PARISH MAGAZINE Tatsfield

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JUNE 2013 CONTENTS

Cover 1 Advertisements 2-12 Contents 13 Directory 14 Editorial 15 Forum 16-18 Council Reports 19-20 Village News 21-49 Events Calendar 50-51 Village News 52-55 St. Mary’s Matters 56-58 Tatsfield Primary School 59 Nigel’s Nature Notes by Nigel Shaw 60-61 ‘The Herber’: “With a Slice of Lemon” by Lin Saines 62-63 Debater by Dave Bishop 64 The Night Sky in Tatsfield by Brian Mills 65 Puzzle Page 66 Club News 67-73 Sports Round Up 74-75 The Tatsfield Gardener by Jon Allbutt 76 Advertisements 77-100

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Produced for the Village by the Parish Magazine Committee under the authority of the Tatsfield Churches Managing Editor • Gerald South (577598) Editor • Bob David (577357) Treasurer • Madie Langford (577114) Distribution Manager • Terry Cartwright (577749) Advertising Manager • Maureen Perrin (577679) Photographer • Ray Collins Artist • Brenda David Production Team Hazel Cartwright • Tom Chorley • Jenny Lewis • Ian Mitchell • Phil Stokes • Margaret Watson CHURCH CONTACTS ST MARY’S CHURCH, Church Lane, Tatsfield Anglican • Team Vicar: Revd Louise Ellis (577289) email: [email protected] The Rectory, Ricketts Hill Road, Tatsfield, TN16 2NA Hon. Curate - Revd Dr Gerald South (577598) Wardens • Mary Smith (577661) and Jennie South (577598) Roman Catholic • Fr John Olliver (01883 713776) COUNCIL CONTACTS Parish Council - Parish Clerk • Mrs Ana Hughes, 102a Sunningvale Avenue, Biggin Hill, TN16 3TT (701820) Chairman • Mrs Sue Smale, 21 Paynesfield Road, Tatsfield, TN16 2AT (577660) Parish Council website www.surreycommunity.info/tatsfield • email [email protected] Tandridge District Councillor • Bob David, The Briars, Ninehams Road, Tatsfield TN16 2AN (577357) Surrey County Councillor • David Hodge, 30 Harestone Valley Road, Caterham CR3 6HD (01883 337881) OTHER CONTACTS St. Mary’s Church Hall - Bookings • Sheila Cook (577443) Village Hall - Bookings Secretary • Helena Garcia (07983 011028) W.I. Hall - Bookings • (0772 217 2716) Parish Room - Bookings • Ana Hughes (701820) Tatsfield Primary School - Head • Kevin Bellinger (577356) Tatsfield Village Club - (577330) Furze Corner Sports Pavilion - Bookings (571933) Doctors • Stock Hill Surgery (0844 477 3130) • Westerham Surgery (564949) Surrey Police - (101) Tatsfield Helpline - (577524) • Pet Register - Val Moore (574810) Village Website www.tatsfield.org.uk MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS We welcome contributions from village organisations and individual residents but reserve all editorial rights. Copy date for the Magazine is 16th of the preceding month. Contributions should be sent directly to the Editor at The Briars, Ninehams Road, Tatsfield, TN16 2AN (Fax: 01959 577357 Email: [email protected]) or drop it into Linda’s Stores. Advertising Enquiries should be made to our Advertising Manager Maureen Perrin (Tel: 577679 Email: [email protected]) Small Ads These are only accepted from Tatsfield or Titsey residents (No Trade) and are free (Max 10 words plus phone No.) We will include them in the next issue space permitting. Calendar Dates Our rolling Calendar usually covers 6 weeks from publication so please give us your dates in good time. If you don’t want your event to clash with others why not check with us early. Ideas/Opinions/Articles We are always looking for items of interest - have a word with the Editor. Correspondence We welcome letters commenting on items in previous issues or on anything else. Advertisements We take no responsibility for the goods and services advertised in the Magazine.

14 EDITORIAL Dear All, Journeys. We all make journeys: long journeys, short journeys, physical journeys to another place and journeys of emotion and thought. Some journeys are planned, others take us by surprise. Some go according to plan; others take a different and unexpected route. Some journeys seem to take far too long and we want to rush through them to get to the destination, whilst there are other journeys we don’t want to end. I have recently been on a journey to Iona. When I first decided to visit I had little idea as to the length and nature of the journey. I knew it was in Scotland but not much more. Well, after coach, train, coach, ferry, bus and then another ferry we arrived. It was a long journey but definitely worth it. More than that, as I look back on the time away I recall many moments from the journey as well as my actual time at Iona. The journey was an integral part of the whole trip. Shared conversations, laughter, sleep, even an impromptu sing song sheltering from the incessant rain having missed a bus! Our life journeys are many and varied. Sometimes they are full of excitement and joy, sometimes complicated, confusing and painful and sometimes a combination of all this and more. Sometimes we can control our own journeys and at other times we cannot. Sometime we can clearly see the way ahead and sometimes we need the navigation and counsel of others. On my Iona journey one of the blessings was travelling with others. When I look back on my life thus far (not a very long journey yet!) there have been times of great joy and excitement and times of pain and despair. But throughout the journey I give thanks for the presence of others who travel with me: those who have encouraged me, those who have shown me a way when I couldn’t see, those who have laughed with and cried with me and I give thanks to God who is with us on every step of our journey. St Mary’s Tatsfield has been part of many people’s journeys for over 1000 years. If you would ever like a visit, company on your journey, or perhaps the opportunity to tell somebody about how life’s journeying is for you, do get in touch at the Rectory. To close, a few words from Psalm 139 that speak of the author’s faith that wherever his journey may take him God is with him always: Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me fast.

Louise Ellis

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Dear Editor,

Beware - Villains About!

On the morning of Tuesday 30th April we had sadly woken up to my son-in-law’s van having been broken into in the night. All his power tools were taken totalling a costly sum of £2000. A bay tree which we had bought to sit outside our property was also taken.

Please can people be extra careful and keep an eye out for these unwanted characters!

Ken and Julie Thurgood , Crossways

Dear Editor,

Steering a Safe Course

I want to tell you a true story.

Early in 1962 my husband Brian and I moved into one of the farm cottages in Beddlestead Lane for a short time. Brian worked on the farm for quite long hours and had one weekend off in two. We had one daughter Sally, and I was then eight and a half months on with our second child.

As I had a craving for strawberries we decided to walk across the fields and buy some from Mrs Brown, who lived on the other side of Lusted Hall Farm. Brian carried Sally on his shoulders and off we went. We got to the small valley that is just behind Lusted Hall Farm when we noticed quite a lot of steers pushing their way into the trees trying to keep out of the sun. We went past the steers with just a few feet to spare.

When we came back with our strawberries they were still there. We walked past them again and then down the hill to the bottom of the valley, when all of a sudden there was this noise of thundering hooves and bellowing. As we looked around we saw this grey steer charging down the hill towards us. Brian quickly gave me Sally to hold when it was almost on top of us. Brian then ran towards it shouting and waving his arms – and it stopped in its tracks. I could not believe it. It was still pawing the ground and bellowing. Brian told me not to move (which I would have had a job to do carrying Sally and being eight and a half months pregnant!). After what seemed to be a lifetime, Brian told me to move slowly towards the trees that

16 FORUM separated the two fields and he then followed me. Luckily for us the steers stayed where they were. By now my strawberries were forgotten.

My daughter by the way was two weeks late. Do you think that she knew that she was better off where she was rather than making an appearance?

Pauline Carman, Lusted Hall Lane

Dear Editor,

Re Ernest Frederick Streets

My father, Ernest Frederick Streets, was in the army during World War Two. I know he spent time on the Faroe Islands but know little else about his wartime service. I plan to visit the islands later this year and would like to learn more before making the journey. I wonder if there may be someone living in Tatsfield who can give me information that might help me learn a little more and lead me to the regiment that he may have served with during the war.

My father was born in Tatsfield on 15 June 1912. He had an older brother Donald and a younger brother Jimmy. Jimmy was killed in action in Italy during the war. I visited his war grave in Cesena Italy some few years ago. Both he and my father are listed on the Honour Roll in Tatsfield Church, father as a Lance Corporal but with no reference to which regiment. Donald has since passed away. There were four sisters in the family too - Mabel, Beat, Kitty and Maddy.

My father lived and worked in Tatsfield until the start of the Second World War. He was a gardener at a large house in The Ridge, Woldingham during the 1930s. The house was owned by the Lyle family, I believe of the well-known Tate and Lyle sugar business. My mother Marjorie was born in Aberfan, South Wales and came up to Surrey to find work. She too was employed in the Lyle household. She married my father in Aberfan on 17May 1937. After the war they found a home in Lansdowne Road, East Croydon. I seem to remember something about property requisition during the war affecting them on his return home from the war.

I was born in Croydon on 4 December 1946. I am their only child. Father passed away in 1976 and my mother in 1978.

I should be grateful if anyone who can provide any information about my father’s life, including his war service, would get in touch.

