Tadworth & Walton Tribune November 2016

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The Tadworth & Walton

Tribune

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TRIBUNE COMMENT

MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK The Tribune aims to keep you informed of all facets of village life in Tadworth and Walton and engender a greater community spirit he response to the first edition of the Tribune has been fantastic! And if the growth in content and advertisers in this issue is a barometer of the health of the community then the future of Taworth and Walton is good.

As with any community it requires a lot of volunteers to give up their time to ensure the smooth running of all the organisations. In this issue there are a number of campaigns that require your help.

On page 8 there is a request for people to get involved in the Jubilee Wood community project. If you were not already aware, land in the middle of Tadworth off Tadworth Street has been transformed to create a safe play area for children and toddlers. Work on the woodland still continues and more help is needed.

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Likewise, the Walton Forum committee would like more members to spread the very rewarding work they do for the village - see page 15.

You also may be unaware of the scale of the income deficit at St Peter’s Church in Breech Lane, Walton. On page 11 there are details of an appeal being launched to ensure that the church continues to be a land mark in the village.

Finally, on page 24 the Breech Lane Community Centre in Walton requires members to serve on the Council to spread the duties of keeping the Centre in operation. I hope reading about all the work these organisations undertake will inspire you to get involved in the community.

Richard Milbourn, Editor Email: richard.milbourn@carnah.co.uk

The Tadwor th & Walton Tribune Editor :

Richard Milbourn 3 Mount Hill, Mogador, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 7HZ Tel: 0844 561 1230 Email: richard.milbourn@carnah.co.uk The print run for The Tadworth & Walton Tribune is 2,700 copies and it is delivered free to all households and businesses in Tadworth and Walton. The Tadworth & Walton Tribune is published four times a year and the next issue is published on 1st Februar y 2017 with an editorial and advertising deadline of 31st December 2016.

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Statements and opinions in The Tadworth & Walton Tribune, unless expressly written, are not necessarily those of The Editor. Material in The Tadworth & Walton Tribune may not be reproduced in any form without the permission of the Editor.

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TADWORTH & WALTON RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

THE PLANNING PROCESS The TWRA is dedicated to the protection of the character and environment of the villages of Tadworth and Walton on the Hill n our contribution to the first issue of ‘The Tribune’ we took the opportunity to explain the purpose of our Association, and something of the way it works. While monitoring proposed planning takes a good amount of our time, how many of us understand how that is done?

Here our Deputy Chair, Gillian Hein who reviews planning in Tadworth, sheds light on the process.

Gillian also explains the significance of the Council’s Development Management Plan currently under consideration, and the relevance to us all of the proposals contained within it.

If there is anything that is unclear, or if you think that changes to our system would be helpful, please let us know. We are happy to make improvements.

Planning Applications Two members of our committee look at the applications for our ward of Tadworth and Walton respectively prior to our monthly meetings. As the Council classifies us as ‘consultees’ we are automatically informed of all new applications, but they can also be viewed on the Council’s web site. (Look for ‘planning application search’ and then either highlight Tadworth and Walton Ward, or put in the address or reference number if you have an interest in a particular site). By looking at a particular application, it is possible to examine all the documents submitted by the applicant plus any responses from the ‘statutory consultees’ and local residents. Eventually the case officer’s report

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and decision or recommendation, if the application is going before the Planning Committee will be included.

After viewing the current applications on the Council website, we visit the site and contact the neighbours if we think there is a problem. Any objections are reported back to the monthly committee meeting and a decision is made on whether the Association should object and if so on what grounds. On occasions when an application is thought to be particularly controversial or residents over a wide area are affected, we will put details on our website and notify all members who are on our email list.

If an application is going before the Council’s Planning Committee with a “recommended for approval” status, and we have made strong objections, (this happened recently with an application on Shelvers Way near the A217), we will ask if we can address the committee.

In addition we will give evidence in support of the Council’s case if an application is refused and the applicant appeals against the Council’s decision. If there is a ‘public inquiry’ or ‘informal hearing’, an Independent Inspector will hear the evidence and issue a decision letter, usually some weeks later.

We always request residents to let us know if they have concerns about an application and their reasons for objection. Sometimes the neighbours will be out when we visit so it is best to contact us if support is needed, as well as making direct representations to C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 6

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the Council. We have to be careful to use only planning arguments when we send in our objections. For example, the Council will disregard objections based on a reduction in property value or loss of a view, so we do not automatically give support.

Some of the more recent cases we have commented on relate to Frith Park, Little Ambrook, Rose Cottage in Chequers Lane and properties in the vicinity of Heath Drive in Walton on the Hill, and Shelvers Way, 22 Downs Way, the Citygate site in The Avenue and Green Corner on the Dorking Road in Tadworth. As our TWRA newsletter is coming out at about the same time as this edition of the Tribune, fuller details of these applications are available there rather than duplicating the information here.

As stated above, please let us know if our system can be improved so that it is more helpful for residents. We do recognise however that there is a difficult balance to be struck between providing too much information and too many emails to our members, and not doing enough.

The Development Management Plan (DMP) The Council’s consultation on the DMP finished on the 10th October. This document identified development sites, suggested modifications to the Green Belt and included policies that will be used to determine future planning applications. We prepared a draft response which was emailed to our members and also put on our web site, asking for comments. It also formed the basis for the submission by the Banstead and District Federation of Residents Associations. Our thanks to those who read our document and made additional suggestions.

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some minor changes to the Green Belt boundary, which appear logical, and there is also a new Residential Area of Special Character and an enlargement of an existing one in Tadworth. Two major concerns relate to the lack of infrastructure, including highway capacity, to serve new development, and the proposed new parking standards which, in the absence of a good public transport service will result in more congestion on our streets. We shall be commenting further on the issue of parking and road safety around our schools in our forthcoming Newsletter.

Following the closure of the consultation period, the Council will consider the representations received and perhaps modify the document. It will then formally place the amended document ‘on deposit’ in 2017.

