’ve all got angry at our children at some point but the need to remain calm is particularly important here. Keep the regular household routines going. It ’s difficult with such a huge burden on everyone but still very important. Also, keep listening to your child and be positive and encouraging to them when they talk to you. Lastly, don’t forget to take care of yourself. You need to be there for your children so find someone you can share your concerns with. *As this is such a huge issue, I have used the following sources to help with this article: nhs.uk; bbc.co.uk; The Health Foundation.

ScamWatch

By Bill Cunningham

In life we have to trust something and someone

But who and how and when and what is the challenge, with so much scamming around our ears. We all welcome genuine help with our scarce resources to pay for the cost of just staying safe and well and fed and warm, in the months ahead. So spotting the genuine approaches from the downright dangerous is what we ’d best focus on for a time.

s natural to want to help our friends and our kids and family. So when they get in touch to seek our help then we usually respond pronto. But in the last month in particular there ’s been a huge increase in scams from fraudsters using WhatsApp, pretending to be a member of our family or a very good friend. An urgent message from them, from an unusual number, stating that they’ve hit circumstances where they must get money there and then, and have had to use the mobile phone of a friend to make contact. But we know by now, don’t we, that any contact out of the blue that says we must immediately transfer money, because ……... is a bright red alert warning. A warning that we must contact the source whose number we know to be real and ask them what the panic is all about. If we’ve had a call from a “bank” to say that urgently we must transfer our “at risk” savings to a new account, then that ’s 100% a scam. We check any claimed call from a bank by finishing the call. We wait a few minutes and, preferably on another phone, call 159 (Stop Scams UK) set up to fight impersonation fraud. Almost all banks belong in the scheme. Simply we ask to be put on to our own bank, then to ask what the urgent call was about to learn it’s been a scam call, which it almost certainly will have been. And we don’t trust any links or attachments to an email till we first check that they are genuine. If from a stranger, then we never click or open.

World Menopause Day; Let’s get talking!

By Monica Jones

More than ever, we are talking about the menopause. For too long, it was one of those TABOO subjects, skirted around, referred to as “the change” in whispered voices.

October 18th is World Menopause Day. I bet most of us didn’t know that. I certainly didn’t, until I started researching this piece.

We went along to the local Menopause Café in Sunbury to find out how the conversation has truly begun. Menopause cafes (www.menopausecafe.net) are springing up all over the UK. Ladies get together to share concerns, listen to talks on health and wellbeing and offer companionship to each other. They started in 2017 in Scotland and out of nowhere a national support group has grown. The British Menopause Society has some interesting facts on their website about the menopause: there are 13 million menopausal women in the UK! Symptoms vary and it can kick in at any age. A small (and fortunate) number of us will sail through it with few, if any symptoms. But a staggering 25% will have debilitating symptoms which will affect them at home and at work. Going back to those whispered conversations. How old fashioned! The menopause is a natural part of aging and we should understand it and talk about it openly. I remember sex education classes at school (ok, a fair few years ago!). It revolved mostly around birth control and STIs. Menopause was never mentioned. How things have changed. ‘Menopause The Musical’? Yep, it premiered in 2001. Funny songs covering menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, food craving and memory loss. In the 19th century you may have been prescribed opium or cannabis to relieve symptoms. Other “treatments” were apparently powder made from dried cows ovaries or injections in the “lady department” of acetate of lead!!! And they wondered why menopausal women presented symptoms of madness! Thankfully these days it is much more about awareness, lifestyle and management. And thank goodness for HRT!

Symptoms include changes in sleep patterns, hot flushes, aching joints and mood swings. Everyone is different. I was intrigued to learn in my various chats at the Menopause Café, that changes to the body such as dry eyes, brittle nails, dull hair and itchy skin are also all symptoms. Some effects are debilitating. The Menopause Café I attended ran a talk on migraine in menopause. It was eye opening, very well presented and humbling. Helen, who gave the talk (photo above) is the sister of Sarah Herbert who started the local Menopause Café, inspired to help others cope better, after her extremely difficult experiences. The idea of the cafes is not to instruct, but to share advice and resources. We all had the chance to move amongst tables and meet each other, learn from each other and offer our own experience and advice. The youngest attendee was only 40. When she was plunged into the menopause at 36 after a hysterectomy to combat cancer, she found herself with little or no support and very little understanding, even from health professionals. Thank goodness then for a supportive environment like the cafes. They are game changing. The cafes meet bi monthly at The Magpie, 64 Thames Street, Sunbury. The next meeting is November 10th 7.30-9pm. Entry is free but please register by emailing sunburyandsheppertonmenocafe@outlook.com. Do spread the word!

