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January 2021

Issue 117

Your Monthly View of Sunbury on Thames

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Welcome! Starting with the positives….We perhaps have the chance to get our much requested footbridge across the Thames with a grant available for community projects from Surrey County Council. Make sure you vote for the project. See p9. Another positive...the wonderful photos which are regularly being submitted for Local Capture to be published in Sunbury Matters. Thank you. Keep them coming! Then the not so good bits….There have been a huge amount of complaints about the smell coming from the Eco Park. Do make sure you complain about any smell or noise to the EA and Environmental Health. Suez have submitted a piece to explain what is in the plume.

January 2021 Another blot on the landscape is the ever growing Ceaser Court at the top of Green Street. Named after Gerry Ceaser, this development which seems to be breaking many planning rules, is not a fitting tribute. Finally, we hope 2021 will bring us health and positivity. Stay safe! Mojo and Monica

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The Shepperton Ferry 4 Eco Park Stink! 8 Our Chance to get Pedestrian bridge? 9 Capture Spelthorne Exhibition 10 What would Gerry Think? 12 Corona Tutoring Initiative Award 14 World Class Exhibition at Gallery 15 Win the Morning. Win the Day! 17 Springfield’s Great Outdoor Learning 19 Covid Patient Home after 8 months 20 Halliford School LAMDA success 26 What is Eco Park Plume? 29 Recipe of the Month 34 LOSRA Says 36 St Mary’s Newsletter 39 Local Capture 40/41 Face Your Fears in Times of Change 46 Guide Dogs Appeal for Volunteers 49 Beware of Deer Crossing! 52 Sunbury Beat 57 Gardening Matters 60 Ad Index/Prices/Deadlines 62

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Lights Bring Cheer to Sunbury Thanks to the boys of local company Platinum Roofing for putting up the Christmas light on the parade. They did it of their own accord and in their spare time.

Under normal circumstances we would have had the Christmas market and the Salvation Army to play us into the Christmas season, but at least we had the lights. It was also lovely to see van Wonderen’s little Christmas village in the shop window. That brought delight to many. And of course we had the Green Street Christmas house! More than ever, we felt that Sunbury had made an effort to bring light into a gloomy period of our lives. Here’s hoping 2021 is going to be a great year, one of solutions and getting back to normality. We will without a doubt be thankful for that, but perhaps the suspension of normal life has made us appreciate things all the more. Please mention Sunbury Matters when responding to adverts

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Eco Park Stink!!

Who could not have noticed the disgusting stink from the Eco Park last month? Walking across the beautiful Sunbury golf club during lockdown was a delight, but the choking stink from the chimney really spoiled it. So many people on social media commented on it from all around the area. So, did you report it? It really important that everyone reports everything to the Environment Agency. They are available Photo SATEP on 0800807060. You can report on smells, noise, air quality etc. It’s a 24 hour hot line, they are friendly and helpful and it takes 2 minutes! The more that report the stronger our case! Lots of people rang them last night! The EA issue the license for the Eco Park to operate, and can withdraw that too! Please call in if it affects you. It is also worth calling Environmental Health at Spelthorne Council. Both parties need to be aware. There have been a huge amount of complaints. There is an article from Suez in this issue, explaining the technology and emphasising that it does not produce a smell. Their explanation is that any smell would come from refuse lorries delivering.

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Is this the chance for Sunbury to get the Footbridge? Surrey County Council is giving local communities up to £100m over the next five years to spend on projects that improve their local area. A footbridge between Sunbury and Walton has been proposed to be considered for some of this funding. For many years we have been talking about this and the project has universal support. Do have a look at the LOSRA (Lower Sunbury Residents’ Association) website for details of the project if you are not familiar with it. See report at www.losra.org But the problem has always been the cost. So is this our best chance? Please show your support by voting for this proposal. It is easy to do. Scan this QR code (simply aim your phone’s camera at square code). Scroll to bottom of page and click AGREE. The council will take these votes of approval into account when deciding where to spend the money, so every vote counts! A footbridge would open up walking and cycling opportunities for all of us, enabling us to enjoy the river walks on the Walton side. Let’s do this!

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Walled Garden to host Capture Spelthorne Winners The Spelthorne Borough Council’s annual Capture Spelthorne photographic competition attracted 300 entries. 15 shortlisted photographs were published in the Spelthorne Bulletin in December and the winners have now been announced and informed. Winners of the categories are as follows: My Spelthorne Spelthorne in Action Through the Seasons Spelthorne in Business Under 16s

Monica Chard (yes….me!) Joanna Ginger John Harris Victoria Allum Mason Glazier

The overall winner was the My Spelthorne category winner and was of a scene familiar to many in Sunbury! All the shortlisted photos will be exhibited at the Walled Garden café on Thames Street, Lower Sunbury, from 5th to 31st January so do go along to John Harris - Winner of Through the Seasons have a look. Tuesday-Sunday 11-3pm. (Staines Moor) And if you missed it this year, it is never too early to start to think about photos for the 2021 competition. This competition opens your eyes open to the beauty of our borough and what it has to offer.

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What would Gerry Think?

