Summer 2017 by St Christopher's Hinchley Wood

SUMMER 2017

GARDENING FOR SUMMER BEAUTY TIPS OUT N ABOUT & MORE!

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A COMMUNITY MAGAZINE BRINGING YOU THE NEWS & VIEWS FROM AROUND THE VILLAGE

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CONTENTS

Interior design to give your home some Summer-time sparkle

Discover top tips from our Beauty Blogger

FEATURES

Andy King takes you through his top tips for keeping safe on the streets

COVER STORY: Chris Gorringe on overseeing Wimbledon for 26 years

Discover one of Iceland’s hidden gems in our new travel feature REGULARS

Be inspired - easy exercises, things to do and Busy Izzy will help your mind, body & soul

Out N About – Enjoy the highlights from Hinchley Wood’s social scene

News & Views – Find out what’s going on in and around the Wood

Wylde on Food – Imina enjoys afternoon tea at The French Tarte

Summer gardening – Paul Downing gives you some top tips

Community – The news from the local schools, clubs and church

Hinchley Wood History – The time St. Christopher’s Church was built

Directory – Connecting you with local businesses for your every need

The Team TEL 020 8398 9095 EMAIL office@ stchristopherschurch.org.uk

Writers Imina Wylde, Rachel Herbert, Mandy Ali, Paul Downing Busy Izzy Columnist Isobel Ash History Columnist Roger Thompson Art Director Jon Usher Design Consultant Paul Stoeter Photographer Darren Salanson Illustrator Lucinda Kidney Production & Distribution Manager Mandy Ali Advertising Karen Wakefield and Joan Walmsley Revenue & Marketing Imina Wylde & Rachel Herbert

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Out ‘N’ About SUMMER SAFARI MASQUERADE BALL Chessington Safari Hotel The HWPSA Summer Safari Masquerade Ball was a huge success. The guests supped bubbles in the sea life aquarium meeting a skunk and Macaw from the zoo and enjoyed a night of fun at the dinner, auction and disco, raising a grand amount of money for the school! Chloe & Sam Butt

Alex & Emma Hudson

Rachel, Chloe, Emma & Imina

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Penny & Heather

Kerry, Juliette, Heidi & Alex

STREET PARTY Medina Avenue, Heathside & Harefield

Chloe

This year, the annual community event included a get-together of the ‘Medina Mummies’ – a local initiative putting young families new to the area in contact with other local families. The sunshine was patchy but people still turned up (armed with nibbles and big smiles) to meet many new faces & catch up with the more familiar ones!

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Emma & Penn

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NEWS & VIEWS

Garsons announces their charity of the year 2017 The award-winning garden centre and farm shop is delighted to support Fabian’s Childhood Cancer Trust. FABIAN’S Childhood Cancer Trust is an organisation set up in memory of local schoolboy, Fabian Bate, who sadly passed away from leukaemia at the age of 12.

A keen gardener throughout his short life, Fabian liked nothing more than visiting Garsons, where he particularly enjoyed spending time in their pickyour-own fields. “We would like to say a huge thank you to Garsons for the wonderful privilege of being their charity of the year,” says Fabian’s mum, Lydia, who founded the organisation with her father. “His favourite pastime was being amongst growing things. He had his own vegetable plot and was fanatical about 06

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growing, amongst other things, herbs. Growing things gave Fabian such joy. Even his name means ‘bean grower’.” Fabian’s Childhood Cancer Trust offers support for families of children who have been diagnosed with cancer. One example is the provision of ‘treat bags’ for parents staying on the wards of the children’s cancer unit at the Royal Marsden Hospital. The charity is also raising vital funds for research into relapsed childhood leukaemia, and has supplied much needed centrifuge testing equipment to help with this research. “This is a truly wonderful charity, making a real difference for local families,” says director of Garsons, Ben Thompson. The family-run business, which has been at the heart of the community for almost 150 years, supports a different charity every year. For more information on Fabian’s Childhood Cancer Trust, visit their website at http://www.fabianstrust.org.uk/

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NCT needs you! NCT Esher seeks to support local parents in Hinchley Wood, Esher and surrounding villages in their first 1000 days. We offer baby first aid courses throughout the year and seasonal social events for you to attend with your little ones. Many of you with young children will have made use of the NCT in recent years. However, the branch has recently been at the point of closing due to a lack of volunteers. As a result we have limited our activities, primarily by no longer running the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nearly Newâ&#x20AC;? sales. We are in desperate need of more volunteers to spare a little of their time to help continue our work. Please e-mail us at branch.esher@nct.org.uk. Dates for your diary 2017: First aid courses: Thursday, September 21st in Claygate and Wednesday, November 22nd in Claygate. Summer event: TBD (see Facebook page for more information). Halloween party: Friday, October 27th at West End Esher Village Hall. Christmas party: Monday, December 18th at the Ministry Centre, Claygate. To book first aid courses and tickets for these events go to https://www. nct.org.uk/branches/esher For more information on these events, and for other parental news, like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/nctesher/

Hinchley Wood School Samba Band snapped at Scout Fair THE Hinchley Wood Scout Fair was given a lively boost by two Hinchley Wood School bands on Saturday 13 May - the Samba and Junior Jazz bands brightened a day that had started rather damp! Led by Year 8 student Louis Lucas, the Samba band paraded around the Hinchley Wood memorial gardens to the delight of local residents, parents and scouts alike. The Junior Jazz band, conducted by Khanyi Thobela, were so popular they had to perform a couple of unrehearsed pieces as an encore!

SAMBA INSTRUMENTS Samba drums are light so can be paraded for hours.

ORIGINS Bands traditionally play Samba in Brazil.

MUSIC The music is very loud so always attracts listeners.

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NEWS & VIEWS

The threat to local Green Belt: Update THE current Newsletter from Hinchley Wood Residents’ Association gives a valuable update on where Elmbridge Council currently stands regarding the Local Plan. The General Election has somewhat muddied the waters with regard to Government policy. However, even before the Election, policies on housing – and particularly the issue of land protected by the Green Belt – was somewhat tangled, leaving local authorities to make hard decisions on whether or not such land could, or should, be released for housing without any guidance from the Government. The strength of feeling stirred up by the consultation on Elmbridge Council’s Local Plan meant that almost 3,800 organisations and local people responded to the consultation, with a staggering 50,000 separate comments – making this an incredible demonstration of local democracy. Elmbridge Council had intended to progress work on the Local Plan according to their published schedule; however, this has proved impossible because of the extension of the Consultation by two weeks, coupled with the number of issues raised. The Government’s promise of a plan to standardise the assessment of housing needs has also been affected by the General Election and Elmbridge Council is waiting for information on this new strategy before it proceeds with the Local Plan.

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Our Councillors have previously stated that every Council Member wishes to protect Elmbridge’s Green Belt from development, but that they were forced to consider all options in an attempt to meet Governmental targets on local housing. However, the strength of opposition from local residents to Elmbridge Council’s Local Plan, and the various issues emanating from their comments, led to the three leaders of Elmbridge’s political parties sending a joint letter to the Rt. Hon. Sajid David, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. It sets out the main concerns of Elmbridge’s residents and seeks clarification on issues such as the preservation of the Green Belt; local infrastructure; and the intended timescale for the delivery of the Local Plan. The letter is on the Council’s website (www.elmbridge.gov.uk/ planning.local-plan) and is well worth reading. A response from Sajid David is still awaited. Rather worryingly, the Residents’ Association has also been advised that Taylor Wimpey has taken an option to purchase One Tree Hill for development at a cost of £2.5m (10% of the full purchase price). Please contact the Residents’ Association if you wish to be involved in consideration of how to respond to any such proposed development. Visit http://www. hinchleywood.org.uk/.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Keep our crime down DESPITE the recent surge in burglaries, we do live in a low crime area, but we all need to be vigilant to protect ourselves from burglary, telephone scams or cybercrime. With the recent spell of hot weather, do remember to secure all doors and windows when you leave the house, even when you are just popping out for a short time. • Fit window locks and secure doors • Install a burglar alarm and set it every time you leave your home • Install security lighting that comes on automatically when approached • Never leave keys or other valuables in reach of a letter box or window • Make sure your house looks occupied even when it isn’t. • Register valuable property on immobilise.com. It’s free of charge and can deter a thief

The rise of card fraud IN the year ending March 2016, 4.7% of card users were victims of card fraud. Over the last 10 years, individuals have become six times more likely to become victims of card fraud than of theft from the person or 17 times more than from a robbery. To protect yourself from cybercrime: •Use strong passwords •Install anti-virus software •Shop safely online – check online retail sites are secure •Download software and application patches when prompted •Check privacy settings on social media For more useful advice on how to protect yourself, your computer, phone and on social networking, do look at the website https:// www.getsafeonline.org/.

Keep off the tracks

GET IN TOUCH WITH THE NHW Check out our website: www.elmbridgenhw.ourwatch.org.uk Are you a member? Want to join? It’s free! You’ll receive our 6-monthly newsletter and regular emails.

I recently saw two boys playing on the railway line. Please warn your children how dangerous this could be.

Contact Chris Burman on: 020 8398 1617 or chrisburman@hotmail.com SUMMER 2017

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Lending a helping hand CHEER (Concern and Help for East Elmbridge Retired) has been operating in Elmbridge for more than 60 years, working with the elderly of Claygate, Cobham, Hinchley Wood, Molesey, The Dittons, Oxshott, Stoke D’Abernon, Weston Green and neighbouring areas. It is a registered charity which seeks to reduce the social isolation of those who are lonely or housebound, also offering advice on alleviating financial hardship. The service CHEER offers is unique, as people are visited and their needs assessed in the privacy of their own homes. CHEER staff can go through options for financial support – such as Attendance Allowance and Blue Badges - helping with the completion of forms or applying for assistance on their behalf. CHEER is able to provide

these services free, thanks to funding received from Elmbridge Borough Council alongside other donations. Elderly people who are housebound or lonely can be put in contact with CHEER’s network of trained volunteers. A dedicated volunteer can make weekly visits which will last for over an hour. During such a visit, the volunteer will typically talk to their friend about how they are, discuss common interests and help with any problems that might have arisen over the week. CHEER organises social events throughout the year for elderly clients and volunteers – such as afternoon tea at local venues and men’s pub lunches – with the aim of helping them to get them out and about.

