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Welcome! March 2021 Here we are in March. Spring is vaccination programme in Surrey. almost among us. Two things to remember. Firstly it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday 14th March, and secondly don’t forget to put the clocks forward one hour Take care and see you next month. on Sunday 28th March. We might lose one hour of sleep but we gain extra daylight! At the time of writing lockdown is still in force, however the vaccine rollout looks to be working. Happier days are surely ahead. I do hope that you and yours are safe. In this issue we learn of Medieval Fish Ponds and the Oatlands Palace. The Walton Charity asks for your help to fund 50 computers for home learning and Dominic Raab updates us on the

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Walton Director: Paul Chard Telephone : 07946 494288 Medieval Fish Ponds 4 Email : [email protected] Save our Restaurants 6 Website :www.villagematters.co.uk Oatlands and Henry VIII 8 Cover Photo : Pexels Why do we change our clocks 10 50 computers needed 14 Community Infrastructure Levy 16 Can a Spring Clean be Green? 20 Recipe of the Month 22 Pi Day 24 Garden View 26 Dominic Raab 28 Send any photos (300dpi) for Index of Advertisers 30 consideration to: [email protected]

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Medieval Fish Ponds

There are many types of historic pond. Some pond Hampton Court Palace .Cromwell was responsible Medieval Fish Ponds types are far better researched than others. Fish for the digging of ponds to stock with fish and to ponds, for example, are often well documented. cater for the new sport of angling. As well as feed- Marl pits, on the other hand, are incredibly coming the new ponds, this waterway serviced the mon in some parts of the country, yet little is circular basin and fountain terminating today's There are many types of historic pond. Some pond Hampton Court Palace .Cromwell was responsible known about them. Analysis of the 2500 records 'Chestnut Avenue', and was later diverted by Lord types are far better researched than others. Fish for the digging of ponds to stock with fish and to including the term ‘pond’ in the National Monu- Halifax into a high pond at Upper Lodge to feed ments Record (NMR)for England and Wales indi- his ornamental cascade. The Chestnut Avenue, ponds, for example, are often well documented. cater for the new sport of angling. As well as feed- cates that the majority (89%) fall into two classes: formerly known as the Great Avenue, was laid out Marl pits, on the other hand, are incredibly coming the new ponds, this waterway serviced the ‘fishponds’ and unspecified ‘ponds’. The remain- for William III to a design by Sir Christopher Wren ing 11% of records are largely made up by pond in 1699. The work, supervised by William Talman, mon in some parts of the country, yet little is circular basin and fountain terminating today's bays, dewponds, ornamental ponds, decoy ponds, was undertaken first by George London and com- ducking ponds and mast ponds pleted by Henry Wise. The fountain and statue of known about them. Analysis of the 2500 records 'Chestnut Avenue', and was later diverted by Lord During the winter, supplying fresh food was a con- Diana by Le Sueur were placed in the basin in the including the term ‘pond’ in the National Monu- Halifax into a high pond at Upper Lodge to feed stant struggle. Although meat would be available centre of the round pond later. from deer parks, this couldn't supply the needs of A less regal but equally interesting example is ments Record (NMR)for England and Wales indi- his ornamental cascade. The Chestnut Avenue, the whole household. A fish pond provided an Marney's Pond outside the pub in Esher. At one cates that the majority (89%) fall into two classes: formerly known as the Great Avenue, was laid out elegant solution. If there was a natural flow of time there were some 16 ponds in the area, which water into the pond, fish required no feeding and were mostly let by the lord of the manor for fishing ‘fishponds’ and unspecified ‘ponds’. The remain- for William III to a design by Sir Christopher Wren were available all year round. There would usually rights, part of the rent being paid in the fish netted. ing 11% of records are largely made up by pond in 1699. The work, supervised by William Talman, be a series of ponds, with fish being moved be- Now only two remain. This one is named from a tween them as they grew. family who for many years carried on a timber bays, dewponds, ornamental ponds, decoy ponds, was undertaken first by George London and com- At Hampton Court, the elaborate Tudor gardens are business in the yard opposite. Holly Cottages, in ducking ponds and mast ponds pleted by Henry Wise. The fountain and statue of no longer recognizable today, having been replaced one of which the family lived, were demolished in by later monarchs. However, Chapel Court holds a 1967 after being declared unfit by the local coun- During the winter, supplying fresh food was a con- Diana by Le Sueur were placed in the basin in the recreated Tudor garden, complete with green and cil. The woodyard was quite a sight, with the tim- white striped fencing (Tudor colours) and heraldic ber stacked roof high. Mrs. Marney was the last stant struggle. Although meat would be available centre of the round pond later. beasts on poles. person to exercise the right to graze animals on the from deer parks, this couldn't supply the needs of A less regal but equally interesting example is The current court, which is still in use today, was nearby common. The site of the woodyard is now built during the reign of Charles I. Continuing the the garden to the Alma Arms public house, a late the whole household. A fish pond provided an Marney's Pond outside the pub in Esher. At one garden walk, one 18th century building, formerly a private house. elegant solution. If there was a natural flow of time there were some 16 ponds in the area, which will come across A stew pond or stew is a fish pond used to store the sunken gar- live fish ready for eating. water into the pond, fish required no feeding and were mostly let by the lord of the manor for fishing dens. These were During the Middle Ages, stews were often attached were available all year round. There would usually rights, part of the rent being paid in the fish netted. originally fish to monasteries, to supply fish over the winter. ponds where There are stew ponds on Epsom Common The be a series of ponds, with fish being moved be- Now only two remain. This one is named from a Wolsey kept his history of these ponds is very complex because tween them as they grew. family who for many years carried on a timber stock of fish and they have been constantly redug. It is not certain if prawn. They the two present ponds are original features or later At Hampton Court, the elaborate Tudor gardens are business in the yard opposite. Holly Cottages, in were in such demand that Anne Boleyn wrote a letter to the creations. Medieval bounds refer to a Werehull/ no longer recognizable today, having been replaced one of which the family lived, were demolished in Cardinal in 1528 asking for some fish to be sent to Weir Hill near this spot in the medieval period. A by later monarchs. However, Chapel Court holds a 1967 after being declared unfit by the local coun- her. Fish ponds and stew ponds (where fish were weir being a medieval term often used for a dam. purged of muddy water before cooking) were nec- This is the only evidence to suggest these ponds recreated Tudor garden, complete with green and cil. The woodyard was quite a sight, with the tim- essary to ensure a regular supply of protein during are medieval. They may have their origin in at- white striped fencing (Tudor colours) and heraldic ber stacked roof high. Mrs. Marney was the last the many fast days of the Christian calendar. To- tempts to landscape the common, and make it more day, their original walls remain but have been con- beasts on poles. person to exercise the right to graze animals on the interesting for walking at the time of Epsom's pop- verted into “sunken” gardens. The current court, which is still in use today, was nearby common. The site of the woodyard is now In Bushy Park, Charles I, in 1638 ordered a canal ularity as a spa in the 17th and early 18th centuries. to be dug from the River Colne at Longford to built during the reign of Charles I. Continuing the the garden to the Alma Arms public house, a late garden walk, one 18th century building, formerly a private house. Please mention Walton Matters when www.villagematters.co.uk will come across A stew pond or stew is a fish pond used to store 4 responding to adverts the sunken gar- live fish ready for eating. dens. These were During the Middle Ages, stews were often attached originally fish to monasteries, to supply fish over the winter. ponds where There are stew ponds on Epsom Common The Wolsey kept his history of these ponds is very complex because stock of fish and they have been constantly redug. It is not certain if prawn. They the two present ponds are original features or later were in such demand that Anne Boleyn wrote a letter to the creations. Medieval bounds refer to a Werehull/ Cardinal in 1528 asking for some fish to be sent to Weir Hill near this spot in the medieval period. A her. Fish ponds and stew ponds (where fish were weir being a medieval term often used for a dam. purged of muddy water before cooking) were nec- This is the only evidence to suggest these ponds essary to ensure a regular supply of protein during are medieval. They may have their origin in at- the many fast days of the Christian calendar. To- tempts to landscape the common, and make it more day, their original walls remain but have been con- interesting for walking at the time of Epsom's pop- verted into “sunken” gardens. In Bushy Park, Charles I, in 1638 ordered a canal ularity as a spa in the 17th and early 18th centuries. to be dug from the River Colne at Longford to

