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Welcome!
Welcome to the July/August issue. Lockdown is easing, summer is upon us and hopefully as you read this or at some point soon thereafter foreign travel will once again be an option. Events are also starting to get back to normal. Two favourites for me are the Riverhouse Outdoor Jazz Festival on 15th August and the Walton Folk Festival on 11th September. The Hampton Court Music Festival also runs from 13-24 August and the Garden Festival takes place between 5-11 July. WoTTA is now also now planning to resume Heritage Day 2021, They have pencilled in 18th September 2021 - as we are obviously dependent on Covid restrictions. But do SAVE THE DATE! Heritage Day
July/Aug 2021 has been celebrated in Walton for 20 years! As a result I am restarting the events page in the next issue. So if you have any events coming up please let me know. In the meantime, take care and see you in September.
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Folk Music in Walton Sir Malcolm Campbell Eat Al Fresco Free Tree Scheme Oak Processionary Moth Update Cannes Film Festival Where The Wild Things Are Young Artists Summer Show Real Men Wear Sunscreen Recipe of The Month Garden View Dominic Raab Index of Advertisers
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The hidden history of folk music in Walton-on-Thames Of the significant events that shaped folk music – such as Cecil Sharp collecting his first folk song in 1903, Bob Dylan ‘going electric’ at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965, Fairport Convention recording the first English folk rock album in 1969 – you may be surprised that one of them took place in Walton-on-Thames... The ‘folk revival’ of the 50s/60s may seem like a sideline in musical history, but this underground movement helped shape mainstream culture. Songwriters such as the aforementioned Dylan, Paul Simon (both of whom made pilgrimages to English folk clubs in the ‘60s) and Joni Mitchell moved songwriting from Tin Pan Alley lightweight pop to cover deeper political and personal subjects. Alongside many others, The Beatles took notice, evolving from I Want To Hold Your Hand to Strawberry Fields Forever in four years, largely inspired by folk singer-songwriters. So where does Walton fit in? British journalist, musician and author Karl Dallas is described as “the most vigorous, influential, and informed folk music journalist in Britain” by Colin Harper in his book, Dazzling Stranger: Bert Jansch and the British Folk and Blues Revival. Back in the 1950s, Karl – who died in 2016 – was living in Walton-on -Thames, where he had a surprise encounter... Karl was in the bathroom of his house in Walton when he heard someone singing. Rushing down the stairs, still dripping with water, he found Harry Cox singing the traditional folk song, The Foggy Dew. Born in 1885, Harry Fred Cox was a Norfolk farmworker who has been described as one of the most important singers of traditional English music. “That was the first time I ever heard an English traditional singer,” Karl told JP Bean, author of Singing from the Floor: A History of British Folk Clubs. This event led to a lifelong passion to promote traditional British music. Just what Harry Cox was doing in Walton is not clear. But the likelihood is that he was performing at a folk club. The growth of folk clubs was significant throughout the late 50s and 60s with hundreds springing up across the country. Influential music
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weekly Melody Maker – Karl was a regular contributor – used to advertise regular folk concerts at 18b Church Street in Walton-onThames, now home to Walton Working Men's Club. A quick trawl of the internet revealed that the likes of John James Harry Cox (who once shared the bill with Nick Drake), Stan Arnold and the Derek Sarjeant Folk McKay/File Photo TrioREUTERS/Hannah all played there in 1969. But you don’t have to go back 50 years to experience a vibrant folk music scene in Walton. For many years, The Riverhouse Barn arts centre in Manor Road has staged folk, roots and acoustic music from young and innovative performers. And in 2018 they held the very first Walton Folk Festival. The first two years were sold out but the planned 2020 festival, for obvious reasons, did not happen. But this year it is back and on a new open air stage so it can go ahead safely. The event is from midday to 10.30pm on Saturday 11 September, and features a brilliant lineup of dazzling young folk acts: Jenn & Laura-Beth, Odette Michell, Gilmore & Roberts, Kim Lowings and the Greenwood, Jacob & Drinkwater and the mighty Trials of Cato. Book tickets early (it always sells out) at riverhousebarn.co.uk
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Sir Malcolm Campbell Source: Various Malcom Campbell was long associated with Surrey. Living at Povey Cottage in Hookwood, then Headley Hall near Box Hill, aith his final home at Little Gatton Cottage on Reigate Hill. In 1913,Walton-on-Thames became his home living in Midway.