GET IN TOUCH... To contact CHEER, please email: manager@CHEER-elmbridge.org.uk or call: 01372 8793121. They also have a website: www.cheer-elmbridge.org.uk and a postal address: CHEER, Claygate Centre, Elm Road, Claygate, Surrey. KT10 0EH 10

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FOOD & DRINK

Wylde about food

Imina Wylde went to The French Tarte in Surbiton for a little bit of lunchtime indulgence... Ooh La La!

For our summer food review we are off to The French Tarte in Surbiton, a Café – Patisserie – Boulangerie. The French Tarte has, for many years, seduced with its amazing home-baked bread and the beautiful stylised French pastries and cakes. We arrived at 1pm on a Wednesday and were met with a warm welcome by the team. The décor is very typical for a French Café and epitomises the idea of being the neighbourhood hub and best meeting point for all ages. When we arrived the place had a great buzz. Most tables were occupied with various couples or 12

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groups of up to six people. We were shown to our table, which had been laid out nicely with bone china.

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WE WERE PRESENTED WITH A BEAUTIFUL AND MODERN THREE TIER TEA STAND. Then our lovely host handed us the extensive tea menu. Once our

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with roasted vegetables and feta cheese – all amazingly balanced with herbs. All of these beautiful indulgencies were served warm. The sweet selection was equally as light and delicious. It included a very crisp tart case, with a light milk chocolate and raspberry filling; a hazelnut slice with a hint of coffee and elegantly light raspberry choux pastry; a hazelnut praline, which left you wanting more, and – to cleanse the palate – posset. Then, what afternoon tea would be complete without scones with clotted cream and jam to finish?

tea was ordered we were presented with a beautiful and modern three tier afternoon tea stand, filled with beautiful savoury and sweet bites. The savoury selection comprised walnut bread with brie and caramelized chutney, which cut beautifully through the brie; a delicately flavoured garlic bread, topped with tomatoes and mozzarella; a very light croques monsieur; a very crispy tart finished

The French Tarte’s afternoon tea is amazing and worth the indulgence. You need to book 24 hours in advance. Something that also caught our eye is that The French Tarte offers a supper club every Friday from 6.30pm to 8pm.

The French Tar te 83 Maple Road Surbiton, KT6 4AW (020 8399 1123 www.thefrenchtarte.co.uk) Afternoon Tea Champagne Afternoon Tea Supper Club

£16.50 pp £24.50 pp £12.00 pp

Opening times Mo-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm & 6.30pm-8pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm SUMMER 2017

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HOME & GARDEN

Gardening for Summer Heritage Landscape Gardens give their top tips for July.

SUMMER - the time for holidays and for relaxing in your garden enjoying the efforts of your hard labours. Before you leave for your summer holidays, we have a couple of tips on what to do in your midsummer garden.

Feed your garden

Feed your plants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; boost their growth by giving them plenty of water with a suitable food mix. I use Miracle Grow plant food or slow release granules. This will really boost the flowering power of your perennials, annuals and shrubs. Remember: do not water in full sun or the water droplets will heat up and scorch your plants. Water at the base of the plant to avoid giving the weeds a drink too!

Weeding

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and take over, giving you more work to do. Keeping on top of your weeding stops the spread of seeds, making your garden more manageable.

Cutting strong growing hedges

To make sure that hedges grow densely and evenly, they should be cut several times a year. After the main breeding period of birds from March to late July, you can start cutting your hedges into shape again. To preserve the shapes of boxwood

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trees or bushes, you should cut them back along with other evergreens. For perfect shapes you can create templates from cardboard. Box is a hardy little shrub nd, if it has been allowed to grow out of control, you can cut up to one-third off of it.

Remove dead flowers

Removing wilted flowers is not only done for aesthetic reasons - it also supports the formation of new flowering shoots. The plant can then concentrate its power on the fresh flowers. Moreover, the dead flowers will not become a breeding ground for pests or fungi. Some summer shrubs, like larkspur, produce flowers a second time, in the autumn, when they are cut back after the main flowering.

Lawns

Mow lawns once a week on a high setting for a fresh green finish. If your mower setting is too low you stand the risk of scalping your lawn. One problem this creates is that grass blades photosynthesize to provide food to the roots. By chopping off the majority of this blade, you reduce the amount of energy the roots receive, and this makes for a weak lawn that is more susceptible to stress, insects and disease. Another problem with scalping is it encourages weed growth. Without the dense grass blades to block light, weed seeds are allowed to germinate and grow. In a scalped lawn, weeds can quickly dominate.

Shrub Care

Most spring-flowering shrubs that have finished flowering can be cut back into shape to avoid them overpowering late summer/early autumn flowering plants which will be busy competing for light and space. Be wary of any shrub that may bloom again such as Weigela, Hebe, Bottle Brush etc. Remove any weak or sickly shrubs or plants. Add fresh compost to the area before adding any replacement shrubs.

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 SUMMER 2017

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HOME & GARDEN

The Design Process By Interior decorator and design consultant Elie Jones. “I’ve never hired a designer before! Why do I need to?! How does the process work? It’s a luxury I can’t afford!” Hiring a designer may seem an extravagant and unnecessary expense, but in fact they can help you create your vision, gently push your boundaries and, in the long run, save you time and money by helping you to avoid costly mistakes. Time is so precious and with an overwhelming selection in the marketplace, narrowing choices down to a cohesive scheme can be daunting and incredibly time consuming. Appointing a designer to work alongside you takes the headache out of the process, dilutes your decision making, saves you money and of course, gives you a home that is unique. The Process The first thing I love to know is who you are and how you live; to understand any practicalities or restrictions that need to be considered in your space and discuss any budget and time restraints. All of this takes place in your home. Then we chat about what stays, what goes, what you love and your dream of what your living space will look like - cool, contemporary or classic... The choice is yours. The next stage is to send you a very simple questionnaire which fills in any gaps in the brief as well as understanding your loves and dislikes. These could be regarding colours, furniture style, lighting or finer details like specific metals, artwork and soft furnishings.

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After I’ve measured your space and taken photos it’s fun time! All the while I am searching for inspirational images that will help me discover the look and feel for your space, suggesting colour palettes, planning the room layout and researching items to pull together to complete the design concept. This is presented to you on a board alongside samples of paint, any suggested fabrics and wall and floor treatments. Once this has been agreed we can bring it all to life!

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GET IN TOUCH... Contact Elie for advice on colour, room decor concepts and layouts, wall and floor treatments, soft furnishings, fabrics and all furniture to complete a unique and comfortable home for you to love. For more information please visit www.eliejones.com Call Elie on 07976 665180 or email: me@eliejones.com Follow on instagram and Facebook @eliejonesinteriors SUMMER 2017

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Tax News

A new Finance Bill is expected to be introduced later this year and, if plans are not delayed, the impact of ‘making tax digital’ cannot be underestimated.

Following the decision to call a general election and the need to rush through the Finance Bill 2017, the Government dropped HMRC’s MTD plans from the Finance Bill. A new Finance Bill is expected to be introduced later this year following the general election. HMRC have started piloting MTD with some individuals and businesses and we expect the MTD plans to be reintroduced. We have outlined in brief below the proposals as they were before they were dropped: Key dates If HMRC stick with their original proposed timetable, the timescales for the imposition of MTD are as follows: April 2018 – If your turnover is in excess of the VAT threshold (currently £85,000) April 2019 – If your turnover is between £10,000 and the VAT threshold April 2019 – Any other VAT registered businesses

of period statement. The end of period statement will effectively replace the current Self-Assessment Tax Return reporting the annual figures to HMRC. Quarterly submissions will be due a month from the end of each quarter. The end of period statement will be due either 10 months following the end of the period, or 31 January, whichever falls earlier. Self-Assessment payment dates will not change, but HMRC are introducing a voluntary pay-as-you-go scheme which could indicate additional changes in the future. Digital record keeping Businesses, self-employed people, trustees and landlords impacted by MTD will be required to use digital tools to keep all their records from the date that MTD applies to them. Failure to keep digital records could result in a penalty of up to £3,000.

GET IN TOUCH....

April 2020 – If you pay Corporation Tax

Luke Savvas, resident of Hinchley Wood, is a tax partner at Buzzacott Accountants.

Five submissions a year Businesses, self-employed people, trustees and landlords will be required to keep digital records and file quarterly summaries with a final end

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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FEATURE

STREET AWARENESS Wing Chun Kung-Fu Instructor, Sifu Andy King, talks about street safety. TOO BUSY TO BE AWARE? With hectic lives that are full of distractions, whizzing from one appointment to another, fitting in shopping trips and school runs, can you say you are fully aware of the potential hazards that surround us on a daily basis? Our smart phones carry out many office-based tasks, from emails to managing your diary, sending and receiving messages. Add social media to the mix and it’s easy to see why our lives are hectic. We find ourselves constantly multitasking, walking with our heads down, gazing into our smart phones. This in itself is very dangerous as we are confronted with many hazards: from road safety and environmental hazards such as raised paving, or simply bumping into a lamp post. Most 24

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importantly, we have to address the opportunist and examine street crime.