There will be a further period in which to object, although this time the objections go to the Planning Inspectorate, rather than the Council, and will be followed by an ‘Examination in Public’ which will be chaired by an Independent Inspector. The process will be similar to that followed by the Core Strategy which set out the broad spatial policies for development in the Borough and at which we gave evidence.

Jubilee Woodland Once again there is to be a Christmas Carol Concert in the Jubilee Wood on December 17th, more details in our Newsletter.

Tadworth Tree Planting Project We are well advanced in our continuing project to replace and add verge trees throughout the area using some of our Pfizer funds, a donation from Surrey CC (thank you to Mike Gosling) and a top up from our own funds. Planting will commence in the autumn, more details in our Newsletter.

Gillian Hein Tadworth & Walton Residents Association

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J U B I L E E WOOD

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED s residents of Tadworth and Walton on the Hill

Committee were able to erect fences to protect the

we are fortunate to be surrounded by

area and to provide paths to allow ease of access for

beautiful countryside to enjoy when walking

prams and wheelchairs. Natural play materials were also

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or riding, however,Tadworth lacked a safe place where

installed.

Work on the woodland still continues, a pond has

young children and toddlers could play. A few years ago Councillor Vic Broad identified a piece of very

been created in an area where the emphasis is on

overgrown, councilowned land in the middle of

conservation and is normally locked and bird, bat and

Tadworth off Tadworth Street, the entrance is on the

insect boxes have been installed.

We would welcome anyone who wishes to become

lefthand side when driving towards the A217, just over the railway bridge.Through his efforts and supported by

involved with this community project.Working parties

Councillor Rachel Turner he persuaded Reigate and

are organised occasionally and even if you do not have

Banstead Borough Council to allow this area to be

the time to help, please come and see what has been

transformed into what is now the Jubilee Woodland.

achieved.

The woodland is a lovely, peaceful place to walk

A small army of volunteers spent many weeks and months cutting down and clearing the land and

around, picnic in or just to sit an enjoy the surroundings

following financial support from Surrey Council and a

whatever the season. Our email is

number of other organisations the Management

Jubilee_woodland@yahoo.com

Once a farming community. much that we take for granted in Tadworth is the result of the careful managed evolution of our local heritage. Today Tadworth is what we envisage as a traditional English village. The village shops in their arts and crafts style date back to when the railway was built.

They offer a wide range of individual services ranging from travel agent to greengrocers, butchers, fishmongers and fresh bread bakery. Tadworth has its own selection of fine schools for children of all ages, It has good communications, health facilities and even a bank. Surrounded by the North Downs, the locality retains its late 19th century vintage charm and scale yet offers all the modern services necessary for living in the 21st century.

“Tadworth the Village on the Downs” looks at aspects of Tadworth’s development in order to provide insights into how what we have today has been carefully sculpted from the past. The book seeks to cover in particular, aspects of local history that have not been detailed by earlier historians.

In A4 format with more than 50 pages and well-illustrated in colour, copies of the book are available from Bruce Osborne at Tower House, 15 Tower Road, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5QY for £10.00. Tel: 01737 213169. Email: b.osborne2@ntlworld.com

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CHURCH NEWS

ST PETER’S LAUNCHING APPEAL his may be the first you've heard about the difficulties Walton's village church – St Peter's in Breech Lane (pictured right) – is facing.

It seems that most people think that the Church of England is wealthy and that St Peter's itself has plenty of money – but we're afraid that is just not the case. People in the “Tribune” area will hear more during the next few weeks, because the Church has to act – we'll be launching an appeal for help.

Ever yone in Walton on the Hill will receive a letter and a leaflet which will explain that St Peter's regular income has reduced and outgoings have increased. We've just spent over £40,000 on essential repairs to a part of the roof and, last week, we had to install a new boiler – just two examples of the larger sort of expense which we have to meet, often unexpectedly. Day to day expenses arise all the time. The result is that the Church is running an income deficit, and it is only coping thanks to some recent generous legacies. The position is serious.

We hope there'll be a response to the appeal. There's been a church on the site for nearly 750 years and in these times it simply can't go it alone.

This is advance notice that we are going to form a new body – “Friends of St Peter's” – whose purpose will be to maintain the fabric of the building and the churchyard. We want to ensure that St

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Peter's remains a landmark in the village.

Whether you're a churchgoer or not, you'll surely agree that no English village is a proper English village without it's church – and St Peter's has been there all that time – nearly750 years – on the green – nowadays floodlit at night - and there for all to see during the day.

We will be asking for money, but also for help in other ways, and you'll hear more detail between now and Sunday 27th November, when we'll be launching the “Friends of St Peter's” in the Community Centre, Breech Lane, Walton on the Hill - with refreshments - between 12.00 and 2.00pm. All will be welcome. Please make a note of the date and please come to hear about our difficulties, and about how you might be able to help. We're hoping that most people in the village will want to join us in helping to preserve St Peter's and it's presence in the village.

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TROOPS ON EPSOM DOWNS FOR THE INSPECTION BY LORD KITCHENER

A local Vaughan Williams enthusiast writes about the day in January 1915 when troops were paraded on Epsom Downs, and what took place at the Commemoration of that day, 100 years later.

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awn was far from breaking on that freezing morning of 22nd January 1915.

At 4am, each and every one of the 20,000 army volunteers of the 2nd London Division billeted around East Surrey and Maidstone rose to the icy blackness of perhaps, for many, the most momentous day of their lives.

One of their number was the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, who’d volunteered as a private in the Royal Army Medical Corps at the age of 42 – considered in those days to be “old”.

Vaughan Williams was a member of a 2/4th Field Ambulance attached to the brigade containing the 2nd Battalion attached to the London Scottish, the “179th”.

Eight inches of snow had fallen in the night, and it continued to increase to blizzard proportions.The men were dressed ready for parade at 5am, with their packs ready (not forgetting, touchingly, their boot blacking in case a “top up was needed”), and marched off – 12 NOVEMBER 2016

without breakfast, towards Epsom Downs.

