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SEPTEMBER 2018 OUT OF HOURS COTTAGE EMERGENCIES ...... 0333 321 6349 DIRECTORY OUT OF HOURS MEDICAL CONCERNS...... 111
ACCOUNTS DEPT...... 825824 HOUSING AND BENEFITS OFFICERS ACTIVITY CENTRE COORDINATOR/ BOOKINGS Janet Mills Bernadette Ayer ...... 07720 784023 (Tues – Thurs) ...... 825845 [email protected] HUNTLEY HOUSE RECEPTION ...... 825844 CEO’S PERSONAL ASSISTANT IT (HEAD OF) Jacci Penton ...... 825820 Mike Askew...... 825825 CHARITY SHOP LIBRARY, STORES BUILDING Monday to Saturday ...... 9.30am–12.30pm [email protected] Wed...... 9.30am–12.00pm Thurs...... 9.30am–12.00pm CHAPLAINCY ASSISTANT NURSING HOME DUTY ROOM ...... 847954 Georgia Warner ...... 823670 POST OFFICE ROMAN CATHOLIC Noorie Meghjee ...... 821467 CHAPLAIN Veronica Robbins...... 01932 849447 Mon to Fri...... 9.00am – 3.00pm COMMUNITY CHURCH PASTOR PROPERTIES AND ESTATES (HEAD OF) Rev. Keith Jowett ...... 226007 Mark Cannon ...... 825825 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SECURITY Chandra McGowan Stefan Gouws...... 07736 893500 [email protected] SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR Tracey Campbell ...... 825844 CLINICAL & PERSONAL CARE SERVICES Laura / Slobo (Please leave a voicemail) (HEAD OF) ...... 825874 Ethna Mertens ...... 857821 [email protected] THE CLUBHOUSE CAFÉ (825848) Mon to Sat...... 7.30am-2.00pm ESTATES DEPT Sunday ...... 7.30am-2.00pm Stuart Cameron ...... 825825 We will also be open for a ‘themed food night’ FACILITIES ADMINISTRATOR every Tuesday evening and will be promoting Lois Sauvarin ...... 825825 a special Saturday morning breakfast club Phone for all facilities or estates maintenance each week. requests or visit at Centre Point in the shop from 10am to 11am on a Monday, Wednesday & Friday. VILLAGE CLUB BAR (264544) Monday to Friday ...... 9.30am-4.00pm GENERAL ADMIN OFFICE...... 842360 ...... and 7.00pm-10.30pm [email protected] Saturday ...... 1.00pm-2.30pm Open for all enquiries ...... and 7.00pm-11.00pm GUEST HOUSE (44B OCTAGON ROAD) Sunday...... 12.00pm-2.00pm Available for visitors to the Village Rates and terms available from Admin VILLAGE LAUNDERETTE Open 24 hours. Tokens to be bought from Village HAIRDRESSER ...... 825878 Store during opening hours Tues ...... 8.30am–5.00pm Wed ...... 8.45am–5.00pm VILLAGE STORE ...... 858550 Thurs ...... 9.30am–6.30pm Mon to Fri ...... 8.30am – 3.00pm Fri ...... 8.45am–5.00pm Sat ...... 8.30am – 12.00pm Sat ...... 8.30am – 1.00pm VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR HOSPITALITY SERVICES (HEAD OF) Laura Cole ...... 825847 Phil Baker …...... 823674 [email protected] [email protected] WHITELEY & INGRAM HOUSES ...... 857821 HOUSING & SUPPORT (HEAD OF) Visitors welcome at anytime Agnes Field ...... 825846 [email protected]
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Highs and Lows I enjoyed Paula, Colleen’s and Daryl’s articles this month As some of you may know, my eldest daughter because they talk about how tolerance, is leaving home this week. It’s a bitter sweet thankfulness and feeling safe and secure, time, as I know she is setting out on her own enable us to live life in full colour - even when path for the future, but I shall miss her. Most of things around us change and at times life is us have coped with change and loss in our lives, hard. What never changes is the roller coaster both very human experiences, and the kind of of life that keeps serving up unexpected highs everyday events that can bring people together. and lows. So, our wonderful opportunity at It’s often an opportunity to share an experience Whiteley is to recognise when people around and get to know someone just a little better. us need a hug and to be around to celebrate It’s also a time when you can provide support the good times with them too. simply by knowing just how they feel. Chandra McGowan – Village Magazine Committee
The Villager Magazine Schedule Due to the overwhelming response of articles and content for The Villager Magazine, the committee request that articles are no more than 250 words in length. 15th of the Month: All content to be with Natalie by 5.00pm (*Please note that unfortunately due to copy and print deadlines, we are unable to accept any content after this date) 16th of the Month: Villager Magazine Committee meets to finalise and proof read content As we have to collate and format all content for the magazine as we go, if you are able to get your content to us before the 15th each month that would be much appreciated. Many thanks
Front Cover Picture Annual Flower Show – Saturday 11th August
CONTENTS DIRECTORY...... 2 MAY DIARY...... 14 EDITORIAL...... 3 CLUBS & SOCIETIES...... 16 TOPICS OF INTEREST...... 5 LETTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS...... 19 FLOWER SHOW...... 6 PASTORAL COMMUNITY...... 20 UPDATE WHITELEY FOUNDATION ...... 8 TRUST NEWS...... 27 VILLAGE LADIES LUNCH ...... 9 SECTION REPS & CLUB SECRETARIES...... 27 VILLAGER STORIES...... 10 QUICK CROSSWORD...... 32 TEA PARTY ON THE GREEN...... 11
Photograhs: Thank you Paula Hamilton, Natalie Brotherton, Claire Atkins, Kate Haywood, Chris Ceasar, Laura Cole, Colleen Howard September 2018 3 A NOTE FROM TERRY Saturday, 11th August saw which goes to show that the 10th anniversary of our there’s lots of talent in the annual Flower Show. A big Village. In Shows like this, thanks to Sue Lowndes-Tunn be bold, stand up and be and her friend, Sheila, and counted! “Well done to you their many helpers. A very all”. I was pleased to see professional and impressive Bill Crook and Pauline’s son, layout greeted the Villagers Mark. Bill and his late wife, on their visit to the Village Pauline, who introduced the Hall, Jams, Cakes, Flans, Flower Show to the Village, 15-17 years old from the etc., plus an abundance of ten years ago, and he was National Citizen Service homegrown vegetables and impressed with this year’s (N.C.S) hosted a picnic for fruits. Also a large selection setup. the Villagers on the Green. of plants and flowers made This was a huge success, a total of 203 entries, 66 Peter Wilkinson was on hand, with young and old people classes. The Conservatory once again, to officiate the sharing life experiences. held the Art & Craft Section prize giving, Thanks, Peter. Another good afternoon i.e. Paintings, Photography Well done, Sue and Sheila. with delicious food and good and Handiwork. company! (When’s the next A few days prior to the one?) Every Exhibitor had made a Flower Show, Wednesday, big effort, all of the exhibits 8th August, a group of Terry Pottinger, Chairman were of a good standard W.V.R.C
FORTHCOMING EVENTS 12th Sept Movie Afternoon 22nd Sept WW1 Afternoon Tea Party The Guernsey, Literary & 28th Sept Macmillan Coffee morning Potato Peel Pie Society 29th Sept Fabulosos Big Band 13th Sept Pet Clinic 20th Oct RBL Masked Ball
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BOWLS CLUB