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Many Walton Restaurants Offer Delivery or Pickup. Please Support Them and our essential shops Many Walton Restaurants Offer Delivery or Pickup. Please Support Them and our essential shops At the time of writing, with dine-in Covid Vaccination Centre service not possible in this period of lockdown, many of Walton's Hersham Road: Ginger Bread Bakery, restaurants are open offering collection or Nisa Local, Hammonds, Tesco Express, delivery service. They include: Best-One, Nova Cleaning, Walton Food At the time of writing, with dine-in Covid Vaccination Centre and Wine Cappadocia. service not possible in this period of Prima Fila, Ambleside Avenue: Styles lockdown, many of Walton's Nando's, Hersham Road: Ginger Bread Bakery, Wagamama, Cottimore Lane: Nisa Local, Giardin restaurants are open offering collection or Nisa Local, Hammonds, Tesco Express, Khao Sam, Persian Kitchen, delivery service. They include: Best-One, Nova Cleaning, Walton Food The Walton Village, New Zealand Avenue:: Food & Wine, Babucci, Khan of Walton, Hoops and Wine Fridayz, Click and Collect is available at: Cappadocia. La Terraza, L'Affamato, Waterstones, Next, Sony Centre, Zebra Prima Fila, Ambleside Avenue: Styles Pizza Express, Boutique, Fleur Jewellery, Walton Vape, Trespass, Rituals, The Fragrance Shop. McDonalds., Nando's, Sushi Wakyo, Wagamama, The Bear and Barbers.. Cottimore Lane: Nisa Local, Giardin Khao Sam, Essential shops are also open: Persian Kitchen, New Zealand Avenue:: Food & Wine, Church Street: , M&S Food, Jantar, The Walton Village, Eyeworks, Bona Tailoring Hoops Babucci, Khan of Walton,

Terrace Road: Co-op, Alio, Pets at Fridayz, home, Pollingtons, Food & Wine, The Click and Collect is available at: Laundry Room La Terraza, L'Affamato, Waterstones, Next, Sony Centre, Zebra Bridge Street: Wilko, Walton Express, Boutique, Fleur Jewellery, Walton Vape, Aldi, Walton Stitch Pizza Express, Trespass, Rituals, The Fragrance Shop. High Street: W.H.Smith, Boots, Timp- McDonalds., sons, SpecSavers, Superdrug, Warehouse Sushi Wakyo, Outlet, Cake Owls, Olive, Food & Wine The Heart: Sainsburys, Holland & Bar- The Bear and Barbers.. ratt, Poundland, Vision Express, Magills, Please mention Walton Matters when www.villagematters.co.uk 6 responding to adverts Essential shops are also open:

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Craving a better night’s sleep?

