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Features 6 Textiles and Sewing

Regulars

Learning new skills with Stitches Academy in Cheam

4 Letter from the Editor 9 Surrey Lawns & Gardens Re-designing your garden for the new year

7 Banstead Christmas Event

14 Gardening Notes

10 Santa Stork

From Polesden Lacey’s Gardens and Outdoors Manager

18 Recipe Enjoy an alternative Christmas desert - a Baileys cheesecake!

30 Local Schools

Returns on 2nd December, 5-8pm

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Campaign helping to ensure deserving local children receive a new gift to open on Christmas morning.

12 Christmas at Polesden Lacey

Christmas events for the whole family

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16 Christmas in Epsom

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Local festive activities

19 Denbies

Festive events at the vineyard

20 Epsom Playhouse

Feature shows not to be missed

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Father Christmas

27 Christmas in Sutton

Local festive activities

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EDITOR'S LETTER

Welcome

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! The ‘most wonderful time of the year’ is upon us and the holiday season seems to bring with it a sense of fun and indulgence: delicious Christmas treats, sparkling wine on standby, and so many opportunities to visit places full of twinkly lights! Especially as this year comes after a lockdown Christmas in 2020. Surrey has opened its festive doors to welcome you in.

Enjoy making a perfect alternative dessert for Christmas. A loaded Baileys cheesecake which is simple to prepare and a joy to eat! P18 Denbies is one of the most unique venues in Surrey to celebrate Christmas. Find out what’s going on this year. P19 Discover feature shows not to be missed at Epsom Playhouse this November/December. P20 Enjoy a new line-up at Hobbledown this Christmas including their Christmas Lights Trail and Santa’s Grotto. P28

Why not learn a new skill with Stitches Academy in Cheam. They teach a variety of projects from fashion design, garment construction, art textiles, surface pattern decoration and more. P6

You can also enjoy a 5 Day Gift Market from 9th - 13th November 2021 at Bourne Hall Ewell.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Banstead Village will sparkle again this year with its Christmas Community Event returning on 2nd December, 5-8pm. P7 Santa Stork is collecting toy donations to ensure deserving local children receive a new gift to open on Christmas morning. P10

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Textiles AND Sewing

Learning new skills with Stitches Academy in Cheam This year Stitches is 7 years old.

We specialise in teaching textiles and sewing in a fun and engaging way to children and adults in our workshop on Upper Mulgrave Road in Cheam.

We teach a variety of projects across our classes from fashion design, garment construction, art textiles, surface pattern decoration and more. This term we are working on custom designed hoodies and luxury sweaters and moving into the winter months we will be working on shackets and seasonal projects.

We pride ourselves on the standard of our classes. All our students are offered the opportunity to achieve accredited Arts Award qualifications. These qualifications are awarded by Trinity College London and give the students

additional qualifications to use towards college and university applications. The Awards are open to all students aged 5 upwards and since starting them just before Covid, we have presented 40 Awards and have another 19 in moderation.

hand to sewing scrub caps for hospital staff. Staff, students and volunteers made almost 1800 in total, with the local community coming together to donate fabric and money. Once the need for scrub caps subsided, we returned to our previous project - Morsbags.

One of the things that is most important to us, is teaching our students life skills that will help to reduce landfill and understand the pitfalls of fast fashion. We try to reduce the amount of waste fabric that we create by designing zero waste garments and accessories and by teaching the children, how to cut and design patterns that use the least amount of fabric.

Morsbags is an Australian charity that brings together groups of people with the common goal of reducing fabric in landfill and reducing plastic. Shopping bags are made out of fabric, usually old duvets or curtains and then distributed into the community with the aim to encourage people to use a reusable bag instead of plastic.

We also support community initiatives whenever we can.

During the pandemic we were unable to teach so we turned our

We were delighted to receive Madam Mayor and her Deputy last week who officially launched our Morsbag project.