DON’T BE A VICTIM! Opportunists are always looking for an easy target. Don’t allow this to happen to you or your children. Always remain aware of your surroundings – know who is behind you, what is ahead and who is in the immediate vicinity. In this way you can avoid your device being snatched from you in public spaces. Always walk with your head held high. This will signal confidence and you’ll

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feel much more positive too. People who walk with drooping shoulders, with their heads hanging down, will feel negative. This sends a signal of low confidence, which in turn shouts ‘victim’, giving the appearance of an easy target. Martial arts help to develop a heightened sense of awareness. With the ever-increasing use of smart phones coupled with social media, I’m concerned for the safety of our young.

Top Safety Tips

COMMON MISTAKES

Ask a friend to accompany you when out at night

Unfortunately, complacency is very common. People all too often forget the obvious things that could potentially help protect them and keep them safer. Sometimes just pure common sense is required. Avoid dark alleyways, make sure somebody knows your whereabouts, keep your phone charged and travel with a friend if possible.

DON’T BLOCK YOUR SENSES Refrain from jogging with earphones. Obviously this reduces your ability to use your hearing sense: which is especially dangerous when it comes to road safety. Try reducing the volume to a sensible level, so you can still hear your surroundings.

Keep your eyes and mind on your surroundings Be aware of who is behind, and in front of you Be aware of distracting questions: directions, time, cigarette

Communicate confidence through body language Trust your instincts: if you feel uncomfortable then leave ASAP Plan the safest route to your destination. Choose well-lit, busy areas Keep your purse/wallet safe – close to your body and with a firm grip on it Have your car or house key in your hand as you approach your vehicle or home. Run to a shop or an occupied house to call the police. If you are really scared, scream for help.

WANT TO GET INVOLVED? Sifu Andy is a full time martial arts instructor with over 40 years experience who teaches Wing Chun in Hinchley Wood, Thames Ditton and Ewell. To find out more about attending a summer self defence course or learning Wing Chun in evening classes, private lessons or children’s classes visit www.WingChunKuen.co.uk or email SifuAndyKing@Gmail.com SUMMER 2017

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CHRIS GORRINGE From Navratilova to the Williams Sisters, Becker to Murray, for 26 years Chris Gorringe helped to orchestrate history at The Wimbledon All England Tennis Club.

Chris Gorringe, the ex-Chief Executive of Wimbledon’s All England Lawn Tennis Club, retired 12 years ago after 26 successful years at the helm. Still playing tennis every week, Chris is a fantastic advert for the benefits of sport in retirement. In 1973, having just turned 28, Chris Gorringe joined Wimbledon’s All England Tennis Club as Assistant Secretary. He had always had an interest in tennis – even reaching the quarter finals of the Junior Wimbledon Championships of GB one year. Chris was a temporary member of the All England Club when the Assistant Secretary job was

advertised. He applied – even though he was far younger than the age requirement – and got the job. Chris became Secretary in 1979; however, the Club was doing a fair amount of business abroad and the title of ‘Secretary’ did not carry the same weight abroad as it did in England. Consequently, shortly after becoming Secretary, Chris’s job title became Chief Executive. Chris’s tenure as Chief Executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club extended over 26 years and he oversaw a period of tremendous growth and great success.

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Clockwise from right: Chris on Centre Court with Roger Federer in 2004; IOC inspection of Wimbledon for London 2012 Olympic bid in 2005.

Wimbledon grew from 13½ acres of land to 45 acres; the new No. 1 Court was opened in 1997 and the Centre Court had a sliding roof added in 2009. He would have liked the No. 1 Court to have been similarly roofed during his tenure, but this will be completed in 2019. The facilities for players, spectators and the media were greatly improved, with more space and better viewing – all within the context of ‘tennis in an English garden’. The game has grown enormously and is now televised in over 200 countries – it has become very big in India and China. The money in tennis has also grown enormously. The surplus given to the Lawn Tennis Association by the All England Lawn Tennis Club at the end of each Championship has increased considerably: when Chris joined the Club in 1973 the surplus given to the Lawn Tennis Association was £58,000; by the time he retired in 2005 that surplus had grown to £27 million. Last year it was £41 million. Being Chief Executive of such an iconic club was incredibly rewarding for Chris. He loved it, feeling himself lucky to be doing something he believed in while working in a great 28

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location with nice people – ‘the best job in tennis administration in the world!’ However, working in such an iconic club could also be very pressurised and stressful. The Club’s mission statement ‘to maintain The Championships as the premier tennis tournament in the world – and on grass’ make the success of the annual Wimbledon Championships hugely important to the Club and, not surprisingly, they are the highlight of the year. The pressure to put on a successful Championship each year could be very stressful. The success of a Championship was judged on whether the weather had been good; whether players enjoyed coming to Wimbledon; and whether everything had run smoothly. The weather, not surprisingly, caused a great deal of stress – particularly before the Centre Court had a roof. When rain stopped play, Chris was responsible for keeping the public informed, making announcements every half hour so that nobody felt

they had been forgotten. 1991 was a particularly stressful year as, for the first time in Wimbledon’s history, bad weather caused play to continue on the middle Sunday. It was only decided at the end of the afternoon on the preceding Friday that play should continue on the Sunday. Permission had to be sought from the local authority, the church and the police – and in those pre-mobile phone days this caused a major headache. Also, no tickets had been printed and nobody knew how many people would turn up at the gate on the Sunday. However, it turned out to be a very successful day. In 1997 and 2004, The Championships were again played on the middle Sunday but lessons learned from the 1991 Championships made the organisation much easier on those occasions. Security was probably the biggest cause of stress. At that time the IRA was active on the mainland and there was always the possibility of a bomb threat. The police made it clear that the ultimate decision on whether or not to evacuate Wimbledon remained with the Club authorities, not the police. On one occasion five bomb threats were received at Wimbledon in 15 minutes, all targeting Centre Court. However, total evacuation was never necessary. One of the highlights of Chris’s career at Wimbledon was The Championship’s Centenary year – 1977. This was also the year of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. The crowning moment for the Club was when Virginia Wade won the Ladies’ Singles Championship with the Queen watching from the Royal Box. Latterly, Chris has been delighted with the phenomenal success of

Sir Andy Murray, who won at the Olympics in 2012 and 2016, and the Davis Cup in 2015, also winning at Wimbledon twice – in 2013 and 2016. After 26 years as Chief Executive, Chris retired aged 60. He has no regrets, feeling that he had worked at the Club for long enough (32 years). Although he initially thought of staying in the Wimbledon area, he did not wish to become a ‘ghost’ hovering over his successor. He also wanted to find a house which needed very little maintenance, so when one of his daughters came upon one of the newly-built clusters of houses in Hinchley Wood, it was ideal. Chris already knew the area fairly well, having been born in Walton and gone to school in Esher. Both of his daughters also live close by. Chris and his wife, Jenny, have lived in Hinchley Wood since 2008 and are very happy here. He likes the fact that Hinchley Wood provides a very definite cut-off point between the hurly-burly life of the City and the peace and tranquillity of the countryside. He loves the sense of community in the Village and finds everyone very friendly. The Hinchley Wood shops, which provide all the necessities, are an added bonus. The Club is still a major part of his life and the journey from Hinchley Wood to Wimbledon only takes 20 minutes. Chris readily acknowledges the contribution his family has made throughout his tenure – particularly when he was spending far too much time there! They all share a love of sport – especially tennis. Chris and Jenny still play tennis at Wimbledon regularly and are certainly a good advertisement for the positive effects of playing sport into retirement! SUMMER 2017

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Bendy can be bad! You may think you’re lucky if you can bend back and let your toes touch your head without ‘warming up’ but in fact you may suffer from HYPERMOBILITY syndrome. Here, Gina Clayton talks about combatting this problem with the help of Pilates so you can avoid pain and injury. Hypermobility syndrome is a condition in which your joints move far past the normal range of motion experienced by most people but is often accompanied by muscle stiffness and pain. This syndrome is common in both adults and children. The person will hyperextend through the knee - over straightening them - and then ’SINK’ into their hips. Over time this will aggravate pain and lead to an injury. The good news is that Pilates can help! We teach you to hold back from using your fullest range of motion and to instead build the muscle strength and learn to control it, which will in turn support the joints. This will also help reduce pain

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and stiffness. Often clients who suffer from hyper mobility issues will be lacking in core strength and have weak bum muscles (gluts) - to improve these areas we use small and controlled movements to combine stability with functional strength - and of course breathing is key! The attention to the posture is the main focus - to pull them out of the the ‘sinking’ position and into standing tall. Pilates is good for any age, ability and level. I teach locally and I am available for group classes, private sessions and group equipment classes.

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BAD POSTURE This is a typical example of a bad posture. Bethan is ‘sinking’ into her hips so the tail bone/bum is sticking out and the hips are rolling forwards. With the hypermobile joints, the knees kick back into a hyperextended position shortening the hamstrings and calf muscles. The feet in this position also tend to roll inwards dropping the arch of the foot. There is no core connection - so the tummy is extended. The shoulders are rolling forwards and the neck is having to support the weight of the head as it droops forwards.

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To counter hyperextension of the knee it’s best to engage the quad and the hamstring muscles together initiating a feeling of length. To improve the rest of posture, move the tailbone down or under by drawing it forwards using the lower pelvic muscles. On an out breath, draw the belly button back towards the spine and try to hold it there during the in breath. Keep breathing in through your nose and ‘push’ the breathe out through your mouth - this will help maximise the muscle connection. Roll the shoulders back ever so slightly and feel the head align with the spine.

