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Welcome! The Jubilee plans are taking shape and we can look forward to a wonderful weekend of community activities and events. There is the Orchard Meadow family day, with music, Punch and Judy, picnics and stalls. Remember to enter the cake and art competitions! Monksbridge has its doors open, with performances from the fabulous Spelthorne Gymnastics. There is a sail past with boats bedecked in Jubilee colours and of course the service for the Queen on Sunday at St Mary’s. Full information in this issue, with your won pull out programme ready for June. Don’t forget to send us photos
May 2022 from your street parties too! After that we can start looking forward to the Sunbury regatta which is on August 13th. You can now book your stall. Details on p53. Until next month….
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Contents
Admiral Hawke and Sunbury Sunbury through Embroidery Biodiversity in Sunbury Park Sunbury’s Community Lunch Jubilee Art Competition The county of Middlesex Agriculture in Sunbury 1941 Forthcoming Changes in Schools Springfield award for outdoors Sunbury Jubilee Programme Recipe of the Month Notes from the Riverside Michael Heslop Obituary St Mary’s Newsletter Knit & Natter Teddies LOSRA Says Sunbury Beat Poem for Ukraine Local Capture What’s On Gardening Matters Ad Index/Prices/Deadlines
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Admiral Hawke and Sunbury By Nick Pollard
Admiral Hawke is perhaps best known in Sunbury today by having a pub in Green Street named after him. Those who know the area a bit better will know that there is a Hawke House almost opposite the pub. But what about Admiral Hawke himself? Who was he and why is he commemorated in Sunbury? Edward Hawke was born in London in 1705 and joined the Royal Navy at the age of 15 on the North American station (when America was still a British colony). He gradually worked his way up the ranks and eventually became a ship’s captain, although without seeing any actual fighting until the Battle of Toulon, fought against the Spanish and French fleets during the War of the Austrian Succession in 1744. The battle went badly for the British, although Hawke distinguished himself as Captain of HMS Berwick. Promoted to Rear Admiral, he commanded the British fleet at the Second Battle of Finisterre, where he routed a French convoy in the Bay of Biscay and helped secure British domination of the Channel. During the peace which followed, he was elected MP for the naval town of Portsmouth, which he represented for the next 30 years. After the Seven Years War with France broke out in 1754, Hawke was back in action, now as a full Admiral, culminating in his victory at the Battle of Quiberon Bay in 1759. This destroyed French plans to invade Britain. After his retirement from active service he became First Lord of the Admiralty, the head of the Navy, in 1766. Hawke retired to live in Sunbury, in what we now call Hawke House, in 1771. The print above shows this house, with a ballroom added on the right, supposedly for a visit by King George III. To the left is a separate kitchen, a common precaution at the time to avoid the spread of fire. The house had originally been built in 1703 for John Herring, a London merchant. Hawke was created Baron Hawke of Towton in Yorkshire (where his wife had inherited an estate) in 1776, and there is another ‘Admiral Hawke’ pub near there today. He died at Sunbury on 17th October 1781. The subject of the next meeting of the Sunbury and Shepperton Local History Society will be ‘The History of the Spelthorne Parliamentary Constituency’ by the Rt. Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, who besides representing Spelthorne is a noted historian. The talk takes place at Halliford School, Russell Road, Shepperton and all are welcome. Admission £2 for non-members. 19th May 8pm. Please mention Sunbury Matters when responding to adverts
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Sunbury through Embroidery Reproduced with permission from the Sunbury Embroidery Gallery Pam Judd has lived in Sunbury for over 60 years and was the chief embroiderer on the Sunbury Millennium Embroidery. Pam came to Sunbury with her mother and twin sister in 1940 to escape the bombing in north London, initially staying with her grandfather, Richard Winter, who ran the White Horse pub on the corner of The Avenue from 1923 to 1953. Pam was a prolific and skilled embroiderer who trained and obtained her City & Guilds at the ‘Hampton School of Needlework’, a widely regarded school which sadly no longer exists. She began depicting lost houses and scenes from Sunbury before the Millennium Embroidery came into being. She developed many of the skills that she was later able to use and impart to others in the making of the larger work.
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‘Willowbank on Thames Street Her involvement in the Millennium Embroidery began in 1996 when she was approached by David
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Brown and John Stamp to oversee the making and construction of the embroidery, which was then just an idea. She began contacting a number of embroidery friends who agreed to help with the work and in February 1997 an inaugural exhibition was held in St Mary’s parish hall in Sunbury, showing the design for the embroidery and eliciting help from other embroiderers. 35 more signed up on the day and over the next few years this number grew to almost 150 - people of all ages and skills from across the community whose exquisite work now forms a permanent record of the village. Throughout the years, Pam’s intense passion and observation has left us with a time-capsule and a legacy of exquisitely embroidered images. Her work, with its detail and freeness and inventive use of materials, has unique and almost painterly quality that leaves a moving and lasting impression on the viewer. A number of items from this collection were on show at the Embroidery Gallery in 2009. Pam was a long-term volunteer and Trustee of the project and her work in in public and private collections in the UK and overseas.