Research shows that as many as 60% of us are struggling to sleep well. Sleep is as important for your body as a healthy diet or regular exercise and poor sleep has been linked to weight gain and heart disease amongst other long term health conditions. The thing about lack of sleep is the effects are immedi- ate, both physically and mentally, and it can become hard to concentrate. Over time this can lead to fur- ther worries about the lack of sleep, with ever decreasing circles that can end in anxiety or even depression. It is important to take steps to improve the quality of your sleep as soon as possible. Create a routine and have a ‘bedtime’, although it feels counter-intuitive don’t go to bed early, build up your body’s appetite for sleep. Go to bed a little later, when you are tired and set an alarm for the morning. Keep the lights low and remove screens in the hour before bedtime as the blue light stimulates your brain and increases the like- lihood of poor sleep. Invest in good blackout options for your bedroom, especially as the clocks change this month, and mornings will soon become lighter. Plantation shutters with integrated blackout blinds are a superb option for creating the perfect sleep environment. Don’t clock watch, if you do wake up in the night resist the tempta- tion to keep checking the time. It will only add to your frustration and try not to lie in bed awake at night. Get up, do something relaxing and then go back when you feel tired. Georgina Broadhurst, Just Shutters. For a design visit Call 01932 500 270 or visit JustShutters.co.uk

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Oatlands and Henry VIII Source: Various Oatlands and Henry VIII Source: Various ernment officials. Henry had intended the palace to be the residence of his fourth ernment officials. wife, Anne of Cleves, who he Henry had intended the palace to married in 1540. The union, be the residence of his fourth however, was very short-lived, and it is thought that Henry mar- wife, Anne of Cleves, who he ried his fifth wife, Catherine married in 1540. The union, Howard, at Oatlands chapel later however, was very short-lived, that same year. Later in the Tu- and it is thought that Henry mar- dor period Oatlands was the palace Queen Mary retreated to ried his fifth wife, Catherine after a miscarriage, and the Howard, at Oatlands chapel later young Princess Elizabeth, born that same year. Later in the Tu- The original 16thcentury Oatlands Palace in 1533 just before the palace was built, avoided dor period Oatlands was the plague by escaping to Oatlands. After being palace Queen Mary retreated to Oatlands Palace was originally built for King Hen- crowned Queen in 1558, she became a keen hunts- ry VIII in 1537. Although it was a notable new woman, and hunted deer in the park her father had after a miscarriage, and the addition to the Tudor king's plethora of royal created. young Princess Elizabeth, born dwellings at the time, much of the stone used to The original 16thcentury Oatlands Palace construct this great royal residence actually dated in 1533 just before the palace was built, avoided back to the Norman era. In 1110, the great blocks plague by escaping to Oatlands. After being had first featured in the impressive Chertsey Abbey Oatlands Palace was originally built for King Hen- crowned Queen in 1558, she became a keen hunts- building. When Henry's landmark break with ry VIII in 1537. Although it was a notable new Rome and Reformation began in the 1530s, the old woman, and hunted deer in the park her father had Abbey, among many others across England, fell addition to the Tudor king's plethora of royal created. victim to the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and dwellings at the time, much of the stone used to its stone was swiftly transported to Oatlands. construct this great royal residence actually dated The Palace was created on the site of the Read back to the Norman era. In 1110, the great blocks family home, Oatlands Manor. The family were wealthy London goldsmiths who had moved to the had first featured in the impressive Chertsey Abbey countryside. Oatlands Manor would have been a building. When Henry's landmark break with grand house, even before being made into a palace, Rome and Reformation began in the 1530s, the old and we know it included a moat. When William Abbey, among many others across England, fell Read died, the family were evicted to make way for the Palace, despite his widow’s pleas that ‘It victim to the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and will be great undoing if I continue not your tenant its stone was swiftly transported to Oatlands. at Otelands’. The Palace was created on the site of the Read The Palace stood in the middle of Weybridge and family home, Oatlands Manor. The family were witnessed many important historical events. The Palace enlarged his hunting estate known as the wealthy London goldsmiths who had moved to the Honour of Hampton Court. This estate extended countryside. Oatlands Manor would have been a from Hampton Court Palace out to Oatlands in grand house, even before being made into a palace, Weybridge and down to Nonsuch Palace near and we know it included a moat. When William Ewell, also now lost. It provided additional space near Henry VIII’s main residence at Hampton Read died, the family were evicted to make way Court. At its largest, the palace covered 14 acres of for the Palace, despite his widow’s pleas that ‘It land and housed many servants, courtiers and gov- will be great undoing if I continue not your tenant at Otelands’. Please mention Walton Matters whenThe Palace stood in the middle of Weybridge and www.villagematters.co.uk witnessed many important historical events. The 8 responding to adverts Palace enlarged his hunting estate known as the Honour of Hampton Court. This estate extended from Hampton Court Palace out to Oatlands in Weybridge and down to Nonsuch Palace near Ewell, also now lost. It provided additional space near Henry VIII’s main residence at Hampton Court. At its largest, the palace covered 14 acres of land and housed many servants, courtiers and gov-

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Why do we change the clocks? Why do we change the clocks? It’s time to turn the clocks forward an hour at natural daylight It1 ’ams time on 28thto turn March. the clocks This forwardtime when an hoursunrise at natural daylight 1and am sunset on 28th are March. one hour This later time on when the clock sunrise is The ability to conserve energy that would andknown sunset as British are one Summer hour later Time, on theor Daylightclock is Theotherwise ability be to used conserve on artificial energy thatlight would knownSaving Time.as British Summer Time, or Daylight otherwise be used on artificial light SavingIt is believed Time. that the concept was first pro- A decrease in road accidents because Why do we change the clocks? Aroads decrease are naturally in road accidentslit during becausethe time Itposed is believed by Benjamin that the Franklin concept inwas 1784 first in pro- an roadswhen mostare naturally vehicles arelit during using themthe time posedessay entitled;by Benjamin ‘An EconomicalFranklin in 1784Project in foran when most vehicles are using them essayDiminishing entitled; the ‘CostAn Economicalof Light.’ Project for

