June 2016 out of Hours Cottage Emergencies

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VILLAGERS CELEBRATING ST GEORGE’S DAY AND LOOKING FORWARD TO HM THE QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY FESTIVITIES

JUNE 2016 OUT OF HOURS COTTAGE EMERGENCIES ...... 0333 321 6349 DIRECTORY OUT OF HOURS MEDICAL CONCERNS...... 111

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST Chandra McGowan Canon Brendan MacCarthy...... 221007 WELCOME CEO’S PERSONAL ASSISTANT EUCHARISTIC MINISTER Jacci Penton ...... 825820 Veronica Robbins...... 849447 GENERAL ADMIN OFFICE, UNITED FREE CHURCH PASTOR Serena Barnes, Jane Cairns ...... 842360 Keith Jowett ...... 226007 [email protected] Open for all enquiries VILLAGE LAUNDERETTE Open 24 hours. Tokens to be bought from In my last two pieces I have been talking They work together to ensure that everyone can VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Village Store during opening hours about connections – or more accurately, gain support and comfort for their own particular Sue Lewin (Tues - Thurs) ...... 825847 [email protected] VILLAGE STORE ...... 858550 the lack of them. Back in April I was spiritual needs, but they also ensure that the Mon to Fri ...... 8.30am – 3.00pm DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Sat ...... 8.30am – 12.00pm alluding to the fact that within our village labels associated with some religious practice Martin Garbett ...... 825821 there are people who are lonely and not are not divisions that prevent connection. [email protected] POST OFFICE Noorie Meghjee ...... 821467 connected. Last month I was highlighting MATRON/MANAGER OF CARE CENTRE Mon to Fri...... 9.00am – 3.00pm how some people never get the chance for In the spirit of friendship the churches reach Ethna Mertens (Interim)...... 857821 out to many people both within Whiteley and [email protected] HAIRDRESSER ...... 07880603946 a holiday and all the new opportunities for Tues ...... 8.30am – 5.00pm friendship and fun that it can bring. further afield. We should cherish this network WHITELEY & INGRAM HOUSES ...... 857821. Wed ...... 8.45am – 5.00pm of connections and not be afraid to embrace the Visitors welcome at anytime Thurs ...... 9.30am – 6.30pm Fri ...... 8.45am – 5.00pm This month I want to highlight the things on differences. Life is richer for these and sometime NURSING HOME DUTY ROOM ...... 847954 Sat ...... 8.30am – 1.00pm our doorstep that already connect people, and our friends and neighbours just need a someone HUNTLEY HOUSE RECEPTION ...... 825844 CHARITY SHOP which could do even more. Specifically, I want to reach out to them to make that difference. Monday to Friday ...... 9.30am – 12.30pm SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER to mention our faith communities within the Agnes Field 86a Octagon Road...... 825846 LIBRARY, STORES BUILDING village. I have recently had the pleasure to meet Whiteley welcomes one and all. Wed...... 9.30am – 12.00pm & 2.00 – 4.00 pm SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR with some of the leaders of these groups and Tracey Campbell ...... 825844 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION VOLUNTEER CASEWORKER DAWN EYERS with their colleagues from the local area too. Chandra McGowan, CEO HOUSING AND BENEFITS OFFICER First Mon...... 10.00 - 11.00 am, Huntley House Janet Mills (Mon-Thurs)...... 825845 11.00am - 12.00pm...... Centre Point HEAD OF FACILITIES & ESTATES GUEST HOUSE (44B OCTAGON ROAD) Steve Hearn (Interim) ...... 825825 Available for visitors to the Village Rates and ESTATES DEPT terms available from Admin EDITOR’S NOTE: The Directory Page - is format of the crossword puzzle Stuart Cameron ...... 825871 VILLAGE CLUB BAR* (264544) The Diary Page - this has now now inside the front cover and are seeking alternatives, FACILITIES ADMINISTRATOR Monday to Friday ...... 9.30am-4.00pm moved to the centre of the for ease of reference. in the meantime we hope Lois Sauvarin ...... 825825 ...... and 7.00pm-10.30pm magazine as this format allows us The Crossword - Unfortunately the ‘Quick Crossword’ will be Phone for all cottage maintenance requests Saturday ...... 1.00pm-2.30pm to increase the size of the text. we cannot use the previous an enjoyable alternative. from 9.30—11.00am Monday to Friday ...... and 7.00pm-11.00pm Sunday ...... 12.00pm-2.00pm ACCOUNTS DEPT...... 825824 CONTENTS CARE HOSPITAL TRANSPORT THE CLUBHOUSE CAFÉ (825848) Sonja O’Donnell...... 845103 Monday—Friday Breakfast ...... 9.30am-11.00am Lunch ...... 12.00pm-2.00pm DIRECTORY...... 2 VOLUNTEERING...... 22 CHAPLAIN Sunday ...... 12.00pm-2.00pm Rev Julie Haworth...... 823670 WELCOME...... 3 CLUBS & SOCIETIES...... 24 [email protected] COMMUNITY NEWS...... 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS...... 28 THE COFFEE SHOP (825848) JUNE DIARY...... 16 LETTERS...... 31 Monday to Friday ...... 9.30am—4.00pm PASTORAL ...... 21 QUICK CROSSWORD...... 32

June 2016 3 COMMUNITY NEWS

WELCOME TO OUR NEW WHITELY FUTURES TRUSTEE - STUART SHILSON Care and support – including others. How will the changes support family, friends and volunteers to be involved at Whiteley?