Running from May 17th - July 17th Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am - 4.00pm The Sunbury Embroidery Gallery Thames Street, Sunbury, TW16 6AB www.sunburygallery.org
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Biodiversity in Sunbury Park -yes, the cows have played their part By John Maxen, Friends of Sunbury Park
At some point during May, it is likely that the cows will be returning to Sunbury Park to spend the summer chewing the cud and keeping the grass short, thus removing the need for mechanical cutting. Following the publication of a new management plan in early 2020, a more flexible and scientific approach has been introduced to their management. The main difference is that there are fewer cows (nine in 2021 vs more than thirteen previously) which seems to be about the right number to prevent overgrazing, they are also introduced a little later in the year and removed later than in previous years. The results of these changes are not always quick to appear, but it is often said these days that to maximise biodiversity, correct long term management is key, and that, together with the support of Spelthorne Borough Council, is what the Friends of Sunbury Park are striving to do. What are the implications of these changes? Fewer cows reduce the possibility of overgrazing therefore reducing stress to the grassland. By introducing the cows later, it provides additional time for the Spring wild flowers to set seed and propagate, thus increasing the seed bank for the following year. Removing the cows later in the Autumn, when the weather is likely to be wetter, allows for open soil patches to be created as the cow’s hooves tramp Please mention Sunbury Matters when responding to adverts
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the ground and, in addition, their method of grazing tends to rip up the sward. The creation of these open areas allow for annuals such as Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus sp.) to colonise. This parasitic plant in turn weakens the stronger grasses and allows less competitive wild flowers to colonise. Fungi are also able to spread more easily as their fruiting bodies with spores appear at this time. Although The Friends, together with others, such as The Tree Wardens, as well as Spelthorne Council work hard to improve biodiversity across Sunbury Park, Orchard Meadow, and Hawke Park, we should not forget that our parks are already blessed with an abundance of wildlife. Anybody who has purchased any one of our three booklets, Birds, Wild flowers, and Grasses and just published, Butterflies, will be aware that a walk around any of our green spaces will produce an immense variety that nature has to offer. As you walk around any of our wonderful green spaces, perhaps with one of our booklets searching for, or looking to identify a plant or bird, keep an eye out for anything unusual and let us know via The Friends of Sunbury Park Facebook site.
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Sunbury’s Community Lunch By Monica Jones
Surplus to Supper have done it again! Working with A2Dominion, Sunbury Neighbours and the Sunbury Cricket Club, the team decided to see if they could interest people in a community lunch. We went along to see for ourselves and meet some of the attendees. What struck me when I arrived was how warm and cosy it was. It was a cold day and with escalating energy costs, many of us are cutting back on heating. So to spend an hour or so in such warmth was a real treat!
Seated in the main hall at the cricket club were some 50 people. Numbers have steadily risen since the soft launch a couple of months ago. People came from all walks of life; locals who wanted some company and warmth, some who were delighted to be offered some food for lunch, prepared by someone else. Some were volunteers from the charities. There was a convivial atmosphere. Surplus to Supper director, Claire Hopkins emphasised “This is all about community. About getting together. It is for everyone.” A buffet was available, as well as hot soup. All food has been donated as surplus from local supermarkets and would have ended up in landfill if it had not been diverted. This is not “off”. It is simply surplus. Too much of an item which then can’t be sold as new stock arrives to replace it. That is what this is about. We keep food out of landfill and do a great service to the community at the same time. Please mention Sunbury Matters when responding to adverts
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The lunches run from 11.30-1.30 on the first Tuesday of every month. So upcoming dates are May 3rd, June 7th, July 5th. Sunbury Cricket Club, Lower Hampton Road, Sunbury, TW16 5PS. On leaving, guests are invited to take a box of food as well as a selection of goodies. This all depends on what is available. On offer last month was tea, easter eggs, soft drinks and daffodils.
