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What an absolutely wonderful time of year this is! Plenty of pretty blossoms on the trees locally, longer days with brighter evenings and all being well, some better weather in store too! We are delighted to fill some of our pages with a great selection of local events this month; concerts at both St James’ Church in Weybridge that’s to include light Jazz, classical & popular music on 14th May. Details can be found on page 8 for this - and also Music on the Green at Christ Church, Esher, with lunchtime and evening performances on 18th May. See page 21 for this. River House Barn Arts Centre are also delighted to present a lovely selection of productions this month, details for these can be found on page 24. If you have a little time on your hands why not take a look at the Volunteering Opportunities on offer on page 21? You’d be amazed at the difference you can make to others… News from Ashford and St Peters hospitals regarding visiting is worth checking out if you need to visit a friend or relative. See this on page 25.
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What’s Cooking? Crossword Puzzle Computer Tips Sudoku & Digi-Search Puzzles Elmbridge Volunteers Music on the Green Riverhouse Barn Music Matters Church Services Inspiration Puzzle Solutions
And finally, we have two great competitions this month as well; our ever-popular Cash Prize competition and also the chance to win a great little book by Ted Macauley, a must-read for any F1 fan! I’ll leave you to discover more …. Wishing you all a great month, With Best Regards,
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Book Reviews MAY 2022 ‘Still Life’ by Sarah Winman (paperback £8.99) One night in 1944 a chance encounter in war-ravaged Italy changes the lives of young soldier Ulysses Temper and older art historian Evelyn Skinner. They return to London after the war, Ulysses to the East End pub he called home, Evelyn to her role as part-time lecturer at the Slade School. Although seemingly worlds apart, the bond forged in that long night endures for decades. Ulysses’ world is expanded and shaped by all that he has learned from Evelyn. The beautiful, loving tale of their lives is a joy to read. ‘The Wolf in the Woods’ by Dan Brotzel (paperback £8.99) Colleen and Andrew head to Cornwall for a teetotal week in a cottage to rejuvenate their struggling marriage. The lane damages their car as they arrive and the sea is nowhere to be seen, but they’re staying positive and pretending they’re not dying for a drink. As the days go by, the landlord, Wolf, makes his eccentric presence felt, the car is not bouncing back, and getting away from it all turns out to be more complicated than they expected. Full of humour, enjoyable twists and relatable family dynamics, The Wolf in the Woods is a playful read with a sinister edge to its breezy character, much like Wolf himself. ‘Moonlight and the Pearler’s Daughter’ by Lizzie Pook (hardback £14.99) Set towards the end of the 19th century , the Brightwell family has sailed from England to make their new home and fortune in Western Australia. Ten years later and Charles Brightwell, now a most prolific pearler, has gone missing from his ship and Eliza is convinced there is more to the story and refuses to believe her father is dead, but she soon learns that the truth can cost more than pearls. The book follows Eliza on her quest for truth, in an era, location and culture where young ladies are meant to behave. You can feel the heat and see the dirt in this well-written novel. Without question Eliza is the lead and stand-out character, she feels real, brave, scared, unsure and warm. A definite read for the summer.
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Christopher Herrick – organ Westminster Abbey comes to Christ Church We are delighted to welcome Christopher Herrick who has had a remarkable career in church music, having sung at the Queen’s Coronation, then becoming assistant organist at St Paul’s and sub organist at Westminster Abbey where he gave over 200 solo recitals. Embarking on a solo career in 1984 he toured worldwide and played the organ at the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms Centenary season. His Esher programme will include works by Bach and some remarkable jazz/gospel style variations on Amazing Grace. Come and enjoy the “King of Instruments” with one of its finest performers. Large screen projection will take you into the organ loft to further enhance your audience experience. Free entry and light lunch from 12.30pm. Concert from 1.15pm. Retiring Collection. Also available on YouTube, search “MOTG Esher” Online donations via www.justgiving.com/ campaign/MOTG For further information on either event please contact the Parish Office:-
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Do you enjoy being around horses and want to support someone horse riding? A local charity is looking for a volunteer to accompany a lady with complex needs to go horse riding once a week. The riding will take place at a specialist stables with trained staff. Commitment once a week Mondays or Wednesdays, flexible times to suit.
