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Discover top tips from our Beauty Blogger
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Property TTax – Find out the key legislative changes for 2017
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Dyslexia – It affects 10% of the UK, here’s how to help
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COVER STORY: Meet our local golden girls from Surbiton Hockey Club REGULARS G S
Do something new over the winter months
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Out N About – Enjoy the highlights from Hinchley Wood’s social scene
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News & Views – Find out what’s going on in and around the Wood
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Wylde on FFood – Imina emjoys an evening of tapas at Georgie’s
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Winter gardening – Paul Downing gives you some top tips
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Community – The news from the local schools, clubs and church
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Hinchley Wood History – We take you back to the Thirties
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Busy Izzy – Discover what she’s doing to do something different
The Team TEL 020 8398 9095 EMAIL offi f ce@ stchristopherschurch.org.uk
Writers Imina Wylde, Rachel Herbert, Mandy Ali, Paul Downing, Jeremy Gordon Busy Izzy Columnist Isobel Ash History Columnist Roger Thompson Art Director Jon Usher Design Consultant Stu O’Neill Photographer Darren Salanson Illustrator Lucinda Kidney Production & Distribution Manager Mandy Ali Advertising & Marketing Rachel Herbert Revenue & Marketing Imina Wylde
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Out ‘N’ About Maz Usher & Minh Le
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Thames Ditton Scout Hut Fans of cake and coffee were in for a treat when a family friendly Macmillan Coffee Morning was held by four friends on 16th September. With everything from decorate-your-own fairy cakes to a sumptuous salted caramel cake, the cakes were as plentiful as the kind donations for Macmillan - with a total of £450 raised in total.
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Rachel Downing
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BINGO NIGHT Hinchley Wood Primary School A brand new event for the Hinchley Wood Primary School parents went down extremely well this September by welcoming in the new school year with a bonkers bingo night. Great fun had by all with prizes won throughout the night for the lucky winners ‘legs eleven.... droopy drawers’.
Imina Wylde
Wendy Vincze
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The Ivy is coming to Cobham
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CELEBS TO HAVE VISITED
Laurence Olivier
Marlene Dietrich
The Ivy is a restaurant steeped in history and intrigue. This gastronomic jewel of the West End has welcomed the rich and famous for nearly a century and now it’s coming to Cobham.
Bradley Cooper
It comes as no surprise that The Ivy has evolved to become The Ivy Collection; a group of restaurants, brasseries and cafés, offering accessible, all-day dining for locals and visitors alike. Each new location is carefully handpicked to value, reflect and add to the local area.
Glenn Close
Cobham is already home to the jet-set and r so, the occasional premiership footballer, come spring 2017, who knows who you’ll be sitting next to at the new café-style brasserie? The new restaurant will be located in the space previously occupied by La Rive.
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Beware ATM ‘trap’ devices
The Residents’ Association recently sent out an alert from Elmbridge Beat (Surrey Police) about an increase in ‘trap devices’ being found on ATMs (cash machines) within Elmbridge. Most recently East and West Molesey and Hinchley Wood have been affected. These devices come in various shapes and sizes but are usually disguised to look like a part of the machine. Some of these have also been found to have been fitted with recording devices. The aim of these devices is to prevent the release of the bank card and/or the requested cash after the transaction has been completed.
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Residents are urged to check ATM machines for any suspicious fixtures or loose fittings before use. If anyone is seen acting suspiciously in the area, any suspect device is found, or if you fall victim to this crime then please report this to Surrey Police on 101. You should cancel any affected bank cards immediately. Usually a phone number can be found on the ATM allowing contact to be made with the provider without leaving the bank card unattended.
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Keep Hinchley Wood tidy! Back in the 1970’s there was a very popular ‘Keep Britain Tidy’ campaign – not least because it featured popular artists of the day, such as David Cassidy, wearing the slogan on T-shirts. We are very lucky to live in an area where we have access to green spaces such as the park at Lynwood, the Memorial Gardens and the Strenue football field.However, one local resident has been incensed at the amount of litter which is being dropped indiscriminately in our green spaces. This photograph was taken at the Strenue football field in early October and begs the question: ‘Somebody carried the items to the Sports ground and enjoyed themselves. Why could they not take them away again?’ The local fox population seems very confident and healthy – certainly they don’t seem afraid of humans – but I’m not sure they’re quite up to buying cans of beer or reading the local ‘Metro’! Seriously, dropped litter can have horrendous consequences for the local wildlife. Perhaps we should begin our own ‘Keep Hinchley Wood Clean’ campaign? Anyone fancy wearing an orange T-shirt as worn by David Cassidy, please call Mandy Ali in the Parish Office…
Happy Hampers Every year Clare Bell and friends Clare Skeggs and Ananda van Tonder collect new toys, toiletries and Christmas food/sweets for local families in need. They also make up a few parcels for the local women’s refuge. This year they have also paired up with a local paramedic who will be taking 10 shoeboxes filled with goodies to distribute on Christmas Day to local elderly people who ring for an ambulance on that day. Many of the elderly calling out the ambulances on Christmas Day are frightened and alone, so this little treat would go down extremely well. If you would like to donate, please leave donations at St. Christopher’s Church or call Clare Bell on: 07702 575292.
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NEWS & VIEWS
Danger! WWII Bomb! © 2016 Google
On a sunny morning back in October the peace of Hinchley Wood was rudely disturbed by the discovery of a WW2 bomb in a back garden in A Avondale Avenue. The A309 Kingston By-pass was closed off from the Shell petrol station up to the Claygate Lane roundabout, with cars being diverted down Claygate Lane and past St. Christopher’s
It’s Not Your Y Birthday But...
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Church. A 200m exclusion zone meant that residents in A Avondale Avenue, Southwood Gardens and Hinchley W y were advised to either leave their Wa houses or ensure doors and windows were closed while bomb disposal experts investigated. After a thorough investigation it was found that the bomb was, in fact, a rock! Ah well… as Kingston Police said: ‘Better safe than sorry’!
Hinchley Wood resident Wendy Smithers started It’s Not Y Your Bir thday But in 2016. It is a pilot initiative to get more of us writing, reading and sending letters and postcards. It’s Not Y Your Bir thday But… is running writing workshops in places where people may be vulnerable, isolated or lonely to help them connect with someone through a letter. r If you would like to get involved as a volunteer or sign up for a pen pal please email info@ itsnotyourbirthdaybut.com or write to It’s Not Y Your Birthday But, The Old Bank House, 26 Station Approach, Hinchley Wood, KT10 0SR.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Keep our crime down By Chris Burman, District Coordinator, Hinchley Wood NHW
You live in one of the lowest crime rate counties in the country and we want to keep it that way. Join Neighbourhood Watch and keep updated about: Security risks including ever more realistic cons and scams and how to deal with them (e.g. door step callers, phone calls, emails and websites Security measures such as arranging with neighbours to put your bins out when you’re away or parking in your drive to make your home look inhabited.
Good news There’s little local crime news: 15the September: Montgomery Avenue Entry gained by forcing front door within porch and TV and car keys stolen 17th September: Severn Drive Entry gained by smashing glazing in rear patio door with cash stolen, but details sparse as occupants away There have been numerous reports of theft from unlocked cars. Always lock your car when you leave it, even on your driveway.
Take 5 1. Never disclose security details, such as your PIN or full password – it’s never okay to reveal these details.
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2. Don’t assume an email request or caller is genuine – people aren’t always who they say they are.
Check out our website: www.elmbridgenhw.ourwatch.org.uk
3. Don’t be rushed – a genuine bank or organisation won’t mind waiting to give you time to stop and think.
Are you a member? Want to join? It’s free! You’ll receive our 6-monthly newsletter and regular emails. Contact Chris Burman on: 020 8398 1617 or chrisburman@hotmail.com
4. Listen to your instincts – if something feels wrong then it is usually right to pause and question it. 5. Stay in control – have the confidence to refuse unusual requests for information.
