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Conversation Writer Michael Frayn returns to Ewell

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Heads Jessica Rae Millinery

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Tadworth artists display work

Summer reads � Pagan rituals � Cow Parade Surrey � The Corrs come to Epsom � Music in the Park � Historic pub walks � Our Town poetry competition

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Editor’s Tips Go quackers for charity 15 Coffee Break 16 Local History Pagan rituals

Features 8 Look what’s moo-ving in Cow Parade comes to Surrey 9 Celebrated author returns to Ewell Michael Frayn in conversation at MGSO4 Festival 12 Head turning creations Milliner Jessica Rae 14 Summer reads Delve into one of these page turners

22 Calling time Historic pub walks 24 Music in the Park St Raphael’s Hospice summer concert programme 27 Roof over your head Tips for maintaining your roof 28 Brush strokes Summer exhibition by Tadworth artists 28 Runaway with The Corrs Chart-topping band coming to Epsom 29 Words Poems by Jacqui Stephens 36 Save the date Events for your diary

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WELCOME

How does your garden grow?

Daisies add a splash of colour as flower beds start to spring into bloom

April, how we have been waiting for you.

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EDITOR’S TIPS Go quackers for charity

The longer days and brighter nights see us emerging from our homes, like animals awaking from our winter slumber, enjoying the slightly warmer weather and making the most of the great outdoors.

And there’s plenty to look forward to as we countdown the days to the first MGSO4 festival (just over 70 to go) which will be a feast of live music, visual art, theatre and literary entertainment.

While we await the full programme of events we have been treated to a taste of what is to come with the news that award-winning novelist and playwright Michael Frayn is to return to his childhood home of Ewell to talk about his work and inspiration. The one-off evening will see him in conversation with his nephew, Sky Sports presenter and Epsom resident, Julian Waters. It promises to be a fascinating insight into a life lived through words.

Plus with racing season fast approaching we discover Jessica Rae Millinery’s beautiful creations and if you’re planning your holiday reading list then take a look at the top picks of what to read this summer on page 14.

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They’ll be lining up on the starting line for Epsom’s alternative to the world famous Derby this May. Rather than thoroughbred horses, the stars of this race will be a flock of yellow plastic ducks.

Last year nearly 2,000 ducks took to the Hogsmill for the annual race, organised by Ewell Court Residents’ Association.

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And the residents’ association is hoping for another big turnout this year in its efforts to raise funds for Epsom Hospital’s Casey children’s ward.

Pick a duck, decorate it, and see it race along the river. There will be prizes for the first six ducks to cross the finish line as well as the three best dressed competitors.

Ducks can be bought on the day or you can buy one at the Ashley Centre from 10am to 2pm on April 16 or Sainsbury’s in Kiln Lane on April 29.

The event opens at midday with the big race due to start at 2pm.

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HAVE YOU HERD THE MOOS? The hills of Surrey will be alive with colourful bovine creations this summer There’s something unusual stirring in the Surrey countryside.

Hundreds of brightly coloured life-size cows will be mooving their way into towns, villages and iconic locations across the county this May for CowParade Surrey, the world’s largest public art event.

Born in Switzerland in 1998, CowParade has since been staged in more than 80 cities and towns across the world and raised more than $30million for charity.

From May to August the herd will be unleashed to graze in locations around Surrey. A specially-created app will help people follow the cow trail and pick up rewards along the way.

Artists, schools and businesses are encouraged to get involved in creating designs and sponsoring the cows.

Among the designs are Ladies Day at the Races and Epsom Derby by artist Vikki Gibson, inspired by the sights, sounds and thrills of the greatest flat race in the world.

Tadworth artist Tracey Jane Cooper’s Cow of Remembrance is based on a series of paintings she created prompted by the art installation at the Tower of London in 2014.

Artist Alexander Creswell, patron of CowParade Surrey, said: “The Surrey Hills CowParade provides an extraordinary opportunity for the community and celebrates our remarkable local landscape and heritage through art.”

The cows will be herded to the inaugural Surrey Hills Food, Drink and Music Festival on September 3 where they will be auctioned. The pick of the herd will go to auction at a gala ceremony in London later in the year. Proceeds will be shared between the Surrey Hills Trust Fund and the individual charities selected by cow sponsors.

