The village voice june 14 by jenny stuart

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Dear Readers

There was a fair amount of chat at the breakfast bar this morning about what topic would form the basis of this month’s editorial. Daughter No. 1 enthusiastically suggested the much anticipated (in her world) new release of Minecraft on June 1st, or ‘the weather’. Daughter No.2 came up with ‘forthcoming events’ and helpful husband thought that the subject of camping would be a good one, before remembering just in the nick of time that we did that last month (and yes, we were very lucky with the weather this time, by the way). Hmmm… what to choose…. June of course is a popular month for Church, School and Community Summer Fairs, although the weather can often disappoint we will keep fingers crossed this year as there’s lots going on locally - make sure you check out listings on page 37. Our school fair, held last week enjoyed beautiful sunshine – so much so that the bar virtually ran dry with over an hour to go. Raising over a staggering £7,000 it really was a credit to the small and dedicated team of volunteers who organised it – as well of course to everyone who turned up and contributed to this grand total. So this month’s editorial is dedicated to all of you who are tirelessly working to make these events a success – remember it’s not too late to offer your services even for an hour or two at these June events, and all help, particularly with the clearing up (when everyone just wants to collapse) is always particularly appreciated. I hang my head in shame as I admit to sloping off before the finish with an aching back (too much bending over a low table at the bar – and before you jump to conclusions, I was serving for 3 hours, not drinking!) Have fun, take part and get involved – in whichever way you choose or are able to. You’ve probably noticed by now that New Malden’s a great place to get stuck in and meet new people – so come on and join the community! Anyway, a big thank you to everyone who has contributed and advertised this month If you’re a local business wanting to reach out to your local community then why not call for a chat about affordable advertising in your local community magazine. Remember, we deliver to most homes every second month so if you’re not able to pick up a magazine on the months it’s not delivered to you, you can read it on your smart phone/tablet or PC. Until next month, best wishes

Jenny Jenny Stuart, Editor & publisher P.S. Please remember to mention the Village Voice when replying to adverts, and get in touch by 17th June if you’d like your business, Club or event to feature in the June edition(s).

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“Shall I Serve Myself?” by James Giles

Post Offices matter. There is no question about that. Whether you are a child sticking a stamp to the envelope for the first time or a pensioner collecting your pension, everybody from all walks of life use Post Offices. New Malden is no exception to this rule. With a high elderly population that still collect their pension at the Post Office, it is particularly shocking that Post Office Limited made four members of staff redundant in April 2014. This is along with two members of staff that were made redundant in 2012 I had the support of James Berry, Conservative and 2013. I have worked out that this represents a Parliamentary Candidate for Kingston and Surbiton, 50% reduction in staff at New Malden Post Office and Terry Paton, Beverley Ward Councillor (CON). compared to two years ago. I also received the support of Yvonne Tracey, former That is why I have been campaigning with Coombe counter clerk at New Malden Post Office on both Monthly over the past month and a half, shining occasions. a light on these terrible cuts at New Malden Post Thanks to the campaign so far, the Post Office now Office. has one extra member of staff than it would have The Post Office is a vital part of the community in otherwise had, which shows that with the more New Malden, and the only ‘main’ Post Office in the pressure we put on the Post Office, the more likely it entire Royal Borough. The Post Office have fitted is we can save the staff, bring down the queue time, new machines to replace these members of staff. The to in effect, Save our Post Office. simple fact is the people of New Malden don’t want I strongly urge the people of New Malden to machines to pay their bills - they prefer interacting support the campaign to retain our service that is with humans over the counter. Especially for some of used and loved by so many in our local community. the more vulnerable residents in New Malden, this Together we can put more pressure on Post Office could be their only interaction with another person Ltd. to reverse these staff cuts at our Post Office, and for the entire day. make this key service better for everyone. This was the overwhelming response I was met with To sign the petition go to: https://you.38degrees.org. when I held two action days outside New Malden uk/p/cm-save-nm-po Post Office in April. With over 500 signatures against or follow the link at www.coombemonthly.co.uk these staff cuts, including signatures from Kingston Conservatives, Kingston Lib Dems, Kingston Greens, Kingston Labour and Kingston UKIP, the message to Post Office Ltd. is clear. The queues are far too long in New Malden Post Office as a result of staff cuts, and that we don’t want or need machines in our Post Office. Plumbing & Heating Engineer One local resident told me that she had to wait 32 minutes to be served last Tuesday (14th May 2014). ALL PLUMBING SERVICES Is that ever acceptable? It is clear beyond doubt from tap washers, toilets & garden taps through to installation of Central Heating Systems, that the people of New Malden do not want more Kitchens & Bathrooms. machines in our Post Office. I was privileged to receive support running the No call out charges • Over 25 years in the trade stall on both of the action days. On the first, I Mob : 07973 733649 / Tel : 020 8393 0180 received support of David Henson, Carol Ward and andyreeve.plumber@virginmedia.com Linda Holligan of Kingston UKIP, and on the second 6 Please remember to mention the Village Voice when you speak to our advertisers

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New Malden History at the height of summer when members (and others) could show their flowers, fruits and vegetables to their best advantage. A venue was provided in one of the meadows belonging to Coombe House and permission for the show was given by the then tenant of the property William John Compton a director of a company which manufactured uniforms for the army, police and railway companies, who had been elected President of the society. A large marquee which had been erected for the public, provided relief from the hot sun, which beat down for most of the day. Another two large tents were erected to hold the exhibits of flowers, fruit, and vegetables. Some of the local nurseries exhibited but did not enter any competitions. Arthur Luff who had only started his Heathersett Nursery in Coombe Road two years earlier earned praise for his bouquets and cut flowers, and George Aylott whose nursery was at Beaconsfield Villas (134 Kingston Road) was admired for his bouquets and floral arrangements. Smaller