Colin J.Streets, Denby, Yaffle Road, Weybridge, KT13 0QF (Tel: 01932 830474 Email: [email protected] )

17 FORUM Dear Editor, War Memorial - and Memories of the Old Ship The letter in last month’s magazine from Gina Dowell, Ted Bonwick’s niece, about the need for a Tatsfield war memorial stirred my memory back to 1943, when Ted and I were at school. I remember the black morning when Ted told me of the fate of his brother. Ted had changed - he had become an adult overnight. I believe the need for a memorial is imperative. The ideal spot would be where the horse trough now is - in front of the Old Ship. It would not only be in memory of the village fallen but instead be for all who died or suffered during the two world wars (and any in wars or conflicts since). Mentioning the Old Ship has also reminded me of times spent in the pub many years ago, including innumerable games of darts, dominoes and cribbage. Those were great days when the pub was run by the Monteith family and when it was a home from home. Then as now one could observe from the bar all the shoppers and all the bus passengers and at the same time have a wonderful view of the village green and pond and the daffodil verges in spring. Who needs Monte Carlo or Acapulco! Dennis Tapsell, Westerham

Dear Editor, Royal Coronation Celebration Year - Picnic on Westmore Green I was approached a while ago by a gentleman from that lovely orchestra that played for us on Westmore Green when we ran the children's Jubilee party a couple of years ago now. It was sponsored by the Parish Council and was very much enjoyed by everyone, which was clearly shown by the way they all sang "Land of Hope and Glory" at the finish. The gentleman asked me if we had any other events planned in the village and I wondered if we could possibly have another Sunday afternoon "Family Picnic" on Westmore Green. What about in August this year (either 11th or 18th) when the weather should be good (and warmer) to celebrate our wonderful Queen's Royal Coronation year? The cost should be around £300 and maybe once again we could have some more sponsorship from the Parish Council? Maybe it could be done "privately" with a small charge for each person who came along with their picnic. We could "borrow or hire" some more chairs like last time and I could put up some PA to cover the event, for which I would make no charge. It could be a nice couple of hours for all of the families in our village. I'm willing to do my bit and if the orchestra is not booked for either of those particular days, so are they. So what about you then? What think you? Dave Bishop, The Square

18 COUNCIL REPORTS

TATSFIELD PARISH COUNCIL

May marks the half-way point in the four year term of office of your current Parish Council. Over the past two years we have tried very hard to represent the best interests of the community. A quick look at how we spend your Council Tax might give you a flavour of our priorities and an insight into our responsibilities.

Funds are split between three main areas. About one third is spent on Parish property and land. This includes the upkeep and maintenance of the Aileen McHugo Building, the Village Hall, the Community Games Area, the Greens and woodland. We now have four local tenants occupying the offices in the Aileen McHugo Building and we have a programme of work planned to improve the premises. It is also our responsibility to maintain the structure of the Village Hall, although the day-to-day letting and management lies in the capable hands of the Village Hall Management Committee. There are always costs involved in manag- ing large areas of open space and woodland as anyone with a garden will know but we see this as an integral aspect of the village.

In order to comply with all the statutory requirements and regulations of a local authority we incur costs involving extensive insurance and the employment of an officer – our Clerk - to oversee the finances and order of business. This accounts for about another third of the budget.

Our other main priority is the support of village groups, organisations and local events. Every year we set aside a budget for grants. With so many great causes and the huge benefit they bring to the community, we have been happy to increase the spend in this area each year. We will always consider applications from local groups.

For some time we have only had six councillors but we hope to fill the remaining vacancy very soon. Whilst we always try to act in the best interests of the village, we need you to tell us your ideas and views, so please come along to meetings, pop in to the Bakery on a Saturday morning or talk to one of us in passing.

Sue Smale, Chairman (Tel: 577660 Email: [email protected])

The next Parish Council meeting will be held at the Aileen McHugo Building at 7.30 pm on Monday 10th June.

TANDRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Elections: Lots of elections happening! Last month we had the county council elections – the results for Surrey County Council are reported on page 40. There was just one election for Tandridge District

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Council – in the Burstow, Horne and Outwood ward (where the seat was retained by the Conservatives but with the UKIP candidate contesting it strongly – 548 votes as against 699). Next year there will be elections for one third of Tandridge’s councillors but not for Tatsfield and Titsey’s (our turn will be in 2015, when there will also be elections for Tatsfield Parish Council and other parish councils). Next year will also see the elections for the European Parliament. And at some time up to May 2015 there will be the national General Election. Only three out of every ten people voted in the recent county council elections. Most people don’t seem to be interested or bothered. Whose fault is that? Does it matter who gets elected? Only the extremely cynical would say that it does not matter. So, if it does matter, a way has to be found of getting people to take a greater interest in these elections and then to actually cast their votes.

Tandridge Committees: Most of Tandridge’s business is carried out in commit- tees, whose membership reflects the political make up of the full council. Member- ship is decided once a year and Tandridge has just done this for the year from May. I am a member of just one committee, Housing, but I attend other committees whenever anything which could have a significant effect on Tatsfield or Titsey comes up. I cannot vote at those committees but I am able to speak and take part in debates. The other committees which I attend most often are the Planning Policy and Community Services committees.

Gresham Close: The ten successful applicants for the new affordable homes in Lusted Hall Lane should all be moving into their new homes this month. They have my best wishes. I know of the great disappointment of the unsuccessful applicants in the village and I am very sorry that their needs could not be met, because they all genuinely wanted to live in, or return to, this village. There clearly still is a significant unmet demand here for homes of this kind and I will do all I can to see whether we can get another project of this kind in the village.

Cllr Bob David (Tel: 577357 Email: [email protected])

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

I am delighted to have been elected once again to represent Tatsfield as your County Councillor for the next four years. Thank you for your support at the ballot box. I am available to serve all residents. I was also honoured to be elected as the Leader of Surrey County Council on Tuesday 22nd May for a term of up to four years.

I can also confirm that bidding for funds for the Member Allocation is now open and I am happy to discuss proposals from any organisation that wishes to apply.

Cllr David Hodge (Tel: 020 8541 8003 Email: [email protected])

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21 VILLAGE NEWS TINA BOYS - THREE UNEXPECTED BUT LOVELY SURPRISES! By Sue White

Villager Tina Boys was surprised to receive a phone call from her sister in the early hours of Saturday 20th April this year informing her that their father was to feature in a newspaper that day. To her shock, a photograph of her father taken in the 1940s in his army uniform covered most of the front page of the Daily Telegraph. Inside the broadsheet contained a two page spread dominated by a story about her father, Tony Bray, much of which was ‘news’ to Tina as well.

As a child, Tina recalls her father mentioning that in his university days at Oxford after the war he had dated a certain young lady called Margaret Thatcher (then Roberts). Not surprisingly, he didn’t go into very much detail, as most parents aren’t in the habit of discussing past loves with their children! When Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister after the Conservative Party won the General Election in 1979, Tina remembers The cover of the book Tony, a lifelong Tory, celebrating with an election party.

In 2002, Charles Moore, authorised biographer of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, visited Tina’s father on a few occasions to discuss the relationship. The author had been given permission by Margaret Thatcher to interview people connected to her, on the condition the biography was not published in her lifetime. When going through her papers and letters, Charles Moore discovered letters written by the ‘Iron Lady’ to her sister, detailing the relationship with her ‘first love’ whom she called ‘Lord Tony’. He eventually traced Tony Bray through a photograph (sent to her by Tony) which he found amongst her letters, ex- tracts of which have now been published in the Tele- graph and Moore’s book ‘Margaret Thatcher – The Authorised Biography’. Although Tony told his family that the biographer had visited him, he did not go into any detail, saying he was ‘sworn to secrecy’.

The second surprise was received on Monday 22nd April within the inbox of Tina’s e-mail, inviting her to the launch of the biography, released now that Margaret Thatcher had died. The very next day, Tina and her The photo of Tony Bray three sisters were amongst the three hundred and fifty on the front page of the special guests at Banqueting House, Whitehall! Telegraph

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Apprehensive but excited, Tina and her sisters met the author, who auto- graphed her copy of ‘the book’. Her sister Sally, much bolder than Tina, whisked the sis- ters across to Prime Minister David Cameron and introduced them as Tony Bray’s daughters! Tina then sum- moned up the courage to ask Tina (second from the left) and her three sisters David Cameron if at the Banqueting House launch of the book he would sign her autograph book, which he did, to her children Charles and Harry, also signing her copy of ‘the book’. Canapés and wine flowed and as the sisters travelled around the Hall, Tina’s collection of signatures grew when Boris Johnson signed to her husband Peter and she added Michael Heseltine to the list also! The sisters then had their own moment of fame when Charles Moore mentioned in his speech that Tony Bray’s daughters were amongst the hallowed crowd! After two extraordinary hours the party came to a close as the Hall emptied of VIPs, not least the four delighted daughters.

The third and final surprise came the next Saturday as Tina sat with her family to watch the BBC documentary ‘Young Margaret, Love, Life and Letters’. To her amazement, video footage of her father taken at his home in 2007, the year after Tina’s mother died, was shown in which he discussed his memories of Margaret Thatcher and their courtship. Sadly, Tina’s father is now very ill in a nursing home and it was so unexpected to see his former self talking to the camera. Tony had never told his daughters about the television crew interview.

Since the newspaper article, book launch and TV programme, Tina has begun to read the biography and knows a little more of the details about Margaret Thatcher and her ‘first love’. She has discovered the couple were to meet again in 1973 when Tony discussed his ideas about tenants buying their council houses with Edward Heath and the then shadow environment spokesman Margaret Thatcher. But for more on that you’ll need to read ‘the book’! Although Tina has been constantly surprised by this turn of events, she has great pleasure from showing her dad the newspaper and chatting to him about the biography, which Margaret Thatcher herself will never read.

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LIZA PLAYER 4 August 1921 to 2 May 2013

Our mother, Liza, was born and raised in Berkshire where she met and married Ned in 1944. After the war they lived in a small North London flat with their first two children before moving to the White House in Tatsfield in 1950, where five more of us were born.

As Liza became involved in village life, we remem- ber helping her to sell poppies, and later deliver Meals on Wheels, around Tatsfield. We also re- member being of no help at all to her when it came to choosing which blooms to enter into the Horticul- tural Society’s Spring and Autumn shows. As chil- dren we benefited from her love of animals, enjoying the company of a series of Labradors, as well as cats, a tortoise and a Thelwell pony. Her last dog was Jake who was well-known in the village.

