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What a stunning view of the towpath on our cover this month. Taken by Phil Mackenzie. You will often see Phil out litter picking, and the views he enjoys as he is out and about are an added bonus. Why not make it a new years resolution. Get out there and help keep Shepperton and Laleham beautiful and clean. We have another treat in terms of history. A two pager on the building of the Queen Mary Reservoir. And no, despite what you may have heard, there is no village under the reservoir! We bring you news of the launch of the Shepperton Studios Community Fund. See page 25 for information and

February 2022 see if your project might be relevant. Finally we urge you to read the piece on the Watersplash farm gravel extraction on p50. If it goes ahead it will have an impact not only on traffic, but on flooding too. You can make objections until March 7th. Until next month Monica and the team

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Building the Queen Mary Reservoir 4/7 Shepperton Residents Association 8 Just June Trips and Events 17 Councillors Update 18/19 Value of a prep school education 20 Call to change property process 22 Shepperton Studios Fund Launch 25 Secrets to Aging Well 26 Do Council Care - Joint Statement 28 Recipe of the Month 34 Local Man in Brooklands Series 2 37 To Valentines or not to Valentines 40 Shepperton PPG 42 Local Capture 44 Covid Restrictions at ASPH 46 Charlton Village Residents Association 49 Watersplash Gravel Extraction warning. 50 Keeping our Community Safe 53 Shepperton Beat 54 “What’s On” 58/59 Gardening Matters 60 Ad Index and Costs 62

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Queen Mary’s Reservoir By Nick Pollard The Queen Mary reservoir is a substantial landmark in this area, its embankment towering over the flat Middlesex countryside surrounding it. No doubt some of you will have walked round the top of it, sailed on it, or even flown over it when leaving Heathrow, and have seen what a huge expanse of water is contained within its walls. It had its origins in the formation of the Metropolitan Water Board in 1902, which took over from a group of private water companies, and which proceeded to invest in increasing the supply of clean water for the expanding metropolis of London. Following on from the Staines reservoirs of 1904, what was then called the Littleton reservoir was authorised in 1911. Water was to be taken from the Thames just below Penton Hook, pumped to the treatment works at Kempton Park, and then on to storage reservoirs in north London. The area selected was Littleton Common, which ran north from the small village to the Staines Road.

Cottages on the north side of Littleton Green, demolished for the reservoir Construction began in 1915, but soon after work started, a pocket of ‘running sands’ was found to the west of the site, which meant that the necessary trenches could not be excavated. The result was that the design was ‘squeezed’ to keep the same capacity, and extended further south than originally planned, swallowing up most of Littleton green and half the houses in the village. The method of working was to completely clear the site, including the buildings of Littleton, then excavate a trench down to the underlying clay all the way round the perimeter. This was filled with ‘puddled’ clay, then an embankment raised, through which the clay trench was Excavating the site in 1915 continued, to make a giant waterproof basin. Continued p7

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By 1916, the demands for manpower for the First World War meant that the work had to be suspended. It resumed in 1919. At this time my grandfather Frederick Pollard came back from the army and went for a job at the reservoir, but the foreman wanted a £1 bribe to give him the job, which he didn’t have – so no job! The work was hard – although the excavation was done by large steam powered excavators and the spoil loaded into wagons which ran on a temporary railway around the site, the clay packed in the trenches had to be trodden in by men with sacking wrapped round their feet!

Treading the puddled clay Once the embankment had been completed, the water inlet and outlet towers were built, and the interior faces of the perimeter were lined with 6 inches of slab concrete below the future water level, with concrete blocks made on site laid above this. An aqueduct was constructed from the Thames at Laleham, and a building to house the necessary steam engines and pumps was built on that side of the reservoir. It had a tall chimney, but that was demolished after new electric pumps were later fitted, although thankfully the original pumps remain in place.

The outlet tower and the concrete lined embankment When completed, the reservoir covered 732 acres and had a circumference of 4 miles. It could hold 6,750 million gallons and was the largest free standing reservoir in the world at the time The total cost was £2,050,000. It was officially opened by King George V and Queen Mary on 13th June 1925, and was named ‘The Queen Mary Reservoir’.

The Littleton pumping station and intake channel, with the embankment beyond

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hello Shepperton. Welcome to 2022! As we entered the new year, it seems that the High Street was in pretty good shape over the holiday period. Shops and businesses appeared to be doing a brisk trade on the whole and the High street was bubbling along. Our stalwart businesses – the butchers, bakers, greengrocers, Homecare and pharmacies reported busy times up to and over Christmas and the New Year. Our supermarkets seemed quite pleased with footfall on the whole as well. We could see that our hairdressers, beauty businesses and the coffee shops were also doing OK. This included many of the newer traders that have opened more recently. Overall, Shepperton High Street is holding up quite well so far. They will still need our support and help over the coming year – times are still difficult for many of us. KEEP SUPPORTING THE HIGH STREET.

On the planning front, Ken Snaith writes: Christmas and New Year are comparatively quiet times for processing planning applications. Two most recent applications which will be more obvious to residents are the new café, 4 Thurlestone, in the old Top Tune motor accessories shop, which is awaiting a decision on an alcohol licence. And the revision to the outline planning approval for the Shepperton Studios enlargement by replacement of a car park with a backlot area which includes further encroachment into the green belt but which was approved at the January planning committee meeting. It is proposed to provide replacement parking in a multistorey car park near the new main entrance in Shepperton Road to which the Laleham, Charlton Village and Shepperton Residents’ Associations are concerned as to the appearance and impact on traffic flow in the area. This issue is expanded further in the article by Shepperton, Laleham and Charlton Village Residents Associations - also in this magazine. So, nothing is life is perfect – we have to watch and react to the various issues and developments that can affect our lifestyle quality in Shepperton – and, at the same time, maintain the key part of our community – the High Street … Keep shopping – NOT all online – but socially as well. Meet your friends and neighbours ..and Shopkeepers - in your High Street. Carl Phillips, Vice-Chair, Shepperton Residents’ Association

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St Anne’s Catholic Primary School Chertsey are seeking two Foundation Governors.

St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School is situated in a culturally and socially diverse community. It is a high-achieving, successful and over-subscribed two form entry school. We currently have 455 happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning, plus an outstanding partnership between parents/carers and the school. Foundation governors are crucial to the successful running of our school and are appointed by the Bishop of Arundel. Our governors come from a range of different backgrounds with appropriate professional experience to contribute to the strategic leadership of the school, but all share a common interest of wanting the best possible education for the children in our school. We would be delighted to hear from anyone who:-

• Is a practicing Catholic • Is interested in children’s education and the performance of the school • Has some spare time and the energy for the role • Is able to work well as part of a team

Can consider matters objectively and make informed judgements If you would like further information or register your interest please contact the Chair of Governors, Lyn Derrington on 01932881696 or Chair@stannes-chertsey.surrey.sch.uk We look forward to hearing from you.