GET IN TOUCH... G-Fit Pilates was founded in 2004 and has been established since 2014 in Esher. Whether you are experiencing pain or simply want to improve your physical and mental wellbeing, G-Fit Pilates provides a healing and friendly environment to do so. Contact Gina on 07880 630 438 / gina@g-fitpilates.co.uk / www.g-fitpilates.co.uk SUMMER 2017

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Midsummer Madness Let’s all go craaaaaazy. The sun is out (hopefully), holidays are almost upon us and it’s time for some FUN IN THE SUN. Wow, I really had to be creative with my thinking on this one, writing this article on a dull, wet, windy day, sometime back in May. Midsummer Madness sounds familiar to everyone… a temporary lapse into foolishness and senseless behaviour, especially during the summer. The summer months make us do all sorts of strange things. The constant wearing of flip flops, BBQing, picnicking, coupled with copious amounts of cool beer and cocktails, what could possibly go wrong? We all get the urge to do as much as we can alfresco…and why not? 70% of the year we are cooped up inside due to rubbish weather. It’s Wimbledon time and that brings out the Bjorn Borg in all of us. Can’t think why everyone decides to play tennis at this time of year. You’ve been warned! All courts will be full during the months of July and August. When I was a teenager, I once went on holiday to Greece with a couple of families. We would play tennis tournaments from lunchtime onwards in the baking hot sun, sweating away, whilst the locals would stare at us as if we were mad.

Noel Coward once described the delirium produced by the sun in India, observing that only “mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun” After lots of tennis-associated sweating – or any other summer related-sweating for that matter – what we all need is our own back garden swimming pool to dive into. Most of us don’t have this luxury, but why is it that we all manage to have the obligatory super-sized paddling pool? It takes all day to fill, then the kids are only in it for ½ an hour tops, before they get cold. We’ve now ditched the large paddling pool and sought other alternatives, including splash pads, sprinklers, slide mats and large rubber bucket tubs. If you don’t want to fill your ‘large rubber bucket tub’ with water for the kids, just have a vat of Pimm’s and play apple bobbing with the fruit. And if Pimm’s is not your thing, try my favourite summery cocktail… a Happy Hollander. 3 oz Champagne, ½ oz Gin, 1 oz mango juice, 1tsp pineapple syrup, 1 tsp lemon juice. Pour over a glass of ice…and relax. After a few of these, everyone will be joining in the party games. Space Hopper racing, Limbo competition and balloon water bombing. Let the Midsummer Madness begin! SUMMER 2017

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Spread open a picnic rug, empty the picnic basket and settle down to watch the cycling go past on Sunday 30th July. www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk/events/100/

Local Lidos Splash Pads

Dance around in the new splash pad in the Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace. If you are wondering what on earth a splash pad is, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an an outdoor play area with sprinklers, fountains, nozzles, and other structures that spray water. There are also splash pads at Hersham Rec and Wimbledon Park. https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/ 34

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Zoom the flume at Guildford Lido, where there are 4 water slides. Set in beautifully landscaped gardens and heated to 24 degrees centigrade (weather dependant), the Olympic sized pool is a great place to chill out, picnic and do some serious swimming. Alternatively, for an alfresco dip slightly closer to home, pop down to Hampton Outdoor Pool. www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk/swimming/guildford-lido/

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SUNDAY SURREY CYCLIST

As I prepare to join the throngs of Lycraclad individuals for RideLondon, I toast my final training session with a coffee at G!RO, the local cycling cafe in Esher.

Since opening their doors in 2013, G!RO’s goal has been to create a hub for a growing cycling community in Surrey. As I pull up a pew, surrounded by the smell of coffee and the sound of cleats, I feel right at home. G!RO pride themselves on providing a relaxed and comfortable environment where you can enjoy great coffee, fresh food, maybe the odd tipple, and where you can spend quality time with fellow riders. It doesn’t dissapoint. I begin my Surrey Hills recovery with a thirsty slurp of their exclusive espresso blend ‘G!ROPRESSO’. They’ve partnered with local Artisan Roaster BeanBerry Coffee so they only serve the finest Organic Roasts from around the world.

To refuel, I order their simple, and wonderfully satisfying, Peanut Butter and Banana on Toast. Just one of the many tasty treats on offer that are all freshly prepared on site. G!RO’s vision is to share in, promote and develop the love of cycling and the social side of the sport. As i get back onto the saddle for the short journey home, it is a vision I very much enjoyed.

G!IRO, 2 High Street, Esher, KT10 9RT Monday - Saturday : 7am - 6pm Sunday : 7am - 5pm

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Looking for something to read whilst on a plane, by the pool or relaxing in your garden? Maz Usher reviews her holiday read.

his absorbing novel follows Laura, a young woman who finds herself divorced and unable to find her place in the world. She takes a job as a housekeeper for Anthony, a retired author, who spends his days secreted away in his study. Upon Anthony’s death, Laura finds herself the beneficiary of his will. Not only has he bequeathed his home and belongings to her, he has set her the challenge of finding the true owners of the many lost things he has collected over the years. This quest allows Laura to build her confidence and to learn how to open up her heart again through her relationships with Freddy, the attractive gardener and Sunshine, the wonderfully funny and innocent neighbour. 36

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Entwined within this, is the story of Eunice and Bomber, again a story filled with loss, not only of physical possessions but also of opportunities, memories and loved ones. This additional, thought provoking, element gives the reader cause for introspective reflection. This book is charming, witty and full of hope. Ruth Hogan’s writing can move the reader to tears one minute and to laughter the next. It is an absolute joy to read. Perfect for lounging in the sun, sipping a refreshing tipple.

The Keeper of Lost Things is out now (Two Roads) £11.89 Hardback, £1.99 Kindle Edition (Amazon) Kubrick Wing Back Chair from £375 (Made.com)

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A MUCH LOVED MUSICAL Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm Performance: Fri 5.30pm Cost: £145 (£90 for siblings) Venue: Vera Fletcher Hall, Thames Ditton, KT7 0LG

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r e m um Tips SBeauty Anna is a local Beauty, Hair & Lifestyle Blogger. Here she divulges her top tips so you can stay on trend this Summer.

e all get really excited when summer comes around. Longer, brighter days; barbecue parties; fun family trips; and of course water fights! But how can you enjoy yourself and yet keep looking fabulous all day? This summer’s beauty trends are all about warm, bronzed skin and glowy, neutral eyes. Check out my top tips for a bulletproof look, and make sure your face is flawless, no matter how hard you party.

Super skincare

Prepping your skin before applying makeup makes the world of difference when it comes to achieving that long-lasting, flawless look. During the summer our skin may produce more oil, which tends to affect the lasting power of your makeup. So step one is to clear your skin of any oils. I like to begin with the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. Mix this with a splash of water, and exfoliate the face and neck in an upwards, rotating motion to remove any oil and dead skin. I then like to use the Dermalogica Precleanse to remove any excess oils and just make sure the face is squeaky clean. Applying sunscreen is a must this season to protect your skin. My favourite is the Dermalogica oil free matte SPF30, which helps keep the oils under control and protect the skin throughout. Most importantly, don’t forget to drink lots of water throughout the summer to keep your skin healthy and hydrated!

Flawless foundation

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Before applying foundation, I like to use a primer to ready the skin for make-up application. The Benefit Porefessional Matte Rescue is perfect to keep your oils under control and help your foundation stay on all day – plus it has a nice cooling effect on the skin. The secret to giving your make-up staying power is powder. Setting your foundation with a translucent powder gives it that extra boost to help your base last all day. I like to use the Bare Minerals loose powder and a big fluffy brush to lock everything into place and ensure the foundation will not budge. Don’t be afraid of using a little extra powder throughout the day as it can really help absorb any excess oils that your skin produces. You can also use a dry sponge or blotting sheet, and lightly press over your face to soak up the oiliness without spoiling your makeup. If you feel the powder is looking a little drying, use a setting spray such as the Nyx dewy setting spray, and spray lightly over your face to eliminate any powdery residue. To get that beautiful warm sun-kissed look, I like to use a big fluffy brush to apply a bronzer such as MAC Give Me Sun to the perimeter of my face to add a touch of colour.

Enchanting eyes

This summer is all about neutral, glowy, gold and rose gold eyeshadows. The Huda Beauty Textured Rose Gold

Eyeshadow is ideal for this season! It has everything from mattes to shimmers so that you can customize your own eye look from natural to dramatic. You can never go wrong with a nice matte shade in the crease and a shimmery rose gold in the center of the lid, just to make it pop. If you’re not comfortable with eyeshadow, then try using a gold or rose gold eyeliner, as I have done here, just to bump up the look so you look summer ready.

Luxurious lips

This season’s lip trends are all about bright, fun lip colours and nudes. If you’re feeling adventurous, try a different lip colour such as lilac or mint green for a really fun look. If you want something more wearable, look for your perfect peachy nude shade to balance out the eyes. Remember, it’s only make-up and can be removed at the end of the day, so take a chance and try something new!

GET IN TOUCH... I hope you enjoyed reading my makeup tips for this summer season. For more beauty tips, you can follow me on Instagram @makeupbya.j and be sure to check out my Youtube channel for makeup tutorials. You can also take a look at our salon’s website www.uxbeauty.co.uk SUMMER 2017

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Iceland’s hidden gems

Tucked away in North Iceland’s reindeer country, mysterious Lake Lagarfljót hides a secret not unlike one that many of us already know. Possibly a distant relative of the Loch Ness Monster, the Lagarfljót Wyrm is an important part of local culture in the nearby town of Egilsstaðir. Records date back to 1345, when it was said to have grown from a slug placed in a golden ring. Sightings have continued over the centuries and were believed to be a sign of impending misfortune. It has appeared in various forms from a flat serpent, to a monster rising up in arches spanning hundreds of fathoms. In

2012, the Icelandic national broadcaster screened footage apparently showing the Wyrm swimming in icy water. A commission subsequently reported that, although opinions were divided, it saw no reason to doubt the existence of the creature, and an expert panel later judged the video genuine! Dragonoloists may also find the Pocket Book ‘The Icelandic Wyrm’ an amusing extra read!