Research tells us that the most important thing • Access to spaces for whole families to get Whiteley Village is delighted that Stuart Shilson in people’s lives are the relationships they together, including, “grandchildren friendly” has joined the Board as a new Trustee. have. Our strategy aims to support, in as many places that mean no one is worried about the practical ways as possible, the connections with children whilst they are busy helping their Stuart has had a wide ranging career as a barrister, On his appointment, Stuart said: “Like my father, I family, friends and volunteers, to enrich the grandmother, aunt or uncle. civil servant and business consultant, including was born in Surrey and have spent most of my life experiences of older people who live at Whiteley. a spell as one of the Queen’s Private Secretaries here. I am truly delighted to have a chance to be • Buildings to provide private space for families at Buckingham Palace. His great grandfather involved at Whiteley Village; it is an extraordinary So we will be asking for your advice and for entertainment . was an architect in practice with Sir Aston Webb place and I shall do all I can to contribute.” about how we can improve who designed part of the original village. • Assistance to use technology to stay in touch. • Communication between families who want to be actively involved with a relative but have found it • Lines of communication between staff and difficult to date. relatives to give a point of contact if they are worried and the assurance they will get someone CONGRATULATIONS TO DEBORAH • Access to guest accommodation and facilities who can help them immediately. We congratulate Deborah Shaile, Care Assistant Deborah is looking forward to using the skills in Whiteley House, Redwood Wing for her hard and knowledge in her role and told us that she • Opportunities for groups of relatives to work to become the first person within the Trust particularly enjoys putting the practical aspects support each other, if they would like to. to gain the new Care Certificate Portfolio award. of her learning into practice at Whiteley Village.

The Care Certificate links to National VILLAGER FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE FUTURE Occupational Standards and Qualifications, Here are some ways we think we might help developed jointly by “Skills for Care, Health Education England” and “Skills for Health”. We send messages to We can tell We can stay in Aunt Aunt Ethel knowing straightaway if Aunt Ethel’s house or a that she will see them Ethel has a problem really comfortable and needs help room in the Whiteley The Certificate provides everyone the opportunity Care Hub to learn the appropriate skills, knowledge We have direct and behaviours to provide compassionate, contact with We can have a video safe and high quality care and support. It Aunt Ethel’s Care conversation with Coordinator Aunt Ethel in her. is designed for both new and existing staff own home to refresh or improve their knowledge. We can see Aunt Ethek’s care plan plus If I want a prolonged Deborah’s training was supported by supervisor the notes taken by stay with Aunt Ethel nursing and care staff I can find out how Sue Watts, who also assists several other L to R: Sue Watts, Deborah Shaile and CEO Chandra McGowan I can help Ethel’s Care Staff currently working towards the neighbours host an activity Certificate. CEO Chandra McGowan, praised If I want a prolonged stay with Aunt Ethel Deborah’s determination and efforts to there’s a place where We can commission I can be trained to I can find out who successfully combine study with the demands I can work, where I can keep fit, and care services from perform specific care else is in the village of employment and a busy family life. where the kids can WT or from. and support tasks for so I can engage with have fun someone else Aunt Ethel them if I meet them

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GOLD STANDARDS FRAMEWORK FUNDRAISING AWARD FOR END OF LIFE CARE BNI CHEQUE PRESENTATION

We reported in the April Villager Magazine the exciting news that the We were delighted to meet Care Centre had been selected to receive the Quality Hallmark Award,. with Karen and Neville from of the National Gold Standards Framework for the best possible. the Elmbridge local business “End of Life Care”. networking group, BNI Elmbridge, to receive a (very Our Day Sister, Grace Sinclair-Peek and Interim Matron, Ehtna Mertens large!) cheque from them in were honoured to receive the award on behalf of Whiteley Village respect of the money raised . from a representative of the Gold Standard Framework at their at their Fundraising Quiz ceremony in Birmingham. night in March.

The Group’s fundraising event was attended by 75 people, participating . L to R: Grace Sinclair-Peek (Day Sister), Ethna Mertens (Interim Matron) receive the Quality Hallmark Award in teams of six. The guests enjoyed the quiz, with refreshments and a raffle.

SOCIAL CLUB NEWS We were presented with a cheque What’s happening in the Social Club this month for £1,300 and are extremely grateful to BNI Elmbridge for supporting Wednesday 8th June – Whiteley Village as their chosen Little Bingo, 6.30pm in the charity. Conservatory Photo (L to R): – Marketing and Saturday 11th June - Queen’s 90th Communications Assistant, Michelle Birthday Street Party Goodhall, BNI Event organiser Karen Holley, BNI Elmbridge President Monday 20th June – Concert at Neville Godwin and Whiteley Village, 2pm with the 6 piece harmony CEO Chandra McGowan. group, “Friends in Harmony”, Village Hall.

Saturday 25th June - Big Bingo, Doors Open 7pm, Bingo starts at 8pm – Conservatory

Wednesday 29th June – Quiz Photo credit: Graham Larter, Surrey Advertiser Night, 7.30pm in the Conservatory

Friday 1st July – Outdoor Barbecue with live band , 7pm - outside the Conservatory

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OUR NEXT FUNDRAISING EVENT ESTATE DEPARTMENT NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Summer has finally arrived (fingers crossed) and WHITELEY VILLAGE RACES the Village is looking green. We will be cutting the TH grass as often as possible but leaving it to grow SUNDAY 5 JUNE 2016 a little to hopefully keep it green and not a dead yellow colour like last year. The work on the high risk trees around the estate is still on-going and the piles of wood will be collected within the next month, so please be aware when walking at night across the greens.

The summer bedding plants will be arriving this month, anyone who enjoys planting is more than welcome to lend a hand!

Stuart Cameron

Cameron Stuart credit: Photo

ESTATE BENCHES

We have now installed our new benches around Please tell your friends and family. If they would like to enter they will the Village which allow us all to enjoy the early save on entry fees if they are pre-registered in advance via booking summer sunshine.

online at http://www.triadventure.co.uk/whiteley/. Ashley Fletcher who works in the estate’s Please also contact us if you would like a sponsorship form for the department has also made a beautiful, unique bench for the Village of his own accord. It was sponsored walk/mobility scoot. made from parts of one of the fallen trees. Villagers have remarked how comfortable it is and how it is in the perfect location by the lake, very convenient SPECIAL NOTICE – RACE DAY GATE CLOSURE: The West Gate at for watching the ducks. Whiteley Village will be temporarily closed from Saturday 4th June, 6pm to Sunday 5th June, 1pm to help with traffic control on Race Day. Photo: Whiteley village resident, Don Kimble and his dog Cindy inspect and approve the new bench. Photo credit: Sonia O’Donell

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LEND A HAND - VILLAGE MOWER JEAN GRAHAM’S 90TH BIRTHDAY . The Villagers have a very nice mower and strimmer, Jean celebrated her 90th Birthday in April with which were bought some time ago by the Welfare 20 of her close friends and family enjoying a Fund, and the WVA has agreed that I put forward meal in the conservatory at Whiteley Village. a suggestion as to how they could be put into The cake was made by Whiteley Villager, Eric Levett. Villager Paula Ware iced the operation. This is my proposal. cake with beautiful Flame Lillies, as they are Jean’s favourite flower. The cake also featured 1. The equipment must only be used by a selected intricate icing design around the base featuring team of operators; otherwise it will not last long. dates for every year of Jean’s life.