Before the Anglicans invited the Catholics to share St Mary’s Church in 1965, mass was often held in our living room at the White House. We remember the visiting priest setting up his confessional (‘the sin bin’) in our dining-room, hampered by the attentions of our over-enthusiastic Labrador.

Our dining room also served as the local Conservative Committee Room at General Elections. As children, we enjoyed the excitement of polling days but, as we grew older, Liberal, and even occasionally Labour, posters began to appear in the bedroom windows upstairs.

When in 1976 Liza decided to stand for election to Tatsfield Parish Council, she believed she could best represent villagers’ interests as an Independent. She served on the Council for nineteen years, supporting its efforts to preserve the village’s rural environment and raising the concerns of Tatsfield residents after they phoned her or, more often, met her while she was out walking her dog or shopping down the village.

Our family was grateful for the sympathy and support given by people in the village when Ned died in 1986, and again, twenty years later, on the death of our eldest sister, Marion.

Towards the end of the 1990s Liza gradually retired from active involvement in village affairs, but always remained interested in local issues.

In her later years she had to contend with both Alzheimer’s and physical frailty, which she did with courage and determination, never losing either her capacity for enjoyment or her sense of humour. She spent as much time as possible sitting out

24 VILLAGE NEWS in her garden, which she loved; and, as long as she was able, she continued to attend events at the Church, in the Village Hall and on the Green, where she could always be sure of seeing familiar, friendly faces.

We are grateful to everyone who helped care for her, her house and her garden during these years, making it possible for her to stay in Tatsfield for as long as possible. We are also grateful to the staff at Coloma Court Care Home, where she was cared for in tranquil surroundings for the last two years of her life.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their messages of sympathy and condolence. We would also like to say thank you to everyone in Tatsfield who helped make the village such a happy home for our mother for more than 60 years.

The Player family

LIZA PLAYER

Mrs. Elizabeth Player, known to everyone as Liza, died after a long life gallantly lived aged 91 years.

Liza was already a member of the Village Hall Management Committee and the Citizens’ Advice Bureau, and active in organising Meals on Wheels, when I returned to Tatsfield to live. I soon discovered that she lived in a house that I rather coveted on Westmore Green, that she had a husband and a family, and that she was prone to sailing.

A year or two later she was elected to the Parish Council, and after several more years I joined her there. Although on major questions our views differed consider- ably – she made her own clear enough and was far too good mannered to question me about mine – I soon learned to respect her judgement. She showed a marked ability to sort out the wood from the trees, and to defend her corner. She held her opinions strongly, and was not easily persuaded to alter them, but was unfailingly courteous in all her dealings, and showed respect for differing points of view that was often more effective than outright opposition.

Until increasing age curtailed her involvement, she continued to play an active role in village affairs, unobtrusively helping many local people who encountered hard- ship or difficulty in their journey through life. Liza Player will be long remembered as a kind lady, a gentlewoman who was quick to recognise humbug when she saw it, and a doughty fighter for good causes.

Denis Hayes

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TATSFIELD COMMUNITY COMPOSTING Open Saturdays 10 am – 12 noon until the end of September

The receiving bins for your waste have been clearly signed showing bins for shredding, green bins only and a bin for the grass, all of which will be used to make up the correct layering to fill the bins, so please place the waste in the correctly signed bin. If you are in any doubt please ask the volunteers or the ‘Meet and Greet’ members of the Tatsfield Horticultural Society Committee people on the site who will be glad to assist you and to help you with the compost that you will want to collect. Please do not bring up your waste on any days except Saturdays or by special arrangement.

Last month we emptied 7 of the 24 available bins, much of it going directly on to the allotments but others have gone in to village gardens.

We have already completed or filled 7 bins from the shredded green waste and twiggy stuff and grass and manure and this will be ready for distribution in 2014, having been left to compost over the next 12 months.

As well as our Duke of Edinburgh participant Daniel, it has been good to see both committee members and allotment holders giving up some of their time towards this community project to ensure that it can continue to achieve better things year on year.

We can always do your with help either on a one off basis or if you enjoy it a regular basis to assist with this community project and Phil has sent out the second reminders to people asking for their time and commitment again this year. So if you have not yet responded to his email or this request please consider doing so. We are always pleased to hear from more of you to help out at the site. Or why not come up on the 16th June as the Allotment site and the Composting Site will be open as part of the Tatsfield Garden Tour on that day and we will be glad to show you around.

If you are not available on Saturday mornings but would like to help out mid week please let us know and we will gladly put you on our mid week rota for when help will be needed.

If you are not yet a member of the Tatsfield Horticultural Society please enquire at the site and we will gladly enrol you for a small fee of £5 for all of the benefits that membership brings. Within the Yearbook you receive for your membership you will find on page 33 on the inside back cover all of the information regarding what to bring and what not to bring to the site. If you have not got one, see your nearest committee member where you can purchase the Yearbook and your THS mem- bership. You can phone me on 577201 to arrange to collect a Yearbook.

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Please use only recyclable bags for your waste as we are trying to limit the number of black plastic bags that are left on the site.

Donations for the compost will remain the same this year at £1.20 per bag and for the ease of the on-site allotment holders £2.50 for a wheelbarrow load.

If you need further information on anything about the composting site for this year, or to arrange the collection of compost or to offer your help, please contact Martin Allen on 577201 or Phil Brett on 577420.

JUNE SHOPPING IN TATSFIELD

Tony and Di’s Greengrocers (Tel: 577603) ðBedding and pot plants ðLook out for fresh fruit and vegetables ðFrozen and tinned fruit and vegetables ðLarge range of fruit juices ðZaytoun Fairtrade Palestin- ian Olive Oil ðPet and wild bird food ðFree delivery to your home – just ask ðKeep recycling your unwanted mobile phones, used printer cartridges (all makes except Epson), CDs, DVDs and digital cameras here. Proceeds to charity.

Linda’s Stores (Tel: 577152) ðAll your Post Office needs, including foreign currency ðNational Lottery tickets ðFresh bread and cakes daily This month’s bargains: pm = price mark ðHaribo Starmix/Tangfastics £1.29 buy 1 get 1 free ðPepsi Diet/Max Cherry/Tango/7Up pm £1.59 only £1 each ðWalkers Crisps/Quavers 18 pk half price £2.45 ðHula Hoops any 3 for £1 ðKitKat any 3 for £1 ðCadburys Flake/Caramel half price £1.99 ðActivia half price 94p each ðHeinz Salad Cream/Ketchup any 2 for £3 ðWeetabix 12s pm £1.60 only £1 ðMcCain Chips only £1.50 ðNescafe Gold only £1.99 ðAndrex 4s £1.75 ðDoritas any 2 for £1.50 ðMcVities Biscuits any 2 for £1.50 ðKellogs Cracker Crisps any 3 for £1 ðWagon Wheels only £1

FOR SALE

Tefal Electronic 3-in-1 Rice, Steamer and Slow Cooker vgc £25.00. 2 Black sunbeds vgc £35.00. Please phone 07871 545516.

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BARBARA JOAN BARLOW 22 November 1941 – 1 May 2013

Our mum, Barbara Joan Barlow (nee Longley) passed away on 1 May 2013, after a short Illness.

She was born in Southdown House, in Westmore Road, the daughter of Bob and Eugenie Longley, who ran the village butchers. The middle child, with older and younger brothers Stu- art and Nigel, she attended the primary school at Limpsfield (not Tatsfield as reported in last month’s magazine). After pri- mary school she went on to Ox- ted School and was particularly proud in recent years that some of her grandchildren had also followed in the tradition and went to Oxted School.

Growing up was not easy for mum as her mother was ill for a number of years, but she was embraced by her wider surrogate family with cousins Ian and Anne Longley (now Gore) and their mother, Maud Longley.

During her teens she was often seen in the lanes around Tatsfield riding her push bike while delivering the meat to village customers. She used to tell the story to us of how she often fell foul of her father as she hung around with others at the village bus shelter on Westmore Green.

After school she took a job at Grants, the Department store in Croydon, where she worked in the Children’s wear department.

She met my dad, Alan, at the Salt Box Café in Biggin Hill, after escaping the village on her Lambretta scooter, which she often did with her best friend Myrtle. In 1961, amongst controversy, she proudly became Westerham Carnival Queen and my dad, seeing he might have competition, moved in quickly and proposed to her. They were married at Tatsfield Church three years later on my dad’s 25th birthday, something the family always joked about. Mum said it was so he would always remember their anniversary. After the wedding they moved to Bromley.

Mum gave birth to me in 1966, shortly followed by my sister Caroline in 1968. Then our little brother Darren came along as a bit of a mistake five years later, a 28 VILLAGE NEWS consequence of which was the family car had to get bigger, much to my dad’s disappointment. Mum spent the following years as a dedicated wife to my dad and loving mum to us, guiding and shaping my brother, sister and me into what we are today.

She was a positive person and was also the type of person that always put others’ needs ahead of her own and it was of the utmost importance to her that those around her were happy and comfortable before she gave her own comfort any thought.

She was thrilled when my sister and I returned to the village in the early 1990s to live in new properties built adjacent to her former home in Westmore Road, and with our integration into the village and having children of our own growing up in her former village.

Not content with shaping her own three children, mum went on to help us all bring up our own children and was very proud of her seven grandchildren. She became the centre of the family and the grandchildren thought their Nannie was wonderful and loved her very much.