Malcolm Campbell started racing cars in 1910 and in 1912 suffered the first of many nearfatal accidents at the famous Brooklands race track. This car was christened Blue Bird, after a stage play by Maurice Maeterlinck, and the name was used for all his subsequent vehicles and those raced by his son, Donald (though Donald used the single word form).
Pendine Sands, Carmarthenshire, in September 1924. The following July, on the same course, he became the first man to exceed 150mph. The late 1920s saw him vying for the record with Sir Henry Segrave. Campbell set a new land speed high of 231.4mph at Daytona, Florida, in February 1931, for which he was knighted. The ninth, and last, of his land speed records saw Campbell become the first to top 300mph. This was achieved on the Utah salt flats in September 1935.
Malcolm Campbell next turned his attention to the water speed record, which he broke four times between September 1937 and August 1939 in a Blue Bird hydroplane, on the last occasion reaching 141.74mph on Coniston Water in the Lake District. Campbell worked for Combined Operations during the Second World War but he later suffered from glaucoma – possibly as a result of his disdain for safety goggles. He died at his Surrey home on New Year’s Eve 1948.
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Between them, Sir Malcolm Campbell and his son, Donald, set 10 speed records on land and 11 on water. Driving a series of vehicles called Blue Bird, they were the personification of British derring-do and engineering prowess. Please mention Walton Matters when responding to adverts
Biophilic Design There’s a growing awareness around just how much our surroundings can affect our wellbeing. Now that we spend more time indoors than ever – research suggests around 90% of our day is spent inside – it’s imperative that our interior spaces are designed to make us feel better. When designed well, these spaces have the power to nurture, inspire and help us flourish. In particular, our homes, allow us to retreat from the world, slow down and recuperate in our own private sanctuary. Biophilia literally translates into a ‘love of nature’ and is based around the premise that we have an evolutionary predisposition to recognise and relate to the natural environment. In the design world, Biophilic design translates as a set of principles that allow us to reconnect with the outside world, whether it’s directly from plants and greenery, through natural textures and materials, or with patterns and forms we recognise from nature. The idea is that by putting people as the focus, spaces designed with Biophilic design principles can relieve stress, boost the mood and appeal to the senses on a deeper level. It’s just about being more mindful about how your home can make you feel – hopefully, when done right, that is calmer and happier. A few simple steps you can take to boost your Biophilic design credentials at home… 1) Choose furniture made of natural materials such as bamboo, rattan and wood. 2) Add an element of texture and pattern to mimic what you see in nature. 3) Maximise natural daylight. 4) Think about all the senses including sound and smell. 5) But the simplest step of all is to add some plants to your home. Book your no obligation design visit with Georgina Broadhurst of Just Shutters on 01932 500 270 or visit JustShutters.co.uk Please mention Walton Matters when responding to adverts
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Eat Al Fresco Italian Style The rise of the home pizzeria
During 2020 when we were all forced to stay home during that glorious first spring and summer of the pandemic, outdoor pizza oven sales soared as we all mourned our lost foreign holidays and long lazy sun-soaked lunches. The trend for al fresco Italian cooking shows no sign of letting up in 2021 so what should you look for in a pizza oven? Both wood fired pizza ovens and traditional BBQs use wood or coal to create fire for cooking on. They also cook similar foods, albeit in different ways.