Local Charities seeking Trustees / Chairperson / Treasurers
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Col Patrick Crowley MBE, DL & Ian Chandler, Head of Surrey Freemasons
The Armed Forces Covenant has been signed by Col Patrick Crowley MBE, DL and Ian Chandler, Head of Surrey Freemasons, at Holy Trinity Church in Guildford. The Ceremony was attended by local dignitaries from across Surrey, including Councillor Sushila Abraham, the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston. The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge with the Nation that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy, and society they serve with their lives. It focusses on helping members of the armed forces community have the same access to government and commercial services and products as any other citizen. This support is provided in many areas including education and family well-being, having a home, starting a new career, access to healthcare, financial assistance, and discounted services. The Covenant supports serving personnel, service leavers, veterans, and their families,
and is fulfilled by the different groups and communities that have committed to making a difference. Surrey Freemasons have now become one of those groups. At the ceremony, Ian Chandler, Head of Surrey Freemasons, said: “It is a great pleasure for me to sign the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the United Grand Lodge of England. Our Lodges, through the centuries, have always had a close relationship with those who serve in the armed forces. Servicemen have found that our values of Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Charity are a natural fit with their own and many ex-servicemen comment that the camaraderie they find in a Lodge is second only to that they have experienced whilst serving. It is also true to say that the experiences and friendships that they form help a much wider cross-section of society better understand the military, its ethos, and its purpose. I am delighted to have formally recognised, in (the signing of) this document, the relationship that has always existed between our great institutions.” Colin Pizey - Comm’s Officer
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After a sunny September festival last year, Walton Folk Festival is back in its usual May bank holiday slot. This year the lineup is one of the best yet with Wildwood Kin headlining and a day packed with the very best of folk, roots, and acoustic music including the Polly Paulusma duo and rising star Angeline Morrison.
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In his bid to finally rid Sherwood Forest of outlaws, the evil Prince John has decided to burn it down! However, our eponymous hero has other ideas. With much cunning, and more than a little help from the peasants - and even time for a spot of Morris dancing - Robin outwits His Highness.
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Ruth Wall - Harpland - 22nd May, 1pm
During lockdown Ruth Wall played around with a set of gorgeous folk tunes from around the British Isles, re-imagining the music in looping, evolving patterns. She'll be playing tracks from the new album on Scottish lever harp, buzzing bray harp and the bell-like Gaelic wire harp. Graham (Fitkin – composer and more) will join her on stage for a couple of musical surprises.
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We Are Not Shellfish - Sabotage Theatre - 28th May, 2pm Leah is angry about the world; she is trying to collect all the plastic out of the ocean before it’s too late. One day, she finds the best piece of sea treasure ever, a plastic bottle with a mysterious phone number inside. Soon Leah finds herself in conversation with Ahmed, a boy adrift the sea of humanity in the Calais Jungle. But when the text messages stop, Leah must summon all her courage to build a boat from salvaged plastic and embark on an epic voyage to find her friend.
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Way Out West presents Two, Three, Four & More - 29th May, 7.30pm An exciting programme of new music for different line-ups drawn from the collective. The musicians of Way Out West will form duos, trios, quartets and larger ensembles for an evening of new tunes and arrangements including originals written especially for this performance.
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MUSIC MATTERS We have changed our visiting restrictions at Ashford and St Peter’s hospitals so that a relative, carer or friend can visit an inpatient for 1 hour each day. To book a visit appointment visitors must call the dedicated telephone line 01932 723318 between 1000 - 1600 Monday to Friday when the line is open. If any visitors need to book a visiting slot outside of those hours, they will need to contact the relevant ward directly. Children’s wards, Maternity, A&E and ITU are managing the situation locally, so for more specific guidance, queries or information, please speak with the relevant department. Due to the national changes around testing, we are no longer asking visitors to lateral flow test before entering one of the hospital sites, but infection prevention and control measures such as temperature checks, sanitising hands, social distancing and wearing a surgical mask inside the hospitals remain in place. For further information please visit our website.
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