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BIG TREE NIGHT WINDOW DRESSING COMPETITION 2021 Although Big Tree Night could not go ahead for 2021 the window dressing competition still took place. The shops in the High Street and around the village encapsulated the spirit of Christmas and the festive season injecting their usual competitive spirits and efforts into what was a splendid array of dressed windows. After much deliberation and judging during the day and into the twilight hours on what would have been Big Tree Night, the 15th December the winning window was decided upon. Normally the winner is announced on Big Tree Night and presented with the shield. However, I was delighted to be able to present the window dressing winning shield for 2021 to: McAteers Opticians Mike McAteer was delighted as it was not since 2002 that they had been announced winners and holders of the much-coveted shield! McAteers had 6 windows to adorn but their hard work and time-consuming efforts paid off! Their winning window designs encapsulated the spirit of the village and bought a smile to many passing folks during these difficult times. Congratulations McAteers and when Timpson’s have their new engraving machine installed, I will reclaim the shield and have your name added to the list of winners! May I take this belated opportunity of wishing each and everyone of you a very happy and healthy 2022. In the meantime, here is a date for your diaries! BIG TREE NIGHT WEDNESDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2022 Interested in having a stall or advertising in the brochure then please visit https://bigtreenight.uk

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Just June Trips and Events By Monica Jones

When we first launched Shepperton Matters, over 10 years ago, I remember meeting June Barnard, when she was running Shepperton Ladies, a group she is still involved in. She had invited me to the unveiling of a bench at Renfree Corner that her group had donated to the community. Well, nothing stops June! For the past 20 years she has been enhancing life in the community. Her latest group is called Just June Trips and Event. She tells me “When we went into lockdown in March 2020, all my trips were cancelled. So I set about keeping people in touch. I wrote monthly newsletters keeping them up to date with travel issues. I also made 3000 phone calls phoning people who regularly came on my coach trips and holidays, making sure people were not lonely. It gave me a chance to talk about families and friends and get to know them all”. June also found she could help by putting them in touch with people she knew would help with what they needed. She enjoyed connecting people who could help each other, including local traders. So in fact June’s social group has gone from strength to strength and she has enjoyed being able to organise trips once more. No sooner had May 17th 2021 arrived, the date we could start holidays, a group of 48 set off for a 5 day break in Lytham St Annes, all Covid Compliant. Since then June has organised many day trips, and weekend breaks. She has done wonders in terms of bringing some normality to the lives of people of Shepperton and the surrounding areas. People who may have been isolated for months have enjoyed a social life once again and made new friends. Just Junes Trips and Events is a social group of like minded people.

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W M m w La in in th co In November and December June also arranged a couple W of great trips for Purple Angels, the first trips they had had in many months. She hired luxury coaches and pa supported local companies. Looking forward toin 2022 June has an exciting programme of day trips and holidays. gr “Everyone is looking forward to better times” says June. EventsEv will start with a ‘Beat Winter Blues lunch and Entertainment’ at the Sh newly refurbishes Holiday Inn in Shepperton. June does all this voluntarily. She says “My reward is smiles, to hugs, lovely emails and friendship. tri No wonder than that June was awarded a Letter of Commendation by The Civic Award ke Trust in 2017for her continued services to the ne community. el If you want to get involved, June would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact in Just June Trips and Events co 01932 563739 w ab th Ju th Or email monica@villagematters.co.uk 17

UPDATE FROM YOUR LOCAL COUNCILLORS We would like to wish everyone across our wards a very Happy New Year and hope that in 2022 we can all move forwards in a world that is post Covid-crisis. Spelthorne, like many other councils, is preparing it‘s updated Local Plan which will determine what can be built where and how across the borough for the next 15 years. These two wards are represented on the internal Task Group and we would like to reassure all our residents that your councillors are very clear about protecting our Green Belt for current and future generations.

SHEPPERTON GREEN, CHARLTON VILLAGE AND LALEHAM WARD

LOCAL ISSUES SHEPPERTON STUDIOS EXPANSION It is now evident to all passing through Shepperton road the true extent of the Studios expansion work. We will continue to support residents by working with the Studios and our Residents Associations to mitigate the impact on residents wherever possible. The Studios expect to be able to complete the necessary works within a three-year period. To ease the strain of construction traffic in the local area during this time, the Studios have put a traffic routing plan in place so that traffic is shared between our villages. ECO PARK The County Council legal proceedings with the site contractor are ongoing. We continue to support residents with ongoing issues/concerns.

OUR COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDS

We were able to support Saxon School to replace the Forest School’s Fire Pit after it was stolen from school grounds, together with funds for additional learning material. When a lifelong resident of Charlton Village passed away in the village the Residents wanted to plant a tree and place a bench in their local park, to remember her as the kind, strong and independent lady they all knew. We were very pleased to support them by contributing to the costs. Dawson Youth Theatre, a local community group, were struggling with production costs for their “We Will Rock You” show, having been unable to raise funds in their usual way during the pandemic. We were able to support this group enjoyed by local young people.

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Maureen Attewell 07951 655656

Mary Madams 07766 138678

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Studios Road In December the situation with visitors/workers at the Studios, parking their cars along Studios Road, along with construction traffic using the road, became a serious road safety matter for residents of the Studios Estate. I was able to act swiftly, initially with the support of Borough Council Officers, and now County Highways Officers, to have a Traffic Order put in place to restrict any vehicles parking the length of Studios Road. The order will remain in place, renewable monthly, until double yellow lines can be installed. Laleham Village 20mph Speed Limit The feasibility study report is awaited. I will then, considering any recommendations, be taking the scheme forward. Hopefully this will be later this year, as a priority for Laleham. Please mention Shepperton Matters when responding to adverts

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LOCAL ISSUES

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SPEEDING Residents have been rightly concerned over speeding in two prominent roads in our ward, namely Green Lane and Russell Road. We have asked the police for this to be monitored and are pursuing other solutions, including liaising with our county councillor. ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR We are pleased to report that positive encounters with youths together with our support for youth activities have paid off with a reduction in disturbances, but we continue to monitor this area. PLANNING This presents many problems to residents when they are confronted with a development where they live which may impinge on their quality of life. We are always happy to advise anyone wishing to submit an objection to the council. OUR COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDS We value highly our opportunity to support the volunteers in local community groups for all they do for the community. Our latest grants support all sections and ages. We are pleased to support Shepperton Cricket Club to provide a new base and nets which are vital in the development of batting and bowling skills. The sport not only provides good exercise but the discipline helps to mould the character of the young people whilst growing up to be good citizens. Patients Participation Group ( PPG)- This new website is to improve communication between patients and the health centre. PPG members can take up any issues or ideas patients may have directly with the practice, as well as letting the public know any changes, together with details of support groups. Men in Sheds offers men the opportunity to practice their skills – or indeed learn new ones– in an atmosphere of companionship. We were delighted to fund this clever gadget for joining sections of wood. The Shed welcomes personal requests from individuals as well as from community groups.