2. Villagers will need to pay for the service at a very nominal and acceptable rate, and the proceeds to go back to the Welfare Fund.

3. The equipment will be maintained by the Trust

4. It will be located within the central area of the A NEW BUS DRIVER houses FOR THE VILLAGE 5. Villagers needing mowing will make requests We are very pleased to welcome Peter Taylor to through a venue to be agreed. Whiteley Village as our new Village Bus Driver. 6. Prices will be on area basis (sq. metres). The Peter lives locally and had previously worked as a frequency of mowing will be at the request of the bus driver at Age UK for over 10 years. He is looking villager (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly). At 5p per forward to meeting everyone, developing our bus metre that would be £1 per mow. Sounds fair to service and taking Villagers to places they want to go. me, but WVRC need to agree a figure

7. To avoid cash having to change hands invoices will be prepared on a monthly or 2-monthly basis and payable to a venue to be decided. NEW STAFF IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE I am now putting it all Villagers and section reps to promote the service and let us see if enough people Michelle Goodhall come forward to offer themselves as “mowers”. I would suggest, perhaps, a minimum of 6 operators Marketing Communications Assistant (Part-time usually Mon, would work (ladies very welcome). Tues and Thursdays). Lastly, I would, particularly, like to hear from villagers Michelle has a background in Charity Marketing and Fundraising, who would be interested in using the service. Please having previously worked at Charities supporting people with let your wishes known through your section rep or learning disabilities and mental ill-health in the Leatherhead area. direct to me Michelle is looking forward to getting to know Villagers and all Jean with her son David, vistiing from Canada, and that goes on in the Village. She will be kept particularly busy Bob Dunckley daughter Deborah, visiting from Zimbabwe. Photo: during the middle of each month compiling all the articles for Paula Ware inclusion in this magazine!

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WHITELEY VILLAGE ST GEORGE’S NIGHT APRIL 23RD 2016 REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE Villagers, friends and guests enjoyed a great night; the food Update: Due to illness and cottage moves we are in need of new rep’s for B, E and J sections,. was fantastic, thank you to if you would like to put your name forward please contact Chris Goldsmith, secretary, 01932 859447 or . Dionne and her team. We danced [email protected], thank you. the night away to Keith and his variety of appropriate English The answers to the questions raised at the WVRC AGM in March will be available on the May minutes, . tunes and lots of fun dances. which can be obtain from Chris on email only, please contact Chris on [email protected]. Bill surprised Dionne with a Chris Goldsmith, WVRC Secretary birthday cake and bubbly to celebrate her birthday.

Thank you to everyone who made the evening such a success, especially Bill and George.

Chris Goldsmith

Gold - For Seniors “I would like to thank everyone at the St George’s Day event for FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART! A SLOWER PACED ZUMBA CLASS, INCLUDING my beautiful flowers and cake.” MERINGUE, SALSA AND OTHER LATIN AMERICAN DANCES Dionne - Caterplus It’s great fun, keeps you fit and active, helps with strength and flexibility and is a great cardiovascular workout. All levels and ages are welcome

Every Thursday.. In the Village Hall.. From 2pm – 2.45pm.. With Veronica.

Pay on the day - £3.50

Please wear suitable exercise clothing and trainers

Please phone Veronica 07545 881351 if you require further information

[email protected]

veronicapinches.zumba.com

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Planning for the Annual Village Fayre is underway; and of course clearing up. This is an important the committee has held its first meetings. We fundraising day for the Villagers Welfare Fund, UPCOMING EVENTS welcome a beautiful Suffolk Punch, Maysie and so please support in whatever way you can. a Percheron, “B”. A record number 15, Village WHITELEY VILLAGE RACES. stalls booked, 12 Outside stalls booked so far If you would like more information please Sunday 5th June 2016, 8.30am to 12pm. See page 8 for more information. Sponsorship promised so far £1500/£900 contact Bill McMinn 827385, Jenny Millar banked from FW Chitty & Co and Lodge Bros. 856932 or Chris Goldsmith 859447, [email protected]. Thank you. Lots of help will be needed before, during and WHITELEY VILLAGE PARTY CELEBRATING after the Fayre with the setting up, on the day HER MAJESTY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY. Saturday 11th June 2016. 12.00pm to 3pm. Social club, BBQ area behind conservatory.

JAZZ PICNIC ON THE GREEN. Saturday 18th June 2016, 6.30pm to 10pm approximately.

FLOWER FESTIVAL AND CONCERT SUNDAY JULY 17TH 2016, 3PM AT ST MARK’S CHURCH

It now falls to us as a Village to create a flower Our second meeting will be held on Friday 17th festival worthy of this very generous donation June at 10.30 in the back of the church. Do by FW Chitty & Co. We have already made come along if you would like to be part of this a good start from those who attended our ‘Celebration’ in flowers.’ Kate Haywood 847741. first meeting, bringing lots of new ideas and enthusiasm but we still need more people to fill every corner of the church with flowers. 14 www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk June 2016 15 JUNE DIARY

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CAFE OPENING SWIMMING TIMES VENUES 1 2 3 4 Breakfast Mon-Fri: . Mon: 9.00 – 10.30am, B = Boardroom . CC = Care Centre . 9.30am Art Group (AC) 9am Men’s Breakfast (CC) 2pm Putting 9.30-11am Tues: 9.00am – 1.00pm CON = Conservatory . IH = Ingram House . 9.30am Library open (S) 9.30am Keep Fit (H) Club (PCP) Lunch Mon-Fri: Wed: 9.00am – 12.00pm. C = Club . BG = Bowling Green . 10am Holy Communion (StM) 10am Holy Communion (StM) 12pm-2pm & 7.30 – 9.30pm. DR = Dining Room . BP = Bowling Pavillion . 10.30am Gentle Exercise(HH) 10am Mah-Jong (AC) Sunday Carvery Thurs: 9.00 – 11.00am. H = Hall SP = Swimming Pool 2pm Library open (S) 1.45pm Thursday Outing 12-2pm & 7.30 – 9.30pm HH = Huntley House Sanc = Sanctuary 2pm Zumba Gold (H) COFFEE SHOP Fri: 9.00am – 4.00pm S = Store PCP = Putting Club. 6.15pm Whist (CON) Sat: 9.00 – 9.30am AC = Activities Centre Pavillion 7pm Music/Movement (H) Mon-Fri 9.30-4pm Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm GC = Golf Course L = Library 7pm Workout Zone (AC)

