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Contents

24 INSIDE

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Features 7 Hobbledown

Regulars 4 Letter from the Editor

After months closed, Hobbledown is now open!

6 Recipe

10 Gardener’s Notes

Delicious summer strawberries and scones

What to do in the garden in May and June

9 Surrey Lawns & Gardens

11 National Trust

Preparing your garden for summer

Exploring Polesden Lacey

12 Nonsuch Town and Country Show

32 Local Schools

Nonsuch Park, 30-31 May

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14 Go Epsom Show us their new station posters and their plans for Epsom in Bloom

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18 Chessington Garden Centre Sedum restaurant and farm shop

21 Trinity Homecare Important topics surrounding care

22 Wheelfreedom Mobility specialists launch striking new showroom in Chessington

24 The Gin Kitchen Surrey’s award-winning gin distillery

Polesden Lacey

26 Home Instead Careers in care

National Trust / Chris Lacey

28 Surrey Artists Open Studios

S urrey artists will be welcoming you into their personal studios

Please note, any events included are going ahead at the time of print and may change.

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EDITOR'S LETTER

Welcome

Welcome to another edition of out&about magazine.

Chessington Garden Centre shares information about their new Sedum restaurant and farm shop.

Definitely worth a visit! P18

With life slowly getting back to normal and warmth in the air, we are all very much looking forward to the months ahead.

Wheelfreedom, the mobility experts, have launched their industry leading showroom in Barwell Business Park, Chessington. P22

Nothing says summer more than fresh, ripe strawberries and scones. You can enjoy just that with our recipe! P6 With a few new social distancing and Covid safety measures, there are still lots of amazing activities to explore and plenty of new additions at Hobbledown since it re-opened. P7 Alex Wigley, Polesden Lacey’s Gardens and Outdoors Manager brings us his top tips for your garden this May and June. P10 If you are looking for a beautiful place to head outdoors, Polesden Lacey is a real hidden gem, set in the Surrey Hills area of natural beauty. P11 Enjoy many new and exciting attractions this year at the Nonsuch Town and Country Show. P12 Go Epsom tell us all about their unique and exclusive artworks going on show this spring and how the town is preparing for Epsom in Bloom. P14

The Gin Kitchen is a fabulous local distillery definitely worth visiting. With a gin and cocktail bar to enjoy, you can also indulge in a range of Gin Kitchen experiences. P24 If you love art, you can enjoy the opportunity to meet local artists in their personal studios this June during the Surrey Artists Open Studios event. P28 I hope you all enjoy the next couple of months in the sun and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

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SEASONAL RECIPE

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Strawberries

Who can resist ripe red strawberries warmed by the sun?

Or an afternoon tea indulgent with thick clotted cream?

RECIPE FOR SCONES These always taste the best still warm from the oven and, as they are so quick to make, can be a welcome treat anytime of the year with your favourite strawberry jam and cream!

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3. Pour in the milk and combine the mixture gently with a fork, bringing it together as a dough.

4. Turn out onto a floured surface and push together lightly.

5. Roll out to 3cm thick and using round cutters cut individual scones without twisting the cutter.

6. Place on a baking sheet, re-rolling the trimmings for extra scones.

7. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes, cool on a wire rack, enjoy!

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HOBBLEDOWN

Hobbledown’s GRAND REOPENING After months closed, Hobbledown is now open!

With a few new social distancing and Covid safety measures, there are still lots of amazing activities to explore and plenty of new additions for 2021. Here are a few things to know about Hobbledown during their grand 2021 reopening.

What social distancing and covid safety measures are in place and what rules must visitors follow?

Rule of 6 and 2 households apply and visitors must also pre-book online. Visits must only be 4 hours, social distancing will be maintained, and face coverings must be worn in animal walkthroughs, shops, toilets and food collection points. All food, drink and high ropes will be ordered and paid for online. Popular activities – high ropes, jumping pillows and water pillows are to be booked (free) online on the day. Your whole experience will be cashless throughout and multiple hand sanitising stations will be provided. As well as a reduced capacity, customers will also get social distancing and hand washing reminder wristbands and signs to remind them throughout. Capacity counts conducted on popular equipment and enhanced

touch point cleaning. Finally, health declarations for all customers and the Hobbledown team.

What new additions do you have for 2021?

Our Topperpot’s Thinkery is planned to open on May 17th, which is a theatre that will be used for shows, animal experiences and school/education trio. Also, a new aviary to house our Birds of Prey which will be open in the summer.