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Portable Pizza Ovens - If you don’tc want to fully commit your garden to a huge woodfired pizza oven, a portable style isa a great alternative. You can wheel them to a sunny spot and position them where the smoke won’t billow over your guests. They are obviously smaller than traditional brick ovens, and don't retain heat for as long, but they heat up more quickly which is a plus. Wood fired ovens are designed to reach much hotter temperatures than BBQs and retain that heat for longer periods of time – a good wood fired oven reaches up to 400°C or higher, and some will stay hot throughout the day. From quick 3-minute pizzas to slow-cooked meats roasting for a few hours, outdoor ovens can do it all! It’s tempting to jump on the bandwagon but first consider what you will mostly be cooking and how often. One of the biggest benefits of a pizza oven is that it can also barbecue grill and smoke food. But if all you want to do is grill a few burgers, you probably won't want to have to wait for a big pizza oven to heat up! If your heart still says 'pizza' there are a numTo advertise email paul@villagematters.co.uk
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Tabletop Pizza Ovens - There are tabletop insulated wood fired pizza ovens available that are lightweight enough to be placed on any non-flammable surface. These compact pizza ovens are perfect for tiny gardens and even balconies and are ready to start cooking in just 25 minutes!
Gas Fired Pizza Oven - If you aren’t a fan of building a wood fire, don't want to annoy your neighbours with the smoke or just want to W have better control over the heat, a gas pizza h oven could be the perfect choice. They still feature high performing insulation, h but don't reach such high temperatures and can't be f used to smoke food smoker. A gas oven might s also be the choice for you if you prefer a nonq smoky, cleaner taste. Whatever your choice, buona pizza! By Tom Hancock Or call Paul on 07946 494288
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Free Tree Scheme for Schools and Communities Whether planting for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, to help tackle climate change, or to improve local areas around the country, the Woodland Trust’s popular free tree pack scheme is now open for applications. Schools and community groups across the South East are now able to apply for the first 1 million trees, and into 2022 there are over 3 million trees in total available via free tree packs. Packs are sent out twice a year with November packs now available for order. In spring the take up in Surrey was high with 8580 trees delivered to 99 schools and community groups across the county. The Woodland Trust is a leading delivery partner of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) and is supporting many thousands of schools and communities to plant trees to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis and the first million trees will be despatched in November during the planting season. The Trust welcomes applications from all types of community. The packs are available in a range of themes; year-long colour, a wild harvest, or a haven for wildlife. Another contains hardy species which tolerate exposed sites and dry areas or where water collects easily, there is even a working wood mix which could provide wood fuel or willow for weaving. The packs also come in a range of sizes; 15 (perfect for urban areas and which can be split between neighbours where necessary), 30 (which will create a six-metre hedgerow or a tennis court-sized copse), 105 (enough to cover an area as big as four tennis courts) or 420 (to cover an area the size of a football pitch) and most can create fantastic hedgerows. Packs contain a mix of UK sourced and grown native broadleaf species such as hazel, rowan, hawthorn, common oak, silver birch, wild cherry, elder, dogwood and holly.
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Since 2004 the scheme has helped thousands of groups plant millions of trees and there is support for experienced and first- time tree planters! In Spring this year over 400,000 free trees were sent to keen planters across the country. Senior project lead for the Woodland Trust Vicki Baddeley said: “We’re always amazed by the appetite schools and communities have for tree planting. It is such a wonderful thing to do. It is a positive, life-affirming and life-changing action that people can take to mark momentous occasions like The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, to help tackle the climate and nature crises, or to make their local areas a bit greener. We find that once people have planted one tree, they usually want to do more.