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 WV Races 8.30am - 12pm (CON 10am Theatre Goers Meeting 9am Ladies’ Breakfast (CC) 9.30am Art Group (AC) 9.30am Keep Fit (H) 2pm Putting 12 – 3pm + H) (CON) 10am Drop In (AC) 9.30am Library open (S) 10am Holy Communion (StM) Club (PCP) The Queen’s 10am Workout Zone (AC) 1pm Craft Club (CON) 2 – 5pm Mah Jong (AC) 10.30am Gentle Exercise(HH) 10am Mah-Jong (AC) 90th Birthday 10.30am St Mark’s 1.45pm Card / Board Games 2.15pm Fishmonger at Village 2pm Library open (S) 1.45pm Thursday Outing Street Party 10.45am WV Community Church (AC) Shop 2pm Camera Club (AC) 2pm Zumba Gold (H) (C) (HH) 2pm Putting Club (PCP) 2.15pm Water Fitness 6.30pm Little Bingo 6.15pm Whist (CON) 11am Roman Catholic Mass, All 2.30pm Bowling 7pm Music/Movement (H) Saints, Hersham 6.30pm Pilates (H) 7pm Workout Zone (AC) 7pm Line Dancing (H) 6.30pm Tap (CON)

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10am Workout Zone (AC) 10am Royal British 10am Drop In (AC) 9am WDFAS (H) 9.30am Keep Fit (H) 10.30 Flower 6.30 - 10.30am St Mark’s Legion (CON) 2 – 5pm Mah-Jong (AC) 9.30am Art Group (AC) 1.45pm Thursday Outing Festival 10.30pm 10.45am WV Community Church 1pm Craft Club (CON) 2.15pm Water Fitness 9.30am Library open (S) 2pm Zumba Gold (H) meeting, St Jazz On The (HH) 1.45pm Card / Board Games 2.30pm Bowling 10am Holy Communion (StM) 3pm Section Tea (c) (CON) Mark’s Green B = Boardroom . 11am Roman Catholic Mass, All (AC) 6.30pm Pilates (H) 10.30am Gentle Exercise(HH) 6.15pm Whist (CON) 2pm Putting CON = Conservatory . Saints, Hersham 2pm Putting Club (PCP) 6.30pm Tap (CON) 11.30am Holy Communion (CC) 7pm Music/Movement (H) Club (PCP) C = Club . 7pm Line Dancing (H) 2pm Library open (S) 7pm Workout Zone (AC) DR = Dining Room . 3pm Fayre Tea (HH) H = Hall 6pm Little Bingo (CON) HH = Huntley House S = Store 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 AC = Activities Centre GC = Golf Course 10am Workout Zone (AC) 1.45pm Craft (CON) 10am RBL Trip – Kew Gardens 9.30am Art Group (AC) 9.30am Keep Fit (H) 2pm Putting From 7pm 10.30am St Mark’s 1.45pm Card / Board Games (sign up in advance). 9.30am Library open (S) 10am Mah-Jong (AC) Club (PCP) Big Bingo, 10.45am WV Community Church (AC) 10am Drop In (AC) 10.30am Gentle Exercise(HH) 2pm Zumba Gold (H) doors open (HH) 2pm Putting Club (PCP) 2pm Mah-Jong (AC) 2pm Library open (S) 6.15pm Whist (CON) 7pm, Bingo at 11am Roman Catholic Mass, All 2pm “Friends in Harmony” 2.15pm Water Fitness 7pm Music/Movement (H) 8pm (CON) Saints, Hersham Concert. (Ticketed event) (CON) 2.15pm Fishmonger at Village 7pm Workout Zone (AC) 7pm Line Dancing (H) Shop 2.30pm Bowling 7-8pm Tap (CON)

26 27 28 29 30 1 JULY COPY DEADLINE 10am Workout Zone (AC) 1.45pm Craft (CON) 10am Drop In (AC) 9.30am Art Group (AC) 9.30am Keep Fit (Advance FOR JULY 10.30m St Mark’s 1.45pm Card / Board Games 2pm Mah-Jong (AC) 9.30am Library open (S) 2pm Zumba Gold (H) Notice) ISSUE OF 10.45am WV Community Church (AC) 2.15pm Water Fitness 10.30am Gentle Exercise(HH) 6.15pm Whist (CON) 7pm Outdoor WHITELEY (HH) 2pm Putting Club (PCP) 2.15pm Fishmonger at Village 2pm Library open (S) 7pm Music/Movement (H) Barbecue with VILLAGER 11am Roman Catholic Mass, All Shop 7.30pm Quiz Night (CON) 7pm Workout Zone (AC) Live Band Saints, Hersham 2.30pm Bowling (CON) JUNE 15th, 2-4pm Museum Open 6.30pm Tap (CON) 2pm Putting 9AM PLEASE. 7pm Line Dancing (H) Club (PCP)

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PARKING IN THE VILLAGE ON VILLAGE FAYRE DAY SATURDAY 16TH JULY 2016

1. ONLY vehicles with a current Village registration disc, blue badge or a special “Village Fayre Whiteley Village Fayre and Permit” will be able to park in the Village on Village Fayre, Saturday 16th July.