The simplicity of Bowls is probably what has matches have been played. Indeed, the fixture attracted competitive man since the 13th list for 1970 alone records some 40 matches, Century, as all that is needed for a sport that has including one against the Chelsea Pensioners, become world-wide, is a steady hand, a beady though that result is tactfully omitted. eye, a bit of ground and a ball. (The Wood) The clubhouse was an old dilapidated structure This obviously appealed to the ancients, with in the village, adapted and moved by members no access to clubs, mallets or rackets, yet with themselves, to become a splendid pavilion a burning desire to test their prowess against displaying many trophy’s, records and others. photographs. Perhaps for similar reasons, Bowls has been a Ground condition is paramount and members firm favourite in the Village since 1919 and work hard on this throughout the season which thought to have been played initially on The extends, generally, from May to September. Green. A photo of play on Chestnut Walk shows Indoor bowling was introduced in the Hall in 1988 there was a formal club there, at the latest by providing continuity for the game and enabling 1924. Their clubhouse is now the Charity Shop members to meet socially all year round. and two sheds, sited alongside the present green, provided separate changing rooms for Millennium year was celebrated with a new flag gentlemen and ladies. in club colours of green and yellow, and a bush was planted to mark the club’s 81st anniversary. To the credit of club Bowler’s everywhere, the traditional wear of “Whites” or “Greys” when Congratulations to the Village’s oldest club as it playing in competitions, is maintained to this day. approaches its Centenary. In 1936 the Trust commissioned a photograph The History Society of “the old Green” suggesting this was around the time when it was moved to the present site, since when countless home and competitive
September 2018 5 TOPICS OF INTEREST
2018 FLOWER SHOW Saturday 11th August saw the Village’s Annual Flower held in the Hall & Conservatory. With the weather we have had this year I was amazed at the quality & standard of the fruit & vegetables on display. We had 203 entries spread over 66 classes....these ranged from flowers & floral art, fruit & vegetables, cookery & handicrafts, art & photography. In the junior section 32 children from our on-site nursery grew a vegetable in a pot or painted a flower or vegetable. Ages ranged between 2 & 4 years, what little stars they all are & their leader Dionne, (Not our catering Dionne, as wonderful as she is) is so enthusiastic, thank you Dionne. Now I must say my own BIG Thank you’s...... in order of appearance • Stefan for setting up & being so helpful • My Stewards, Ann, Barbara, Pauline & Sandy...well done girls • Our professional/accredited judges from outside the village David Burton, Christine Steadman, Simon Dray & new this year, Ann Chipperfield. • Val for making tea for the judges, Villagers and visitors. • All the lovely cake donations • All the Villagers who entered.....credit to you all • All the Villagers who came & supported the show • Sheila Cleary for her help & support, I’ll miss that • Peter Wilkinson for giving out our prizes and • Mark, son of Pauline Crook for the memorial to her.
6 www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk And our generous sponsors: Garsons Garden Centre Chessington Garden Centre Squires Garden Centre Wyevale Garden Centre Whiteley Village Admin Waitrose & Marks & Spencers
Hopefully I haven’t forgotten anyone, if I have I apologise. And always remember without YOU the show is NOTHING!!!
Thank you all NB: Provisional date for next year is
Saturday 10th August 2019 See you there! Sue Lowndes Tunn
TREE PLANTED BY KING GEORGE V
You may have noticed that sadly the tree planted by King George V in 1921, has recently been cut down. The reason for this is that our visiting tree consultant inspected the pine tree and confirmed the tree was almost entirely dead. There were only a handful of needles without even a hint of green and all other leaves had flushed and then died. The tree consultant was unable to identify the precise cause of death, but did confirm the bark was completely dead all around the circumference of the tree up to a point at least 0.5m above ground level (much higher in places). Hence there is no chance of the tree recovering next year. Plans are in place to plant a new tree. Stuart Cameron
September 2018 7 TOPICS OF INTEREST
AN UPDATE ON THE WHITELEY FOUNDATION FOR AGEING WELL
Several residents have asked me questions Secondly, I have sat in external meetings where about the work of The Whiteley Foundation people are talking about well-being in older for Ageing Well, and so I thought I’d take this age when they haven’t ever asked an older opportunity to answer the questions I get person what they think. And I’ve sat in asked most often. meetings where it is assumed that everyone has the financial resources to buy equipment What’s in a name? What is “The Foundation”? or invest in technology to improve their Don’t be put off by the name. “The Foundation” well-being. I want you to tell me what your is merely an umbrella term to organise some reality is like, so that I know how to tell people new work we are doing and is a useful way what they really need to consider when for me to talk about this work when I travel making decisions about new laws or funding outside the village. decisions that might affect your well-being.
What work is The Foundation is doing? How is The Foundation funded? The Foundation is focussing on improving All work on The Foundation, including paying well-being. What contributes to your well- for my time (2 days a week), is being funded being? What is detrimental to your well- by an external funder, and it is proposed that being? The term “well-being” is different for this will continue. I am not a member of staff all of us, but I think of it as including being and am working independently. comfortable, healthy and happy. Ultimately, we all want a high level of well-being, and How can I get involved? The Foundation will specifically focus on I encourage all villagers, staff and trustees to well-being in older age and for those of get involved to help shape the present and limited means. future of well-being in the village and beyond. A few ideas: Is The Foundation looking at now or the future? 1. Join the Steering Group, to comment on the projects we are considering and give All projects will consider both now and new ideas about what’s important to you the future. I would like to find out about (details in the magazine every month, next your life now. This will help us all maintain meeting on Monday 17th September, an outstanding village for all who live and 2-3.30pm in the conservatory) work here. It will also help future Whiteley residents and will help older people across the 2. Come to the Coffee and Conversation – country to live better lives. Here are a couple themed discussions held once a month of examples of things that have happened already: 3. Respond positively to any requests for taking part in work we are doing – it’s one Firstly, because of learning about life for way you can help improve the lives of some villagers, and the desire to have some older citizens, both now and in the future tools or skills to cope better when things are difficult, we started running “A Calm Moment” Do continue to ask questions as you see sessions once a month. Feedback from those me around, or drop me an email: alison. that attend has been very positive, and it has [email protected] improved well-being. You’re welcome to come Alison Armstrong to try it out.
