Autumn 2022

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NORK

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE NORK RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (Annual subscription £5.00)

Objects: To advance and protect the interests of the residents and the amenities of the district. The Association shall be non-sectarian and non-party political www.norkresidents.com

Speech on behalf of Residents Association Councillors at the Council meeting on 22 September

Mr Mayor, Councillors

I am not sure we can add anything new tonight to the many words of praise and thanks for the life of Queen Elizabeth the Second. But that it is not the point. It is right that we should add our own thoughts and accolades for her service and speak up on behalf of the residents of the Borough, many of whom filed past her coffin in Westminster Hall or were in the streets for her funeral.

When we see the grainy black and white TV footage of the lying-in state for the Queen’s father, George VI, or of the Queen’s coronation, we can see how much the country has changed in the last 70 years. Not just in the style of dress and in the march of science, technology and economic development, but in the diversity of the country and changes in social attitudes and mores. A move to a less deferential and more secular society. And yet one thing which has not changed is the affection, admiration and respect in which this monarch was held. If anything the esteem in which she was held grew over the years. Not just in this country, but also in the Commonwealth and the larger world.

Not that the Queen herself didn’t change over her 70 years on the throne. She did. She showed the flexibility to grasp the changes which the country went through, and where necessary move with the times. She did this without changing her attitude to serving the country and its fundamental values. Our monarchy is the stronger for that. I give thanks for that.

May she rest in peace.

Cllr Nick Harrison

FLORAL TRIBUTE TO THE QUEEN

OVER THE WEEKEND, before the Queen’s funeral, local councillors held a period of silence outside the Town Hall led by the Mayor. During the period of mourning the Town Hall was illuminated in royal purple.

On the day of the funeral itself, to coincide with the private evening committal service, local Nork residents met around the Coronation Oak in Nork Park for a minute’s silence led by Cllrs Harp and Adamson, when candles were lit at dusk and a floral tribute placed at the base of the tree.

It was widely agreed that an additional Coronation Tree should be planted somewhere in the park in due course to mark the coronation of King Charles III.

FROM THE CHAIRMAN

I AM WRITING this the day before Her Majesty the Queen’s funeral. The days since her death have been almost surreal and we are of course just three short months away from her Jubilee. She was an annual visitor to the area for the Derby – one year we took my wife Barbara’s godmother Rose to the meeting and as we were about to cross the racetrack Her Majesty drove past us. Rose was adamant that the Queen looked at her and waved. Rose was 102 in May and still had her card from the Queen on display – my brother and his wife have one for their 60th wedding anniversary.

I was fortunate enough to be presented to Her Majesty in 2002 when she visited the Royal Courts of Justice during her Golden Jubilee year and I had a brief conversation with both her and Prince Philip. She will be sorely missed but I am sure we all wish King Charles well in the role he was born to hold.

As far as the Association is concerned, we cancelled our September meeting in accordance with the guidance from Parliament about suspending political activity until after the funeral.

MEMBERSHIP

We are planning on asking our Road Stewards to make individual contact with all of the new residents who moved here during the pandemic with a view to them joining the Association. It is only £5 a year and you can pay online at: www. nork-residents.com/membership or by scanning the QR code on the front cover of the magazine.

DEFIBRILLATORS

We were rather remiss in our last edition by not mentioning the public-spirited act by Nork Social Club of buying a defibrillator, which is on the wall by the club entrance. Great stuff by the club. We have bought one for the Beacon School, which will be on the wall of the school near the main entrance by the time you read this. Hopefully, however, you won’t need one!

IS YOUR MONEY BEING SOAKED AWAY?

I live on the High Beeches estate and was contacted by a resident who discovered that his rainwater went into a soak away, Thames Water had been charging him for using their system to dispose of it. It would appear that this applies to the almost 200 houses on the estate and has done so since the estate was built in the late 1970s. I am liaising with the person who told me about this – he has been offered his money back, but only for six years. He has lived here for 32! We are going to see if we can claim ALL of the excess charges back for each resident for all the time they have lived here. Quite how is another matter. Nevertheless, if you live in a Nork property it is worth finding out where your rainwater goes. If it is into a soakaway, you too are probably being overcharged.