Flower Festival 2. Cars with external blue badges, with the disabled person in the car, will be allowed into the Village but will have to park in the disabled car park. The Village is exceptional in that we have to Saturday July 16 th 12.30-4pm control even disabled parking because of the sheer numbers involved. 3. Visitors to the Care Centre will be issued with special permits, as required, through Care Centre Stall information available reception but they must be requested beforehand and must use the designated area. IN THE from CAR PARKS 4. ALL other vehicles will be asked to use the car parks near the gate. There will be a small charge [email protected] for parking and a programme (as at other large events locally). Or 01932 842360 5. There will be a shuttle bus service from the car park into the centre of the Village. ADVANCE PLANNING

6. Make sure that your car registration is up to date in the General Office and that your parking disc is on display. Without it, busy marshals may not recognise you coming back into the Village and will direct you to the car park. PLEASE DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT.

7. Please let family and friends know about the arrangements well in advance – particularly those who are accustomed to coming into the Village on a regular basis and parking near your cottage. THIS WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE.

Flower festival and concert FLOWER SHOW SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER IN THE HALL Sunday July 17 th at 3pm This is the 10th year of the Flower Show introduced The ‘Cake for Decoration only’ can be tried by In St Mark’s Church and set up by Bill and myself. It’s a year round menfolk as well as the ladies. The men’s ideas could commitment with printing, schedule organising, be very interesting if they take the plunge. booking judges, cookery classes to be organised, working out space for the show and writing up Schedules are available from Pauline and Bill, 98 cards. Our faithful band of helpers never gives Octagon Road (opposite the Hall) tel: 849995. up.This year is a special celebration year and you will The show is for Villagers and families, not outside see some special classes in addition to those in the growers. Please try and make at least one entry to front of the schedule. make a fine show. We have a sales table, Tombola and refreshments.

Bill & Pauline Crook

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WHITELEY VILLAGE FUN DOG SHOW SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2016

We will be welcoming back the ‘Shambles Flyball team’ and our local Police dog handlers and their special dogs. More details nearer the event

For further information please contact the Chaplain Rev.Julie Haworth on 01932 823670 or the Pastor Rev. Keith Jowett on 01932 22600

ST. MARK’S CHURCH / SERVICES IN MAY 2016 WHITELEY VILLAGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

Sunday Services at 10.30am - Sung Holy Communion Huntley House at 10.45am.

5th June: 2nd Sunday after Trinity - Service of. 5th June: Rev. Keith Jowett the Word – Hugh Montgomery, Reader,. St Mary’s Church Oatlands 12th June: John Christopher

12th June: 3rd Sunday after Trinity - Sung Holy. 19th June: Rev. Andrew Smith P S O WORDSEARCH Communion in Celebration of HM The. E R U S I E L D J Queen’s 90th birthday 26th June: Rev. Keith Jowett D Z W N S D V I L L A G E ACTIVITIES Z K G L W C O M M U N I T Y L C Z D N I B R M I J K G S O H H V T I M G ALMSHOUSES 19th June: 4th Sunday after Trinity –. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, ALL SAINTS, HERSHAM N E I G H B O U R L I N E S S W L Q O G T CARE Sung Holy Communion L V Y Y N J U R X F F U R L R F Y I F R C COMMUNITY Mass every Sunday, 11am. L Z G K B L B A P K C L K E K W E 26th June: 5th Sunday after Trinity –. M L V Y E J M L R E P Z O FRIENDSHIP H H F C Sung Holy Communion For transport contact Veronica Robbins. I X P E G B Q S E S U O H S M L A H I Y I J U U W LEISURE A X L M C V W S S H T A F S U T F M R L Y R A F H Please join us for coffee after the service on the first Communion for the Sick, Friday-Sunday, S L L Y J Q N M Q M D X G R Z G K W C O F P Z O G LIFESTYLE D V L G T U I A K X H P T I M W W V K W P K S E G U V NEIGHBOURLINESS Sunday of the month contact Veronica Robbins. Tel: 01932 849447 T C R A V V I E M E R E R Y D S R O Z E G B P T N I T OCTAGON N X K D A L L P A N C C K Q S Q N G I W A R Z A U C R Weekdays O P V L S Q U T S E I T I V I T C A J O C P D RETIREMENT L G I N J V B E R A C Z X Y F O I V T P T SUPPORT 1st June: Wednesday – Said Holy Communion The Servant Queen and O W A H S Y P O B S R N J D N I E Q I O M the King she serves O B T S A L I Y R VILLAGE L The Care Centre (Whiteley House) F X P C D V Y X I K R T WALTON Logo in honour of Her I N I O N S S K M M X S W A L T O N S S Q 8th June: Wednesday – Said Holy Communion Majesty the Queen’s G O WILLIAM L N E M W E K Q Y C S E S E P Q Z R U 90th birthday designed U F J E L E T W S V D R I P G B Y I H WHITELEY by Lucas Salinger, aged C C L K T R H J V F C S D L Q G Holy Communion is available at home for those unable . W 10, from Potten End C D W E E F G X I I T O Q V to attend church, please contact Rev. Julie. of E Primary School in K L N Q L N B O H Hertfordshire. D J J credit: http://tools.atozteacherstuff.com/word-search-maker/wordsearch.php credit:

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VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK: CEB’S GLOBAL IMPACT DAY THE BIG CELEBRATION OF AT WHITELEY VILLAGE LOCAL VOLUNTEERING On Friday 13th May a group of employees from Dirt, the UK’s most active network connecting and 1–12 JUNE 2016 CEB Thames Ditton, along with other CEB teams all resourcing community projects. around the world undertook volunteer activities in Volunteers at Whiteley Homes Trust will be thanked for their contribution with a volunteer outing to an effort to make a global impact. From Whiteley “We are very grateful to CEB volunteers who made Blenheim Palace taking place on Thursday 2nd June to mark Volunteers’ Week 2016. Village, London to Washington DC, and from Sydney a tremendous volunteer contribution at Whiteley to Mumbai groups of CEB volunteers worked to give Village by undertaking much needed maintenance Whiteley Village, a registered charity 1103056, 2016. The annual campaign, which was established back to the communities they work in. to the polytunnel and Activities Centre – two valued near Walton on Thames is set in 225 acres in 1984, recognises the contribution volunteers and much used Village amenities. Thank you.” of beautiful Surrey woodland. The Village make to our communities every day. This year CEB, a best practice insight and technology contains 262 almshouses, a care home and it has been extended by an additional five days, company, was linked to Whiteley Village via Project extra care apartments for nearly 500 members enabling more people than ever to take part. of our community of limited means. Around 140 volunteers support the Trust’s mission to Charities across the UK will hold events to thank sustain a thriving community with outstanding their volunteers and celebrate the power of accommodation and care for older people. volunteering to bring communities together. Last year more than 750 events took place, from awards “Volunteering at Whiteley Village is rewarding, ceremonies to tea parties and barbecues and we sociable, varied and fun and I always look are delighted to take part and recognise not just forward to coming in week after week” our own fantastic volunteers but the millions of Charlotte Law, Whiteley Village Volunteer volunteers who so generouslygive their time and talents on a regular basis across the entire of the UK. Volunteers are central to the work of Whiteley Homes Trust. They are a valuable presence in our Thanks to you all. community, helping out in places as diverse as the Village Shop, the Library, the Administration For more information on volunteering at Office, St Mark’s Church, the Care Home and Social Whiteley Village please visit our website at http:// Club. Hundreds of events will be taking place whiteleyvillage.org.uk or contact the Volunteer across the country to mark Volunteers’ Week Coordinator on [email protected]