Ceaser Court Monstrosity– Tribute to namesake Flouts Rules By Local Resident Andrew Peters

This stinks! Many of you will have seenThis the cons version of Benwell House on Green Street, from a version 3 storey office to a 6 storey block of flats. Fair 3 store enough you may think as we need more dwellings. Unfortunately the Council’s plans for theenough site do Unfort not stop there and that’s where this stink arises. sto The council plans a further 5 storey blocknot for the co site with an additional 39 flats. This blockThe is being shoehorned onto the site and involves thesite loss of wi many protected trees, which currently mask the shoeho existing development. Ceaser Court bears the name man y of Gerry Ceaser, who, as well as former leader of existin the council was the founder of Spelthorne in of Ger Bloom and Friends of Sunbury Park. He loved the co wildlife and nature. His widow Zandra says he application gives the impression that this is a highBloom would be appalled! rise area and 5 storeys will complement the existwildlif But there are more reasons this is all wrong. Many ing 'street scene'. This is factually inaccurate and would readers will have done extensions over the years needs to be called out. the and will know that their building work hasBut to abide 6. Parking to the rear should only be in excepby planning regulations laid down by thereaders Council tional circumstances and should maintain separain their Planning Policies and Supplemental Docuand tion to neighbours. The parkingwi is against the ments (SPD) voted in by the full council by in 2011. pla boundary walls on 3 sides These have been used extensively to review your in thei The development will entail chopping down the planning applications, leading to the modification ments lovely grove of mature pine and horse chestnut and refusal of many. These rules are stillThese current trees, almost all valuable trees with existing Protecand were used in the last planning committee meettion Orders which Spelthorne think they can simpplannin ing to refuse a significant planning application in ly override, again contrary to their own guidelines. and re Sunbury. To squeeze such a big block into the Just think of the fuss if your planning application and we space available the council proposal breaks almost proposed chopping down just oneto protected tree! ing every single guideline in the planning documents. Obviously our council thinks their own planning Sunbu In fact their proposal doesn’t merely bend a few rules do not apply to them and that stinks. space a rules it drives a coach and horses right through the If you agree please complain to your local councily lot of them. A few of the more obvious ever breaches lor and also object via e-mail to planare: In fact ningdm@spelthorne.gov.uk with planning ref 1. It is too close to existing houses,rules council 19/02122/FUL citing the above points with any it guidelines state there should be a 48m lot gap, the others you wish to make –of traffic congestion, inare: distance is under 24m creased pollution for example. Unfortunately due to the complete lack of joined up thinking It in public 2. It is too high, at 24m distance it should be no 1. sector complaining about lack of doctors appointmore than 2 storeys. Spelthorne are planning 5. guideli ments and school places carries no weight, though 3. It should not break a 25 degree angle from distanc obviously 100 mid window of existing properties. The angle will 2. It more flats will be 33 degrees seriously impacting daylight for impact these. more t nearby properties Together we can 3. It 4. Meadows End and Dunnell Close will experi- make the council mid w follow their own ence a total loss of privacy as the new build has be 33 rules, surely that living room windows that directly look down into nearby isn’t too much to their back windows and gardens. 4. M 5. Development should not be overbearing. The ask?

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Corona Tutoring Initiative Rewarded At the start of the pandemic we reported on a young man from Sunbury who had the brilliant idea of offering tutoring free of charge. Jacob Kelly’s Coronavirus Tutoring Initiative drew on the resources of 4000 volunteer university students who provided 25,000 hours of free online 1:1 tutoring for school pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds across the UK. The band of volunteers offered support to those who could not afford private tutoring, teaching all subjects at GCSE and A Level grades. It was surely a life line to many. This incredible initiative was recognised in one of the Points of Light awards from 10 Downing Street and Jacob received a personal letter from Jacob Kelly the Prime Minister, praising his efforts. Jacob himself attended Halliford School until 6th form. He is now a 3rd year student at Oxford. He recognised how much students would miss out on education once we went into lockdown. Through partnerships with ‘Bramble’ an online classroom, and ‘Project Access’, a charity helping students from underprivileged backgrounds apply to leading universities, the Coronavirus Tutoring Initiative supported more than 2000 students. Jacob said: “I’m delighted that the work done by myself and an amazing group of volunteers from across the UK has been recognised by the Prime Minister. It’s been a privilege to be able to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to maintain a passion for learning, even in the midst of a pandemic.” If you want more information see coronavirustutoring.co.uk

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World Class Fabric Exhibition at Walled Garden Fabric of Our Time - 250 Years of World History

Make sure you get to see this stunning exhibi- bers of the public. Based in London they offer Make tion while it is in Sunbury. We are lucky to a range of services from hand monograms and w badghave this world class work on tion show. On until bridal customisation to goldwork' blazer have th es and machine embroidered logos for theatre 21st February 2021. Fe Hand & Lock have 250 years 21st experience em- and TV. Hand Whether you are a top Italian designer or a & bellishing, embroidering and monogramming garments for the Royal family, bellish the military and parent looking to monogram your daughter’s the process and service is n fashion houses including Dior, Hermes and christening outfit gar me exactly the same. Hand & Lock are committed Louis Vuitton. fashion The long history of Hand &Louis Lock can be to sharing the art of embroidery know how and V traced back to 1767, when a young Huguenot inspiring the next generation of embroiderers, T he lo refugee from France named M. Hand came to and since 2001 have promoted a programme of traced London and began manufacturing and selling embroidery education and advancement by lace to military tailors. Havingrefugee studied under creating the annual international embroidery Londo Italian craftsmen, Hand and was exceptionally competition ‘The Hand & Lock Prize for Emlace broidery’ and also establishing theto ‘Hand & skilled in working with gold lace. In 1898, CE Phipps began creating embroi- Lock School for Embroidery’ which now operItalian dered fashion items and selling skilled them to depart- ates workshops and classes around the world. Gallery embraces ment stores. On his retirement in 1956, he sold The Sunbury Embroidery In 189 this opportunity to collaborate with Hand & f the company to one of his employees, a talentdered ed embroidery designer, Stanley Lock who Lock and a future collaborative relationship to ment and renamed it S. Lock Ltd. The Company moved promote and share the values of inspirings the co and enjoyment of m into creating 'special order embroidery' for promoting the importance ed em to a wider public and Christian Dior, Norman Hartnell and other embroidery as a fine art rena me future generations. prestigious fashion houses. This association extended intointo creating emc broidered gowns for Queen Elizabeth II and The Sunbury Gallery Christi Diana, Princess of Wales. In 1972 the compa- The Walled Garden prestig Thames Street, Sunbury on Thames ny was awarded a Royal Warrant. T his a With a wealth of history behind them Hand & TW16 6AB broider Lock are now London’s premier embroidery Tel 01932 788101 house providing embellishmentDiana, services to the ny wa s 11-3 Royal Family, top European design houses, the Tuesday to Sunday With a Royal Armed Forces, Savile Row and mem- www.sunburygallery.org