Flower Power by Robin Gill

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nurseries such as the one operated by Mr John Hill on the corner of Cambridge Road and Raby Road also exhibited in this category. Mini market Attached to the exhibition was a “Tradesmen’s Bazaar”, where the enterprising shopkeepers of Malden could demonstrate their craft with the hope of increasing their customer base. Charles Smith who operated a bakers and confectioners in Coombe Road did a brisk trade in tea and cakes, whilst the various local dairies sold milk, cream and butter. Arthur Hampton who owned a small bakery in the Market Place also tempted new and existing customers, but by far the most popular stall was that run by Cleasby Chorley the chemist who sold a wide range of perfume, and their own range of mineral waters which

they dispensed free. The Victoria Nursing Institute was also represented where the vicar’s wife and other ladies dispensed button holes for gentlemen, and posies for ladies all made from fresh flowers grown locally. Whilst the main prizes were won by gardeners at the large houses at Coombe and Kingston Hill, John Buzwell of Grafton Road won awards for his fuchsias, and geraniums and the best front garden amongst others, and in the allotments category there was a great battle between Granville Coole (Cambridge Road) Edwin Alder (Avenue Road), and Ambrose Dodson (Northcote Road), with Coole taking the honours. The ladies prizes were taken by Julia Johnstone, the daughter of John Brown Johnstone owner of Coombe Cottage with her basket and centrepiece of flowers.

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Other attractions Also held on the same day were sports for the villagers, a demonstration by the fire brigade, a cricket match, juggling, and cartoon drawing demonstration. Together with roundabouts, and swings the day proved a great success for all who attended. The evening saw the prize giving, followed by dancing to the Maldens and Coombe Military Band lead by Arthur Timbers. The following year (1900) the event was again staged in the grounds of Coombe House. The fact that the exhibition was praised as being better than the previous year was down to the organisation of the two secretaries of the society Frederick Cottrall of Chestnut Grove and Thomas Welham of Kingston Road. Many more entrants took part, and the quality of exhibits had risen. Mr Luff’s exhibit covered over 50 feet with palms, lilies, begonias, and caladiums, while Mr Aylott showed his expertise in producing bouquets and floral designs of a harp and broken column. The gardener to Mrs Blake in Motspur Park even

succeeded in producing some grapes. The stall in aid of the Nursing Institute was again present selling buttonholes and posies. Once more, the competition was divided into divisions; the main prize (challenge cup) was won by the gardener at Coombe Cottage (Mr D Gibson). Mr Walter Watson of Hazeldene Coombe Road was successful with his roses, fruits and vegetables, while Mr Buzwell was again the winner amongst the cottagers for his front garden. The best allotment award was given to Charles Poulter of Elm Road

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whose mother ran the local greengrocers. As in former years, children’s sports were held in the afternoon, and the Maldens and Coombe Orchestral Band played at intervals. A demonstration drill was given by the fire service who also took part in the tug of war competition losing out to the police in the final. Unfortunately, the promised roundabouts and swings were not available, but after the presentations in the evening dancing took place which was greatly enjoyed by the children. New tenant The next year the flower show once more took place in the grounds of Coombe House, even though there was a new tenant of the property; Carl Friederich Von Siemens the son of the founder of the electrical and communications company which bears his name.

Again Messrs Luff and Aylott produced exhibits not for competition, but of exceptional quality. Mr Poulter was successful as before with his allotment, while James Bryant of Kingston Road won the prize for best front garden. The Surrey County Council judge said the garden was “the best he had seen for a garden of small dimensions!” The Maldens and Coombe Brass Band were

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in attendance to play a selection of music throughout the day, and the swings and roundabouts were back for the children along with their sports After the judging, dancing took place, and the day did not end until ten o’clock. The sun was always shining 1902 saw the local community assemble again in the grounds of Coombe House in glorious weather. Mr Luff again set the standard for excellence with a cushion, anchor and fan design in red white and blue (this was the year of the coronation of Edward VII which was to take place three weeks later). Mr Poulter was successful once more with his allotment, and James Bryant with his front garden. The children’s sports were popular again, together with the fire brigade display. This year entertainment came from the Malden and Coombe Brass Band, and an interesting demonstration of bee keeping by the Surrey Beekeepers Association. These together with a display by the Malden College Cadet Corps kept the visitors entertained throughout the afternoon. Rides, such as the galloping horses (carousel) and, swings were enjoyed throughout the day. After the prizes were distributed by Mrs Siemens dancing commenced to the music of the Brass Band and the day ended with a firework display with some of the rockets bought for the Coronation celebrations. The 1903 Floral Show and Fete followed the pattern of previous years including the wonderful weather. Again, held in the grounds of Coombe House, this year Mr Luff not only had his marvellous flora l arrangements on display, but also a section of a hive showing the bees working on a comb to the interest of the Malden public. Henry Saunders of Grafton Road took the honours for his front garden, but Granville Coole won for his window plants, geraniums, bouquet, ferns, strawberries and onions. The best allotment went to William Thompson of Kingston Road. This year the society also awarded prizes for the best cottage garden won by Charles Appleby of Dickerage Lane, while another new award for model garden went to Ben Plumridge 12

of Cleveland Road, who also took the prize for his sweet peas, and fuchsias. The sports were followed by a display from the Surrey Imperial Yeomanry, taking part in Heads and Posts, Tilting the Ring, and Lemon Cutting, all on horseback. The local brass band was again in attendance, and the Malden College Cadet Corps gave another demonstration including Italian sword stick and physical drills. These fetes and shows were to continue being staged at Coombe House until the advent of the First World War. They became the social event of the year locally, when all classes mixed together. It was practically a whole day out for all the family. There were contests for children, spectacular displays, and dancing to the local band. Do not forget the healthy competition between gardeners, a common interest in all things horticultural. Illustrations 1) Caladium plant loved by Edwardians 2) Coombe and Malden Flower Show 3) Heads and Posts Military Exercise