RACE DAY VOLUNTEERS

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to volunteer to help on Race Day on June 5th. We still require more helpers to ensure that the event runs smoothly so please contact Sue Lewin if you can help.

Photo credit: Chris Caesar and Bruce Harrison

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ALLOTMENT. BOWLS discussion with several possibilities the museum inventory, and possibly LINE DANCING pies as I won’t be issuing any gussets ASSOCIATION for our competition next month. with other elements of the Society’s for under-estimations. Such fun eh? Rain has stopped play a couple of Hopefully we shall see them and many work, such as guided tours of the Now evenings are lighter longer, we We have welcomed 3 new members, times but it is good to be outside more when we meet again on Weds Village. We already have tours booked see old friends who dislike driving Iris Mills who have all got stuck into again. The Competition draw has 10th June. Entries for this second for June (2), July and September and in the dark. All welcome to enjoy the transforming their plots. Thanks to been made and the list is on the notice phase will be judged by Cliff and for the larger groups, we require music and fun. PUTTING CLUB the mixture of rain and sun, everything board outside the bowls pavilion. should include pictures of the Village several guides. Our members cannot is growing well, including the weeds. Please keep to the game completion as well as 2 of our choice. always be free, so if anyone would like Jean Laurent We are now well into our summer Work is starting on producing our times so we don’t have the usual Meetings are held in the Activities to consider becoming a guide, please season, and it is going really well. own compost and we are looking scramble to get the games played Centre at 2.00pm– everyone welcome let us know. Meanwhile, did you know MAH JONG Our first game saw FORTY-FIVE forward to a productive summer. We before finals.Tuesdays are Club to come & see some of our pictures. that On This Date in 1914 you could members arrive to play! The queue to have Organic compost (not our own) Days. New members welcome to come have bought a bicycle from Whiteley’s Last month sixteen of us met at the sign in went out the door and onto the as used at Wisley on sale @ £4.50 per and give bowls a try - there is always Kate Haywood Stores for £3-19-6, AND spread Clubhouse Cafe for a Sunday roast. Green. We had a lot of new members, single bag or 3 bags for £12 - available someone happy to help. payments over 12 months! Amazing It was really nice getting together and at one stage thought we might on Saturday mornings between 10.00 GOLF what you can learn in the museum. socially, and the food was delicious - have to close the membership list. The and 11.20. Pat Hawes Secretary and Why not organize a club visit? Open our compliments to the chef. Committee decided that if members Oscar Club Mascot As most of you know by now, we again on Sunday 26th June from We would like to extend a warm didn’t mind it all taking longer than Diane Garrard are introducing a handicap system 2-4pm. welcome to Ena who began playing usual, then we would just leave it for CAMERA CLUB into our club. Any member keen to Mah Jong a couple of months ago. It is now. It was a really lovely day, and ART GROUP take part (most, I hope), will need to Colin Atkinson - History Society good to have you with us Ena. hopefully, great fun was had by all. One of the key aspects of photography put in a card after you have played The next week saw the numbers drop We welcome any new members is focus and focal length (otherwise 9 or 18 holes. It doesn’t have to be KEEP FIT Marian Welch by half, as it was a really miserable who would enjoy a couple of hour’s known as depth of field). This could good or bad, an average will give day. Obviously the weather is going relaxation by painting, sketching appear somewhat difficult to grasp the Committee a rough idea of your Good, happy days, the half term break to play a major part in attendance! or whichever medium you use, but when expertly explained and ability. Those who don’t wish to take will be 9th June. Where does the time We are tentatively planning a Fish and watercolours, oils or pastels. It is illustrated by Jim, the meaning and part, needn’t, but in competitions/ go! The end of term outing will be to Chip evening for the end of the month not a teaching class, but there are correct use was made obvious. By matches, you may be required to play Portsmouth on Friday 1st July. (details to follow). We will check on plenty of people to help you even if the end of the Q&A discussion that off ”scratch”. the weather nearer the date. We had you have never tried art before. We followed, we had a much clearer It’s just an idea that should always give Jean Laurent one last year and it was a lot of fun. bring our own materials although idea of how and when to apply this the Member an incentive to improve The list, if we go ahead, will be down there are brushes, water pots, books, technique. their standard. Good Luck. LIBRARY at the Putting Pavilion. We will play pictures to copy (they are mostly This was followed by taking a look at our usual game and then sit down done in this way). It is very relaxing. ‘Black & White’ photography. Jim had Two members chatting after a round We have recently purchased some new MUSIC & MOVEMENT for our Fish and Chips, and drinks. We have just recently had two new again brought along several pictures 1st Golfer said, “Did you know Fred books. If you have a request, please Please note that Putting is now starting members, so do come and join us.We to illustrate where it is advantageous to took an overdose last week” let me have the details and we will see We are enjoying ourselves rehearsing at 2.30 pm to give everyone chance to stop for tea/coffee, biscuits and a be in Black & White. It certainly has a 2nd Golfer, “Oh my God, how awful if we can buy it. We now have printed and tapping twice a week, finish their lunch and their morning natter then it’s back to painting. It is place in photography and appealed to for his wife” catalogues of some sections available It keeps us fit and exercises the brain activities! This means we would like held on a Wednesday morning in the many of our members. Perhaps it will 1st Golfer, “quite the opposite, it was for you to peruse. cells, apart from which we have a good you to be at the Pavilion anytime Activities Centre 9.30am-11.30am be a future competition subject. Viagra!” If anyone is available on Village Fayre laugh and repair to the bar afterwards. between 2.00 pm and 2.15pm to approximately. You can come and Our recent trip to the Hawk Day to lend us a hand it will be very Perfect! Our show dates are Thursday enable Sid (Captain) to sign you in and go as and when you like. If you have Conservancy was still fresh in Terry Pottinger (Captain welcome. Please contact Sue. We have 24th, Friday 25th November both in allocate you a starting green number. any queries, please telephone me on our minds so it seemed entirely placed some of our Dvd’s in the foyer the afternoon, and Saturday 26th in It was decided that we were all feeling 01932 849995. appropriate to ask those fortunate HISTORY SOCIETY of the shop as a trial. These are for the the evening. too rushed having to kick off around enough to go, to bring along a use of Villagers only. Please be sure to I am moving to 15 The Green on 2.00ish. After all we do have the Pauline Crook few pictures on a memory stick. Thanks to Sue Lewin, we are delighted replace the disc in the box before you 1st June and after that will start the whole afternoon in which to play! There were some excellent pictures to welcome a local gentleman return them. costume making , so prepare to give which provoked much comment & volunteer who has offered to help with Sue Kirby me your measurements and no porkie Vivienne Guichard - Secretary