BOB FERRIS

FENCING

SPECIALISTS

TREES AND PLANNING

AT THE END of August considerable concern was raised by residents about the felling of trees in a retained area of land. Neighbours believed that the felling was to facilitate an anticipated planning application for back-garden infill with housing.

In this case there were several requests for Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), and concern about damage to the habitat of roosting bats. I asked borough council officers to urgently review whether any trees on site, or overhanging the site from neighbouring gardens, were of sufficient standard to qualify for emergency/temporary TPOs (as we had already imposed on a cedar tree in Warren Road threatened by back-garden infill development).

DAMAGING THE HABITAT OF BATS

Planning officers visited the site and determined that no trees qualified for this level of protection, and further advised residents that if the tree clearance was believed to be damaging the habitat of bats, then, as bats are a protected species, residents should contact the police as this would be a criminal, not civil, matter under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 and Schedule 2 of The Conservation (Natural Habitats &c) Regulations 1994.

RESPONSE FROM HEAD OF PLANNING,

The following responses were also sent by Andrew Benson, RBBC’s Head of Planning, which explain the reasoning behind this:

“The site was subject to planning applications a few years ago, in 2013 and 2014 for redevelopment and the trees were assessed at that stage.

There were no trees of the highest quality identified (Category A) that warranted a TPO at that time but there were some trees worthy of retention around the site boundaries. These were shown to be retained in the application although the scheme was refused. The situation doesn’t appear to be significantly different now than back in 2014 and it does not seem that a TPO could be justified.

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If the rumours are correct I expect the lower quality trees would be removed as is the landowner’s right to do so. We could not serve a TPO to protect the site from development or to prevent harm to protected species which is covered by separate legislation.”.......

......”For the last ten years or so we have had around 1.5 FTE tree officers within planning and that remains the case now with Guy Stephens working two days a week and Jim Melllor working full time. These Officers are exclusively involved with trees on private land rather than tree officers within Green spaces who are responsible for trees on RBBC land and those at County responsible for trees on SCC land. Our 1.5 Planning Tree Officers deal with all requests for TPO, advise on planning applications and consider all applications for tree works on protected trees.

It is not usually the case that trees under imminent threat cannot be protected because of tree officer unavailability and more often than not it is simply that the trees are not sufficiently worthy of TPO.

We only strive to protect the trees of highest value to the amenity of the wider area. This is not only because these are the ones that are most easily justified but also because each TPO carries with it a significant resource cost. This is not just the oneoff costs of serving the TPO but the ongoing costs thereafter associated with tree works applications which will often be made annually for pruning and attract no fee to the Council. Each year on average we protect between 30-50 trees via TPO and lose only around 5-10 TPO trees to disease etc meaning there is an ever-increasing number of trees protected by TPO.

We have many hundreds of TPO trees across the Borough but there will be many thousands more that are not subject to TPO. Whilst it is disappointing that some of these trees will be felled, this is to some extent inevitable, and we have to accept that our reach in terms of protection can only go so far. Increasingly we seem to see people requesting TPOs to stop development from occurring which is not their intended purpose.

We therefore seek to protect the highest quality trees through TPO whilst aiming to seek replacements through the planning process where trees are lost to development. For the next local plan we will explore the potential for a tree canopy policy to ensure that new developments provide a minimum level of tree canopy cover to ensure there is a net gain (or at least no net loss) of tree canopy cover across the Borough. The introduction of biodiversity net gain may also offer hope for the retention of trees in developments if their biodiversity loss has to be compensated for.

Currently we secure replacement trees through conditions and are more stringent in our requirements for replacements where there has been pre-emptive felling... Whilst it is true that the only legal requirement for a replacement of a tree is where it has a TPO, that does not mean that we cannot pursue a robust replacement landscaping strategy through planning conditions. In strict terms this is not to penalise the preemptive felling (which of course is perfectly legal) but to mitigate and compensate for its loss. I am happy for you to explain this approach to residents if it would be helpful.”