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Sporting Success at Springfield!

Springfield Primary School has achieved the Sainsbury Platinum Award, following on from the success of achieving the Gold Mark for the previous five years. The school also retained 3 Star Active Surrey status for sports provision for pupils in Key Stage 1. These achievements recognise how the school has progressed as a centre of excellence in sport. Both committees award schools at different levels depending on pupils' engagement in sport and healthy living. Springfield has invested in the development of an outstanding extra-curricular programme, offering pupils a platform to succeed at both county and national level. This was reflected in the school competing in the UK Dodgeball finals, securing an impressive third place.

Physical educational is an integral part of the Springfield curriculum, which is why many of the pupils have been involved in successful sporting achievements. There is an emphasis on sport which includes provision from trained professional coaches in the wider offer of alternative sports including: lacrosse, cheerleading, table tennis and golf.

PE Lead, Danny Cain, explained, "Ensuring children have a platform to succeed from an early age is paramount to their success in the future. It is vitally important we promote and offer a range of sports and activities to our pupils. The benefits of an active lifestyle are important, not just physically but mentally as well. Regular sporting exposure improves social skills, technical ability and psychological attributes in each and every individual. The pupils enjoy PE at Springfield which supports the excellent progress they make".

Queen Elizabeth’s Sunbury visit

Thanks to Daphne Clement for these fantastic photos taken by her of our dear Queen ’s visit to Sunbury in 2001. She and husband Roger Clement were among the guests, and as you can see, she most definitely got close!

Next time you stand next to one of the embroideries at the Walled Garden, you can think. “the Queen saw this”, or walk along the paths in the garden and imagine you are walking in her footsteps. We thought you should also see the photo of Mr Skinner, standing by the embroidery in which he features!

April and George Celebrate Platinum

Many Congratulations to April and George Rushbrook, who celebrate their 70th Wedding Anniversary on 4th October 2022. They are pictured, right, as they are today, and below, a slightly younger version!

April and George became resident in Sunbury in 1982 when George, a Senior Police Officer in the Metropolitan Police retired. They enthusiastically embraced the community, April volunteering to deliver Meals on Wheels, George an active committee member of LOSRA., and their daughter Sandra, working with Age UK and Sunbury Neighbours.

They both pursued craft hobbies. April is a talented artist and florist. George spent many hours making beautiful Tiffany type lamps, that is... when he was away from the golf course, where he enjoyed many competitions as an ‘Old Codger’ at Abbeymore Golf Club.

Lately April’s health has deteriorated. She has been lovingly cared for by George with the help of their daughter Sandra who is devoted to her parents. Their elder daughter, Julie is a midwife tutor and lives in New Zealand.