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Dear Village Voice, I am writing to you in the hope that you can print this account so that the kind crowd of unknown helpers will recognize themselves from the description and can receive my heart-felt thanks for the loving kindness they lavished on me. I felt reminded of the song in “Hansel and Gretel” of 14 Angels standing around my bedside: Two at my head, to at my feet etc. THANK YOU DEAR UNKNOWN NEIGHBOURS FOR THE COMFORT AND HELP YOU GAVE AND FOR MAKING ME FEEL PROTECTED> GOD BLESS YOU ALL! Monika

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Bravo Eireann I wasn’t expecting to see this headline quite so soon but nonetheless it’s still a welcome one - ‘Ireland’s borrowing costs fall below the UK’s’. Well if ever there was a sign of recovery, confidence and some success it has to be the cost of a country’s debt. For the first time in 6 years the yields on the 10 year Irish bonds and UK Gilts swapped over. The Irish yield on the bonds fell to 2.656% - remarkably cheaper than the equivalent UK Gilt yield of 2.683%. This though does not seem to be a blip but rather a pattern as we can see similar trends with their shorter two year and five year debt. Now whilst such figures are definitely encouraging and show a greater level of confidence, the governments in those recovering Euro nations under their old acronym of PIGS all have to try and turn such data into something far more difficult to achieve - popular confidence amongst the citizenry and population. Turning bad debt into better debt may be one thing but turning around popular confidence into a feel good factor may well have all the tribulations of being an alchemist. Electoral gold when youth unemployment is around 50% will still likely remain the populist lead until the ‘man in the street’ can start to feel a real change.

Yes we do make things! Yet another recent example of our American cousins ‘adjusting’ the language has come out over the past few years - first we had the ‘verbalisation’ of offshore into ‘off shoring’ (manufacturing transferred from domestic production to overseas) and now we have ‘re-shoring’ which has got nothing to do with insurance but all to do with bringing the stuff back home again. The USA has been the first to see a major change in this trend as they have gone ‘fracking mad’ with shale gas being produced at an astonishing rate - and at an astonishing cost. This has been described as a real ‘game changer’ as it can fundamentally alter the cost base for many energy hungry industries. Now combine that with the time and cost of shipping, along with questions over IP (intellectual property) protection and certain quality controls, and a significant number of US companies have been pulling back their manufacturing from China and other eastern bases to somewhere closer to home. Another El Nino So is this a uniquely US issue? Well the answer is now a With equity markets looking buoyant certainly in the clear no. Most recently we have seen Antler, the maker US and even in the UK, it seems that despite political of those seemingly indestructible suitcases, back in the issues around Ukraine, Syria and the South China Sea, UK for the first time in twenty years. Production and investors are still keen to be investing. If you look at assembly apparently is going to be based in Rutland. the corporate figures they are still looking relatively Again this has not just been an issue of manufacturing positive. But if you are looking for a forecast, then cost, but also the closeness of production allowing maybe a warning that the next cycle of El Nino is likely shorter timescales for construction and assembly runs, to start in July might be something to watch. This as well as the ability to make shorter term changes and weather phenomenon can trigger drought in South adjustments. In a year when they are celebrating their East Asia and the Antipodes, and subsequently floods centenary, I think this is a great message which more in South America. should be appreciating. So what are the likely effects of this? Well historically However, they are not alone. A quick gander at a list of the weather will impact on production of all sorts of well known UK names seems to show that many have commodities from zinc and nickel (the latter already had the same thought. Marks & Spencer have their high because of the Indonesian government’s recent ‘Best of British’ collection (of course the ‘Made in UK’ action) as well as softer items such as coffee, cocoa, label used to be their standard), then we can add Fat cotton and soya beans. Face, Jaeger, ASOS and Arcadia, all of whom have been increasing their UK manufacturing. Justin Urquhart Stewart is one of the most recognisable Then there is another element to this which is the and trusted market commentators on television, radio number of new starts which have been beginning and in the press. Originally trained as a lawyer he has to make all manner of ‘stuff’ from shirts and other observed the retail market industry for 20 years whilst garments, to engineering. I have found a number of at Barclays Stockbrokers and developed a unique new businesses deciding to start up in the UK rather understanding of the market’s roles and benefits for the than go to the extra effort of getting a marginal saving private investor in the Far East - especially when you take into account all the extra costs. 26 Please remember to mention the Village Voice when you speak to our advertisers

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1914 saw the start of a war on a scale that had never been seen before. Over the next four years, millions of people across Europe and the wider world would be affected by this conflict and the residents of the Borough of Kingston upon Thames were no exception. As part of the commemorative events for the Centenary of the First World War and to recognise Kingston residents’ involvement in the war, Kingston Museum will be holding an exhibition from 16th May – 16th August. The exhibition will tell the often forgotten stories of the war: including those of men and women working long hours to produce planes used on the Western Front, young soldiers who enlisted to fight in Europe despite being under age, those who spoke out against the war, the nurses and doctors who cared for the injured officers returning from the Front to recuperate in Kingston and the families who came to Kingston from Belgium, looking for a safe place to live. The exhibition is a result of an original research project funded by HLF which seeks to research and record

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Billy Keane • Friday 6 th June Live contemporary folk & blues from 8pm

Live Jazz • Saturday 21st June Live jazz from 8pm

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What’s On Give blood

Book an appointment by calling 0300 123 23 23 Thu 8th May, 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm St James’s Church Hall, Bodley Road, New Malden KT3 5QE Wed 4th June 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm A.F.C Wimbledon Football Club, Jack Goodchild Way, 422A Kingston Road KT1 3PB Tuesday 18 Jun 2013 Tue 23rd July, 2014 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm Raynes Park, Dunddonald Church 577 Kingston Road, Raynes Park, SW20 8SA Tue 9th September, 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm St Philip, Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park KT4 8LG Thu 19th June 2 to 4.30pm 5.30 to 8pm