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Update on our Cover Stars London’s leading hotels, part of Maybourne Hotel Group, in the heart of Knightsbridge. Knut Wylde joined the hotel from its sister property Claridge’s in Mayfair where he had been Hotel Manager since March 2014.
Knut Wylde Hotelier Knut Wylde was featured on the cover of our first issue of the Hinchley Wood Magazine and has since been promoted to General Manager of The Berkeley, one of
Since joining The Berkley the iconic Blue Bar, one of London’s most sought-after destination bars since it opened in 2000, has been reopened as part of a multimillion pound refurbishment project which also included the creation of a brand new entrance designed by the legendary architect Richard Rogers, Lobby and The Collins Room, where the unique Pret-a-Portea is served. The Blue Bar have given us our Christmas Cocktail!! Enjoy!
James Heptonstall Since featuring the tube runner James Heptonstall, James and his running partner Noel have had some amazing opportunities: Adidas contacted them 1 ½ years ago and took them to New York to film ‘race the subway’ and included them in an ad for a new trainer. Since then they have launched their own running club with Adidas every Monday. Setting off from London Bridge for an hour, it addresses all abilities and incorporates interval training and hill work. To make it easy for the runners, a black cab, pulling a trailer, takes the runners personal possessions to the finish line, which changes weekly. The runners then have a snack and drink at the end and they can try new trainers too. This group has gone from 25 to 95 runners in a matter of months. If you fancy dusting off your running shoes and taking part you can find more information at http://www.adidas.co.uk/adidasrunners 12
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FOOD & DRINK
Class in a glass
Taste the London scene this Christmas with the Berkeley’s Blue Bar cocktail recommendation.
THE CHRISTMAS DAISY Ingredients 50ml Diplomatico Rum Reserva Exclusiva 30ml Port 25ml lemon juice 2 bar spoons demerara sugar 1 bar spoon grenadine syrup Method 1 Add ingredients into shaker 2 Stir ingredients until mixed and sugar dissolved 3 Add ice and shake hard 4 Double strain into a chilled coupette or martini glass 5 Garnish with orange zest (spike with cloves if desired)
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Wylde about food Imina Wylde went to Georgie’s in Hinchley Wood to discover how it transforms into a bustling tapas bar!
Our winter food review for this edition of the Hinchley Wood Magazine was a little-known hidden tapas delight! We arrived just after 7pm on a Thursday evening at Georgie’s. Yes, the coffee shop in Hinchley Wood transforms into a Tapas bar! We were warmly welcomed by two smartly dressed waiters in long white aprons. The lighting was beautifully dimmed and the furniture had been rearranged to give it a more restaurant appearance. We immediately had the feeling of being in the village hub, as tables were occupied by many familiar faces.
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Maria Eley, the owner of Georgie’s, moved to the heart of Hinchley Wood’s village in the late 1980’s. After some
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in London, Maria was unable to enjoy as much involvement as she wanted, only being able to work in Georgie’s at weekends and on her days off. Maria’s love for food – especially the idea of socialising around food and sharing dishes with friends – is what gave her the idea of serving tapas in the evenings. Since leaving her full-time job in London, Maria has been able to devote herself to Georgie’s and get the Tapas idea up and running. Tapas has been served every Thursday and Friday evening from 7pm – 9pm since September 2016. We were lucky to try a little of everything. From grilled Halumi perfectly squeaky, exquisitely flavoured chicken livers - to perfectly balanced prawns in garlic. Not to forget the meatballs in a superbly balanced tomato sauce and the mildly spicy grilled chorizo. Our taste buds were aflutter, at which stage out came the crispy pork belly. This dish is so crispy you want to have more. It is a must when you go for tapas at Georgie’s. Maria has a great list of wines by the glass and the bottle and there is a wine to suit every taste, as well as draught beer and a wide variety of soft drinks.
Maria will start a Supper Club from January. It will be for 10-12 participants. Maria will use fresh local products to cook for this informal gathering. If you are interested, please contact Maria. Georgie’s is great for a local evening treat.
GEORGIE’S 14 Manor Road North Hinchley Wood, Surrey, KT10 0SH (020 8339 0866 info@georgiescoffeehouse.com) Lamb’s liver fried with oregano Halloumi & tomato salad Roast pork belly served with stuffing Wines start from £15.95 a bottle or from £3.45 for
£5.20 £5.45 £5.20 175ml
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HOME & GARDEN
Gardening for Winter Heritage Landscape Gardens give their top tips for November and December.
The short dark days and inclement weather can make the prospect of gardening in winter both unattractive and potentially unproductive. However, a little bit of winter planning can get your garden ready for a great year ahead. Putting the garden to bed for the winter is mostly a matter of cleaning up and covering up.
Clean up Gather all the tools that you have used over the past few months and give them a good cleaning to remove all the dirt and rust. Use a stiff brush and hose. Let them dry thoroughly and oil cutting tools.
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weakness or rot and get them repaired and painted before the snow and high winds arrive.
Lawn Care The lawn needs a bit of a breather over the winter months so “keep off the grass� is the best advice. Make an exception to get rid of large weeds, moss and leaves.
Outbuildings Give sheds and greenhouses a good scrub and organise all those garden tools you cleaned earlier. Pack up tables and chairs to keep them looking good.
Plants and Shrubs Dead-head autumn-flowering plants and prune summerflowering shrubs before the first frosts.
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Dig up and discard any weeds and diseased plants. After frost, clean up perennial beds and borders. Cut down dead flower stems ready for new shoots to appear in spring. As winter progresses and temperatures drop, those plants that aren’t killed outright by frost prepare for dormancy. Clear out the blackened stems and foliage of annual flowers to prevent the possibility of their harbouring disease pathogens and insect eggs over the
winter. Divide springand summer-blooming plants and replant elsewhere or give to a friend. Plant new perennials, especially those that bloom in spring.
Compost and Mulching If you don’t already have a compost heap or bin, this is as good a time as any to start one, with all the leaves and cuttings to
be disposed of. For those who already have a bin, a good stir will help the composting process along. After the ground freezes, spread a winter mulch over any bare soil in the garden.
Trees and Shrubs Transplant shrubs or young trees to new locations in early winter. If rainfall is sparse, deeply water trees and shrubs - especially evergreens - before the ground freezes. After the ground freezes, spread a winter mulch up to 6 inches thick of organic material such as chopped leaves. Fertilize any young trees and shrubs that have been in the ground for at least a year. There’s no need to fertilize old, established trees and shrubs, especially if they’re mulched. Having already pruned the roses, winterize them by mounding mulch over the lower parts of their canes. If it’s forecast to be really cold build the mulch up higher to protect the rose stems.
GET IN TOUCH... Contact us if you would like us to help you with any of the jobs outlined above. We are available to carry out regular garden maintenance, paving, fencing or completely redesign your garden. Full details can be found on my website: www.pdowning.co.uk Call: 0208 398 0100 / 07957 355040 Email: paul@pdowning.co.uk Heritage Landscape Gardens, 19 Claygate Lane, Thames Ditton KT7 0DL WINTER 2016
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Christmas in style Interior decorator and design consultant Elie Jones shares ideas for a contemporary view on the classic Christmas. Look around your space and use an existing colour to pick out in your tree decorations, sticking to a simple colour palette creates a unified look and a real feeling of elegance and harmony. When it comes to hanging your decorations, don’t just stop at the tree, I hang mine on door handles, group different sized baubles in bowls, arrange them on mantel pieces or down the centre of the dining table with garlands entwined with fairy lights.