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CHRISTMAS IN BANSTEAD

BANSTEAD VILLAGE WILL Sparkle THIS YEAR The Banstead Christmas Community Event returns on 2nd December, 5-8pm

Thursday 28 November 2019 saw thousands of people flock to Banstead High Street for the annual Banstead Christmas Community Event. However last year we were unable to go ahead as concerns had centred around how to achieve social distancing and keep everyone safe. So much effort is put into this community event, helped by business groups, charities, and volunteer’s so it’s was of great sadness that we had to cancel.

entertainers will be found on the High Street and in the Orchard. Banstead will sparkle once again.

This year we are back and will have the biggest and best Banstead Christmas Community Event to date. On behalf of the Banstead Business Guild, the event will be opened by the Mayor of Reigate and Banstead, Jill Bray.

And, not forgetting the main man himself, Father Christmas. He will make his way down the high street, greeting everyone and turning on the Banstead Christmas lights as he goes, with help from The Banstead Rotary.

Back to the stage, and by popular demand, you can see West End Stage Stars. Woodmansterne Primary School Choir will be outside Edibles, Show Choir, Jebb the Jester, Theo the Magician, plus many more

With so many fantastic shops and family run businesses, we are sure you will find some amazing gifts up and down the high street. You’ll also be able to enjoy special offers, tastings, prizes, goody bags and raffles, plus a tombola. Vote for your favourite Christmas shop front and be in with a chance to win yourself a fabulous prize.

Your little ones can take part in Banstead Christmas poster competition, with the winning design becoming the official poster. Pop along to Banstead library for details!

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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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Whatever your reason for re-designing your garden, it is an exciting project. You can create a garden which has everything you need, whether it’s somewhere to sit, dine, entertain or a play area for the children. You can create a garden environment which is complex with beautiful plants or relatively low maintenance, yet satisfying. There are plenty of considerations to be taken into account and Surrey Lawns and Gardens can offer a wealth of knowledge to help you craft your perfect outdoor space.

Surrey Lawns & Gardens Ltd, have recently finished this complete garden re-landscape.

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SANTA STORK

Santa Stork FLIES AGAIN THIS CHRISTMAS Your Surrey-based baby bank We have been talking to Donna at Surrey-based baby bank Stripey Stork about their very important Christmas campaign this year.

‘At Stripey Stork we collect donations of equipment, clothes, toys and other items for babies and children, and distribute them to families experiencing hardship in Surrey and surrounding areas.

Every Christmas our Santa Stork campaign helps to ensure deserving local children receive a new gift to open on Christmas morning. In some cases, this gift will be the main, or only present, these children will receive.

Our aim is to ensure we have enough funds to buy presents for every child and parent referred to us this Christmas. This festive season we are anticipating more demand than ever before.

So Stripey will be flapping those stripey wings extra hard to respond to 5,000 children and 2,500 parents/carers gift requests!

From November, please visit their virtual Santa Shop, in partnership with Toy Barnhaus, to pledge money to buy a Santa Stork gift: www.stripeystork.org.uk/ santashop

But to achieve this Stripey really needs your help.’

For more information about the Santa Stork Campaign please visit: www.stripeystork.org.uk/santastork

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AT POLESDEN LACEY At Polesden Lacey, the house and garden have been transformed by the evergreen beauty of the festive season. In Margaret Greville’s party house, woodland animals have taken over the festive preparations and decorated the house for Christmas. The house will be open daily from 27 Nov – 23 Dec and on Boxing Day to explore and enjoy.

Weekends are getting booked up fast, but Friday performances are still available.

The magic continues outdoors with a theatre experience for the younger ones created by the Visitor Enhancement Experience and The Cat’s Grin Theatre Company. Take them on a magical adventure into the enchanted wood to help two elves find Father Christmas and the lost presents and meet the great man himself.

We are also hosting wreath making workshops on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout December.

You can join a morning and afternoon session to make your own Christmas wreath using foliage gathered from the estate.

There will also be a festive treat to enjoy whilst you work.

During the Christmas period, Polesden Lacey becomes a place for family and friends to come together. There are trails in the house and garden for children to enjoy, and festive meals in our café including traditional roast turkey lunch from our resident farmer, Steve Conisbee.