Free ‘Fit

Free ‘Fit as a Fiddle’ courses for Summer 2014 Are you over 50, live in the borough of Kingston, and want to get fit, lose weight and improve your wellbeing? Why not join a free 6 week course for Summer 2014? Take your pick from gentle exercise to more vigorous activity with either: • Nordic walking Richmond Park, Mon 9th June -14th July 10.00 -12.00 midday • Cycling for beginners/intermediates YMCA Hawker Centre, Tues 10th June -15th July, 10.00 -12.00 midday • Aquacise: Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Kingston, Wed 11th June -16th July,1.30 - 3.15 pm • Body Balance: New Malden Library, New Malden, Thurs 12th June -17th July 12.30 -2.00 pm • Chair Based Exercise: Age Concern, New Malden, Friday 20th June - 18th July 13.00 -14.00 pm All courses include healthy lifestyle/weight loss workshops. to book a place contact Grace, Fit as a Fiddle Coordinator: 020 8942 8256 or email: grace@ageconcernkingston.org

Summer Fairs

Saturday 7th June 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy the summer vibes at St James Fair. Make your money go further at our good value card, gift, craft, bric a brac, toy and plant stalls. Treat yourself to delicious home-made cakes, a tasty Ploughman’s or other snacks. Prizes and games for kids whatever the weather, and outdoor stalls if fine. The Fair is held at St James Church Hall in Bodley Road, New Malden, KT3 5QD between 10 am and 2 pm on Saturday 7th June. Sacred Heart School Summer Fair. Saturday 7th June 12 – 4pm.There’ll be zorb balls, fairground rides, farm animals, fantastic raffle prizes, tombolas, delicious food and drink and much, much more. Come and join in the fun. Burlington Road, KT3 4ND. Entry price £1 adults, kids go free. Burlington Schools’ Summer Fair, 21 June Roll up, roll up! It’s time to get ready for Burlington

Infant & Junior Schools’ joint Summer Fair – this year with a circus theme. Put it in your diary now: 12pm to 4pm on Saturday 21 June 2014 (Burlington Road, New Malden KT3 4LT). Admission £1 for adults, free for children. With plenty of activities for the whole family, make sure you arrive early. Attractions this year include bouncy castles, five-a-side and beat the goalie, tennis, tombolas, face painting, country dancing and shopping area. You can also get creative and help to make costumes for the Malden Fortnight’s Grand Parade. Hungry? Enjoy lunch at the barbecue or international food stalls – children’s lunchboxes also available. Don’t forget to leave some money for the raffle, £10 prize board and silent auction, where a range of fantastic prizes will be up for grabs. This year Corpus Christi School is celebrating the spectacular summer of sport with a sporting themed Summer Fair! Everyone from the local community is very welcome to come along between 12.30 and 4pm on the 21st June and hopefully be ‘good sports’ at the fair. There really is something for everyone planned and for the little ones there are not one but two giant inflatables to play on, a toddler area and other games and activities. New for this year is a ‘roller bike’ which gives everyone a chance to stage a Tour de France style race and there is also a bike hooked up to a machine making smoothies! With the World Cup well underway by the 21st June, there will be a chance to score goals in the ‘Beat Mr M Football Challenge’, a Treasure Hunt to find flags from all the countries taking part in the World Cup and a match attack and Panini stickers trading table. There will also be tombolas, toys, books and dressing up clothes for sale and a range of international food stalls including Korean, Polish and African, plus a BBQ, bar, tea, coffee and cakes. Please come along and join the sporting fun! Come and enjoy the fun at Coombe Hill Schools summer fair on 28 June 12-4. Adults £1. Kids go free. A big bouncy castle, sumptious BBQ and bottle tombola are all on offer. Kids can plant a sunflower, bring their togs and take a dip in the school swimming pool, beat the goalie, pick up a second hand bike, chuck a welly or bag a bargain from the second hand toy stall. There’s a grand prize raffle too – first prize an iPad mini. So what are you waiting for? Come and have some fun in the sun! Burlington Schools’ Quiz Night, 4 July Celebrate American Independence Day with a fun night out at Burlington’s popular quiz night - open to the whole community, adults only. With an American theme, and burgers/hot dogs on the BBQ, it’s set to be a great evening. Come as a team or be allocated to a team when you arrive. For more details, email: waite.tony@talktalk.net

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Rose Theatre

24-26 High Street, Kingston KT1 1HL 08444 821 556 (bkg fee) www.rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee) Tue 3 – Sat 7 June Northern Broadsides in partnership with The New Vic AN AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY LARK A new play by Deborah McAndrew Directed by and starring Barrie Rutter The looming war barely registers…but it will. Its an idyllic summer in 1914 rural Lancashire. Excitement is building for Wakes week; a rest from field and mill and a celebration of the Rushbearing Festival with singing, courting, drinking and dancing. Tickets £17 - £25 Pit cushions £5 Wed 11 June KUDOS Kingston University dance and drama take the stage. For the first time and for one night only, two of Kingston University’s most vibrant and innovative degree courses share the stage to present an exciting mixed bill. Come and support these highly successful courses as the students prepare to launch into industry. Tickets £10 Pit cushions £5 Sun 15 June TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC Featuring Paddington’s First Concert Narrated by Virginia Mckenna The perfect Father’s Day Treat, Virginia Mckenna narrates this special performance of Paddington Bear’s first concert. Tickets £12 Pit Cushions £10 Thur 19 June – Sat 21 June LET ME IN FESTIVAL The Rose is committed to work by, for and about young people with a range of learning disabilities. Now in its fourth year, the Rose’s mini – festival Let Me In celebrates this work. Check Rose website for details Sat 21 – Sun 29 June FESTIVAL OF STORIES Join us and start a storytelling revolution. Now in its second year, Kingston Connections is a project dedicated to exploring storytelling. Check Rose website nearer the date for prices