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Update on Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) in Elmbridge
The Oak Processionary moth is a tree pest that has been spreading rapidly in the South East. Its caterpillars only feed on the leaves of several species of oak trees. They cannot complete their development on any other trees. Over the last few years, we have had numerous Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) sightings on private properties and EBC owned land. We are monitoring the situation very closely working in partnership with our Tree Services, the Forestry Commission, Surrey County Council and advising private landowners on what steps to take. What do OPM look like? They have long, white hairs, a grey body and dark head. Older larvae have a central dark stripe with paler lines down each side. They build white silktype nests in the branches or trunks of trees (not in the leaves). See images attached. Where can they be found? They can be spotted on oak tree trunks moving about in late spring and early summer (May, June and July) in nose to tail processions – hence their name. Lines of caterpillars are often arrow headed. They can sometimes be found on the ground moving between trees in this procession. What is the risk to residents? The caterpillars and their nests contain hairs which can cause itchy rashes, eye and throat irritations and in some very rare cases, allergic reaction in people and animals who you come in contact with
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them. The greatest risk period is May to July when the caterpillars emerge and feed before pupating into adult moths. Please be mindful that caterpillars can shed hairs if they are disturbed or threatened. The hairs can be blown by the wind, stick to trunks, branches, grass and clothing. In warm weather, hairs can stick to the skin more easily when you wear sun protection lotion, so please be mindful not to approach oak trees then. What to do when you spot an OPM nest: When you see posters at affected sites, it is important not to ignore them. Please stay well clear of the affected trees for your own safety. Make you keep dogs under control, away from infested areas. If the sighting is on private land, please report it to the Forestry Commission using the Tree Alert online reporting form on their website: https:// treealert.forestresearch.gov.uk/ If you cannot use Tree alert, you can report them by telephone on 0300 067 442 or by email at opm@forestrycommission.gov.uk. If you own the tree on which the nest if located, the Forestry Commission has issued an online manual for owners of oak trees. If the OPM are found on am Elmbridge Borough Council-owned tree, report it to us on 01372 474825, 01372 474579 or by email at opm@elmbridge.gov.uk. Cllr Janet Turner, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, said, “At this time of year, many people are enjoying green spaces and it’s really important for residents and visitors to be aware of the risk of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM). We are aware of the presence of OPM in the borough and are monitoring the situation closely. We are removing nests or spraying infected areas if they cause a serious threat to the community. We will continue to do so where OPM cause the most risk to residents. “The Countryside Team is busy answering many calls regarding OPM. Before reporting the issue, please make sure you know whom to contact: sightings on council-owned land can be reported to the countryside team but if they are located on private land, reporting them via the Tree Alert website or calling the Forestry Commission will speed up the treatment process and help slow the OPM spread.” For further information, please visit elmbridge.gov.uk/leisure, opm@elmbridge.gov.uk or call 01372 474579.
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The Cannes Film Festival July 6th to July 17th 2021
Initially the French government were reticent as they had no wish to offend Mussolini but the group - which included the co-founder of cinema, Louis Lumière - were persuasive and the idea was eventually approved.
The world’s first ever competitive international film festival was held in Venice in 1932. Initially the festival and its awards was about the national prestige of the participating countries as much as it was about the films. As World War II approached people noticed that the Venice film awards began to favour countries of the fascist alliance, most notably Germany and Italy. In 1939 France was a certainty for The Festival’s top prize - with Jean Renoir’s La Grande Illusion. But instead it was awarded jointly to the German film Olympia and the Italian film Luciano Serra, Pilota. The French were furious and with good reason. Olympia was produced in association with Joseph Goebbel’s Ministry of Propaganda and the Italian entry was made by Mussolini’s son! The French withdrew from the competition. The British and American judges resigned citing their anger at the way political dogma and ideology were interfering with artistic appreciation.
Several locations were considered. Officially Cannes won because of its, ‘sunny and enchanting location,’ but it’s widely acknowledged that the real reason was because the City of Cannes agreed to fund a dedicated venue for the festival. And there - interrupted only by World War II, and more recently the pandemic of 2020 - it remains. Today the festival continues to uphold the highest artistic standards. In an industry dominated by ‘the bottom line’ Cannes stays true to its roots. At the time of writing cinemas are opening their doors again so why not enter into the Cannes spirit and head to your local movie house? Even better pick a film that’s a bit different to your usual choice? You might be pleasantly surprised. And if you can’t get to the cinema yet, try renting one of these previous Palme D’Or (the top prize) winners, don your finery, buy in popcorn and champagne, and create a little bit of Cannes in your sitting room.