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‘Flower Fairies’ support a kind and sustainable world In these difficult times we live in, any ray of sunshine and kindness can make that huge difference to our well being. So when you find a little bouquet of hand tied flowers on a bench with a note on it saying “Please take me home” doesn’t it just make you smile?! Jess Sargent runs Fenton Yard Flowers, based in Hampton Hill. As well as becoming a new mum to a little girl, she was diagnosed with a life changing illness. These events made her re evaluate her priorities, made her appreciate nature and flowers and inspired her to follow her dream of training as a florist. She never looked back. But her approach to floristry is in tune with today’s ethos of sustainability. Her had tied bouquets use seasonal blooms. Her packaging is recyclable. And rather than throwing out the bits and pieces of stems and foliage after she has snipped and created her bouquets, she reuses the left overs and creates tiny bouquets which she will leave on random benches every Friday. These gifts from “The Flower Fairies” might turn up on a bench at a cemetery, a park, a hospital car park, outside the shops. You never know. But they certainly bring joy. This charming and smiley young lady puts love and happiness into everything she does. Do check out her story and be inspired to spread some random happiness yourselves: www.fentonyardflowers.co.uk Find Fenton Yard Flowers on Instagram, Facebook and Google
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Sunbury Jubilee Childrens Art Competition Portrait of a Queen
Alongside the many activities around the Platinum Jubilee, here is one for the children. Sunbury Artists are running an art competition. There are three age categories: Age 4-6 are invited to colour in a black and white portrait of the Queen. You can choose from several and can pick yours up from Skinners or from the Embroidery Gallery. You can see one of the selection here. Age 7-9 and 10-12 are invited to paint or draw your own portrait of the Queen. The closing date is 21st May. Please get a form from Skinners or the gallery and put the completed form and your A4 artwork WITH YOUR NAME CLEARLY PRINTED ON THE BACK into an envelope marked Jubilee Art Comp and leave it at the Post Office//Skinners Newsagent, The Avenue. There will be an exhibition of all entries in Orchard Meadow on Saturday 4th June. The youngest age group judged by Daphne Clement who has painted the official Jubilee painting on the cover of the programme in the centre of this magazine. Others will be judged by acclaimed portrait artist Antony Williams who has himself painted an official portrait of HM the Queen which hangs in the director’s office of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters. So this is rather special! All entrants will get a certificate. There may also be prizes! We will also publish the winners in Sunbury Matters.
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The County of Middlesex By John Taylor
As we mark Middlesex Day on May 16th, John Taylor takes us over the history of our county. Middlesex dates back to the 8th Century, but on the 1st April 1965, the county administratively disappeared, when the Greater London Council (GLC) was created. Parts of the former Middlesex that were not incorporated into Greater London were absorbed into Hertfordshire, or Surrey. Many people have nostalgic feelings for the former county and still refer to "living in Middlesex". (Editors note; Reasons that Middlesex is indeed still alive and well have been laid out in Sunbury Matters in previous issues and we most certainly support the fact that Sunbury is in the county of Middlesex and not Surrey) The county lies within the London Basin, and three rivers provide most of its boundaries, the Thames in the south, the Lea to the east and the Colne to the west, whilst a line of hills forms the northern boundary with Hertfordshire. The history of Middlesex indicates there were settlements in the area that can be traced back thousands of years. Its name means territory of the middle Saxons. It has its roots in the Province of the Kingdom of Essex, although the extent of the territory is not clear, but it probably occupied at least the area of the current county and much of Hertfordshire. This link to Essex endured through the Diocese of London, which was reestablished in 604, and its boundaries continued to be based on the Kingdom of Essex until the nineteenth century. Early government for the county was possibly established Please mention Sunbury Matters when responding to adverts
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in the 10th century. The City of London was a county corporate from the 12th century and was able to exert political control over Middlesex, including the right to appoint the Sheriff of Middlesex, and the counties assizes were held at the Old Bailey, London. Middlesex had parliamentary representation from the 13th century. Local government was run by the parish vestries of householders who often met in the church vestry. The Local Government Act of 1888 created 62 county councils in England and Wales, and therefore about 20% of the historic county of Middlesex was incorporated into the new administrative County of London. In 1894 administration for the county was divided into four rural districts and thirtyone urban districts. Outside the metropolitan area Middlesex remained largely rural until the middle of the 19th century, when along with the arrival of the railway, there was a shift away from agriculture towards large www.villagematters.co.uk
scale house building. After World War 1, the availability of labour and proximity to the capital made the county ideal for developing new industries, including the location of facilities for the growing film industry. New jobs attracted more people, to the area and the population continued to rise reaching a peak in 1951 of over two million. The Greater London Government Act of 1963 created a new body covering more of London rather than just the inner part of the capital. The Act abolished the administrative counties of Middlesex and London, and in April 1965 nearly all of the area of the historic county of Middlesex became part of the new Greater London. Sunbury on Thames Urban District and Staines Urban District became administratively parts of Surrey. The counties name has been retained for many institutions, including Middlesex County Cricket Club, Middlesex County Rugby Union, and Middlesex University. Many famous people were born in the county including, Jimmy Page, Elton John, David Attenborough, Michelle Ryan, Anthony Horowitz, Julia McKenzie, and Clive Anderson. Former Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman, published several poems about the county, and many were featured in the 1973 television documentary Metroland. "An acre in Middlesex is better than a principality in Utopia" quotation by Thomas Babington Macaulay.