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Skinners, Skinners, the the Lower Lower Sunbury Sunbury post post office office has has said said good good bye bye to to aa long long standing standing team team of of ladies. ladies. Thanks Thanks go go to to Karen, Karen, Shirley, Shirley, Debbie Debbie and and Jackie Jackie for for their their service service over over many many years. years. They They handed handed over over the the keys keys to to the the business business to to new new owners Karen owners in in mid mid DeDeKarenSmale Smaleand andShirley Shirley Crossbybid bidthe thePost PostOffice Office cember. cember. These These ladies ladies Crossby farewell farewell kept kept the the village village going going during during the the worst worst of of the the pandemic, pandemic, open open throughout, throughout, keeping keeping esessential sential services services running. running. The The opening opening hours hours kept kept by by these these ladies ladies was was beyond beyond brilliant, brilliant, with with services services available available from from 7.00 7.00 every every day. day. This This was was aa great great time time to to visit visit to to deposit deposit aa cheque cheque or or send send some some parcels. parcels. The The services services will will continue, continue, but but the the faces faces have have changed. changed.

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Win The Morning. Win The Day! By Monica Chard

Those in the know tell us that the best time of the day is first thing in the morning. But at this time of the year, when it is dark and cold, it takes some conviction to get up and out. But Win the Morning. Win the Day (WTMWTD) is a group which encourages you to do just that. In the summer of 2020 founder Chris Reeves set up WTMWTD after listening to a podcast about getting out of your comfort zone to help deal with the stress and mental health decline amidst COVID19. Chris posted a video about going for a walk and a swim in the Solent on social media and it has grown exponentially from there. WTMWTD has now reached all across the UK and even beyond. The local group meets weekly at Laleham riverside, I had to go and find out what the group gets up to. Besides, I was told by team leader Michelle Tucker that the meeting ends with a dip in the Thames!

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I was impressed to meet a small group of enthusiastic ladies, armed with torches and bobble hats. It was dark and there was a heavy fog. The group walks and talks, finishing at the riverside. After the walk and before entering the water, Michelle reads a poem, or a statement, something poignant yet short. then the group takes a minutes silence to think of those that have taken their lives and can’t be with us. The idea is to highlight the now and To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991

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Springfield Primary School’s Great Outdoor Learning Springfield Primary School has been on an exciting journey to develop outside learning to enhance learning, right across the curriculum. This has had a wide range of associated benefits, including promoting children’s wellbeing. The development of the allotment area has enabled children to have a more hands on curriculum that includes horticulture and biodiversity as an enhanced element. The journey began with the 2019 the pupil Eco Council evaluating the existing space and then designing an allotment area based upon feedback from all classes across the school. The children wanted an area to include a greenhouse, planting beds for each year group and the inclusion of habitats to support a variety of wildlife. Through the autumn 2020 launch, the children across all classes began planting during the warmer afternoons. The area has provided opportunities for children's sensory development along with opportunities to learn about responsibility, developing patience and social skills through horticulture. The new Gardening Club have also been making great use of this space throughout the term and have turned their attention to developing habitats for an array of animals. As part of their involvement In the Green Trees Award Campaign, an initiative by the National Trust, they have been planting hedgerows, trees, installed bird boxes and created a bug hotels.

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This has given them the opportunity to discover, learn about and experience the natural world, improve wellbeing and will lead to further education opportunities across the school. Recently the children across the school took part in an outdoor classroom day, where classes used the school grounds and its natural resources for a series of fun and engaging lessons. Children themselves mentioned several different enjoyable aspects to learning outside. The enjoyment of fresh air, new experiences and a practical context were all important to them. Teachers attributed this to the ability of outdoor learning to continually provide new experiences, a practical context for learning, the chance to learn in different ways and opportunities to succeed that may not be provided for some children in the classroom: ‘I enjoyed the giant collage making and an alphabet hunt, where I had to find things outside to match a letter sound. It was a fun way of learning, we all had fun’. (Year 1 child) The school is now building upon its successes and is looking to develop further the use of a woodland area within the school grounds. Through beginning the journey to achieve Forest School status, it will further be able to offer a unique educational experience using the outdoor environment of the forest as a classroom. 19