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Colin Barnard 07999 516199 Vivienne Leighton 07914 413396 Robin Sider 01932 232990 Village Traffic Speeds I have committed to residents to do all I can to reduce the speed of traffic passing through and within our Village. Surreys Highways Officers are working on possible re modelling for Laleham Road, Green Lane and Russell Road with a view to reducing traffic speeds. Once I have the recommendations, I will arrange a meeting in the Village to enable me to seek your views on what is proposed. Please mention Shepperton Matters when responding to adverts

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The Value of a Prep School education Advertorial

Deciding whether to send your child to independent or state school, and at what age weighs heavy on many parents minds. An independent education is a long term commitment, and often the question of whether to invest at Pre- Prep and Prep level comes up. As an ‘excellent’ rated Pre-Prep and Prep School by the ISI in our most recent inspection and shortlisted two years in a row for the Independent Schools of the Year Awards, we are well placed to share the benefits of an independent education for younger children, and what you can expect. A Prep School with excellent outcomes such as Staines Preparatory School will understand your child’s strengths and interests and nurture them. Pupils at this young age have a natural curiosity and by making the curriculum fun and engaging children will learn strong foundations in core and complimentary subjects. Alongside maths, english and science, children learn languages, art, music, games and computing taught by specialist teachers in specialist facilities such as a science lab or art, design and technology suite. Drama productions and assemblies expose children to public speaking early, dispelling any fears, and timetabled subjects are enhanced by access to a broad programme of extra-curricular activities before and after school. Often, an independent school comes with smaller class sizes which feeds into more specific support for your child, whether that be to stretch and enhance their learning or to provide that additional support to grasp a tricky concept. The very youngest children will have their own class teacher, and as they move up the school they will gradually move to more specialist teaching akin to senior school, underpinned by daily pastoral support from a form tutor. At Staines Preparatory School we support our pupils and families every step of the way. We encourage children through a growth mindset approach, from our pre-school nursery onPlease mention Shepperton Matters when responding to adverts

wards, to embrace a commitment to successful learning. Reception children meet the learning dinosaurs Think-osaurus, Try-osaurus and Explore-osaurus as a way to foster problem solving and our Staines Prep Way values define a culture of community and respect which lie at the heart of school life. But what does this all add up to? An investment in your child’s education at this level will give your family options as to the next step in education. You may choose to move onto a selective Senior or Grammar school (and we will support your child with interview and exam preparation) or you may choose to move confidently into the state sector knowing your child has strong foundations for their next school. Whichever path you choose, your child will have developed confidence and selfesteem through a personalised education.

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Buying/Selling in England Something has to change!

Many of us have been involved in the property game over the past couple of years. Lockdown showed us that we could live life in a different way. Many have moved further out from the metropolis to gain some much needed outside space. Some have had a change in family circumstances. Whatever the reason, the housing market has been remarkably busy. Our little corner of Surrey (yes Middlesex!) has been proving a very attractive option and property has been in high demand. If you are in the situation of looking for a home, you will have experienced that yourselves. So lack of stock is certainly a factor. That is something we can’t influence. What I feel strongly needs to change is the PROCESS of conveyancing. I have heard horror stories of people in chains with over 20. A chain is dependent on a raft of solicitors, mortgage brokers and banks, which

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ultimately may cause it to collapse and a sale or purchase to fall through. Often, buyers face bidding wars just to get a property. But that is just the start. The process of form filling is onerous. You may get weeks down the line to find a spanner in the works which should have been discovered much earlier and which has delayed, or even prevented your move. You probably need to tie up a purchase with a sale. If you are lucky, you may be able to buy from a rental position, so you have one less headache. But who can afford to do that usually? If it is not the endless questions posed by solicitors, it is the lack of communication and progress on behalf of lenders. The number of hoops which seem to be put in buyers way just to secure a mortgage is insane! We heard of an instance when a buyer was on the point of exchange, porting a mortgage. The process had been under way for weeks. At the point of exchange, the bank decided not to lend. At that stage the buyer had committed to a sale date and had to move into temporary accommodation and put all the family furniture into storage. So more expense. More stress. At this point chains often break down, causing heartache and huge pressure. England seems to be the only country with such loose rules, making it the most stressful country to buy and sell property. In Scotland you put your offer in, it is accepted and you pay a deposit. That is it. Then the process can take place but at least you have certainty that you have secured a property. Why on earth do we continue with the outdated and cruel processes that we have in this country? Something has to change! Any ideas how we can start a movement to make moving more humane?

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Shepperton Studios Community Fund By Monica Jones

Shepperton Studios has just launched a new community fund. It is open to local organisations or individuals, non-profit and voluntary organisations including charities, social enterprises, and community groups. This is a great chance for many areas of the community to apply for a much needed cash injection. The fund is a not insubstantial £500,000 to be distributed over 10 years. It is to be spent IN Spelthorne for the benefit OF Spelthorne. If you have a project that needs funding, read on. There are three groups which will be the primary focus: Youth Development, Community Development and Under privileged/ disadvantaged individuals and groups, who have no other source of funding. So, maybe you are a small sports club and you need some new kit. Maybe you are a men’s club and you are looking for a piece of equipment. Maybe you are looking at putting on a community event but need a cash injection. As youth is such a focus, this looks like a great chance to get funding for the youngsters of the borough. Could we get a youth club up and running again? Whether large or small, don’t hesitate. This is for the community and we need to take full advantage of it. The fund itself is being run by the Community Foundation for Surrey. They will take the initial applications and submit them to a panel at Shepperton Studios who will make the final decision.