FIND OUT MORE... Exploring, discovering and sharing the curiosities of Iceland is our passion. You can contact Iceland Traveller by email: Julia@icelandtraveller.co.uk or through our website www.icelandtraveller.co.uk

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What’s happened...

THIS year the member churches of CTD (‘Churches in the Dittons’), including St. Christopher’s, collaborated to put on the Stations of the Cross in each of the CTD churches during Holy Week. The Stations commemorate Jesus’ last day on Earth as a man. Church members were encouraged to visit all six churches to see the 14 Stations – a great way of reminding us that we are all part of one Church family, even if one church might worship in a slightly different way from another. Here at St. Christopher’s we received many visitors from the other churches – some wishing to pray silently at the stations; others enjoying the opportunity of mixing with new friends from other churches. Following on from the solemnities of Holy Week was the celebration of Easter Sunday. The service began outside the front of the church, with the ritual lighting and blessing of a ‘new fire’ in the brazier. Members of 42

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the congregation watched as Revd. Caroline Mullins fought against a stiff breeze to get the fire going. Once the fire had taken hold, the Paschal candle was presented to Caroline. The Paschal candle is always the first candle lit from this sacred flame and symbolises Christ’s light flowing into the world. The sound of traffic along Claygate Lane accompanied this short ceremony but did not detract from the holy feel of the service. We processed back into the church, singing ‘Jesus Christ is risen today’. The hymns that followed were all celebratory: ‘I danced in the morning’; ‘Christ is Alive!’; ‘Alleluia Alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord’ and, finally, ‘Come on and Celebrate’ after the service. The children, who had been waiting patiently throughout the service, were then able to go into the Gardens and search for Easter eggs!

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Coming up soon... THE summer is traditionally a quiet time for St. Christopher’s Church & Community Hub, with the schools breaking up for the Summer and the Parish Office closing for August. There are, however, a few things in the pipeline which are being organised.

AROUND 45 of the more mature members of Hinchley Wood and the surrounding areas joined us for our first ever joint event with CHEER (Concern and Help for East Elmbridge Retired) – a Spring Tea Party. They were able to enjoy socialising over a light tea while listening to Elaine Hallam - a local singer, actress and performance coach. Song sheets were provided to enable everyone to join in with songs such as ‘There’ll be Bluebirds Over the White Cliffs of Dover’, ‘Cheek to Cheek’, ‘A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square’, ‘Downtown’ and ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ – and they did so with gusto! An impromptu floor show featuring St. Christopher’s Dance Troupe was an added bonus… Afterwards, everyone went away with a raffle prize – an item of food or drink – and there was a surprise bonus raffle: a delicious-looking cake kindly donated by Bob Filbey. It was good to see so many new faces mingling happily and a wonderful time was had by all. We hope they’ll all come back in the autumn, when we plan to hold another Tea Party with CHEER. Look out for our various publicity posters, flyers and invitations nearer the time!

A weekly ‘New to You’ table top sale is currently being organised for the summer holidays. We are also organising another joint Tea Party with CHEER. Watch out for the posters outside the church, as well as on the website of St. Christopher’s Church. In September we have two new hirers joining us: Drama Notes Academy will be hiring the Church and, sometimes, the Church Hall on Saturday afternoons. Then, on Wednesday afternoons we will be hosting Fairy Footsteps Ballet classes. Watch out for the publicity for these two new hirers. On 11th November we will once again be holding our Quiz Night – a fun evening of laughter, drinking and trying to answer obscure questions without the aid of Siri!

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Can technology help to support people with dementia? Helping people with dementia stay independent for longer, with a better quality of life is the key aim of a new NHS smart technology study which is seeking 1400 recruits.

The study is led by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, with the support of the Alzheimer’s Society, University of Surrey and Royal Holloway University of London. It is the first in the UK to look at how smart technology could play a major role in supporting people with dementia who live at home. Seven hundred people with dementia are needed for the study and 700 carers. People keen to register their interest in taking part need to live in Surrey or North East Hampshire. They should also have a regular carer, who is willing to participate in the study. The study, called TIHM for Dementia, centres on the use of a network of small, internet-connected technological devices, such as sensors and trackers, that are placed around the home. Some can also be worn. These devices work together collecting and analysing data about a person’s health and wellbeing. They analyse a person’s patterns of behaviour and can pick up on any anomalies that could signal someone is unwell, becoming unwell or maybe unsafe. For example: a sensor in a bed can detect if someone has had a restless night and if they have been sweating. A sensor on a bathroom door will show if someone has been going to the 44

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lavatory more than usual and sensors on a fridge door, toaster and kettle can highlight if someone is not eating and drinking normally. This could indicate someone is becoming unwell with, perhaps, a urinary tract infection. Clinicians will monitor the live data coming through 24/7 and respond to any alerts triggered by the technology. The hope is that, by remotely monitoring the health and wellbeing of people with dementia, clinicians will be able to intervene early to help someone to avoid a crisis that could lead to an unnecessary hospital stay or even a care home admission. It is also hoped the trial will relieve pressure on carers. The technology will not replace any existing face-to-face contact with health or social care staff. Jacqui Parfitt, Alzheimer’s Society Operations Manager for Surrey, said: “We believe this trial will help people with dementia to remain independent, safe and socially involved and that it will also help carers to continue with their own lives as well.” To find out more about the study go to: www.sabp.nhs.uk/tihm. You can call Surrey and Borders Partnership’s research team on: 01932 722247.

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Alzheimer’s Society in Surrey need more volunteers urgently 3. Trips to garden centres 4. Spending time chatting with someone over a cup of tea. Alzheimer’s Society research shows that people with dementia are more at risk of loneliness than the general population – with a third of people reporting that they have lost friends since their diagnosis. The UK’s leading dementia charity has launched its Side by Side service to reconnect people with dementia with their communities and favourite pastimes. Launched by Alzheimer’s Society in response to the loneliness and isolation experienced by so many people with dementia, the service uses a new approach to volunteering. It has been so popular that the charity is urgently calling on volunteers. From joining a local club or just going for a stroll in the park, this innovative service pairs people with dementia and volunteers with shared interests. It now has a waiting list of almost 2,000 people with dementia across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The top activities people with dementia want to do with a volunteer include: 1. Walking-related activities 2. Visiting places of interest such as museums and art galleries

Deirdre Timney, Alzheimer’s Society Side by Side co-ordinator for Surrey, said: “Loneliness is a real problem for people with dementia, yet we know that one of the most important things for those affected is to remain part of their community and continue to do the things they love – from going shopping to enjoying a local football match. “Our Side by Side service, offering one to one support, is a vital step to making this a reality. By 2021, one million people will be living with the condition, so it’s vital that we all unite against dementia and do what we can to make a meaningful difference, such as becoming a volunteer.” Volunteers have reported that they have gained and shared skills, developed new friendships and even enhanced their CV. Anyone interested in becoming a Side by Side volunteer, or who would like to access the service, should visit www. alzheimers.org.uk/sidebysidevolunteer or call 0330 333 0804. SUMMER 2017

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Election Hustings IN AN effort to engage with the local electorate, particularly given the important issues which were being voted on at the Council Elections in May, an Election Forum was organised at St. Christopher’s Church on 17th April. However, only two days before the planned Hustings, a General Election was called - for 8th June. It was decided that it was more important to hold Hustings before the General Election. The Election Forum was therefore postponed, finally taking place on Monday, 5th June. Most of the candidates from the major parties were able to attend: Andrew Davis for the Liberal

Democrats; Lana Hylands for Labour; David Ions from UK Independence Party and our sitting M.P., Dominic Raab, for the Conservative Party. Della Reynolds, who was standing as an Independent, also attended. Sadly Olivia Palmer, standing for the Green Party, had to pull out at the last minute due to ill health. We were delighted that Mr. Raab was able to attend as other electoral commitments had made him unable to attend either of the other local Hustings taking place. The meeting was chaired by local historian, Roger Thompson, who also chaired our Hustings in 2015. Mr. Thompson’s previous experience as a teacher qualified him perfectly for the job of intervening between certain confrontational voters and the electoral candidates and he dealt with hecklers brilliantly! Each candidate gave a brief introduction to his/her background and the policies of their own party. A great many questions had been sent in prior

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Not surprisingly there were several questions on Brexit – particularly as Elmbridge delivered the highest ‘Remain’ vote in Surrey (59.53% Remain as opposed to 40.47% Leave – a difference of 19%) and some felt that our MP’s views on Brexit did not appear to reflect the views of his constituents. Various questions were also raised on the future of the NHS, Education, Climate Change and Refugees. Not surprisingly, given that Mr. Raab had recently spoken on this subject, the issue of food banks also came up.

that Green Belt should not be touched. Mr. Raab has spoken before about his dedication to the Green Belt and his belief that it should not be built on unless it’s for a school or a hospital. Mr. Davies felt that all options should be considered and warned that Elmbridge would have to come up with an alternative to the Green Belt, rather than rejecting development outright, or the Government would be likely to step in and force such a development on us. The Government’s demand for so many new houses in Elmbridge was also challenged.

Naturally it was local matters which most concerned many of the people attending the Hustings. The possible extra runway at Heathrow was discussed as well as the issue of building on Green Belt land. The proposed development at Drake Park was discussed, as was the proposed Local Plan, which could see another settlement the size of Hinchley Wood dumped on Green Belt between Long Ditton and Hinchley Wood. Both Mr. Raab and Ms. Hylands confirmed their commitment to the Green Belt. Ms. Hylands felt that Brownfield sites should always be considered first and

Emotions ran high during the meeting but Mr. Thompson’s calm and unflappable nature diffused some of the more vocal elements. The provision of refreshments was also very much appreciated by all who attended. On Election Day St. Christopher’s was once again doing its bit for the Community – this time being used as a Polling Station. Against the background of the very surprising National results, Mr. Raab was once again elected as MP for Esher and Walton.