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Agriculture and Landscape: Sunbury in 1941 By Robert Gant
Faced by the wartime prospect of serious food shortages, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries launched the Fa National Farm Survey (NFS) in Septemse ber 1941. This aimed to raise farming standards, intensify crop production and Ag minimise food imports from overseas. Na The National Archives (Kew) holds the records for 41 agricultural holdings be (exceeding one acre) in the civil parish of Sunbury. Folders include the (then) sta confidential Agricultural Census Return m completed by the occupier of each holding on 4th June 1941 and inspector’s Th report on the quality and management The Jolly Gardeners (now the Grizzly Bear) pub was sited of land. opposite Springfield School at the re junction with Layton’s Lane Detailed statistics include acreages of (e crops, numbers of livestock and poultry, the agriof the 225 cattle. Eight piggeries, on small sites, cultural workforce, working horses and available raised most of the 473of pigs. Poultry production was mechanisation. Additional returns for 16 holdings more widespread. Thirteen specialist producers co cover the specialised production of soft fruits and managed 3200 fowls, mainly for eggs. Several vegetables. Farm boundaries are added to a largeothers kept a few pigs,co ducks, geese and turkeys for scale Ordnance Survey map. This shows ribbons of domestic use and a supplementary income. interwar housing fronting the main roads and a few Intensive production in sustained local employment. private estates covering prime agricultural land. Statistics reveal a full-time paid workforce of 75 re Land was farmed intensively. Crops, grass and (50 males and 25 females) assisted by 24 casual market gardens (nurseries) covered 980 acres. (seasonal) workers (8of men and 16 women). Fifteen Included were: grassland (for mowing and permatractors of various makes were deployed on ten De nent grazing) 436 acres; cereals (wheat and oats) holdings. We know, too, that farms kept a total of 161 acres; fruit and vegetables 116 acres (11 acres 27 working horses. cr under glass or frames); potatoes (earlies and mainWartime circumstances challenged local farmers. cu crop) 69 acres; and fodder crops (root crops and There were serious shortages of: seasonal labour; brassicas) 37 acres. Agricultural holdings varied in imported feeding-stuffs for poultry; pig swill; and m size and specialisation. Eight holdings were less fertiliser for the longer-term improvement of sandy co than 5 acres; 19 covered between 5 and 14 acres. soils. Producers, nevertheless, intensified producFour farms exceeded 50 acres. There was variety in tion. Inspectors graded one-third of holdings as ve ownership, tenancy and lease-holding practices. ‘well managed’; only two as ‘poorly managed’. One holding was already earmarked for house Supervised by the sc War Agriculture Executive building. Committee, in 1941 49 acres of pasture on eight in Larger farms focused on dairying, cereal producholdings were ‘ploughed-up’ for cereals and brassition and the field-scale production of cash crops. cas. Problems remained. An inspector reported that pr Nurseries and market gardens (many under 5 acres) every pane in glasshouses covering two acres of a La on Nursery Road, Windmill Road and Vicarage market garden in Nursery Road had been shattered Road, in contrast, specialised in outdoor vegetable as the result of enemym bombing! production and cultivation under glass. Floriculture Farmers, smallholders and nurserymen involved in In had already given way to food crops; only a few the NFS would be fazed by the transformation of plots of daffodils, tulips and nursery stock rethe Sunbury landscape since 1945. Wartime ne mained. ‘farmscape’ has now transitioned into London markets were equally important for live‘metropolitan edgeland’. And debates continue on 16 stock production. Three dairy farms kept two-thirds greenbelt policy!
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The Forthcoming Changes in Schools What did the recent White Paper say?
Rory Edwards is a local parent, teacher of 28 years and a school governor. He offers us an insight into certain dilemmas parents might face throughout the school year. Those in education circles have been waiting for the recent White Paper from the government, this outlines what schools will have to focus on for the next few years. I thought it would be good to do a small piece about this as it will affect not only yourselves as parents but also if you work in education. The 32.5 hour week: Whilst there are many schools that already have a 32.5 hour week or more (the equivalent of 8.45am to 3.15pm), many teachers, including myself, think that schools will end up adding any extra time to break or lunch. In many schools, this will lead to more behaviour problems in the extra time where children are not supervised in the same way as in a lesson. These are the times when children have to self-regulate and we know what happens when students get bored!! It is difficult to add on the extra time evenly to lessons, 30 minutes shared between 25 lessons isn't practical. For parents, if a school does have to change its hours, this may mean changes to practicalities like drop-off, pick-up or after school care for children. It will be interesting to see how schools end up dealing with this but encroaching into teachers' planning and marking time will not be popular! School Targets: By 2030, primary schools will need to have 90% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing and Maths (we've often joked about what a government would do if the pass rate ever reached 100%). For secondary schools, the national GCSE average grade for English and Maths is to increase from 4.5 to 5. My fear is that this will lead to more testing of pupils, who, lets face it, already have enough assessments. My other concern here is that other activities and interests will suffer - if a school is trying to reach a higher target, would after school activities end up being after school English and Maths practice? I certainly