Out & About, North Surrey, March - April 2022

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BANSTEAD MAY

Fayre

HERALD OF

Returns this Spring

Spring at Bourne Hall

Boom Boom CLUB IN SUTTON

Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

Plus: Easter Events • Maggie’s at the Royal Marsden • The Horton Polesden Lacey Gardener’s Notes • Epsom News • Boom Boom Club Banstead May Fayre • Chessington Garden Centre • Local Schools Read the magazine online today! www.issuu.com/outaboutmagazine

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INSIDE

Features

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12 Easter Events

Regulars

Happening in Surrey near you

4 Letter from the Editor

13 Banstead May Fayre

9 Gardening Notes From Polesden Lacey’s Gardens and Outdoors Manager

10 Coffee Break

Returns after a two year absence on 30th April

18 What’s on in Epsom The Easter bunny is visiting Epsom this April, be sure not to miss it!

Pick up a copy of their new Going Out guide too!

28 Local Schools

21 Surrey Cycle Challenge

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Take part in the annual Surrey Cycle Challenge to raise money for Maggie’s at the Royal Marsden

COVER IMAGE

22 Boom Boom Club, Sutton

Celebrates 20 years of music

23 Surrey Heritage Awards

The Horton is shortlisted

24 Herald of Spring

Spring returns to Bourne Hall and this year they are going green(er) Please note, any events included are going ahead at the time of print and may change.

Polesden Lacey

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EDITOR'S LETTER

Welcome

Grab your bike and take part in the annual Surrey Cycle Challenge to raise money for Maggie’s at the Royal Marsden on the 18th of September. P21

“The spring is sprung the grass is riz” as the old rhyme goes.

The hens are out scratching for food, and we are all preparing for Easter and all the fun it brings.

Love live music? The Boom Boom Club in Sutton celebrates their 20th Anniversary with rock, blues, roots, and tribute bands. P22

The extra warmth from the sun in March and April accelerates emerging plants and blossom in the garden. We have some top tips from the head gardener at Polesden Lacey. P9

The Horton in Epsom is shortlisted for the Surrey Heritage awards 2022. Read more about this historical building. P23 Spring returns to Bourne Hall this March and this time they are going green(er). Why not enter their scarecrow or grow your own garden tray competitions and be in with the chance to win some generous vouchers! P24

If you are looking for things to do this Easter, Surrey has so much to offer for the whole family. P12 Banstead May Fayre returns on 30th of April after a two year absence. A lovely community event not to be missed. P13

Amanda

The Easter Bunny will be making a rare visit to Epsom this year on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th April. There will be Easter entertainers for younger family members too, make sure you don’t miss any of the Easter fun! P18-19

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OVENGLEAMERS

OVENGLEAMERS TOP TIPS FOR LOVING YOUR COOKER 1. I nvest in a non-stick oven liner. They help to catch all those annoying drips that stick to the bottom of your cooker, which later can become a burnt-on mess. Easy to wash or pop in the dishwasher.

2. D o not use harsh chemicals. Instead, try a safer

homemade option using items found around your household. For an all-purpose cleaner and deodorizer, mix together 4 tablespoons baking soda with 1 litre warm water.

3. G et the wiping habit! Wipe away any spillages

immediately with a damp cloth. Don’t give the mess a chance to stay. I know this sounds easy and as hard as you try it is a chore, the oven can still be hot and some of the stuff just doesn’t want to come off but stick with it. Get a microfibre cloth and use it wet with washing-up solution.

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spitting all over your lovely clean oven. To do this just put a lid on your roast tin or cover with foil or try a roasting bag. This way the inside of your oven and your grill (if its inside your oven) won’t become completely coated in grease when you are cooking. This grease, if left in the oven, becomes burnt on carbon in the long term and is very difficult to get off.

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Celebrate the treasures of spring

at Polesden Lacey We're unlocking Polesden Lacey's treasures this spring with a brand new exhibition in the house, guided ranger-led tours, Easter wreath making workshops and our Easter adventures in nature trail.