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Britain followed shortly after in May 1916. member when we turn the clocks forward and when they go back, this little phrase may Daylight Saving Time is now utilised in over help: ‘Spring Forward, Fall Back,’ as the time 70 countries world wide although dates of when clocks go back always happens in the implementation and clock adjustments vary. Autumn. This year in the UK, the date when The main benefits of Daylight Saving Time Greenwich Mean Time will begin again is are said to be: 31st October. The opportunity to make better use of By Susan Brookes-Morris Please mention Walton Matters when www.villagematters.co.uk 10 responding to adverts

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Walton Matters has learned that Homebase is to launch three small specialist stores in Walton. Kitchens by Homebase will open in New Zealand Avenue in the former Bathstore location. This format store is operating in Guildford. Decorate by Homebase will open in the former Topps Tiles location. Other branches are in Sutton and Cheshire

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Dear Paul Chard

This acknowledgement is long overdue. I just wanted to add my appreciation along with I am sure a chorus of others to say how much I enjoy the production of Village Matters. It is always full of interest, topical, seasonal, historical and a very handy size. I look forward to it coming each month.

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North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (NSDAS) is help, safety planning, emotional support, all help- a registered Charity, managed by Citizens Advice ing to rebuild the survivors lives to give them that Elmbridge West that helps men, women and chil- strength to move on with their lives and live free of dren who suffer from domestic abuse. abuse. It has been widely publicised the national lock- In addition, NSDAS offers 3 programmes to help downs during 2020 has led to an increase in report- children men and women, build confidence and ed domestic abuse. We expect rates to continue to understanding of their situation. rise during the new lockdown introduced in early This is what a client said after attending one course 2021. Power to Change: ‘When you have been a vic- NSDAS wish to tim of abuse it is hard to know who you are increase awareness anymore – this course really helped me to real- of their service. ise my goals, and what I want from life. It also Those being abused gave me the confidence to attend job interviews, can often be ex- and return to college. Thank you so much!’ tremely frightened and believe they do not have the confi- Seeking help dence to live inde- pendently. We have North Surrey Domestic Abuse service is a free, a team of highly confidential, independent and impartial service. trained advisors that Please refer to the poster. can help with a If you would like to support North Surrey Do- wide variety of mestic Abuse Service you can donate at http:// problems caused by uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charities/ domestic abuse. NorthSurreyDomesticAbuseService Clients can be provided with practical

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Lockdown, school closures and self-isolation without a computer to learn at home are forcing school children across Elmbridge to try and continue their education at home. £50 will pay for internet connection to enable home learning This sudden switch to online classes and home schooling puts additional pressure on £10 will pay for a WiFi pass for a family families already struggling to make ends meet. Without access to computers or an in- Research suggests school closures will widen ternet connection, parents fear their children the education gap between disadvantaged will fall behind. children and their peers by an average of 36%. Don't let a generation of school children get left behind. We want to raise £20,000 to fund 50 comput- Help us ensure ALL children in Elmbridge ers and data packages for local schools to help have access to home learning. children without access to technology to con- Lockdown, school closures and self-isolation without a computer to learn at home tinue their schoolwork from home. are forcing school children across Elmbridge Every £1 donated by the local community to try and continue their education at home. £50 will pay for internet connection to enable will be matched by Walton Charity. home learning Any surplus funds will be used to support of the work of Elmbridge schools via other This sudden switch to online classes and means e.g. catch up learning. £10 will pay for a WiFi pass for a family home schooling puts additional pressure on ““Our priority has been to make sure that all children have the opportunity to get the edu- families already struggling to make ends cation they deserve. Unfortunately, many of Research suggests school closures will widen our children have not had access to laptops. meet. Without access to computers or an in- Your generous donation will help the chil- the education gap between disadvantaged dren who need it most to thrive and suc- ternet connection, parents fear their children ceed.” children and their peers by an average of https://localgiving.org/appeal/will fall behind. Karen Boulton, Pastoral Support Officer, Bell waltoncharitycomputersforkids/ 36%. Don't let a generation of school children Farm Primary School get left behind. £300 will fund a school laptop to help a child We want to raise £20,000 to fund 50 comput- Help us ensure ALL children in Elmbridge Please mention Waltoners Matters when and data packages for local schools to help www.villagematters.co.uk responding to adverts have access to home learning. 14 children without access to technology to continue their schoolwork from home.

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1 1 1 18 Permit (5) 20 Sincere (7) 22 Beasts (7) 23 Belief (5) 24 Ledge (5)