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COVID patient Sean - Home after 8 months Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This month we’d like to take the opportunity to share the story of Sean Fitzpatrick who was a patient at St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey and the Bradley Neuro-rehabilitation unit, which is run by Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals, located within Woking Community Hospital. Before becoming unwell, Sean was working as a flight steward for British Airways and was living completely independently. He became unwell earlier this year and was admitted to St Peter’s Hospital back in March with COVID-19. Sean was so unwell that he needed to be treated in the Intensive Care Unit where he was intubated to help his breathing. After making some improvement, he was extubated, but unfortunately, his health deteriorated and he had to return to the Intensive Care Unit. Whilst here it was discovered that Sean had suffered multiple infarcts in his brain and a DVT in his upper limb. Subsequent tests showed peripheral nerve damage to his right hand and leg. Sean was cared for by the team until he was well enough to be able to be transferred to another ward at the start of May, and was then admitted to the Bradley Neuro-rehabilitation unit a couple of weeks later. The Bradley Unit provides multidisciplinary assessment, advice and rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury or complex neurological illness. When he first arrived, Sean required a full sling hoist for all transfers and assistance of two people to move in bed. He was fearful of falling, even in bed. We’re so pleased that over the past six months, Sean has made an incredible recovery, with support from the whole team who have helped him along the way. When he was discharged home in November, he was able to transfer independently and walk short distances, both with a frame, and he now manages most of his daily care needs. He had been participating in group strengthening exercises and can now move much more independently and has completed an exercise programme. He had also been doing some walking with an elbow crutch and had started Please mention Sunbury Matters when responding to adverts

to manage steps. The team at the Bradley Neuro-rehabilitation unit T who worked closely with Sean, and supported his s recovery have praised his positive outlook and t determination to get home. Jenny Cheetham, Physiotherapist, says; “the thing that has beenl incredible, working with Sean, is his positivity through all f of this. He has kept us all laughing. He has a long W road ahead of him and a new life to adjust to but he B remains very positive about his experience and regularly expresses his great thanks to f everyone that has been involved in his care.” c The exemplary care and support that Seane received by all members of the team at St Peter’s and within b the Bradley unit are testament to his remarkable recovery and we wish him the very best w as he settles back into life at home. C We’d also like to take this opportunity to b thank the local community for their support throughout 2020. A The past year has been incredibly challenging for e us all, and whilst Christmas has been different this h year, we hope that you were able to take some time h to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones.

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Go Nuts in 2021!

No longer feared as the enemy of weight loss, these little nutritional powerhouses have come into their own. Here are four reasons to go a little bit nuts this year. Health - Eating nuts boosts health. They are particularly beneficial to heart health, lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. A review of 25 scientific led scientists to conclude that eating 70g of nuts per day resulted in lower total cholesterol and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Stay slim - One Spanish study of almost 9000 adults, showed that those who ate nuts at least twice a week had a much lower risk of gaining weight over the next few years compared to those who rarely or never ate them. Another study found that despite having the same calorie-intake, adults who included 84g of almonds into their daily diet in place of some of the carbs, had around a 60% greater reduction in weight and body fat after 6 months compared to those who did not eat them. Muscles – Nuts contain the right combinations of protein and essential fatty acids, to protect muscle

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tissue, repair damaged cells and reduce inflammation. Portability - If you’re looking for the easiest healthy snack to stash in your handbag or office drawer, nuts are your friend. They provide an instant energy-boost to beat the mid-afternoon slump, and don’t cause a sudden spike in blood sugar like chocolate-based snacks. Keep portions to around 30g per day and stick to raw unsalted varieties. But now is definitely the time to go nuts!

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Parklands Manor launches new fixed price promise to provide total peace of mind

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Signature Senior Lifestyle has launched a new fixed price promise option at its Parklands Manor care home, providing total peace of mind and reassurance with forecasting for the future care needs of loved ones. Under the new model, customers can pay a fixed price that will not change over the lifetime of the care period regardless of their loved one’s health condition. The new price promise comes as an optional addition to the existing model, whereby care costs can fluctuate over time based on an individual’s shifting needs. Both options provide the same levels of bespoke, exceptional award-winning care that Signature is renowned for. The new initiative, available on selected rooms across both residential and nursing care at Parklands Manor, which is CQC rated Good, further reflects Signature Senior Lifestyle’s commitment to being 100% transparent on costs. All fees are subject to an incremental annual increase in line with inflation, which will be clearly detailed at the outset, again giving further peace of mind for the future. The new fixed price offer also suits families considering care fee annuities, which pay a regular lifetime income towards care fees. Simon Dickinson, Sales & Brand Director at Signature Senior Lifestyle, comments: “Providing peace of mind, transparency and stability is more important than ever for care seekers and their families during uncertain times. This new initiative ensures one fixed price for potential residents, providing exceptional care, for life, allowing easier forecasting for the future.” Signature’s purpose-built luxury care home in Chertsey provides residents with assisted living, 24-hour dementia care, and respite care. Geographically, Parklands Manor is very well situated and has the added benefit of being close to St. Peters Hospital. It offers expansive industry-leading accommodation, almost double the size of the industry average, and a range of five star amenities including, cinema, hair salon, therapy room and beautifully landscaped gardens. Signature at Parklands Manor is open to visitors and is actively welcoming new residents, however there are strict health and safety protocols that must be adhered to uphold the safest environment possible. To find out more, please call Judy or Sonia on 01932 282943 or visit www.signaturecare-homes.co.uk Please mention Sunbury Matters when responding to adverts

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Halliford excels in LAMDA examinations