8 www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk WHITELEY VILLAGE LADIES’ LUNCH
I was asked to resurrect the popular WV “Ladies Lunch” that Hilary Harding, our ex Matron of the Care Centre, used to do once or twice a year. What a heart-warming and inspirational talk we were treated to on Saturday 4th August, at our Whiteley Village Ladies Lunch. Kathy Barber, the speaker on Organ Donation, was most interesting and very informative! She spoke from the heart and from experience, as her son Danny was murdered close to home, but his organs live on in five very fortunate recipients. Kathy had us riveted to our seats, the talk and and photos were emotional and interesting. She has been in contact with a couple of the recipients and meets occasionally with the gentleman who received Danny’s heart. I decorated the Conservatory with yellow sunflowers and yellow and green bunting, not being aware of the significance the sunflowers had on the whole story! Thank you to Sylvie, Dionne and Sausa for our delicious two course luncheon, to my daughter Jodi for pouring the welcome drinks and my dear friend Marian (an ex WV resident) for all your help setting up! I have been asked to organise another lunch early next year and hopefully we will have better support from the ladies, family and friends! Colleen Howard
A NOTE FROM A VILLAGER I had to do this for one of my typing exams a tolerance, but if we feel we have not, we long time ago and have thought how true as should quickly make an effort to acquire and life can be so cruel. cultivate it. Perhaps the most lovable and desirable quality It is sad to think that it is so easy to believe which a person can have is that of tolerance. false tales about others or what is known as It need not be inborn but it can be acquired scandal. Perhaps there are few people who and developed. It can be described as the ever tell the real truth about others, and when quality which makes us able to see the point we seek to test the truth of a tale we have of view of the other fellow and which makes heard we sometimes find it is not quite true. us always keep in mind the fact that, however This may not be because those who tell the correct we may think our own opinion of a tale mean harm. All they want is to make life thing to be, we still may be wrong. It is the less humdrum and add some colour to it. decency in us that concedes to others the right to have their own views. You must bear in mind that we all have to live and work with other people and we must do It prevents us from meddling with what is no our best not just for our own good, but also for concern of ours, and enables us to let others that of our neighbours. We should at all times seek their own happiness and salvation in be ready to help those who are in need. their own way. It is a good thing if we have Daryl Selbie
September 2018 9 TOPICS OF INTEREST
NEW VILLAGER STORIES On and off, I have lived in the Weybridge area since the 1970’s and despite knowing where Whiteley Village was situated, I never visited it. Last year was my ‘Annus Horribilis’ and almost died. Without the love and support of my friends and Social Services as well as the local BUPA care home that I was in for a few months, I would never have made it to the Village. However I am so glad that I did because since arriving here last November, my life has changed from black and white to technicolour and for the first time in my life, I am fully relaxed, feel very secure and safe. I have recently joined the bowls club and wish to set up a table tennis club. I have also been volunteering and helping some of the less active residents in Huntley House. Having been supported by many people last year when unwell, it’s now my turn to return that help, love and support VILLAGER to others that are in need as I was. My maxim is to keep fit as you age, in order to live a longer life. HOLIDAYS I have had an interesting and varied career from banking, export, shipping, Have you been away running my own retail business and more recently in the motorsport over the summer industry as a photo/journalist and PR Officer for a racing team. period? It would be I established my own charity karting team ‘Hamilton’s Flyers ‘ ten years great if you could ago and supported ex Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert’s races and more send through your recently ex Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill’s event ‘The Damon holiday stories and Hill Karting Challenge’. Damon is patron of ‘The Halow Project ‘ a growing photos to share in the community based charity in Guildford supporting young people aged 16 to 35 with a learning disability such as Autism, Aspergers, Down’s Villager Magazine. Syndrome etc, so that they are able to live independent, meaningful, Please submit to fulfilled lives and become more involved in their local community. email: natalie. brotherton@ The charity is very close to my heart and my team winning this year’s whiteleyvillage.org.uk event on June 20th at Daytona Sandown Park, Esher was very special after last year. My team’s quickest driver is 19 year old Bobby Trundley who is autistic. The two other drivers are Anna Richards and Lucy Owens. Pictured below are the team and myself on top of the podium this June. Paula Hamilton
10 www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
TEA PARTY ON THE GREEN: THE CHALLENGE - NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP SERVICE (NCS) As part of the NCS programme, a group of young people joined us for three days in July and August to undertake some voluntary work with us. The students spent an afternoon interviewing villagers, hearing their stories and asking them about their lives. Their second visit was used to plan a community event for the village which they then fundraised for. This culminated in the lovely Tea Party on the Green which was held on their final visit on 8th August. The young people spent the morning preparing the food, entertainment and setting out furniture and then in the afternoon, they hosted over 60 residents and staff from Whiteley House, Huntley House and the cottages for the Tea Party on the Green. We would like to thank all the leaders and young people for giving up their time to create such a fabulous event. It was great to see so many residents enjoying themselves and spending time with the young people. Thank you to everyone who came to support the event! Laura Cole - Volunteer Coordinator
September 2018 11 RECIPES OF THE MONTH
Marrow & Ginger Jam
From Janet Stanton.
Recipe for Marrow and Ginger Jam. I made this jam for the Flower Show on Saturday 11th. August, several people have asked for the recipe.
1 kg. Marrow (or courgette) flesh 1 kg. Jam Sugar (available most super markets) 2 large or 3 small lemons 60 grams. Fresh root ginger 50/100 grams Crystallized Ginger. This is optional but does improve both the texture and taste of jam. I use about 70 grams.
Peel and scoop the seeds and soft part from the marrow a nd discard. Chop remaining flesh into small cubes about 1 cm. Grate zest from lemons and add to marrow Juice lemons and keep in a jug. Keep any pips separate. Chop lemon skins and tie into a muslin cloth along with the pips. Remove peel then grate (or chop very small) root ginger. Chop crystallized ginger into small pieces. Put cubed marrow flesh, grated lemon zest, muslin parcel and 2 tablespoonfuls of lemon juice into a very large saucepan or preserving pan, put over a low heat and cook until the marrow is transparent, (stirring occasionally) but not mushy, this takes approximately 30 minutes. Then increase heat and boil off any remaining liquid, stirring all the time. Add rest of lemon juice, root ginger and sugar. Heat slowly until sugar is completely melted then increase heat until there is a rolling/bubbling boil, (105 degrees on a thermometer if you have one) boil for 5 minutes (stirring all the time)then test for a set To test put a teaspoonful of the jam onto a cold plate leave in the fridge for a couple of minutes, then if a skin has formed which wrinkles when pushed the jam is ready, if not get it back to a rolling boil for another 2 minutes and test again. When ready remove the muslin parcel and scrape off any jam then stir in crystallized ginger, this does not need to be cooked. Pour jam into clean sterilised jars, cover and label. If you do not have a muslin cloth, this procedure is not essential but adds pectin which helps greatly with the set. I always use one and a set is achieved within 5 minutes boiling.
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WHITELEY VILLAGE PET CLINIC Piri Piri Prawns
Ingredients:- Do you own a pet? 300g Raw prawns 25g piri piri seasoning Would you benefit from a free health check and welfare check 1 tablespoon oil for your pet? 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon paprika Dr. Andy Bradnock MRCVS from Cobham Veterinary Centre will be visiting 160g long grain rice the Village on … 400ml vegetable stocks all handful th coriander leaves Thursday 6 September 2018 finely chopped. 2.00 – 3.00pm in the Activity Centre
Tip the prawns into a large bowl, sprinkle … to hold an afternoon surgery to meet your pet and give you advice and over piri piri seasoning and stir well, cover the guidance on pet care or to answer any questions you may have. cling film and chill for 15 mins. There is no charge for this session. In a large deep pan put in the rice and pour in the stock, bring to the boil cover Come along and whilst you wait enjoy a chat with fellow villagers over tea and simmer for 10/12 and biscuits. mins until the rice is tender. Heat the oil to a frying Our thanks go to Cobham Veterinary Centre for making this happen. pan over high heat and cook prawns for 2 mins each side until cooked. Stir in the chopped coriander and serve with the rice and salad.