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Application process for 2021 now open! Annual funding to help improve the lives of Elmbridge residents Application process for 2021 now open! We are now accepting applications for annual • Sunbury and Walton Sea Cadets build local Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) ing for the future Annual funding to help improve the lives of Elmbridge residents funding. The application period is Wednesday • St James Church of England Primary 10 February to Sunday 31 March, with the School toilet and cloakroom upgrade applications being reviewed in June and early • Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary July. School hall extension • Patient participation group defibrillator CIL allows Elmbridge Borough Council to • Hinchley Wood Primary School play raise funds through borough development to ground upgrade We are now accepting applications for annual • Sunbury and Walton Sea Cadets build help pay for the physical infrastructure need- • Chatterbus CIC ticketing machine up ed to mitigate the impacts of new develop- grade local Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) ing for the future ment. As part of the process, we annually allocate a portion of CIL funds to be spent “The CIL funding has madefunding. such a big differ- The application period is Wednesday • St James Church of England Primary locally on smaller infrastructure schemes that ence and we are hugely appreciative of the are required in the communities where devel- support given to us. We are now progressing opment took place. Settlement area commit- the training centre project,10 which will provide February to Sunday 31 March, with the School toilet and cloakroom upgrade tees known as Local Infrastructure Spending an important place for young people across Boards have been formed where local Coun- the community.” Mrs applicationsCramp, Chairman, being reviewed in June and early • Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary cillors decide on how these local CIL funds Sunbury and Walton Sea Cadets will be allocated. In the case of Claygate, the July. School hall extension local proportion of CIL funds will be passed Please visit https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/ directly to the Parish Council. Successful lo- planning/communityinfrastructure levycil • Patient participation group defibrillator cal CIL applications have included projects funding for more information. such as capital improvements to state schools to better enable them to meet the needs of an CIL allows Elmbridge Borough Council to • Hinchley Wood Primary School play increasing school population, improvements to community facilities, footpath works and raise funds through borough development to ground upgrade countryside access improvements. help pay for the physical infrastructure need- • Chatterbus CIC ticketing machine up Cllr Karen Randolph, Portfolio Holder for Planning Services is a keen advocate of the ed to mitigate the impacts of new develop- grade CIL process and is delighted that local groups have benefitted from the funding: ment. As part of the process, we annually “Working in partnership with schools, charities and other nonprofit organisations CIL can provide vital funding to help improve the allocate a portion of CIL funds to be spent “The CIL funding has made such a big differ- lives of the people of Elmbridge. I would highly recommend local groups to review the locally on smaller infrastructure schemes that ence and we are hugely appreciative of the criteria and submit an application for funding.” are required in the communities where devel- support given to us. We are now progressing

A sample of some of the projects supported opment took place. Settlement area commit- the training centre project, which will provide through the local CIL funding are listed be- low: tees known as Local Infrastructure Spending an important place for young people across

Please mention WaltonBoards Matters when have been formed where local Coun- the community.” Mrs Cramp, Chairman, www.villagematters.co.uk 16 responding tocillors adverts decide on how these local CIL funds Sunbury and Walton Sea Cadets will be allocated. In the case of Claygate, the local proportion of CIL funds will be passed Please visit https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/ directly to the Parish Council. Successful lo- planning/communityinfrastructurelevycil cal CIL applications have included projects funding for more information. such as capital improvements to state schools to better enable them to meet the needs of an increasing school population, improvements to community facilities, footpath works and countryside access improvements.

Cllr Karen Randolph, Portfolio Holder for Planning Services is a keen advocate of the CIL process and is delighted that local groups have benefitted from the funding: “Working in partnership with schools, charities and other nonprofit organisations CIL can provide vital funding to help improve the lives of the people of Elmbridge. I would highly recommend local groups to review the criteria and submit an application for funding.”

A sample of some of the projects supported through the local CIL funding are listed be- low:

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Aphrodite Word Search Apollo Can you find all of the Greek and Roman gods hidden in the Ares grid? Artemis Athena H P H A N H V Ceres Demeter J D V A N Diana V N M M C D Dionysos A N N D H D A Hephaestos J P C J N D Hera Hermes A A H N A D N Juno P D N A N A Jupiter H A P N P A M V Mars Mercury P A A P C Minerva V H M H P Neptune D H N H P Z V Poseidon Venus M P Z D Z V A Vesta A M N V A M M D Vulcan J P M D Zeus A V Z V C A N Z J Solution on Page 18

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True Community Spirit in Difficult Times

We live in Kings Road, Walton. It has always been a very pleasant road to live with a good community atmosphere. Street parties, clapping for NHS and many more fun activities. During Covid it has excelled itself the What's Ap Group including my husband have been baking, cooking and delivering food to Kingston and St. Georges Frontline on the Monday morning to see the happy faces of the recipients from photographs forwarded to us is a joy.

On Sunday January 17th my husband and l had our COVID19 vaccinations, on Monday we were completely washed out, on the Tuesday l awoke with a stroke. After a hospital stay to stabilise me l came home only to return in 2 days due to a complication. How the staff at St. Peters cope l am amazed, l cannot praise them enough however after my 2nd visit the District Nurse the next day advised a COVID19 Test as l had developed a sore throat earache and cough, this proved positive as did my husband's 3 days later so no more cooking. As soon as the Wonderful Kings Road, WhatsApp Group heard they have organised Hot Meals between them letting us know when they will put it on the doorstep. The kindness and delicious meals we have received is overwhelming. I feel they should receive some recognition for their Com- munity Spirit is fantastic and we are very very lucky to have their friendship and company.

Yours very sincerely, Do you have any Wendy and Bernard Andrews. community stories or thankyou’s? We would love to hear from you.

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Can a Spring Clean be Green? Can a Spring Clean be Green?