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A LIFE IN PRINT Celebrated playwright and author Michael Frayn returns to his childhood home of Ewell for first MGSO4 Festival It is rare to have equally successful careers as a playwright, novelist and translator but Michael Frayn has accomplished just that.

From novels including Towards the End of Morning, Headlong, shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, and Spies, to plays ranging from Noises Off, voted as one of the nation’s three favourite plays, and Copenhagen.

Frayn has also translated works by Chekhov and Tolstoy from Russian, a language he learned during his two-year National Service.

His life in print, starting from his early days as a reporter and columnist to his successful writing career, is one he will share with an audience at the first MGSO4 Festival in June.

Born in 1933, Frayn spent his childhood in Ewell, writing a memoir of that time, My Father’s Fortune.

He returns to Ewell for An Evening with Michael Frayn, which will be hosted by his nephew, Sky Sports news presenter and Epsom resident Julian Waters.

As well as revealing how the area where he grew up inspired his later work, the audience at Bourne Hall will see rare footage from Frayn’s 1978 BBC documentary about Ewell.

Frayn said: “A lot has happened in Epsom and Ewell since I grew up there, back in the middle of the 20th century, but

one of the best things of all must surely be the new festival.

Congratulations and good wishes. I’m honoured to be taking part, together with my nephew Julian Waters, in episode one.”

Julian Waters said: “Michael is an amazing man. The breadth of his work is astonishing, encompassing novels, plays, television, film and journalism. In conversation, he’s a wonderful storyteller too. It should be a great evening.”

The event is supported by TWM Solicitors. Nick Shrimpton, of TWM, said: “A cultural and arts event is long overdue for Epsom & Ewell. As a businesses with a heritage of supporting local activities we are delighted to be among the list of supporters and sponsors and look forward to being a part of the festivities in June.”

The three-day MGSO4 Festival programme will feature a mix of visual arts, music, dance and theatre. There will also be literary events, including workshops for children and adults, book signings and a children’s poetry competition, for entry details turn to page 36.

Festival director Sarah Dewing said: “We’re thrilled that Michael and Julian have agreed to this very special event.

We want to bring many high-quality events to the borough such as this. The launch of MGSO4 Epsom & Ewell Arts Festival is going to be a great testament to the hard work of all of our volunteer organisers, but our programme is reliant on donations and sponsorship. We have begun a fundraising campaign through Local Giving, and ask that people donate whatever they can, to make the festival a great success.”

MGSO4 Festival, June 24-26, An Evening with Michael Frayn, Bourne Hall, Ewell, June 24, 7.30pm,

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Photo: Melanie Moss Photography 2016

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LOCAL BUSINESS

NASAL ALLERGY IN CHILDREN Natasha Choudhury, ENT Consultant at Ashtead Hospital, offers advice on treating allergic rhinitis Allergic rhinitis is a condition that results from an allergic reaction to allergens (irritants) in the nose. This results in inflammation and swelling that affects the lining inside the nose. The common symptoms are itching of the nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, watery eyes, watery discharge from the nose and a feeling of generalised stuffiness and congestion within the nose. The symptoms can sometimes be very troublesome, resulting in poor sleep quality, irritability and difficulty concentrating.

Depending on the irritants that one is susceptible to, the symptoms may be seasonal or constant, all year round (perennial). Seasonal allergic rhinitis is typically triggered by external environmental allergens, like grasses, trees and plants. Perennial allergic rhinitis is more commonly due to allergens within the home, such as house dust mites, pets and moulds.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of allergic rhinitis can largely be ascertained from the history which usually describes the typical above symptoms. However, a review by your ENT specialist will allow them to gently examine the inside of the nose and take note of any changes in appearance to the lining of the nose, to confirm the diagnosis, but also check to ensure there is not any other cause for the symptoms. In some cases, a more detailed examination of the internal nose using a camera examination, may be required. They may also be able to arrange allergy testing in select cases, if indicated.

Treatment

Although there is no cure for allergic rhinitis, there are a number of steps that can be taken to control symptoms. The most important and ideal aspect of treatment is allergen avoidance. This, however, is often not straightforward to implement, as the allergens may not always be identifiable, and even if they are, it may be very difficult to avoid exposure

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to many allergens that are widely dispersed through the environment.

Additional medical treatment may be required to control symptoms. These may include antihistamine medications which work to block the body’s allergic reaction. There are many different antihistamines available, in both liquid/syrup and tablet formulations. Antihistamines are generally very safe but one of the main side effects is drowsiness, although this is less so for the newer antihistamines that are now available.