There are always plenty of decorations to choose from when it comes to Christmas but the aim is to enhance your home rather than turn it into an uncontrolled explosion of festiveness! Consider what you have in your room all year round and add pieces that work with your existing style.
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Twinkle and Sparkle! I avoid coloured fairy lights, the warm white lighting is more elegant and will work with your scheme. Give your home that warm glow everywhere by wrapping them around pictures, mirrors, placing on tables and popping them in vases mixed with eucalyptus.
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diffuser nearby, the White Company Winter scent has a lovely aroma that will fill your home with Christmas. Dim the lights and light the scented winter candles, if you’re grouping your candles use the same colour but vary the size and height. Pop tea lights everywhere, I use tea light holders as miniature vases and fill them with mini blooms and eucalyptus. Lay your table with greenery and sparkle by dusting flowers with glitter and spraying with hairspray to hold, I would even use costume jewellery as napkin rings for that bit of individuality.
Your Senses Work on the senses to create that cosy welcoming environment over Christmas. Your hallway is the first thing that visitors notice so adorn those bannisters with garlands and lights. Scent the house by popping a cinnamon stick in a pot of boiling water and simmer for 30 minutes before your guests arrive, keep on a low heat, and your home will smell amazing! Foliage and lots of it, there are some beautiful fauxs on the market to mix with fresh flowers but keep to a real tree if you can, nothing quite beats that smell of a fir tree to fill your mind with those wonderful memories. If real isn’t possible just have a scented
Pull out the blankets, light the fire, add sheepskin rugs over the back of chairs, bring in soft and cosy textures everywhere through festive cushions and warm wool and faux fur throws. The trick is to keep it simple, you can achieve understated elegance through limiting your colour palette, using both beautiful foliage and good lighting on a grand scale. You want to create a home that your friends feel comfortable in but when that crazy Christmas calendar has calmed down you have somewhere to relax and unwind with a large glass of mulled wine. Have a very Merry Christmas!
GET IN TOUCH... Elie offers colour consultancy, room decor concepts and layouts, advice on wall and floor treatments, soft furnishings, fabrics and all furniture to complete a comfortable home for you to love. For more information please visit www.eliejones.com Call: 07976 665180 Email: me@eliejones.com Follow me on instagram and Facebook @eliejonesinteriors WINTER 2016
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Property Tax News Property ownership as an investment has been the focus of several recent legislative changes, and most of these are designed to discourage buy-to-let investment. Buzzacott highlight those you should be aware of. A restriction on the relief for mortgage interest and other finance costs against taxable rental income is being phased in from April 2017. In 2017/18 only 75% of such costs will be permitted as a deduction against the rents received and this will be reduced by 25% each subsequent year. The remaining unrelieved finance costs will be given limited relief by way of a credit against your tax liability at 20% of the costs. By 2020/21 relief will only be given by way of the credit, known as a “tax reducer”. This will slash the relief obtained by higher rate tax payers resulting in quite material increases in their tax liabilities and, potentially, the net cash flows becoming negative. At present, companies that let property can continue to offset finance costs in full. The “Wear and Tear” allowance for furnished rental properties was abolished on 6 April 2016. This relief provided a notional tax deduction at roughly 10% of the gross rents received to attempt to reflect the ongoing average cost of continually furnishing a property. In its place, individuals are now entitled to tax relief on the cost of replacing furniture, which in most cases is likely to be less generous. Where acquiring a new rental property or second home, a 3% surcharge on the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rate 24
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payable is applied. This came into effect from 1 April 2016. Unfortunately, there is limited relief from this and there are a host of pitfalls. For example, if you buy a new home but haven’t managed to sell your original home by that time, you suffer the higher rate. You can claim back if you sell the original home within 36 months – but this is a cash flow pinch at a time when you may be able to least afford it. The Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate reductions to 10%/20% from 18%/28% introduced by the 2016 Budget do not apply to residential property. So the gains realised on properties not covered by Principal Private Residence (PPR) relief or lettings relief will be subject to the old higher rates. There is some planning that can be considered to work around this, but it requires investment in certain tax advantaged shares, which themselves carry commercial risks.
GET IN TOUCH.... Luke Savvas, resident of Hinchley Wood, is a tax partner at Buzzacott Accountants. If you need any further advice on this or any other tax matters, please contact enquiries@buzzacott.co.uk or call 020 7556 1200.
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As we near the celebration of the most famous teenage pregnancy in the history of mankind, let’s look at ways that we can all help pregnant mothers this Christmas and during the winter season. Hydration
Exercise
Drinking enough in winter is not as easy as in the summer months, but hourly hot or cold drinks are needed until early evening to keep her kidneys functioning normally, prevent constipation, tiredness and headaches. Hot drinks with caffeine should be limited to 2-3/day and no energy drinks.
Exercise in pregnancy helps the body train for labour, it lowers blood pressure and regulates blood glucose. Safety is paramount, so walking and swimming, if accessible, with yoga and pilates as indoor options to tone and strengthen the body. Never start a new activity in pregnancy without maternity advice.
The Flu
Vitamin D
Preventing the flu is important in pregnancy as the body cannot fight infection as normal. The DoH advises that the Flu vaccine is safe in pregnancy and is recommended from 20 weeks with the Whooping cough vaccine.
Vitamin D is derived from summer sunlight, so unless you can have a winter-sun holiday, then supplements are advised for pregnancy and breastfeeding. It aids strong bone formation in the baby and low levels cause tiredness in adults.
Diet
Staying happy
Eating for two is a myth, this luxury only applies once a mother is breastfeeding her baby. So lots of hearty Christmas food with some treats like mince pies and Christmas pudding, should help a normal weight gain.
Depression is a widespread problem in the UK. Keeping in touch with friends and positive thoughts about the childbirth experience to reduce fears and anxiety is greatly appreciated, rather than a traumatic story!
For more information: • NICE guideline 62: Antenatal care: routine care for the healthy pregnant woman • Public Health England {www.gov.uk/pregnancypublications}
GET IN TOUCH... Chelone Lee-Wo is a Hinchley Wood Resident and Midwife with an MSc in Advanced Midwifery Practice. For private Antenatal & Postnatal Advice/Education contact Chelone at chelmidi@yahoo.co.uk WINTER 2016
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CHRISTMAS BEAUTY TIPS Lara is a Beauty, Hair & Lifestyle Blogger from Hinchley Wood. Here are her top tips on how to look fab-u-lous this Christmas!
Christmas is just round the corner! Whether you’re driving home to see family or off to glitzy parties to celebrate the festive season, there is no doubt you would want to be looking your best. I have listed some of my favourite beauty tips for looking gorgeous this Christmas!
Liven Up Lips A red lip is a must during this festive season. Red can be a daring colour and a lot of women are afraid of trying out a red lip but to master this look it’s all about easing yourself in. Apply a clear lip balm onto nude lips then take a red lipstick and apply on top. I use my all-time favourite shade ‘Red Carpet Red’ by Charlotte Tilbury. Once you’ve applied your red shade you’ll find that the balm will dilute the colour into a sheer glaze which leaves a more comfortable feel on the lips.
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pull this off - and there are plenty of gorgeous eyeshadows to choose from. During the festive season I tend to go for the gold/bronze shades as I think these really complement the eyes and go perfectly with a red lip. These colours also have a real Christmassy feel! And don’t forget to apply mascara for a fuller, more flattering look. Two mascaras I swear by are ‘Make Up Forever Excessive Lash’ and ‘GOSH Copenhagen Lash Sculpting Fibre Lash’. It’s definitely time to ditch the fake lashes because these mascaras leave your lashes looking flawless and natural.