Two days earlier the University and Public Schools camp at Woodcote Park in Epsom (now the Royal Automobile Club) heard rumours that Lord Kitchener, Secretary of State for War, was on his way to inspect the troops. He was to be accompanied by Alexandre Millerand, the French Minister for War.This exciting news spread around the locality and dribs and drabs of Epsom folk started to turn up to watch the proceedings.

The soldiers began to arrive on the Downs at 8am and were paraded in their battalions.The officer in overall charge was General Sir Frederick Stopford. Some were kept moving to keep warm whilst others were stood to, with frequent periods of marking time in order to prevent what in those days was referred to as “the chill”, today known as “hypothermia”. In fact four of the men collapsed and one soldier actually died.The University and Public Schools men (who’d volunteered at the lowest rank

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because of being too old at over 30 years, to be officers!) kept their spirits up by singing their favourite songs, larking around to amuse the growing number of onlookers, and within the makeshift military hospital inside the Grandstand, the recovering wounded pelted snowballs at their unfortunate comrades below!

Lord Kitchener and Millerand arrived on the scene just before 11am by motor car.Vaughan Williams recalls that Lord Kitchener, purported to have decided not to stay more than five minutes because of the weather, seemed to ignore all but his division. Yet we now know from official history that the London Scottish were the only troops inspected because they alone had just a few practice and drill rifles, enough to make a good appearance in their front row.

As soon as Kitchener’s inspection ended, the soldiers were marched off to The Western Front, many of whom were to die at The Somme during that fated summer of 1915.

The Re-enactment of this March on Saturday 24th January 2015 was to commemorate that day, 100 years and 2 days later.

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As I arrived at a car park near the Queen’s Stand during the morning of 24th January 2015, my ears suddenly tuned in to the strains of the haunting violin solo of “Lark Ascending”, composed by Ralph Vaughn Williams. I found Tim Richardson the Co-ordinator of the event, resplendent in his Great War kit as a Major, and he explained how he came to be involved in this reconstruction. “My own Great Uncle, Guy Richardson, was there on that day as a Captain in the London Regiment.”

“A military historian, I liaise with The Woodland Trust who are dedicated to creating their flagship of a First World War Centenary Wood in Surrey.Their vision is a UK rich in woods and trees which can be enjoyed and valued by everyone.The Wood will be a peaceful, protected place for native wildlife to flourish.We hope that visitors will spend time enjoying this special place at least once, with its rare butterflies and birds”.

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Above: It is believed that the tall front row soldier on the right is Vaughan Williams. He was over six feet tall, and in those days, considered virtually a giant!. It is known for certain that he was in the line-up in the front row because his battalion, on that day,were the only ones with rifles. He is recorded as commenting that as Kitchener walked past him, he noted that Kitchener did not even look at the men in his row.

ecology as the Somme battlefield and in 1915 the army built a training camp there on the Tadworth side.The Woodland Trust did not know of this when they purchased the land.That is where I (Tim) came in! I had planned and co-ordinated an event on the 90th anniversary of the March, and it was then that we put the plaque of commemoration in place on the Racecourse.”

“I already knew of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams’ (1872-1958) work “Lark Ascending”, and of his participation on the day of the inspection, and during a walk across one of the fields that make up the wood – which will be a mixture of ancient and new woods with wild flower meadows in between – I disturbed about 20 Larks as they nested nearby. It was then that I saw the link, and began to plan the March in which I hoped to include all the elements I’d discovered.”

“Another association with Vaughan Williams was the music running throughout the commemoration.Tim got in touch with Graham Lodge the Director of Music at Epsom College to ask if he knew of a violinist to play “Lark Ascending” at the service, and Richard Smith was recommended. Richard, who teaches violin at the College, seemed the right person because of his own personal links with Vaughan Williams, and 14 NOVEMBER 2016

when asked, he was thrilled to take part.

His rehearsal at an end, I asked Richard how his life had unfolded to lead him to this day. “It was at the Birmingham Conservatoire that I was taught the entire “Lark Ascending” by my teacher Jeremy Ballard, who sadly passed away very recently. It will be an honour to play in his memory.” Richard added that his violin was made

by William E. Hill & Sons during the First World War...in fact in 1915! “I purchased it from Michael Byrd the instrument restorer in Kingston, now sadly no longer with us.The way the instrument responds has transformed my approach to sound production. It was always wonderful to play “Lark”, so atmospheric and evocative. He explained: “My favourite marking of Jeremy Ballard, who taught me the piece, where he simply wrote ‘Ethereal Sound’. I’ve always felt this so deeply, and it was words and phrases like this which helped me understand this beautiful sound world, and how to draw from the violin the innocent sounds of bird song floating on the air. Knowing the larks were overhead nearby was also special.” He added that teaching “Lark” to his students is somewhat of a ‘rite of passage’, so fundamental as it is to the British identity in music.

It was not long before the distant sound of a marching band was heard approaching the Downs from Epsom where they had rallied, and soon the first bright red of their uniforms appeared as they marched towards the Queen’s Stand........(to be continued in the next Tribune).

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WALTON ON THE H I L L V I L L A G E FORUM

ONGOING VILLAGE INITIATIVES he Walton Forum was established by residents in 1997; a platform to discuss matters of importance to the village and agree any necessary actions or improvements. The Forum meets 3 times a year, usually in the Breech Lane Community Centre and the Forum committee can be reached, throughout the year via email with your ideas and concerns.

The Forum is first and foremost a communication vehicle for the extraordinary community spirit which exists in the village.

We are all very proud of our beautiful village and many residents devote some of their time and energy to keep it that way.

Upcoming and ongoing Village initiatives include: ‘20 is Plenty!’ ~ a speed limit reduction campaign for Walton Parking ~ High Street & general Walton & Tadworth Village bi-annual Litter Pick Redevelopment of ‘Gun Corner’ ~ the junction of Walton Street & Ebbisham Lane Walton in Bloom Mere Pond regeneration & Swan Island The Forum meetings are open to all Walton residents. If you have any views on these initiatives, would like to propose new initiatives of your own or would like to help your fellow villagers and neighbours improve quality of life in the village, please contact the Forum for further details and join us at our next meeting.