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RBL TRIPS With our summer weather ahead, back of the body). don’t forget hydration, a much This is a common scenario because CLUB SECRETARIES Re-scheduling Kew gardens - This overlooked element in improving most functional activities - whether will now take place on Tuesday 21st. our wellbeing. Many studies indicate walking, climbing steps, sitting down June. 2016. The list will be posted that drinking plain water boosts or getting up are performed from the Allotment Association Diane Garrard (Chair) 1 Chestnut Avenue 846168 on the board please check for final attentiveness, critical thinking and front and as muscles can only pull, not John Banks (Membership) 8 Drapers Crescent 847958 details. I will post the list of original memory. A water loss of one to two per push; this causes the quads and hip participants please indicate whether cent can impair cognitive performance flexors (at the front) to be used more Art Club (Group Leader) Pauline Crook 98 Octagon Road 849995 or not you will be able to come. as well as other physical ailments. often, making them become stronger Book Club Bunty Attwood Rm 427 Ingram House 854035 The list is open for further names I’m hoping to keep our sitting exercise than the glutes and hamstrings remember all are welcome. N.B. new classes going throughout most of the (behind us). If this imbalance Bowling Club Pat Hawes 72 Octagon Road 857041 leaving time 10am. August 3rd 2016. summer months, so please do join us increases enough, the thigh muscles Royal Hospital Chelsea. Home of on a Wednesday at 10.30 for ½ hour. and hip flexors at the front shorten. Camera Club Kate Haywood 5 South Avenue 847741 the Chelsea Pensioners. We will be Because the front thighs attach to the Card and Board Games Club Audrey Levett 142 Octagon Road 828470 visiting this historic site with a tour led For more information phone front of the pelvis, their shortening pulls the front of the pelvis down, by one of the “In Pensioners” I will Jacqueline on 01932 910761 Mah jong Marian Welch 85 Circle Road 988196 post full details on the board. . causing the back of the pelvis to rise. WATER FITNESS This then causes excessive arching of Craft Carole Barker 12 Drapers Crescent 859081 Margaret Van Stryp CLUB the lower back which in turn causes the lower back muscles to shorten. Gentle Exercise Club Jacqueline Newman 94 Octagon Road 910761

Once shortened, the lower back SITTING EXERCISE. I know I keep harping on about Golf Club John Sheppard 1 Drapers Crescent 952953 muscles lose their ability to apply force CLASS exercise, but this really is so and perform their task of supporting important, especially at our time of History Society Colin Atkinson 2 Heather Walk 989470 the torso. This causes these muscles These sitting exercise classes are life here in the Village. It’s something to strain and emit pain across the Keep Fit Jean Laurent 14 Hornbeam Walk 827068 not just for the residents of Huntley we did so happily while young, but lower back. We need to strengthen House but for all villagers. They are also very important in our latter years. our lower back muscles, and this I can Lend A Hand Bob Dunckley 15 North Avenue 989557 very beneficial and valuable to us During everyday tasks we tend to just show you how to start to achieve. all, plus extremely good fun; with an use a few muscle groups, usually the Library Sue Kirby 71 Circle Rd. 840279 If you have lower back pain, please do abundance of laughter for everyone so same ones, meaning the other muscle come and join us and acquire a better Line Dancing Jean Laurent 14 Hornbeam Walk 827068 do come along and join in. groups become weaker. What we body posture and find how this can Stretching can help our joints move achieve in our Water Exercise Class help your daily life more than you can Music and Movement Iris Mills 5 East Avenue 847302 more freely with injury becoming less is to gently work through the whole imagine. likely. Stretching and movement also muscle groups while having fun. It’s Putting Vivienne Guichard 130 Octagon Road 820415 encourages better blood flow allowing not rocket science, in fact it’s very For more information contact oxygen and nutrients to travel into Royal British Legion Bill McMinn 11 The Green 827385 simple and only takes half an hour per Jacqueline on 01932 910761 our body systems; stress and worry week. It’s incredibly important to use . Snooker Alan Burrows 6 South Avenue 07731831903 makes bodily fluids stickier whereas as many muscle groups as possible… WHIST movement actually provides anti-aging please read on to learn more about Social Club Bill McMinn 11 The Green 827385 lubrication, not just for our joints, lower back pain and why this happens. We continue to meet on Thursday but also for our organs including By far the most common reason for Story Club Jill Flaherty 3 West Avenue 858655 evenings in the Conservatory, at 6pm digestion, heart, brain and immune lower back pain is a muscle imbalance to start play at 6.15pm. We welcome Theatre Goers Gina Webb 64 Octagon Road 850403 system, so it’s a win win situation. that develops between the quads (front all new comers and Villagers who We often naturally feel tight in the thighs) and hip flexors, (these muscles would like to join us. Please feel free to Water Fitness Jacqueline Newman 94 Octagon Road 910761 morning and by gentle stretching are on the front of the body) vs glutes contact me for further information. movements we can wake our muscles (your bottom) and hamstrings (back of Whist Mary Chapman 12a Drapers Crescent 621240 up gradually. thighs, both these muscles are at the Mary Chapman, 621240 WVA/WVRC Secretary Chris Goldsmith 1 Hornbeam Walk 859447