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Gardener’s NOTES

Alex Wigley, Polesden Lacey’s Gardens and Outdoors Manager, writes The extra warmth from the sun in March and April accelerates emerging plants and blossom in the garden, and if you have a glasshouse, temperatures can hit high twenties Celsius driving on germination of seedlings. Without a glasshouse, you can still bring on seedlings with a propagator on your windowsill, which is a great way of growing some early herbs or starting off veg and flowers.

Annuals and perennials started off under cover can get a head start with many needing 18-20°C to germinate. Once large enough to handle they can be transplanted into larger pots or module trays and grown on frost-free until ready to plant out in early summer, giving a really cost-effective way of filling your borders.

March and April are also the ideal time for sowing vegetables under cover such as tomatoes, chillies,

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squashes, and peppers, or outside you can direct sow broad beans, carrots and parsnips, and onion sets.

Any over wintered seed heads of grasses and perennials need cutting back, and coloured stems of dogwoods should be cut to near the ground to encourage fresh new growth.

Mulching with well-rotted organic matter will help suppress weed germination as the temperatures rise, and conserve water through the summer, and a granular organic feed will give the fruit a boost as it comes into growth.

In the formal gardens at Polesden Lacey, our fruit cage and vegetable garden use the ‘No Dig’ method where instead of annual digging, layers of mulch are applied year on year which helps develop a better soil structure and encourages soil micro-organisms.

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COFFEE BREAK

COFFEE BREAK

Quiz 1. Which two cities provide the setting for Charles Dickens’s ‘A Tale of Two Cities’?

2. What are the names of the three ‘Darling’ children in J.M. Barrie’s ‘Peter Pan’?

3. Which book of the New Testament comes after the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John?

4. In which century was the Florentine painter known as Sandro Botticelli born?

5. Which cartoon animal is owned

by Jon Arbuckle?

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1 Quicker (6) 4 Second sign of the zodiac (6) 8 Young eel (5) 9 Large tent (7) 10 Nuts from a horse chestnut tree (7) 11 Helped (5) 12 Polar region (9) 17 Fire-raising (5) 19 Long pillow (7) 21 Long-necked animal (7) 22 Satirical imitation (5) 23 Small wave (6) 24 Dried plums (6)

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1 European language (6) 2 African grassland (7) 3 Eagle’s nest (5) 5 Side by side (7) 6 Circular (5) 7 Not tottering or wobbling (6) 9 Wretched (9) 13 Melodious (7) 14 Felled (3,4) 15 Animal at home in a sett (6) 16 Moves aimlessly (6) 18 Thick sweet sticky liquid (5) 20 Defeated contestant (5)

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7. Who wrote the 1936 novel ‘Gone with the Wind’, on which the 1939 film of the same name was based?

8. Which Shakespearean play features the characters of Goneril, Regan and Cordelia?

9. What is the first name of Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter books?

10. A Banksy painting of ‘Girl with Balloon’ self-shredded after selling at action in October.

Where did this take place?

See page 25 for answers!

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6. In ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ by Douglas Adams, which character chose his name because “when he first arrived fifteen years ago, the minimal research he had done had suggested to him…” that it would be “… nicely inconspicuous”?

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EASTER

Easter

EVENTS IN SURREY

Looking for things to do this Easter?

Surrey has so much to offer, here are a few ideas!

GATTON PARK Easter Egg Hunt

RHS WISLEY Giant Egg Hunt

HAMPTON COURT Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt

17th April 10.30am - 4.00pm Head outdoors for a springtime stroll and join the hunt over the Easter weekend. Easter trails, topical activities and refreshments will be available to purchase.

1st - 19th April 10am - 5pm Discover the enormous painted eggs hidden around the garden for families and all ages to discover.

Join in planting or craft workshops in the Clore Learning Centre for daily Easter activities.

2nd - 18th April 10am - 6pm Find the Lindt Gold Bunny and discover the stories of fascinating people who visited, lived and worked at Hampton Court Palace.

Use the trail map to explore the palace gardens and find the Lindt Gold Bunny statues that are hiding there. Match up the name of the important palace character on the trail to the red ribbon on the bunny statue at each location.

BOCKETTS FARM Springtime Fun 2nd - 18th April The farm will have hundreds of gorgeous baby lambs due this Easter. Complete the Spring Trail with chocolate treats and meet chicks and bunnies in Small Animal Encounters sessions during the day. Explore acres of outdoor play and hop on board the tractor and trailer ride.