The other medical treatment that can be used to treat allergic rhinitis is a nasal steroid spray. This delivers small doses of steroids directly into the nose, and reduces the inflammation of the lining inside the nose. These can however take several days to take effect and for children, should only be given on prescription. Only Nasonex spray (mometasone 50mcg) is licensed to be used in children, from the age of six years and above.

Practical advice for parents:

If the allergen(s) have been identified, allergen avoidance is key.

Use water/saline sprays daily, to wash out and clean the inside of the nose.

Do this before applying any other sprays.

Apply a barrier ointment such a petroleum jelly to the entrance inside the nose, after washing or applying spray.

Hayfever:

Keep windows closed in the morning and evening (when pollen is released).

Avoid drying clothes outside in high pollen counts.

Use water/salt water sprays to clean the inside of the nose before going outdoors, and then apply a barrier ointment to the inside entrance of the nose on both sides, to trap some allergens.

House dust mite and mould:

Use mattress and pillow barrier covers.

Wash bedding weekly at high temperature (60 degrees) Regular vacuuming.

Avoid soft furnishings and carpet (if possible).

Damp dust hard surfaces and wooden flooring.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

HEAD TURNING CREATIONS Anyone can look good in a hat, milliner Jessica Rae tells out&about. The key is wearing it with confidence Why millinery?

I grew up going to the races. For me millinery kind of went hand in hand with it. I’ve always done art and design and fashion, it’s always been quite a big part of my life.

I kind of fell into millinery. One year I made a hat for myself to go to Ladies Day. I had so many people come up to me and say they liked my hat and ask where it came from. It was a natural progression really.

Where did you learn the art of millinery?

I trained with the Queen Mother’s milliner, Rose Cory, which was a great experience. I’ve worked for various people in the fashion industry including Prudence who made hats for Vivienne Westwood and Yves St Laurent.

Why did you decide to start your own business?

I wanted to be recognised as an artist and a designer. I can express myself by being creative and doing it through hats.

Going to different events and to the races, there is nothing better than to be able to pick out your own pieces and to have customers saying to you how much they like their hats. It’s nice to be able to do everything myself from start to finish.

I started the business from my spare bedroom. It got to the point where I thought I need to bite the bullet, it’s been growing ever since.

How long does it take from designing a hat to the finished article?

It can take anything from five to six hours or three to four days. It really depends on the hat or headpiece that I am

creating - no two pieces are the same.

Where do you find inspiration for your designs?

I take inspiration from everything that’s around me. It could be as simple as walking down the street and seeing a reflection, looking at different shapes and colours.

Is the run up to race season your busiest time of year?

It’s manic. From now leading up to September. I have my regular customer base, clients that come back to me maybe three or four times a year. I do hat parties, which I launched this year, which is a big hit. I also now stock dresses and hand dyed shoes so you can choose the whole outfit.

Can anybody wear a hat?

Anybody can look good in a hat. There’s always something that can be altered or changed. The key to wearing a hat is to wear it with confidence. As soon as you put the right piece on your posture changes. I can tell straight away when someone has the right hat on.

What is it like seeing your creations at events like the Epsom Derby?

I can’t explain the feeling. It’s the best feeling in the world. I had a lot of press coverage last year after they interviewed one of my ladies. I just remember bursting out crying. It’s the best feeling ever when someone feels really good about what they are wearing.

You’ve got another award nomination under your belt, how does that feel?

I was runner up for Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2015 Epsom and Ewell Business Awards and I was shortlisted as a finalist in the Business Women in Surrey 2016 Rising Star awards.

It’s really nice to be recognised for an award like that, even if nothing comes of it it is such a personal achievement to even be in the finals.

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SUMMER READS Pick up a page-turner Nothing beats curling up with a good book and whiling away a few hours. Whether you’re looking for the perfect beach read or just putting your feet up on the sofa, here’s 10 top picks from Peter Snell, owner of Barton’s Bookshop, Leatherhead.

1 Tastes Like Fear by Sarah Hilary

The young girl who causes the car crash disappears from the scene. A runaway who doesn’t want to be found, just to go home. To the one man who understands her and gives her shelter. Just as he does to the other lost girls who live in his house. He’s the head of her new family. He’s Harm.