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REST IN PEACE REST IN PEACE Sister Betty Anderson, MBE. Pat Frost 1931 – 2016 Sister Betty was a sister at Whiteley Village We are grateful to Amy Duddy for sending from 1965/6 to 1986. Betty’s sister, Diana, us this touching article and poem about her wrote to inform us that Betty passed away Nan, Pat Frost, who lived at Whiteley Village peacefully in April at her Care Home in for many years and recently passed away. Cheddar, Somerset, where she moved to be nearer family in 2013. Diana writes, “Her Pat was the eldest of three children; She was time at Whiteley was always a very happy born in Horsham West Sussex. Pat married time for her and she was always interested in Gordon her late husband in 1952 at St. Marys events, activities and residents well into her church in Horsham, they went on to have two retirement. As a family we shall all miss her, she daughters Angela and Rosemary and spent was a lovely, caring, sincere lady, who was my most of their married life at Cossins Farm in sister and of whom our family are very proud”. Downside. Pat worked as night care assistant for many years firstly at the Shift Hospital in Whiteley Village staff member, Cobham and then onto Lime Grove in Horsley. Lorna Fuller, recalls:

When Gordon retired from farming they “I remember Sister Anderson as being a very A Poem for our Nan moved to Whiteley Village with their beloved dedicated and caring nurse. Nothing was too dog, Holly. They made great friends in the You were more than just a Nan,. much trouble for her. She went out of her way village, especially their neighbours Jo and You were there right from the start. . to help everyone including staff. Having woken Margaret. As a family we can never thank To hold our hands when we were young. up one Christmas morning with a mouth them enough for all the little things they did And share our heart to hearts. abscess and in pain, she supplied me with pain for her, and their support and friendship. killers and antibiotics until Doctors reopened You cooked us meaty dinners,. after Boxing Day. This was the early 1980’s and She was an amazing mother, Nan and And your famous bacon pud. . the village Sister had access to such things. Great Nana – her life was her family. The And you’d offer to look after us She was lovely and Villagers adored her”. highlight of her week since 2012 were As often as you could. her weekly lunch dates with her great grandson, Patrick, they went on many Those holidays in caravans. adventures around Whiteley Village. And day trips by the sea . The picnics down at Wisley woods. In recent years Pat needed extra support Where we ran wild and free. FREECYCLE to stay in her cottage in Chestnut Crescent, the team at Huntley House would visit to You would cheer us on at football,. check she was well. Having looked after You were there for every show. . A small plastic greenhouse with shelves and mesh shaded cover is available.. people all her life, she found the changes You were definitely our biggest fan,. Please contact Kate Haywood hard at first, but soon enjoyed their regular Always smiling from the front row. visits and the staff became good friends. We know how proud you were of us. Following a nasty fall Agnes, Tracy and Janet And your Great Grandchildren too. . from Whiteley offered mum a beautiful flat And we wonder if you ever knew. MINI BUS TIMETABLE in Huntley House so she could still be in her How proud we are of you? The following Bus Times are now scheduled:. beloved Whiteley Village. The staff were So thank you Nan for everything -. Brooklands – 25 May / 8 June/ 29/June/ 13 July and 27 July. amazing they went above and beyond the All the ways you showed you cared.. call of duty in their care of Pat. As a family Kingston – 1 June/ 6 July. For we all have happy memories. Guildford – 11 May we truly cannot thank them enough. Of the years and love we’ve shared She was an amazing Mother, Nan, Great Nana Pat’s Granddaughter, Amy Duddy. and friend and will be missed by many. .

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Lost camera - can you help? Farewell Amber & Zack

David Wright who works in the Facilities I am hoping that Villagers who have lived REQUEST FOR PHOTOGRAPHS Dept. has lost his camera – a Nicon here for a considerable number of years Coolpix. He thinks it fell off of his tool belt. will join me in wishing Amber and Zack We would love to use more residents’ photos for It is a compact camera in a nylon case. Pollard all that is good and kind in their the magazine so please forward any suitable topical new life in Qatar. Amber and Zack have photos for each month that we may use either for The Rhodes Memorial been very much a part of our community the cover or elsewhere within the magazine, if room. here in Whiteley Village, helping to clear It would be appreciated if photos could be sent via In an earlier edition of “The Villager”, snow from garden paths , doing other E-mail or submitted with the photo(s) reference mention was made of the Rhodes things for individual villagers and joining Memorial, and the monument in in our special events and celebrations, number(s) on a named memory stick, if possible. honour of Cecil John Rhodes, the and in the last few years, helping in the (We also ask if you could please ensure you have. mining magnate and pioneer of the Club bar and doing the paper round. the permission from anyone included in a photo). African continent. Generations of tourists, and locals, enjoyed the view We have seen them grow from early of the two oceans from the memorial. childhood and into their teenage years Unfortunately, the university students and hope that as they grow into adults went on the rampage, defacing, and then they will prosper and be blessed with DESERT ISLAND DISCS AND BOOKS toppling the statue after denouncing good health and all they wish to achieve. You are invited to contribute a list of 6 favourite reads that you think Rhodes as a racist, and a Colonialist. I have not been able to discover the Linda Roth other Villagers might enjoy and/or 6 pieces of your favourite music. fate of the 8 lions that adorned the Please supply the full titles and perhaps a sentence about why you monument, but it would be quite a task enjoy each. We will aim to feature these reports in a future magazine, to remove full sized bronzed statues! (depending on magazine space available). If there is enough interest these can be compiled into a complete booklet for Villagers to Rev. Terry Rose refer to? Whitely Village Staff are also invited to contribute. Praise for the Estates Team

We would like to congratulate Stuart and his team for the way they have protected the wild spring flowers, bluebell and daffodils. They have done a stirling job and the Village looked an absolute picture, well done and thank you.

Mary and Pat Chapman

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