hope not but I can't see another way at the moment. Attainment Interventions: Many teachers I know are confused about this one. The first line is as follows: schools will be required to inform parents if their child is falling behind in English and Maths, and detail the progress they are making. Maybe I have misunderstood but don't teachers do that already? Usually in the form of reports, parents' evenings or the occasional phone call home if things are going really badly. This also happens with other subjects as well, not just English and Maths. I may be missing something here but I guess we'll have to wait and see if schools do anything differently. Ofsted Inspections: School have been told that every school, even outstanding ones, will be inspected by 2025. I know some schools that haven't been inspected since 2011 but sadly, being inspected (or the constant thought of being inspected) has a negative effect on staff. Whilst it doesn't happen to every teacher, imagine that the person teaching your child is on edge all day rather than being their normal selves, waiting for an inspector to walk into the classroom. The tension eventually gets to the children receiving the education and they don't get the best education on those days. There is much more to the White Paper than I have put here and I have only just scratched the surface of the 4 sections above, there are arguments both ways of course. To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991
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Green Award for Springfield
Springfield Primary School, Sunbury has won the prestigious ‘Green Tree Platinum Award’ from the Woodland Trust for planting many trees and hedgerows over the last four years and showing a deep commitment to the conservation of woodlands and their natural habitat in Surrey. Children at Springfield Primary School have participated in activities such as tree planting, reducing carbon emissions, exploring on-site woodlands and learning about the conservation of their natural habitat. Through their outdoor education, children also learned about biodiversity present within their school grounds and the wider world. As part of their outdoor learning strategy, Springfield Primary School has recently become a Forest School. This element of the curriculum has further encouraged children to learn through hands-on experiential learning in a natural setting to help develop their confidence and self-esteem. Ben Davies, Curriculum Leader explained:
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“Exploring woodlands, gives our pupils the chance to improve mental wellbeing and to be mindful about their surroundings as well as inspiring them to take risks and to be curious about nature. It really helps children to feel energised, happy and calm. We are proud of everyone for the important part they have each played in achieving this award.” Exploring the outdoors is a key part of the outdoor learning curriculum at the school and a range of opportunities, each designed to stimulate a child’s imagination and sustain their interest in the benefits of the great outdoors will continue to be an integral part of their inspirational creative curriculum.
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SUNBURY GALLERY OPEN TEDDY BEAR & SIDE & FOOD STALLS Free entry & Music FAMILY PICNIC DAY Music on the Patio CAKE COMPETITION Orchard Meadow Orchard Meadow 10.30am 5pm Parish Hall 1pm - 6pm 1pm - 6pm and 6pm8.30pm Judging 2pm
TIMETABLE of EVENTS over the BANK HOLIDAY 2 June 7.00pm JUBILEE QUIZ Sunbury Cricket Club Entry fee per team / Cash Prizes 4 June 11.00 - 4.00pm Children’s and Families Picnic Kenyngton Manor Park 4 June Jubilee Royal Fancy Dress Procession Sunbury Park, Linear Park and Orchard Meadow Assemble in Green St car park, from 11am 4 June RAFFLE - Tickets £1 on sale throughout the holiday First Prize: Holiday in Spain Draw: 5.00pm on Orchard Meadow All proceeds to the Sunbury Gallery Development Appeal 5 June 11.00am Service of Thanksgiving at St Mary’s Church
SUNBURY FERRY 10am to 5pm Weekends & Bank Holidays £2 each way
PORTRAIT of the QUEEN MONKSBRIDGE OPEN DAY £5 Entry, Teas, cake and fizz Children’s Art competition 11am - 5pm Orchard Meadow Gymnastics 12.00 - 1.30 - 3.00 Presentation 4pm
PARADE OF JUBILEE DRESSED BOATS 5pm - 6pm Rivermead Island to King’s Lawn
The Jubilee Celebrations are generously supporting The Sunbury Gallery Development Appeal
We are currently raising funds to transform the Gallery into a two-level exhibition and workshop space each with distinct areas enhancing the visitor experience. It will contain light and glass, and will provide visitors with the space we presently lack. With over 45,000 visitors a year and with all activities in the Gallery - the embroidery display, exhibitions, workshops and talks - competing for the same space, it is increasingly difficult to accommodate visiting groups. The extra room will also allow us to house a recently acquired and nationally important collection of work which will complement the Millennium Embroidery, enabling us to extend our links to outside institutions and widen the educational possibilities. The Jubilee holiday coincides with the launch of our Community fundraising programme to raise £250,000 (out of a total of £3 million) over the next 18 months. Please support the day and visit the Gallery to find out more about this exciting project. The wonderful riverside garden at Monksbridge is open for the Saturday with lunch, fizz, cream teas, cakes, gymnastic displays and entertainment – Entry £5. There is a Raffle with some great prizes. All funds raised will go to the Sunbury Gallery Development Appeal. There are lots of other terrific events which are going on over the long holiday. Enjoy the celebrations and have a great time.
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Recipe of the Month Carrot, Feta and Sweet Potato Fritters
Preparation time: 40 mins
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Cooking time: 2 and a half hours
For the paste, place all paste ingredients into a small food processor and blitz until smooth.