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Notes from the Riverside

I write this on the day of the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll, having just returned from Runnymede seeing her on her last journey. Viewing her statue in the Pleasure Grounds there, the sight of the ‘Gloriana’ Royal Barge and the meads of Runnymede, with their Magna Carta and Kennedy Memorials, made me go into historical mode. I thought back to when she became Queen in 1952. Then the media was full of talk of the new Elizabethan era, and it did seem to generate a fresh spirit of new ideas and new organisations, and so many societies have their roots then. There seemed to be a wish to rejuvenate lives which had become routine and mundane. Rather like the turn of the New Year, people took stock of their lives at that dawn of a new era and many new clubs, groups and associations were formed. I wonder if the advent of a new Carolian era will have the same effect? Is this a time for you to reassess your own lifestyle ? Post COVID many working patterns have changed, with work from home becoming more common, and the easing of the dreaded 5 day commute. Maybe an ideal opportunity to address your work/life balance. Perhaps go back to those Elizabethan times of the 50s, when work didn't monopolise life, when people had time to join a club in order to follow their own interest or hobby, learn a new skill, or just indulge themselves in a local activity. Have a think! There are so many opportunities for us in Sunbury; for self improvement, education, leisure, enlightenment, fun, to entertain and to be entertained. Not least at the Riverside Arts Centre. On the entertainment front coming up shortly music is to the fore. With the latest of our regular Riverside Jazz concerts: a coffee concert of a Chopin Piano recital: the IAMT musical show: a performance of famous showpieces on recorder and piano, with Miguel Lawrence: and an evening with Alistair Sherwood Folk Singer. Add in Comedy Club, a Speed Quiz evening, a Big Screen showing of the film ‘Sweet Charity’ plus drama by Riverside Players with plays by A.A. Milne (yes that one!) and a stage version of Jane Eyre. So that is your entertainment sorted. Now which group or activity are you going to join? See contact details under ‘Riverside presents’ on page 58 in this publication

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Recipe of the Month

Pumpkin Spiced Muffins

Preparation time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 15 mins

Makes: 12 muffins

Ingredients

225g plain flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp ground cinnamon (or 2 tsp pumpkin spice mix)

100g caster sugar

50g soft light brown sugar

200g tin pumpkin purée

2 large eggs

125g slightly salted butter, melted

Pumpkin spice mix

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp ground allspice or cloves

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Mix all the dried spices together well and keep in an airtight container

Method

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Prepare a muffin tin with paper cases. Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon or pumpkin spice and caster sugar together into a large bowl. Stir the soft brown sugar through the mixture.

Beat the eggs and then whisk together with the tinned purée in a large jug, whisk in the melted butter then add to the dry ingredients. Mix everything together until just combined. Don’t over mix!

Bake in the centre of the oven for 15 mins until golden and risen with springy tops. If you insert a skewer it should come out clean. Lift on to a wire rack and allow to cool completely…or eat while they are still warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Laughing Stock; Music festival raises funds for dignity in dying

By Monica Jones

If you were in Shepperton one Saturday in late August, you might well have heard funky music. You might also have seen some of the locals swap usual day wear for flower bands, gaudy dresses and snazzy trousers. And you might have wondered what on earth was going on! Those in the know have been eagerly securing their tickets to Shepperton’s Laughing Stock as soon as they became available. This year I was so pleased to go myself. Laughing Stock, a ‘hippy’ music festival, has become a Shepperton institution. This fabulous event is put on by Linda Jagger and her family and a lot of hard working helpers. The first event was some 15 years ago and started as a gathering in the garden “a bunch of crazy hippies having fun and dancing ” as Linda describes it! Coincidentally I watched part of the event that year from Desborough Island opposite. I couldn’t quite understand what someone was doing on the roof, playing God Save the Queen on electric guitar!! Little did I know I was witnessing history! It was certainly fun. Those attending were asked to make a donation to charity.

Since those early days, Laughing Stock has raised over a staggering £120,000 of much needed funds for various charities including the Woking and Sam Beare Hospice, a charity very close to Linda’s heart. They cared for her wonderful dad, Arthur, at home, towards the end of his life and nothing was ever too much trouble for the hospice team that visited Arthur daily. The hospice provides holistic care that is designed to cater for patients ’ physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. It may surprise you to know that despite a 20 bed state of the art facility in Woking, 80% of care given by the WSBH is at home. Dame Deborah James, better known as “Bowelbabe”, who sadly very recently passed away, was also cared for at her mother ’s home by WSBH and wanted to draw attention to the incredible work the charity provides. They offer dignity in dying, surely something we should all expect, but alas, often don ’t

get. Hayley Fellows, a clinical nurse at the hospice says “it is a privilege to be able to ensure my patients can live well and die with dignity and in peace ”. Hospices rely heavily on charitable donations so the annual donation from the Laughing Stock event is very much needed and appreciated. Laughing Stock 2022 raised nearly £24,000 for the hospice and the total amount raised by Laughing Stock for the hospice stands at £90,000. Linda added “we are so grateful and are full of thanks to all involved; our helpers, neighbours, suppliers, performers and most importantly our crazy hippy guests! ” Linda and her family have music running in their veins and love performing. Her band, the JJ Band along with top local bands provide the live music entertainment throughout the day. The performances were fantastic, the vibe was one of great happiness and camaraderie and the fact we knew that this was all contributing to such a great cause made for an even better day.