Village organisations are encouraged to present their activities and plans at Forum meetings and use them as an opportunity seek help from others in the village.

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Whilst resolutely non-political, the Walton Forum enjoys excellent relations with the borough and county councils. Your local councillors who are active in the community and have launched many local initiatives, including several of the current ones listed above, regularly attend Forum meetings to talk about the council’s activities, local issues, and to hear about issues residents should like them to deal with!

The Forum is not directly involved in planning and development applications which require skilled technical input and are handled by the Tadworth and Walton Residents’ Association on our behalf. We are extremely grateful for their efforts to protect our village from inappropriate development.

Having adopted an updated constitution in September 2016 the Forum is very much a 21st century organisation and with your help we are looking to build on the success of the fantastic community spirit enjoyed in Walton – do come and join us at the next meeting.

The next Walton Forum meeting will be held in Breech Lane Community Centre on Tuesday, 10th January 2017 at 8.00pm.

The Walton Forum committee can be reached on info@waltonvillageforum.com.

Follow and support us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Walton-on-theHill-Village-Forum-359384957575919/ P.S. Many hands make light work and we are looking for villagers to join our Forum committee – the time commitment is not very onerous, a couple of interim meetings over and above the 3 regular Forum meetings but the rewards in terms of personal satisfaction and fulfilment are a-plenty! Email the committee for more details.

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TRAVEL

AN AMAZING BREAK IN THE SUN travelled with my family to Marrakech for a 4 night sunshine break. The friendly airport Staff, including the cleaners, made us feels very welcome, which dismissed all worries of such a different culture to ours.

Our bags arrived quickly and the driver was waiting.

After 10 minutes in the car we arrived at the hotel, it was so beautiful, clean and spacious. The staff spoke perfect English and helped us with all our needs.

Our first vision was the amazing large pool in the shape of a crescent with beds immersed in the water and with easy slopes to access it.

The following day we hired a guide who took us around four temples, a market and the amazing gardens of Yves Saint Laurent, the president’s house where his four legal wives lived!

All the floors were of colourful tiles with their wooden ceilings carved out in very intricate detail. The visit to the market and souks were so fascinating and colourful. We had a talk about how they make Argon oil and all the herbs and their qualities. We would never need a

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Doctor again!

We visited a carpet weaver where we saw beautiful rugs in all sizes.

We sampled the traditional Moroccan Tagine with fresh bread, listening to the calls from the Mosque whilst watching the sun go down over the temples, absolutely stunning.

We strolled through parks with Mosques and all the beauty of flowers and shrubs.

As we walked around the market amongst the sellers, the snake charmers and the Henna stall, the sun shone all the time with clear blue skies.

On the way back to the hotel we noticed many lovely hotels and restaurants all along the way, including the Buddha Bar, a fantastic bar and night club.

All the restaurants had shades protecting you from sunlight and water sprays for cooling you.

The selection of non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails were mouth-watering.

The sun always shines in Marrakech!

Do give Symphony World Travel a call to discuss a trip to Marrakesh, you won’t be disappointed.

Sue Dow 01372 375 361 www.symphonyworldtravel.com NOVEMBER 2016 17

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LOCAL ART

BREECH LANE ARTISTS pastel painters this group has now evolved to include all media. Contact Barbara Felts on 0208 339 9299 if you are interested in joining them for a friendly couple of hours painting.

From within this group a collective of more experienced painters has formed the Surrey Hills Artists to exhibit their work twice a year at the Above: Waterfall by Audrey Mitchell and Pin Mill by Pam Shingler.

Denbies Vineyard Gallery in Dorking where they have build a reputation and following among local

t may not have the cache of St Ives but nearer to

art-lovers and country-wide visitors to the gallery.

home and hidden in the village of Walton On The

Their October exhibitions tie in with the Mole

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Hill is a flourishing hotbed of artistic activity.

Centred at the Breech Lane Community Hall local

Valley Arts Alive Festival.

Adding to this artistic mix, monthly art workshops

painters have long honed their skills and practised

are also held at Breech Lane where professional

their craft.

artists lead the full-day events organised by local

On Wednesday afternoons a group of amateur

painter and Surrey Hills member Pam Shingler.

artists enjoy this village facility in a friendly group of

Limited to 16 attendees, these are a popular

mixed experienced painters and on Thursdays at

addition to events in Walton.

1.30 the Breech Lane Pastel Group meets at the same venue. Originally organised by a group of

Contact Pam on pamshingler@hotmail.co.uk if these are of interest. www.surreyhillsartists.co.uk

TADWORTH ART EXHIBITION adworth Art Group will be holding their Winter Exhibition 2016 at St. John's Church Hall, The Avenue, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5QT on Friday November 18th 6.30pm-10pm, Saturday November 19th 10am-6.00pm and Sunday November 20th 10am-5pm.

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy our interesting, varied and colourful exhibition of many styles and media. Buying or just looking we are very happy to see you, makes all the effort worthwhile! Entry free, tea and coffee available. Raffle in aid of MERU. For further information call 01737 362404/812983 www.tadworthartgroup.org.uk

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Above: Italian Sunflowers by Joe Mulvey.

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Clockwise: Tregardoc Beach by Richard Tricker, Portrait by Gloria Shilling, Santa Maria Evening by Brendan Smith, Pink Reflections and Flowers

by Joy Mulvey.

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L E T T E R TO THE E D I T O R

WE MUST SOLVE PARKING PROBLEM Dear Parents, Grandparents, Guardians and Carers, I’m a local resident, grandfather and have spent a whole lifetime in and around ‘keeping people safe’, and I’m writing to you personally to ask for your help. I’ll be blunt.

We’d all agree that our most treasured and precious possessions are our children.

So I can’t understand why some of us are putting those very people in danger, and at the same time causing upset and distress to our neighbours....