Filming in the Village As you would have seen in the bulletin, the BBC are filming in the Village from Tuesday 4th to Friday 7th September. Should you have any queries or concerns please contact Claire Atkins on 01932 825828 or [email protected]
September 2018 13 Please remember if you have any amendments or key dates to add to the SEPTEMBER DIARY diary please submit to Natalie by 15th
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
Clubhouse Cafe SWIMMING TIMETABLE Opening Times Mon: 9.30am - 10.30am Monday to Saturday Tues: 9.30am - 1pm 7.30am - 2pm Wed: 9.30am - 3pm & 7pm - 9pm Sundays 7.30am -2.30pm (Villagers, Staff & Families) Every Tuesday evening themed ‘food night’ Thurs: 9.30am - 11am & 7pm – 9pm (Villagers, Staff & Families) Every Saturday morning - breakfast club Fri: 9.30am - 12pm Sun: 11am - 3pm (Villagers, Staff & Families)
3 9.30am – 12.30pm 4 9.30am – 12.30pm 5 9.30am Art Group (AC) Charity Shop Charity Shop 9.30am - 12pm Library 10am Theatre Goers (CON) 10am Drop In (HH) 9.30am – 12.30pm Charity Shop 11am – 12pm Keep Fit 11am RC Mass with FR Bill (SM) 11am – 12pm Brain Fit with Hobbs (HH) with Hobbs (HH) 2pm Outdoor Bowls (BG) 11.30am – 1.30pm Hobbs 2pm – 4pm Scrabble (AC) 2pm Mah Jong (AC) Hydrotherapy Sessions (Pre-Booked 2pm Putting (PCP) 2pm - 3.30pm Meditation & Only) (SP) 3.30pm – 4.30pm Body Contemplation (CC) 2pm - 5.30pm Camera Club (AC) Balance with Hobbs (H) MONDAY
TUESDAY 2.15pm Fishmonger (S) 2pm – 3pm Easy Strolling with
3pm Community Church (HH) WEDNESDAY Hobbs (HH) 3pm Community Church (HH)
10 9.30am – 12.30pm 11 9.30am – 12.30pm 12 9.30am Art Group (AC) Charity Shop Charity Shop 9.30am – 12pm Library 10.30 – 11.30am RBL Meeting 10am Drop In (HH) 9.30am – 12.30pm Charity Shop 10.30am – 11.30am Elmbridge 11am – 1pm Archery Club (H) 11am – 12pm Brain Fit with Hobbs (HH) Healthy Walks – Meet at 11am RC Mass with FR Bill (SM) 11.30am – 1.30pm Hobbs Cricket Pitch 2pm - 3.30pm Meditation & Hydrotherapy Sessions (Pre-Booked 11am – 12pm Keep Fit Contemplation (CC) Only) (SP) with Hobbs (HH) 2pm Outdoor Bowls (BG) 2pm – 5.30pm Movie Afternoon (H) 2pm – 4pm Scrabble (AC) 2pm Mah Jong (AC) 2pm – 3pm Easy Strolling with MONDAY 2pm Putting (PCP) TUESDAY 2.15pm Fishmonger (S) Hobbs (HH) WEDNESDAY 3.30pm – 4.30pm Body 3pm Community Church (HH) 3pm Community Church (HH) Balance with Hobbs (H) 6.30pm Little Bingo (CON) 17 9.30am – 12.30pm 18 9.30am – 12.30pm 19 9.30am Art Group (AC) Charity Shop Charity Shop 9.30am – 12pm Library 11am – 12pm Keep Fit 10am Drop In (HH) 9.30am – 12.30pm Charity Shop with Hobbs (HH) 10.30am – 12noon Coffee & 10am – 12pm Silver Club Craft (H) 2pm – 4pm Scrabble (AC) Conversation (CON) 11am – 12pm Brain Fit with 2pm – 3.30pm Foundation 11am – 1pm Archery Club (H) Hobbs (HH) Steering Group (CON) 11am RC Mass with FR Bill (SM) 11.30am – 1.30pm Hobbs 2pm Putting (PCP) 2pm Outdoor Bowls (BG) Hydrotherapy Sessions (Pre-Booked 3pm Ladies Afternoon Tea (CC) 2pm Mah Jong (AC) Only) (SP) MONDAY 3.30pm – 4.30pm Body TUESDAY 2.15pm Fishmonger (S) 2pm – 3pm Easy Strolling with Balance with Hobbs (H) 3pm Community Church (HH) WEDNESDAY Hobbs (HH) 3pm Community Church (HH) 24 9.30am – 12.30pm 25 9.30am – 12.30pm 26 9.30am Art Group (AC) Charity Shop Charity Shop 9.30am - 12pm Library 11am – 12pm Keep Fit 10am Drop In (HH) 9.30am – 12.30pm Charity Shop with Hobbs (HH) 11am – 1pm Archery Club (H) 11am – 12pm Brain Fit with 2pm – 4pm Scrabble (AC) 11am RC Mass with FR Bill (SM) Hobbs (HH) 2pm Putting (PCP) 2pm Mah Jong (AC) 11.30am – 1.30pm Hobbs 3.30pm – 4.30pm Body 2.15pm Fishmonger (S) Hydrotherapy Sessions (Pre-Booked Only) (SP) Balance with Hobbs (H) 3pm Community Church (HH) 2pm – 3pm Easy Strolling with MONDAY TUESDAY Hobbs (HH) WEDNESDAY 3pm Community Church (HH) 7.30pm Quiz Night (CON)
14 www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk VENUES AC = Activities Centre CC = Care Centre GC = Golf Course PCP = Putting Club Pavilion B = Boardroom CON = Conservatory H = Hall S = Store BG = Bowling Green C = Club HH = Huntley House SP = Swimming Pool BP = Bowls Pavilion DR = Dining Room IH = Ingram House SM = St Mark’s Church
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 9.30am – 12.30pm 2 10am Workout Zone Charity Shop (AC) 10am Whiteley Annual 10.30am 14th Sunday Dog Show on the of Trinity (SM) Lower Green 10.45am WV 7.30pm Rock n Roll Community Church Club (H) (HH) 7pm Line Dancing (H) SUNDAY SATURDAY
6 9am Men’s Breakfast 7 9.30am – 12.30pm 8 9.30am – 9 10am Workout Zone (CC) Charity Shop 12.30pm (AC) 9.30am – 12pm Library 2pm Putting (PCP) Charity Shop 10.30am 15th Sunday 9.30am – 12.30pm 2.30pm – 3.30pm of Trinity (SM) Charity Shop Hobbies Club (HH) 10.45am WV 2pm – 3pm Pet Clinic Community Church (AC) (HH) 2pm – 4pm History 3.30pm WV Community Church FRIDAY Society (AC) SUNDAY (HH) SATURDAY
THURSDAY 2pm - 4pm Thursday Outing 7pm Line Dancing (H) 6.30pm Whist (AC)
13 9.30am – 12pm Library 14 9.30am – 12.30pm 15 9.30am – 12.30pm 16 10am Workout Zone 9.30am – 12.30pm Charity Shop Charity Shop (AC) Charity Shop 2pm Putting (PCP) 10.30am 16th Sunday of Trinity (SM) 2pm History Society 2.30pm – 3.30pm (AC) Hobbies Club (HH) 10.45am WV 2pm Thursday Outing Community Church 3pm Section H Tea (HH) (CON) 7pm Line Dancing (H) FRIDAY 6pm Whist (CON) SUNDAY SATURDAY THURSDAY Copy Deadline for October Magazine
20 9.30 – 12pm Library 21 9.30am – 12.30pm 22 9.30am – 12.30pm 23 10am Workout Zone 9.30am – 12.30pm Charity Shop Charity Shop (AC) Charity Shop 2pm Putting (PCP) 2pm-4pm WW1 10.30am 17th Sunday 2pm Thursday Outing 2.30pm Hobbies Club Afternoon Tea Party of Trinity (SM) 6pm Whist (CON) (HH) (CON/H) 10.45am WV Community Church (HH) 7pm Line Dancing (H) FRIDAY SUNDAY SATURDAY THURSDAY
27 9.30 - 12pm Library 28 9.30am – 12.30pm 29 9.30am – 12.30pm 30 10am Workout Zone 9.30am – 12.30pm Charity Shop Charity Shop (AC) Charity Shop 10am – 12pm 7pm Fabulosos Big 10.30am WV 2pm Thursday Outing Macmillan Coffee Band Event – (H) Community Church Morning (S) (HH) 6pm Whist (CON) 2pm Elmbridge 11am Founders Day Healthy Walks Service (SM) – Meet at Cricket Pitch 7pm Line Dancing (H)
FRIDAY 2pm Putting (PCP) SUNDAY
2.30pm Palais SATURDAY THURSDAY de Danse (HH)
September 2018 15 Apologies if there is no update from your club or societies this month, it is due to CLUBS & SOCIETIES non-submission prior to deadline.