Halliford School announced a 100% pass rate in LAMDA exams at the end of last year. 19 Halliford students took exams in either acting, verse and prose, or mime, securing an impressive 11 distinctions, 7 merits and 2 passes. Halliford are so proud of Sixth Former, Robert Pleasance (pictured right with headmaster Mr Davies), who was awarded an unbeatable score of 100/100 with distinction. In addition, they had two students receive 98/100 and two students receive 96/100. Truly outstanding and testament to the strength of the Drama Department at Halliford School. LAMDA Tutor, Shani Woodley, commented “I am over the moon with our results from my first set of LAMDA examinations at Halliford. The boys have put in so much work and dealt with a lot of extremely unusual circumstances. They have risen above it all and produced these incredible results.” Students received some amazing feedback from the examiners, including: “A spontaneous approach throughout your work complete with in dept characterisation”, “A confident easy presence in the space”, “You use your voice, face, and body with total focus in a scene”, “Delightfully energised and enthusiastic performer” and “You have a real gift for performing”. Headmaster, Mr Davies, commented “I am absolutely thrilled for the boys. These results are exceptional, and I am delighted to present our students with their richly deserved certificates and medals. Despite all the challenges that they face currently, it is so refreshing to see the boys dedicating themselves to these challenging examinations and achieving such stunning results. I am incredibly proud of them all.”

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What What is is the the Plume Plume from from the the Eco Eco Park? Park? By Kacie Thomson, SUEZ By Kacie Thomson, SUEZ We would like to reassure the community that We would from like to theare community that emissions thereassure Eco Park mostly steam emissions from the Eco Park are mostly steam (the largest and only visible emission), with (the largest and only visible emission), with oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and tiny oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and tiny amounts of pollutants that must comply with amounts of pollutants that must with the Environment Agency’s (EA)comply permitted the Environment Agency’s (EA) permitted limits and strict EU regulations. limits EU regulations. Steamand is anstrict odourless, colourless gas so you Steam is an odourless, gastop so of you may notice a small gapcolourless between the the may a small between thebegins top of–the stacknotice and where thegap visible plume stack thesteam. visibleAs plume begins – this isand the where invisible the steam this is the invisible steam. As the steam moves further away from the stack it condensmoves away from the stack it condenses into further water vapour, appearing in cloud-like es into water vapour, appearing in cloud-like plumes. This process can be seen at a smaller plumes. process tea cankettle. be seen at a smaller scale on This a household scale on a household tea kettle. The steam plume leaving the stack is more The steam plumetemperatures leaving the stack is more visible in colder and can appear visible in colder andreflect can appear darker when the temperatures water molecules light, darker water reflect just likewhen how the clouds canmolecules appear grey. Thelight, just likemay howbeclouds can appear grey.when The the plume more visible at night plume may be more visible at night when the

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temperature drops or and may appear darker temperature drops andthis may darker on an overcast day,orand is appear not an indicaon an overcast day, and this is not an indication of a change in emissions. While the plant tion change emissions. While the plant is in of usea you willincontinue to see a plume is in use you will continue to see a plume when atmospheric conditions make the water when conditions make the water vapouratmospheric more visible. vapour more visible. All emissions go through a filtration and All emissions go system throughand a filtration and odour abatement are carefully odour abatement system and are carefully monitored through a Continuous Emissions monitored Continuous Monitoringthrough Systema(CEMS). AnyEmissions emissions Monitoring System (CEMS). Any emissions breaches are reported to the EA along with breaches areon reported to the with information the cause andEA anyalong corrective information on the and any corrective action. The EA cancause request emissions data at action. The EA can request emissions data at any time in addition to the formal reporting any time in addition to the formaland reporting requirements at regular intervals have requirements at regular intervals and have enforcement authority. enforcement authority. Visit www.EcoParkSurrey.co.uk for more Visit www.EcoParkSurrey.co.uk for more information on emissions, monitoring and air information on emissions, monitoring and air quality. quality.

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Bike Rack in Orchard Meadow car park This rather fancy bike rack was put up in Sunbury in July. We are all being encouraged to leave the car behind and use our own feet or cycle. So this sounds like a good idea in principle. But the double decker bike rack in the car park remains largely empty. Why? Perhaps we all want to leave our bikes outside the shops and this is not close enough. Maybe this would be better suited to stations where shelter and security is needed for many bikes. Certainly this seems rather over the top for the village. But it is there, funded by a grant to Spelthorne Council from M3 Enterprise, which are committed to improving the high streets of the borough. We were

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the only borough in Surrey to get the grant so must be happy with that. Other improvements include addressing accessibility and improving the look of high streets. We will watch how it develops with interest. Meanwhile, get cycling!

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Recipe Recipe of of the the Month Month Cranachan Cranachan

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Preparation time – 15 minutes Preparation time – 15 minutes Serves – 4 Serves – 4 Ingredients Ingredients 75g pinhead oatmeal (you can use rolled oats, 75gthe pinhead oatmeal (you can use oats, but steel cut pinhead variety arerolled nuttier and but the steel cut pinhead variety are nuttier and less porridge-like) porridge-like) 1less tbsp soft brown sugar 1 tbsp soft brown sugar 250g raspberries 250g raspberries 500ml double cream doubleplus cream 4500ml tbsp honey, a little extra to drizzle 4 tbsp honey, plus a little extra to drizzle 4 tbsp good Scottish whisky 4 tbsp good Scottish whisky Method Method Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat. Heatthe a large frying a medium heat. Add oatmeal andpan theover sugar then toast, Add thecontinuously oatmeal and until the sugar then toast, stirring the sugar has melted stirring continuously until theand sugar has Pour melted and the oatmeal smells sweet nutty. and the oatmeal smells sweet and nutty. Pour Please mention Sunbury Matters when responding to adverts Please mention Sunbury Matters when responding to adverts