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Secrets to Aging Well By Louise Addison As a nation we’re obsessed with ageing. We try to turn the clock back with lotions, potions and sometimes Botox and fillers. Yet some nations seem to have solved this issue without resorting to cosmetics or surgery. These people live in the world’s socalled Blue Zones. The term ‘Blue Zones’ refers to geographic areas in which people have low rates of chronic disease including heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and several types of cancer, and enjoy life spans more than a decade longer than people elsewhere in the world. The concept of Blue Zones grew out of the work done by researchers Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain. The five Blue Zones are: Ikaria in Greece, Okinawa in Japan, The Ogliastra Region in Sardinia, Loma Linda in California (which boasts the highest concentration of Seventh Day Adventists in the US), and the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. Dan Buettner, who is an author, explorer, educator, and endurance cyclist, studied these regions intensively and concluded that the inhabitants all shared certain characteristics. They exercise – but not at the gym, and they don’t run. Instead, they live in environments that encourage movement. They walk, garden, and tend to use manual tools rather than electric ones, when working in the house and garden. They live with purpose - The Okinawans call it ikigai and the Nicoyans call it plan de vida; both roughly translate to "why I wake up in the morning." A sense of purpose adds several years to your life span. They take time out – Everyone, even those living in Blue Zones experience stress. Stress is the leading cause of chronic inflammation and is associated with every major age-related disease. The Blue Zone populations understand how to deal with and diffuse that stress. Okinawans take a few moments each day to remember their ancestors, Adventists pray, Ikarians take a nap, and Sardinians do To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991

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Does Spelthorne’s planning committee care about residents? A joint statement by your local residents associations At a meeting in early in January, Spelthorne’s planning committee approved an application by Shepperton Studios for a backlot on a six acre site within the new development. This site was originally earmarked for a car park so it seemed there was no direct, adverse impact. However the consequence is for a six storey car park to be constructed adjacent to the new studio entrance on Shepperton Road. The latest studios masterplan is very different from the original planning application approved in 2019. As well as the six storey car park a further parking area has been designated close to the new entrance. The detrimental visual impact of the multi-story from Shepperton Road is clear. Of greater import, the increase in parking by the main entrance will divert staff and visitors from the Studios Road entrance to the new main entrance, thereby increasing traffic on Shepperton and Laleham Roads. Extremely detailed traffic surveys were carried out for the original application. These were based on original assumptions that are now incorrect. The increase in traffic volume through Laleham and at the Studios end of Laleham Road is unacceptable. The Charlton Village, Laleham and Shepperton Residents Associations each made objections to the proposed location of the six storey car park following an application last autumn and more recently asked for the two matters to be considered together. This request was refused at the January meeting. Accordingly the full implications of the committee’s decision were not taken into account. The committee’s discussion highlighted scant consideration by planning officers and committee for residents' concerns. It demonstrated a lack of understanding in 2019 of issues that would arise from the

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wide ranging outline approval. Discussion on the six storey car park was strangled by it being considered under "reserved matters" as opposed to a "full" application. It demonstrated that the detailed design of the site could be significantly altered without further dialogue with residents.

At pla Sh wi na At the meeting, great play was made of the "economic" reason as "very special circumstances" for building on thewa green belt. The winners from that investment will be the builders and the specialqu ist workers who will predominately be from outside Spelthorne. Certainly not local residents. Now that Netflix has taken over most of the proposed ad financial benefit will go to the USA, with very little tax taken in theRo UK. The concerns of residents of Charlton Village, Th Laleham and Shepperton have been pushed aside by the planning committee and officers throughout this process. Theyth have effectively given carte blanche to the Studios to do whatever they want to As do on the site. Residents have been badly let down. We deserve are better. Th fro The planning officer stated that the original traffic survey was adequate to cover the repositioning of the multi-storey car park to the southern part of the site. This was unbelievable bearing in mind the significant change in traffic flow as a result of this decision. Subsequent to the meeting he approved the reserved matter application for the six storey car park without any further consultation.

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Estate Agency with a Difference

Ruth Edwards (now Conlon) is a Shepperton girl through and through. She attended Littleton CE School and then Thamesmead. Following Uni and travelling, she went into the estate agency industry where she has been carving a career for the past 10 years. After the birth of her son she returned to work in early 2021 to find that much had changed in the world of estate agencies. So much so that she decided to take the plunge and form her own bespoke property services agency. This she did in May 2021 under the umbrella of a global company (Keller Williams) who have trained and supported her. Considering she has been up and running for such a short time, she has done incredibly well, and was thrilled to find herself a finalist in the Small Business category at the Spelthorne Business Awards last autumn, and came a second runner-up. It was a tremendous boost for her as it was for all the award winners. Such an event gives a great opportunity for networking too and to get the name of the company out there. Ruth likes to keep supporting local. She was delighted to sponsor the Christmas Fair at Littleton CE School last year – the very school where she started her education! And she has not stopped there either. Delighted and proud of her own success, she is keen to encourage others in a similar position. So she set about compiling, producing and distributing the Spelthorne Local Business Directory to support small businesses, like Edward Conlon, in the local area. Her most recent project has seen her team up with a colleague to create ‘Minding Her Own Business’ which is aimed to help, support and empower ambitious female entrepreneurs. Find Ruth @edwardsconlon.kw on Instagram and @edwardsconlon on Facebook

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Recipe of the Month Irish Coffee Chocolate Cheesecake Make your loved one a special treat!

Serves: 8 Method

Preparation time: 30 minutes plus cooling and chilling time

Line the base of a 20cm springform round cake tin with greaseproof paper and brush the sides with oil.

Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients

Serv Place the chocolate chip cookies in a polythene

Base

bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Melt the Prep butter in a saucepan over a low heat then add and c the crushed cookies. Press the resulting

Vegetable oil, for oiling 175g chocolate chip cookies 55g unsalted butter

mixture into the base of the prepared tin, and Coo chill in the fridge for 1 hour.

Filling 225g plain chocolate (at least 70%), broken into pieces. 225g good quality milk chocolate (at least 45%) broken into pieces 55g golden caster sugar 350g cream cheese 425ml double cream, lightly whipped (this means that it’s no longer liquid, has increased in volume and just holds its shape when the whisk is removed). 3tbsp coffee cream liqueur Please mention Shepperton Matters when responding to adverts

Ingr Place the broken plain and milk chocolate into a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering

Base water until the chocolate melts. Set aside to

cool. Vege Place the sugar and cream cheese into a mixing 175g bowl and beat together until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream, then the melted chocolate, 55g and finally the coffee cream liqueur.

Fillin Spoon the mixture into the cake tin on top of

the biscuit base. Smooth the surface and place 225g in the fridge to chill for two hours. When it’s into firm transfer to a serving plate and drizzle with more melted dark chocolate if required, 225g 45% www.villagematters.co.uk 34 55g