You can try out one of our bows BROUGHT FORWARD TO 24TH and see how you get on. OCTOBER AT 10.30AM IN THE ALLOTMENT Rick Rouse BOWLS CLUB HOUSE. ASSOCIATION Trevor Waterworth
The Annual Flower/Produce Show has been and gone and ART CLUB despite the difficult weather CAMERA CLUB conditions several members Just to let you know that the Art covered themselves with glory! Group is still up and running and On a very hot August afternoon we are still looking for a new we gathered to put forward John Stevens for his dahlias, member to join us. So come comments, recommendations Pat Hawes for her produce, along if you feel you have a and alterations for the particularly fruit, and myself latent talent! photographic display at Village for vegetables. In addition to Fayre 2018. my great surprise I am the first Rick Rouse recipient of the Pauline Crook Although there was a drop Shield in recognition of her in public votes recorded, the contributions and love of this display was well attended and annual showcase - which she BOWLS CLUB everyone agreed was enjoyed organised so ably for many by many. It was also agreed that years. Thank you Pauline’s The season is rapidly drawing to Chris and his team had done a family: and a big thank you to a close and unfortunately West wonderful job in putting it all Sue Lowndes-Tunn who has Byfleet cancelled the match together and was thanked for taken on Pauline’s mantle so scheduled for 15th August. all their hard work, especially successfully. By the time this magazine is as it was a very warm day. Chris published there remains only had also put up the winning The cooler weather and rain the Finals of the in-house photos in order of popularity for (what’s that??) has really helped competitions to be played on comments and discussion. beans and courgettes and 15th/16th September. However, there were several particularly the fruit to swell, points which needed to be but it has been one of the most So far, this season we have won explained in more detail as difficult growing summers, 6 matches and lost 5. guidelines for future displays. making it a very short season The Bowls Club annual dinner This area of the meeting was left - we feel as though its autumn will be held in the Conservatory unresolved and will be carried already and several of us are on 28th September at which all forward to our next meeting. clearing plots already. the trophies for the competitions This being our AGM, it will Estates have started cutting the will be presented to the winners provide a good opportunity holly hedge - lets hope by the of the various categories. for members to put forward time you read this its finished. If you haven’t made your meal proposals for the future of the Diane Garrard selection, please do so asap. Camera club. Plans are afoot to open in-door We also have the third phase of bowls on 15th October. However, the competition so Cliff will be this still has to be confirmed here to judge our best 4 prints ARCHERY with Sylvie. of ‘Architecture’ – an interesting title which will hopefully 2019 will be the centennial year We have one new member who produce a good variety of of the Club and some serious has also joined the Woking interesting photographs. Archery Club. He has bought thought will have to be given a new bow kit and is raring to as to how we will celebrate the The meeting is on Wednesday go. If you think there is a Robin occasion. 5th September at 2.00pm in Activities Centre. All welcome. Hood inside of you, please come WATCH THIS SPACE!! along on a Tuesday morning to Kate Haywood the Village Hall at about 11am. DATE FOR THE AGM HAS BEEN 16 www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk past couple of years – with no like to receive notices via email ill effect to its condition!!!! Why please let me know, my email don’t you come and have a look. address: CHARITY SHOP Gill Lindley [email protected] The Village Fayre has come and Pauline Simpson gone! I’m sure you will all agree with me when I say – What a day! What a Turn out! I thought GOLF CLUB at one stage the crowds would GYM CLUB never stop coming! We did so July News: 20 July – “Nearest well at the Charity Shop but it the pin” attended by approx. 20 A quiet month in the Gym, with was hard work for the volunteers. members was won by Roy Hone the weather just too hot for a lot A big thank you to all our ladies for the men and Nicky Malenoir of members. Yearly membership who helped. It is always an for the ladies, followed by tea fee of £5.00 is due on the 1st anti-climax when the crowds and biscuits. Not sure about October from all members who have gone home, the stalls are equality here, a bottle of wine joined before 1st April 2018. empty and quiet and a wave of for the ladies and whisky for the Going forward the fees will normality floats through the air. men, but there again more men be due on or before the 1st of Although your feet are hurting than ladies entered –ladies get October each year. Regrettably and your legs are weak and you those golf clubs out! due to the increased cost of key are saying – never again, you The main event for August was cutting the key deposit is now know in your heart you will be WVGC v the Walton and £10.00. Yearly membership fees there next year. Because it is fun Hersham Rotary Club – an stay the same at £5.00 and so worthwhile. interesting fact – this event has Gail Waterworth And it looks like we have seen been running since 1998 i.e. the last of the really hot summer. 2 x decades (20years) - WVGC So we will slowly be moving have won 14, the Rotary Club the summer stock. The Gents 3 and 3 have been drawn - our LINE DANCING and Ladies short trousers will resident wit Terry has told them, go first. So if you have been “they must try harder”. All The hot weather was hard on considering getting yourself a accepted in the spirit offered of us all, but now we are again pair – now you have that suntan course. This year’s event was enjoying the dance. Our teacher – you will need to make up your won by Walton & Hersham had some sad moments as her mind in the next week or so. Rotary Club, followed by a fish father Stan passed away, he They will be followed by the and chip supper and presentation loved to come to our parties. Golfing & Tee Shirts and summer of the cup in the Club House bar We are planning the next party, trousers. So don’t say we haven’t with lots of “bon ami” and” joie but Sundays are special, so try warned you! de vivre”. On reflection what a and come to watch or dance. journey for the WVGC to the Jean Laurent I’m sure you have all noticed the Club we have today. new Shoe Corner. By the time you read this it will be complete. Next event Memorial Pairs Superstar Trevor has excelled -Saturday 8th September @ himself and will be moving on 11:00am – names on the notice MAHJONG to the big ‘Linen Cupboard’ board please. A kind villager has donated very soon. Then I will be looking NB: Members please note a Mahjong set to the club, for a painter!!!! There are many the course will be closed for unfortunately two tiles are conflicting thoughts on what approximately 1 month from missing but we will try to colour we will paint the shop – 9 September for essential replace them if it’s possible. we do welcome ideas. maintenance – watch the Golf If anyone is interested in joining We seem to have quite a few notice boards outside the shop and in the Club House for the us please contact me or any items of furniture which we are member for more information. selling off at ridiculously low re-opening. prices. There is a truly delightful Some members have commented Mary Chapman cream coloured bed head to fit they do not know what is going a double bed that deserves a on and they do not necessarily caring home plus the book shelf go to the shop. I have some that has held the shoes for the email addresses, if you would
September 2018 17 Apologies if there is no update from your club or societies this month, it is due to CLUBS & SOCIETIES non-submission prior to deadline.