When the spring light catches the surfaces in toxin,toxin, anan irritantirritant andand cancan causecause respiratoryrespiratory my home, I see smears and dust, and I fall distress. victim to ‘‘thethe springspring--cleaning bug’.’. Suddenly But as I investigated Eco products I stumbled When the spring light catches the surfaces in toxin, an irritant and can cause respiratory II wantwant toto scrub,scrub, dustdust andand polishpolish everythingeverything inin intointo aa minefield.minefield. ManyMany bigbig companiescompanies pro-pro- sight. duce eco--brands, but this involves my home, I see smears and dust, and I fall distress. A few years ‘‘greenwashing’,’, which is defined as an at- victim to ‘the spring-cleaning bug’. 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I am a huge fan of dis- ‘‘algae blooms’’ which contribute to the death tilledtilled whitewhite vinegarvinegar whichwhich II useuse toto cleanclean toi-toi- Most of us have a miniature chemical factory I won’t lie, truly environmentally friendly of fish and other water--dwelling creatures. lets,lets, windows,windows, andand mirrors.mirrors. II alsoalso likelike Bicar-Bicar- These algae blooms are becoming more com- bonate of Soda which is a great degreaser, stashed under our sinks: detergents, bleaches, products are more expensive so the cheapest mon thanks to a combination of pollutants and scouring agent, and deodoriser. For ready-- and degreasers, all containing potentially haz- way to do a green spring clean is to make global warming. made cleaning products I’’ve suggested a cou- Cleaning products can have an adverse effect ple of UK websites which are certified envi- ardous substances which find their way into your own and there are some great websites on our health. Household ammonia is often ronmentallyronmentally andand veganvegan friendly.friendly. groundwater and contaminate the lakes and around with detailed instructions on how to foundfound inin windowwindow oror generalgeneral glassglass cleaners.cleaners. ItIt II’’m not perfect. Sometimes I do grab a regular isis aa skinskin andand eyeeye irritantirritant andand deadlydeadly toto fish,fish, cleaning product for convenience but I’’m the oceans. do just this. even in low concentrations, so it’’s not some- gradually becoming greener and if we all thingthing wewe shouldshould flushflush downdown ourour drains.drains. Sodi-Sodi- switched even one or two of our products for Phosphates are some of the main culprits. I did try to make my own but found that work um hypochlorite (bleach) is corrosive and an a greener cleaner, the planet would thank us. They are common in laundry detergents and constraints meant I struggled with some of the eye, skin, and respiratory irritant. It is especially toxic to people with heart conditions or some cleaning products. An average consum- more time-consuming concoctions, but I’ve asthma. D--limonenelimonene isis aa degreasantdegreasant foundfound inin By Sarah Davey er uses the equivalent of 14Kg of detergent a listed a couple of websites in case you feel citrus and orange cleaners. It is also a neuro- year. High phosphate levels in water cause you’d like to try this. I am a huge fan of dis- Please mention Walton Matters when ‘algae blooms’ which contribute to the death tilled white vinegar which I use to clean toi- www.villagematters.co.uk 20 responding to adverts of fish and other water-dwelling creatures. lets, windows, and mirrors. I also like Bicar- These algae blooms are becoming more com- bonate of Soda which is a great degreaser, mon thanks to a combination of pollutants and scouring agent, and deodoriser. For ready- global warming. made cleaning products I’ve suggested a cou- Cleaning products can have an adverse effect ple of UK websites which are certified envi- on our health. Household ammonia is often ronmentally and vegan friendly. found in window or general glass cleaners. It I’m not perfect. Sometimes I do grab a regular is a skin and eye irritant and deadly to fish, cleaning product for convenience but I’m even in low concentrations, so it’s not some- gradually becoming greener and if we all thing we should flush down our drains. Sodi- switched even one or two of our products for um hypochlorite (bleach) is corrosive and an a greener cleaner, the planet would thank us. eye, skin, and respiratory irritant. It is especially toxic to people with heart conditions or asthma. D-limonene is a degreasant found in By Sarah Davey citrus and orange cleaners. It is also a neuro-

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Recipe of the Month Recipe of the Month Classic Steak and Ale Pie Classic Steak and Ale Pie

Serves 4 Reduce the heat a little and add the chopped bacon Preparation time: 20 minutes or lardons and the onions to the pan. Cook until the bacon fat begins to render, and the onions are Cooking time: Filling 3.54 hours (plus cooling brown on all sides, then add into the casserole. Serves 4 Reduce the heat a little and add the chopped bacon time) Pie 45 minutes or lardons and the onions to the pan. Cook until the Serves: 4 Pour a small amount of the beer into the pan and Preparation time: 20 minutes bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom to incorpo- bacon fat begins to render, and the onions are Ingredients rate all the flavoured meat scraps and flour. Pour Cooking time: Filling 3.54 hours (plus cooling brown on all sides, then add into the casserole. Pie Filling this into the casserole too, then pour in the rest of time) Pie 45 minutes the ale, and add the stock, herbs, sugar, vinegar, Lard or dripping (you can use sunflower oil at a and cocoa (or chocolate squares) and bring to a Serves: 4 Pour a small amount of the beer into the pan and push) simmer. bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom to incorpo- 700g boneless beef shin – cut into mouth size Ingredients chunks Cover, and place into the oven for about 2 hours, rate all the flavoured meat scraps and flour. Pour then uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25g plain flour, seasoned another 1½ -2 hours (depends on your oven), until Pie Filling this into the casserole too, then pour in the rest of 200g smoked bacon (diced) or lardons the meat is tender. Set on one side to cool then the ale, and add the stock, herbs, sugar, vinegar, 225g whole baby onions transfer to a pie dish. Lard or dripping (you can use sunflower oil at a and cocoa (or chocolate squares) and bring to a 400ml sweet dark brown ale (Theakston’s Old To make the pastry place the flour, baking powder push) Peculier works well if your ale knowledge is not and mustard powder in a bowl with ½ tsp salt. Stir simmer. strong!) in the suet, and then add just enough iced water to 700g boneless beef shin – cut into mouth size 400ml beef stock bring it together into a dough. Wrap in cling film chunks Cover, and place into the oven for about 2 hours, 1 tsp dried thyme and refrigerate for an hour or so. then uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25g plain flour, seasoned 1 bay leaf Preheat the oven to 190C / 170C (fan) / Gas mark another 1½ -2 hours (depends on your oven), until 1 tbsp dark muscovado sugar 5. Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to about 200g smoked bacon (diced) or lardons the meat is tender. Set on one side to cool then 1 tsp red wine vinegar 1cm thick. Place over the filled pie dish, sealing 1 tsp cocoa or 1-2 squares of very dark (80%+) the edges tightly. Cut vent slits to allow the steam 225g whole baby onions transfer to a pie dish. chocolate to escape. Brush with beaten egg or milk and then 400ml sweet dark brown ale (Theakston’s Old bake for 45-50 minutes until golden. To make the pastry place the flour, baking powder For the pastry: Peculier works well if your ale knowledge is not and mustard powder in a bowl with ½ tsp salt. Stir 400g plain flour, plus extra for rolling strong!) in the suet, and then add just enough iced water to 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp mustard powder (optional) 400ml beef stock bring it together into a dough. Wrap in cling film ½ tsp salt 1 tsp dried thyme and refrigerate for an hour or so. 175g suet 1 bay leaf Iced water Preheat the oven to 190C / 170C (fan) / Gas mark A little milk or egg, to glaze 1 tbsp dark muscovado sugar 5. Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to about Method 1 tsp red wine vinegar 1cm thick. Place over the filled pie dish, sealing Preheat the oven to 170C or 150C fan / gas mark 3. 1 tsp cocoa or 1-2 squares of very dark (80%+) the edges tightly. Cut vent slits to allow the steam Place the seasoned flour into a large plastic bag. chocolate to escape. Brush with beaten egg or milk and then Add the beef in small batches and shake thorough- ly to coat evenly. Reserve the floured pieces to a bake for 45-50 minutes until golden. plate. Heat a generous chunk of lard or dripping a For the pastry: large frying pan over a high heat. Brown the beef pieces in small batches, transferring them to an 400g plain flour, plus extra for rolling ovenproof casserole dish as you go. 1 tsp baking powder Please mention Walton Matters when 1 tsp mustard powder (optional) www.villagematters.co.uk 22 responding to adverts ½ tsp salt 175g suet Iced water A little milk or egg, to glaze Method Preheat the oven to 170C or 150C fan / gas mark 3. Place the seasoned flour into a large plastic bag. Add the beef in small batches and shake thorough- ly to coat evenly. Reserve the floured pieces to a plate. Heat a generous chunk of lard or dripping a large frying pan over a high heat. Brown the beef pieces in small batches, transferring them to an ovenproof casserole dish as you go.