Flawless Face As fun and exciting as the festive season can be it can also be extremely tiring so BB cream is the easiest thing to use as it targets blemishes and dark circles with concealer. It’s no surprise that BB cream is one of the hottest trends in the beauty industry.
Have A Good Time I am about to reveal one of the best beauty Christmas tips of all time, so sit comfortably and listen up. Here it is: enjoy yourself. It sounds so simple, but whatever you’re up to this Christmas, make sure you spend time with people you like and spend some time with people who make you feel good about yourself. Having a great time is the perfect beauty treatment because when you’re having a great time it shows: your skin glows, your eyes brighten and everyone warms to you and wants to spend time with you.
GET IN TOUCH... I really hope you enjoyed reading my Christmas beauty tips. For any advice go follow my beauty blog at www.beautyology.co.uk where you can keep up with all the latest trends. You can also find me on social media pages such as Instagram and Twitter @beautyologylara WINTER 2016
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DYSLEXIA
Helping children to achieve
Anita Hill from Elevate Eleven talks about helping children with dyslexia. How do you plan when there is no handbook and no picture of the finished product? Last month our daughter Alicia (19) jumped out of an aeroplane, free falling at 120mph from 12,000 feet over the Great Barrier Reef… completely out of control, yet having the time of her life. Somehow she felt that secondary school prepared her for that – balancing homework, extra-curricular activities, making friends, working weekends, embodying the best and worst of life – now backpacking around SE Asia, NZ and Australia after having achieved excellent A level results. So what does your child need from secondary school? 30
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We have a passion for children achieving their full potential – attaining places at selective schools, if appropriate, engaging with education and being challenged academically, perhaps with specific learning difficulties – organisation, coordination, memory issues – all obstacles to be overcome. 10% of the population have dyslexia to a certain degree and would benefit from additional support, extra time in exams etc. Assistive technology, a good SENCo, general awareness of pupils’ needs, can help families through the education maze but how many such pupils emerge with their self-esteem unscathed? Elevate Eleven wants to support your child’s ‘journey’ and make it a positive
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experience. If you are one of the families with a dyslexic child there is actually a lot of support out there. The British Dyslexia Association and Dyslexia Action have a wealth of material on their websites. If your child finds it difficult to remember instructions, is forgetful, can’t find the right names for objects and can’t break down words when they are reading, it may be worth asking your school for their opinion.
These difficulties will ultimately affect their learning throughout school. We are currently supporting primary school
children around Esher with computerbased games to elevate their learning in literacy, numeracy,
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10% OF THE POPULATION HAVE DYSLEXIA TO A CERTAIN DEGREE AND WOULD BENEFIT FROM ADDITIONAL SUPPORT.
working memory and touch-typing, together with specialist dyslexia tuition. We are now extending this to support secondary school children at Hinchley Wood Secondary and Esher High schools with a more studyskills based approach for the older children. As parents of a dyslexic teenager we completely understand the frustration of them trying to learn, but not being able to remember, feeling comparatively less capable even when IQ tests say otherwise and them muddling through life, losing travel cards, phones, revision notes, etc. Whatever you do, don’t travel the dyslexia path alone! Please email us if you would like to discuss how we can support you best.
GET IN TOUCH... Elevate Eleven provides small group tuition for 11 plus and in collaboration with ‘Achieve Now’ we provide tuition for dyslexia (Primary) and Study Skills (Secondary). We are concerned for pupils’ and parents’ well-being and hold various events throughout the year for young people and parents. Contact us at info@elevateeleven.com for further details. WINTER 2016
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N E D L O G Surbiton Hockey Club, tucked behind the houses on Sugden Road, is home to three of T Team GB’s Olympians. Here’s Hollie, Georgie and Giselle’s road to Rio... In the four year run up to Rio the GB and England Women had a training squad of 30 players, training 5 days a week at the Bisham Abbey training centre, making hockey a full time job. Current ladies Captain Sarah Haycroft was also part of the training group. TTraining not only involved hockey training but also other areas such as strength and conditioning, training in the gym & working with the psychology team to help prepare for the pressure of the Olympic games. The team and the 3 Surbiton Olympic medallists were very successful and also won a gold medal at the Euros and silver at the Commonwealth Games From the four years of training and tournaments the team was selected for Rio a month out from the Games. On the selection Giselle said ‘it was terrifying waiting for the news. We were waiting on an email which was to be sent at 6pm on the day of selection, 32
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once I had opened it I was buzzing to see my name on list of selected players. I wasn’t expecting it and it was a dream come true.’ For hockey the Olympic Games is the pinnacle of the sport. Therefore, winning a gold medal is the highest achievement that any hockey player could wish for. r Hollie Webb was lucky k enough to score the winning penalty in the final to take GB to glory. She looked at it in a very calm way, ‘it was just another penalty and it was not the end of the world if I did not score, also I knew it was likely that Maddie (Hinch) would save the last Dutch penalty.’ Hockey is a great sport and the sport is very lucky k to have such great role models such as Georgie, Giselle and Hollie. Turn the page for our Q&A with Hollie
N Giselle Ansley Age 24
Hollie Webb W Age 27 Hollie started out playing hockey at Belper hockey club after seeing an advertisement in her local primary school. Hollie studied Economics at the University of Sheffi f eld and made her England debut while still at university. In the run up to the Rio games Hollie has been balancing her life as an athlete fitting in part time work as an accountant around a full schedule of hockey training at the Bisham Abbey training base.
Giselle is from Plymouth Devon and started playing hockey at a very young age after watching her mother playing whilst she sat pitch side in her pushchair. r It was not long before she took to the field herself, playing for Paignton Junior hockey club. She is also a talented cricketer and played to regional level before she decided to turn her attentions to hockey. After school Giselle when on to Loughborough University where she studied Sport and Exercise Science and played hockey for the University. She still enjoys watching other sports and coaches hockey when she is not training.
Georgie Twigg Age 26 Georgie TTwigg is from Lincoln and started playing hockey at school at a young age. Away from hockey Georgie has been studying for a law degree and now post Rio is starting her career in a law firm. This has proved hard trying to balance a full time training commitment 5 days a week and also completing a degree. Georgie is the most experienced of the three ladies’ and has been to two Olympic games also bringing back a bronze medal from London.
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on Hockey & that Golden feeling
Over 100 kids visited the club to meet their local Gold Medallist and ask her some questions... How did you get into Hockey? I saw a poster in my Derbyshire primary school when I was 8 years old and wanted to give it a whirl. I did a Sunday morning trial and loved it. I was 13 years old when I got selected for the under 16’s England trials.
How did it feel when your goal clinched the gold? I’m about to turn 26. The feeling when we won was as exciting as all my 25 Christmas mornings put together!
What other hobbies do you have?
Was it a huge pressure to score the winning goal?
Eating, sleeping and shopping… we play hockey most of the time. I am also training at university to be an accountant.
I knew if executed well I could score. I thought to myself I know I can do it and I can only do my best if I don’t.
Would you like to be in the next Olympics?
How did you celebrate?
I would like to go to Tokyo and I’m going to train really hard.
I did a lot of jumping up and down! On the day I won the medal I wore it the whole time and at night it slept on the pillow next to me.
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Who are your hockey idols? All of my team, including Georgie and Giselle.
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What’s happened...
The word ‘Christmas’ is banned in our household until 1st December; however, there is no avoiding the way time accelerates towards Christmas once the children return to school after half term… and at St. Christopher’s Church things become even livelier with the approach of Christmas! There are many events to look forward to, such as the Christingle Café service on 4th December – always popular with children – and the Christmas Carol Service on 18th December. The Bring & Share Lunch on 10th December is also a fun event for the young-at-heart – please sign the sheet at the back of the church if you’d like to come along. 36
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The Crib Service on Christmas Eve is also a must for children and for anyone who really wants to feel the spirit of Christmas (and who can stay awake long enough!) there is the Midnight Mass service that night. Then, of course, for those who are up early enough, the traditional Christmas Day All Age Communion Service is at 10:00am. St. Christopher’s is a lively, living church with facilities which are useful to the whole Hinchley Wood community – which we believe is how every church should relate to its community. Long may this continue!