If you’ve been touched by the work of the hospice movement, or would like to get involved in fundraising for such a great cause, please take a look at their website www.wsbhopsices.co.uk for further details on up and coming fund raising events. There are all sorts of fun things to get involved with and they are also running a FREE will writing service from the 26th September to the 28th October. More information can be found here https://wsbhospices.co.uk/news/wills

Connecting and Caring for People living with Dementia

Cameo provides day sessions for people living with dementia, giving carers and family the respite they need.

We have activities and entertainment aimed at stimulating the mind and body, promoting a sense of well being and happiness.

Our day sessions offer:

• Activities, such as quizzes, card games, bingo and singing

• Exercise sessions, tailored specifically to our clients

• Entertainment including singers, magicians and dancing

• Trips out to local areas, including local gardens, shops and cafes

Refreshments and a freshly made two course meal at lunch time (example meals include fish, meat, vegetables, salads and desserts).

For carers we offer support and advice and the opportunity to socialise with others at our Carer Café sessions.

We have been operating for over 30 years and have an experienced and caring team ready to support you.

Where and When? Monday to Friday 9.30-3.30pm. St Mary’s Parish Hall, Green Street, Sunbury on Thames, TW16 6RN Contact us, so we can discuss how we can help

Annette 07902 259 380 Cheryl 07593 807 251 enquiries@cameodaycentres.org.uk www.cameodaycentres.org.uk

The Wendy Clouse Painting School

Lakeside, 19 The Crescent, Felix Lane, Shepperton, TW17 8NQ

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Classes are ideal for both beginners and the more experienced painters and are held in a large, light studio. 7 week courses from Monday 31st October until Tuesday 13th December. The morning classes run from 9.30am-12.30pm and the afternoon classes from 1.15pm 4.15pm. Each class begins with 30 minutes of drawing, and a demonstration is usually given at each class. There is plenty of parking available outside the studio. Tea and coffee provided free of charge. For more information please contact Wendy by email: wendy@balkwill.one

call Monica on 07979 808991

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LoSRA Says

LOSRA celebrates its 50th Anniversary

To celebrate our 50th anniversary we will be holding a social gathering at the Sunbury Cricket Club on Thursday 20th October from around 6pm through to 10pm. It will simply be an unstructured occasion for local people, former committee members, newsletter deliverers, representatives of other local groups (Embroidery, Riverside Arts Centre, Friends of Sunbury Park), councillors and anyone else to come and have a drink and a chat, something to eat, and spend as much or as little time there as they want. The bar will be open for people to buy their own drinks and catering will be provided by Surplus to Supper at no cost to those attending. We decided that rather than a buffet, a more impressive, interesting and easier option would be to offer a couple of hot dishes possibly a curry and a lasagne, which StS can prepare in advance. We will have tables laid out in the hall where people can sit down to eat; and live music will be provided by the Riverside Jazz Trio. Do put the date on your calendar.

Examination process and public involvement

The last two issues of this Magazine announced the emerging Local Plan public consultation and what the Planning Inspector will consider.

The public consultation concluded on 19th September and now we must simply await the announcement of a date for the Examination in Public (which may be many weeks away yet). The Examination will be a series of open public sessions which members of the public can attend and observe. At the Examination, officers and expert consultants appointed by the Council will be questioned by the inspector on how the Local Plan meets the tests of soundness. It is usual for developers and landowners to attend, often legally represented by

barristers, to speak in favour of or oppose elements of the plan. The Council will also be represented by a barrister. There are often complex legal and technical points to be made and defended. Members of the public and residents' associations who made representations during the Reg 19 consultation will be asked if they wish to appear at the Examination in person and speak to the Planning Inspector directly on issues of importance to them. Following the Examination, the inspector will issue a report to set out whether the plan can be recommended for adoption and if not, what needs to be changed in order to be found sound. Once this has taken place, all Members of the Council will be asked to adopt the plan at a formal meeting. If adopted, the policies in the Local Plan and the Staines Development Framework will carry full weight and supersede former policies in older documents.