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POLESDEN LACEY Easter Adventures in Nature 2nd - 18th April 10am - 4pm Enjoy an Easter adventure in nature at Polesden Lacey. Discover their family-friendly trail with fun activities for you to do along the way. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate egg at the end.

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BANSTEAD MAY FAIR

BANSTEAD

May Fayre Returns on 30th April 2022, Banstead Village

The Banstead May Fayre is being held on the 30th April 2022, after an absence of 2 years. Watch as Miss Sonia Patel (aged 7) will be crowned as May Queen!

There will be commercial and May Fayre stalls in the Orchard of All Saints Church, Banstead, together with a fun ‘Kidzone’ in the Institute Building, which will open from 9am and close at 4pm.

With fun for the whole family, you can enjoy lunch or a snack at one of the food vendor stands and the children can have a go on the fairground rides as well.

crowning, the displays will start and will run until about 4pm and will include maypole dancing and country dancing.

The whole event will have a WW1, WW2, and poppy theme to it, including all of the music.

The organisers ask that everyone attending tries to wear the colour red, or a poppy, or any medals that they or their relatives have been awarded in the past. Period costume would also be fun as well, and very eye-catching!

The Parade already has around 55 groups taking part, including three marching bands, and historic vehicles. The parade will start at 11.30am and end at All Saints Church, at about 12 noon.

By far the biggest attractions will be the Royal British Legion Jump for Heroes Team that will parachute into the Fayre , landing in the Cricket Ground. They will also have the 4th Battalion, The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment in the parade.

The Mayor will attend to give a speech and the May Queen will then be crowned. Following the

All profits from the Day will be donated to Banstead Royal British Legion. A day not to be missed!

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A NEW GUIDE FOR EPSOM! There’s a brand new, quarterly Going Out in Epsom guide available now – a day by day listing of what’s on: walks, quizzes, music events, theatre and family activities all in one handy, pocket sized guide.

GOING OUT MARCH 2022

MARTY WILDE

Date: Thursday 3rd March Venue: Playhouse Theatre

GOING OUT

A month by mont h guide to the latest shows, performances, clubs and more happening this Spring.

MARCH EPSOM CHESS CLUB

Date: Monday 1st/8th/ 15th/22nd/ 29th March Venue: The Haywain One of Surrey’s fastestevolving clubs, they welcome all players, regardle ss of ability and meet every week.

They would love you to from 7.30pm onwards come along and you will improve in no time!

Event Link: www.ep somchessclub.com

THE GREATEST MAGICI

AN Date: Wednesday 2nd March Venue: Playhouse Theatre A dazzling, funny new show from the magician who jammed BBC switchboards for correctly predicti ng the lottery. An astonish ing, enigmatic, 5* rated show will leave you dizzy in disbelief.

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FARMERS MARKE

T Date: Sunday 6th March Venue: Epsom Marketp lace In Surrey there are plenty of outstanding cottage industries, each bringing their diverse and wide range of goods to each and every market.

A lovely browse in lovely surroundings.

Event Link: www.su rreymarkets.co.uk

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QUIZ NIGHT’S

Date: Wednesday 2nd /9th / 16th/23rd/30th March Venue: Quiz! It’s probably the best pub quiz anyone has ever experienced so make sure you’re there.

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KARAOKE NIGHT

Date: Thursday 3rd / 10th/17th/ 24th/ 31st March Venue: The Faraday , Epsom Every Thursday night, it’ inner star to emerge s time for your !

Event Link: www.pubswithm ore.co.uk/ thefaradayepsom

WALK FOR HEALT

A chance to see one of ’n’ Roll pioneers still the few Rock performing. With his many hits, Marty and his band the Wildcats take you through some of the most exciting musical times.

Event Link: www.epsomplayhouse.c o.uk

Date: Monday 7th March Venue: Playhouse Theatre An evening of great jazz, relax and enjoy some come along, wonderful sounds.

Event Link: www.epsomplayhouse.c o.uk

SUNDAY CHILL QUIZ NIGHT

Date: Sunday 6th/13th /20th/27th March Venue: The Faraday , Epsom Regular Sunday Quiz Nights with a chance to win super fun prizes! Kicking off from 7pm.