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I’ve got those Happy Eggs… Back in September St. Christopher’s Church once again played host to a Film Unit – this time for the crew working on the latest Happy Eggs advert. The filming took place over two days at the Victorian house in Manor Road North and the crew were pleased to be able to eat breakfast and lunch in the Church. Sadly for Maria, they escaped before she could rope them into her Zumba class…
Fun in the Community Hinchley Wood Fun Day on Saturday 10th September was the only day in a hot dry fortnight when it rained. And did it rain! Nevertheless, those who braved the weather were warmly welcomed and some shelter was provided.
As usual, St Christopher’s Church had a stall; this year children and adults took part in a free craft activity, using crossshaped card to which they added colour and ‘God loves you’ stickers to make a book mark to take home. Keeping the crafts dry was a bit of a challenge, but a free activity out of the rain was obviously appreciated!
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Interregnum update... And we’re off!! Mark Schuringa, Warden of St. Christopher’s Church, shares some good new with the Parish about the future of St. Christopher’s Church. Our ability to pay for a new Vicar, now and going forward, was the main requirement set by the Diocese. They wanted us to show that they can be confident in St. Christopher’s ability to afford the full cost of a Vicar as well as contribute to the overall cost of the Diocese. In other words, to pay our Parish Share. We have made very significant improvements in our financial health, mainly by contributions from our congregation, but also by becoming more energy efficient, by increasing revenue from lettings and by general cost-cutting measures. We have presented our budget for the next 5 years to the Diocese, and I am very pleased to say that this has been approved. That means that our financial situation no longer stands in the way of appointing a new incumbent. Thank you so much to all who have helped to make this happen. The other main requirement is for the PCC to be clear on its vision for the Church, and what kind of person would be best equipped to make it happen.
This then results in a “statement of needs and Parish Profile”. The PCC have completed this work, have presented it to the Diocese and are looking to have it signed off at the end of November. We believe that the Diocese will accept our vision and consequently move us on to the next step, which is advertising the vacancy. We will be taking the necessary steps to go “live” with advertising our vacancy first thing in January, with a view to appoint a new Vicar as soon as possible. We are very aware of the toll that not having a full time vicar has had on everybody. It’s not been easy but we are now in a position to look forward with confidence. What we have achieved in the last year is no mean feat and it’s completely justified to be proud of what we have done. Hinchley Wood is a great community and St. Christopher’s has a lot to contribute to it. As the Diocese say, there is no reason why, with the help of God, we would not flourish. Onwards and upwards!
WANT TO ADVERTISE IN THE MAGAZINE? Whether it’s a quarter, half, full or double page, if you want your business to reach over 2000 homes in Hinchley Wood, please contact the Parish Office on 020 8398 9095 or email office@stchristopherschurch.org.uk
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Christmas Services 2016 Sunday 27th November - Advent Sunday 10:00am Sung Communion Service
Friday 2nd December 3:30-6:00pm: Messy Christmas
Sunday 4th December - Advent 2 4:00pm Christingle Café with tea & cakes
Sunday 11th December - Advent 3 10:00am Sung Communion Service
Sunday 18th December - Advent 4 10:00am All Age Communion Service 6:00pm Christmas Carol Service followed by refreshments
Saturday 24th December- Christmas Eve 3:00pm Crib Service 11:30pm Midnight Mass
Sunday 25th December - Christmas Day 10:00am All Age Communion Service
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What’s on...
Take a look at all the great activities that are happening every day at the Hinchley Wood Community Hub. Weekdays during term time: Christopher Robin Nursery School (Hall)
Mondays: 9:15am-11:30: 7:00pm-9:00pm: 7:30pm-10:30pm: 1st Monday each month:
Zumba and Zumba Gold classes with Maria Mitchell (Church) Pilates with Zoe Bennett (Church) Broadway Sequence Dance (Hall) Theology at The Angel (8:00pm at The Angel Pub)
Tuesdays: 10:30am-12:15am: 5:30pm-7:00pm: 6:30pm-7:30pm: 7:30pm-9:00pm: 7:30pm-9:30pm:
The Creation Station – babies and toddlers classes (church) Yoga with Judith Richards (Hall) Jan Smith Fitness Class (Church) Yoga with Jane Howard (Hall) Line Dancing (Church)
Wednesdays: 9:30am-11:00am: 1:00pm-2:30pm: 3:00pm-4:15pm: 8:00pm-10:00pm: 1st Wednesday each month: 2nd Wednesday each month: 4th Wednesday each month:
Stay & Play (Church) Yoga with Judith Richards (Hall) Yoga with Judith Richards (Hall) Kung Fu with Andy King (Hall) Girls@Georgie’s (8:00pm at Georgie’s Coffee Shop) Mother’s Union Monthly Meeting (7:30pm in the Vestry) Women’s Wednesday Fellowship (7:30pm at Hinchley Wood School)
Thursdays: 9:15am-10:30am: 4:15pm-6:00pm: 4:45pm-6:15pm: 6:00pm-8:00pm: 7:00pm-8:00pm:
Zumba with Maria Mitchell (Church) Elevate Eleven (Tutoring group) (Hall) Elevate Eleven (Tutoring group) (Church) Weight Watchers (Hall) Zumba Gold – Beginners (Church)
Fridays: 6:00pm-7:00pm: 1st Friday each month:
Andy King’s Children’s Kung Fu class (Hall) Messy Church (3:30pm in the Church)
Saturdays: 8:30am-10:00am:
Yoga with Anna Holmes/Nicola Pritchard (Hall)
The church is also regularly used by the National Blood Transfusion Service; as a Polling Station for Elmbridge and for ABRSM music exams. Hinchley Wood School and Hinchley Wood Primary School use the church for various assemblies and concerts and it is also often used by stage companies, dance companies and local choirs for rehearsals and performances.
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A message from Rev Caroline Mullins until Christmas arrives. We also have Church services to help us prepare: Come and join us at the familyoriented Christingle Café on Sunday 4th December (4pm) where we all put together our Christingles from oranges, cocktail sticks and sweets and see if we can wait until we get home before all the sweets disappear! Or come along to the Carol Service (6pm) on Sunday 18th December and sing some of your favourite carols by candlelight.
Christmas goodies may have arrived in the shops several months ago, but we still wait with expectation for Christmas Day to come. Perhaps you have an Advent Calendar in your home, and enough self-control only to open one of its windows each day! This is the season the Church calls Advent – and it means quite literally ‘Coming’. Christmas Day is coming. Jesus is coming as a baby in Bethlehem. But meanwhile we wait. The Advent Calendar is intended to help us wait. To count down the days 42
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And when we get to Christmas itself, we have a Crib service for families at 3pm on Christmas Eve; our Midnight Communion service begins at 11.30pm also on Christmas Eve; and our Christmas Day family communion service is at 10am – giving you plenty of time to get up and open stockings first! But as we celebrate the baby born in Bethlehem, Jesus our Emmanuel - ‘God with us’ – do also spare a thought and say a prayer for those who live in Bethlehem now, cut off by a concrete wall 8 metres high. And pray for God’s peace and love to transform our world until God’s kingdom comes here on earth as it is already in heaven. Happy Christmas to you all from Rev Caroline and all at St Christopher’s Church.
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Regular services Here’s a list of all the regular services that are held at St. Christopher’s Church.