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Local Man in Brooklands Return Series Local Man in Brooklands Return Series Following the success of last year’s TV series ‘Secrets of Transport secFollowing thethe success of lastMuseum’, year’s TVthe series ond series of Transport 10 episodes will be the aired on ‘Secrets of the Museum’, secst Tuesday startingwill on 1be February ond series evenings, of 10 episodes aired onat 8pm. evenings, starting on 1st February at Tuesday Filming started as soon as lockdown ended 8pm. last summer continued until October, Filming started and as soon as lockdown ended featuring the cars, planes, cycles motorlast summer and continued until and October, cycles that were planes, designed, built, and featuring the cars, cycles andraced motorflownthat at Brooklands, from its opening 1907 cycles were designed, built, racedin and until at itsBrooklands, closure in the 1980s. flown from its opening in 1907 TheitsMuseum heavily until closure inis the 1980s.dependent upon its team of several hundred dependent volunteers,upon who supThe Museum is heavily its port the staff and maintain the old track, the team of several hundred volunteers, who supbuildings, and collections. port the staffgrounds and maintain the old track, the Several of the volunteers are local to Shepperbuildings, grounds and collections. ton and Sunbury and one such tovolunteer Several of the volunteers are local Shepper-is Chris former chartered ton and Bound Sunbury(pictured), and one asuch volunteer is surveyor who has always had a passion Chris Bound (pictured), a former charteredfor classic cars. as hehad retired a few years surveyor who As hassoon always a passion for ago, he made joining Muclassic cars. Asenquiries soon as heabout retired a fewthe years seum as a volunteer and, after a couple ago, he made enquiries about joining the Mu-of months familiarisation, he was invitedofto seum as aofvolunteer and, after a couple join the Team’. Thisinvited grouptoof months of ‘Motoring familiarisation, he was around 15 like-minded enthusiasts looks join the ‘Motoring Team’. This group after of the vehicles and keepsenthusiasts as many aslooks possible around 15 like-minded afterin running condition. work ranges from the vehicles and keeps Their as many as possible in routine maintenance work, such as oil changrunning condition. Their work ranges from es andmaintenance general servicing, to complete engine routine work, such as oil changChris appears toin complete Episode 5engine of the esrebuilds. and general servicing, new series, attempting to being an old airfield rebuilds. Chris appears in Episode 5 of the fireseries, engineattempting back to life. new to being an old airfield Other volunteer fire engine back to groups life. attend to the aircraft and motorbikes. The attend Car Rides proOther volunteer groups to theteam aircraft vides visitors with blasts the famous Test and motorbikes. The Car up Rides team proHill visitors and around Museum in an vides with the blasts up the grounds famous Test eclectic variety of Hill and around thevehicles. Museum grounds in an Brooklands is probably unique in eclectic varietyMuseum of vehicles. having such a varied cars, in not Brooklands Museum is collection probably of unique just onsuch display but regularly having a varied collection“exercised” of cars, noton theonlegendary track. The “exercised” Motoring Team just display but regularly on likes nothing more than being able toTeam show the legendary track. The Motoring the cars in action the being visiting public. Fealikes nothing more to than able to show tured household namesFeasuch the carsmarques in actioninclude to the visiting public. as Aston Martin, Bentley, tured marques includeAustin, household namesBugatti, such as Aston Martin, Austin, Bentley, Bugatti,

ollo Secr nd ues p m. il m Cooper, Lagonda, MG and Riley. Less well ast known Lagonda, are Alvis,MG Delahaye, Delage, Cooper, and Riley. Less Napier well and Siddeley, to name just a few. known are Alvis, Delahaye, Delage, Napier eat u ForSiddeley, aircraft toenthusiasts, the collection inand name just a few. cludes planes from the very pioneerycle For aircraft enthusiasts, the earliest collection ining days, a Vickers Wellington bomber, a cludes planes from the very earliest pioneerow n Hawker a Hawker Siddeley ing days, Hurricane a Vickers and Wellington bomber, a Harrier, together with numerous Vickers and Hurricane and a Hawker Siddeley ntHawker il BAC airliners, originally manufactured Harrier, together with numerous Vickers andat Brooklands. he BAC airliners, originally manufactured at Also to be seen is the extensive collections of Brooklands. ea m bicycles most dating fromof the Also to beand seenmotorbikes, is the extensive collections pre-war heyday of the Brooklands Motor Racbicycles and motorbikes, most dating from the o rt ing Circuit. pre-war heyday of the Brooklands Motor RacThe “crown jewels” of the Museum’s collecuild ing Circuit. tion“crown are undoubtedly Delta Golf, onecollecof the The jewels” of the Museum’s eve original Concorde aircraft (much tion are undoubtedly Delta Golf, oneofofwhich the was designed andaircraft built at(much Brooklands), and Concorde of which onoriginal a the designed mighty Napier-Railton, a huge racing car was and built at Brooklands), and powered by a 24-litre aero engine and holder Chri s the mighty Napier-Railton, a huge racing car of the record for theaero fastest lapand of holder the old powered by a 24-litre engine ur ve circuit. ofBrooklands the recordouter for the fastest lap of the old Do please watch the TV series and, if you feel Brooklands outer circuit. lass like a daywatch out exploring the history Do please the TV series and, ifand youexhibfeel its aofday Brooklands, do come and visit. go , like out exploring the history and exhibits of Brooklands, do come and visit. eu Tunem in to ‘Yesterday’ channel on Freeview 26, Sky Virgin 129, FreeSat 159 or BT in to155, ‘Yesterday’ channel on Freeview mo Tune nt 26 to watch the fascinating stories of peo26, Sky 155, Virgin 129, FreeSat 159 the or BT their thatstories playedofsuch a mao in 26ple to and watch themachines fascinating the peojorand role in the development of Britain’s motheir machines that played such a mar ople un toring and aircraft industries. jor role in the development of Britain’s mohe toring and aircraft industries. v un ni To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991 Or email monica@villagematters.co.uk 37 To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991 Or email monica@villagematters.co.uk o uti

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11 Bewitch, enthral (7) 13 Rainbow (7) 14 Effigy, figure (6) 16 Courage, fortitude (5) 17 Slang name for US citizens (5)

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February 14 is Valentine’s Day. th

By Louise Addison

Write a poem…or a song. My husband writes bad poetry...I'm not joking, it’s terrible and stems from him insisting that poetry is not poetry unless it rhymes! I love poetry and once joked that if he loved me he'd write me an ode. So, he did, and it was awful...but it did rhyme. Periodically he repeats the process, and the results are always hilariously bad. I stick them in a scrap book because as dire as they are, they hold a great deal of meaning for me. My husband and I don't celebrate Valentine's Day. There, I said it. Before you dismiss us as a couple of old cheapskate cynics, whose relationship is on the rocks, we're both in our late thirties, have been married for twelve years, we rarely argue, and we laugh a lot. We just don't feel the need to celebrate Valentine's Day. Five years into our marriage we realised that fancy restaurants, or weekends away mean less when everyone else is there doing exactly the same thing at the same time just because its February 14th. So, we stopped. We do like to do something romantic during February, but to be honest we like to do something romantic at least once in every other month too. Here are our favourite ideas, not restricted to February. We cook a meal. Not just a run of the mill, any night of the week meal. We each choose something from one of our cookbooks (main course and dessert) and we set aside an evening to create it. We arrange it around the kids’ sleepovers with grandparents or friends. It's our night and we buy good wine, dress up and enjoy each other's company and the process of creating (and eating) a delicious meal. Please mention Shepperton Matters when responding to adverts

Movie marathon - The Die-Hard films might not be everyone's idea of romantic film fodder, but we love them and every so often we have a day where we watch all of them back-to-back and buy in lunch and supper. Sometimes we do the Star Wars Trilogy (four, five and six...were there any others?), or the Lord of the Rings series (extended version), or the Bourne films. The point is, it's an event. We set aside time to do it. Recreate a date - One of my favourite dates from before we were married was when my husband took me stargazing on a clear night. He was an amateur astronomer in his teens and knew his way around the night sky. We lay on top of his car, covered in blankets clutching binoculars while he told me stories about the constellations and encouraged me to look for shooting stars and the International Space Station (ISS)! Sometimes we recreate that, and I still get a buzz when I see the ISS moving swiftly across the sky. What favourite date could you recreate? If you love Valentine’s Day then you do you. But ask yourself, do you make Valentine plans with your partner just because that’s the thing to do? If so, perhaps it’s time to make a change.