Serves: 6+
Heat the oil in a heavy-based flameproof casserole dish or large saucepan. Fry the paste for 5-10 minutes until golden. Add the beef chunks and the lemongrass and mix well. Once the beef has coloured, add the coconut milk plus 250ml water. Bring to the boil, then lower to a very low simmer, uncovered for 2 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent the rendang sticking, and more often towards the end.
Ingredients 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2kg beef shin or skirt, cut into bite-sized chunks 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised 2 x 400ml cans coconut milk 4 tbsp unsweetened desiccated coconut 2 kaffir lime leaves, torn 1 Beef stock cube 2 tbsp tamarind paste 1 tsp sugar ¼ tsp salt
Towards the end of the cooking time toast the coconut in a frying pan on a low heat for 5-7 mins until golden brown. Set aside to cool. Using a blender, coarsely blend it to finer pieces – but not too fine. Put to one side. After 2 hrs, add the coconut, kaffir lime leaves, stock cube, tamarind paste, sugar and salt to the pan. Stir well and simmer for 30 minutes. The meat should be tender and falling apart when touched.
For the paste 1/2 - 3 chillies chopped (depending on taste) 6-8 baby shallots
Serve with rice and green salad.
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Notes from the Riverside I write this at the end of an Easter weekend when the sun has shone and not a drop of rain has fallen. The only discordant note being from us Brits moaning that we have not be able to curse the typical bank holiday weather. Spring has certainly sprung for us in the beautiful country in which we live, although let us not ever forget that the clouds are getting even blacker over the Ukraine. How lucky we are to live where we do. To be able to enjoy the wonder of the spring flowers, the blossoming trees, our parks and gardens, the historic buildings, the walks, Old Father Thames, the outdoor sporting possibilities and even a ride on the Sunbury to Walton ferry in the glorious summer that is to come. But maybe the summer heat will be too much for you, so seek relief in the Riverside Arts Centre where you can relax to the cool jazz of Terence Collie and his jazzmen or for those of a more classical bent, listen to Simone Tavioni on piano and Ezgi Sarikciogiu (violin) at a coffee and cake concert. And coming somewhere between those two musical genres, the youngsters of Riverside Youth Theatre will be staging “Into the Woods’ the Stephen Sondheim musical. Perhaps though you fancy refreshing your mind or your body in air-conditioned comfort. You could exercise your chuckle muscle at a comedy evening; stimulate the old grey cells at a literary or poetry gathering; put on your thinking cap at a speed quiz or dig out your brushes for one of our art groups; we have something for every palette (joke !). For the less sedentary, why not attend a keep-fit class or try one of the various dance possibilities. And then there is yoga, which combines both the mind and the physical. But what about Pilates, of which I know nothing other than that it is always spelt with a capital letter ? Developed by Joseph Pilates in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century it does apparently have some similarities to yoga, but for a proper explanation you should speak to one of the leaders of our groups, as listed in the “Riverside presents...” on page 59 where you will also find contact details for all of our activities. A consistent remark by first-time visitors to Riverside is that they “never knew such a place existed”; even from local residents. This will soon be rectified as through the efforts of our local County Councillor, Buddhi Weerasinghe, we have been awarded money from Surrey County Council’s Community fund to enable us to have a small painted projecting sign in keeping with the area and the building’s conservation status. We are now awaiting approval from the Borough Planning Officer so the sign can be installed, but soon you will have no excuse not to visit us for entertainment, education or exercise.
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Michael Heslop 1941-2022 Michael was born in Hull in 1941. He remembered being in a shelter during a bombing when about 3 years old, telling others to whisper so the Germans would not hear them. A vivid memory from the early 1950s was having to search in the dark till he had found the ration card that he had dropped on a trip to the shops - he found the card. A somewhat fussy eater, he was nevertheless disappointed when whale meat was no longer available after the war ended. The family moved to Surrey in 1955. While at Cambridge University he founded a nightclub, Les Fleurs du Mal, that brought many famous music groups to the city. After university at his father's urging he trained as a Chartered Accountant. He was not an accountant for long, as a multinational oil company took him on as an executive trainee; he lived in several US cities while working for them. He was CFO of Gulf’s International Exploration and Production Division, and ran three other oil companies as CEO in Texas, Vienna, London and Geneva. He and his wife Helen moved to their home in Sunbury in 1996. Despite his 'retirement', Michael held down 3 jobs in the last 2 decades of his life; as a head-hunter, as a consultant on Africa for a business intelligence firm and as a dealer in rare books on the Levant and Greece. Michael fell in love with Greece, the Byzantine world, and the Crusades thanks to a charismatic history teacher. This passion only increased in the last two decades of his life, when he finally had time to pursue his interests in depth. After 9/11 he began academic research under Julian Chrysostomides of Royal Holloway. He travelled the To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991
countryside of Rhodes, walking the ground with family and friends, sometimes spending 6 weeks a year on his explorations. His articles on the Hospitallers were published in the major journals in the field and republished as a book in 2020. His work on the island of Symi, 500 to 1522CE, will be included in a forthcoming 2500-year history. Michael was on the Executive Committee of the Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and onetime chairman of the Anglo/ Albanian Association. He was also involved with the Patrick Leigh Fermor society and was a member of the Travellers' Club and the Sette of Odd Volumes. He was appointed Honorary Research Associate in Byzantine Studies at the Hellenic Institute of Royal Holloway University of London in 2003. In 2019 he was made an Honorary Fellow of RHUL. Michael was first diagnosed with cancer in 2009 but had few symptoms until two years before his death. He bore his increasing frailty with dignity and courage, continuing to travel and to be involved with his research, the Hellenic Institute, and the campaign group Keep Kempton Green. Michael is survived by his wife Helen, his daughter Kirsten Lawton-Smith and her husband and children, his daughter Rachel Heslop, his stepdaughter Sylvia Boss and her husband Myles Armstead. He asked his wife to convey his gratitude to Dr PN Plowman, the NHS generally, the Spelthorne district nurses, St Peter's Hospital, Dr Hodson and team at Sunbury Health Centre, the Cromwell Hospital, Princess Alice Hospice, and his marvellous carers from Supreme Care of Caterham, including Efe, Nana and Jamilu.