Sunday services 1st Sunday of the Month 10:00am All Age Communion Service (with band) 4:00pm Evening Prayer (a quiet, prayerful service)
2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays of the Month 10:00am Sung Communion Service (with Choir & GodZone for children) 4:00pm Evening Prayer (a quiet, prayerful service)
3rd Sunday of the Month 10:00am All Age Communion Service (with band) 4:00pm Mustard Seeds (a short service for families with young children)
Weekday services 1st Wednesday of the Month 11:30am Midweek Communion with Mother’s Union (all welcome)
3rd Wednesday of the Month 11:30am Prayers for St. Christopher’s Church
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Sharing God’s work Vicar
Servers Team
Vacancy
Ivan Burnside and Sean Warren
Curate
Sacristy Team
Reverend Caroline Mullins Rev.carolinemullins@gmail.com 020 8224 3334
Hilda Highley, Jean Hoseason and Caroline Mullins
Pastoral Assistants
Dave Ellis
Liz Hammond 020 8786 6802 Margaret Thompson 020 8398 4156
GodZone Sunday School
Parish Administrator
Stay & Play
Mandy Ali Contact via Parish Office
Wednesday mornings 9:30am-11:00am For pre-school children and parents, grandparents and all carers.
Parish Office Open 9:00–3:00pm, Monday-Friday 020 8398 9095 office@stchristopherschurch.org.uk
Churchwardens
Band and Choir Leader Jane Barnett
020 8398 4082
Mothers’ Union Contact via Parish Office Branch Contact: Jean Hoseason Branch Treasurer: Moira Beardshall
Mark Schuringa 020 8339 8841 mark@dittonwinetraders.co.uk Margaret Thompson 020 8398 4156 Harefield150@btinternet.com
Women’s Wednesday Fellowship
Deputy Churchwardens
Mandy Ali Parish Office 020 8398 9095 office@stchristopherschurch.org.uk
Celia Francis Eileen Griffiths
020 8398 0657 020 8398 6168
Jean Hayes Maureen Price
020 8398 1914 020 8398 2561
Church & Hall Bookings
Parochial Church Council
Hinchley Wood Magazine Team
Heather Allen, Jane Barnett, Moira Beardshall, Ann Ellis, Celia Francis, Eileen Griffiths, Liz Hammond, Revd. Caroline Mullins, Mark Schuringa, Margaret Thompson, Imina Wylde
Contact via Parish Office Advertising & Marketing: Rachel Herbert Production & Distribution: Mandy Ali Revenue & Marketing: Imina Wylde Art Director: Jon Usher Busy Izzy Columnist: Isobel Ash History Columnist: Roger Thompson Illustrator: Lucinda Kidney Photographer: Darren Salanson
Deanery Synod Representatives Liz Hammond
PCC Secretary Heather Allen
020 8339 0850
Gift Aid Administrator Moira Beardshall
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Campaigning for families Antonia Wilson, the Diocesan President & Emly Deanery Co-ordinator of Mothers’ Union Guildford Diocese discusses the core values of the MU. The Hinchley Wood section of the MU met in September and discussed the Core Values of the MU. Members present stated their own Core Value which led to discussion on the main Values of the MU. Pro-Marriage and Pro-Family elements were discussed and the changing nature of families. No baptised Christian is excluded from membership – the days of discrimination changed over 40 years ago in the UK!! Anyone can join, either as members, if baptised, or supported if not. Since its inception the MU has campaigned for improvement in the lives of all, but especially women and children. In 1929 the MU successfully petitioned parliament for the increase in age for marriage for both boys and girls, at that time set at 14 for boys and 12 years old for girls (!), to be raised to 16. Advocacy continues to be a very important Core Value, with current and recent petitions including the
Bye Buy childhood campaign against sexualisation of children – retailers now not being allowed to sell inappropriate clothing (such as a bra and pants set for 7 years old with the Playboy bunny on!!) or toys. Members of the MU are asked regularly by government agencies for opinions on current social and justice issues. If you are willing to voice an opinion please let us know. You could join our regular e-group who respond to such requests. Membership is very much open to all, so please contact us and join us to see what we do and who we are.
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Handbags, handcuffs and afternoon tea Our summer meetings began with Sheila Willis telling us of all the changes she’s seen during her career in the police force in her amusing talk entitled ‘From Handbags to Handcuffs’. In July it was our annual afternoon tea party, where we had fundraising stalls for our 2017 Charity, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. About 40 people enjoyed a delicious selection of food provided by our committee. The September meeting was an illustrated talk on Japan by Jean Hayes and our AGM was in October. Current outings are mainly to theatre events at Vera Fletcher Hall by car. Each 2nd Sunday of the month WWF members have a singles’ roast lunch at Georgie’s Wine & Coffee café. For the remainder of 2016 we are looking forward to a talk in November, while our Christmas refreshments and talk on ‘The Foundling Hospital’ will be shared with The Mothers’ Union on 14th December. In 2017 our Programme includes talks about Noel Coward, The Alzheimer’s Society, Secret Classrooms – Cold War, English Cheeses, Life at The Bar, ‘Oh Yes I Did’ and ‘Who Dun the Who-
Dunnits’. We will also have our annual lunch party and tea party as well as outings during the year.
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To understand why Hinchley Wood grew so fast during a time of growing unemployment and desperation we must look to the contradictions and regional inequalities of the time which sadly remain with us to this day. In 1929, following a crash on the London Stock Exchange the year before, share prices in the USA suffered a disastrous fall. There were many reasons for this, with a lack of financial controls and excessive speculation being accompanied by agricultural over-production and an unsound basis for many industries. The great loss of financial confidence led to the Great Depression of the early thirties. The depression caused prices to go down across the world and was the cause of terrible suffering for the unemployed. Unemployment rose rapidly in Britain when the depression started but started to fall just as rapidly by 1936. People who stayed in work were actually better off than before as the fall of interest rates and the price of goods and commodities 52
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meant that their purchasing power increased. In the North of England the heavy industries that once were the mainstay of our economy began to suffer both due to falling demand and the rise of overseas competition. In the South East of the country a whole range of light industry had grown up all around London and surrounding counties. These industries benefitted from the demand for goods from the growing middle class. As London was the focus not just for government but for more and more head offices and administrative centres there was also an increasing demand for educated office workers. With a lot more money about the desire to own a house began to increase. During the thirties the population of London itself fell but this was largely because so many people had moved to the suburbs and surrounding areas. Hinchley Wood, with its strong transport links and support from Esher Council, was one of the beneficiaries of this growth. Young couples gave
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up their rented accommodation in London and moved out to live in their own homes. The cheap interest rates of the time were exploited by building societies that launched large advertising campaigns urging bright young people to buy their own property. Many of these couples were to make up the population of Hinchley Wood.
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WE ARE EXTREMELY LUCKY TO STILL HAVE SUCH A THRIVING COMMUNITY CENTRE.
In Hinchley Wood, GT Crouch (see previous article) sold three quarters of his land to three other developers to hasten the building process. Naturally he kept the best land near the station for himself. If you walk around Hinchley Wood today you will see differences in style between roads as each developer used his own designs. As a result, by the end of the thirties, the adult population was over two thousand. Hinchley Wood was an electoral ward and had a Residents’ Association; a church hall for services and local shops which overlooked Hinchley Wood Memorial Gardens. Such gardens were typical in the 1930’s as it was thought that this kind of community focus with
all the facilities one could want would always be around. Sadly, the London suburbs and surrounding areas are littered with the fading remnants of such projects. We are extremely lucky to still have such a thriving community centre. There were two very important features of this embryonic settlement. In 1928, before the beginning of Hinchley Wood, Miss Marion Barker built a garage on what is now the site of the Shell Station. This was a highly speculative venture counting on passing trade from the Kingston by Pass. With power provided by car engine and water brought in her risky enterprise paid off immediately and she was soon employing a mechanic and two pump attendants and doing a roaring trade. As the village was built and public services were brought in she made more improvements to cater for her growing customer base. Esher Filling Station, as she called it, was to play a very important role in the early life of our village. No less important was the Hinchley Wood Hotel. Built as a road house to cater for passing traffic, it soon also became the village pub. Providing drinks, food and accommodation, for many years it was a great asset to the village. Its demise many years later brought about much controversy and perhaps Hinchley Wood’s finest hour.