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A Summer Promise from Rev Caroline Mullins

Do you look forward to the summer holidays? Maybe you’ll have some time off work. Perhaps you have children who will be at home, and none of the usual pressures of getting everyone up and out of the house on time. Perhaps the idea of having children around fills you with dread! What will you do with them for 6 weeks? How will you juggle child-care and work? Or maybe you live alone, or the children have grown up and are off doing their own thing. 48

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Lots of things stop during August – no Stay & Play and no Messy Church for example. However, St Christopher’s Church – like other churches – doesn’t close for the summer. We’ll be around each Sunday to worship God together, providing a welcome, hospitality, and a listening ear. If the summer is going to be fantastic for you – we wish you every blessing. If you fear the summer will be long, fraught or lonely, then come along to our 10am Sunday service any Sunday and we will greet you, worship alongside you, listen to you and welcome you to your church.

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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:

9:30am-10.30am: 7:00pm-9:00pm: 1st Monday each month:

Tuesdays:

10:30am-12:15am: 6:30pm-7:30pm: 7:30pm-9:30pm:

Maria Mitchell’s Zumba Fitness classes (Church) Pilates with Zoe Bennett (Church) Theology at The Angel (8:00pm at The Angel Pub) The Creation Station – babies and toddlers classes (church) Jan Smith Fitness Class (Church) Line Dancing (Church)

Wednesdays:

9:30am-11:00am: Stay & Play (Church) 2:30pm-3.45pm: Yoga with Judith Richards (Hall) Espressivo Choir 7:30pm-10:00pm: 1st Wednesday each month: Girls@Georgie’s (8:00pm at Georgie’s Coffee Shop) 2nd Wednesday each month: Mother’s Union Monthly Meeting (7:30pm in the Vestry) 4th Wednesday each month: Women’s Wednesday Fellowship (7:30pm at Hinchley Wood School)

Thursdays:

9:15am-10:30am: 4:45pm-6:00pm: 7:30pm-8:45pm:

Fridays:

6:00pm-7:00pm: 1st Friday each month:

Saturdays:

8:30am-10:00am:

Sundays

3rd Sunday each month: 4th Sunday each month:

Zumba Fitness Classes (Church) Elevate Eleven (Tutoring group) Citrus Tree Yoga class (new) Children’s Kung Fu class with Andy King (Hall) Messy Church (3:30pm in the Church) Yoga with Anna Holmes/Nicola Pritchard (Hall) Mustard Seeds service at 4:00pm GodZone - Sunday School

NEW! From Saturday 9th September 1:30pm-5.00pm:

Drama Notes Academy in the Church and/or Church 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. SUMMER 2017

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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) 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)

4th Sunday of the Month 10:00am Sung Communion Service (with Choir) 10:00am GodZone (Sunday School for the 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

1st Friday of the Month 3:30pm Messy Church (Craft activities, supper and a short service for young families)

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Sharing God’s work Vicar

Servers Team

Associate Minister

Sacristy Team

Vacancy

Ivan Burnside and Sean Warren

Reverend Caroline Mullins Rev.carolinemullins@gmail.com 020 8224 3334

Pastoral Assistants

Hilda Highley, Jean Hoseason and Revd. Caroline Mullins

Band and Choir Leader Dave Ellis

Liz Hammond 020 8786 6802 Margaret Thompson 020 8398 4156

GodZone Sunday School

Mandy Ali Contact via Parish Office

Parish Office

Wednesday mornings 9:30am-11:00am For pre-school children and parents, grandparents and all carers.

Churchwardens

Contact via Parish Office Branch Contact: Jean Hoseason Branch Treasurer: Moira Beardshall

Parish Administrator

Jane Barnett

020 8398 4082

Stay & Play

Open 9:00–3:00pm, Monday-Friday 020 8398 9095 office@stchristopherschurch.org.uk

Mothers’ Union

Heather Allen 020 8339 0850 Chez.allen@btinternet.com Margaret Thompson 020 8398 4156 margaretthompson21@btinternet.com

Women’s Wednesday Fellowship

Deputy Churchwardens

Celia Francis Eileen Griffiths

020 8398 0657 020 8398 6168

Parochial Church Council

Heather Allen, Jane Barnett, Moira Beardshall, Ann Ellis, Celia Francis, Eileen Griffiths, Liz Hammond, Revd. Caroline Mullins, John O’Neill, Margaret Thompson, Roy Turner and Joan Walmsley

Deanery Synod Representatives Liz Hammond

PCC Secretary

Stephanie Post

020 8224 1012

Gift Aid Administrator / Treasurer Moira Beardshall

Jean Hayes Maureen Price

020 8398 1914 020 8398 2561

Church & Hall Bookings

Mandy Ali Parish Office 020 8398 9095 office@stchristopherschurch.org.uk

Hinchley Wood Magazine Team

Contact via Parish Office Advertising: Karen Wakefield and Joan Walmsley Production & Distribution: Mandy Ali Revenue & Marketing: Imina Wylde, Rachel Herbert Art Director: Jon Usher Busy Izzy Columnist: Isobel Ash History Columnist: Roger Thompson Illustrator: Lucinda Kidney Photographer: Darren Salanson Gardening Columnist: Paul Downing

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MOTHER’S UNION

Hinchley Wood and beyond Mothers’ Union meetings have had a different flavour this year as they continue their theme, Faith in Action. AT THE annual Diocesan Lady Day Eucharist Service in Guildford Cathedral, the MU Chief Executive Officer, Bev Jullien, spoke about the origins of MU and compared Mary Sumner to Mary, Mother of Jesus – women with vision, obedience and humility. Bev also spoke about concerns and the development of the wider MU. In May some members attended the Members’ Meeting where Diocesan business was covered and projects and initiatives were discussed. This was followed by a really inspiring and exciting talk by Anne Marie Clive, a Regional Development Officer who works at Mary Sumner House. She spoke of individual, inspiring MU members she had met on her visits, including the mother who first fostered a couple of orphaned children to ensure they were educated, then a few more, then rather more until she felt compelled to start a school! And she herself was not educated but is now working to read and write for the first time. A woman who realised the importance of education in ensuring an improved life for the children. Helen Morgan visited our June meeting to recount in colourful and hilarious

MU Chief Executive Officer, Bev Jullien

language how Faith In Action, our theme for 2017, contributes in so many different ways, in many different worldwide settings, to the betterment of life for families around the world. Helen has a special way of telling serious tales with knowledge and humour. Hinchley Wood Mothers’ Union meets in the Meeting Room at the back of St. Christopher’s Church at 7:30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. We also take Corporate Communion in the Lady Chapel at St. Christopher’s Church at 11:30am on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

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WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP

From dementia talks to cheese tasting Our spring meetings continued in March with two speakers on Dementia – the first from The Alzheimer’s Society, the second from Dementia Friends. The Alzheimer’s Society is our 2017 Charity and the speaker was very informative. ‘Dementia Friends’, a help group with Forget-Me-Not badges, was warmly welcomed by members. In April, John Lyon’s secretive Spy training during The Cold War had us on the edges of our seats. Then samples of ‘English Cheeses’ ably illustrated Rosemary Horton’s talk of old methods, when stirring the vats for one and a half back-breaking hours was the norm, to today’s machine methods. There were outings to Warren House & Garden, ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ and Sunbury Tapestry Garden; all were enjoyed by members. There is a singles’ roast lunch each 2nd Sunday of the month at Georgie’s Wine & Coffee café. Our remaining 2017 Programme includes ‘Life at The Bar’, ‘Oh Yes I Did’, our AGM and ‘Who Dun the WhoDunnits’. We will also have our annual tea party, as well as outings during the year. Also, just drop-in to meet for a chat at Georgie’s Coffee café 10 a.m. These are held monthly. In July we will meet on the first Wednesday – 5th July – after which we will be taking a break for the holidays.

GET IN TOUCH... The Women’s Wednesday Fellowship was set up in 1958 and meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at Hinchley Wood School. We have interesting talks from outside speakers, hold discussions on the issues of the day and go on occasional outings. If you would like to join us, please call 020 8398 1914 or 020 8398 2561 for current details. SUMMER 2017

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NEW 2 YOU POP-UPS

FRIDAYS 11:30AM-3:30PM Tea

Coffee

Cakes Clothes

Bric-aBrac Books

Gifts

28TH JULY 4TH AUGUST

Toys

11TH AUGUST 18TH AUGUST 25TH AUGUST

DVDS

Come and browse through the assorted items for sale at our Friday ‘pop-ups’ or just ‘pop in’ for tea, coffee, cake and a friendly chat! We’d love to see you!

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St.