Do you have any other useful information for the reopening?

Be sure to arrive on time and register with the ‘app’ before you come to save time when you want to order food/drink or book slots for popular activities, including the indoor play barn which will be open from May 17th.

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Gardener’s NOTES

Alex Wigley, Polesden Lacey’s Gardens and Outdoors Manager, writes As we move into May the garden is full of lush new growth driven on by the warm days and showers of last month; but be cautious of cold nights and frosts which can nip new shoots and blossom. If cold weather is forecast, cover half hardy annuals and bedding with some fleece to protect them.

Lush new growth on herbaceous perennials should be staked with plant supports; we use silver birch which can be woven into wigwams or cradles. Or you can give some a ‘Chelsea chop’, cutting back hard to make plants bushier and delay flowering. Applying a thick mulch will help suppress weed germination and help retain moisture in the summer.

As the threat of frosts clear it is the ideal time to direct sow half hardy annuals such as sunflowers, Zinnia, poppies, Cosmos, cornflowers, marigolds and Nigella into their flowering positions in borders.

All of these are great for cutting for the vase. At Polesden Lacey the Cut Flower Garden mixes half hardy annuals with herbaceous perennial plants, shrubs, bulbs and tubers to flower right through to late autumn and into winter with dried flowers and seed heads.

Dahlias and cannas can be planted out to give a tropical feel, and the dark purple foliage of annuals such as Ricinus (or castor oil plant) and amaranthus add to the effect.

Now is also the time to direct sow outdoors summer crops such as climbing beans, peas and mange tout, summer squashes and pumpkins, or plant out tomato plants started indoors. Add some colour to the plate with striped, green, yellow, purple tomatoes from pea sized ‘millefleur’ through plum shaped, pear shaped, long pointed and giant beefsteak tomatoes that grow to the size of two hands.

The gardens at the National Trust’s Polesden Lacey, nestled in the Surrey Hills near Dorking, offer something for every season; from the vibrant walled Rose Garden in summer to the fragrant Winter Garden in the colder months.

Once the country retreat of Edwardian socialite Dame Margaret Greville: today Polesden Lacey welcomes visitors of all ages 363 days a year.

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National Trust / Mark Wigmore

National Trust / Alex Wigley

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POLESDEN LACEY National Trust / Chris Lacey

National Trust / Nick Meers

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Surrey’sHIDDEN GEM Visiting Polesden Lacey this summer

Polesden Lacey is a real hidden gem, set in the Surrey Hills area of natural beauty. It was once the weekend retreat of Edwardian socialite Dame Margaret Greville. From here she entertained royalty, politicians and celebrities at lavish weekend parties.

Visit the house (open subject to government regulations) to see stunning décor, designed to impress: from the glittering gold Saloon to the collection of Dutch Old Master paintings and excellent examples of fine silverware, ceramics and maiolica.

The formal gardens are varied and beautiful

throughout the year. Snowdrops and daffodils brighten colder months until the double herbaceous borders come to life in spring, a riot of colour.

Visit the stunning walled Rose Garden mid-summer to see more than 2,000 roses in manicured beds and climbing over pergola. The winter garden is a hidden masterpiece that comes to life with colour and fragrance in the depths of the winter frost.

Families will enjoy natural play areas, tree swings and fun trails and activities in the holidays. There’s plenty of space to run, fly a kite, go bug hunting or simply take some time to explore the woodland on the estate.

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NONSUCH TOWN AND COUNTRY SHOW

NONSUCH TOWN AND COUNTRY SHOW Nonsuch Park, 30-31 May 2021, 10:30am - 5:30pm Enjoy many new and exciting attractions this year at the Nonsuch Town and Country Show. Alongside plenty of shopping opportunities and an array of stands, you can also enjoy plenty of entertainment.

The main area will have some fantastic

demonstrations this year which include Barrel Racing, thanks to the UK Barrel Racing Team, the inspiring Dog and Duck Shows with the amazing Chris Jupp and his beautiful Collie dog and fabulous runner ducks.

The World of Wings brings you falconry and birds of prey displays thanks to the wonderful Ange and Rick. You can also enjoy African Dancers and Living History displays.

There will be a new motorbike display and attraction area at the show on both days with their fantastic motorbike and BMX bike team. You can take the opportunity to have a go on a BMX bike with a UK champion too!