Unfortunately for a number of reasons, be it laziness, arrogance, ignorance or just plain lack of consideration, some drivers dropping off/picking up children from Tadworth Primary School, and others in the village I’m aware of, are endangering those children, including their own!

They park where they know they shouldn’t, on yellow lines, on the zigzags outside schools, across pavement let-downs, etc . They park on roundabouts, on the pavements forcing pushchair/wheelchairs into the road in between parked cars, and sadly on more and more occasions they are becoming very abusive to local residents who challenge their anti-social behaviour.

I use the word ‘They’ because I’m sure many will read this and say - ‘Not me! I wouldn’t do that’. I’d guess that the overwhelming majority live within a mile of our schools, so I’m addressing those who do live here and know what is right or wrong, but do the wrong thing anyway.

It’s a fact that we have seen an alarming increase in deaths and injury accidents in Surrey over the last couple of years, and too many involve young children or the

elderly and vulnerable-with a growing number of child victims at end of school times.

I’ve lived locally for a long time, and totally appreciate that parking is difficult in many places in Tadworth and Walton on the Hill, even at the best of times. But when Fire Engines and Ambulances would find it impossible to get through, I must ask: surely a short walk is preferable to being the reason someone lost their lives?

Your saving of 2 minutes could be the same two minutes that someone who needs urgent medical attention doesn’t have!

I’m not being melodramatic , I’ve seen two ‘near misses’ near Tadworth Primary since the beginning of this term-both could have ended with a child fatality.

My request to you all -whether or not ‘it’s not me’ is to really look hard and firstly -do you have to use the car for the ‘school-run’ and if so, could you consider carefully what COULD happen as a direct result of where you park?

It could be your child or elderly family member who is injured as a result of antisocial parking. Is It worth It? There is a meeting to discuss what we C AN do about the problem, and perhaps between us come up with a solution. It’s at Tadworth Park Primary School on Tuesday 1st November at 7.30pm. Please feel free to come along.

Many thanks for taking the time to read this. Please discuss it with family, neighbours, friends etc . We all have a part to play in keeping our vulnerable young ones safe.

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BEECH L A N E COMMUNITY CENTRE

NEW MEMBERS WANTED he Breech Lane Community Centre in

future. Members pay an annual subscription of £5

Walton-on-the-Hill is somewhat unique.

per household reduced to £1 for pensioners – new

Using the site and building of the former

members are very welcome.

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Village School it functions as a registered company

This Council is currently comprised of 7 members

and a registered charity with an unlimited

and its dependence on a limited number of key people

membership from people living in the parish (or in a

was highlighted at the AGM held in September.

neighbouring one sharing a common boundary) who have the ultimate say as to what happens to it. It

New members are urgently required to serve on the Council to spread the duties of keeping the

holds the absolute title to the freehold which in

Centre in operation and we are hoping there will be

effect puts it into the ownership of the Village but as

an immediate response. Copies of the latest reports

a charity it is held under trust.

Its day-to-day running is in the hands of a Council of Management elected from and by the

and accounts are available and these will give a broader picture of what the Centre does.

Please contact Debbie Murray (Chairman) 01737

membership and its AGM gives the members an

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annual say in the conduct of its affairs and they

Walton on the Hill KT20 7RY if you are prepared to

would have to approve any major plans affecting its

help or swell the membership.

BREECH LANE COMMUNITY CENTRE WALTON-ON-THE-HILL KT20 7SN Consists large hall, ample toilets and very well equipped kitchen (cooker, refrigerator, cutlery and crockery) trestle tables and chairs Large carpark Ideal for children’s parties, meetings, dance and gym classes For Hire £15 per hour Lettings: Mrs Ann Liddle 01737 819959 Mobile 07710 766756 Everyone invited We hold social Bingo Sessions on the last Friday of the month 7.30 for 8.00 pm £1.00 entrance including tea/coffee and refreshments – excellent raffle (for funds) Bring your own wine or beer if you wish

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LOCAL CHARITIES

EVER HEARD OF APHASIA?

phasia is a communication disability that is caused by damage to the language processing centres of the brain, most commonly through stroke. It can affect the ability to speak, read, write and understand what is being said though not affecting I.Q, it is a very frustrating and isolating condition. In addition to aphasia acquired through brain trauma, a gradual loss of language ability can be the first symptom of a rare type of dementia called Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), which is caused by changes to the frontotemporal lobes of the brain.

Aphasia is one of the most enduring consequences of stroke and can be the most difficult to overcome.

Depression and low self-esteem are regular side-effects of the condition and stress upon family members is great. An estimated 110,000 strokes occur every year in the UK and there are an estimated 900,000 stroke survivors living in England.

Research shows that 33% of stroke survivors experience difficulties with communication.

There are therefore thought to be over 300,000 people in the UK with aphasia.

The village of Walton on-the-Hill is home to, Dyscover, a specialist charity established

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in 1994 providing the original vision of its founder, experienced Speech and Language therapist, Gill Jackson MBE: long-term support and opportunities to people and their families with aphasia. Daily sessions are accessed by 90 members each week, professionally led and designed to help people to adjust to living with aphasia. Our members are adults who have acquired aphasia at some stage in their lives. Many are still of working age and have young families.

We rely upon a wonderful team of volunteers to help us provide our services.

Most volunteers help support the work of our speech and language therapists in our weekly group sessions, others help us with fundraising events, project work or office duties. “It is a privilege to be a volunteer at Dyscover. I have learnt so much during these past years and made some good friends along the way. Each volunteer is recognised for the individual skills they bring and is a valued member of the team. Dyscover is friendly, organised, professional and forward-thinking.

With so many activities to get involved in there is never a dull moment.� Julie, volunteer Both stroke and the onset of a progressive

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aphasia are traumatic events which impact whole families, and the primary carer in particular. Frustration and stress are commonplace. At Dyscover we support families along their journey of adjustment with a range of support opportunities, courses and services.