on to a baking sheet lined with greaseproof on to aand baking lined with greaseproof paper leavesheet to cool. paper and leave to cool. Meanwhile, puree 175g of the raspberries until Meanwhile, puree of the raspberries until smooth (reserve the175g best-looking ones). You smooth theor best-looking ones). You can leave(reserve the seeds pass through a sieve for leave puree. the seeds or pass through a sieve for acan smooth a smooth puree. Whip the cream to fairly stiff peaks, then fold Whip the cream fairly stiff then foldof in the honey and to whisky. Addpeaks, three quarters in the honeyand andall whisky. Addtothree quarters of the oatmeal the puree the cream then the oatmeal all the puree to the cream then swirl throughand to give a ripple effect. swirl through to give a ripple effect. Spoon into four glass dishes and top with the Spoon intooatmeal, four glass and raspberries, top with thea remaining thedishes reserved remaining oatmeal, the reserved raspberries, a drizzle of honey. Serve immediately. drizzle of honey. Serve immediately. Did you know? Cranachan is a Gaelic word for you Cranachan is a Gaelic word for aDid kind ofknow? milk churn. a kind of milk churn. www.villagematters.co.uk www.villagematters.co.uk

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LoSRA Says Smell, Noise and Light Pollution from the EcoPark - What to do?

Back in 2012 a small cadre of local highly qualified professional residents with engineering and science qualifications spent a considerable amount of their time to oppose the construction of the Eco Park at Charlton Lane, the gasifier part of which was clearly a dangerous experiment in the most sensitive area possible in which to put it. This was, and is, a site too small for a proper EfW (Energy from Waste) plant, a precious few acres of Metropolitan Green Belt between two suburbs, scheduled for remediation to Green Belt in 2016. The AD (anaerobic digester) was clearly a smelly technology and meant for the countryside, not the precious site of the Metropolitan Green belt between two suburban villages. The solution should have been a larger EfW Incinerator and AD in the much less sensitive, less populated and already less polluted Surrey countryside, which didn’t want it because the councillors representing the people there had more influence than their SCC colleagues north of the river in Spelthorne. With a few exceptions all were deceived on the facts at the time by SCC and SITA officials as to the nature of the development. The drawings described a grassy knoll with a small chimney, never a massive industrial plant as we now have. It should be remembered that, unlike districts south of the river, the whole of Spelthorne Borough is an AQMA (Air Quality Management Area) and therefore even less suited to the installation of a plant such as the EcoPark. Judging by the numerous posts on social Please mention Sunbury Matters when responding to adverts

media we are aware that many local people have been affected by the smell, noise and light pollution from the gasifier (euphemism for incinerator) at the Eco Park in Charlton Lane. Affected people are encouraged to make a formal complaint to local authorities and the relevant government department. The information you will need is shown below and In most cases it will be a short phone call or a simple form. Please also contact your local councillor. Surrey County Council 03456 009 009 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays - normal rates apply) contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk Online complaint form: https:// www.surreycc.gov.uk/council-anddemocracy/contact-us/complaints-commentsand-compliments/waste-and-recyclingcomplaints Spelthorne Pollution Control (areas cover contaminated land and air quality) pollution.control@spelthorne.gov.uk 01784 446251 Spelthorne Residential Team (areas cover noise, housing and public health) eh.residential@spelthorne.gov.uk 01784 446251 How to find your local councillor: The Spelthorne councillors for Halliford and Sunbury West, where the park is located, are: Sandra Dunn - cllr.dunn@spelthorne.gov.uk Tom Fidler - cllr.fidler@spelthorne.gov.uk Lawrence Nichols cllr.nichols@spelthorne.gov.uk To find other councillors: Spelthorne Borough Council: https:// democracy.spelthorne.gov.uk/ mgFindMember.aspx Surrey County Council: https:// mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/ mgFindMember.aspx www.villagematters.co.uk

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Local Capture

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THE ARTS SOCIETY RUNNYMEDE continues to bring its popular monthly lectures to members and guests via Zoom. Although speakers cannot be present in person, their lectures are live and followed by a Q and A session. Those not familiar with Zoom can raise help at the press of a button. If you would like to experience the next lecture and find what the Society has to offer, please contact info@theartsscocietyrunnymede.org.uk THE ART OF THE RIVER Wednesday 20th January 2021 at 10.30 The River Thames has inspired artists for over three hundred years and continues to do so today. Discover a selection of artists from the historical to the contemporary and experience their fascinating views of the river and interpretations of its eventful history. Alexandra Epps is a well known guide in London and lecturer at the capital’s galleries. To celebrate the beginning of a new year THE ARTS SOCIETY RUNNYMEDE IN ASSOCIATION WITH CUMBERLAND LODGE ARE HOLDING A SPECIAL STUDY DAY – THE ARTISTS OF NICE 26th January 2021 10.00-12.45 am via Zoom Webinar. The Rt Revd Christopher Herbert Former Bishop of St Albans, international art lecturer and writer, Member of the House of Lords, and Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey explores the life of artists such as Matisse and Dufy, who have been inspired by the striking beauty of the coastal French city of Nice. More information and tickets : www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-artists-of-nicewith-the-arts-society-runnymede-tickets131310722907 Tickets: £10 per person, to support The Arts Society and the charitable works of Cumberland Lodge.