between the sexes is the perfect entertainment for a summer evening. Presented by Rose Youth Theatre and Rose Players. Tickets £15 Pit cushions £5 Thu 3 July PETER KNAPP’S ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT OPERA A hilarious insight into the extraordinary world of opera, presented by Peter Knapp, with his scintillating singers and orchestra. Learn how it really is; the divas, the dramas and the unexpected directors. Tickets £10 - £15 Sat 5 – Sun 27 July INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL 2014 Catch the Headlines of the Future on your doorstep with hundreds of events showcasing the very best in youth arts from the UK and around the world. Thu 28 – Sun 31 Aug TERRY PRATCHETT’S SOUL MUSIC Written by Andrew Doyle Composed by Craig Adams Directed by Luke Sheppard Choreographed by Cressida Carré The musical stage adaptation of Sir Terry Pratchett’s 16th Discworld novel, Soul Music, follows the shortlived but glamorous musical career of ‘The Band with Rocks In’. Tickets £16.50 - £25 Pit cushions £5 CAFÉ EVENTS RHYME TIME Mondays weekly, 11.15am, 6 Jan - 31 March Bring the little ones down for a free morning of rhyming, singing and laughter in the Café at the Rose, and that’s just the parents. UNA COELLO - GUITAR GIRL Singalong sessions for little ones, £6.50 per family, grandparents very welcome! For more information contact unacoelloguitargirl@gmail.com Pre book 8 classes for £44 Fridays 11am - 11.45am facebook.com/UnaCoelloGuitarGirl

Sun 22 June MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING By William Shakespeare This glittering comedy about a merry war of wit

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People

Anne Cann MBE

Anne Cann, Chair of Age Concern Kingston and the Malden Care Scheme, visited Windsor Castle recently to be awarded an MBE by her Majesty the Queen. She was being recognised for 40 years of dedicated service to the community. A Kingston borough resident since 1966, Anne’s determination to work on behalf of older people stemmed from her time volunteering at Holly Lodge day centre, New Malden, in 1974. Small and oversubscribed, the centre’s facilities were limited. ‘If you needed to have a confidential conversation it meant facing the elements in the car park,’ remembers also be shared by all our volunteers and staff. I would Anne. This experience gave her a clear vision of like to have taken a bus-load of guests to the ceremony the substantial changes needed in order to reach so that everyone in the organisations I work with could the vulnerable and to provide services that people have enjoyed the day too.’ deserved. T o find out more about Age Concern Kingston: Personally modest, Anne Cann’s commitment to 020 8942 8256 the community is a way of life. She has considerable www.ageconcernkingston.org personal experience as a carer, which has given her To find out more about the Malden Care Scheme an even greater understanding of the issues faced by 020 8949 2233 older and vulnerable people, and of the importance of www.maldencare.org readily accessible information and advice. Over the years Anne has supported and led many services, including overseeing the merging of several local charities to eventually establish Age Concern Kingston as a borough-wide charity in 1999. Martin Flanagan Today Age Concern Kingston is the leading Part P Registered . 17th Edition independent charitable organisation dedicated to working with older people in south-west London, ■ Full Re-Wires to Single Sockets a winner of numerous awards, with a workforce of ■ Fault Finding 70 staff supported by over 100 trained volunteers ■ Garden Power & Lighting – an achievement of which Anne is immensely and ■ Consumer Unit (Fuse Box) justifiably proud. Replacements She also chairs the Malden Care Scheme: a group of ■ Test & Inspection Certificates local volunteers who give their time to make life a little ■ P.A.T - Portable Appliance Testing easier for people in the community when problems arise and there is no one else to help. She has served No Job too on many borough-wide committees and is still heavily Small involved, even running Age Concern Kingston’s lunch Free Estimates club in Chessington, providing social opportunities for and Advice isolated older people. The ceremony at Windsor Castle was a very special way to recognise these fantastic achievements. ‘It was 020 8942 5352 or the sort of ceremony that the British do really well,’ says 07709 887717 Anne, ‘carried out meticulously, every detail checked, Local, reliable, timing perfect, yet with every member of the Palace professional staff working to make it a memorable and happy day an electrician you for everyone.’ can trust Reflecting on the day, Anne said, ‘This award should 40 Please remember to mention the Village Voice when you speak to our advertisers

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Clubs

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Mondays New Malden Rotary Club Where: Malden Golf Club,Traps Lane,When: Monday evenings at 6:15 for 6:45pm Contact: Barry Collins on 07740 257 255 Monday Netball Club When: Mondays 8.30pm Contact: Ching Lee 07813 556184 English Conversation / Lessons For Koreans Where: Christ Church Centre, Coombe Road When: Mondays & Tues, 10.00 am - 12.00 noonAll welcome: contact Chris Coke 020 8942 7388. St James Players Where: St James Bodley Road When: Mondays 8pm.

Tuesdays Arthritis Care New Malden Branch Where: Age Concern Kingston Raleigh House 14 Nelson Road, New Malden KT3 5EA When: 4th Tuesday of month 7.30 -9.30pm We aim to provide backup support for arthritis sufferers and an opportunity for members to enjoy a social evening through our regular monthly meetings. Jocelyn King 020 8942 6745. The New Malden Ladies Badminton Club When: Tuesday at the Malden Centre from 20.30 till 22.00 We are a mixed ability club looking for new members. Please ring Lynda on 8949 2673 or just pop in. NHS Retirement Fellowship- Local Branch Are you retired or about to retire from the NHS? Why not join us on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 10am -12 at Christ Church Hall, Christ Church Road, Surbiton, KT5 8JJ. We have speakers, activities, coffee & chat.Other outings & activities are also arranged during the month. For further details please contact Lorna on 020 8337 4121. Half Shares We are a group of widows who meet together on the 1st Tuesday of every month. We have a speaker and enjoy a cuppa and a chat. Come and join us at 1.45-3.15pm at Christ Church Centre, Coombe Rd For more details contact Lily on 020 8949 1431. The New Malden Investment Club Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at the Grafton Club, Grafton Road, New Malden. We do have a few vacancies and new member are always welcome.Contact the secretary on 020 8942 1926 for information.