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SHEPPERTON SHEPPERTON PATIENT PATIENT

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The Patient Participation GroupGroup (PPG)(PPG) aims aims Do join us atusour General Meeting The Patient Participation Do join at Annual our Annual General Meeting to contribute to ‘service design’ at Shepperton (we’ll(we’ll strivestrive to avoid it being boring!) on on to contribute to ‘service design’ at Shepperton to avoid it being boring!) rd Medical Practice and toand collate patients’ expe-expeThursday 3 March at 2pm (venue to beto arMedical Practice to collate patients’ Thursday 3rd March at 2pm (venue be arrience rience of how is delivered. We We ranged). I willI will send send you you the papers if you of that howservice that service is delivered. ranged). the papers if you haven’thaven’t had much chancechance to be toinvolved in in wouldwould like, like, just contact me. me. had much be involved just contact designdesign in 2021 staff such such in as 2021 as have staff been have under been under Adolphus, chair,chair, Adolphus, pressure, as weasallweknow. The pandemic is Neal pressure, all know. The pandemic is Neal neal.adolphus@yahoo.co.uk neal.adolphus@yahoo.co.uk still with of us, course – but –we still us, with of course butare welooking are looking forward in the in belief that things will get forward the belief that things will get better.better. They won’t go back how They won’t go to back to they how they – we can’t magically find enough were –were we can’t magically find enough butcan wesuggest can suggest doctorsdoctors etc. – etc. but –we how how our needs be better met.PPG The PPG our needs could could be better met. The committee representative of the committee isn’t isn’t representative of the of patients the practice, howevrange range of patients at the atpractice, howevTo balance our ‘mature’ committee er. Toer.balance our ‘mature’ committee membership, we would be pleased very pleased membership, we would be very hearyou fromif:you if: to heartofrom are a parent of young children; * you *areyou a parent of young children; are a teenager or young * you *areyou a teenager or young adult;adult; youahave a disability; * you *have disability; * you have longphysical term physical or men* you have a longaterm or mental health condition; tal health condition; * English notfirst yourlanguage first language * English is not is your or or you come from a very different culture; you come from a very different culture; in a PTA, and toddler * you *areyou in are a PTA, parentparent and toddler or support group group or support group group etc. etc. The committee will meet about four The committee will meet about four times a year, perhaps you would considtimes a year, perhaps you would consider joining us? Important work is done er joining us? Important work is done between meetings. One of our current between meetings. One ofa our current tasks is developing website (funded tasks from is developing a website (funded the generosity of local councillors). from the generosity of local Is this something you councillors). would like to be Is thisinvolved something you would like to be in? involved in? Please mention Shepperton Matters when Please mention Shepperton when responding Matters to adverts responding to adverts 42

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Local Capture Some wintery sunshine this month, and one of the Santa illuminated sail past at Penton Hook in December. From top left, Eric Sloane, Laura Harrison, Bob Noble and Louise Ash Please email any photos for Local Capture to monica@villagematters.co.uk.

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Covid Visiting ASPH - Restrictions in Place By Andrea Lewis RRC, Chief Nurse

Due to the increase in cases of Covid-19 and the emergence of the Omicron variant, additional visiting restrictions are now in place at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals. This is to reduce footfall within our hospital sites and to help minimise the risk of transmission to protect patients and the team. All members of the public, including visitors, must take a lateral flow test no more than 48 hours before entering any of our hospital sites. Any patients who have a registered carer may have a daily visit of up to 1 hour. This includes the patient groups of learning difficulties and severe dementia. No children or babies will be allowed. There is one slot available every day for each bed/patient. End of life visits continue to Due be permitted. There is a dedicated telephone line mannedal by one volunteer for permittedvis visitors to book a time to see their loved one. The number is 01932 723318. If any visitors need to book a visiting footf slot outside of those hours they will need toand contact the relevant ward direct. The visitor book- t ing line will remain open Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 1600. If you are enquiring about a patient more at Ashford Hospital please phone 01784 884488. Any This situation will be constantly reviewed and further visiting changes may occur depending on Covid-19 incidence within our community and also transmission rates. For up-to-date inforthe p mation please visit our website, ashfordandstpeters.nhs.net allo w Thanks for your support and cooperation. Please mention Shepperton Matters when responding to adverts

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Watersplash Farm Gravel extraction update:

Attention all Shepperton, Sunbury and Halliford Residents: This new proposal by Surrey County Council affects your property

it our best chance of channelling ground water flood streams out to the rivers, our natural drainage system. A minerals extraction and infill programme at Watersplash farm, so close to residential proper-

Surrey County Council (SCC) are required to draw up a new Minerals and Waste Local Plan (MWLP). They are conducting a public consultation running until the beginning of March 2022. They are requesting your views, so now is the chance to raise objections if you are concerned. SCC have scrapped the existing 2019 policy and are compiling a new policy since it was considered by SCC Watersplash farm shown in red with the blue arrows showing how that the “existing MWLP no longer groundwater drainage will be affected by the proposed extraction reflects current planning and environof the gravel to be replaced with clay and other impermeable mental policy”. building materials. Surrey County Council’ Climate Change Strategy (extract) “We recognise that Surrey residents and communities are already ties is simply not acceptable. facing, and will continue to face, the impacts of We need to make our voices felt and insist that: climate change on a daily basis. As part of this Surrey County Council withdraw Watersplash Strategy, we seek to build on our existing farm from the Preferred areas of mineral exmeasures to strengthen resilience down to the traction. household level, through climate-proofing our On the grounds that: services and infrastructure. This site is in a densely populated area with alIt is critical that we work alongside residents, the ready high flood risk. It is directly adjacent to the business community in Surrey and other key partvillages of Shepperton, Halliford and Sunbury and ners to ensure we are able to secure the required the two main arterial roads leading to Walton innovation, behaviour change and investment Bridge. Thus to adversely affect the natural flood required to mitigate and adapt to climate change.” relief by removal of the permeable gravel sub-soil How can Surrey County Council continue to perand replacement with impermeable clay and buildmit gravel extraction at Watersplash Farm in the ing infill material is in direct contravention of the light of this new requirement? Council’s revised environmental and climate The new policy is being drawn up for precisely the change policy aims and objectives. reason to reflect the predicted changes in environTo object on these and any other grounds either mental and climate change. write to Surrey County Council or email to the So why are they still planning to remove 1.2 miladdress below or complete the online questionlion tons of permeable gravel at Watersplash naire at: Farm, close to Shepperton, Halliford and Sunbury Address for correspondence: villages and in an area of high flood risk and reMr. Stephen Jenkins place this with impermeable clay and building Planning Development Manager rubble infill, thus increasing the flood risk to Surrey County Council properties in the area and potentially flooding the Planning Group two main arterial roads leading to Walton Bridge? Quadrant Court SCC claim to be taking appropriate steps to mitiWoking, GU22 7QQ gate the effects of climate change. Yet, their proAddress for email: posal to go ahead with extraction and infill at Wamineralsandwaste.localplan@surreycc.gov.uk tersplash farm can only make matters worse. Have Web site for online response: they learnt nothing from the flooding of 2014? https://smwlp.commonplace.is/proposals Once the gravel is gone it is gone forever and with The deadline for reply is 7th March 2022 To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991