Our opening weekend (27 & 28 Nov) is a great opportunity to bring the younger ones with Rudolf ’s reindeer cousins visiting or why not try Percy the Park Keeper’s winter wander trail which runs from 4 Dec to 3 Jan. Pick up a trail pack for a fun filled afternoon helping Percy and his animal friends with activities and games along the way.

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WHAT’S ON AT POLESDEN LACEY Visit the House:

Finding Father Christmas:

Wreath making workshop:

• Open daily from 27 Nov - 23 Dec and Boxing Day.

• Fri, Sat, Sun from 27 Nov – 19 Dec; Daily from 20 Dec – 23 Dec.

• The house has fallen under an enchanted evergreen spell this Christmas. Woodland animals have taken over the festive preparations and have transformed Mrs Greville’s party house. As you wander through the rooms see what animals you can spot along the way.

• Various performance times each day.

• Morning or afternoon workshop every Tuesday and Friday from 30 Nov until 17 Dec.

Meet Rudolf’s reindeer cousins: • Sat 27 & Sun 28 Nov, 11am-3pm.

• Outside in the woods, two elves need help in finding Father Christmas and his lost presents.

Join us on a magical adventure through our enchanted woods and meet the great man himself. This immersive theatre experience will bring the spirit of Christmas alive this festive season.

• Come and meet Snowflake and Cracker and learn about how special they are from Ms Claus and Santa’s chief reindeer herder.

• Make your own Christmas wreath by joining our workshops using foliage gathered from the Polesden Estate.

Take part in Percy the Park Keeper’s winter wander trail: • 4 Dec - 3 Jan. • Embark on Percy the Park Keeper’s winter wander trail at Polesden Lacey. Join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends and give nature a helping hand.

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Alex Wigley, Polesden Lacey’s Gardens and Outdoors Manager, writes Winter in the garden can still provide a huge range of form, colour and scent with trees, shrubs, perennial plants and bulbs taking centre stage. Stems of Cornus (dogwoods) through red, orange and yellow, seedheads of grasses, and the vast array of winter flowering shrubs such as Viburnum, Lonicera, Mahonia and the delicate flowers of Hamamelis (Witch Hazel).

Tucked away behind the gardener’s cottage at Polesden Lacey in a quiet corner of the formal gardens, the winter garden blooms with vibrant colour and fragrance during the coldest months of the year when the rose blossoms and other summer flowers have all blown over.

You can smell the winter garden before you see it with Sarcococca, sometimes known as Sweet Box or Christmas Box, announcing itself with a heady aroma. It is a rather humble-looking shrub with tiny, delicate blooms.

Designed by Graham Stuart Thomas, the garden is dominated by a wide central bed of bright yellow winter aconites (Eranthis hyemalis), interspersed with a variety of pure white snowdrops (Galanthus sp.), some dashed with streaks of green or yellow, in late January and February. Three Persian ironwood trees (Parrotia persica) form the centrepiece, drawing the eye upwards to a dark canopy of crimson buds, and the outer borders are lined with winter flowering shrubs.

Shrubs such as Cotoneaster, Viburnum, Pyracantha and Callicarpa with its bright purple berries or small trees such as Sorbus provide both colour and winter food for birds. The peeling golden brown bark of Prunus serrula (Tibetan Cherry) or Acer griseum (Paper Bark Maple) are also magnificent in the low winter sun.

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27 November–26 December Experience a magical Christmas at Polesden Lacey.

Explore the house and grounds transformed into a festive evergreen wonderland and join us on our winter adventure to find Father Christmas and meet the great man himself. Some events require pre-booking. nationaltrust.org.uk/PolesdenChristmas

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For the base: • 125 g digestives crushed • 125 g Hob Nobs crushed • 125 g butter melted

1. L ine the base of a springform cake tin with baking parchment and butter the sides.

For the cheesecake: • 300 ml double cream lightly whipped • 75 g icing sugar sifted • 400 g full fat cream cheese • 50 ml Baileys

3. M ix well then pour into the tin and push down with the back of a spoon. Refrigerate until the topping is ready.

For the loaded topping: • 1 jar salted caramel sauce • A selection of chocolates of your choice broken up into bitesize pieces - I used crumbled Cadbury Flake but chocolate pretzels and Dime bars would also be good.