At our weekly gathering at her home in Bromley she would take such joy preparing Sunday tea for us all and would proudly present a birthday cake for everyone in the family on the appropriate nearest Sunday. In the later years it is no wonder we didn’t have a fire with so many candles on some of our cakes!

My mum and dad holidayed in far away, fun and sometimes more familiar places and took trips on Concorde and the Orient Express. Away from the family, she had her own interests including her ladies ‘knit and natter’ nights (more natter than knitting), Slimmer’s World, badminton and swimming.

Even up to last Christmas mum enjoyed weekly aqua aerobics sessions and going to the gym, which would not be complete without a warm chat with friends in one of the many coffee shops of Bromley.

She was a regular visitor to the village to see or support either her grandchildren or her remaining family. Tatsfield always remained close to her heart, so appro- priately mum’s final resting place will be with her family in Tatsfield Churchyard.

Religion might not have all the answers but I do feel that one day we’ll all be together again sitting around a table for Sunday tea. I look forward to that day, but for now will be satisfied with the many wonderful memories that I have of the most loving, caring woman that I have ever known.

Paul Barlow, on behalf of Caroline Barnard, Darren Barlow and Alan Barlow

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POETRY EVENING AT THE WI HALL ON SATURDAY 4 MAY

To break the journey from Manchester to Tatsfield I stopped and slept over in two places on the route. First, at Milton Key- nes (MK) to visit Sonya, a good friend of my wife Ruth and myself of 30 years. The second stop was at Orpington, where live Mathanan and Naheeda, also long-term friends. And by returning the same way the whole trip took five days. These two sets of friends had never met before but we travelled together and soon they were the best of mates! And the three of them joined me at the Hall that evening.

The event started at 7:30 pm and, as al- ways, was well organised by Bob David. There was wine, biscuits and other nibbles but I had also brought four cakes (choco- late, lemon and poppy-seed, orange and pineapple, and coconut) as well as a selection of biscuits. These came from the Barbakan Delicatessen in Chorlton, Manchester. This shop is extremely popular in the area and I felt that the cakes represented a gift from our northern community to the village on the Downs.

Sadly, because we had chosen a Bank Holiday weekend, several people who had wanted to come were away. These included Eileen Pierce, Denis Hayes, Tony Watson, Ian and Kay Longley and Robin and Ann O'Neill. I was particularly sorry that Eileen wasn't there. As the former editor of the Parish Magazine she had been one of the first people in the village to take an active interest in the poems and she has always produced excellent reviews of the work produced, especially recently with the final collection, ‘A Tatsfield Tapestry’.

As suggested by Bob (and Brenda was also very much in evidence!) we started the evening with me reading a few poems not about Tatsfield, but then I talked about growing up in the village, with some memories of the Second World War. In this I was greatly helped by people adding their own comments and stories. One person who got mentioned was Edie Boone, the local road-sweeper, who my mother always found time to chat with whenever we were out.

Dave Bishop conducted an interview with his recorder before we actually got started and took photos of Bob and myself, all for the Surrey Mirror. I am intrigued to see what the article will say. About a dozen or so people signed my copy of the original manuscript but I'm sure there were more people present.

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It was a delight to meet you all and I noticed that my three friends were all mingling as the evening opened up. I was glad to see my old friends Barry and Wendy Beevers as well as my cousin Angela Evans from Sussex. Thank you all again for coming.

On the return trip to MK, my friend Sonya invited me to visit her allotment. One person we met there, on hearing of our adventure, asked us about the weekend. When I said,"Oh, it's a little place near Biggin Hill" he said, “It's not Tatsfield, is it? I was born there - in Old Lane!" This was Bill Fisher, who still has friends in the area! What a coincidence!

Mark Abraham

Editor: ‘A Tatsfield Tapestry’, a collection of 90 of Mark’s poems about life in the village, can be seen on Mark’s website mark-abraham.blogspot.com or on the Tatsfield Village website www tatsfield.org.uk.

THE VALUE OF CCTV

Use of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) can be a worthwhile investment for your home not only as a criminal deterrent but used for identification, investigation and prosecution if required. It can monitor and protect people, property, vehicles and possessions. It can also contribute to the reduction of the fear of crime but you must ensure any system is ‘fit for purpose’.

It should not be used without consideration of other crime reduction measures. Used in isolation you will never achieve full benefit. To ensure maximum benefits it should be used in conjunction with other interventions to work in harmony. Do not introduce CCTV at the expense of other security measures. Remember, effective security lighting can be of greater benefit than the use of CCTV.

I would recommend anyone considering CCTV to seek clarification of the require- ments of the Data Protection Act by looking at the Information Commissioner’s website: www.ico.gov.uk.

The CCTV camera should be in a fixed position without pan, tilt or zoom facility and should only view your own property or immediate surrounding area (to view your perimeter or vehicle). Should you breach this you may contravene legislation such as the Human Rights Act and Privacy laws.

Within the UK we have more public and private CCTV cameras per person than anywhere else in the world, other than America. The question you need to ask yourself is ‘What do I want CCTV to achieve?’. Many existing systems in my experience fail to satisfy users’ expectations.

31 VILLAGE NEWS Use of CCTV is a serious matter which should only be considered if professional advice is sought from reputable companies registered with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) such as NACOSS or SSAIB. You should look at the NSI website www.nsi.org.uk.

If you would like further advice on CCTV or any other crime reduction matter please feel free to give me a call.

Mark Howells, Crime Reduction Adviser, Tandridge (Tel: 101 x 37044 E-mail: 14615@ surrey.pnn.police.uk)

LOCAL POLICE NEWS

Unfortunately there has been an increase in thefts from sheds and vans in Tatsfield. Things being left in the garden are also being taken. We need to make life more difficult for these opportunists and here are a few simple steps:

Firstly don’t leave things laying around in view as this is an open invitation. To van users, I know it’s a pain but when working out of view of your van always lock it.

For all those with sheds, think about layers: a big padlock on the outside, an alarm on the inside and chain your larger equipment together. It’s all about delaying and making life difficult. You can also make your goods less attractive: scratch your postcode on every tool box and panel of your equipment. Use a black marker to write your post code on things.

These measures may help reduce your chances of becoming a victim of crime, so go into your garden and think, "How easy is it to steal my things and how easy is it to sell them on?"

PCSO Terry Pearson

DO YOU NEED A FRIENDLY DRIVER?

If anyone in the village requires transport to attend hospital or the doctors’ surgery for medical or other appointments, our team of volunteer drivers are here to help. Just ring Sylvia on 577524 and she will find a driver to meet your request. The cost is only the driver’s petrol expenses and a nominal amount for administration costs.

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NORTH DOWNS SINFONIA SPRING CONCERT

Tatsfield concert-goers were treated to a veritable feast of music as the locally-basedNorth Downs Sinfonia presented their Spring Concert in the Village Hall on 11th May.

Expertly directed by Francis Griffin, the evening began with a concert-performance of the Overture and operatic highlights of Bellini's Romeo and Juliet, which draws its inspiration from the same sources used by Shakespeare. The Overture - much in the Rossini style - not only set the scene for the drama, but also drew some fine playing from the NDS musicians, notably from Jonathan Wood (horn) and Lucy Freeman (piccolo).

The arias and duets which followed traced the tragic love triangle between Romeo, Juliet and Tebaldo. An excel- lent choice of soloists saw an outstanding Nina Alupii-Morton (mezzo- soprano) cast as Romeo and a brilliant Viki Hart (soprano) making her Tatsfield debut as Juliet. The sheer musicality and versatility of the soloists enabled them to tackle the arias, duets and much-deserved encore (Lakme's Flower Soloists Nina Alupii-Morton and Viki Hart Duet by Delibes) with consummate ease and precision. We look forward to their return in the future.

After a short interval the NDS delivered a most exciting and enthusiastic rendering of Beethoven's 8th Symphony. The attack and pace of the opening bars told me that this was going to be a dazzling performance - and so it was, so full of contrast and colour.The even-numbered symphonies of Beethoven tend to be happier than those with odd numbers and this is certainly the case with Number 8 which went some way to counter the sadness and tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.

The NDS is playing again in Tatsfield on Saturday 9 November, when their Leader Sylvia Seaton will be the soloist in "A Viennese Evening". Please avoid disappoint- ment and book early!

David Preston

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HAZEL BAKER 19 August 1918 to 21 March 2013

Hazel Baker was one of twelve children. Her child- hood years were spent in White Cottage at the end of Redhouse Road, and Ivy House (which was near St Mary’s Church) before moving to Lusted Hall Lane.

Hazel enjoyed attending Tatsfield School to the age of 14. The years that followed saw her work for families as a mothers help. She then joined the ATS (the Auxiliary Territorial Service) which was the women's branch of the British Army during the Second World War. It was during her time in the ATS that Hazel met Alec Baker when he was building a property in Westmore Road with his father. They were married in 1941 when they were both 23 years of age at St Mary’s Church.

While at Lusted Hall Lane Hazel and Alec’s son Robin was born. A few years later the family moved to Whitewood Cottages which was to remain Hazel’s home for the rest of her life. Soon after moving in daughter Susan was born, followed by another daughter Linda. When the children were old enough Hazel worked again as a housekeeper. One house in particular that she worked for was The Chestnuts in Ninehams Road. She also worked Saturday afternoons for the family at the draper’s shop in Westmore Road.

Sadly Hazel lost Alec in 1991. The family were surprised how well she coped. It was to be 22 years that Hazel was to be on her own.

Hazel thoroughly enjoyed her garden and along with Alec spent many happy hours tending to the plants and vegetable patch. She was very proud that they didn’t have to buy any produce as it was all home grown.