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Face your Fears in Times of Change By Ingrid Fear

It is a fact that the world is inIt a state of ceived danger or threats. This causes a physiis a f change. The reality is the world has been conological change in our bodies that ultimately change stantly changing for eons of time. The differresults in behavioural change such as running stantly ence today, is simply the pace. Change seems away, hiding, or freezing. Sometimes the to to be on steroids, and we are ence not ready for the emotion of fear happens in response to a stimbe pace of change. We fear the to changes that we ulus that occurs in the present moment.o Fear cannot control. can also rise in anticipation or expectation of a pace of The changes that are upon uscannot are the future of perceived future threat. In an extreme case of how we educate ourselves, how we work, howhe fear (perceived or in the moment) it can cause T ch long we can continue without being social, humans to respond by freezing or temporary w we what the future of work looksho like and in fact paralysis. long whether or not there is a career for us at all. So, fear is our friend, in that it is w there to serve what th With the predicament that business in our own and protect us. Learning to understand more environment is facing at present, industries about what sits behind the emotion of fear is whet he such as aviation, pubs, hospitality, leisure, we the trick. E.g. Fear of being made redundant With th are feeling the impact of change. As there is is possibly concern for how to economically enviro n an impact on our places of employ and leisure, provide for the family in the future. suc h as so is there a direct impact on us individually. The next time you feel the emotion of “fear”, are feel As a result of the changes, people have betake a moment to pause and consider whether come fearful of so many “normalities” of life. this is an overreaction of something else such an imp People are fearful of being alone, others are as “worry” or “uncertainty”? It isth also worth so is fearful of not finding a life partner (difficult being aware that the more energy we give to As a re when we are not able to socialise). Then there the feeling of fear or the more we “fuel” the f are fears of employability or come not (as the world thoughts about the emotion we are perceiving People or work changes), finding new jobs in a clito be fear the more intense this feeling befearful mate that appears to be creating more reduncomes. Tips to face your fearsn in times of change:w dancies than recruitment. And all this imwhe Identify whether it is a real fear or a perpact’s economic security andare tests our emofear fear. tional vulnerability. or ceived w or k Accept that the feeling of fear is there to Now is not the time to be too proud and stiff th help you make some changes. upper lip. Now is the time tomate be human and Be optimistic about the situation and in turn demonstrate vulnerability, tapdancies into hope, show new opportunities will be easier to see. compassion and kindness. pact’s e So how do we face our fearstional in times of Change your environment by going for a v change? walk-in nature, as the saying goes is “clear the No w Firstly, let’s understand more about fear. head”. There are only two fears thatupper we are born Be responsible for your happiness. Take l demo n with: control. Focus on small goals. compa s Fear of falling Fear of loud noises Author: Ingrid Fear, Behavioural Change So how These two fears are innate and designed to Coach change keep us alive and motivated to avoid potential Firstly, www.ingridfear.co.uk dangers. T here a The rest we create…… with: Fear is an emotion that originates from per-

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Guide Dogs Appeal for Volunteers in Spelthorne The local branch of charity Guide Dogs, which organises community events and collections to help raise much needed funds, is urgently looking for new volunteers in Spelthorne. The charity relies on donations to keep its vital services running and has suffered with the impact of Covid-19 putting a dent in much of their face to face activities over the summer. Guide Dogs has local fundraising groups all across the country. This means that people can volunteer in their local communities and make a difference, while getting involved with a fun and positive group. While lots of activity is still happening online, some groups are able to get out and about in market stalls by following the charity’s Covid-safe guidelines. Nadia, a current Guide Dogs volunteer fundraiser, says: “I am a guide dog owner and I have also been a volunteer speaker and fundraiser for guide dogs for the last two years. Having my guide dog has been transformative to my life and being given the opportunity to share my story with others has given me the chance to give a little bit back to the charity that has helped me so much. Being partnered with my guide dog has empowered me and enriched my life and the same can be said for being a volunteer. Through volunteering for Guide Dogs, I have had the opportunity to strengthen the skills I already have and meet lots of brilliant people who have now become friends. I have had the chance to appear on a radio show and be part of an exhibition in a local museum. Knowing that whatever little I can do can ultimately help to transform someone else who has a visual impairment, means a lot to me. I highly recommend volunteering to anyone who is interested.” There are around 2 million people living with sight loss in the UK. Guide Dogs supports people with a visual impairment to maintain their independence and live the life they choose. There are lots of different services on offer, ranging from the iconic guide dog service, through to children and young people’s services, access to technology, and volunteer-led services such as My Sighted Guide (a twolegged guide rather than a four legged one!) To support the running of these services the charity To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991

relies on an army of incredible and dedicated volunteers, and in Spelthorne they urgently need a dedicated coordinator to lead the group. Rachael MacLoughlin, Regional Volunteering Advisor for Guide Dogs says: “We’re delighted and incredibly fortunate to have over 17,000 volunteers who support us within various roles. Our fundraisers are a crucial part of the Guide Dogs Family, with not only raising vital funds for our life-changing services, but also helping to spread the word in their local communities about what Guide Dogs do and how we support people living with sight loss. Our volunteers tell us their top motivations for volunteering are to make a useful contribution and to support people living with sight loss. In fact, according to our latest volunteer survey (2019), 71% of volunteers strongly recommend volunteering for Guide Dogs. Therefore, if you’re looking to make a difference then please visit our website to find out more about our volunteering roles. We look forward to hearing from you.”

Whether you have lots of spare time or just an hour a week, the group has room for anyone interested in getting involved. Full training and support is provided. To apply go to https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/volunteer or call the local team on 0345 143 0224.