This Association has submitted its representation and made it known that we wish to appear at the EIP. It will be published on our website and by newsletter.

Sunbury Health Centre and the big logistical challenge

Sunbury Health Centre (SHC) prepares to face its annual logistical flu vaccine challenge.

The role the flu vaccine plays in reducing serious illness caused by flu to manageable levels during the winter period is widely recognised. This year's preparations are in anticipation of delivering 5,000 vaccines which is around a quarter of all those registered with the practice.

The plan is to minimise disruption to the wide range of services SHC delivers. In addition the approach taken will initially prioritise the most vulnerable.

The focus of vaccine delivery at SHC will be on Saturdays. This enables the Monday Friday service provision to operate with minimal disruption as well as maximising the number of people that can be vaccinated in an efficient and speedy manner. If it is inconvenient for individuals to attend on a Saturday, it will be possible to book an alternative appointment although this is likely to be later in the season.

The specific dates when SHC will be vaccinating patients are driven by the delivery of vaccines to SHC and this occurs in batches:

How to book your vaccine appointment

A text invitation from SHC will trigger the beginning of the process for individual patients. Once received the online form available on the SHC website will provide the necessary details and the availability of appointments. Those eligible patients unable to receive texts or use the internet are encouraged to call reception and book an appointment.

Housebound patients will be supported by the North West Surrey Integrated Care Services (NICS) group. Patients will be phoned to arrange a vaccination and visits will begin from the 17th October across Surrey.

Sunbury Health Centre Core Patient Participation Group (PPG)

• Appointments for those aged over 65 are available 15th October, 22nd October, 5th November and 12th November 2022.

• Appointments for those aged 50 -64 and those with underlying health conditions aged 18 64 are available 5th November and 12th November 2022.

Cartoon: Helen Turner

Local Capture

Thanks to this months photographers! From top left: Nichola Watts, Andrew Griffiths, Sally Hamilton, Monica Jones, Anne Rivers. Do email monica@villagematters.co.uk with any of your local photos. Thanks!

Kingston Camera club exhibition. Free entry. All Saints Church 14 16 Market Place, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1JP, opposite John Lewis Store. The Exhibition is open between Saturday 1 and Sunday 16 of October during the hours 10am to 4pm daily.

www.kingstoncameraclub.co.uk

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Fire & Water @Sunbury Music Nights

The next Music Night at Sunbury Cricket Club is on Friday 14th October and features FIRE & WATER who did one of the first Music Nights more than 12 years ago, and who have headlined one of the Club’s Beer & Music Festivals in the past. Capturing the spirit and music of Free, Bad Company and Led Zeppelin, an evening of top quality rock and blues is absolutely guaranteed, and it will be a classic Sunbury Music Night. Admission is £10 on the door and hot food will be available.

Sunbury Cricket Club, Lower Hampton Road, Sunbury TW16 5PS

Sunbury Beat

Sunbury Beat

By Inspector Maxine Cilia, Spelthorne Borough Commander

By Inspector Maxine Cilia, Spelthorne Borough Commander

I write this on one of the saddest days, after the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. A very poignant moment in history, marking the end of the life of a remarkable woman who influenced and touched the hearts of so many.

I write this on one of the saddest days, after the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. A very poignant moment in history, marking the end of the life of a remarkable woman who influenced and touched the hearts of so many.

May Her Majesty rest in peace. We are continuing to see opportunistic theft from motor vehicles. Often offenders will test car doors to see if they open in the small hours of the night and when they get lucky, they find a trove of treasure left behind. We are also aware that they may be using signal blockers, so if you are used to your car locking as you walk away, please check that this has happened by watching if the wing mirrors recline or listening for the confirmation beep that the alarm has set. Bank cards, expensive designer sunglasses and money seem to be the favourites, with many of the cards being used almost immediately online and in local stores. Please spread the message. Don’t leave valuables overnight in cars. A more recent spate include smashing windows to remove items such as laptops and handbags so please do not leave valuables on show.