Along with the garden, Hazel enjoyed being a member of the Not So Young Club and Short Mat Bowls Club. She was an active member of both clubs until the age of 85, when her age began to catch up with her. Hazel was still doing her own cleaning and going out to the shops, but eventually around 90 years of age, she stopped going out

Hazel loved spending time with her family and looked forward to birthdays and Christmas when all the family would gather together. She gained great pleasure in the visits from her 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

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Hazel has one surviving sibling, a sister Ivy who lives in Oxted and was still visiting her sister into her late eighties.

Hazel was proud to be asked to officially open a new Tatsfield History display at the East Surrey Museum in Caterham in 1997. She had her photo taken, received some flowers and the story made headlines in the Surrey Mirror.

Hazel spent 72 years living in Whitewood Cottages. It was only earlier this year that her health deteriorated and she went in to hospital. She recovered enough to go in to respite for a few weeks before hopefully being able to return home. Unfortunately she was only in the home for 5 days when she passed away in her sleep.

The family would like to thank all concerned for their kind words to them at this time.

The Baker family

VILLAGE WEBSITE NEWS www. tatsfield.org.uk

Do you buy or sell Items on the Internet? If you prefer to buy or sell items locally, why not use the new links on the Village Website home page?

Village Website all a-Twitter. If you're a Twitter user, you'll be familiar with @TatsfieldTweet, but if not, and you're intrigued by what Twitter is all about, you can now see the latest Tatsfield Tweets on the Village Website home page, so why not take a look?

Worried about Internet fraud? Have you ever received suspicious looking emails? In that case, check out Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud and internet crime reporting centre. Click on the Action Fraud logo in Crime Corner on the Village Website, or go to www.actionfraud.police.uk, where you can find information on how to protect your computer, report any scams you think you have come across and read about the 30 different types of online scams in existence. You have been warned !

The Village Web Team - Email: info@ tatsfield.org.uk

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LITTLE ACORNS PRE-SCHOOL

We’ve only half a term left now until the end of the school year, when we say goodbye to a large number of children at Little Acorns who will be heading off to ‘big’ school in September.

So for our final half term we will be concentrating on the move to ‘big’ school and trying to make this as easy for the children as we can. We have the crossing lady from Tatsfield School coming in to visit us and explain to the children what she does and how important it is that they cross the road safely. We are also going to borrow some lunch trays from Tatsfield School and practice having lunch and carrying the trays! All the children will have the opportunity of visiting their new schools too, which is very exciting for them.

During all of this, we also won’t be forgetting about Father’s Day on 16 June. We also have our proposed visit to Godstone Farm on 8 July which all of the children are welcome to join us on. If you need any more information on this please see Jackie or Julie.

Finally at the end of the year, we will be having a small leavers’ party and graduation and we’re hoping to be able to sing a few songs to the parents, carers, grandparents etc. We will also be holding our annual Sports Day (weather permitting!) and as soon as we have a date for this, we’ll let you know.

We have had to move our previously advertised Ladies Night to the 29 June; tickets are on sale now so buy them while you can as this event has proved to be very popular in the past! More details are on page 46.

Our afternoon sessions are now beginning to fill up but there are still a few places left if anyone is interested. If you would like to register your children with Little Acorns for either our morning sessions (3-4 year olds) or our afternoon sessions (2-3 year olds) please contact Julie Barlow on 541103.

Helen Hartley, Vice-Chair, on behalf of Little Acorns Pre-School (Tel: 576871)

THE NEXT TANDRIDGE BULKY RUBBISH COLLECTIONS

We have had two so far this year and two more remain, but not until 14 September and 7 December.

36 VILLAGE NEWS OXTED CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

citizens Do you have some time on your hands? Would you like to put your advice bureau talents and experience to use, gain new expertise and help your community? Volunteering with your local CAB is a great way to pick up new skills, make friends and feel part of an enthusiastic team. Last year the Citizens Advice service helped 2.1 million people with 7.1 million prob- lems. But it’s not just worthwhile - volunteering can also be fantastic fun and hugely rewarding. We need more volunteers to join our team here at Oxted CAB. We are looking for people to train for two roles – Adviser and Receptionist. What do these posts involve? Advisers interview clients, provide information and advice, help them negotiate with people such as creditors or service providers, make phone calls on their behalf and draft letters. They look at a client’s situation holistically as opposed to looking at their problems in isolation from one another.

Receptionists manage ‘front-of-house’, greeting clients and ensuring they know what is happening and how long they may have to wait. They explain the services available, monitor waiting times and record information.

For these roles you need to be good at listening, have an open and friendly manner when talking to people, have basic computing skills, be open minded and non- judgmental and enjoy helping people. Full training is provided.

What about the time commitment? We ask people to volunteer for one whole or two half-days a week. Interested? The website www.citizensadvice.org.uk has more information – log on and click on “Volunteering”, or contact us direct on 01883 715525 and ask to speak to Lesley or Julie, or e-mail us at [email protected]. We’ll be very happy to discuss the various roles and training programmes, and answer any questions you may have.

BARN THEATRE AT OXTED

PAUL WEAVER as ELVIS and TOM JONES with STARMAKERZ DANCERS 7.45 pm on Saturday 8 June Tickets from www.barntheatreoxted.co.uk or 01959 561811

GOOD COMPANY – LOVE STORY 7.45 pm on Wednesday 19 – Saturday 22 June Matinee 2.30 pm on the Saturday

Tickets from www.barntheatreoxted.co.uk or 07547 575513

37 VILLAGE NEWS THE GAS MAN COMMETH TO MANOR ROAD

We recently had a new gas supply laid to our property in Manor Road for which British Gas had occasion to close the road to vehicles. We would like to thank our neighbours for their understanding, patience, and forbearance during the course of this work which caused a degree of disruption to all. We were given just two days notice of this following our application in November last year. Fortunately, with the help of the Gas agents (the guys digging the road), the road was only closed for a day and a half, and everything is back in business.

Jim and Sue Cuddy

PS The photo below shows that, whilst this work was taking place, motorists driving along Ricketts Hill Road past the junction with Manor Road were given an interesting choice of routes!

THINK BEFORE YOU LIGHT A BONFIRE!

There is no law against having a bonfire and there are no set times restricting when they can be lit. But smoke from a garden bonfire in an area where other people live can seriously affect their enjoy- ment of their gardens and can force them to go inside. There have already been complaints this summer of bonfires lit thoughtlessly and at unsuitable times. Please think of others who may be affected before you get out the box of matches!

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If materials are dry and burn quickly creating little smoke, there is usually little problem, providing the smoke does not blow towards others inside or outside. Damp vegetation, however, does not burn well and produces lots of smoke over a long period. You can yourself compost garden waste or you can take it to the Composting Scheme in Approach Road or to the Surrey County Council site at Bond Road, Warlingham.

TATSFIELD GARDEN TOUR 2013 - SUNDAY 16 JUNE

· Your chance to visit some village gardens – all very different! · Five individual gardens (one of which is just outside the village), . plus the Allotments plus the Composting Scheme. · Four of the five individual gardens are taking part in the Tour . for the first time. · Refreshments as you go round. No charges – just optional . donations to charities. · All the details in the leaflet coming with this magazine. · Arranged by Tatsfield Horticultural Society.

MAGAZINE MATTERS

Cover Photo: This shows the scene last month at the Village Hall at North Downs Sinfonia’s marvellous Spring Concert, with the two soloists, the orchestra and the first two rows of the audience. There is a review of the concert on page 33.

Inserts: Three leaflets come with this magazine – Tatsfield School’s Wild West Summer Fair on 8th June, the Tatsfield Garden Tour on 16th June and Giles Hawkes Opticians.

Next Issue: The next magazine covers two months – July and August. Contributions should be with the editor by 16th June. The editor’s contact details are on page 14. We want to receive your stories, news, comments and suggestions!

Advertisements: We have nearly 100 local advertisers, who all advertise for a year at a time. You will find their adverts in the front and back of the magazine. Have a look, for you will find a local supplier of a wide range of goods and services.

TATSFIELD IN BLOOM COMPETITION The Tatsfield in Bloom Organising Committee have decided to give this competition – which is for the best front gardens, back gardens, hanging baskets, etc. in the village – a rest this year. However, the intention is to start again next year, perhaps organised in a different way.

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VACANCIES FOR JUNIORS IN THE BADMINTON CLUB

Any boys or girls in the village wanting to learn how to play badmin- ton or improve their game? Details can be found in page 75.

SADDLE UP FOR AIR AMBULANCE BIKE RIDE

Life-saving charity Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance is appealing for cyclists to join its new-look Double 100 bike ride this summer. The 100 mile or 100 km ride on 23rd June will this year start and finish at the Surrey and Sussex helicopter base at Redhill Aerodrome. Both new routes take in all coun- ties covered by the two helicopters and the 100-mile route will passed through Marden in Kent – the home of Kent Air Ambulance.

More than 80 riders including Air Ambulance crew members and former patients took part in the inaugural Double 100 from Dunsford Park, raising £12,000 for the charity.

Organisers are aiming for more than 100 entries in this year’s event which has kindly been sponsored by Howard Cundey Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents, Asda, Warburtons and Wellbeing People.

The Double 100 is open to regular and occasional cyclists with feeding stations along the scenic route. To register go to www.kssairambulance.org.uk/FundRaising/Double100CycleChallenge. For more information call Julie Clare on 01622 833833 or email [email protected]. ü RESULTS OF SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS The result of the election for the Warlingham Division (which includes Tatsfield and Titsey) on 2 May was: David Hodge (Conservative) 1444 votes Martin Haley (UKIP) 1075 “ Simon Morrow (Lib Dem) 743 “ Sarah MacDonnell (Labour) 146 “ The turnout in the Warlingham Division was 34.1 %. In Surrey as a whole the turnout was 30 % ie in Surrey, 7 out of every 10 people did not bother to vote.