Christopher’s THE GROWING CHURCH BY ROGER THOMPSON

We ended the first part of the St Christopher’s story with the start of the construction of the Church Hall in July 1935. This was only the first step with a very long way to go. Luckily, by the time the hall was built, the new congregation also had a priest to serve them. The Rev. Albert Robins, an Assistant Curate in Dorking, applied to become Curate in Charge and was granted the post. He was paid £270.00 per annum – the going rate for a Curate then - with much of the money being supplied by the Diocese. All Saints Weston was still the mother church, but arrangements were made to make St Christopher’s more independent, with responsibility for its own finances. This was freedom indeed but also a great risk. The sum of money supplied to build the hall was all but spent and the remainder was soon used up to purchase some of the essentials. Hymn books, prayer books and bibles were lent or donated by the congregation. A sewing circle was set up which made and sold garments, with the money earned being used to buy robes and other necessities. At that time there was a tennis club 56

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on the site of what is now Jewson’s, the builder’s yard. The tennis club also had a group of amateur players who donated the profits from their performances towards the church. All of this must have been very daunting for the young, newly-married, Curate. The Rev. Robins, though, was a determined and innovative clergyman, and was soon to make the most important decision in St Christopher’s history. There was a church hall and a congregation, but what kind of church was St Christopher’s to be? After some thought, he wrote an article for the St Nicholas Church magazine which, by this time, published contributions from All Saints and St Christopher’s in addition to having sections for itself. In summary, he proposed that the new church would not espouse any particular kind of Anglicanism but would be a church for all. It would devote itself to the basic forms of worship, support the young, the old and the sick and in general serve the whole community of Hinchley Wood both Christians and non-worshippers. In many ways this ethos is still reflected at St. Christopher’s.

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Although still part of Weston Green Church, the new church was not only financially independent but was allowed to form a Church Committee which elected its own Church Wardens. Some more important decisions were soon made. Despite its crippling lack of money and the need to work towards a new church building, the committee decided that one collection a month should be devoted towards overseas missions. A Youth Fellowship was set up which combined the features of a youth club and a discussion group. Sadly, this only lasted a few years as the war was to call away many of the young people involved.

was almost free of All Saints - although everyone in the church was conscious of the support offered. The Church Hall soon echoed to the sound of a church choir at first accompanied by an ancient harmonium, but then - at great cost - by a Hammond Organ, which was to remain in service until 1970.

Albert Robins was to remain at St Christopher’s until 1941, when he moved to become Vicar of Onslow Village Church. During his time he achieved far more than anyone would have thought possible, against not only

Hopes began to rise amongst the congregation that a new church building would soon be achieved, but events were to confound these aspirations for what was to prove quite a time.

Plaque on the wall of the church hall

a background of a serious shortage of money but a growing foreboding that war was coming again. The role of the church had grown year by year. First baptisms were held and then confirmations. A license to marry people was granted and then the biggest step of all: the church became a ‘Conventional District’ and

Prior to the arrival of St Christopher’s, the Residents Association and the tennis Club were the chief sources of social activity in the village. Now the church was to found Brownie and Guide groups and a Mothers’ Union. A badminton club started in the hall and a range of occasional events could be found at St Christopher’s.

The church was able to save some three hundred pounds a year towards an estimated cost of ten thousand pounds. Even with the probable support from the Diocese there was still quite some way to go. The site of a new church was also a problem. There was still strong resistance to the use of Station Approach and, in fact, despite the churchgoers’ wishes, there may not have been quite enough room on the site anyway. Finally, the year 1939 was to see everything change and, like many people’s hopes and lives, the development of St Christopher’s was put on hold. SUMMER 2017

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GIRLGUIDING

SLEEPOVER AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM

THE Brownies took a trip to London for a night at the Science Museum to supplement their Science Badge. The museum opened its doors at 7pm. The Brownies were shown to their sleeping quarters in the Human Body section. They made their camp between the exhibits and then went off to participate in science experiments and to meet some special insects. Lights out was at midnight, with a wake-up call at 6:30am for breakfast and more science sessions. The homeward journey started at 10am when the museum reopened to the public.

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A BIG THANK YOU!

IN BRIEF... In the last term the Brownies have had very busy time and some amazing adventures. • • • •

WE have to thank Roy Turner for our support with the Cyclist Badge. He taught the brownies how to check their bikes, and negotiate a tight course, playing a game with them on their bikes where they had to show how great they were with their balance. Further, a big thank-you also goes to Gina of G-Fit Pilates, who taught the girls a very intense mat class. The Brownies learnt that Pilates is all about strengthening your body, lengthening your muscles and having flexibility to touch your toes. A new programme is being introduced next year for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and the Senior Section – so watch this space. There is also a Recruitment drive for more leaders. For more information contact Sue Rodger.

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Science badge Cyclist Badge Pilates Session with Gina from G-Fit Pilates Parents joined us for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Guiding Fair in the Square Picnic at Lynwood Park

In the next term the Brownies will be: • •

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Completing their Brownies Skill Badge Having an adventure day at The Shack and a sleepover at Lynwood HQ Taking part in a Fun Swimming Gala

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 SUMMER 2017

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1st HINCHLEY WOOD SCOUT GROUP

Scouts go Camping

OUR summer term kicked off in the usual manner, with our Group camp on the first May bank holiday weekend. This is the biggest camp of the year, where all members of the Group camp together and get the chance to try out a large variety of activities, whilst the newer members are shown the ropes by the more seasoned campers. For a number of Group members, especially the Beavers, this was their first chance to try out camping, which they all loved - many not wanting to go home at the end of the weekend. The same couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be said for the leaders! The highlight of the camp is the Sunday when Beavers, Cubs, Scouts

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and Explorers all team up to take part in a variety of activities. On offer were activities including: water rockets, adventure course, branding, cooking over a fire, blind obstacle course, archery, crate stacking, climbing, caving and pioneering. We finished off the day with a big camp fire where we were entertained with sketches as well as some traditional – and some not so traditional - camp fire songs.

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May Fair 2017

Thank you to everyone who came and supported our May Fair at Hinchley Wood Memorial Gardens. This was a great success and raised a record amount for our Group funds. These funds help us to put on a wide range of activities, such as those mentioned above, as well as enabling us to purchase new equipment and train our Leaders to deliver these activities. The star activity of the camp, however, was the zorbing - which everyone really enjoyed, even if some of us couldn’t quite master it!

We are currently saving up for a 2nd minibus to help transport our expanding Scout Troop to Cornwall this July for their Summer camp.

Open Day – 16th Sept Come along to find out why 1st Hinchley Wood Scout Group is so popular and is also the most successful Scout Group in Esher District. The Open Day is on the 16th September from 4pm.

GET IN TOUCH... For more details about 1st Hinchley Wood Scout Group visit our website www.1stHWScouts.org.uk.You could also follow us on Twitter – @1stHWScouts SUMMER 2017

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Outstanding Pre-School moving to Long Ditton Cricket Club Now taking bookings for Sep 2017 For children aged 2 - 5 years  Session times:

Mon - Wed morning and afternoon plus a lunch club to link the sessions  Thur & Fri morning sessions only

Morning sessions 9.15am - 12.15pm, Afternoon sessions 12.45pm - 3.45pm

Who to Contact

For admissions call Tracey on 07941 266 817 For information visit our website or email us at info@steppingstonessurbiton.org.uk Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/steppingstonessurbiton

www.steppingstonessurbiton.org.uk Not to be confused with Stepping Stones Nursery School!

ADVERTORIAL

Stepping Stones Pre-School is a not-for-profit setting and we have been operating in Surbiton for 17 years. In July 2016, we were awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. Back in January of this year, we faced the difficult job of finding a new home, but luckily, we found Long Ditton Cricket Club. We are very pleased to have found such a great location as our new home. We aim to provide a well-planned, rich learning environment with a high level of adult input and supervision for children aged 2-5 years. We promote and develop childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning through play activities targeted towards the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This will include sand and water play, creative activities, storytelling, singing and role play. We also provide the opportunity for the children to meet physical challenges in a safe and stimulating environment. We will be offering the free 15 hours Early Education Funding exclusively to families who are eligible, this means that children will be able to attend 15 hours without any additional charges; there are no barriers to the 15 hours, we do not ask families to pay top-up fees, as we are keen for our sessions to be available to all families in the community. We are open during term time and our session times from September are: Sessions AM AM + Lunch PM Lunch + PM Whole Day

Monday 09.15am12.15pm 09.15am1.00pm

Tuesday 09.15am12.15pm 09.15am1.00pm

Wednesday 09.15am12.15pm 09.15am1.00pm

Thursday 09.15am12.15pm Closed

12.45pm3.45pm 12.00pm3.45pm 09.15am3.45pm

Closed

Friday 09.15am12.15pm Closed for weekly planning Closed

Closed

We really like families to come in for a visit, if they are thinking of joining us, to book an appointment please send an email to: info@steppingstonessurbiton.org.uk or please call 07941266817.

Not to be confused with Stepping Stones Nursery School!

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HINCHLEY WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Finding Sport, Art and Music Value...

In May and June, Hinchley Wood Primary School saw its students benefit from some very successful extracurricular activities being run through all the year groups.

gymnastics, archery and orienteering, rugby, athletics, lacrosse, football, cricket, karate, athletics, squash, handball, dodgeball, judo, hockey, golf and climbing.

This is the second year a Sports Week has been held at HWPS . Starting on Monday, 22nd May, and for four consecutive days each child took part in a sport activity, finishing off the week with Sports Day. Following on from that was a five-day Arts and Music week, beginning on Monday, 19th June.

The school was also delighted to welcome some top sports people to the school during the week, with the aim of encouraging the children to enjoy sport and try new activities.

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Geoff Rellis, ex Irish International Gymnast and his team, taught gymnastics to Year 1 while English and British Champion, Paul Abel, offered the opportunity for Year 3 to discover Karate. England squash player and world number 9, Alison Waters, joined in with the Year 5 and 6 morning squash

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sessions, showing off some of her skills and answering questions from the children. Chelsea Football Club sent along their Foundation coaches to put on sessions for boys and girls. Pupils were also treated to an inspirational question and answer session run by Sport Presenter Jacqui Oatley MBE with some top sports stars, including the former Fulham player and manager, Kit Symons.

Music focus projects included learning about ‘Composers of the Day’, visiting Musicians and their instruments, singing sessions plus workshops led by musicians from jazz and samba to woodwind and brass, ukulele, drums and many more… Sport and creativity are so important to the physical and mental wellbeing of children, and this was evident from the events brought to the school for these two fun filled weeks.