Malden Bridge Club When: Tuesday evenings 7.30 to 10.30pm Where: Graham Spicer Institute, by entrance to Waitrose car park. Contact: John 020 8942 7560 for details. New - ACT FOR JUSTICE. Where: New Malden Baptist church; Westbury Road. KT3 5BE. When: The first Tuesday of every month, 8 - 9.30pm. This new group aims to combat human trafficking. We’ll discuss issues of forced labour, sexual exploitation and domestic servitude, raise awareness and fundraise. Contact ellykeevil@hotmail.com

Wednesdays Malden & Coombe Social Club For The Blind When: Alternate Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm Contact; Mike Ball 02089420819 Volunteer drivers/helpers VERY welcome Royal British Legion Malden & Coombe The Legion meets every second Wednesday afternoon from 2.30pm at the Grafton Club. Any interested parties in joining please contact Mary Gillett on 020 8949 2342 who will be very pleased to give any information to help or assist.

Thursdays Malden Camera Club Where: New Malden Library, Kingston Road When: Thursday evenings throughout the year at 7.45pm Contact: www.maldencameraclub.org.uk Malden Centre Orchestra Where: Malden Centre, Blagdon Road When: 10.00-12.00noon, every Thursday (term time only)Contact: Conductor David Benke on 02087868517. Tolworth Badminton Club Where: Play at Tolworth Recreation Centre When: Club night Thursday evenings 7.30-9.30 Standard: Intermediate/advanced level Contact: tolworthbadmintonclub.co.uk,ring Pat on 0208 395 9175 or just turn up Malden Emergency First Aid Society (Mefas). Members meet each Thursday evening at 7.30pm for First Aid training. New members required. Everyone welcome. Hall available for hire. Contact Christine on 07966661015. Kingston Association for The Blind Lunch Club at The Mefas Hall, rear of Malden Centre, Cocks Crescent, New Malden - for people with a severe sight loss - for a sandwich lunch on the last Thursday of every month 12.30 to 2.30 pm. The cost is £3 per person and friends or family are welcome. For further details

telephone Kerry at K.A.B. 020 8605 0060. Come and join our friendly local bridge club at the Shiraz Mirza hall (behind Norbiton station). We play 24 hands of duplicate bridge - with electronic scoring - every Thursday from 7.30 p.m. prompt. Host system so partners always available. £5 table money. Parking available outside the hall. Also buses and trains from very close by. Contact Rosemary Vase 0208 5468719 or Pauline Finn 0208 549 3270 or just turn up Malden And Coombe Flower Decoration Society At St.James Church Hall Bodley Road WHEN the third Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm. Why not come along to these evenings and dazzle your family and friends with your expertise! Visitors £5 If you would like more details please ring Brenda Faulkner on 0208 337 4492. Malden Wanderers Badminton Club Where:- 22, Cambridge Avenue, KT3 4LE When - 20.30 p.m - 22.00 p.m. We are a friendly club looking for new members. Please contact - Anne -01372 727422 or Tony 077910 39521

Fridays Friday Morning Running A mixed group, consisting mainly, but not restricted to, mothers with children in school, meet each Friday morning at 9:50 am in the Pembroke Lodge car park TW10 5HX, for a run of between 3 and 4 miles in Richmond Park. This is a social group of runners with no pressure on ability. New runners are more than welcome (everybody has to start somewhere) and time will be taken to accommodate them. Don’t feel inhibited, come and try us! If you need any further infocall Bob on 07936 240937. RSPB Epsom and Ewell Local group. We meet the 2nd Friday of every month at 7.30, apart from July and August, at All Saints Church Hall Fulford Road, West Ewell with guest speakers who illustrate their enthusiasm on a variety of natural history subjects. We also have several birding outings throughout the year which is arranged to suit all ages. There is a small charge for non-members of the RSPB. rspb.org.uk/groups/epsom.

Saturdays Saturday Dementia Club Age Concern Kingston 2nd Saturday of the month 11am and 2pm in New Malden for people living with dementia,

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their family and carers, Call 020 8942 8256 and ask for Jyoti or email saturdayclub@ageconcernkingston.org

General Emanuel Rugby Where: Shannon Corner, KT3 4PU When: Adults Tuesdays and Thursdays,7.30pm, Saturday 2-3pm. Children: Registration at the club is 1030am with training starting at 11am on Sundays emanuelrugby.co.uk info@emanuelrugby.co.uk

preserves at exceptional price. Collection every Saturday from Kingston or Surbiton. fgu@ttkingston.org for details Surbiton Croquet Club Where: Alexandra Drive, Berrylands. Croquet is a game for all ages and abilities. All welcome at very friendly club, including (especially!) complete beginners. Free introductory croquet coaching sessions. Contact Chris Osmond on 020 8330 6698

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Community Maldens And Coombe Heritage Society