Andrew Benson

Head of Planning, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

Cllr. PETER HARP

SUSTAINABLE WARMTH GRANT

PEOPLE LIVING in hard to heat homes and on lower incomes, could receive grants between £10,000 and £25,000 to improve insulation and install renewable technology - helping to save energy, reduce emissions and combat rising energy prices. Improvement measures include loft insulation, cavity and external wall insulation, underfloor insulation and renewables, such as solar electricity panels.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT

The grant is available now. Residents can check if they are eligible by visiting the Action Surrey website www.actionsurrey.org, or calling 0800 783 2503.

From the website you can download an application form and scan or send it back to ActionSurrey.

Note: The funding deadline by which installations must be completed is 31st March 2023

HOW MUCH IS THE GRANT

It can be £10-25k but the higher value of £25k will only apply to off-gas grid properties.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Applications for properties with an Energy Performance Rating of E, F or G will be prioritised. Upgrades to EPC D-rated properties will be limited. Also if income is below £30,000 or getting means-tested benefits.

WHAT ARE THE MEASURES?

The measures are:

Cavity wall insulation

External wall insulation

Park home insulation

Loft insulation, including top-ups

Underfloor Insulation

Solar photovoltaics*

Solar hot water system*

Air source heat pump*

* Insulation will be installed before renewables.

WHO ARE ACTION SURREY?

Action Surrey is an impartial energy advice service set up by local councils across Surrey as well as Surrey County Council*. They will handhold people through the application and assessment process and book the trusted installers to do the work. They have delivered several similar schemes previously. They are also a great source of advice, so even if you are not successful getting a Sustainable Warmth Grant a conversation with Action Surrey can be useful.

*Action Surrey is a partnership scheme managed by ThamesWey Sustainable Communities a company wholly owned by Woking Borough Council.

NORK PARK CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS

AS AUTUMN is here we’re off to the park again. By the time you read this we’ll have already started this season’s programme but everyone is welcome to join in at any time.

Before clearing the drive

We’ve got Sunday 6 November and Sunday 4 December in the calendar and more dates will be posted on the website (www.norkresidents.com - Groups - Nork Park Conservation) along with venue details as they are scheduled.

After clearing the drive

Tasks include clearing in and around the pond, clearing weeds, thorns and branches from paths, viewpoints and the Spinney. It can be as physical or as social as you like. Tools are provided - all you need are suitable working clothes, footwear and gloves.

We start at 10am and finish in time for Sunday lunch. If you just want to see what we are doing, somebody always has time to take a break and answer any questions you might have. If you wish to be added to the mailing list for the group of volunteers, please email vice.chairman@norkresidents.com.

Please come along - everyone is welcome - it’s your park. DAVE GILL

WINTER WORK PROGRAMME 2022 – 2023

All sessions begin at 10am and normally conclude for Sunday lunch

Sunday 6 November 2022 - Church Lane bridle path

Clear young sycamore trees and scrub on north side to open up views through. Tools etc: Scrub includes brambles, so stout gloves, forks and rakes.

Sunday 4 December 2022 - Path from Allotments Hut to Arboretum

Create semi-circular glade on west side and continue removal of laurels to open up the whole path. Tools: Saws and loppers in the group’s kit should be sufficient.

Sunday 8 January 2023 - Arboretum

Open up area on south side (near path to allotments) between conifers and the wood, which is thick with nettle and bramble. Tools: Saws and loppers, heavy gloves, and garden forks for de-rooting.

Sunday 5 February - Gravel path from car park to picnic area

Push back laurels at car park end. Tools: NPCV supplied

Sunday 5 March - Spinney

Push back scrub on east end of meadow. Push back scrub beside path on the grazing field (west) side. Tools: NPCV supplied.

Sunday 2 April - Catch up

Catch-up day or for any tasks suggested by new Countryside Officer (if appointed by then) Tools: NPCV supplied

RESURFACED FOOTPATHS AND A NEW BENCH COMMONS FOOTPATHS RESURFACED

AFTER YEARS of lobbying Surrey County Council the footpaths from Eastgate leading to Banstead Station which cross Banstead Commons Conservators land have finally been resurfaced. It has been patched up over the years but it became evident that a proper surface was needed. Strangely enough, the top dressing was done on a Saturday.