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Pi Day By James Henry Pi Day By James Henry Sunday March 14 is officially named Pi Day. Why? Well in most of the world the date is Pi Facts! written 3/14…or 3.14, which is of course Pi. In the UK we use 14/3, which doesn’t work Sunday March 14 is officially named Pi Day. at all, but we’ll gloss over it. Why? Well in most of the world the date is Pi Facts! Pi, or the Greek letter π, is the figure ob- written 3/14…or 3.14, which is of course Pi. tained when the circumference of a circle is divided by its diameter. It begins In the UK we use 14/3, which doesn’t work 3.1415926535 and goes on forever, without at all, but we’ll gloss over it. repeating. It’s an ‘irrational’ number, which means it cannot be expressed as a fraction (unlike 0.5 which is 1/2 or 0.125 which is 1/8 Pi, or the Greek letter π, is the figure ob- and computers have calculated it to more Since the exact value of pi can never tained when the circumference of a circle is than one trillion digits past the decimal point. be calculated, we can never find the divided by its diameter. It begins Although I only came across it this year, accurate area or circumference of a March 14th has been celebrated as Pi Day for circle. 3.1415926535 and goes on forever, without more than 20 years. A US physicist, called The record for reciting the greatest repeating. It’s an ‘irrational’ number, which Larry decided to start it as a “geek holiday”. number of decimal places of Pi was To his surprise the event grew into an inter- achieved by Rajveer Meena at VIT means it cannot be expressed as a fraction national phenomenon, with Pi parties and University, Vellore, India on 21 March (unlike 0.5 which is 1/2 or 0.125 which is 1/8 educational events taking place across the 2015. He recited 70,000 decimal world. places. which took over 10 hours! and computers have calculated it to more Since the exact value of pi can never Some people loved pi enough to Pi has been known about for almost 4000 than one trillion digits past the decimal point. be calculated, we can never find the invent a dialect based on it. In “Pi years. The Babylonians and Ancient Egyp- lish” poems and prose are written accurate area or circumference of a tians both attempted to calculate it. But it Although I only came across it this year, where the number of letters in each th circle. was Archimedes, one of the greatest mathe- word match the corresponding digit March 14 has been celebrated as Pi Day for maticians of the ancient world who first of pi. The first word has three letters, showed that the value of pi could only ever the second has one letter, the third more than 20 years. A US physicist, called The record for reciting the greatest be an approximation, falling somewhere be- has four letters, and so on. This Larry decided to start it as a “geek holiday”. number of decimal places of Pi was tween 3 1/7 and 3 10/71. The symbol π was language is more popular than you achieved by Rajveer Meena at VIT first used a couple of thousand years later in might think. Software engineer To his surprise the event grew into an inter- 1706 by mathematician William Jones and Michael Keith wrote an entire book, University, Vellore, India on 21 March called Not a Wake in this language! national phenomenon, with Pi parties and was popularised by the famous Swiss mathe- educational events taking place across the 2015. He recited 70,000 decimal matician Leonhard Euler in 1737. The calculation of pi is used as a places. which took over 10 hours! stress test for a computer. It works world. π has intrigued and exasperated mathemati- like a digital cardiogram since it cians and scientists for thousands of years. A indicates the level of activity within Some people loved pi enough to circle is such a simple concept, yet so diffi- the computer’s processor. Pi has been known about for almost 4000 invent a dialect based on it. In “Pi cult to pin down mathematically. It is the years. The Babylonians and Ancient Egyp- most studied number in mathematics, be- The Greek letter π is the first letter of lish” poems and prose are written the word periphery and perimeter. cause its integral to our understanding of And as we all know, pi is the ratio of tians both attempted to calculate it. But it where the number of letters in each geometry. π has uses in physics, astronomy, a circle’s “periphery” to its diameter. was Archimedes, one of the greatest mathe- mathematics, architecture, and construction. word match the corresponding digit maticians of the ancient world who first of pi. The first word has three letters, Please mention Walton Matters when showed that the value of pi could only ever the second has one letter, the third www.villagematters.co.uk 24 responding to adverts be an approximation, falling somewhere be- has four letters, and so on. This tween 3 1/7 and 3 10/71. The symbol π was language is more popular than you first used a couple of thousand years later in might think. Software engineer 1706 by mathematician William Jones and Michael Keith wrote an entire book, was popularised by the famous Swiss mathe- called Not a Wake in this language! matician Leonhard Euler in 1737. The calculation of pi is used as a stress test for a computer. It works π has intrigued and exasperated mathemati- like a digital cardiogram since it cians and scientists for thousands of years. A indicates the level of activity within circle is such a simple concept, yet so diffi- the computer’s processor. cult to pin down mathematically. It is the most studied number in mathematics, be- The Greek letter π is the first letter of the word periphery and perimeter. cause its integral to our understanding of And as we all know, pi is the ratio of geometry. π has uses in physics, astronomy, a circle’s “periphery” to its diameter. mathematics, architecture, and construction.