• A little water

2. P lace the crushed biscuits into a mixing bowl and pour in the melted butter.

4. I n another bowl mix the cream cheese with the icing sugar.

Next, fold in the lightly whipped cream.

5. S tir well before adding in the Baileys and mix thoroughly.

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Receive your very own “passport” and ride through the vineyard on the Santa Express train with Santa himself ! At the end of the magical journey, you will receive a gift from Santa’s elves.

Enjoy an afternoon tea hosted by Santa. Indulge in a hamper full of Santa’s favourite treats, with something for the whole family.

Adults – £7.25 - includes a mince pie Child – £12.95 - includes a gift from Santa DATES & TIMES: Weekends from Saturday 27 - Sunday 19 December Wednesday 22 / Thursday 23 / Friday 24 December 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm

Adult - £14.25 - includes a cream tea Child - £14.25 - includes mini sandwich selection, reindeer gingerbread, Rudolph’s carrots and cream cheese dip, Mr Snowman snowballs and a Christmas lollipop, and … a gift from Santa.

DATES & TIMES: Weekends from Saturday 27 - Sunday 19 December at 3pm. Wednesday 22 / Thursday 23 December at 3pm

DENBIES CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS Denbies Christmas party share nights are ideal for larger groups, a festive atmosphere, dancing, great food and wine all bundled together! Here are two of their party nights but there are plenty more to choose from!

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‘DANCING AMONG THE STARS’ CELLAR PARTY

£53 per person Friday 26 November, 7.30pm until 12 midnight Your evening includes DJ & Boogie Nights Disco, with sparkling wine or a soft drink on arrival.

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£53 per person Thursday 9 December 7.30pm, dancing until 12 midnight Your evening starts with the ultimate movie quiz. Do you know your Mia Farrow from your Mamma Mia? Dress as your favourite movie theme if you wish, and enjoy spot prizes throughout the evening, followed by dancing to DJ Boogie nights. Sparkling wine or soft drink on arrival and a 3-course meal will be served with wine.

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EPSOM PLAYHOUSE

What’s on

AT EPSOM PLAYHOUSE Feature shows not to be missed!

A Musical Revue

Ian Waite and Vincent Simone Act Two Monday 8th November 2021 at 8.00pm Tickets £36 VIP Meet Greet Ticket £70 Strictly Come Dancing’s fabulous Ballroom Boys, Ian Waite & Vincent Simone come to The Epsom Playhouse in 2021 with their second live tour as a double act - Act Two. The fabulous dancing duo promise another wonderful evening of old-school variety - dance, comedy, and song!

This fantastic show is not to be missed.

Leatherhead Operatic Society present Raise The Curtain – A Musical Revue

Fairytale of New York

Friday 26th to Saturday 27th November 2021 at 7.30pm Tickets £15

The Story of The Dubliners, Fairytale of New York is the ultimate feel good Irish-inspired Christmas show. The show features an international cast of singers, musicians and dancers bringing you all of your favourite Christmas songs including Last Christmas, Merry Christmas Everybody, All I Want For Christmas Is You, Let It Snow and of course The Fairytale of New York. Just when you think the party couldn’t get any better, this world class show also features some of the greatest Irish sing a long songs of all time including The Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Wagon Wheel, Dirty Old Town and The Black Velvet Band.

Award-winning Leatherhead Operatic Society invites you to celebrate the return of the performing arts after a hard year for us all, with a revue featuring songs old and new from musical theatre. There’ll be well-loved favourites, exciting new numbers and even a few surprises! We will be performing in aid of two local charities: Freewheelers Theatre and Yorda Adventures. So please come and join us in raising the curtain on musical theatre once again.

Tuesday 30th November 2021.

Tickets £24.50

Epsom Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert 2021

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Celebrating one year of Wheelfreedom’s flagship showroom Established in 2007, mobility specialists, Wheelfreedom celebrate a year of opening their new showroom in Chessington, Surrey.