Event Link: www.pu bswithmore.co.u k/ thefaradayepsom /events

EPSOM PLAYERS PRESENT SHREK THE MUSICA L

Date: Tues 8th Sat 12th March Venue: Playhouse Theatre Based on the Oscar-w inning

The Musical brings the fairytale to life in this all-singing, all-dancing, visually-spectacular musical comedy.

Event Link: www.epsomplayhouse.c o.uk

H Date: Wednesday 9th March Venue: Christchurch, Epsom A walk of about 3-5 miles mostly offroad. A new walk each month. Meet in the church car park at 10.30am sharp.

They walk in any weather, except a hurricane! Back about 12.45.

Event Link: www.christchurchepsom .org.uk HERALD OF SPRING

Date: Saturday 12th March Venue: Bourne Hall

Herald of Spring, a popular annual community event since returns as a celebrat the 1970s, ion of local This year’s extrava ganza is all about sustainability, as well as all the things we can do to reduce waste and protect the environment.

Event Link: www.epsom-ewell.gov.u k/news/ herald-spring-re turns-bourne-ha lland-time-we’re-going-g reener

EPSOM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Date: Sunday 13th March Venue: Playhouse Theatre Under the directio n of Darrell Davison , an afternoon of Romanc e! Opening with the Overture from Igor, Christos Fountos Borodin’s Prince will Rachmaninov’s Concert wow with o no. 3. Closing with Tchaikovsky’ s 5th symphony.

Event Link: www.epsomplayhouse.c o.uk

VOICE OF THE HEART – CARPENTERS

Date: Thursday 17th March Venue: Playhouse Theatre This stunning show celebrates the music of The Carpent ers, and the evening is guarant eed to lead everyon e through a magical memory.

Event Link: www.epsomplayhouse.c o.uk

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WORLD AS A CANVAS Artists’ work on display A collection of original paintings and works will go on display at Bourne Hall this October. Featuring contemporary and classical works, painted in oils, watercolours and acrylics, the exhibition will showcase the creative talents of members of Epsom and Ewell Art Group.

The autumn exhibition is one of the highlights of the group’s annual calendar ofcall events and year will include works by Please to this find out what Richard Seymour, Edna Kyriakides and Barbara Stevens. your carto needs Theregas will also be a chance see artist Dominika Klimczak’s fantasy and science fiction art works. Dominika was Prices valid with honoured in 2012only by the British National Science Fiction Society for excellence in her fantasy art work Bazuka. this advert The exhibition runs from October 20 to 31 at Bourne Hall, Ewell, between 9.30am and 5pm. Admission is free so pop along and be inspired.

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MAGGIE’S CYCLE CHALLENGE

Surrey Cycle CHALLENGE 2022

Take part in the annual Surrey Cycle Challenge to raise money for Maggie’s at the Royal Marsden on the 18th September.

Grab your bike and take on this amazing cycle challenge around the Surrey hills and raise money to help support people with cancer in Sutton and surrounding areas.

This event will start and finish at Box Hill School with a 50 and 100 mile route available.

Both routes will include a refreshment break at the beautiful Royal Marsden centre in Sutton.

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BOOM BOOM CLUB

20th Anniversary OF BOOM BOOM CLUB SUTTON UTD FC

The Boom Boom Club at Sutton United FC is a 300 capacity music venue specialising in rock, blues, roots and tribute bands.

The club recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, during which time it has promoted internationally renowned artists such as Walter Trout, Kiki Dee, Joe Bonamassa, The Zombies, The Yardbirds, and Michael Schenker.

Award winning promoter Pete Feenstra attributes the club’s longevity to: “Consistent quality music, great beer and good value on your doorstep.”

FEATURE SHOWS INCLUDE:

Fri 1st April - Absolute Bowie, Friday 8th April - Virgil & The Accelerators, one of the UK’s most exciting young rock/ blues bands.

MAY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

There’s an annual Good Friday appearance from The Rollin Stoned, who were actually reviewed at the Boom Boom Club

by The Times.

Rock legend Del Bromham’s Stray feature is on 22nd April and Bootleg Boss play Springsteen on 29th April.