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Knit and Natter’s Teddies
It is some 5 or 6 years since Squire’s started ‘Knit and Natter’, a weekly gathering of locals who get together to craft and chat. At it’s peak there were some 30 members gathering, but Covid put paid to that. The group missed this communal activity so much that once we were allowed to meet in groups of 6 outside, they met at each other’s gardens, sitting outside in many layers of clothing, just to be together again. They are now once more gathering in Squire’s Shepperton every week. Times of adversity bring us together.
Another was quite happy to say she specialises in the ‘Natter’ part of the group! So if you want to be sociable and active, come and have a coffee at Squire’s on a Wednesday morning. The group meet from 10-12 on the big table just as you enter the café. You will be made very welcome.
That is true also of our wish to make a difference. One member, Ann Brennan, was moved by the Ukrainian war and started knitting little teddy hand puppets for children. The rest of the group soon joined in and between them they have created hundreds of them. They are being sent via one of the local Ukrainian cafes out to the borders with Poland to give a little smile and positivity to the children who have been caught up in the conflict. The group is mostly made up of ladies, but a couple of men have proved that knitting is not just a female activity. One young man came along with the desire to learn and was soon producing magnificent pieces. As well as knitting, some members crochet and one lady was doing cross stitch. Please mention Sunbury Matters when responding to adverts
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Colour me in Book by Daphne Clement Local self taught and much loved artiest, Daphne Clement, loves sharing her work with others. She has been creating first pen and ink and then watercolours of Sunbury and the surrounding area, for some 40 years. Knowing that there have been many people isolating recently, that children need to be kept amused, and wanting to use her many pictures to help, she has created a limited issue of a Colour Me in Book with drawings of Sunbury, Hampton Court, Windsor and the river. These might suit a range of ages. If you are interested please contact her by email directly at hidaf@sky.com
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Rivermead Island - A Tale About Trees
We love Rivermead Island. So do you! We are sent many beautiful photos taken there for our Local Capture page. Rivermead Island is blessed with some stunning mature trees, including the iconic plane tree (see photo on the right). Long may it remain healthy! To preserve the nature of the island, there have been new trees planted recently, and over the years, they will mature and give future generations trees to enjoy. But it is sad to see that the recent storms have toppled some of the giants on the island. That in Photo Paul Martin itself is upsetting, but to see their aftermath being left, both on the ground and also in the river (see left) is all the more so. We are all for encouraging insects and wild life, but this seems more like littering. We hope the powers that be might see fit to tidying this beauty spot and making the river safe for the current boating season.
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LoSRA Says The Avenue - What's in a Name? An Avenue is defined as "a broad road in a town or city, typically having trees at regular intervals along its sides" The Avenue in Lower Sunbury is arguably the most iconic residential thoroughfare in the Borough largely due to the linear form of mature horse chestnut trees which both pre-date and have framed the detached houses for generations. Indeed, we were inspired to adopt the horse chestnut tree as our emblematic logo at the Association's inception 50 years ago. In recent years, whether through disease, the need to provide more parking spaces or, more sadly, for reasons of capricious fancy, many of these protected trees have been felled, unlawfully in some cases. (In January Spelthorne Borough Council successfully prosecuted a man for the breach of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) for cutting the roots of a Horse Chestnut Tree in The Avenue without the authority of the Council}. Early last year, following receipt of a number of complaints, the Council enforcement officer carried out a tree survey of The Avenue to identify all the protected trees that have either died or have been removed with or without approval but not replaced. The aim of
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this survey was to encourage as many owners as possible to replace the trees with a whitebeam (sorbus aria) as recommended by the Tree Officer. A letter was sent out to all the addresses identified on The Avenue specifying the replacement tree and a deadline by the planning office of 31 March 2022 was given. The response has been mixed. Some owners were delighted with this initiative and have already planted the replacement tree; others have refused for various reasons and some have simply ignored the letter. Now that the deadline has passed the Enforcement Officer will be carrying out a survey to identify those that have not complied. This may then progress to enforcement action such as prosecution. It would be a great pity if it had to come to this. Householders in The Avenue may be the owners of the land on which the trees are situated but are the custodians of these precious assets for present and future generations.