Hardback £16.99, paperback out in September, Headline 2 Maestra by L S Hilton

A world that drips with wealth. A dangerous conspiracy that opens doors. A woman who knows what she wants – and exactly how to get it. Shockingly original and darkly decadent, Maestra is like nothing else you have ever read.

Hardback £12.99, Zaffre This starts out like a young adult novel but it is darker than that and with more malice, not on the page but in your mind. Told very simply through the eyes and voice of a teenage girl, this tale will leave you feeling that you have enjoyed a satisfactory ending. A week later I began to ponder and wonder. I think you will too.

Paperback £8.99 Canongate

7 The Ballroom by Anna Hope

If you haven’t read Anna’s previous novel Wake, then you need to. This, her second, is inspired by the true story of her great-great-grandfather. Set over the heatwave summer of 1911 at the end of the Edwardian era, this is a tale of unlikely love and dangerous obsession, of madness and sanity, and of who gets to decide which is which.

Hardback £12.99, Doubleday 8 The Noise of Time by Julian Barnes

In May 1937 a man in his early 30s waits by the lift of a Leningrad apartment block. He waits all through the night, expecting to be take away to the Big House. Any celebrity he has known in the previous decade is no use to him now. And few who are taken to the Big House ever return.

Hardback £14.99, Jonathan Cape Octavia Shelton thought she would have a different life. One where she travelled the world with an exotic husband and free-spirited children in tow. Safe, reliable Jonathan, packed lunches, school runs and mountains of dirty washing are the reality in which she can scarcely recognise herself. Watching her best friend’s marriage break up gets her thinking.

Paperback £6.99, Avon 10 After the Storm by Jane Lythell

4 The Last Fiesta by Andy Rumbold

In summer 1995 a group of old school friends meet up in the Basque country. Their hedonistic journey proceeds through the Picos de Europa and to Pamplona for the running of the bulls. Dark truths and dreadful revelations from the past entwine their lives in a way that will ultimately lead to disaster.

Paperback £7.99, Red Door Publishing In this pacy novel from a husband and wife writing team.

A cyclist is killed in a seemingly ordinary hit and run incident. This story develops into a full blown, worldwide thriller involving social and eco activists and the fight against Big Oil. Paperback £8.99, Lambert Nagle Media

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Ever had the feeling you are being watched?

Laura Maxwell appears to have it all – perfect career, perfect husband, perfect life. But how well do you know the people around you? All it takes is one crack to shatter the whole facade.

Paperback £7.99, HarperCollins

9 The Island Escape by Kerry Fisher

3 Things We Have in Common by Tasha Kavanagh

5 Revolution Earth by Lambert Nagle

6 Someone Out There by Catherine Hunt

Some secrets destroy you. Rob and Anna have only just met Owen and Kim. Now they’ve boarded their handsome old boat to travel to a far off island in the Caribbean. With only the four of them on board, it should be paradise: lazy afternoons spent snorkelling; long nights enjoying the silence and solitude of the sea. But 10 days is a long time to spend with strangers. Especially when one of them carries a secret.

Paperback £7.99, Head of Zeus Barton’s Bookshop, 2 Bridge Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8BZ, 01372 362988

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2. On the first day of Spring, it is said that the day and night are exactly what length?

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6. What is the name for the Roman goddess of Spring?

7. For Australians, in what month does Spring begin?

8. La Primavera, or the ‘Allegory of Spring’, is a painting by which artist?

9. Is Spring considered the first, second, third or fourth season of the year?

10. How many daffodils did Wordsworth see, when he was wandering lonely as a cloud?

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LOCAL HISTORY

PAGAN RITUALS In the second of our features on Ewell’s Roman heritage we delve into the sacrificial sites that were dotted around the village and the decline of pagan religion In the 4th century, a change took place which was to have an impact on the fortunes of Ewell’s Roman settlement.

This was the coming of Christianity, which was adopted

by Constantine I in 313 and gradually became compulsory throughout the last century of direct Roman rule. The decline of pagan religion, first among the elite and then in the population at large, must have had a crippling effect on a settlement which relied for much of its visitors on two sacred sites; the springs at the head of the Hogsmill, and the ritual shafts dug around Hatch Furlong, east of the village.