May Her Majesty rest in peace. We are continuing to see opportunistic theft from motor vehicles. Often offenders will test car doors to see if they open in the small hours of the night and when they get lucky, they find a trove of treasure left behind. We are also aware that they may be using signal blockers, so if you are used to your car locking as you walk away, please check that this has happened by watching if the wing mirrors recline or listening for the confirmation beep that the alarm has set. Bank cards, expensive designer sunglasses and money seem to be the favourites, with many of the cards being used almost immediately online and in local stores. Please spread the message. Don’t leave valuables overnight in cars. A more recent spate include smashing windows to remove items such as laptops and handbags so please do not leave valuables on show.

We are also looking at thefts of tools from vans. At this time these seem to be confined to large hotel car parks in the Sunbury area. The tools taken are often worth over £5000 so we would really like to know more about these offenders and where the tools go to be sold and converted to cash. There is no single method of gaining entry to a van but often the thieves cause serious damage. If you own a van with lots of valuable tools, consider defensive parking up to a wall etc or extra locks or alarms. If you can remove the tools from the van at the end of the day this is an even better solution. Burglary season is just about to start, and we have seen a small amount of uplift as the evenings grow darker. It is easier to spot a house that is in darkness and burglars spot these opportunities. As always, I ask everyone to conduct a review of their security, updating and renewing lighting, think about remote cameras, video door cameras, alarms and timers for lights and televisions. Also look at your access to gardens and alleyways, securing gates with a lock and removing gardening tools which can be used to

gain entry. Please reconsider keeping high value items of jewellery in the home and if you do, look at securing them in an approved fitted safe. Portable and removable safes are not sufficient. They are just like putting all your valuables in a carrier bag ready for collection! Think where you keep your valuables. The most obvious place to look for your valuables is in the bedroom especially in the bottom of the wardrobe, so that is really not a safe place to hide them.

gain entry. Please reconsider keeping high value items of jewellery in the home and if you do, look at securing them in an approved fitted safe. Portable and removable safes are not sufficient. They are just like putting all your valuables in a carrier bag ready for collection! Think where you keep your valuables. The most obvious place to look for your valuables is in the bedroom especially in the bottom of the wardrobe, so that is really not a safe place to hide them.

Parcels are being removed from delivery addresses on a regular basis, where they have been placed on doorsteps. It is now the norm to have a parcel left on a doorstep but really this is not safe, consider asking a neighbour to take it in or get it delivered to a work address. The best way to have safe delivery of parcels is a parcel box which is locked outside or delivery to a parcel delivery locker. These crimes are almost impossible to detect and it is unlikely they will be investigated by police due to that lack of lines of enquiry.

Parcels are being removed from delivery addresses on a regular basis, where they have been placed on doorsteps. It is now the norm to have a parcel left on a doorstep but really this is not safe, consider asking a neighbour to take it in or get it delivered to a work address. The best way to have safe delivery of parcels is a parcel box which is locked outside or delivery to a parcel delivery locker. These crimes are almost impossible to detect and it is unlikely they will be investigated by police due to that lack of lines of enquiry.

StreetSafe‘StreetSafe’ is a pilot service for anyone to anonymously tell us about public places where you have felt or feel unsafe, due to environmental issues, e.g. street lighting, abandoned buildings or vandalism, and/or because of some behaviours, e.g. being followed or verbally abused. Please note: 'StreetSafe' is not for reporting crime or incidents. Please take time to report these locations to us as they are discussed with our partners and we look together how we can make these locations safer for everyone.