You may recall that about 18 months ago we announced the formation of the Maldens and Coombe Heritage Society, whose aim is to secure our heritage for future generations. We announced that we consider peoples’ memories are heritage as they, more than anything else, can tell of bygone days, people, shops, buildings, events which would otherwise be lost. Everyone has a story to tell about our ‘village’ and we set about procuring and recording any memories that people wanted to share. We are now in the happy and rewarding position to be able to share such memories with you, the inhabitants of The Village, as we announce the launch of our first compilation booklet which we hope will become a series and in so doing, shall record the history of the area as told by the people who actually lived here. The booklet comprises over 50 recollections, told on 74 pages and with local photos it will take you back to a time when days were known by the chore of the day for instance baking day, shopping day, ironing day and, of course, before you could iron, was washday. The launch date is Saturday, 10th May and the booklet shall be available from 12.30 to 3.00pm at the New Malden Methodist Church. Members of the Society will be in attendance, including contributors to the booklet and Robin Gill, who is the font (or should that be The Fountain?) of local history knowledge. The cost is £3.50 which has been priced with minimal profit margin such that we hope it is affordable to those who still have their recollections to tell us. The minimal profit made will assist in the production of the next edition. Your contribution will therefore help us to continue compiling and archiving our local history. In addition to the launch various members of the society will assist with guidance on family history research, will provide details of our meetings and, of course, will explain the ongoing Recollections project and how you and or people you may know could help us by providing memories of life here in days of old and not so old. It is extremely important that people do not simply think of the ‘olden’ days and ignore the 70s, 80s and 90s as these will, in time, become the ‘olden’ days! Please don’t worry if you cannot attend the

launch, you will not lose out on the opportunity of purchasing a copy of the booklet. Simply contact us at The Maldens and Coombe Heritage Society, 135C South Lane, New Malden KT3 5HQ Tel: 020 8949 3157 Email: maldensandcoombehs@gmail.com providing your contact details and we shall advise you of where you can obtain a copy or we shall arrange to post one to you following receipt of payment for the booklet and postage. Of course, if you wish to contribute to the next edition, or know someone with a story of the Maldens and Coombe area to tell then we would love to hear from you and would simply ask that you drop us a line at recollectionsmchg@gmail.com or write to “Recollections 2” c/o 52 Blagdon Road, New Malden KT3 4AE. Finally, don’t forget that we meet regularly and if you would like to come along one evening and hear one of our guest speakers or just see what we do just ask us for further details, we are a friendly group. We look forward to meeting you and helping us preserve the heritage and historical knowledge of the area. Julian McCarthy (MACHS)

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Even the smallest garden can find space to grow vegetables. Start now and you can enjoy delicious home-grown salads all summer long. Producing useful quantities of your own vegetables doesn’t take up as much space as you might imagine. There’s a lot you can plant out or grow from seed right now that will give you some super-tasty, succulent, and top-quality salads in just a few weeks’ time. And salad leaves grown in ornamental pots can be as decorative as they are nutritious. Before you get sowing or planting, choose the right containers. Big ones are easier to maintain than small ones; and of course bigger pots mean more produce. Go for something of at least 30cm (12in) in diameter, larger if possible. As salad crops tend to be pretty short-term there’s no need to spend a fortune on compost. Ideally choose a good-quality multi-purpose compost, but you can get perfectly acceptable results with the contents of a growing-bag. I find the quality of the compost in these isn’t all that brilliant, but for the time you need it – and provided you keep it well-fertilised – it’ll be adequate. If you grow your own salad leaves you can get precisely the mix you like best. There are plenty of eye-catching lettuces such as the frilly Lollo, either a gorgeous bright-green standard Lollo a burgundytinged Lollo Rosso or a mixture of both. Treat them as cut-and-come-again crops, snipping off the leaves as you want them but not cutting into to the base, then they’ll put out new shoots and keep cropping for longer. Baby beet leaves are a popular salad ingredient, too. Choose a variety like Bull’s Blood for the prettiest leaves or grow any of the standard varieties, and you’ll also get a great-tasting root crop later on. I generally harvest the young leaves a few at a time but let the plant produce a root too. There are still plenty of tomato plants in the shops now, but hunt carefully to find the ones that are still in top condition. If you choose an outdoor variety it can be grown in a pot on its own, and if you have a big enough container you can grow some other salad ingredients around the edge of the container. If you’re after some fire in your cooking, a chilli pepper thrives in a pot in a warm and very sheltered spot as do sweet peppers. Fresh herbs can make a salad more interesting too.

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With the generous help of Kingston Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Burlington Junior School children were transformed into theatre designers recently with a series of workshops held at the school. The fruits of their labour were exhibited at the Rose Theatre Kingston, where Riverside Opera performed their Romeo and Juliet, May 14th to 17th. Year 5 classes were given the chance to work with an expert in the field of theatre design, Anett Black. At Burlington we believe it’s important to bring design and art professionals into the school to provide role models and to expose children to the vocabulary of the real art and design world.

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Introducing some of them to opera for the first time, she played them the music and explained the roles that each designer in a production team would have; set designer, costume designer and prop or mask designer and how they would all need to work together to produce a cohesive design. Having recently studied The Tudors and visited Hampton Court, it was decided that their Opera designs be set in that era, neatly tying in with the 450 anniversary of the great Bard’s birthdate. Through team work and negotiation each group of children produced a ‘world’ for their opera. Model sets were dressed with fabric hangings, tapestries and columns. Stage furniture was modelled from clay and and costumes were delicately collaged or painted. Masks were cut into fantastical shapes and painted and adorned with sequins, feathers and beads. The children enjoyed the hands on crafting aspect of the workshop, producing work of an extremely high standard. But most importantly they were exposed to the design challenges and creative briefs that a professional theatre designer would encounter and they met those with the verve, creativity and originality that Burlington children are well known for!

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The Better Life Better Life 24 - All Change! by Derek Thompson

The arrival of each new season is a constant reminder that change is the only constant. Well, that and the increasing cost of birdseed. For enthusiastic eco-amateurs like me, the garden is a living, breathing thing - plants need to be replaced, borders occasionally reclaimed from the wilderness and, sometimes when we least expect it, losses faced.