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Roseacre has space for your children Roseacre Playgroup are looking forward to welcoming new families to join us as we have some exciting changes to our availability and hours. Established over 40years ago Roseacre Playgroup is one of the oldest childcare settings in Shepperton. The staff have a wealth of experience and are passionate about delivering high quality childcare. All staff are first aid and SENCO trained. The space is full of amazing resources with something suitable for every child plus, every day is different. Singing, dancing, going on walks and sensory play are just some of the many activities the children love. Staff follow the EYFS framework, ensuring the children are learning through play. Based in the Church Parish Centre the links between St Nicholas Church and the wider community are of great importance. The children enjoyed visiting the church at Christmas and hopefully this year the children will be able to have a nativity there too. Roseacre is open for preschool children aged 2-5 years, Monday to Friday. Now with the opportunity to come along to breakfast and lunch clubs too. Providing more flexibility for parents is something Roseacre are passionate about. If you are looking for childcare then please give us a call. We have spaces available and also offer funded places too. Roseacre Playgroup 07846 750663

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Keeping our SafeSafe Keeping ourCommunity Community Keeping our Community Safe By Tracy Moore, Neighbourhood Watch Tracy Moore, Neighbourhood By Tracy Moore, Neighbourhood Watch and BillByCunningham, Scamwatch Watch and Bill Cunningham, Scamwatch and Bill Cunningham, Scamwatch

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By Inspector Maxine Cilia, Spelthorne Borough Commander My top tip for February, get to know your local neighbours. I was surprised in some communications from members of the public in the local community that they had never spoken to their neighbours. By knowing your local community you can look after each other’s property, recognise recognise strangers strangers and and support support those those who who are are ty, vulnerable. vulnerable. This This is is how how Neighbourhood Neighbourhood Watch Watch Works by by encouraging encouraging people people to to look look out out for for each each Works other other and and report report suspicious suspicious incidents. incidents. After After 40 40 years, years, it it still still works. works. For For more more information information please please visit https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/ https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/ visit We We are are still still seeing seeing an an uplift uplift in in motorbikes motorbikes and and scooters scooters being being stolen. stolen. If If you you have have aa motorbike motorbike or or Moped please please think think about about its its security. security. The The link link Moped below below will will give give you you full full details details how how it it safe; safe; https:// https:// www.surrey.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/ www.surrey.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/ keeping-vehicles-safe/theft-motorcycles-scooters/. keeping-vehicles-safe/theft-motorcycles-scooters/. Our Our vehicle vehicle crime crime and and catalytic catalytic converter converter crime crime has has also also remained remained much much lower lower now. now. We We have have not not seen any hot spots for this crime type this month, seen any hot spots for this crime type this month, however Shepperton has seen an increase in vehihowever Shepperton has seen an increase in vehicle number plates being stolen. These are stolen for cle numberofplates being stolen.Please Thesereport are stolen a number criminal reasons. to usfor so awenumber ofyour criminal reasons. to us so can flag number platePlease in casereport it is cloned. we can flag your number plate in case it is cloned. If your plate is on with simple screws, change If yourWe plate is on with supply simple of screws, them. have a large tamperchange proof them. have a large supplytoof tamper proof screwsWe available. Just speak one of your PCSOS screws available. Just speak to one of your or contact us through the website https:// PCSOS or contact us through the website https:// www.surrey.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/ www.surrey.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/ Please remain vigilant and do not confront suspects Please remain vigilant and notcan confront suspects committing these crimes asdo they be violent. committing these crimes as they can be violent. Staines Town Centres is still experiencing high Staines Town Centresfrom is still experiencing anti-social behaviour youths. Over thehigh Christanti-social fromtheyouths. Over Christmas periodbehaviour this involved throwing ofthe eggs at mas period thealthough throwing eggsalat members ofthis the involved public and weofhave members the public and although we have already put of a number of measures in place, we still ready put areporting number ofand measures in place, still need more identification of we individuneed more reporting identification of served individuals concerned, so thatand ASB letters can be als concerned, so CBOs that ASB letters can be served working towards (Criminal Behaviour Or-working towards CBOs (Criminal BehaviourNumerOrders) if they do not change their behaviour. ders) if theypersons do not have change their behaviour. Numerous young been stopped and will be ous youngletters persons have stopped and will be receiving from us been to their parents and a visit. receiving letters us toalso their parents and a visit. The throwing of from eggs has been experienced by The throwing ofpublic eggs has also beenand experienced by members of the at Sunbury PCSO Wamembers of the public at Sunbury PCSO Waters and Gibbons have been out in and the Community working to identify thebeen youths areCommunity from all ters and Gibbons have outwho in the over Spelthorne andthe bordering areas.are from all working to identify youths who over Spelthorne and bordering areas. when Please mention Shepperton Matters responding to adverts Please mention Shepperton Matters when 54 responding to adverts 54