playing on the top nine, where very interesting report of the there is absolutely no shade. ceremonies at the memorial in HISTORY However, I must give credit Ypres, attended by over 1000 SOCIETY to our usual loyal band of Standard Bearers. putters who have turned out Margaret reminded members An unusually busy month with regardless of the weather. We about the WW1 Tea Party on the rare sight in the museum have averaged about twelve 22nd September which is open visitor’s book of entries on to fourteen on Mondays and to Villagers. Tickets were sold on consecutive lines from Canada Fridays. What a super bunch of August 28th. and Shanghai! The first being stars you all are! It is members Tickets & masks will be on sale distant relatives of William like yourselves who keep our on the 4th September for the Whiteley (including a great- lovely club going. RBL Ball to be held on 20th great nephew) following a Hopefully we will still get quite October. tour with Linda, and the latter a few games in before the Margaret van Stryp 10 Chinese students after a end of the Season. We never brief tour with the Trust, which know exactly when this date is included the picnic on The as it, once again, depends on Green. Prior to that the final the weather. The greens are THEATRE GOERS group of 39 residents from the in a very bad state; extremely Care Centre and Ingram House dry and full of holes made by Our next meeting will be on were received, as well as a the rabbits, plus all the little Monday 3rd September at reciprocal visit from senior staff presents they leave behind. 10.00am in the Conservatory. at Whiteley’s, Bayswater. We are planning on ending the We will be discussing our next Meanwhile, we were pleased to Season with a return match venue. welcome Alison Armstrong to against the Staff. They are STILL Gina Webb our August meeting and when hoping to beat us Oldies! We she had explained her role as are also hoping to squeeze in Project Director of the Whiteley a Fish and Chip Evening, but Foundation, we found that at so far it has been too hot to WHIST least one of her objectives fits contemplate. closely with our work on oral It is with great sadness that we On Thursday 6th September interviews and it was agreed say goodbye to Rita Shepherd we are requested to play in the there were benefits to be from our Club. Rita and her ACTIVITY CENTRE, because the gained from future husband, Reg, have been very BBC require the conservatory co-operation in this area. long-time members. Rita was for filming. Colin Atkinson always smiling and so helpful, The rest of our September pouring cups of tea with her meetings will take place as sister. She will be so missed by normal in the conservatory, us all. Rest in Peace dear Rita. unless you are otherwise PUTTING REPORT Vivienne Guichard, Secretary advised. Play starts at 6pm for 6.15pm. We have had a very funny New members welcome. There season, weather wise. If it hasn’t are no club fees and you do not been extremely hot, then it has RBL have to attend every week. It’s been threatening to rain! This summer so come and spend a has meant that not many of our The August meeting was Thursday evening with us. members have pitched up to attended by 22 members. The bar is right nextdoor! play. We have even resorted to The top table was somewhat Sonia O’Donnell only playing on the bottom nine depleted due to holidays holes, where there are trees to and family emergencies. stand under, as it has been far Vice Chairman Alan presided too hot to even contemplate over the meeting. He gave a
18 www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk Improve your health and well-being…
Remedial Massage (for severe muscular tension, neck, back, shoulder, legs). Aromatherapy Massage using different pure essential oils to pass through the skin during the massage into the lymphatic and blood circulation to deal with many different internal ailments as well as external muscular problems (as above). The above treatments can either be while lying down on a treatment table or if Painting Our World In Silver preferable, a back massage can be done Silver get-togethers are monthly groups bringing on a specialised massage chair retired people together to take part in engaging crafts and activities at a cost of £2 per person. Reflexology 19th Sept 2018 - 10am until 12 an Eastern method of treatment; a Rock Painting specialized type of foot massage using Make sure to bring your painting skills as we will be defined reflex points to energise all turning our hand to rock painting. The finished rocks internal organs as well as the whole body make lovely paperweights, look very effective and are including face, head, shoulders, neck lovely gifts. giving a total body balance via your 17th Oct 2018 - 10am until 12 feet. You are fully clothed apart from no shoes/socks/stockings). This treatment Decoupage also seems to help with sleeping. Have fun with decoupage, we will be decoupaging boxes and shapes with beautiful papers to make I will be working from the new therapy lovely trinket or decorative boxes. suite at Whiteley Care Home for a few For more information, or if you require subsidised hours each week on a voluntary basis transport to any of the get-togethers, contact: for all villagers and staff. /WorldInSilver [email protected] or call 01932 953262 Jacqueline Newman
Charity No. 1166927
SWIMMING LESSONS The Swimming Teachers Association, (STA) women who would like to learn to swim from have offered to finance and train me to become scratch (no previous experience needed), or a swimming instructor with a tailor-made STA maybe you are frightened of actually getting into Award Course, especially for Whiteley Village. the water or putting your face under water and This is an amazing opportunity to enable to achieve this alone can be life changing, you villagers to learn to swim, or if appropriate for are all most welcome. I would also encourage swimmers to improve their swimming stroke. anyone who can swim but who would like to improve their stroke to come along; likewise, you To make this achievable please take this chance are a very important part of my training. to join us in the Therapy Pool, as without you this teaching course is not possible. For more information including dates and times please contact: Jacqueline Newman To become a good instructor, it is important for me to have a variety of different personal needs Tel: 01932 910761 and requirements to teach. This can include men/
September 2018 19 For further information please see PASTORAL COMMUNITY contact details in Directory on page 2.
ST MARK’S CHURCH WHITELEY VILLAGE All are welcome at our friendly Sunday COMMUNITY CHURCH services which are now followed by Sunday Services in Huntley House refreshments every week. Services start at 10.45am at 10.30 am except on 30 September when our annual Founder’s Day Service 2nd September: John Christopher starts at 11. Even if you’re not a 9th September: Rev. Keith Jowett Churchgoer, do join villagers, Trustees (with Communion) and staff at this celebratory service in honour of our founder William Whiteley, 16th September: Andy Gilmour which includes the presentation of the 23rd September: Rev. David Priddy Trustees Cup, Community Cup and Care Cup for 2018. 30th September: Robert Ansted Weekdays In the intense language of poetry, the Psalms address God with frankness and urgency. They give voice to our inner turmoil. They teach us to talk to God about life’s deepest needs and longings with a childlike vulnerability and spontaneity. Our fears, our hopes, our joys, our anger, our gratitude, our doubts, our worship – all find full expression here. Join us as we explore how the Psalms can bring new depth and vitality to our relationship with God. We meet informally over tea in two venues: Sunday Services at 10.30am Tuesdays 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th at 3.00pm (Sung Holy Communion): in Ingram House dining room 2 September / 14th Sunday after Trinity, Thursdays 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th at 3.00pm Sung Holy Communion in Huntley House lounge Revd. Rod Jones 9 September / 15th Sunday after Trinity, ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Sung Holy Communion Revd. Rod Jones ALL SAINTS, HERSHAM MASS TIMES: 16 September / 16th Sunday after Trinity, Sung Holy Communion 5.30pm Saturday evening Revd. Rod Jones 9.00 Sunday morning
23 September / 17th Sunday after Trinity, 11.00 Tuesday morning in St Marks W.V. Sung Holy Communion with Fr Bill Revd. Canon Truss Communion for the Sick and/or housebound - please contact: 30 September Founder’s Day service (11am) Hugh Montgomerie Chaplain Veronica Robbins
20 www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk Now thank we all our God
My lavender has been glorious this summer, thanks to the heat wave. And if there is a shortage of bees in the land blame me, they are all busy in my lavender! As I sat one evening watching one of them in particular, I couldn’t help thinking how tiny he is compared to the whole of the rest of creation. The God who created all the galaxies, all the planets and stars, the same God who created all the mountains and oceans in this planet realized that His plan for the survival of all that He has created would not survive unless He created this little bee. A CALM MOMENT: And the bee doesn’t even know! He just humbly goes about doing what he has MEDITATION & been created for. This time next year he will be dead and no one will remember him. CONTEMPLATION It is humbling to realize that this same God With the theme of ‘Enjoying Nature’, it seemed who created the mountains and oceans and very appropriate – not to mention cooler – to galaxies looked at me, too, and thought hold the August session on the Huntley House that the world needed one of me. patio. But Nature had other plans and the rain soon drove us back indoors – with the upside I was 80 this August, and I find myself that a couple more people joined our table and thanking God again and again for the gift hopefully enjoyed the session as much as we did. of life, for having created me and for having There’s nothing formal or complicated about the allowed me to live this long. ‘Keep Calm’ sessions – we meet once a month for a discussion and short meditation on the Like the bee, I am no Beethoven or Picasso. month’s theme, and everyone can contribute as No-one will ever remember I was here in much or as little as they like. With a cup of tea or a hundred years time. But, somehow, I too coffee to help relax everyone that little bit more. am part of God’s glorious plan. Let us give So if you’re looking for a way to escape from the thanks daily for the wondrous gift of life. stresses of daily life, even for just an hour and a Veronica Robbins, Roman Catholic half, do join us at the next session which takes place in the Huntley House lounge on Tuesday, Chaplain 11 September, from 2 – 3.30 pm. It will be run by Lynne McNeil on the theme of ‘Community’. The sessions are free and we ask only that you let the Whiteley House Reception know that you’re coming, if possible, for catering purposes (tel. 842360 / [email protected]). The themes for the rest of the year are:
Tuesday 11 September Community Tuesday 9 October Courage Tuesday 6 November Anxiety or Peace Tuesday 11 December No regrets
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AGEING WELL FOUNDATION STEERING GROUP MEETING:
Ageing Well Foundation Steering Group meeting: Monday 17th September, 2-3.30pm in the Conservatory. Do come to help direct the work of The Foundation. Tea/coffee provided.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: HOW DO YOU KEEP GROWING AS A PERSON?