Circus aerial displays will feature 3 times a day to the Greatest Showman as well as mystifying magic shows, and you can enjoy some wrestling fun with the wonderful Wrestleforce Team.

Rural Crafters will be demonstrating their crafts as well as selling them. Visit the Living History Village where you can try your luck at archery.

The Festival of Cars area has had an amazing array of entries on both days with many different and exciting cars for all those car fans out there.

The Foodmarkets Area is where you can indulge in some wonderful produce and enjoy cookery demonstrations from talented chefs including Italian chef Claudio Bincoletto and many others.

The Festival of Dogs is a hugely popular part of the show, with charity fun dog shows (raising £3,800 for charities in 2019), an owner and celebrity lookalike competition, dog agility, dogs have got talent, flyball and so much more.

The Festival of Kids has plenty to keep the little ones entertained. They can meet Classisauras the T-Rex Dinosaur who will be joined by his stormtrooper friends, laugh at Punch and Judy, enjoy Gemma’s petting farm, amongst much more.

You can also enjoy outdoor theatre performances of The Buccaneers and enjoy the Abba Tribute Band who will be playing daily, along with five other bands in the music area.

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FOR EPSOM STATION Passengers arriving and departing from Epsom station will be treated to a stunning series of newly unveiled artworks this Spring as a series of 10, unique and exclusive artworks go on show.

Commissioned by Go Epsom, the Business Improvement District, the artworks are a visual representation of the very best of Epsom. From green open spaces to Epsom Salts, horse racing to heritage buildings and creativity to markets, Epsom’s current and historical assets have been visually represented by British Artist Eliza Southwood.

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Karen Pengelly, BID Manager at Go Epsom said “We are so happy with Eliza’s work, she has captured Epsom beautifully, it’s a lovely town with a really interesting history. Eliza is telling a visual story.

As passenger numbers increase from June onwards, they will be a treat for travellers.”

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Reminiscent of iconic travel posters from the 1920’s, the artworks will be printed on plywood, an unusual and innovative method, to reduce the use of plastics, they should be unveiled in May.

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GO EPSOM

Saturday 15th May is set to be an exciting day!

No, not the FA Cup Final, it’s the launch of Epsom in Bloom!

Go Epsom have teamed up with Epsom & Ewell Borough Council to enter Epsom into this year’s South East in Bloom competition.

This Summer, there will be new planting schemes in and around Epsom town centre with lots of opportunities for residents of all ages to get involved.

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GO EPSOM

Get involved!

Biggest Pumpkin and Tallest Sunflower competition

Come and see Go Epsom in the Marketplace on Saturday 15th May, pick up some pumpkin and sunflower seeds and enter them into the Biggest Pumpkin and Tallest Sunflower competitions

Best Front Garden Competition

Why not enter your garden into the Best Front Garden Competition!

Volunteer!

You can volunteer to do some planting and digging at some of the new planting schemes or join one of the volunteer groups that will be working to make Epsom a greener town!

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CHESSINGTON GARDEN CENTRE FARM SHOP

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Here at Chessington Garden Centre food is a massive part of our lives, with the inclusion of the Sedum Farmshop we are constantly looking at how we can supply local produce and eat healthier, better quality food, with the occasional sweet treat of course.

The news earlier this year allowed us to plan and prepare for the reopening of our Sedum Restaurant which has given us some incredible thinking time, planning the new menu, restricting some of the classics, and coming up with some brilliant innovative sandwiches,

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cakes and everything in between.

We even have brand new state ofthe-art serving counters to match.

Our team of experienced chefs have been busy working away to improve and increase our offering and bring something truly unique to Chessington Garden Centre.

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CHESSINGTON GARDEN CENTRE FARM SHOP welcoming our regular customers back with open arms.

At the time of writing, we are eagerly awaiting the welcome return to inside seating and really getting back into the swing of things and offering a much more expansive new menu and hot foods. There really is something for the whole family. Whether you are looking for a sit-down meal, a grab-and-go sandwich or some incredibly delicious cuts of meat from our Butchers, there really is only one place to visit.

Since opening our Farmshop, we have been hearing such fantastic comments and the truth is there really is so much more to come. Our cheese counter offers something for any ‘cheeseaholics’ out there wanting to taste some truly delicious local and further afield cheeses. Pair this with our extensive wine offering you really are set for a weekend (or two).