We hope, by raising awareness of aphasia and equipping others to provide the right sort of support, we will make life easier for people with this disability. Our Aphasia Ambassadors Group (all of whom have aphasia) visit a wide range of organisations (free of charge) to tell their stories which increases the understanding of aphasia as well as develops their own skills using communication strategies developed at Dyscover.

Dyscover receives no NHS or other government funding. Members pay a small fee

to attend regular groups with the majority of our income coming from a variety of one off grants from charitable trusts, community fundraising events and donations from individuals and local organisations.

We welcome all forms of support financially, through opportunity, skill based or time giving. For further information visit www.dyscover.org.uk, email info@dyscover.org.uk or call 01737 819419.

STONEMAN FUNERAL SERVICES An independent family business providing a comprehensive personal service

Prepayment funeral plans available 11 SHELVERS HILL, TADWORTH Tel: 01737 814406 Head Office and Funeral Home DORAN COURT, REIGATE ROAD, REDHILL Tel: 01737 763456 Memorial Office: 49 Bell Street, Reigate Tel: 01737 243164

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TADWORTH & WALTON OVERSEAS AID TRUST

TWOAT IN MADAGASCAR s you may have read in the first edition of the Tadworth Tribune,TWOAT raises money for small-scale self-help projects in some of the poorest parts of the world and where we have a direct connection with the project. In that way we can ensure that all of the money we raise reaches the project and we can receive news of the improvements which that funding delivers. In this edition we want to tell you about a small mining village in Madagascar.

Project Aims: The village of Ambondromifehy in northern Madagascar has about 5,000 inhabitants and had no publicly-available fresh water, no sanitation and no nursery school for children up to 6.

The village is badly affected by the local sapphire mining industry, but the village people were willing to work on projects to help themselves, if the materials could be supplied.

They were also very keen to provide some education for very young children so that the children didn’t have to be taken to work with their parents.This would also help to prevent the children being drawn into dangerous child labour as they grew older.

Project Origin: The project began after a visit to Madagascar by TWOAT members Bob & Jill Gunn in 2008.

During this visit they were able to meet a contact of TWOAT colleague Mary Heath, Laurette Totomarovario, a key organiser for the Mothers’ Union in northern Madagascar. Laurette identified this project, which TWOAT considered and decided to back.

TWOAT Support: In 2010 we provided £1,000 to complete a fresh water well plus a toilet and shower block.We have followed that with donations every year since to help to set up, equip and run a nursery

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Above: Children at ‘Les Petits Saphires’ Nursery School.

school for up to 30 young children while their parents work in the mines.

The nursery school has been so successful with parents that they have asked that it be allowed to expand into the first 2 years of primary school.

TWOAT has now increased its annual support to £1,500 to help this to happen.We have also provided budgeting advice. Because we work through a personal contact in a branch of the Mothers’ Union in Antsiranana, Madagascar, the Mothers’ Union in Tadworth also supported this project in its early stages.

Future TWOAT Support: This is TWOAT’s only project in Madagascar and our support is vital for the nursery and school to continue to run.

Madagascar is the 10th poorest country in the world (of 185 listed by IMF). However, government corruption means that many aid agencies will not give aid to the country.TWOAT’s funding goes directly to this project so we know we are able to help.The local MU sends us regular photos and reports.

If you would like to donate to help support TWOAT for this and similar projects please visit our web site www.TWOAT.org or phone chairman, Mike Fox on 01737 350452.You will also find information there about our Christmas carol singing events in Walton.We would love to see you at one of them.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

TIPS TO PREVENT CYBER CRIME he latest statistics show that by some measures more than half and probably more of all reported crime now relates to attempts at fraud and deception by the way of telephone or the internet. The criminals continue to come up with more and more ingenious ways to persuade individuals and businesses to disclose key information about their bank accounts or information that might make them susceptible to identity fraud. The following list of Ten Top Tips to Prevent Cyber-Crime was published last year via the Police & Crime Commissioner’s department in Surrey and circulated in this area by various means. However, as many local people still seem to be falling victim to the criminals I am publishing it again and hoping that it helps some of you to take the relatively straightforward measures that might save you from both lost money and heartache if you fall victim to the scammers!

Mike Fox, Secretar y, Surrey Neighbourhood Watch Association 01737 350452.

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Top 10 Tips to Prevent Cyber-Crime 1. Treat all unsolicited emails with caution.

2. Don’t assume just because an email is from a friend or colleague that it is safe – if the language or subject matter seems odd, their account may have been compromised.

3. Be extremely ware of email attachments and links in emails, no

matter how tempting they might be.

4. Make sure you run anti-virus software downloaded from a reputable source – some malicious software masquerades as anti-virus software.

5. Always download the latest software, anti-virus and operating system updates when prompted.

6. Don’t reveal personal information on social networking sites or by email.

7. Choose strong passwords and don’t tell anybody what they are – strong passwords don’t necessarily have to be hard to remember.

8. Government agencies, banks and other large organisations will never request personal information such as your PIN or bank details via email. If this information is being requested, it’s a scam.

9. Microsoft/Apple will never unexpectedly phone you about problems with your computer. If you receive a call like this, hang up.

10. Remember your smartphone / tablet is also a target for viruses and spyware and the advice above applies equally for these devices.

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I N D E P E N D E N T

P R O P E R T Y

A G E N T S

T: 01737 817718 E: info@kennedys-ipa.co.uk www.kennedys-ipa.co.uk

Kennedys’ 48 Walton Street Walton on the Hill Surrey KT20 7RT

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LOCAL BUSINESS

A HISTORY OF WILDWOODS Anthea Chambers describes the history of Wildwoods and how the stables and horses have been her passion for over 40 years e moved to Wildwoods in 1971 with 5 horses, when the fields were full of scrub and weed with loopy barbed wire fencing - and it has grown from there.“My passion for horses started at the age of 4. We used to ride as a family when we went to see my grandparents in Paignton Devon. My father grew up on the farm from which Wildwoods gets its name.