We are also looking at thefts of tools from vans. At this time these seem to be confined to large hotel car parks in the Sunbury area. The tools taken are often worth over £5000 so we would really like to know more about these offenders and where the tools go to be sold and converted to cash. There is no single method of gaining entry to a van but often the thieves cause serious damage. If you own a van with lots of valuable tools, consider defensive parking up to a wall etc or extra locks or alarms. If you can remove the tools from the van at the end of the day this is an even better solution. Burglary season is just about to start, and we have seen a small amount of uplift as the evenings grow darker. It is easier to spot a house that is in darkness and burglars spot these opportunities. As always, I ask everyone to conduct a review of their security, updating and renewing lighting, think about remote cameras, video door cameras, alarms and timers for lights and televisions. Also look at your access to gardens and alleyways, securing gates with a lock and removing gardening tools which can be used to

StreetSafe‘StreetSafe’ is a pilot service for anyone to anonymously tell us about public places where you have felt or feel unsafe, due to environmental issues, e.g. street lighting, abandoned buildings or vandalism, and/or because of some behaviours, e.g. being followed or verbally abused. Please note: 'StreetSafe' is not for reporting crime or incidents. Please take time to report these locations to us as they are discussed with our partners and we look together how we can make these locations safer for everyone.

https://www.surrey.police.uk/notices/street safe Please remember your information could be that final piece of the puzzle which helps us to solve a crime or identify an offender. So please get in touch. If you do not want to wait on the 101 number, please use the FaceBook messaging service on our Spelthorne Beat Page or use the on line reporting via the Surrey Police website. If it is urgent and you feel threatened or need help immediately as a crime is in progress always call 999. Thank you for everything that you do for us and your community. Keep safe and well. Inspector Maxine Cilia, Spelthorne Borough Commander.

https://www.surrey.police.uk/notices/street safe Please remember your information could be that final piece of the puzzle which helps us to solve a crime or identify an offender. So please get in touch. If you do not want to wait on the 101 number, please use the FaceBook messaging service on our Spelthorne Beat Page or use the on line reporting via the Surrey Police website. If it is urgent and you feel threatened or need help immediately as a crime is in progress always call 999. Thank you for everything that you do for us and your community. Keep safe and well.

Inspector Maxine Cilia, Spelthorne Borough Commander.

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What’s On

We advise you to check with organisers on latest updates to performances

EXHIBITION of paintings, poetry and photography in the Orangery Squires Garden Centre, Shepperton Friday 18th to Sunday 20th November 11am-4pm. FREE entry. Do come.

The Sunbury Christmas market will be on Thursday December 8th outside the shops in the Avenue. From 5 8pm. The Salvation Army will be playing and there will be a great variety of stalls, gifts and tempting delights. Do make a date in your diary.

Menopause Cafés: 10 November, (with a short talk on thyroid conditions in menopause), 19 January 2023, (with a short talk on mental health in menopause). 7:30 9pm The Magpie, 64 Thames Street, Sunbury. Free tickets can be booked on Eventbrite or by emailing; sunburyandsheppertonmenocafe@outlook.com

Sunbury Library Coffee Time. The Friends of Sunbury Library invite you to a Coffee Time Fridays 14 October and 11 November between 10 and 11:30. Coffee or tea, biscuits and general knowledge quiz for 50p. Sunbury Library, The Parade, Staines Road West, Sunbury. There will also be the following event: From 10am to 4pm on Saturday 12 November 2022. Sunbury & Shepperton Local History Photo Exhibition at Sunbury Library.

Runnymede Jazz Club. Friday 28th October Afternoon in Paris. runnymedejazzclub@hotmail.com www.runnymedejazzclub.com. Addlestone Community Centre, Garfield Rd, Addlestone, KT15 2NJ

The Rose in Kingston

After a stunning production of The Two Popes, staring Anton Lesser and Nicholas Woodeson, The Rose Theatre continues its top notch season with:

October 1st-22nd. The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht. London’s first major production of this masterpiece for 25 years.

The Importance of Being Earnest November 1st - 12th. Enjoy this original Rose production of the favourite Oscar Wilde play.

Many other feature shows too, and the Christmas event is A Christmas Carol, from 2nd December.

Book your tickets now. www.rosetheatre.org

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The Revelaires Amateur Variety Group present “The Jubilee Years”. A musical journey through Her Majesty ’s decades

We are deeply saddened at the passing of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and sympathies go to the Royal family at this sad time. In this, the Platinum Jubilee year we were preparing a show in November marking her 70 year reign. We intend to carry on with the show as a celebration of her long life and service to our country and hope you will join us.