This month our questions are: How do Tea/coffee provided. Please book your place you keep growing as a person? Is growth by calling the General Office on 01932 842360 important? Do come and share your thoughts. or email [email protected] but you can just turn up too. When: Tuesday 18th September 10.30am – 12.00 noon Alison Armstrong Foundation Project Director Where: Conservatory
from one recently to report the incident of a BUS UP-DATE driver who closed the bus doors at Hersham Bus Stop and driving off at high speed left another During the last week or two I had been informed villager behind, who was about to get on. He by one or two Villagers that they had been told was told she was there but refused to stop. The by a driver or drivers that the bus timetable is villager who phoned me to report this incident being changed. I have contacted Surrey County had kept her ticket, so I was able to visit her Council and spoken with the Transport Officer and obtain a report on the incident to report to in charge of the Bus Timetables and received his Surrey County Council. reply via email in which he says …. In the event of a serious incident please phone “As discussed yesterday, I can confirm that me, leave a message if I am out and I will get there are no current plans to change bus back to you. Remember also that it may be in Timetables to either bus routes 555 or 564” support of a driver.
This is good news especially for those who Also another reason we need always to ensure change onto the 564 at Hersham library to go we get a ticket when boarding the bus is because to Walton Hospital. I have also asked him to each time we get one it is recorded on the ticket keep me informed of any future change to the machine and shows how many people are using timetables of either the 555 or 564, in order this service. If we don’t do this the company to ensure that there will still be the same time could reduce the service on the grounds that allowed for Villagers to change from the 555 and there are not enough people using it. So even onto the 564 at Hersham Library. if a driver waves you through, with the best of intentions, insist on being given a ticket. My suggestion that Villagers always retain their tickets has worked well. I received a phone call Linda Roth Tel: 01932 847283
22 www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk MOVIE AFTERNOON - THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY
London, 1946. COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: Juliet (Lily James), a charismatic and free- spirited writer receives a letter from a member HOW DO YOU KEEP GROWING of a mysterious literary club started in Nazi-occupied Guernsey. Her curiosity piqued, AS A PERSON? Juliet feels compelled to visit the island where she starts to get a picture of what it was like during the WW2 Nazi occupation of the Island. There she meets the delightfully eccentric members of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, including Dawsey (Michiel Huisman), the rugged and intriguing farmer who wrote her the letter. As the secrets from their wartime past unfold and learning the struggles they faced during the occupation, Juliet’s growing attachment to the island, the book club and her affection for Dawsey will Wednesday, 12th September 2018 change the course of her life forever. Village Hall at 2.00pm This is another wonderful British movie with many of our favourite actors from the FREE ADMISSION ‘Downtown Abbey‘ TV series. FREE Tea, Coffee and Cake Come and join us to watch this delightful Movie. FREE Goody Bag Regards For transport: please phone the Admin Office Keith & Carol Hartogh
DIGITAL BANKING: Diane Simms is a Community Banker payments) using mobile apps on from Natwest Bank, who has offered phones and tablets and will happily to visit Whiteley Village to give advice answer any general banking questions on digital banking and alternative you may have. Di’s first visit will be at ways to manage your finances (when ‘Feedback Friday’ in the shop on the it’s not easy to get to a bank) as well morning of Friday, 14 September. If as how to protect yourself from fraud anyone would really like to talk to Di and scams. She can show people but can’t get there, please get in touch how to use online banking (checking with Whiteley House Reception Tel: statements or making transfers or 01932 842360.
September 2018 23 LETTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fabulosos Big Band Celebrating 100 Years since the end of WW1
Afternoon Tea Party will be held on On Saturday 29th September Saturday 22nd September 7pm-10.30pm in the Village Hall 2pm 4pm (To take place behind the Conservatory/Hall) Ticket Price £15.00 A one course meal Enjoy music of the era Chicken in cream sauce Cubed fried potatoes & Seasonal Veg The bar will be open Quorn instead of chicken for vegetarian option This event has been sponsored by the Welfare Fund and is open to all Villagers To purchase tickets please see Sylvie in the Social Club
POST OFFICE In the past I have kept post while Villagers have been away on holidays or redirected post. I don’t mind and neither does the post man. However, in the month of July it was pointed out to me that by storing other people’s post whilst they are on holiday or have moved out of the village, I am breaking my terms of employment with the Post Office. I am actually taking away businesses from the Royal Mail which offers redirection of post. Also I am putting myself in a pickle since I don’t know what is in the mail. So please do not put myself or the postman in a position where we have to decline to help anyone. If you are moving out of the Village, please redirect your post using Royal Mail redirection of post. Also Royal Mail does offer a mail box option where your post is stored whilst you are away on holiday. Noorie
24 www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk VILLAGE STORE
Just a reminder, if you have your papers reserved, whether you have given us vouchers in advance or pay on the day, Royal British Legion Masked Ball please remember that the Village Store does close at Saturday October 20th 6.30-7pm 3pm Monday to Friday and 12 noon on Saturday. £20 per head, including 3 course meal Music “Side by Side” Unless you tell us that you are away or ask us to cancel your Dress Code – Ladies Long or Cocktail dress paper, you will be obliged to Men- Suit or Smart Jacket and Trousers pay for your paper the next day. Tickets on sale September 4th in the Village Shop If you have vouchers we will automatically keep your paper 8.30-12 noon. to be picked up the next day. Masks on sale August 9th in the Village Shop In the case of the Saturday 8.30-12 noon. paper, we CANNOT leave it For further information: - Please contact outside for you to pick up because in the past, papers MARGARET VAN STRYP TEL: 844950 have gone missing. Therefore, Proceeds to Poppy Appeal if you feel you are not going to make it in time to come and get your paper, please phone the
Village Store and let us know. Otherwise, we will keep your paper over the weekend. As you know we are always willing to help but we are not mind readers; therefore, cannot tell why you have not come to pick up, or what to do with your papers.
ELMBRIDGE HEALTHY WALKS
Monday 10th September 10.30am - 11.30am Meet at Cricket Pitch, Coombe Lane Friday 28th September 10.30am - 11.30am Meet at Cricket Pitch, Coombe Lane
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SHOPPING TRIPS St Mark’s Church Model Wed 5th September - Kingston Pick up at 12:45 H/H 13:00 store Depart Kingston at 16:00 Wed 12th September - Brooklands 1st trip pick up at 12:45 H/H 13:00 store Depart Tesco’s at 15:00 2nd trip pick up at 13:45 H/H 14:00 store Depart Tesco’s at 16:00 Wed 19th September - ALDI David Funnell of Circle Road has very Pick up at 12:45 H/H 13:00 store generously donated two models which Depart ALDI 15:30 he has made, one of St Marks Church Wed 26th September - No Shopping and one of the Sanctuary. These now take pride of place in those buildings. Book with Whiteley House Reception. The models took David 18 months to build and were made out of various woods and painted in watercolour paint. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Mary Chapman
Thank you very much to Sue and her team RIP for an excellent Flower Show. It was really well presented and shows so much hard Roy Cawley of the Care Centre work. Considering the strange weather passed away on 28th July 2018 patterns this year, congratulations to all the entrants in the fresh produce sections. Collette Bader of the Care Centre Well Done. passed away on 30th July 2018. With kind regards Margaret Van Stryp
A big thank you to Lois & the Facilities Team for the prompt response on several occasions, with the issues I raised regarding the Activity Centre. Bernadette Ayer
26 www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk TRUST NEWS
A FAREWELL TO MARTIN GARBETT
Villagers and Staff gathered in the conservatory to say a fond farewell to Martin Garbett on Friday 27th July.