For those with a sweeter tooth, we are consistently changing our patisserie counter and adding new treats week on week.

little rarer such as Gloucester Old Spot Pork, Southdown Lamb or native Beef then there really is something for all the meat lovers out there. We pride ourselves on not just supplying the highest-quality ingredients but the highest quality barbecues, grills and smokers to entertain and cook on all year round all in one place.

We are so passionate about our love for food, not just how we cook it but also making sure you enjoy it when visiting our restaurant. We want you to be able to take that passion home with you. There is nothing better than enjoying good food with family and friends and there lies the heart of what our Sedum Restaurant and Farm Shop is all about. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Our Hill House Farm Butchers are also becoming known in the short time they have been here.

They are incredibly inciteful with knowledge on just how to get the very best cuts and tastes at home.

You are guaranteed the best quality and for those looking for something new in the kitchen can take home fantastic recipe ideas.

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Wheelfreedom founder Giles Donald says, “Opening a showroom in the midst of a global pandemic has certainly been challenging, but we’ve actively implemented the highest Covid-19 precautions to keep our customers safe. We look forward to welcoming the local community to the showroom!”

Complete with an onsite service centre, the showroom holds an extensive selection of mobility scooters, rise & recline chairs, sofas, manual and powered wheelchairs, stairlifts and adjustable beds.

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Established back in 2007, Wheelfreedom have grown to become the leading mobility supplier in the region, and their outstanding customer service has been recognised with a number of industry awards.

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Experience an award-winning artisan gin distillery and cocktail bar nestled in the Surrey Hills The Gin Kitchen is an artisan distillery set in heritage buildings in the beautiful Surrey Hills. If you are a lover of gin, this fabulous local distillery is definitely a place to visit. Its iconic spirits share a truly unique style and character and their artisans share a boldness to break conventions.

The company has been running since January 2016 when founder Kate found herself inspired to make gin. Alongside her friend Helen, they launched The Gin Kitchen with a simple plan to create the finest gin on the planet, an ultra-premium gin; an opulent and triumphant spirit crafted by artisans. They decided to create spirits with powerful and vibrant ingredients.

Success continued in 2018 with the launch of the colour-changing Blushing Monkey Pink Gin. A pink gin that is sweet but not too sweet.

In 2019 the distillery won three silver medals at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition for each of their gins. Later that year, head distiller Reeba, created The Ginger Cat gin using tonka beans, orange flower, zest and a little ginger.

Gutsy Monkey Winter Gin was launched in November 2016. In 2017 Dancing Dragontail Summer Gin was launched at Fortnum and Mason’s Piccadilly store and it was such a success they sold out twice during the first month of sale. Eternal Absinthe was also launched in 2017, using rose petals to give it a delicate floral finish and rose gold appearance instead of the bitter green judder normally associated with the traditional spirit.

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GIN KITCHEN EXPERIENCES There is a gin and cocktail bar at the distillery where guests can experience their fabulous gin, rum, liqueurs and absinthe served in cocktails exactly the way the distillers like them. You can also indulge in a range of Gin Kitchen experiences.

From sampling a G&T to distilling your own gin; there’s something to suit everybody (over the age of 18!).

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THE GIN KITCHEN RASPBERRY & GINGER GIMLET GLASS Coupe glass GARNISH Raspberry and a slice of ginger INGREDIENTS 50ml Gutsy Monkey Winter Gin 20ml Lime juice 20ml Simply raspberry syrup

RECIPE Shake with ice. Strain and serve in a chilled coupe glass with a raspberry and ginger garnish.

Invented by Oscar Vallance, Gin Kitchen Mixologist

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Careers IN CARE Home Instead Sutton, which has over 20 care roles to fill, is urging local people to consider a career in care.

As the pandemic brings unemployment and an uncertain future for the job market, Home Instead Sutton, which has over 20 care roles to fill, is urging local people to consider a career in care. While there are job losses in sectors such as hospitality, entertainment and retail, the pandemic has caused a surge in demand for home care as people look to protect their loved ones.

Of more than 20 caregiver jobs on offer, at least two of them are for live-in caregivers who move into a client’s home to provide care.

Tony Ward, owner of Home Instead Sutton, says: “Caregivers join us from a whole range of backgrounds, and that’s how we’re able to offer relationship-led care that is based on the individual’s own needs and character traits. People who have worked in sectors like retail, entertainment and hospitality have accumulated a great set of people skills that translate well into care. We’re urging any of them considering a career change to get in touch with us.”