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Sunbury Beat Beat Sunbury ByInspector InspectorMaxine MaxineCilia, Cilia,Spelthorne SpelthorneBorough BoroughCommander Commander By
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THE BALLAD OF THE BATTLE FOR UKRAINE (Thanks for Jenny Smith for sharing this poem, written by her friend) It started with a crowd of tanks We didn’t know their aim He said that they were practising But they had come to maim. Nearer and nearer came the time For him to unleash his ire But still we wanted to believe That wasn’t his desire. How wrong we were, how very wrong, So trusting in our faith We should have known, we should have guessed, He only dealt in Death. The bombs rained down, the people fled The roads, they ran with blood, And still the guns blazed after them As they staggered through the mud. But wait! What’s this? The people turned. They faced him without fright. They stood their ground, they laughed at him. He hadn’t judged their might. The world looked on in total awe And hurried to assist In anyway it found it could, To help them to resist. Zelensky bravely leading, They followed to a man They trusted him, believed in him Their motto” YES, WE CAN” The people made the Molotov’s The people took up guns A passion flooded through them They all became as one. Fight on, brave citizens, Fight on and claim your day Until Ukraine is yours again And Evil melts away. Jacqueline Keyse To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991
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Local Capture Thanks to this months contributors. Spring is in the air for sure! From top right, Michael Short, Jill Dalton, Mike Bodnar, Emma Barber, Dolly Baines. Page opposite; clockwise from top left Crissi Oldham, Sebastien Usher, Mandy Palmer, Donna Caines. Please email monica@villagematters.co.uk
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Sunbury Amateur Regatta (Saturday 13 August 2022)
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What’s On We advise you to check with organisers on latest updates to performances
Sunbury Library Coffee Time. The Friends of Sunbury Library invite you to a Coffee Time on 13 May and 10 June between between 10 and 11:30. Coffee or tea, biscuits and general knowledge quiz for 50p. Sunbury Library, The Parade, Staines Road West, Sunbury
Sunbury Ferry
If you have not yet realized, the Sunbury Ferry is once again operating. It runs 10.00am to 5.00pm at the weekends only. Go and take the ferry to the Walton bank. Walk the dog, take your bike. Explore the other side and then take the ferry back to Sunbury. The electric powered ferry takes adult passengers at £2.00 each way and bikes at £1.00 each way. Children under 11 years old and dogs travel free. Keep an eye on the ferry’s website and Facebook page for the latest information. sunburyferry.co.uk
Shepperton Jubilee River Pageant
June 2nd. Bedecked river craft of all shapes and sizes will make their way from Shepperton lock to Sunbury weir and back. From 5-7pm. French Brothers boat trip available. Please reserve a space in advance: info@jgfboats.com
ART SHOW
SHEPPERTON ARTISTS (SAA) The Orangery, Squire’s Garden Centre, Shepperton
27th, 28th & 29th MAY Friday noon - 5pm, Saturday 10 am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 4pm
Paintings & cards for sale Refreshments available in Squire’s Garden Centre. Car parking available.
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Jubilee Fayre, Sat 7th May, 10am-4pm, St Michael’s Church, Ashford TW15 2QD. Celebrate the Queen’s 70-year reign, raising funds for Dementia UK. The perfect occasion for friends and family to browse craft stalls with unique gifts and treats. Children’s fun and games in our Creative Corner. Enjoy our Royal Cream Tea, plus an Insta Wall where you can take a photo on the red carpet with the 'Queen'. We hope you'll join us! Runnymede Jazz Club. John Maddocks Jazzmen Friday 27th May 2022 runnymedejazzclub@hotmail.com www.runnymedejazzclub.com Addlestone Community Centre, Garfield Rd, Addlestone, KT15 2NJ
Sailing Taster Sessions. Try sailing on the River Thames FREE! At Desborough Sailing Club in Shepperton. Ferry Lane. Open Day 12 noon Saturday 7th May. More details from membership@desboroughsc.org Sunbury & Shepperton Local History Society. May 19th 8pm. The subject of the next meeting of the SSLHS will be ‘The History of the Spelthorne Parliamentary Constituency’ by the Rt. Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, who besides representing Spelthorne is a noted historian. The talk takes place at Halliford School, Russell Road, Shepperton and all are welcome. Admission £2 for non-members.
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By Rachael Leverton
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