EASTGATE HAS A NEW BENCH

The wooden bench that was vandalised a few months ago has been replaced by a new bench. Glad to report the new public seat in Nork Way, at junction of Green Curve and Eastgate, opposite Galu Restaurant, was installed today. The previous one was destroyed by vandals doing laughing gas a month ago. Very happy with the replacement Cllr HARP

The footpath leading from the Fir Tree Road crossing to Banstead Station.

The footpath leading from the Fir Tree Road crossing to Eastgate.

LIVING IN NORK

I HAD no idea about the geography of Nork or of its existence while I was house hunting in this area of Surrey seven years ago. It was a very pleasant surprise to find out about this part of Banstead. When I found my ideal house with a great big garden it was at the end of a very long period of despondency and upheaval.

The day the removal vans appeared outside the house, two of my neighbours came across to welcome me to the road. Another put a note through the door the next day with names and phone number and a message which ran like this:

Welcome to our road. We live two doors away from you. We though that you might need someone close by in case of an emergency. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Since then, I have enjoyed living here. There was just one possible cloud on the horizon in the shape of a back garden development alongside my fence with four large family homes looming large in the surrounding gardens where they would be sited. I did not sell my parcel of back garden and eventually the development was turned down on appeal. This does not mean that I have no sympathy with people whose gardens are too large and the money developers offer can often be a life saver.

The whole episode made me think about the many families who need houses amid the ever more acute housing crisis. Also, about the need of the developers to make a good profit and all of us wanting to live in well insulated high-quality houses. I wonder if there is a case to be made for building just such high spec bungalows in rear gardens, spacious and luxurious but ONLY ever single storey buildings with specific planning permission to guarantee the character of the true bungalow. These would easily fit into a very large garden like some of the ever bigger ‘garden sheds’ that have sprung up everywhere. In turn, they might tempt older people, whose children have flown the nest, to relocate to one of those new-builds and free up larger family houses. Win win?

In writing this I am simply voicing my personal opinion.

Not long after I moved here I was approached by another neighbour about becoming a Road Stewart after she introduced me to the Nork Residents Association. I always enjoy reading the Nork Quarterly. It is the official journal of the NRA (not the national rifle association as an acquaintance thought) and has relevance to all of us living here. At present, it is delivered to every household free of charge regardless of membership of the association. Some of the cost of production is covered by advertising but there is a balance to be struck between too many adverts and not enough content. The modest annual subscription of £5 for membership of the Nork Residents Association also helps to produce the Quarterly. A Road Stewart would normally ask for the subscription once a year.

As is mentioned elsewhere in this edition, the delivery of the magazine was taken over by someone else during the pandemic. Now however, the Road Stewards will be back. I have found it an easy task to deliver the magazine four times a year and l feel that I am giving a little back to this community where I now live.

I love to go for walks. I am careful on the Nork pavements which are not always easy to negotiate with overhanging hedges and roots growing through

THE MITHRAS TRIO

SATURDAY, 19th NOVEMBER 2022, 7.30 pm

THE MITHRAS TRIO

SATURDAY, 19th NOVEMBER 2022, 7.30 pm

BRIDGE: Phantasie for Piano Trio, H. 97

BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio in D major, Op.70 No. 1 ‘Ghost’

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BRIDGE: Phantasie for Piano Trio, H. 97

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SATURDAY, 18th FEBRUARY 2023, 7.30 pm

RAMEAU: selection from Pieces de Clavecin

Born in Japan, Ayaka Shigeno joined the Yehudi Menuhin School at age 14 and subsequently studied at Berlin University of fine Arts. She has appeared in venues such as Wigmore hall, Concertgebouw and performed as soloist in Yehudi Menuhin School and works for Guildhall School of she has chosen pieces based on the idea of “images“.

RAMEAU: selection from Pieces de Clavecin

DEBUSSY: Image Book 1

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DEBUSSY: l‘isle Joyeuse

pathways. Surrey County Council has made a start on renewing some of these, but we all know that cost is a major factor in such matters. Being interested in gardening, I am always amazed at the variety of plants and trees as well as the landscaping of front gardens. I know that in many cases cars need to be parked there somewhere, but most people seem to manage to keep an area for planting shrubs and flower beds or some other natural environment.