The Hatch Furlong site is a large one, and it has only been excavated piecemeal over a period of 150 years. Within a large enclosure, holes were dug into the chalk bedrock, about three feet across and between 12 and 30ft down - the deeper the better since the purpose was to make contact with the world of spirits under the earth. When the shafts were finished someone was sent down a ladder to layout gifts for the spirits, and perhaps to return with messages from them.

The deposit was then sealed with a layer of soil and the same shaft could be used again.

Other ritual shafts may have existed nearer the village. A pit on the King William IV may have been dug as a place for offerings, rather than rubbish; the fill showed layers of organic material, and there were joints of beef, jewellery, and coins. Four complete pots were found nearby and two complete dogs had been buried here, as well as horses’ heads.

In one shaft at Hatch Furlong, the successive gifts were beef, Samian pottery, a selection of fruit, apple pips and cherry stones were found, a cockerel and a hare; last of all an old dog was sacrificed. Another shaft contained a lead-glazed cup from Staines. A third held offerings which have left no trace (probably wine and oil) and also ended with the killing of a dog. Other shafts received a bronze ring, brooches, square glass jars and iron objects which may be related to the priestly regalia found on other Surrey sites. A number of

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fossil sea urchins were also found here, as they have been on other temple sites. There was something special about fossils, especially these symmetrical, loaf-shaped ones. Perhaps people thought they were the handiwork of the dwellers under the earth; certainly they were thought worth keeping in sacred places.

Metal detecting sweeps across the area has recovered hundreds of Roman coins. There was a small building in the area, with an oven, possibly for cooking meals which could be eaten in a kind of communion with the underworld spirits. One of the shafts turned out to be ringed with a flint rubble wall, to keep children or livestock from falling in, and this suggests they were left open for a while and were not back filled immediately after excavation. It is possible that a new shaft was dug every year, and that the excavation was undertaken at some particular ceremony, perhaps a festival day when people met to honour the gods and trade at a fair.

When the annual rite was suppressed, then the fair would be banned as well. Besides this, a Christian prohibition on ritual offerings would have put local craftsmen out of business. Finds from the lake included several poorly made brooches, which seem to have been produced locally for no other reason than to be bought by visitors and thrown in the spring. Some of these brooches had been broken before being thrown in; this was a kind of metaphorical sacrifice, but it was also a very practical thing to do, for if your gift was broken then no one would remove it and steal your wish with it. The pottery and food bought to be offered up at the shafts were the real thing, not simulacra made for pilgrims, but it is noteworthy that some of the Samian pieces there were worn with use and had been repaired with lead rivets.

This looks very much as if the gods were being fobbed off with old pots, which were after all as much use to them as expensive new ones. Or perhaps we are being unjust, and the intention was to offer up a treasured family heirloom.

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Our interpretation of religion in Roman Ewell is fraught with difficulties. Clearly the life of the village did revolve to a large extent around cults and ceremonies: digging 25ft deep shafts in chalk with antler picks and mattocks is not something people undertake lightly. On the other hand, it can be too tempting to give an exotic pagan meaning to ordinary routines or accidental events.

Some of the Samian vessels at Hatch Furlong have designs with animals like dogs, hares, and stags. Certainly these creatures were associated with the gods, but on the other hand most decorated Samian carried scenes of hunting, and it would be hard to pick out a vessel which did not have some potentially symbolic livestock on it.

Archaeology tells us what people did, but not always what they meant. The dogs which are found in so many Ewell pits may be there as uncanny creatures, linked with the underworld and the companions of many gods; their links with healing, hunting and death could carry profound meanings. On the other hand, the village was clearly full of stray dogs on which no-one set a high value, which made them suitable for sacrifice. It is all a matter of interpretation.

The importance of ritual and religion is most clear in the burial of the dead. Unlike contemporary towns, where burial in the vicinity of the living was forbidden, Ewell had no public cemetery. Instead each farm or cluster of houses had a private grave plot on the outskirts of its land, presumably in a pasture field where the dead would not be disturbed. They were buried beside a road so that passers-by could read their epitaphs and remember something of them.

Originally funerals took the form of cremation; a funeral pyre was built and when it had burnt down, the bones of the deceased were picked out by relatives and gathered in a box or jar. This was then buried with some token pleasure of the dead person beside it.