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Garden View GardenGarden ViewView This month Tools of the Trade By Rachael Leverton ThisThis monthmonth ToolsTools ofof thethe TradeTrade ByBy RachaelRachael LevertonLeverton The right tools make gardening easier, and in when separating smaller plants. my opinion you should buy the best you can I like a comfort handle for my hand tools but afford then look after them so they will last make sure to choose tools where the shaft of many years. But which tools are essential? TheThe rightright toolstools makemake gardeninggardening easier,easier, andand inin whenwhen separatingseparating smallersmaller plants.plants. the handle and trowel (or fork) are one unit, mymy opinionopinion youyou shouldshould buybuy thethe bestbest youyou cancan Gloves - Gardening is hard on the hands. not welded or rivetted together, as they are II likelike aa comfortcomfort handlehandle forfor mymy handhand toolstools butbut Weeds, roots and digging are brutal on the not as strong and snap with repeated use. 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Dominic Raab Our Local MP Dominic Raab Our Local MP Over the past month, local GPs, nurses and volunteers have been working hard to roll out the Coronavirus vaccination programme to Walton residents. More people are being protected every day, and I am grateful to everyone in the local NHS who has been organising the vaccinations. Over the past month, local GPs, nurses and volunteers have been working hard to roll out the As of 11 February, the latest statistics showed that over 205,000 vaccine doses had been given Coronavirus vaccination programme to Walton residents. More people are being protected eve- in Surrey. The majority of the top four priority cohorts had been vaccinated, and both the coun- ty and the country were on track to offer a vaccination to everyone in these groups by mid- ry day, and I am grateful to everyone in the local NHS who has been organising the vaccina- February. tions.

You don’t need to make enquiries about getting a vaccine, since you will be contacted when you are eligible to receive one. There is information about the vaccination programme on the As of 11 February, the latest statistics showed that over 205,000 vaccine doses had been given website of the Surrey Heartlands Clinical Commissioning Group, at: www.surreyheartlandsccg.nhs.uk. in Surrey. The majority of the top four priority cohorts had been vaccinated, and both the coun- ty and the country were on track to offer a vaccination to everyone in these groups by mid- While the vaccination programme continues, we still have to be vigilant and keep following the lockdown rules. I appreciate February. that this is difficult, but it has been working. Elmbridge’s ‘7- day case rate’, which shows You don’t need to make enquiries about getting a vaccine, since you will be contacted when the number of new cases per 100,000 people in the previous you are eligible to receive one. There is information about the vaccination programme on the seven days, fell from 795.4 on website of the Surrey Heartlands Clinical Commissioning Group, at: 4 January to 103.8 on 6 Febru- ary. This progress is relieving www.surreyheartlandsccg.nhs.uk. pressure on our local NHS, with the number of Corona- virus patients in both Kingston While the vaccination programme continues, we still have to be vigilant and keep following the and Ashford and St Peter’s hospital trusts trending down- lockdown rules. I appreciate wards that this is difficult, but it has CHEER does vital work to support elderly local residents As ever, Walton residents have been working. Elmbridge’s ‘7- been supporting family, friends and neighbours through this difficult time. I saw a good exam- day case rate’, which shows ple of this community spirit during a recent virtual meeting with CHEER (Concern and Help for East Elmbridge Retired). This inspiring charity has been supporting older people in Elmbridge the number of new cases per for over 65 years, and has adapted to the Coronavirus restrictions by using phone calls from 100,000 people in the previous volunteers to combat loneliness. Charities like CHEER have played a vital role during the pan- demic, and I look forward to working closely with them in the future. seven days, fell from 795.4 on 4 January to 103.8 on 6 Febru- ary. This progress is relieving pressure on our local NHS, with the number of Corona- Please mention Walton Matters when www.villagematters.co.uk 28 responding to adverts virus patients in both Kingston and Ashford and St Peter’s hospital trusts trending down- wards CHEER does vital work to support elderly local residents As ever, Walton residents have been supporting family, friends and neighbours through this difficult time. I saw a good example of this community spirit during a recent virtual meeting with CHEER (Concern and Help for East Elmbridge Retired). This inspiring charity has been supporting older people in Elmbridge for over 65 years, and has adapted to the Coronavirus restrictions by using phone calls from volunteers to combat loneliness. Charities like CHEER have played a vital role during the pan- demic, and I look forward to working closely with them in the future.

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