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Where the Wild Things Are Connecting with Nature
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Success at the Young Artists Summer Show at the Royal Academy We are delighted to share the news of former Surbiton High School pupil Katy Tomiak has been packing up her artwork to take to the Royal Academy for The Young Artists' Summer Show 2021 at the Royal Academy. The Young Artists’ Summer Show at the Royal Academy is aimed at young artists studying in the UK and British schools overseas. Applicants are judged by a panel of artists and
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arts professionals that select artworks to be displayed online and on-site at the Royal Academy of Arts. The Art department at Surbiton asked the Gifted and Talented artists to submit artwork to be selected for the exhibition. We were very impressed with the exceptional standard of Artwork and Photography that students created, and we were delighted to submit art from 7 students. Competition was extremely high this year with The Royal Academy receiving over 33,000 submissions. We are very thrilled and proud to hear that Nina Holding in year 10 was successful to be accepted for the on-line exhibition. The painting titled ‘Josephine Knots’ an acrylic painting of Eyiwaa
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Agyekumhene, the owner of the fashion brand named Kayadua that has a strong belief in sustainability. Nina stumbled upon this image of Eyiwaa in an issue of the Courier magazine from August/September 2020 and felt immediately drawn to the vibrant jade colour. We are very pleased to be displaying Nina's artwork in the main building reception. We are also very pleased that Katy Tomiak had her painting ‘Barry’ accepted for display at The Royal Academy. Katy produced an exceptional painting of Barry, our beloved life model who sadly passed away last year. Barry had been working at Surbiton High School for over 10 years as our life model. This painting shows exceptional technical skill as well as truly capturing Barry in a thoughtful pose. The painting is especially impressive because of the dramatic almost theatrical lighting, using chiaroscuro the piece resembles a renaissance masterpiece, demonstrating clear inspiration from Caravaggio. The Young Artists’ Summer Show 2021 will open and launch online on Tuesday 13 July.
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New Elmbridge Museum website launch We are excited to announce that Elmbridge Museum has now launched its new redesigned website. To create the new website, they focused on the feedback you gave them in previous surveys. You told them you wanted a more interactive and mobile friendly experience when visiting the website. So, they have introduced a simple and clear navigation to give you quick access to the collection through innovative online exhibitions and an engaging learning offer. You said you were interested in seeing the Museum’s work in the community. To follow this up, they have included some highlights of the workshops they delivered in local schools and exhibitions they facilitated for them. They are now also able to share online some of the thousands of local historical artefacts that have been collected and maintained for the next generations. They are giving you access to them through a search function and timelines. Over time, they will be building on the current digital collection to add more objects and give you the opportunity to see some of our best pieces in detail.
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Councillor Janet Turner, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, said, “We wanted the new museum website to showcase the amazing cultural heritage of the borough as well as give you the opportunity to engage more fully with the wide range of our museum services. This website was built to encourage visitors to get connected with and become curious about their local history. We hope you enjoy your visits and get involved in future museum projects”. Please let them have your feedback on the new website. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Website: www.elmbridgemuseum.org.uk Email: ebcmuseum@elmbridge.gov.uk
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Real Men Wear Sunscreen
and hats and sunspecs…. oh yes they do tion. This year, thanks to COVID-19 we are socialising outdoors more so it’s critical we protect our skin.