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Making a splash!
This term we have taken part in Aquafun a fun swimming gala for Rainbows, Brownies and Guides in Dittons District. 1st Hinchley Wood Brownies came third at Aquafun. There were 7 Brownie teams competing. Chessington Camp was enjoyed by all the girls they enjoy the rides but not the queues. It was the last weekend to ride Professor Burps Bubble Works! It is really good to do a District Camp including Brownies and Guides. Unfortunately it was very wet and windy on Saturday evening a couple of gazebos and a tent were broken. The main pizza and pasta meal in the evening was very good.
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IN BRIEF... This term 2nd Hinchley Wood Brownies have made Fruit Kebabs, we have done some craft activities related to Diwali and also to Halloween and Roald Dahl Day. We went to Harvest Church Parade and Remembrance Service.
Guides from Hinchley Wood and Long Ditton had a fantastic trip to Switzerland in the Summer. This is a picture of the group outside Hari’s Chalet in Adelboden.
We are doing entertainment for the residents of Emberbrook before Christmas and holding an end of term disco. We are also doing our Circus skills badge.
We visited Bern, Jungfraujoch (the highest railway station in Europe), we did Chocolate making and Scootering. Our Young Leaders made their promises at Our Chalet, the first Girlguiding World Centre.
As a District we are going to see The Wind in the Willows at the Rose Theatre.
GET IN TOUCH... Hinchley Wood is part of the Dittons District. Our Joint District Commissioners are Sue Rodger and Lesley Sullivan who can also be contacted for information about units in Hinchley Wood, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton and Weston Green. Sue’s email is: sue_c_rodger@hotmail.com Lesley’s email is: lesleysullivan@hotmail.co.uk WINTER 2016
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World Record for st 1 Hinchley Wood Cubs
This year Cub Scouts all over the world have been celebrating the Centenary of Cub Scouting. The Cub section, known then as Wolf Cubs, was formed in 1916 following the success of the Scouts, which started in 1907. As part of these celebrations 1st Hinchley Wood along with the rest of Esher District decided to do something special. Earlier this Summer, shortly after our Cub expedition to Brownsea Island. Cubs from across Esher District got together to successfully create the world’s largest human badge and so become Guinness World Record holders. As well as this record Esher District Cubs also designed a totem pole 58
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using ideas from Cubs across the District. This was unveiled at Polyapes, our District campsite, during the Cub Centenary Celebration at the end of October.
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Busy Beavers
This year’s summer camp took place in Scotland, near Oban, where we got our fill of typical Scottish weather! Despite this, it was a great success with some exciting mountaineering, kayaking, sea fishing and coasteering as well as completing a number of D of E expeditions on the Isle of Mull. Whilst we even had a clear view from the top of Ben Nevis the highlight of the camp for the older scouts was Via Ferrata a high-altitude climbing experience!
Night Hike Back at the start of October our Scouts took part in one of the most exciting and challenging District Scout competitions, the Esher District Night hike. This is a real test of navigation skills as it is done at night, making it that much harder. We won the competition by a significant margin, with our training team achieving the 2nd highest score.
Our Beavers have had a busy start to the autumn term. They have completed their cycling badge, had a visit from the Chelsea Foundation and spent an evening cooking international food: sushi, samosas, cheesecake and tiramisu. All made and tasted by the Beavers without any after effects!
Scout Christmas Post This year we will continue our ever-popular Christmas postal service covering Hinchley Wood and the surrounding area. Only 30p per item. Please support this service where the proceeds will all go towards the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Trust - www.kssairambulance. org.uk. The service will run from Wednesday 7th December until Tuesday 20th December.
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Please Sir can I have some more?
The children at Hinchley Wood Primary School (HWPS) have been excitedly settling into the expansive buildings works completed by this summer from new classrooms to the brand new dining experience. The new dining hall and kitchen facilities have proven very successful. The catering company Pabulum won the contract to deliver outstanding food and the children have been thoroughly enjoying their lunch times with a 90% uptake of school diners leaving only 10% having packed lunches. The menus are not only incredible with well-balanced nutritional hot meals but the whole experience has enhanced the social values upheld in and around the school. 60
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Being a Value Based Education school the importance of the ‘whole’ individual is imperative for their social and mental well-being as well as their academic achievement. This holistic approach to the teaching curriculum
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THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE HAS ENHANCED THE SOCIAL VALUES UPHELD IN THE SCHOOL.
Further news, the Hinchley Wood Primary School Association, our volunteer parents who endeavour to raise funds for the school, have been extremely busy and successful this term with a rip roaring bingo evening, a splendid fireworks night and Christmas fair on the 3rd of December which has brought fun, funds and unity to the school community.
and the whole school experience aims to provide the tools and a well-rounded approach to what can be a stressful life in this 21st century. HWPS continually strives at using values in a positive way for each child to be a successful learner and community member. On this note, this term also provided the children alongside their parents and teachers the opportunity to be part of anti-bullying workshops. Educational Theatre Company, Firehorse Productions, delivered a very informative and interactive hour long stage show ‘Sticks & Stones’ covering the very important topics of bullying and how to deal with it as a child, parent and school. The show was really enjoyed by the parents and children alike.
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A taste of the West End
Year 9 students at Hinchley Wood School were given a taste of what it is like to perform in West End musical theatre recently. In a series of workshops designed to help develop students’ confidence and musical performance skills, a team of West End professionals took the Year 9s through the process of learning, rehearsing and performing songs from hit shows such as Wicked, Blood Brothers and The Jersey Boys. The ‘professionals’ were part of Stage Ed - a group founded and run by two 62
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actors with nearly three decades of West End experience between them, Stephen Palfreman and Mike Southern – and included a musical director and choreographer. Students and professionals alike had their work cut out, with just an hour and 20 minutes for each class to learn a song and dance routine from scratch! However, they all rose to the challenge and the seven groups came together at the end of the workshops to put on a very proficient show for parents.
COMMUNITY
Autism Centre officially open Around 50 students, staff, parents and local dignitaries, including Dominic Raab MP, gathered at Hinchley Wood School to mark the formal opening of a purpose-built autism centre. The NAS Hinchley Wood Cullum Centre is the third of four specialist centres that the National Autistic Society and Surrey County Council are planning to open in the area, thanks to generous financial support from the Cullum Family Trust. Two centres are already open at Salesian School and Rodborough School. The aim of the centre is to help students on the autism spectrum to thrive in mainstream lessons, by providing them with specialist support from trained staff and a calm setting to retreat to if they become overwhelmed. Hinchley Wood welcomed its first four students in September and they are already settled in and enjoying their time in the centre as well as in the
main school. Through the centre, students can access additional academic support as well as a range of other services, including occupational, speech and language therapies and life skills lessons. There are different teaching spaces and a chill-out room, a break out area and roof garden for students to go to if everything becomes too much. Ben Bartlett, Headteacher at Hinchley Wood School, said: “We are delighted to have been able to work so closely with the National Autistic Society and the Cullum Family Trust to create an environment in which youngsters on the autism spectrum are able to flourish and fulfil their potential. It has given staff and Governors at the school great pleasure to see our first four NAS Cullum Centre students settle so well and bring so much to the Hinchley Wood School community.”