The political make up of the 81 County Councillors now is:

58 Conservatives 3 UKIP 9 LibDems 1 Labour 9 Residents Associations/Independent 1 Green Party

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“SHOW ME A MOUNTAIN” BY MAUREEN MCMULLAN

Many readers will remember David and Maureen McMullan, who lived in Ship Hill – in a house now called “The Chestnuts” – in the 1960s and 1970s. It was here in Tats- field that David and Jeff Smith developed the unique range of Crayford convertibles, including of the Mini, Cortina and Corsair, which were sold world wide. You can read all about it in a book “The Crayford Story” written by David and released last year.

About to be released now is a book written by Maureen about an epic family expedition across the Sahara and central Africa in 1974 – “Show Me A Mountain”. To cross the Sahara in the early seventies presented many problems in connection with the sup- ply of fuel and water, apart from the security issues. To do so without joining a convoy and without modern navigation aids was an added risk and to do so with three young children was regarded by some as plain foolhardy. The family consisted of Maureen, David and their children Peter (12), Sean (10) and Sarah Jane (8) as well as a friend of Maureen’s, Dr Susan Cole.

Many of the dreaded things did in fact happen. They did run out of fuel in the Sahara. Their water containers were stolen one night. Sean was nearly killed when he was working under the Land Rover and one of the jacks slipped. And David was captured by an army patrol in the Central African Re- public. To complete the ten thousand mile journey, starting in Tatsfield and finishing on the edge of the Indian Ocean, without a really disastrous mishap was the result of careful planning and some luck.

It must stand out as one of the most courageous and successful family expeditions ever to cross Africa. It required a leader with truly special qualities and Maureen certainly had those. Sadly, Maureen died in 1990.

The book is published by Authorhouse UK and costs £11. Copies are available from Barry Priestman – email [email protected] or write to Ideal Publications, 58 Geraint Road, Downham, Bromley, BR1 5DX.

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OUR FAIRTRADE VILLAGE

Since 2009 Tatsfield has been a Fairtrade Village – formal recognition from the Fairtrade Foundation that we meet their five goals which aim to raise awareness of Fairtrade issues among villagers, community businesses and organisations as well as the Parish Council.

So has the work of the Fairtrade Group made a difference? We would be very interested to hear from you. Perhaps you now look for the Fairtrade logo on tea, coffee and sugar when you do your weekly shop. Maybe you have tried a few Fair- trade snacks such as raisins, peanuts or chocolate bars. Or has our Fairtrade Status made no difference at all to your shopping habits?

We have created a Fairtrade Village website. Do take some time to read about past Fairtrade Village events in Tatsfield as well as more general information about Fairtrade - www.tatsfieldfairtradevillage.weebly.com.

Many people say they are put off buying Fair- trade items because they can cost more money. When you learn about the conditions that many producers and workers in developing countries endure for meagre wages, it helps you to under- stand why we, in the developed world, ought to reconsider what is a reasonable price for tea, coffee, cotton clothing or chocolate.

You can contact us through the website and also through our Twitter account https://twitter.com/TatsfieldFT and our Facebook page. Alternatively you may wish to write to the Fairtrade Village Group using the box at Linda’s. We look forward to hearing from you.

Every time you choose to buy a Fairtrade product you are sending a tangible signal that it matters to you that the farmer who grew the food, or the worker who sewed together the garment, was paid a fair wage and could work in safe surroundings enjoying reasonable breaks. Fairtrade makes a difference to them – give a hand up and not a hand out.

Hilary Harber, Tatsfield Fairtrade Group

43 VILLAGE NEWS SUSAN COMPLETES THE LONDON MARATHON!

I started training for the London Marathon in January and trained hard through the cold, wet winter. It came as a surprise to wake on the morning of the marathon to find the sun shining and a crisp frost on the car windscreen. I had been really excited in the weeks leading up to the event but on the day before nerves set in as to the enormity of what I was undertaking and the events of the previous week at the Boston Marathon.

I arrived at the blue start on Blackheath an hour and a half before the official start time, handed in my baggage and walked round the enclosure, where runners were queuing for toilets, rubbing deep heat into muscles and securing their shoe tags and numbers.

The minute’s silence at the start was very poignant and runners wore black ribbons which they had been given at the Excel when they registered earlier in the week.

The atmosphere and crowds were amazing; people lined every part of the course, in places four or five deep. Running through Surrey Quays, people were having BBQs by the side of the road and I even saw three men sitting on a leather settee drinking beer. Children held trays of fruit and jelly babies to help with an energy boost. There were cheer leaders, bands, orchestras and drummers who gave it a party atmos- phere. I spent most of the time waving and smiling at people who were calling my name and encouraging me to keep going.

Susan (second from the right) and family

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My family followed me round the course. They had made big banners and were wearing green Macmillan t-shirts, so I was able to spot them easily.

There were misting showers round the course to run through and at various fire stations firemen used their hoses to help the runners keep cool, all of which was very welcome in the heat.

I ‘hit the wall’ at mile 20 when I realised I still had an hour to run and that it was the furthest I had run in training. By mile 24 along the Embankment, a lot of runners were now walking and the soles of my feet were burning and felt like lead weights. I was sure I would have blisters at the finish. By mile 25, I could feel cramp setting in, in both my thighs, but I was determined to keep going. If I stopped and walked I would never get running again. I did ask myself, what was I doing? ..... and decided in future that I would stick to half marathons!

What a relief and joy to get over the finish line and be handed my medal (I didn’t take it off until I went to bed that evening). The pain in my legs was excruciating and I told myself, never again! After lots of stretching, the pain in my legs had gone but I had not anticipated the bruised toes and lost toenails!

To finish off the day all the family went out together for dinner and shared our stories and experiences. It was an evening of great laughter! A big thank you to family, friends, neighbours and villagers for their sponsorship and words of encouragement. I raised £552 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Would I do it again? Yes, as I had set myself a target of 4 hours 30 minutes and finished in 4 hours 36 minutes, but not next year!

Susan Biancofiore

THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT SO FAR

To date individual villagers have contributed over £500 to our Tatsfield in Bloom fund. We are very grateful for this support and have ordered the plants which will brighten up the village and planted up the mangers and baskets ready for display. All the work has been done by our volunteer team.

We are still raising funds which, we hope, will help us to replace the seating around the pond and extend our project planning. If you wish to donate please leave your contribution at Linda’s (any cheques payable to Tatsfield in Bloom please) or phone me on 577724 to arrange collection. Many thanks.

Carol Gaskell

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TEA DANCE SOCIALS

The dates for the next Tea Dance Socials are Wednesdays June 19, July 17 and August 14, from 2.15 - 4.55pm in the Village Hall. The price is still the same at £6 each and that includes a cream tea, a raffle and quiz complete with prizes. You don't have to be a Fred or Ginger to come and have a good time because no-one looks at what you are doing with your feet! It would be nice to see some more ladies please? Any enquiries to Dave Bishop on 577550 or e-mail [email protected]. Rosemary and David Brown at the tea dance in April

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49 EVENTS CALENDAR JUNE

1 Sat 10am Churchyard Tidy Up - StM 10am-12noon Community Composting - Allotments 11am-12noon PC Café - Bakery

2 Sun 10am Open the Book - All Age Service - StM 10.45am Ramblers Walk - Off Chart Lane, Brasted 11.30am Holy Communion(Book of Common Prayer) - StM 3-5pm Chuch Teas -CH 3 Mon 9.30am Tots on Top - CH • 1.30pm Bridge Club - WIH 2pm Microsport - VH • 7.30pm Art Group - VH • 7.30pm Yoga - TPS 8.15pm Bingo -TVC 4 Tue 7pm Scouts - SH • 7.30pm WI Meeting - WIH 5 Wed 10am-12noon WI Pop In - WIH 2.30-3.30pm PCSO Rachel Gridley Surgery - AMB• 6pm Cubs - SH 6.30pm Netball - CGA • 8pm Yoga - VH • 8pm Explorers - SH 6 Thur 9.15am Morning Prayer - StM • 10am Over 50s Yoga - WIH 2pm Scrabble Group, Scrumdoone, Greenway 2pm WI Darts - WIH • 5.30pm Brownies - CH • 7.30pm Duplicate Bridge - WIH 7.45pm Tatsfield Singers - TPS • 8pm Table Tennis - VH 7 Fri 2pm Short Mat Bowls - VH • 5pm Badminton Juniors - VH 8pm Badminton Club - VH 8 Sat 10am Churchyard Tidy Up - StM 10am-12noon Community Composting - Allotments 10.30am-12.30pm WORLD WIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC - The Bakery 11am-12noon PC Café - Bakery 12-3pm TATSFIELD SCHOOL WILD WEST SUMMER FAIR - TPS 9 Sun 10am Sung Eucharist - StM 11.30am Holy Communion(BCP) - StM 3-5pm Church Teas - CH 10 Mon 9.30am Tots on Top - CH • 1.30pm Bridge Club - WIH 2pm Microsport - VH • 7.30pm Art Group - VH • 7.30pm Yoga - TPS 7.30pm Parish Council Meeting - AMB • 8.15pm Bingo -TVC 11 Tues 2pm Not So Young Club - WIH • 7pm Scouts - SH 7.30pm Tatty Knitters - The Bakery 12 Wed 10am-12noon WI Pop In - WIH • 6pm Cubs - SH 6.30pm Netball - CGA • 8pm Yoga - VH • 8pm Explorers - SH 13Thur 9.15am Morning Prayer - StM • 10am Over 50s Yoga - WIH 2pm WI Darts - WIH • 5.30pm Brownies - CH • 7.30pm Duplicate Bridge - WIH 7.45 Tatsfield Singers - TPS • 8pm Table Tennis - VH 14 Fri 2pm Short Mat Bowls - VH • 5pm Badminton Juniors - VH 8pm Badminton Club - VH 15 Sat 10am-12noon Community Composting - Allotments 11am-12noon PC Café - The Bakery 7.30pm TATSFIELD SINGERS CONCERT ‘CENTURY OF SONG’ - VH Venues AMB - Aileen McHugo Building • CGA - Community Games Area • CH - Church Hall • FC - Furze Corner SH - Scout Hut • StM - St. Mary’s Church • TPS - Tatsfield Primary School • TVC - Tatsfield Village Club VH - Village Hall • WIH - Women’s Institute Hall