Is there anyone who doesn’t know that sunbathing with too little skin protection is dangerous? As well as being painful sunburn can be a prelude to skin cancer later in life. Unfortunately, it seems that men are complacent about sun protection, and die from skin cancer at almost twice the rate of women. Sunburn is the damage caused to skin by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Sadly for Brits, UV rays are not blocked by cloud cover so we should always use a sunscreen, even in the absence of blue skies. And the sun’s rays are strongest between 11am and 3pm, so use this time to take a break in the shade. Sunburn is not just a holiday problem. Most of us burn when we’re not really aware of being exposed to the sun: a children’s sports day; gardening or walking the dog are all potential sunburn situations. Australians had a fabulous campaign to counteract the effects of the strong Antipodean sun. Their catchphrase: "Slip, Slop, Slap ", reminds them to slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat. But this year they ran a Sun Smart campaign aimed primarily at men, who often fail to realise the value of sunscreen. Skin cancer can be lethal, but it’s also largely preventable, and most skin cancers can be avoided by using good sun protec-
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The Australian campaign features a dad protecting all the household items he cares about such as the car, decking and the barbeque from the effects of harmful UV. His young son then points out the irony that he’s forgotten to protect his own skin. The takeaway message is, if you cover something it lasts longer. That applies to your possessions but more importantly it applies to your skin – at any age. If you know you are going to be exposed to the sun for several hours, wear a widebrimmed hat, loose long-sleeved shirt, and long trousers. Baseball caps may be the hat of choice for British men but they don’t provide the necessary protection for the delicate skin on the back of the neck. Choose a ‘Foreign Legion’ style hat instead with cloth that hangs down at the back, or a wide-brimmed Panama. Don’t forget close-fitting wrap-around sunspecs to protect your eyes. Look for sunglasses stamped with BS EN ISO 12312-1 for general use, and BS ISO 12312-3 if you participate regularly in outdoor activities such as running or cycling etc. Poor application of sunscreen is a common way to get sunburnt. Areas often overlooked are inside the top of the arms, tops of the ears and at the edges of clothes and swimwear. Apply sunscreen generously and reapply regularly, especially after swimming or exercise. Take extra care with balding heads where the skin is extremely delicate. Use a total sun block or a hat. Remember, some medicines, including some antibiotics and anti-depressants, can increase the skin’s sensitivity to sunburn. Ask your GP for information if you are concerned. By Louise Addison Please mention Walton Matters when responding to adverts
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Recipe of The Month
Prosciutto di Parma Salad with Figs and Blue Cheese
The simplest and quickest of simple suppers, for eating al fresco on a warm summer’s evening
Preparation time: 10 mins
Salt and pepper, to taste
Assembly time: 5 mins Method
Serves: 4
Divide the rocket, figs, ham and cheese between four plates.
Ingredients 4 figs, washed and quartered 4 slices Parma ham 60g blue cheese (Dolcelatte if you want authenticity) 2 tbsp chopped basil leaves Handfuls of rocket leaves 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Sprinkle with basil leaves and drizzle with oil. Season to taste and serve immediately with warm crusty ciabatta bread and a glass of Italian Rose.
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Elmbridge Mayor for 2019-21 presents cheque to local charity The Mayor of Elmbridge for 2019-21, Councillor Mrs Mary Sheldon, was delighted to present a cheque for the fantastic sum of £22,722.21 to Elmbridge Mencap, the charity she had chosen to support during her Mayoral term of office. The funds were raised with various events including a Ladies’ Luncheon and a Charity Ball. Sadly COVID-19 curtailed more fundraising but the local community and businesses were generous with their donations. The funds raised will enable Elmbridge Mencap to commence work on their Sensory Garden at Burview Hall. Councillor Mary Sheldon had pledged to help Elmbridge Mencap increase their specialist facilities for the benefit of more people in the borough by developing a piece
of derelict land into a Sensory Garden. In presenting the cheque to the Trustees and Chair of Elmbridge Mencap, Cllr Mary Sheldon said “I am delighted that I was able to contribute to this project which will provide a wonderful outdoor experience at Burview Hall for children, adults and the elderly, including those with autism, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as well as those with learning disabilities. Funds are still being raised for the Sensory Garden and the Elmbridge Mencap website will direct you to their new initiatives. I would like to thank everyone who has helped – their generosity has been overwhelming.” Paula Walsh, Chair of Elmbridge Mencap, “On behalf of all the clients and friends of Elmbridge Mencap, I would like to thank the Mayor and her Consort for their hard work in raising such an incredible amount of money towards our project, as well as raising vital awareness of the work that Elmbridge Mencap do in the community. Our sincere gratitude to everybody who helped and supported the Mayor.”