In their first year of opening, they have received a great amount of positive feedback as they allow customers to test products on site, whilst offering expert advice. Giving the ultimate shopping experience, Wheelfreedom provide equipment such as wheelchairs, scooters, rollators, powerchairs and furniture to hire and purchase.

becoming increasingly popular. Wheelfreedom’s tailor made rise and recline chairs and adjustable beds provide optimal comfort and support- helping others enjoy life in their own homes, whilst remaining healthy and independent.

With colder and wetter days ahead of us, it’s no wonder the British made-to-measure furniture is

Want to give it a try? Simply call to book your appointment to explore the range.

www.wheelfreedom.com • enquiries@wheelfreedom.com • 0203 058 1042

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Lie back and relax with Wheelfreedom’s luxurious made-to-measure furniture that is hand-crafted in the UK. With five-star ratings from thousands of customers, Wheelfreedom supply a range of complementary furniture to complete your home, including rise and recline chairs and adjustable beds.

0203 058 1042 Unit 61 Barwell Business Park, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2NY www.wheelfreedom.com | info@wheelfreedom.com Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 9am - 5pm

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HOBBLEDOWN

CHRISTMASMagic AT HOBBLEDOWN Enjoy a new line-up at Hobbledown this Christmas Hobbledown Christmas Lights Trail Based on the theme ‘What happens at Hobbledown after dark’, the event is a series of illuminated trails and light shows throughout the park highlighting some of the more unusual habits of our Hobblers and Fairies in the run up to Christmas.

Santa’s Grotto Add a little magic to your Hobbledown experience this Christmas with a visit to see Santa in his grotto.

He will merrily greet each child, talking to them about what their Christmas wishes are this year, then they will go away with a present to open and enjoy the rest of Hobbledown for the day.

WHEN: From 3rd December to 3rd January (excluding 24th/25th/26th December) Starts at 4.30pm

You will be able to see him from Saturday 27th November and visits run each weekend and every day of the Christmas holidays up to Christmas Eve.

£12 per ticket. Under 2s Free.

Price for a family (up to 5 people) is £40 (entry to Hobbledown must be purchased separately.)

Full details at www.hobbledown.com

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BANSTEAD PREP SCHOOL

BANSTEAD PREP SCHOOL Where happy children flourish and learn

Banstead Prep School is a co-educational prep school and nursery for girls and boys aged 2 – 11 and a dynamic, fun and caring environment. Headteacher Jon Chesworth explains: “Our ethos is simple.

School should be fun. Happy children flourish and happy children learn. We put the children’s wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.”

Based on a spacious site within walking distance of Banstead Village, this is a diverse and truly inclusive community that is ambitious to grow to realise the potential of its outstanding learning environment whilst remaining small enough to care for everyone.

“I encouraged my son’s three cousins and a friend to join BPS and they have been so pleased with their decision! It’s lovely to see how happy the children are now, compared to their previous schools.” – Banstead Prep parent.

The school offers a broad curriculum taught by subject specialists in senior school standard facilities

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that include an astro-turfed pitch, full sized sports hall, on site swimming pool, science labs, drama and art studios. This creates opportunities for children to be excited and truly engaged with their learning, which leads naturally to academic success.

Children move on from Banstead Prep to a huge range of different secondary schools, reflecting the school’s commitment to finding the right school for each individual and tailoring support and preparation for 11+ assessments. A progressive Life Skills curriculum also enables the development strong collaborative, creative and problemsolving skills.

To find out more, experience our virtual open day or book a personal visit at bansteadprep.com/ admissions or contact Mrs Adrienne Forster, Head of Admissions, on 01737 363600 or admissions@bansteadprep.com

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SEATON HOUSE SCHOOL

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. 63% of our current Year 6 class were offered places at Wallington or Nonsuch High School 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 consistently feature 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 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.

Limited places available in Nursery, Reception & Year 6 15 hours Early Years Funding accepted.

For Open Morning bookings and any other Admission enquires please call:

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Independent school and nursery for girls and boys aged 2-11, where there’s more to a good education.

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