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16 Sun 10am Sung Eucharist - StM 10.30am Ramblers walk - Shoreham Station Car Park 1-5pm TATSFIELD GARDEN TOUR • 3-5pm Church Teas - CH 17 Mon 9.30am Tots on Top - CH • 1.30pm Bridge Club - WIH 2pm Microsport - VH • 6pm Beavers - SH • 7.30pm Art Group - VH 7.30pm Yoga - TPS • 8.15pm Bingo -TVC 18 Tues 1.30pm Not So Young Club - WIH • 7pm Scouts - SH NOT SO YOUNG CLUB OUTING (CHECK TIMING) 19 Wed 10am-12noon WI Pop In - WIH • 2.15pm Tea Dance Social - VH 2.30-3.30pm PCSO Rachel Gridley Surgery - AMB • 6pm Cubs - SH 6.30pm Netball - CGA • 8pm Yoga - VH • 8pm Explorers - SH 20 Thur 9.15am Morning Prayer- StM • 10am Over 50s Yoga - WIH 2pm WI Darts - WIH • 5.30pm Brownies - CH 7pm THS GARDEN VISIT - Cottage Farm Gardens, Cudham 7.30 pm Duplicate Bridge - WIH • 8pm Table Tennis - VH 21 Fri 2pm Short Mat Bowls - VH • 5pm Badminton Juniors - VH 8pm Badminton Club - VH 22 Sat 10am-12noon Community Composting - Allotments 11am-12noon PC Café - The Bakery

23 Sun 10am Sung Eucharist - StM • 3-5pm Churh Teas - CH 24 Mon 9.30am Tots on Top - CH • 1.30pm Bridge Club - WIH 2pm Microsport - VH • 6pm Beavers - SH • 7.30pm Art Group - VH 7.30pm Yoga - TPS • 8.15pm Bingo -TVC 25 Tues 1.30pm Whist - WIH • 7pm Scouts - SH 26 Wed 10am-12noon WI Pop In - WIH • `6pm Cubs - SH 6.30pm Netball - CGA • 8pm Yoga - VH • 8pm Explorers - SH 27 Thur 9.15am Morning Prayer - StM • 10am Over 50s Yoga - WIH 5.30pm Brownies - CH • 7.30pm Duplicate Bridge - WIH 8pm Table Tennis - VH 28 Fri 2pm Short Mat Bowls - VH • 5pm Badminton Juniors - VH 8pm Badminton Club - VH 29 Sat 10am-12noon Community Composting - Allotments 11am-12noon PC Café - The Bakery 30 Sun 10am Sung Eucharist - StM 11am Ramblers Walk - Rosemary Lane near Bewl Water • 3-5pm Church Teas 7-9pm St.Mary’s Youth Group - CH JULY 1 Mon 9.30am Tots on Top - CH • 1.30pm Bridge Club - WIH 2pm Microsport - VH • 7.30pm Art Group - VH • 7.30pm Yoga - TPS 8.15pm Bingo -TVC 2 Tues 7pm Scouts - SH • 7.30pm WI Meeting - WIH 3 Wed 10am-12noon WI Pop In - WIH 2.30-3.30pm PCSO Rachel Gridley Surgery - AMB • 6pm Cubs - SH 6.30pm Netball - CGA • 8pm Explorers - SH 4 Thur 9.15am Morning Prayer - StM • 10am Over 50s Yoga - WI 2pm WI Darts - WIH • 5.30pm Brownies - CH • 7.30pm Duplicate Bridge - WIH 7.45pm Tatsfield Singers - TPS

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Sunday 21st JULY 2013 3 p.m.

PLEASE COME AND JOIN THE ‘HORTI’S’ FOR

A TEA PARTY ON WESTMORE GREEN

We are hoping to serve lots of villagers a cream tea to celebrate the summer and the many green fingered residents of Tatsfield who enter or visit our Horticultural shows, buy plants from our sales, visit our gardens and use the allotment and composting sites.

Book ahead by calling Carol Gaskell on 07815 775859 or

emailing [email protected]

We will have tickets (£5:00) on sale from the beginning of July and some will be available on the day (£6:00)

N. B. In the event of inclement weather we will decamp to the Village Hall

Carol Gaskell on behalf of Tatsfield Horticultural Society

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THE CHARTWELL CANCER TRUST

The Chartwell Cancer Trust, which has its office in the Aileen McHu- go Building in Tatsfield, is a charity providing financial support for the Chartwell Cancer and Leukemia Unit in the Princess Royal University Hospital at Farnborough. It spends all its time raising funds for the Cancer and Leukemia Unit. One of its latest efforts was by two of its supporters, Kevin Neath and Ashley London, to run the recent London Marathon for the charity, which they did successfully, raising more than £1,000 each. To find out more about the Trust, have a look at their website – chartwellcancertrust.co.uk or phone 570322.

Their next running event is the British London 10k on Saturday 14th July. The Trust has a team of 18 runners taking part. If you would like to join the team, phone 570322. EVENING GARDEN VISIT TO COTTAGE FARM GARDENS, CLACKETS LANE, CUDHAM ON THURSDAY JUNE 20TH AT 7PM.

This year the Horticultural Society are visiting the above gardens with the kind permission of the owner Phil Baxter. The cottage garden is about an acre in size with no lawns but lots of exciting treasures to see! It is self-sufficient for the family, growing vegetables and fruits and also includes many raised beds growing vegetables for exhibition.

You will also enjoy smelling the highly scented rambling roses and clematis tumbling from the trees and pergolas as you wander amongst an inspirational mix of traditional cottage garden planting consisting of delphiniums, foxgloves and canterbury bells. The tropical gardens, which also include some in the greenhous- es, have bananas, daturas, cannas, tree ferns and echiums. There are hanging baskets and pots which cascade with exotic ferns. The wildlife pond and surround- ing wild planting encourage birds, butterflies, frogs, newts and dragonflies. There is a fernery, a large rockery, grass borders and the national collection of rhipsalis cactus. There is also a huge collection of plants for sale.

We will enjoy our evening with refreshments of tea/coffee and biscuits at the end of our ‘wanderings’ for a small charge of £6 per person. Please can you phone me if you are interested and if you would like to car-share on the evening.

Sue Warren (Tel: 542892) TATSFIELD PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION 100 CLUB

100 Congratulations to the 100 Club winners for April: 1st prize: Nigel Gracie £40.50 2nd prize: Dave Eames £27.00 3rd prize: Pete Harrison £13.50

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Tatsfield Art Group Exhibition Sunday 7th July 10am to 5pm

Tatsfield Village Hall Ship Hill

Free Entry Browse or buy Cream Teas - Raffle

Display of Art from Tatsfield Primary School

54 VILLAGE NEWS TATTY KNITTERS We had a lovely crafty evening in May. Lovely cakes! June brings World Wide Knit in Public week, so on Saturday June 8th we will sit outside the Bakery (just inside if wet) in the morning from 10.30 to 12.30 and knit. Please feel free to join us. We will have the usual tea and cakes. On Tuesday June 11th it will be our usual evening meeting in the Bakery from 7.30 – 9.30 pm. Buy your own drink, cakes provided. Any craft welcome.

Val Quick (Tel: 576264)

DESKS FOR SALE Three Office Desks For Sale, Red Metal Frames, Light Grey Formica Top, Flat Pack: Desk 1. 148cm long x 76cm wide x 70cm high with modesty panel. One mobile drawer unit with three drawers. £20 Desk 2. 148cm long x 76cm wide x 70cm high with modesty panel. One mobile drawer unit with one drawer and suspended file drawer. £20 Desk 3. 70cm long x 76cm wide x 70cm high with modesty panel but no drawer unit. £10 Free local delivery. Ring Brian on 540944 or 577503.

WESTERHAM FINE ARTS SOCIETY

Our meeting in May was hugely amusing, entertaining and educa- tional. Our speaker Linda Smith, an Art Historian, gave a beauti- fully illustrated lecture – “Great Tarts in Art: High Culture and the Oldest Profession”! - commencing with the Court Favourites of King Charles 2nd. We gained great insight into the “titles for favours” culture. Wonderful portraits were interspersed with Hogarth’s and Gilray’s visual commentaries. Linda took us on a journey through the centuries, covering Victorian values and brought us right up to date with an image of Christine Keeler! Her knowledge and humour were warmly received. On Wednesday 5th June Richard Ormond, one of the world’s leading authorities on John Singer Sargent is coming to Westerham to give a lecture. He is Sargent’s great-nephew, and will be talking about this fine artist from a very personal point of view. Richard has been Director of the National Maritime Museum and Deputy Director of the National Portrait Gallery. He has written numerous books about JSS. Do look at our new website www.westerhamfinearts.weebly.com for more information about the Society.