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Garden View
This month - Save Water
In spite of the somewhat soggy spring water be watering a lawn nowadays. Yes it will yelIn precious spite the some low, but lawns are tough and will green up at is an increasingly resource in the of UK. Overis the past fewan decades, rivers,increasingly reser- the first sign of rain. p voirs, and ground water supplies have become I retired my sprinkler system years ago. UK. Over the past fe depleted. It’s important to save water where Sprinklers are wasteful and it’s betterwa to imvoirs, and ground we can. plement targeted watering or even a slow drip depleted. It’s import Most of us have -irrigation system. Work with your garden enough space for at rather than against it. My free-draining lime least one water butt, soil favours plants such as lavenders and other and there are slim- silver-leaved species. If you garden on clay line versions for you might choose roses or ribes sanguineum smaller plots. Con- and Malus (crab apples). nect them to every Greenhouses can be a major source of water available downpipe wastage. Never place pots directly on to stagaround your house! ing. Instead use capillary matting or trays to Fit guttering to capture run-off and enable plants to access sheds and summer this when needed. houses to allow even more water collection. Keep the butts covered to prevent leaves fall- The only time you shouldn't use rainwater is with seedlings. They are vulnerable a variety ing in and deter mosquitos from breeding. of fungal infections called which fall under Bulk up soil with organic matter, such as the catchall phrase, 'damping off disease'. Tap compost and leaf mould. This improves free- water only is recommended for seedlings. But draining soil particularly, but most soil types once they are potted up, you caneve switch to houses to allow will benefit. It prevents clay soil baking hard harvested rainwater. Keep butts cover and damaging roots, and on boggy the soil it imwater is water from mosq washing up or proves drainage and oxygenation. It's win- 'Grey'deter ing in and washing vegetables, or even bathwater. Colwin, whatever soil you garden on. lecting it can be a good with idea providing you Bulk soil Water during cooler parts of the day.up A good take certain precautions. There are plenty of compost and leaf mo soak every few days is better than little and tutorials on YouTube to help you make the often, because when only the surface is wet soil draining most of your ownparticul grey water. Use rinsing most of the water evaporates benefit. or drains away. water only or eco will It preve products free from phosAlso, water only at critical stages like germiphates which are harmful to the microflora in damaging roots, nation, orand when you've just transplanted the soil. Bathwater should not be stored for young plants with immature root systems, or proves drainage and too long and should only be used to water when fruit is setting such as tomatoes or win, whatever soil flowers, never edible crops, because ofyo the strawberries. risk of bacterial growth harmful to humans if during cooler Bare soilWater loses moisture quickly through ingested. evaporation so mulch, mulch, every mulch. Use soak few days I hope this has inspired you to save water in straw, grass clippings or leaf mould. because Mulchoften, when your garden this summer. ing has the added benefit of smothering most of the water ev Happy gardening. weeds.
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Last month, Volunteers’ Week provided a great opportunity to say thank you to the countless Walton residents who give up their time to help others and contribute to their communities. To mark Volunteers’ Week I headed over to Whiteley Village near Hersham. This is a wonderful place for local people, including those of limited financial means, to retire to. There is also supervised accommodation and nursing care for those who need it. I went to help serve up and deliver lunches to the elderly residents, and enjoyed meeting and chatting to them and the staff. I was particularly struck by the dedication of the other volunteers. It was clear that they had really taken the time to build a rapport with the residents and are a key part of the fantastic community spirit at Whiteley Dom preparing fish & chips for Whiteley Village residents, during Volunteers’ Week Village. This spirit of volunteering has been invaluable in helping our communities through the pandemic. Over the past 15 months I’ve seen hundreds of local residents going above and beyond, whether assisting at vaccination centres, helping the homeless, or delivering food, prescriptions and other essentials to the vulnerable. They’ve made a huge difference during very difficult times. Of course residents will know that volunteering was already an important part of community life before the pandemic. Volunteers are essential to the work of the local Citizens Advice offices and foodbanks, for example. They support our local churches (such as the “Connections” meeting group for older residents at Holy Trinity Claygate), and ensure residents can enjoy scenic areas like Painshill Park. When the pandemic hit, we were fortunate to be able to draw on this bank of goodwill and selflessness. So even though Volunteers’ Week has passed, I want to say thank you again to all those who do so much for communities across the borough.
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