Friday November 11th 8.00pm Saturday November 12th 7.30pm Riverside Arts Centre, 59 Thames Street, Sunbury-On-Thames TW16 5QF. Tickets £12 per person. To book please contact Sheila Marsden on 01784 252407 or sheilamarsden2000@yahoo.co.uk

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Gardening Matters

The season of mists

...and mellow fruitfulness, states the first line of the famous Keats poem. There is something rather lovely about autumn. The days are cooler but often sunny, yet the ground is more moist and so easier to dig. It’s the perfect time of year for gardening. It’s tempting to tidy up all the browning plant stems but try not to get carried away. Leave some standing because they provide important habitats for wildlife. I do harvest a few seedheads each year: poppies, nigella, and alliums are my favourites. I cut them, leaving their long stems intact and put the heads inside a paper bag, then hang the bunches inside to dry. The ripe seeds fall into the bag and can be labelled and kept for sowing next year’s free plants! The decorative heads look nice in a vase too.

My neighbour (who is retired) makes fabulous leaf mould in meshed cages he’s constructed himself. I take a ‘busy mum’ approach to fallen leaves. I run them over with a mower then rake the resulting confetti off my lawn into the flower beds and borders and let them rot naturally. They soon break down and are incorporated into the soil by worms. I still hanker after my own leaf mould crates though.

If you planted any perennials a few years ago they might need to be divided. Take a look at your plants. If they are dying off in the middle but have good growth around the edges, it’s time to lift and divide. Dig up the root ball of the plant, brush and pull off excess soil and set on to a plastic ground sheet. Pull (or use a garden fork to prise) apart the root ball into three or four clumps, each with a section of healthy shoots and roots. Replant the ’new’ plants elsewhere in the gar-

By Rachael Leverton

den or try swapping plants with friends. Don ’t forget to keep them well watered until they have become established.

If you feel that your garden needs a little more colour heading into winter add a couple of dogwood shrubs into your borders. There are striking red and yellow varieties available.

You can also plant sedum, Japanese anemones (Liriope) and Michaelmas daises (Aster). These flower well into late autumn and early winter.

Finally, a little planning for next year goes a long way. October is the perfect time to plant daffodil, crocus, hyacinth and allium bulbs for next spring.

Happy gardening,

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Index

Air

Clouse

House

Sunbury Nursing

Signature

Care

Visiting Angels

Alina

Carpenter D. Williams

Nick Cobb

Harvest Financial 43 Estate Agent/Property Dexters 64

Curchods 32/33 The Good Agent 19 Churchill Property 42 Events/Fun Storyboard 26 Landmark Art Fair 9 Rotary lecture 39 Riverside presents 58 Old Skool Disco 6 Florist

Van Wonderen 25 Footcare 43

Funeral Services

Alan Greenwood 46 Lodge Brothers 14 Garden Services

Oven cleaning Ovenclean 55 Pest Control Molesey Pest 55 2 Tap Pest/Bird 61 Pharmacy/Walk in Trio Pharmacy 30 Plumber Pete Game 52 Pubs/restaurants

The Bell, Hampton 15 Storyboard 27 Retail Club

Costco 36/37 Roofing

Platinum Roofing 48 MK Roofing 50 Aldridge Roofing 49 Schools/Education

Windows House of Surrey 63 Village Windows 50

Children

Activities Aquarius

My PC Helper

SJ Harris

Walking/sitting The Woof Club 26

Boss Electrics 48 Equity Release

Lawnmaster 60 Longacres 17 Capability Clarke 60 Surrey Arborist 60 Squire’s shopping 10 Gutters

Star Guttering 48 Hot Tubs

Kirami @ Squires 12 Kitchens

Ashford Kitchens 11 Laundrette/dry cleaner Thames Laundrette 44 Life Insurance 43

Thamesmead 24 Springfield 22 Halliford School 2 Sell Stuff for Cash JC Stamps 47 Shutters

Decorama 52 Just Shutters 18 Taxi Service VA Cars 49 Vet Sherwood Vets 53 Will Writing Harvest Wills 43