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THE HORTON

Surrey HERITAGE AWARDS The HORTON Epsom shortlisted for the Surrey Heritage Awards 2022

Surrey Historic Buildings Trust has announced The Horton Arts Centre as one of the six projects shortlisted for this year’s Surrey Heritage Awards.

The awards recognise the design, work and vision behind saving and renovating the grade II listed Horton Chapel, transforming the venue into a not-for-profit venue for arts and culture – The Horton.

A judging panel led by Dr Seán O’Reilly, Director of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation, will be visiting The Horton to assess the project’s achievements alongside other shortlisted projects.

The winners will be revealed at a ceremony to be held at Brooklands Museum in Weybridge on 30th March.

The HORTON Epsom A magnificent new destination for arts, heritage and events, created within an iconic and historically significant Grade II-listed chapel space. The Horton is an extraordinary arts and heritage destination with a vision to use creativity and social activities to enrich the community.

From the fanfare of its opening in 1901 to final closure in 1997, the former Horton Chapel’s role was to provide solace for people experiencing mental distress, as a place of worship, and from 1961 also as a music therapy centre.

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dereliction (and from developers) and brought back to life as a valuable social and cultural asset for the whole community. Renovation work began on-site in 2018, funded primarily by a National Lottery Heritage Fund enterprise grant and ‘section 106’ funds contributed by developers of Epsom’s former psychiatric hospital sites.

The sympathetic architectural conversion of The Horton enhances the stunning historic features of the building whilst delivering excellent contemporary facilities and welcoming spaces for performances, events, receptions, conferences, workshops or simply a coffee with friends.

The Horton will fully open in spring 2022.

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Spring returns to Bourne Hall and this time they’re going green(er)!

Herald of Spring, a popular annual community event since the 1970s, returns this year as a celebration of local horticulture and spring flowers.

of years for everyone, we are delighted to be able to welcome everyone back to Herald of Spring and help bring a little joy and colour into people’s lives again.

This year’s extravaganza is all about sustainability, reusing, replanting and recycling - as well as all the little things we can do to cut down on waste and protect the environment.

“We’ve called on some help from our recycling friends from Wimbledon and we’ll be getting some tips from the Wombles, so keep an eye out for these shy creatures.

Alex Coley, Chair of the Community and Wellbeing Committee, said “After what has been an incredibly difficult couple

“Shake off the winter chill and come and explore the beautiful indoor and environmentally friendly floral displays from

Ashtead Park Garden Centre. And maybe gather some inspiration for your own garden at home!”

Returning for 2022 is the Gift Fair, organised by What’s On In My Town Group, with a range of locally-made and hand-crafted items – perfect for that upcoming Mother’s Day present!

Children will be able to enjoy a wide range of free activities and entertainment.

Herald of Spring, Bourne Hall, Saturday 12 March

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HERALD OF SPRING

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COMPETITION TIME! 1. Scarecrow Competition

2. M ake Your Own Garden Tray Competition

The scarecrow competition is back with a twist. Local primary schools and youth groups are invited to submit their best creative work “making good use” of pre-loved and recycled materials in a Womble-themed pageant.

Could you be the next Capability Brown? Have fun making your own picturesque garden in a tray! This competition is open to all children including school gardening clubs.

· 1st place £100 vouchers · 2nd place £50 vouchers

A £10 voucher will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

Competition details:

For more information about competitions, please contact Bourne Hall Museum on dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk or phone 020 8394 1734

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Small class sizes ensure that every pupil is known as an individual and supported to ensure that they make the most of their talents. Alongside excellent academic teaching the girls have opportunities to develop their artistic, musical, dramatic and sporting talents. There are specialist teachers for almost all

subjects to ensure that the girls receive the very best education. The girls regularly compete in a range of musical and sporting events both locally and nationally and the school offers a wide range of extra-curricular clubs. Outside speakers and educational visits are an integral part of the school’s curriculum. Pastoral care is of the highest calibre with staff taking a keen interest in the personal development of all pupils. Courtesy, good manners and kindness are expected as the norm and by the end of year six, our girls leave us as independent, confident, curious, creative individuals fully prepared for the next step in their education having made lasting memories and friendships. Please do contact us to arrange a meeting with our newly appointed Headteacher and to see what makes Seaton House such a special place.

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