It was such a successful and inspiring week leading to a fantastic sports day. A five-day Arts and Music week followed (again a stunning line-up) supported by the hard work of parents Kerry Greene and Suzie Richardson, owners of ‘Magpie Makers’, who ran the art activities, and parents Mr. & Mrs. Hill of ‘Barisons Singers’ Mr and Mrs Hill, who provided a musical marvel of activities. Hinchley Wood secondary school visited with their musically talented pupils, as well as inviting the primary school pupils into their music workshops. The Arts Projects from across the school years included: Reception Class – Happiness and Sunshine; Years 1 and 2 – The Wooden Tree; Year 3 – ‘Values’ Hot Air Balloons; Year 4 – Rock Star Portraits; Year 5 – Creative Musical Notes. These were proudly displayed in the school for all to enjoy.

The children were buzzing and thoroughly enjoyed finding their sporting and creative flair which encouraged the pupils to fulfil the values HWPS holds dear and promotes as part of its Valuebased Education (VbE) model. In line with this, HWPS is delighted to be welcoming Dr Neil Hawkes, the creator of VbE, to the school on the 3rd July to hear about all the recent adventures as he completes the values audit for the school’s charter mark. SUMMER 2017

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School community helps Ugandan pupils

In a truly community wide campaign, Hinchley Wood School (HWS) students, staff and parents, are all working together to raise funds which will provide a year of education for primary pupils in northern Uganda. Following a visit to their two link schools in Gulu earlier this year, Headteacher Ben Bartlett talked to students and staff on his return about the trip and highlighted the startling fact that just £10 would provide an education for one pupil for one year – a sum that is a relatively minor cost to us but is unaffordable to many of the primary school families. The response to the appeal to help these children has been overwhelming, with students stepping up to organise fundraising events, staff making donations and parents responding very generously to an appeal for ‘on-line’ contributions. In only three months 66

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the total has reached more than £5,000! This latest fundraising push is just one of the many examples of support HWS has given to the Ugandan schools, and their surrounding communities, throughout the eight year relationship. There have been several exchange visits and a diverse range of donations - from photocopiers and laptops, to chairs and musical instruments - as well as painting, gardening and digging by students on World Challenge trips. Headteacher Ben Bartlett said: “The generosity of the whole school community has been fantastic. The difference these funds will make to the young people in Gulu is phenomenal; it will enable them to start education and so develop skills and understanding that will benefit them for years to come.”

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Bands Battle it Out at Hinchley Wood Five accomplished bands from Years 8, 9 and 10 performed in the competition, which culminated in a nail-biting audience vote to decide the winner. After much deliberation the winners were Year 10 soul and blues band The Motive.

A special concert hosted by a group of Year 10 BTEC students was the setting for a titanic Hinchley Wood School Battle of the Bands. The students were responsible for organising all aspects of the event, from coming up with the idea, pitching to Mr Bartlett, arranging refreshments and finally staging the concert, raising ÂŁ200 for the Anthony Nolan charity in the process!

The Motive, comprising Nate Brazier (lead vocals and sax), Max Elliott (keyboard and vocals), Jamie Royle (drums), Oscar Williams (lead guitar) and Ned Woodcock (bass guitar), have been making music together for just over a year. The talented young musicians performed their debut gig last year at the Vera Fletcher Hall, as a support act to the highly-acclaimed Beatles4EverUK tribute band. Since then, they have been warmly received at several local venues. The prize for their win is to perform live on stage at the 26th annual Surbiton Festival in September.

Inspiring Science for Primary Pupils Year 6 pupils from Hinchley Wood and Claygate Primary schools recently took part in an interactive Science Fair organised by a team of Year 10 students at Hinchley Wood School. Aimed at encouraging an interest across all the science subjects Biology, Chemistry and Physics - the young pupils worked their way around 10 interactive experiments, each of which was hosted by the Hinchley Wood students.

They were shown the delights of creating Elephantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Toothpaste, how to build Fruit Batteries, make a parachute that works and the ultimate in messiness, slime. The budding scientists also learnt about chromotography, magnets and indicators and used microscopes to look at onion skins. The reactions of the young guests suggested that science can be a lot of fun as well as interesting! SUMMER 2017

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Thames Ditton Theatre School

Mondays

THEATRE SCHOOL

Combines Singing, Dance and Acting Studio 1 Studio 2 Studio 3 6 yrs + 10 yrs + 12 yrs + 4.00 – 6.15 4.30 – 7.00 4.30 – 7.00 £180 PT

LITTLE STARS

4 – 6 yrs 3.45 – 4.45 A fantastic introduction to performance. Designed to boost confidence through Drama Fun, Singing and Dance. £80 PT

FREE TASTER CLASS MON 11TH SEPT Stage Studio offers exceptional performing arts training for 4 – 16 year olds and we are inviting new talent to join us! Train with some of the best teachers around in a fun and friendly environment. If your child or someone you know deserves a platform for their talent or is need of a confidence boost we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to book your free taster class.

Places are limited.

Venue: The United Reformed Church Hall, Speer Road, Thames Ditton, KT7 0PW www.stagestudio.co.uk email: info@stagestudio.co.uk Tel: 07907 477 135

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Girls@Georgie’s

Come and put the world to rights over a drink at Georgie’s coffee house/wine bar 14 Manor Road North, Hinchley Wood. Usually on the first Wednesday of each month from 8:00–9:30pm

6�� September 4�� October 1�� November 6�� December

LOCAL DIRECTORY CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Christopher Robin Elevate Eleven Professional tutoring for children Nursery School

Open daily 01372 469120 tor@christopherrobinnursery.co.uk

01372 466700 info@elevateeleven.com

The Creation Station

NCT Bumps, Babies & Toddlers

Art and Crafts for babies and toddlers 020 3652 4578 or 07592 504464 emmawhite@thecreationstation.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

Stage Studio

Stepping Stones Pre-School

Caterpillars Nursery School

Stagecoach

Children’s Theatre Group 07907 477 135 or 07907 477135 Email: info@stagestudio.co.uk

Tel: 0208 873 2405/07504 326 456 enquiries@caterpillarsnurseryschool.co.uk www.caterpillarsnurseryschool.co.uk

Tel: 07941 266 817 Email: info@steppingstonessurbiton.org.uk www.steppingstonessurbiton.org.uk

01372 238233 Email: hinchleywood@stagecoach.co.uk Stagecoach.co.uk/hinchleywood

HEALTH & FITNESS Esher Bowling Club Maria Mitchell Fitness Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Strong

07944 571934

m_mitchell@live.co.uk

Tel: 01372 468798 (Clubhouse) 01442 245768 (Sec) Email: rosemaryjfb@btinternet.com

Kung Fu with Andy King

Adults’ and Children’s Kung Fu classes 07826 553053 sifuandyking@gmail.com Website: www.WingChunKuen.co.uk

Citrus Tree Yoga

Tel: 07980 350 267 Email: rashmita@citrustreeyoga.com www.citrustreeyoga.com

RESTAURANTS Panshi

7 Station Aproach, Hinchley Wood. KT10 0SP Email: Info.panshi@main.com 020 8398 8585 thepanshi.co.uk

81 Maple Road, Surbiton KT6 4AQ tel. 020 8399 1128 www.thefrenchtarte.co.uk

HAIR & BEAUTY No. Eight Hair Salon

8 Manor Road North, Hinchley Wood. KT10 0SH 020 8398 8896 70

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MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Iceland Traveller Spike Media Ltd

Tel: 0208 398 0295/07879 563808 Email: julia@icelandtraveller.co.uk www.icelandtraveller.co.uk

28 Claygate Lane Hinchley Wood. KT10 0AQ 020 8398 2457 drew.hill1@btinternet.com

Lodge Bros Funeral Directors

Alan Greenwood & Sons

0137246372 463905 www.lodgebrothers.co.uk

Darren Salanson Photography

07941 275531 dsalanson@btinternet.com www.darrensalanson.com

Claygate: 01372 377 377 Long Ditton: 030 8398 0012 www.alangreenwoodfunerals.com

HR Source

Tel: 020 8224 0920 Email: info@hrsource.co.uk Website: hrsource.co.uk

HOUSE & GARDEN Crossy’s Home & Garden The Finishing Touch

26-28 Manor Road North, Hinchley Wood. KT10 0SH 020 8398 2828 www.crossys.co.uk

Rowan House, 9 Manor Road South, Hinchley Wood. KT10 0PY 020 8398 6855 info@thefinishingtouchltd.com

Heritage Landscape Gardens

Ben Malone Tree Surgery & Garden Services

19 Claygate Lane, Thames Ditton. KT7 0DL 020 8398 0100/07957 355040 paul@pdowning.co.uk

Esher Picture Framing

28 Claygate Lane Hinchley Wood. KT10 0AQ 020 8398 2457 drew.hill1@btinternet.com

Rebecca O’Shea Soft Furnishings

0781 7791046 bmalonetreecare@gmail.com

Hudson Construction

0208 224 5061 Email: sales@hudsonconstruction.co.uk www.hudsonconstruction.co.uk

A & K Decorating

Handmade Curtains, Blinds and Cushions 07528 703336 Rebecca.h.oshea@gmail.com

Lady and man decorating team Quality work with attention to detail 07949 317771 antkathdecorating@gmail.com

Tharai

Elie Jones

Design-Build-Manage 020 8224 5776 www.tharai.com

Interior design 07976 665180 me@eliejones.com

If you would like your business featured in our new Directory, please call Mandy Ali on: 020 8398 9095 or email office@stchristopherschurch.org.uk. Entries cost £5 per issue.

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