At the age of twelve, I used to cycle to Ewell Riding Stables from Cheam to work in return for rides. When I was 13, we answered an ad in the local paper to loan a pony (which turned out to be in the field next to Wildwoods). We couldn't afford to loan him on our own, so I was hoping a friend could come in on the deal, but the pony was too strong for her.

Bitterly disappointed, I began looking after people’s small animals in the holidays and started a “pony fund”. Half the money went to the RSPCA. My mother took paying guests and I helped with them as well. £160 bought my first pony “Caprice” who was a rather scatty teenage Connemara mare who became the founder of the riding school.

Both pony and stable were installed in the back garden on the same day, much to my father’s surprise when he got home from work! Mum had already turfed a good part of the garden as Dad was what she called an “armchair gardener” and she was fed up with weeding it! He couldn't argue with that and when I came home from school and found him feeding the pony apples a few days later I knew we had got

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away with it!At 15 I turned down a place at the Royal College of Music to pursue my passion for horses. When the Headmistress at Sutton High school retorted that horses were “a hobby, not a career”, my mother was duly summoned to try to talk me out of it. She gave me 100% backing then - and still does now! She purchased a 3 year old Anglo-Arab mare and engineered my father into buying a Irish dapple grey mare when a drive in the country surprisingly ended up at a horse sale! By now the number of horses had outgrown the garden and they were moved to a 40 acre field behind Tadworth Children’s Hospital. I remember my mother and I spending many hours trying to catch a recently purchased Welsh cob who literally showed us his heels every time we got close enough. As it was a pig farm we got quite good at catching escapee pigs as well!When we moved to Wildwoods my father put up a stable block for our four horses and I went to the bank (aged 17) to see the manager for a loan to build more.

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am very fortunate to have had emotional, practical and financial backing from both parents.

I started training for my British Horse Society Assistant Instructor exam with Colonel Mark Darley, who was ex Blues & Royals and winner of Badminton Horse Trials in 1952. I was looking after our horses and a few liveries as well, so it was a long day. I can remember struggling to cycle up the hill past the Pony Club field in the wind and rain then catching and haying the horses at Wildwoods having started work for the Colonel at 7am. Mum donned wellies and helped, so poor Dad often got his supper very late! Sadly my father passed away a couple of years ago aged 93, but my mother will be celebrating her 90th birthday in September.

Now 40 years on, we are a British Horse Society Examination Centre and host the Stage 3 and Preliminary Teaching Test exams as well as Stages 1 & 2 and the Riding & Road Safety exams. We also offer western riding and have just gained Accessibility Mark accreditation, working with 'Hoof' and Riding for the Disabled.

We are now also able to offer carriage driving lessons with Bernie and his beautiful Norwegian Fjord Duke.

A double celebration was held on the 24th September when we had an Open Afternoon with riding displays, including stunt riding. Hawk on the Wild Side brought along their beautiful birds of prey which were flown from the horses!

Anthea Chambers, Wildwoods Riding Centre, Ebbisham Lane, Walton on the Hill.

Tel: 01737 812146 www.wildwoodsriding.co.uk

VILLAGE SPORT

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club based in Walton-on-the-Hill.The club

was started over 25 years ago by a small group of Dads who wanted to give the opportunity for under 11s to play football on Saturday mornings.

Initially teams played local friendly matches but as the club grew over the years teams were entered in both the Tadworth League and the FA accredited Epsom and Ewell League.We now have over one hundred players registered with the club and in 2014 entered nine teams

skills.We don't hold trials though numbers for each year

into the Epsom and Ewell League.

group are limited and each Head Coach will discuss

The club has a strong link to the local school and helped fund and build the pavilion at Breech Lane in

with parents if we are ever oversubscribed.

The club prides itself on the time and effort of the

memory of a former player and pupil. Most of the

parents and a small team of volunteers all based around

current players go to Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School

Walton-on-the Hill.Without their support the club

though the club has a number of other players from

would not exist.

different schools in the local area.

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If your son or daughter is interested in joining please do not hesitate to contact us.

Christopher Maile chrisbmaile@gmail.com

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THE CHILDREN’S TRUST

PLAY IS THE BEST MEDICINE s communities up and down the country

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mark Playday 2016 (3 August),The Children’s Trust said a special thanks to

health plan provider Simplyhealth for funding a Health Play Specialist as well as outings and activities throughout the year.

Every year over 40,000 children in the UK are left

with a brain injury as a result of an accident or Shakeerah pictured bottom right.

illness. Based in Tadworth, Surrey,The Children’s Trust offers the largest residential brain injury

children with their recovery and to make the most

rehabilitation unit in the country. And it’s thanks to

of life.”

generous donations that children who receive

Three-year-old Shakeerah from Banstead was

treatment at the centre are given time to forget their

diagnosed with a brain tumour in October 2013.

condition and focus on fun, all organised by The

After multiple surgeries including having a shunt

Children’s Trust Play Team.

The Play Team works directly with the children,

fitted, many months of chemotherapy and spending almost two years in hospital, Shakeerah moved to

organising play activities and taking them on day trips

The Children’s Trust. Just two months into her

– things that can make the crucial difference to a

treatment, she is doing well and making great

child’s rehabilitation.They help children settle in,

progress and is enjoying playing with the wide variety

rebuild confidence and self-esteem, and the Health

of toys available to her.

Play Specialists support them through medical procedures.Through play children practice the skills

Rachel Horton, Play Specialist at The Children’s Trust, said: “Shakeerah communicates in Makaton so

they learn in rehabilitation sessions in a fun and

we have been learning to sign nursery rhymes such

exciting way.

as The Wheels on the Bus and Row Your Boat to

Annie Murphy, Leisure and Activities Coordinator

help aid her communication and social skills.

said: “Often children don’t even realise the valuable

Shakeerah also enjoys wooden puzzles which helps

progress and development they are making during

with her gross and fine motor skills and to learn

play activities. It’s so important that children are

numbers.”

given the opportunity to be children, rather than just

How your money helps:-

a patient, especially after long periods in hospital.”