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Civic Awards 2021

Do you know someone who should be recognised for dedicated voluntary service in the Borough of Spelthorne? The Spelthorne Civic Award Trust was founded in 1983 by Alf Goddard MBE to acknowledge the work of the many local Spelthorne residents who have dedicated their time to voluntary service in the borough. The object of the Trust is to consider nominations with a view to conferring an honour to recognise long term voluntary effort by such individuals. We would therefore like to invite local residents and voluntary organisations to nominate persons they know who have given a minimum of at least 12 years’ service so that the Trustees can consider them for an award. Candidates do not have to live in the borough but the work they do should be of benefit to Spelthorne residents. The awards are presented annually in April at a Presentation evening in the Council Chamber at Knowle Green. This year, because of Covid 19 restrictions, we were not able to invite recipients and nominees to the ceremony but the presentations were recorded and can be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=dnpmHV3zjBw&t=756s Nomination forms and further details on the awards are available from the Trust Secretary, David Martin (email: civicawards@gmail.com) Closing date for nominations: 31st January 2021.

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Beware of Deer Crossing! There are deer living happily in Shepperton. I saw a post social media from a resident who had come face to face with a startled Bambi near Shepperton cricket club. The post served to assure me that I had not been going totally mad when I had had a close encounter on Black Ditch, the wasteland to the right of Renfree Way, a month earlier. Two majestic deer sprang out onto my path and scarpered leaving me dumbfounded! The posts on Facebook revealed that in fact there have been several sightings and the more I asked around, the more I discovered. One of the anglers, fishing at Halliford Mere said “Oh yes. They have been around for as long as I have been fishing here and that is 20 years!”. So, clearly this is not new. They appear to be Roe deer. According to the British deer society, Roe deer are abundant in the UK and are strongly associated with woodland and copses, which would make sense considering where they have been spotted around Shepperton. So how long before they make it to Sunbury? Might we see them in Sunbury Park? It seems that deer are becoming braver when it comes to entering areas close to towns. Since seeing deer myself, once on one side of Renfree way and once on the other side, it makes you think….they clearly cross the road. One post on the Facebook thread attested exactly that “one ran out in front of me on Renfree Way...it missed my car by inches”. So do be aware! I did contact our local Surrey County Councillor with my stories and suggested that there really should be ‘Beware of the Deer’ signs on Renfree Way. He was astonished and thought perhaps that these were domestic deer which had got out!!

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Sunbury Staff Raise Hospice Funds

Eight members of staff from REDBOX in Sunbury, ran , walked or cycled 100 miles between them on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December, to take part in the Race From the North Pole to raise money for Helen & Douglas House children’s hospice. REDBOX has supported the hospice since 2017 and has now raised a total of £24,095. . Victoria Creswick (pictured right) who is part of the REDBOX team said ‘We're were all super excited to help Santa on his way to Helen & Douglas House by running/ walking/cycling 100 miles between us. I ran 10K wearing something Christmassy. I ran 5k as an inflatable pumpkin earlier this year so I have never run so far but it is all for a good cause.

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‘This year has been challenging and times are tough especially for charities like Helen & Douglas House, who are struggling with the impact of Coronavirus on their fundraising. ‘The work Helen & Douglas House does to help local terminally ill children and their families is really is amazing. They need to raise £3.6 million a year to provide their expert care and 85% of this comes from public donations. ‘We know it's an incredibly tough time for everyone at the moment, but every donation counts no matter how small. You can sponsor our team at : https:// racefromnorthpole.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ fundraising/redbox-group-race-from-thenorth-pole-for-hel ‘

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Theatres are Back. Let’s Give Them Our Support

Last month I was treated to a trip to the theatre. Remember what that used to be like?! It was always a special event seeing a live performance. I am sure we will treasure the things we once took for granted from now on. Returning by popular demand The Rose Theatre in Kingston is putting on the critically acclaimed production of Willy Russell’s Educating Rita, produced by Olivier and Tony Awardwinner David Pugh. Starring Stephen Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson as Frank and Rita and directed by Max Roberts, the play will return to the Rose Theatre in Kingston from 23 to 27 February 2021. Audiences will be socially distanced. David Pugh said: “It’s unfinished business as, when Educating Rita opened at the Rose Theatre in October for a three-week run, we garnered rave reviews and standing ovations from audiences but, of course, then the government closed us down. But we won’t be beaten! We are returning as we don’t want to disappoint everyone who booked and wasn’t able to see this production and by adding performances it means more people can now come as well.” For full information on upcoming shows do have a look at the website. Rose Theatre 24-26 High Street, Kingston, KT1 1HL www.rosetheatre.org Tuesday 23 February – Saturday 27 February 2021 Twitter: @Rosetheatre Facebook: /RoseTheatreKingston Instagram: RoseTheatreKingston

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Gardening Matters The Light Fantastic

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Index of Advertisers Adult Classes Adult Community 13 Alteration/Tailoring Shepperton Tailoring 31 Art For Sale Pop up Gallery 10 Bathroom Installation GSS 38 Response Plumbing 43 Beauty The Nail Garden 9 Care for Elderly Alina 44 The Burlington 14 Sunbury Nursing 28 Parklands Manor 25 Car services Retro & Vintage 47 Chipsaway 47 Carpenter George Scott Woods 47 D Williams 55 Chartered Surveyor Nick Cobb 51 Children’s Activities Aquarius 18 Chimney Sweep Patrick Stone 50 Chiropodist Shepperton Chirop. 22 Cleaning Nick Lewis 55

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Sunbury Matters January 2021

Articles inside

Gardening Matters

Sunbury Beat

Beware of Deer Crossing

LOSRA Says

Guide Dogs Appeal for Volunteers

Recipe of the Month

Covid Patient Home after 8 months

Corona Tutoring Initiative Award

Springfield s Great Outdoor Learning

What would Gerry Think?

Our Chance to get Pedestrian bridge?

Eco Park Stink

Win the Morning. Win the Day

The Shepperton Ferry

Capture Spelthorne Exhibition