A CHAT WITH THE CHAIR Villagers are invited Peter is looking forward to seeing you there! to come and chat with our chairman Peter Wilkinson. Monday, 17th September He has some information he 10:00am - 11:00am Whiteley House wants to share with you and is also keen to dining room hear how you’re feeling about life in the Village, and what our 11:15am - 12:15pm Huntley House priorities should be in the coming years. dining room
Various sessions have been organised 12:30pm - 1:30pm Boardroom, around the village on Monday 17th and Admin. Building Wednesday 19th September – see below for details. Peter wants to keep things informal Wednesday, 19th September and to encourage people to ask questions, so we’re aiming for small groups and spaces 10:00am - 11:00am Clubhouse bar are limited to eight residents for each session. 11:15am - 12:15pm Huntley House Refreshments will be served so please let dining room Jacci Penton know in advance if you’re planning to come along by calling 12:30pm - 1:30pm Boardroom, 01932 825 820 or emailing her at: Admin. Building [email protected].
September 2018 27 TRUST NEWS
CARE HUB UPDATE: 3 Construction work on the Care Hub is progressing well and below is a selection of the latest photos. Thank you everyone who made it along to the Care Hub Information Events and as promised, we’ve featured some of your questions here and the answers given. If you have any further queries please contact any member of the Residents’ Liaison Committee or Andrea da Gama, PR & Communications Executive. Latest Photos 1: In early August, the block wall of the lower ground (LG) floor was being covered with insulation sheets, which sit underneath the brickwork. Offices will be located in this part of the building, which will face towards the north gate. 2: A week on, here’s the section of the LG floor facing Huntley House, which shows the insulation now being clad in brickwork. The Care Hub will have both brick and tiled walls to reflect the Arts and Crafts style of the Village.
3: This shows the ground floor level being built, (above the bricked section in the previous image). Care suites will be located along here and the outlines of their bay windows are now visible.
4: In this ground floor section, the damp proof membrane (red) and the insulation layer (silver/blue) have been laid. More care suites will be located along here which will face Ingram House.
Questions & Answers be provided at the same Gold Standard as we currently do. Q: The Whiteley House apartments which will be rented out on the open market - will these just be Q: Will Trust staff provide care in the Hub; will aimed at retired people? they be separate from other care staff? A: Yes. Any current or future accommodation A: Trust staff will be providing the care services in the Village will only be available to those of in the Hub and will not be separate. All our staff (state) pensionable age and older. will be trained to ensure they can care for anyone, anywhere in the village. Q: Will the Care Hub only be for those needing high dependency nursing care; will end of life Q: Will there be accessible basins for hair care be as good as that in a hospice? washing in the Care Hub? A: The Care Hub suites are aimed at those A: Yes, in response to residents’ feedback, needing the highest level of care, who can’t be front-wash basins will be installed in the ground supported at home any longer. This will in floor assisted bathrooms along with fitted cord most cases include end of life care which will hairdryers (as you would get in a hotel bathroom) for the Care Hub residents to use.
28 www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk SPOTLIGHT: THE PROPERTY AND ESTATES TEAM
As there have been quite a few department A typical day for one of our gardeners like and staff changes over the last few months, Tom Parker, might include anything from we thought it would be helpful to tell donning his chainsaw mask to unleash his Villagers a bit more about some of our fury on an unsuspecting tree, to driving his teams, who’s who and what people’s roles tractor carefully through the woods. Tom are. So look out for more articles like this said: “I love gardening, it’s a job which I can in future issues of the magazine about our really lose myself in.” different teams, which we hope you’ll find interesting. Lois is the main link between Villagers and the team; logging requests for repairs or This month the spotlight falls on the incidents. She also runs a drop-in session Property (formerly Facilities) and Estates at the Centre Point which provides a face- team, led by our new Head of Property and to-face service for residents: “Meeting the Estates, Mark Cannon. Mark - as many of Villagers really makes my role here very you will have read in the Bulletin, started in enjoyable and rewarding”, she said. early August and reporting to him are the Property Team, Preetee Taank, our Health Lois is there on Monday, Wednesday and and Safety Advisor, Stuart Cameron who Friday from 10am – 11am every week and leads the Estates Team and Lois Sauvarin, it’s an excellent opportunity for people to the Administrator for the Property and raise any issues relating to maintenance and Estates team, who takes your calls. repairs to their property.
Properties and Estates team names (left to right): Michael Whitfield – Estates Volunteer; David Wright – Property; Ashley Fletcher – Estates; Dobbie Robbins – Property; Lois Sauvarin – Administrator; Mark Cannon – Head of Property and Estates (centre); Stuart Cameron – Head Gardener; Emma Foster – Estates; Jonathan McDiarmid – Estates; Tom Parker – Estates; Neil Cocking – Property; Paul Johnson – Property
Mark’s already enjoying getting to grips with the new role initially focusing on team cohesion and prioritising essential works. He said: “Although I’ve only been at the Village for a short period I have been made very welcome by both the staff and villagers and I am very much looking forward to getting to know everyone.”
September 2018 29 LETTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOW MANY CAN YOU SOLUTIONS TO LAST FIND COMPETITION MONTH’S PUZZLE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 10 11 12 13 We will be continuing this throughout HSAH CS A N S B C ASN 2018 and each month we will be 14 15 16 printing a picture in the magazine that I ES E VP U R AEE O BEO 17 18 19 relates to that month. EG N E AR T IOIODN LR 20 21 22 23 You can use the grid below to keep H A SO U E DS CA ROSUE 11 24 25 26 note each month of the picture you S U W EE U N SD T A RTER spotted and how many. 27 28 29 30 13 13 A BLE S IT A E NM IICC Submit in December 2018 and all 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 R EEAIDLEGL R AOTR those with the correct answers will be 30 40 41 42 entered into a Christmas Prize Draw. M A S S L EP TLARBDOY 43 44 45 46 September: U SS H F FI ARELEE AO 18 19 47 48 49 50 S U A N S PRTTRAE O ES 51 52 53 54 21 55 S TALR ETTLH EMRB Name: 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 C RA E E R E A S I A AI R 63 64 65 66 Address: A R E A E I M PA T I E N C E 67 68 69 B O N D R S I E V E A CA DE 70 71 72 S T A Y E H A R ME H T E D S
Tel: New Guest House Booking Procedure
Since the relocation of the main reception from The Admin Building to Whiteley House, all Guest House Bookings should now go through Sylvie and the team at the Clubhouse either in person during opening hours or by phone on 01932 264544. If there is no reply on this number, please leave a message at the Club Kitchen on 01932 825848 Please note that all payments for room bookings should now be made at the clubhouse, as should the Unfortunately, the Allotment Society collecting and returning of room keys. report was missed from the August edition. Apologies to Diane Garrard, On the day of check out, the room should be Allotment Society Club Secretary. vacated by 10am and the key returned to the Clubhouse. Rooms will not be available for check Apologies to Roy Hone for the quality in until after 2.00pm on the day, to allow time for of some of his 90th Birthday pictures. the Housekeeping staff to ensure that all rooms and public areas are properly serviced. Thank you Phil Baker
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