£7.50 for a child to visit a local farm (Hobbledown)

Sarah Ford, Chair of Simplyhealth Charitable

£90 for a group of 3-4 children to go on a two hour

Committee, said: "We’re delighted to support The

canal boat trip (Guildford)

Children's Trust, and fund a specific role that we

£10 per child to go to Kew Gardens at Christmas

know will make a crucial difference to the children

£11 per child to go to the local theatre (Harlequin

receiving treatment. Every child deserves the right to

Theatre, Redhill)

enjoy play time and be creative, and it’s particularly

£19.58 per child to go on the London Eye with an

important for children recovering from an illness or

accessible river cruise

trauma.Through heart-warming stories like Shakeerah’s, it’s clear how vital play is to help

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CRICKET RESULTS

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performances were: Batsman Peter Cullen, 339 runs

came a very encouraging 3rd place this year.

Stevenson and Chris Hemmings - 4th and 5th in the

oth the Tadworth 1st XI (Division 1) and 2nd XI (Division 3) in the Saturday Surrey Downs League

The 1st XI had a disappointing end to the season,

with an average of 85 – 2nd in the League; Jack League with averages of 66 and 65; Bowling, Mark

when they had hopes of winning the League, but were

Baldwin - most wickets with 20 - 5th in the League;

comfortably ahead of the team in 4th place.

Mark Hardy – first in League averages with an average

Their overall performance was played 18, won 10, lost 5, abandoned 3. Best individual performances were: Opening fast bowler Adam Baldwin who took a

of 6.5 and 2nd in League economy with a rate of 2.2 runs per over.

Our Chairman, Craig Stevenson, was also awarded by

remarkable 48 wickets (highest in the League and also

the Surrey Cricket Foundation the OSCA (Outstanding

first in the League averages with 9.2 runs per wicket);

Service to Cricket Award) for ‘Heartbeat of the Club’.

Opening batsman, Craig Stevenson, 558 runs (4th in the League); Fielding catches, Mike Wren-Kirkham - 2nd in

Winter nets will be planned to start in early Feb 2017.

New playing and social members always

the League with 11 catches.

The 2nd XI finished close to 2nd but a long way from

welcome. Contact Chairman, Craig Stevenson

first.Their overall performance was:- Played 14,Won 8,

at Tadworth@surreydowns.org or visit our

Lost 2,Tied 1, Cancelled 2, Conceded 1. Best individual

website at: www.tadworthcricketclub.co.uk

WHAT’S ON Saturday 12th November 2016 Christmas Market in aid of St Peter’s Church. The Riddell Hall, Deans Lane, Walton on the Hill KT20 7UA. Saturday 19th November 2016 Christmas Fayre 12 noon to 3pm St Paul’s Church, Warren Road, Nork SM7 1LG. Friday November 18th 6.30pm-10pm Saturday November 19th 10am-6.00pm Sunday November 20th 10am-5pm Tadworth Art Group will be holding their Winter Exhibition 2016 at St. John's Church Hall, The Avenue, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5QT. Sunday 27th November 2016 Launch of the “Friends of St Peter's” in the Community Centre, Breech Lane, Walton on the Hill - with refreshments - between 12.00 and 2.00pm. All will be welcome.

Friday 16th December 2016 TWOAT CAROL SINGING Christchurch United Reformed Church,Walton on the Hill.

Week of 19th December TWOAT Street Carol Singing will take place in Walton during the week before Christmas.

Tuesday, 10th January 2017 8pm.

Walton Forum meeting will be held in Breech Lane Community Centre. info@waltonvillageforum.com

Above: Grand opening of the new Merland Rise Evangelical Church on Saturday 17th September.

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WHAT’S ON WALTON ON THE HILL AND DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY The following events are planned and everyone is welcome to come along on the night. Events take place at St Johns Church Hall, located alongside Tadworth Station and start at 8pm.

Wednesday 7th December 2016 Christmas meeting “Pictures of the Past” – bring your pictures of our local villages in days gone by and amaze or amuse the audience, led

by Lorraine Spindler.

Wednesday 1st March 2017 Talk on ”The Villages on the Downs”, appreciating what made them what we enjoy today by Dr Bruce E Osborne.

Wednesday 4th October 2017 – a talk of special local interest details of which will be announced shortly.

Wednesday 6th December 2017 “Rupert Brooke, an early tourist to Tadworth” details to be confirmed in due course.

For more details of the Society see our web site www.waltonandtadworthlhs.org.uk

THE GAGE PLAYERS PRESENT Over My Dead Body a comedy by Derek Benfield directed by Debbie Nichols An amateur production In association with Samuel French Ltd Following his wife’s recent death Gerald hopes to spend the rest of his days alone with his memories. But he reckons without his late wife’s ‘forward planning’, which results in a series of events that Gerald had not anticipated.With the help of his daughter and son-in-law, Gerald strives to maintain his independence, and to keep unexpected visitors at bay . . .

24th, 25th and 26th November 2016 8 pm,The Riddell Hall, Dean’s Lane,Waltonon-the-Hill. Doors and Bar open at 7.30 pm Tickets: £10 Box Office: 01737 812703 Patrons intending to dine before the show at The Blue Ball,Walton, will be offered a 15% discount on food if, on arrival, they show their pre-bought tickets to the staff.

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The Tadwor th & Walton Tribune Editor :

Richard Milbourn 3 Mount Hill, Mogador, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 7HZ Tel: 0844 561 1230 Email: richard.milbourn@carnah.co.uk The print run for the Tadwor th & Walton Tribune is 2,700 copies and it is delivered free to all households and businesses in Tadworth and Walton. The Tadwor th & Walton Tribune is published four times a year and the next issue is published on 1st Februar y 2017 with an editorial and advertising deadline of 31st December 2016. Advertisements cost from only £99 per page or £58.50 per half page if a series of four insertions is booked.

N.B. The next issue of the Banstead Beacon is published on 1st Januar y 2017 with an editorial and advertising deadline of 30th November 2016.

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