From most properties in Nork one can reach areas where walking is a pleasure and the best of these is Nork Park. I very much appreciate the way that it caters for all ages and that so many of us use it. The sight of relaxed families enjoying the annual Music in the Park was such a pleasure to see. Of course, the weather was perfect this year if somewhat too warm for some of us. The NRA and other groups of residents within Nork are all helping to keep the park the pleasant place it is for us all.

If walks further afield are planned, Nork has easy access to major road networks. It takes only a few minutes to get to Banstead Woods car park. From there one can choose many routes, meet the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, pick blackberries, fly kites in the open field or just enjoy a walk in the woods.

Recently I followed a route that took me on a round trip of 3.5 miles (5.7km) through the woods, along the edge of fields, over stiles and across part of Banstead Common. Afterwards, I found out about the battle of Banstead Common. It reads a bit like a Victorian Melodrama. The main protagonists are the commoners and an evil baronet and his solicitors.

The baronet came from Yorkshire. In 1873 Sir John Hartopp MP bought the lordship of the Manor of Banstead, as well as a huge area of land that included the Banstead Commons. As elsewhere, most of the Commons were subject to grazing and other rights, in particular the sale of minerals from Banstead Heath. These ancient rights were bought by Sir John from some, but not all the commoners. When he began to build a row of houses on Banstead Downs in 1876 and even enclosed part of Banstead Heath, the locals tried to save the area from more development and formed the Banstead Commons Protection Society and later went on to petition for an Act of Parliament. The result was the appointment of the Banstead Commons Conservators in 1893 who have managed the Commons ever since.

During the years from 1876 to 1889 the battle raged in court. In 1877 the protestors began court proceedings after enlisting the help of the Commons Society and the Corporation of London. The case was hugely expensive and dragged on until 1884 when a compromise seemed likely. However, the drama doesn’t end there because it seems that the baronet’s solicitor ran off with the profits and Sir John was declared bankrupt.

There is a much more detailed account of the proceedings on the Banstead Commons Conservators’ website, but it still feels amazing to think that the Commons are there for us to enjoy when they were so close to total destruction.

I feel that I belong to this area now where I was made so welcome and l hope that the identity of Nork will remain as a good place to live as it evolves through the years.

BEARD

COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE

STARTING OFF WITH THE GOOD NEWS Resurfacing of Nork Way: I have been long pressing the highways engineers to prioritise the resurfacing of the section of Nork Way from Parkwood View to Beacon Way, which is probably the worst residential through road in our area. They have now committed it will be in next year’s programme (April 23 -March 24).

Harkness Close Resurfacing: The longest outstanding item in the Horizon resurfacing programme backlog. Engineers have now agreed it should be done this year, but no date yet given. Worryingly, highways maintenance costs are reported to have gone up around the country by 22%.

“Warm Hubs”: The Council through its own buildings such as libraries (and working with churches and others) is seeking to set up a network of “warm hubs”. These would be a place to go for people in fuel poverty, having lowered or turned off their heating at home. Details are sketchy, but it is hoped that the Community Centre in The Horseshoe will be one such centre.

THE NOT SO GOOD NEWS

In the context of the County currently forecasting a deficit of up to £30 million in the current financial year. This will have to be met by contingency funds if the situation cannot be turned around.

“Your Fund Surrey”: This is Tim Oliver’s (Council Leader) flagship policy to borrow £100 million to provide capital funding to improve community facilities. Voluntary groups, churches etc can bid for substantial grants to build, extend or refurbish existing buildings or other assets. Increasing sums will be paid in interest by the Council and eventually the capital will have to be repaid. Residents Association Councillors have been concerned with the cost of the scheme and also that the bulk of the money is going to the better off areas and nothing to the poorer areas - at odds with the “Levelling Up” agenda. Although worthy, the scheme has to be paid for. In the light of serious budget and other challenges, R A Councillors proposed the programme is paused, re-assessed to see how funding could go to priority areas, and potentially curtailed. The Leader pulled a rabbit out of the bag, responding with a bribe granting each area £50,000 for a local project, and our challenge was lost.