Calling all ‘Old Hinchley Woodians’... Tea and tours of Hinchley Wood School were the order of the day for former students who attended the launch event of their new alumni association, The Old Hinchley Woodians, on Saturday 1st October. 100 guests were hosted by a group of current students in the school’s NAS Cullum Centre as they spent the afternoon exchanging stories and memories of their time at Hinchley Wood. The reminiscences covered a wide time span with ages of the former students ranging from mid-twenties
to seventies. They were joined by the Mayor of Elmbridge, Councillor Tannia Shipley, local Councillor Janet Turner and one of their former teachers, Mr Humphrey Clucas. The afternoon was a great hit with the ‘former students; Roger Higgins, a student from 1960, commented: ”Brilliant school – three generations of my family have been through….” and teacher Mr Clucas, who taught at Hinchley Wood from 1974 – 1990, said it was “good to be back after 26 years!” WINTER 2016
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SURBITON HOCKEY CLUB
Making the BIG time
Surbiton Hockey Club is the second oldest club in the UK founded in 1874 and is currently the largest. It runs 9 Men’s and 9 Ladies’ teams and has almost 1000 junior players ranging from age 6 up to 18 years old playing at the club. The club is not only the largest but one of the most successful, having both men’s and ladies’ 1st team’s in the national premier league, with the ladies having been champions for the last 3 years in a row. The junior section of the club is also shining bright, winning countless national titles over the last few seasons, last season saw the most 64
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successful one to date reaching 7 out of the 8 national finals and winning 5 of them. Surbiton is not all about the performance sides of the club; the junior section start aged 6, there is the new Vintage veteran side and Back to Hockey has started on Wednesday nights giving the opportunity to people to try out hockey in a fun environment. Surbiton has a great family centred atmosphere and is a great place to not only play hockey but also to socialise away from the hockey pitch. For more information about the club and how to join, visit www.surbitonhc.com The clubhouse in Thames Ditton
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FEATURE
Busy Groundhog day... As the film depicts, the same day over, and over. Doing the same things repetitively. For example, my cycle to work: bike out of shed; rucksack packed; helmet on; waterproof on; pedal. Then there are the things that happen before I even get to the bike. The kids will NOT: get up; get dressed; brush their teeth; switch off the tele; stop arguing; listen; get their shoes on… the list is endless. It’s actually a relief when I’m finally on my way.
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I GO INTO THE CUBICLE A FLUORESCENT YELLOW CATERPILLAR AND COME OUT A BUTTERFLY, OR IN MY CASE A MOTH! I do love the morning cycle and the familiar things that happen en route. The same families walking their children to school, the dangerous drivers (including cyclists), the potholes, the smooth tarmac on fast superhighway, the slow traffic congested bits and dicing with death when it comes to the school crossing lollipop man. If I try to cross before the children’s heels are on
Izzy the pavement, I am in severe trouble. Even if I edge my bike out slightly before we get the all clear, I get ‘HEELS’ shouted at me. When I get to work, I then have to overcome my inability to enter the building. My security pass is an issue, usually having to delve it out from the bottom of my bag, and then detangle from my necklace. And I’ve lost count the number of times I’ve walked into the automatic glass sliding entrance doors… I’m not sure how I actually manage to do this. I must just have bad timing. Then there’s the days my hands have become so cold that I can’t work my fingers to get my helmet off and that’s when I make good use of the security guard. When I do get to work, I make a dash for the changing rooms before too many colleagues see me in my attractive cycling gear. It is here, I go through my metamorphosis. I go into the cubicle a fluorescent yellow caterpillar and come out a butterfly, or in my case a moth! So like Bill Murray in the film, I am trapped in a time warp. I am doomed to relive my commute to work over and over again, until I get it right... and only then can I move on to the next day. Turn to the next page to find out three ways to crack the monotony of your groundhog day.
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INSPIRATION
The Everyman Cinema Lounge in style, in front of the ‘big screen’, at the Everyman in Esher. r Watch the latest film from the comfort W of large sofas whilst being served food and drink. From beer and wine to pizzas, burgers and hot dogs. www.everymancinema.com/esher
Hampton Court Ice Rink
Esher Commons Orienteering
TTake a spin on the ice, with the Palace as a backdrop, at Hampton Court ice rink. Enjoy a skating session on the gleaming ice by day, or see the palace lit up after dark as you skate under the night sky k.
Unleash your inner explorer. r Esher Commons offers a wide range of permanent orienteering courses. There are 1.5km courses for beginners, and 5km blue courses for experienced orienteers.
www.hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk
www.slow.org.uk/about/poc
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LOCAL DIRECTORY CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Christopher Robin Ballet Bugs Nursery School Ballet classes for pre-school children 07889 621207 balletbugs@outlook.com
Open daily 01372 469120 tor@christopherrobinnursery.co.uk
The Creation Station
Elevate Eleven
Art and Crafts for babies and toddlers 020 3652 4578 or 07592 504464 emmawhite@thecreationstation.co.uk
Professional tutoring for children 01372 466700 info@elevateeleven.com
Stage Studio
NCT Bumps, Babies & Toddlers
Children’s Theatre Group 07907 477 135 or 07907 477135 Email: info@stagestudio.co.uk
Every Friday, 3.00-5.00pm at Sandown Playcafe £4.50 - Includes play and hot drink. All welcome. branch.esher@nct.org.uk or our Facebook page
French School Ma Petite Ecole French tuition from age 2 - adult Celine Matthews 020 8224 5672 / 07958 055517 celinematthews@ntlworld.com
HEALTH & FITNESS Jan Smith Fitness Classes
Yoga with Judith Richards Iyengar Yoga Classes
07967 891036 jan@jansmithfitness.co.uk
Yogadham223@gmail.com
Yoga with Anna & Nicola
Yoga with Jane Howard
Iyengar Yoga Classes annaholmes1@btinternet.com nicolapritchard@googlemail.com
Iyengar Yoga Classes 07768 023213 Yogadham223@gmail.com
Maria Mitchell Fitness
Ultimate Wellbeing
Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Strong
Pilates Classes
07944 571934
m_mitchell@live.co.uk
07986 659959 jojamespilates@gmail.com
Kung Fu with Andy King
Broadway Sequence Dance
Adults’ and Children’s Kung Fu classes
Dance Club
07825 563054 sifuandyking@gmail.com
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020 8890 0233
bkdeane@hotmail.co.uk
HAIR & BEAUTY No. Eight Hair Salon 8 Manor Road North, Hinchley Wood. KT10 0SH 020 8398 8896
HOUSE & GARDEN Crossy’s Home & Garden The Finishing Touch T 26-28 Manor Road North, Hinchley Wood. KT10 0SH 020 8398 2828 www.crossys.co.uk w
Rowan House, 9 Manor Road South, Hinchley Wood. KT10 0PY 020 8398 6855 info@thefinishingtouchltd.com
Heritage g Landscape Gardens
Ben Malone TTree Surgger y & Garden Services
19 Claygate Lane, Thames Ditton. KT7 0DL 020 8398 0100/07957 355040 paul@pdowning.co.uk
0781 7791046 bmalonetreecare@gmail.com
Esher Picture Framing
Spike Media Ltd
28 Claygate Lane Hinchley Wood. KT10 0AQ 020 8398 2457 drew.hill1@btinter w net.com
28 Claygate Lane Hinchley Wood. KT10 0AQ 020 8398 2457 drew.hill1@btinter w net.com
PETS Royvon Dog Hotels & Tr T aining Sandy Cottage, Portsmouth Road, Esher, KT10 9AW 020 8819 7374 www.ro w yvon.co.uk
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