Mint is once more flavour of the month, with the addition of apple mint to the set. This is mainly because we visited a Lebanese restaurant that uses mint in its wonderful pressed juices, which I hope to emulate. Meanwhile, indoors, Anne made an executive decision (i.e. while I was out at work) and took down the curtains. These have now been converted into a rather fetching pair of Roman blinds and the remaining material left over was used to reupholster the ottoman. Ever the competitive one I rose to the challenge, finding someone who could use the carrier bags of old bubble wrap that I’ve been storing in the attic for longer than I care to admit. Now, I just need someone who’s desperate for 25 used Jiffy bags! Derek Thompson is a writer and humourist based in the West Country.His writing blog can be found at www. alongthewritelines.blogspot.com and he is also a regular at strictlywriting.blogspot.com

Having said farewell to three trees in the past (a withered willow that seemed to subsist solely as a home for honey fungus, a neglected ash that our predecessors left pushing against a neighbour’s garage for years, and a lawson’s cypress whose trunk had begun to split in two), I did not relish the loss of a fourth. Even Anne reminding me that it was a leylandii after all, growing so close to the house that it tapped on the roof in strong winds, failed to reassure me. But gardening is sometimes about doing what is necessary and not just what looks pretty. The tree feller (our third, ironically) was given three simple instructions: 1. Avoid the phone line to the right and the electricity cable to the left. 2. Reduce the tree to log-sized pieces or slices that I can hatchet up once they’ve seasoned. 3. Don’t drop any branches on our neighbours’ garage roofs. In any other circumstances, two out of three would have been a reasonable result. The damage wasn’t extensive, limited to just a couple of corrugated plastic panels. I suppose it was an opportunity to meet our new neighbour, and for her to meet her new open-air garage roof. Thankfully, she took it in good spirits and our lumberjack extraordinaire took responsibility for the restoration. We plan to drill holes in the leylandii stump and insert mushroom plugs to see if we can grow them (it’s amazing what you can find on the Internet). Other parts of the garden have also changed. The mini meadow experiment has been extended, but rather than use seed-impregnated paper sheets again, we opted for yellow rattle to control the grass last year, scattering collected wild seeds in the spaces once the rattle had died back. That was augmented with some heritage seeds, including cowslip, lady’s bedstraw, wild carrot and musk mallow. And yes, I did read that off the packet. Not that we’re solely traditionalists. Last year’s nursery bought Himalayan blue poppies were a great success (and the envy of our neighbours), but we took the collected seeds out of the freezer quite late this year. They like partial shade and dislike the heat. I suppose the clue is in the name! 56 Please remember to mention the Village Voice when you speak to our advertisers

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and help regenerate the High St and ensure it thrives and remains an important central hub for the wider community. One of the best ideas currently being put forward by residents is the creation of a new urban square, which is something that would benefit all residents and create something that the whole of New Malden could be proud of. As a result of the increase in residential developments, footfall in the area is set to increase further, resulting in more people using the High Street. The proposition of a new town square then, could well be exactly what’s needed and deliver dividends to the local community by providing a central square, (which New Malden is sorely missing). It would no doubt attract investment in to the area, including the High Street, resulting in job creation and turn a derelict site in to something that the whole community would actively benefit from, leading to greater confidence in the area. A new town square might potentially include a single screen cinema (similar to the

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enable the community to steer development in the direction they wish. The Neighbourhood Plan subsequently becomes approved council planning policy and is used as a point of reference to gauge future planning applications for the area. This is potentially a great way of ensuring that the Cocks Crescent regeneration is ultimately one of quality and vision and one, which benefits the whole of the New Malden community. So, now to the small matter of money- who will pay for this grand development? With the right vision, ensuring the best decisions are made, the value of the Cocks Crescent site could increase dramatically. When the council engages developers and considers the value of the site, (which they have an obligation to maximise), a clear vision for the site will make the site more appealing and reduce the perceived risks. The subsequent jump in the value of the site would go straight into the council coffers. In addition, further income would be generated from business rates and council tax, if the site were developed as a mixed-use site- commercial and housing. In short, the more successful the High

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Department Stores

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Education & courses

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Beds and mattresses

Hamseys 17

Building, decorating & repairs Angel Roofing Crest Curtain Tracks Stewart Handyman TSD Building Robinson & Son painters & decorators

Car

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Charities

16 52 30

Children

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Cleaning & ironing & Help services

CLP Computer Solutions

Electrical

Martin Flanagan (Electrician) 40 Unilet (Hi fi) 24 Carpets 4 U Simply Floors

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The Glasshouse Lake Thomas Cakes New Malden Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market The Real Butchers

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Food & Drink

Gardening

Alfie Jenkins 51 Cypress (Garden Services) 47 Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gardening 22 FL Gardening 58 Leo 56 RJ Trees 43 Second Nature Landscaping 29 Turner Tree Care 54

Health & Wellbeing

A1 Dry Cleaners 45 Aroma ironing 57 Bits & Bobs 18 Bright & Beautiful 12 Ovenclean 59 Window Cleaning 18

Nescot 11 The Study School 41

Flooring 49 22 14 3

St Raphael 15 YMCA 61

Computing

Tudor Williams

Brookdale Clinic/Sally Harris 59 Kim Robinson Hypnotherapist 14 LiveWell 16 Parkside 33 Prodimed 10 Slimming World 51 St Anthonys 2 Toe Nail Cutting 48

Jewellery

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Kitchens, bathroom & plumbing

Andy Reeve Plumbing 61 Dream Doors 39 Mark Howell 34 Smith & Byford 31 TWT 58

Music Pamela Rose Opticians

Eye Contact

Fresh Printing

Grace Miller Groves Residential Keys Residential Parry & Drewett

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Printing & Design Property & Housing

Removals

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Repairs

As Good As New 23 Glazing Repairs 46 Pengilly 44 Suddies 10

Sport and Leisure

King George Indoor Bowls 22 New Malden Tennis Squash and Badminton Club 13 Suzanne Drake Personal Trainer 19

Windows

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