The last thing I would like to talk about is Romance Fraud. The City of London Police as figures show almost £92 million has been lost nationally through dating scams this year. Daters who strike up online relationships between Christmas and Valentine’s Day tend to be most susceptible to romance fraud. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) reported seeing a spike in reports shortly after these 'relationships' are are likely likely to to have have begun begun (last (last year, year, 'relationships' 901 901 reports reports were were recorded recorded by by the the NFIB NFIB in in March). March). The campaign campaign aims aims to to reach reach both both potential potential victims victims The and and relatives relatives and and friends friends of of potential potential victims. victims. In In Surrey, Surrey, we we have have seen seen 290 290 reports reports of of romance romance fraud between between November November 2020 2020 and and October October 2021, 2021, fraud with with aa combined combined total total loss loss of of £1.7m. £1.7m. 60% 60% of of vicvictims tims were were men, men, and and the the most most common common victim victim age age range was was between between 50 50 and and 59 59 years years old. old. range If If you you know know someone someone who’s who’s online online dating dating on on line line or or you you are are there there are are some some simple simple tips tips to to stay stay safe safe below below Ensure Ensure your your friends friends and and family family have have adequate adequate privacy privacy settings settings on on their their social social media media accounts accounts so so strangers can’t access their personal information. strangers can’t access their personal information. Stay in regular contact with friends and family Stay in regular contact with friends and family who are online dating to help spot any changes in who are online dating to don’t help spot changes in behaviour or things that seemany right. behaviour or things don’t seem right. fraud Make them aware that of the signs of romance them aware ofofthe of romance fraud soMake they are conscious thesigns tactics that criminals so they are conscious of the tactics that criminals use to carry out these scams. Reiterate that you use to carry these money scams. to Reiterate that you should neverout transfer someone that you should never transfer money to someone that you have never met in person. have never met in person. Encourage people to report to Action Fraud and people to become report toaAction and theEncourage police if they have victim Fraud of romance the police if they have become a about victimdoing of romance fraud and not to be embarrassed so. fraud be embarrassed about doing so. Youand cannot findtoinformation on safe dating advice You canonfind on safe dating advice available theinformation Online Dating Association’s webavailable on the Online Dating Association’s website: www.onlinedatingassociation.org.uk site: www.onlinedatingassociation.org.uk Please keep reporting to us. We need your inforPlease reporting us.may We not needrespond your information keep to fight crime .toWe to you mation fight . We may not respond to you directlyto but we crime will get to know about the infordirectly but be weable will to getmanage to know about the and information and our patrols work mation and area be able to manage patrols and work in the local based on yourour information. in the local area based information. Contact as above or onon ouryour social media pages at Contact asvia above on our social media pages Facebook chatorfunction @Spelthorne Beat at or Facebook via chat Beat or call us on 101. Youfunction can even@Spelthorne report anonymously call us on 101. Youhttps://crimestoppers-uk.org/ can even report anonymouslyor via Crimestoppers via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ or on 0800 555 111. Maxine Cilia - Spelthorne Borough Commander Maxine Cilia - Spelthorne Borough Commander

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When the winter nights draw in and the clock ticks past midnight into the first hour of December, Rotarians all over the country and here in Shepperton and Sunbury, dust off Santa's sleigh and begin their tour of the local streets, shops and pubs. Thousands of generous local folk drop pennies and pounds into our buckets but then what? In simple terms, we get rid of it. We donate every last penny to local charities and good causes, to our fellow community members who are less fortunate than others or struggling with life for whatever reason. This Christmas between the two Clubs locally, we raised £10,000 through our collections and raffle. For 2022, we will divide this money into large donations to the following groups which will make a considerable difference to what they can achieve -:

Black Swan Sea Cadets Community Foodbank (St Saviour's in Sunbury) Cameo Cruise Greeno Homestart Impossible Dream Lourdes Group Paxmead Guiding Group Phabsail Purple Angels Both Shepperton and Sunbury Rotary Club and Shepperton Aurora would not be able to help these special teams of people in all the good work that they do without your kind generosity at Christmas. On their behalf, and ours, we thank our kind and generous community.

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What’s On The Laleham Village Quiz - Saturday 26th MARCH . An evening of RIOTOUS ENTERTAINMENT AND FUN! Maximum 8 per team. Singles, couples and small groups are all very welcome and will joined with others on the night to form teams of 8. Tickets at the bargain price of £8.00 so don’t hang around! Saturday March 26th , Laleham Village Hall. £8.00 per ticket – in advance only Bring your own food and drink Doors open 7:00pm for 7:30pm start Contact the LRA on 07545 131448 or Lalehamra@gmail.com

The PERSUASION. Rose Theatre, Kingston, 26 February - 19 March 2022, 7:30pm. An Sasha Frost and Fred Fergus will star as Anne and Wentworth in this Rose Original adaptation, directed by Jeff James . Booking link: https://www.rosetheatre.org/whats-on/persuasion, cou Twitter:@RoseTheatre,Instagram: @RoseTheatreKingston Facebook: /rosetheatrekingston team Riverside Arts Centre, Sunbury on Thames. Saturday 5th February, 8pm. Comedy Club www.laughingchili.co.uk Tic Sunday 6th February 7.30pm. Riverside Jazz. www.moodindigoevents.co.uk Sa Bri Con

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Gardening Matters Contain Your Excitement!

By Rachel Leverton

For me February marks the real beginning of the gardener’s year. Seed sowing starts in earnest, and we can begin to plan to bring the patio pots alive. As a gardener I do raise a lot of my plants from seeds in cold frames and greenhouses. But there is no right way to approach this. If you’re super busy and time in the garden is short, wait until late February and purchase fresh, well grown young plants from the garden centre. Yes its more expensive but it might be worth it in time and energy saved.

For me Fe gardener’ The patio is a great place to indulge your creativity.can we be Do you want a brilliant chaotic colour palate or a cool tranquil colour scheme, or maybe even mono-a As gard chrome calming greens in many textures of foliage. I think of patio pots like soft furnishings in the seeds in c house…changing things up can transform the mood. no right w While containers are conventionally planted in autumn and late spring,and they can actually be planttime i ed at any time of year, and I like to get a couple planted up in Februaryruary so they can become really and established and give me a running a start. I use containers of all sizes but generally the large from the g ones provide more impact. If they are to large and heavy to move easily, plant them with hardy bulbs or permanent shrubs or trees. You can then it might b add seasonal geraniums and pansies etc around the core planting. Small, moveable containers can be planted with bright bulbs and specimen plants that can be brought to the front as they reach their peak with flowers or foliage. If you have a sheltered frost-free area for a cold frame or poly cover you can plant early, keep safe from the worst of the winter weather, and then bring them out when the frosts have finished.

The patio Do you w Good trees for larger containers are conifers. There is such a huge variety of shapes and colours to choose from. For patios its best to choose more compact, well-groomed shapes in bright cool tranq greens or yellows. Groups of three or five pots containing contrasting shapes and colours work very well together. Alternatively go for similar shapes in a variety of sizes and colours. ca chrome Because February tends to be quite wet drainage can be an issue. As a guide, patio and decking surfaces should be dry,I or only wetthink if it’s rained recently. If a patio or decking is constantly wet of it’s likely that algae and moss will start to grow which can look unsightly and make the surface dangerously slippery tohouse…ch walk on. Use a strong yard brush and approved detergent to keep hard surfaces clean and safe. mood. As anticipation in gardening provides much of the pleasure take the garden furniture out of storage this month and clean it up…then you can enjoy a cup of tea on sunny days and watch your patio begin to wake up.

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