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At a grave near Bourne Hall, a wine flagon was placed in the grave next to the burial. Wine was often poured on the ashes at a cremation; it put out the re, so that relatives could remove the remains for burial, and it was a red symbol of life. Several flagons have been dug up intact by collectors, and these are probably grave goods rather than household waste. Face pots, decorated with little pottery eyes and a mouth, were sometimes used as urns. A well-off family at the Kiln Lane site placed the ashes of one dead relative in an elegant glass bowl, fitted inside a pottery jar, and another was interred in an amphora with its top chipped off. The things which were buried with the dead were often broken, sometimes to stop grave robbery and sometimes as an emblem of death.

By the 250s, when hopes of a life beyond the grave were becoming more important, cremation went out of favour.

The dead were buried in the ground, with or without a coffin. At Bourne Hall the old cemetery field continued in use for the new ritual, at least two cremations and six burials having taken place there. Other Roman burials took place near Nescot College, by the footpath from the Roman settlement to the farm at the Looe, and at Heathcote Road, Epsom, where a second-century miniature urn was found.

From the fourth century onwards, Christianity became the official religion and the rites of pagan burial came to an end. By the year 400, people in Ewell would have paid lip service, at least, to the new religion but they had other, more pressing things to think about. The bonds that held the Empire together were breaking and soon Ewell, like the rest of Britain, would look back on the Roman period as a distant memory.

Words and pictures courtesy of David Brooks and Jeremy Harte of Bourne Hall Museum

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CALLING TIME Discover the history of Epsom and Ewell’s watering holes on a guided walk A new series of guided walks will tour the streets of Epsom and Ewell to reveal the history of the taverns, inns and pubs that play a unique role in our community.

Led by Richard Holmes, author of Pubs, Inns and Taverns of Epsom, Ewell and Cheam, and David Brooks, of Bourne Hall Museum, the walks will visit the site of pubs that called time long ago as well as stopping off at those still pulling pints today.

With figures showing that as many as 27 pubs are closing each week, the walks will provide a fascinating insight into the history of the pubs and their social value to communities.

Call 020 8394 1734 or email dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk to book.

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Walks are limited to 20 people and places need to be booked in advance. They will take place on April 12, 14 and 19 at 2pm and 7.30pm. An extra evening walk has been added on April 20 to meet demand.

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THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC Motown, pop or bluesy ballads, which takes your fancy? St Raphael’s open-air concerts are back this summer and promise something for all musical tastes

It’s one of the highlights of the fundraising calendar, a night of musical entertainment set against the backdrop of the historic Nonsuch Mansion.

And after the success of last year’s summer programme, which raised in excess of £40,000 for St Raphael’s Hospice, a second concert date has been added.

Music in the Manor will get fans dancing to the tunes of tribute acts Ultimate Elton and Platinum Abba. The openair concert on June 18 will be in the beautiful grounds of Carew Manor, Wallington.

Concert goers can bring their own picnics to enjoy in the park while listening to the live music.

Then the annual Music in the Park concert takes centre stage on July 7 starring the Mosound Sisters and duo Frank & Buble.

Tickets for both events are £20, £10 for children, with all proceeds going to St Raphael’s Hospice.

Since 1987, St Raphael’s has offered palliative care to those

facing life-threatening illness in the boroughs of Sutton and Merton.

As well as a 14-bed unit within the hospice, St Raphael’s also employs a team of dedicated nurses who care for patients who want to remain with their families in their own homes.

It costs nearly £80,000 a week to run the hospice. More than 80% of St Raphael’s income is spent on direct patient care, and apart from a grant of about 25% of the running costs the remaining funds are raised from donations and fundraising activities.

Book your tickets online at www.straphaels.org.uk or call 020 8254 2467.

Sunflower Walk Strap on your trainers or walking boots and take on a five-mile family walk in aid of St Raphael’s this May. The Sunflower Memories Walk is part of the hospice’s Sunflower Appeal, which has raised nearly £240,000 since its inception seven years ago.

The appeal allows supporters and members of the community to dedicate a sunflower in memory of a family member or loved one, which is planted in St Raphael’s sunflower garden for the month of May. A memorial service will be held after the walk on May 7.

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Sunflower Memories Walk and Service A 5mile walk starting and finishing at St Raphael’s Hospice followed by the Sunflower Memorial Service Walk starts at 11.30am with Service at 2.30pm Registration £15.00 adults £10.00 for children aged 5-16 Under 5’s go free The service is free to attend For more information on all our events please contact Louisa on 020 8254 2467 or visit

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ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD The roof of your home can often be overlooked but now is a good time to carry out any general maintenance, says Ben Howell Once we close our front door we can escape the elements.