There have been no bids so far in Nork and Tattenhams, nor anywhere in our borough north of the M25, Banstead, Tadworth etc. If community groups have ideas either to bid for the main scheme, or for the smaller allowance for a local project, please let me know.

Adult Social Care: The Government has committed to three massive changes: to cap care costs at a cumulative £86,000; a more generous means test increasing the money that people have in the bank before they can receive help; and a shift

Nork Way in need of resurfacing

to a “fair” cost of care (at present self-funders pay more than local authorities, therefore subsidising the system). There is no sign that the Government has decided how to pay for the new system, due to start next year – estimated at a total cost of £3.6 billion for the Council in Surrey alone for the first 10 years. The extra national insurance levy – now abolished - was meant to be the solution.

Home to School Transport: The Council pays for transport for children with special needs or other issues which require then to go to a school quite a distance from their homes. If there is no sensible public transport, then taxis or minibuses are laid on. The system fell apart at the beginning of the new school year, with many children even by half-term not yet given transport. Residents Association Councillors have shone the spotlight on the problem, which has been reported in the press and on TV and radio. At the last Council meeting the Leader started his report with abject apologies, saying “we have let some people down”, and that it is “complex and difficult” to resolve. We will continue to press for more action.

Parking Enforcement and Grass Verge Cutting: Currently provided under licence by the Borough Council, these functions are being taken back next year by the County Council. Being pressed, the Councillor in charge said it is to make sure there is a “fair and consistent” service all around the county. Whether this is any better and more effective in our area is debateable. He said there would be better out-of-hours parking enforcement which could be positive; for grass cutting he mentioned “environmental improvements” (i.e. probably meaning less frequent cuts). We will see.

NICK HARRISON

TRACTOR FRIDAY

BANSTEAD COMMONS Conservators celebrated the arrival of their newly purchased tractor by holding an unveiling ceremony at the entrance to Banstead Heath close to The Sportsman pub on Friday 14 October. The public ceremony was held to recognise the financial support given by the Reigate and Banstead Borough Council CIL Local Fund, the application of which was submitted in 2021 and unanimously supported by Councillors in the north of the borough. Hot drinks and cake were provided after the unveiling ceremony which was then followed by a short walk of the area which explained the work of the conservators in protecting Banstead Commons and the precious habitats under their care.

Banstead Commons Conservators manage 550 hectares of common land situated in the borough of Reigate and Banstead - that’s just under half of the total greenspaces in the borough. The tractor is an integral part of the machinery and equipment required to carry out their countryside management duties.

BANSTEAD CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY EVENT

THE BANSTEAD Business Guild is organising another Christmas Community Event. There will be lots going on for the whole family including street entertainment, special guests, a treasure hunt for kids, special shopping offers plus much more. Bring your family and friends to this wonderful event. Make a note in your diary:

Date: Thursday 1st of December 2022

Time: Lasts from 5.00pm till 8.00pm

Father Christmas from Banstead Rotary will be switching on the Banstead Christmas lights on the evening of the 1st December.

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SUBSCRIPTION CONFUSION

AFTER APOLOGISING in the previous Quarterly for not including subscription envelopes with the first Quarterly of 2022, I must apologise again to most of you for not including subscription envelopes with the second Quarterly of 2022. I am not quite sure what went wrong this time but suspect the rush to print and deliver the Quarterlies before Music in the Park, and the fact that we usually distribute envelopes with the first Quarterly of the year, caught out our overstretched Editor.

I was able to provide envelopes to those of you living in my area, Area I, and I thank you for your subscriptions. I also thank those of you who sent subscriptions in your own envelopes or paid online.

For everyone else, please return your subscriptions (£5) in the envelopes to your Road Steward, Area Steward, Chief Area Steward or to me. If you can’t remember if you’ve paid already, please call or email me (treasurer@norkresidents.com) and I’ll let you know your membership status.

Road Stewards, please contact the Chief Area Steward (cas@norkresidents. com) or me if you’d like a list of who has already paid on your street before collecting subscriptions. This information is also available to you on the NQ Distribution App.

Once again I apologise for the confusion this has caused to everyone.