Hannah joined the company in September 2020, commenting she said: “For 3 years I have worked as a gymnastic and contemporary dance tutor and I reached a point where I wanted to try something new. At first, I doubted whether the care sector was right for me, but it didn’t take me or Home Instead Sutton long to realise that I had a wealth of skills I could apply.

“I love the fact that I can provide effective relationship led care and the individuality of each care situation is always so different. There are few jobs that give the same feeling of reward and job satisfaction. I make a meaningful difference to people in the community – I urge people from all walks of life to come on-board with me and my “outstanding” Home Instead colleagues”

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SURREY ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS

SURREY Artists OPEN STUDIOS

5th – 20th June 2021, Daily 11 – 5pm & Thursday Evenings 6 – 8.30pm Surrey artists will be welcoming the public into their personal studios for the annual Surrey Artists Open Studios (SAOS) event taking place right across the county this June. This year there will be 286 artists taking part in 162 studios.

As well as a chance to meet and talk to artists in their place of work, the summer open studios event offers visitors the opportunity to view demonstrations, buy artwork, enter a free prize draw and

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The launch weekend takes place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 June, with artists offering an array of activities exclusively for first weekend visitors to this popular county-wide event. There will be the opportunity to take part in taster workshops with different materials across the arts and crafts especially put on for the weekend. surreyopenstudios.org.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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CHINTHURST SCHOOL Preparing for Senior School Chinthurst provides a broad and exciting education preparing children for happy and fulfilled lives, with the skills to embrace opportunities and overcome challenges they meet along the way. This is achieved through prioritising close relationships between staff and children over everything else. This ensures that teachers know when to challenge, stretch or support, and children feel happy and safe, with the confidence to try new things and the resilience to learn from their mistakes.

2020 Independent School of the Year Award in recognition of this successful approach.

A comprehensive wellbeing programme, Wellbeing at Heart, is at the centre of school life and builds the skills required to navigate life’s inevitable ups and downs. Chinthurst was a finalist for the

They leave as well rounded individuals ready to embrace the next stage of their education and with an enthusiasm for life which is very much a reflection of the Chinthurst spirit.

As a junior school of Reigate Grammar School (RGS), Year 5 children benefit from an early offer to RGS should this be an appropriate path for them, without the need to sit the entrance exam.

Chinthurst’s strong academic provision and unique ethos, provides ideal preparation for the children’s transition to RGS and other top independent and state schools.

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SEATON HOUSE SCHOOL

A WARM WELCOME AT SEATON HOUSE SCHOOL Providing children with an excellent start to their learning journey.

Seaton House School provides children with an excellent start to their learning journey and girls achieve academic and scholarship success at both grammar and local independent schools. This September 63% of our Year 6 pupils were offered places at Wallington/Nonsuch High Schools and many girls received academic, sport and music scholarship offers at independent schools. Seaton House is currently ranked 4th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Prep Schools in England and is consistently ranked in the top five.

Small class sizes ensure that every pupil is known as an individual and supported to ensure that they make the most of their gifts and 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 6, our girls leave us as independent, confident, curious and creative individuals fully prepared for the next step in their education having made lasting memories and friendships. Please do contact us to see what makes Seaton House such a special place, you will always be assured of a warm welcome.

EWELL CASTLE PREP SCHOOL

Ewell Castle PREP SCHOOL

Where all pupils excel in becoming their best selves and bespoke pupil tracking and setting to ensure all its pupils achieve their potential.

Mrs Macallister whose qualifications include a BA (Hons) degree focused on Languages and Linguistics; a separate post-graduate Honours degree in French Literature and Translation; a Higher Diploma

in Education (PGCE - awarded with Distinction); and a National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) will be attending the forthcoming Prep Open Event on Saturday 26th June and families looking for Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep places for September 2021 are invited to attend and meet her.

Ewell Castle School looks forward to welcoming Mrs Loren Macallister as Head of Preparatory School this September. Mrs Macallister who is currently Academic Deputy Head at Shrewsbury House Preparatory School in Surbiton will bring a wealth of teaching knowledge and experience with her, including familiarity of ISI inspections from her role as an ISI Team and Compliance Inspector.

Mrs Macallister’s child-centred approach and focus on the values of Ewell Castle inspired her to join Ewell Castle Prep School, confident that all pupils can excel in becoming their best selves.

The school which already runs a thriving Forest School, Young Enterprise Programme and has extensive co-curricular activities, uses the Building Learning Power teaching and learning framework

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