But the roof of your property has to withstand the everchanging weather conditions on a daily basis.

Maintaining your roof can prevent minor issues like slipped or cracked tiles from turning into larger, more costly repairs.

Ben Howell, of Howell Roofing Services, says spring is the perfect time to look at your roof and carry out jobs from cleaning and repairing gutters to removing moss and replacing missing tiles.

He recommends that moss should be removed using specialist hand tools to prevent unnecessary damage to tiles or leading. At the same time the condition of cement and chimney stacks can be checked by a roofing specialist.

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BRUSH STROKES 250 plus paintings on display at art group’s summer exhibition See the results of a winter’s work both inside and outside the studio at Tadworth Art Group’s forthcoming exhibition.

The group’s summer exhibition will feature more than 250 works ranging from landscapes and still lifes to abstracts.

Pastels, watercolours and oil paintings will be on display for visitors to view or take home as a unique piece of art.

Founded in 1970 by Barry Watkin, the group has always limited its numbers to about 35 artists from the area, selected for their commitment and ability, believing that small numbers enable it to sustain its reputation for quality.

It holds two free exhibitions a year, this summer’s opens on May 13 from 6.30pm to 10pm.

Summer exhibition: Tadworth Art Group, Peter Aubertin Hall, Elmore Road, Chipstead, CR5 3SG, May 13-15

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RUNAWAY WITH THE CORRS Chart-topping band to perform at Epsom’s historic racecourse The four-piece band, who have sold more than 30million albums worldwide, will be the first act to perform at the An Evening at the Races on June 30.

Known for hits including Runaway and Breathless, the band took a 10-year break to spend time with their families while Sharon and Andrea also pursued solo careers.

They returned last year with their new album White Light going straight into the UK charts at number 11.

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After a 10-year break, Irish folk pop band The Corrs are back on tour and will be opening Epsom Downs racecourse’s summer of live music.

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SAVE THE DATE Keep your calendar free to enjoy these events Taming of the Shrew, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, April 20-23, www.ashteadplayers. co.uk, 07709 650570

Travel back in time to the Stone Age to discover what life was like for our ancestors.

Could you hunt, skin and cook your own food and would you be able to light a fire without a match? Have you got the skills to make all your own tools from flint and build your own shelter?

Learn how early men and women developed these skills and more as they evolved from hunter-gatherers to builders of amazing stone circles such as Stonehenge.

Brit Award nominee Beth Rowley has a voice filled with soul, blues and gospel power.

Having performed alongside, among others, Jools Holland, Burt Bacharach and Angelo Badalementi, as well as appearing on the same bill as Jamie Cullum and Adele, she only gives a handful of shows a year.

Catch her at Ashtead Jazz Club on May 20 for a unique concert.

Beth Rowley, Ashtead Jazz Club, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, £16, 0203 723 5893 www.ashteadjazzclub.com, tickets@ashteadjazzclub.com

The piano used by composer Ralph Vaughan Williams for most of his working life is part of a new display at his childhood home.

The piano, a Broadwood upright, is the instrument Williams used to write compositions including The Lark Ascending, his piano concerto, Symphonies 4-9, and film music for Scott of the Antarctic.

The exhibition is open until October.

Secrets of the Stone Age, Bourne Hall Museum, Spring Street, Ewell, April 9, 1pm-2.30pm, £5, 020 8394 5794

Our Town Pen a poem celebrating what makes Epsom great in arts festival competition

Our Town is the theme of the poetry competition, which is open to children aged six to 18 who live or attend school in the borough.

Shortlisted poets across four age categories will be invited to perform their poem at a Celebration of Young Poets event at Bourne Hall, Ewell, on June 25, part of the three-day MGSO4 Festival.

They will perform alongside competition judge, poet Audrey Ardern-Jones, and the musicians collectively known as The Poetry and Music Ensemble.

Deadline for entries is May 12. For more details visit www.mgso4festival.org

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Shakespeare’s bawdy comedy The Taming of the Shrew is brought to life by the Ashtead Players.

2016 marks the 400-year anniversary of the Bard’s death and his most outrageous of comedies is a romantic romp through slapstick and wordplay.

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