Marril Gibson

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St Mary’s with the Tatsfield Community Children and Young People Children and young people are an integral part of life at St Mary’s. Throughout the year, including Sundays, there are a number of different events and activi- ties for children and young people Sunday Mornings at St Mary’s. The first Sunday of the month is our ‘Open the Book service’. This is an all-age service where everybody stays in church together. The service lasts around 40 minutes and includes a mixture of chil- dren’s songs and more traditional yet still accessible hymns. Children are usually involved in this service in various ways including reading, leading the prayers, drama, waking us all up with very enthusiastic percussion and teaching the adults actions to a song! The Children’s Choir also sing at this service. On the other Sundays everybody starts in church and then the children go to the hall for their own activities, coming back later to share with the adults what they have been doing.. We have two children’s groups – Little Fishes for the under 5s and Stepping Stones for the 5-11s. Other activities for Children. Easter and Summer Holiday Clubs, Children’s Choir, Children’s Concert, an orchestra for special services, Messy Church (held at St Peter’s), and a weekly toddler group, Tots on Top for pre-schoolers and their carers. 11+. In recent years an increasing number of children have been involved in lots of different ways with St Mary’s. In recent months there has been considerable thought and conversation as to how we can build on this to cater for secondary school aged children. In January 2013 we put in a grant application to the Croydon Area Mission fund for money to start a youth club. Our application was successful and we received £2160. Amongst other things we have invested in a table tennis table, a multi games table and several bean bags! We held the first youth club on the 28th April and intend to do so on the last Sunday of every month from 7-9pm in the Church Hall. Anyone in school years 7-11 is very welcome. For more information on any of the above contact Louise at the Rectory, 01959 577289, [email protected].

Big Issues 2 At the first of this year’s series Fr James Percival, our Team Rector, gave a personal view of the current debate about the church’s approach to homosexual relationships, and same gender marriage, to a packed hall. It usefully brought out the difference between the media image of the national church and the approach of many of those who work within it in our parishes. Many within our Team now recognise that God’s love may be reflected in many different types of relationship. On the second evening, Revd Pr Mary Seller spoke of some of the ethical questions that arise in the light of our advancing understanding of genetics. In her own career she has welcomed the opportunity to find new ways of alleviating suffering using such knowledge and related this to her approach to Christian ethics. With such advances comes the need for responsibility and judgement: human cloning would not be appropriate.

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St Mary’s Youth Group This got off to a great start with 9 youngsters enjoying an evening of table tennis, table foot- ball, Wii challenges, time lounging on beanbags, eating tuck and talking with friends. Youth Group will be 7-9pm on the last Sunday of each month and anyone in school year 7-11 is very welcome. For more info and for registration forms contact Louise, details above. Open The Book (OTB) The May service, ‘The Bubbling Pool’, focused on an account of one of the healing miracles Jesus performed. A number of children acted out the story, the children’s choir sang and children of all ages joined together in joyful percussion playing! The next OTB is on June 2nd at 10.00am. Everyone is welcome to join us. The choir for youngsters now meets in church for practice from 11.30am to 12 on the last Sunday of each month and will sing at the OTB service the following week. New members are very welcome to come along.

Ascension Day, 9th May. Dawn service and breakfast Well over 20 locals and visitors managed to get to St Mary’s for the 6am service. It was good to see friends from other local churches and to enjoy breakfast that had been prepared by Madie Langford – a remarkable achievement since she had returned from the Iona trip late the previous evening! Iona 3-8th May

Several of the St Mary’s congregation, together with others from our Team church- es, spent an enjoyable and fulfilling few days on the island of Iona thanks to a trip organised by Louise.

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Holiday Club Wednesday July 31st to Friday 2nd August There will be another Holiday Club this summer for rising 5s to 11 year olds. Book the dates now. More details and booking details in next month’s magazine.

Holiday at Home Week 27th –30th August For those who may not be able to get away this August, and even for those who are, we are planning another “Holiday at Home” week. Please put the date in your diary now if you think you might like a change of scene and something a bit different to do. This year we are also linking up with the NSY Club for a coach trip to Eastbourne on Tuesday 20th August. Further details in next month's magazine.

St Mary’s 100 Club There are still a few numbers available if you would like to join for £12 100 per year. Results from the May draw: No.26 Norah Skinner £25 : No.28 Susie Cook £15. Please contact Maureen Perrin on 577679 for further details.

Churchyard The grass is now growing fast and we are grateful to those who spend time keeping it under control. If you value our churchyard as a special place for all in our village, please consider whether you might give a little time to helping with its upkeep. There is a variety of jobs involving varying degrees of exertion. This could be at our next tidy-up morning (1st June) or at any other convenient time. For further information please phone 577598. Flowers Rota for June: June 2nd: Pauline Conlon June 9th: Pauline Conlon June 16th: Kay Roberts June 23rd: Kay Roberts June 30th: Shirley Murgatroyd

For all enquiries about flowers please contact Jan Maynard on 577659. Parish Records 27th April Interment of ashes of Paul McKeever 28th April Baptism of Abigail Muscat and Zachary Taylor 16th May Funeral and burial of Liza Player

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WOODPECKER CLASS LOOK INTO TATSFIELD'S PAST The children of Woodpecker class have been learning about the history of Tatsfield and have made a grasshopper using the natural resources found on the school field. Written below are some of the interesting facts that they have found out:

On 10th December 1935 a Belgian plane crashed into the hillside killing all 11 people on board. Ruby Mitchell and Elisha Gammon

Tatsfield church, St Mary’s, was built around 1075. Ruby Howard

John Surtees, the famous racing driver, was born in Tatsfield in 1934. Charlie Typaldo-Cole and Liam Ricketts

In 1929 the BBC built its receiving station just outside the village in Beddlestead Lane. It was one of the first to discover the world’s first satellite, Sputnik 1. Emily Alexander and Zoe Jones

My family’s house used to be a children’s home for kids to go to in the summer. Noel Stokoe

Tatsfield School was built on its first site in Church Lane in 1846 at a cost of £146. Chloe Hilditch

The snow was so deep in 1962 that helicopters had to fly in and drop food for animals and local people. George Lowe

My Mum and Dad’s first house used to be the old doctor’s surgery. Samuel Reeves

Two spies, who worked for Russia during the Cold War, used to live in Tatsfield. Albert Hunt

59 NIGEL’S NATURE NOTES Correspondence:

We begin this month with a message or two (or three) from Paul Tredwen:

(17.03.13) ‘After an absence of a few months, I spotted a Tree Creeper again in the woods behind me. It was sheltering under a branch from the persisting rain and stayed there for a good ten minutes. Hopefully, the resident Sparrowhawk was also taking a "rain check" (how I love the good ole U S of A) as sitting still for ten minutes can be dangerous to your health. I can only get away with nine minutes with my employers!

Not much else other than the three Yellowhammers hanging around, a Goldcrest popping in twice over March and five Red- wings on the ground in my garden.

Outside of our manor, whilst travelling up the M40, I spotted upwards of 15+ Red Kites flying together and in the trees. I often see them in pairs or groups whilst going up and down the M40, but never before in these numbers in the same location. Perhaps they could spare Tatsfield a few!’

It’s certainly been a long time since our last local Kite sighting was reported, Paul. Well done for noticing the Tree Creeper. They’re hard enough to spot when they’re moving yet alone sitting still in a tree! Two further messages soon appeared from Paul:

(14.04.13) ‘Just had five Yellowhammers feeding beneath my table – the most I have seen, so far, at one time. (Pray tell, is a flock of Yellowhammers called a "sledgehammer"?) A male Brambling still keeps appearing along with a few Siskins. My Goldcrest shows no fear and attacks my feeders whilst I'm often in the process of filling them up!’ (16.04.13) ‘Saw my first two Swallows today, down at Godstone.’ Presumably that’s your bird table, Paul? Or are the Yellowhammers now tame enough to invite indoors for a crumb or two? We’ve had a solitary Goldcrest here at home, but no sign of a Brambling or Siskin. I’m a little envious! Interestingly, I can’t find any reference to a collective noun for Yellowhammers. I guess that means it’s up for grabs. I’m going for, a ‘clout’ of Yellowhammers. Let’s see what other ideas appear over the next few weeks.

We had two emails from Julie Wood during April:

(08.04.13) ‘Early this morning about 6.30am a male Bullfinch landed near my pond. This is the first one I have seen this year. Last week a stag Roe Deer was in neighbour’s garden. He looked in good condition considering how cold it has been, but I have not seen him since.’

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(09.04.13) ‘A few moments ago a Siskin visited my feeding station and helped himself to Sunflower kernels. I got a good look at him – he was in his breeding plumage.’

I recall you reporting a deer sighting at the bottom of Greenway before, Julie. In fact, numerous sightings have been made in and around the village although usually the species isn’t known and a report isn’t made. On 8th March, I received a letter (yes, folks – ink on paper!) from Bob David also on the subject of deer, referring to their distribu- tion and numbers both in our neighbourhood and nationally:

‘There has been a lot of coverage in the national press this week about (the) increasing number of wild deer in this country and the damage they do. We certainly have seen deer along Ninehams Road and in the adjacent woodland more frequently in recent years and (have heard) similar stories elsewhere in the village. But, in fact, how widespread are they in Tatsfield? Do many of us suffer damaged gardens? Is our population of native birds suffering as a result, as (some newspaper) articles claim may be happening?’

This could turn out to be a juicy, controversial subject! Let’s begin by asking readers to write in with known locations of deer sightings within or around the village. Seen a deer or two historically or recently? Let me know!

And finally this month, a humorous anecdote from Liz Armitage (15.04.13):

‘We’ve got Robins nesting in our Kiwi Vine outside our bedroom – they have returned to the same nest as last year. Is that unusual? They are lovely, and don’t wake us up too early, which is a bonus. Also, we had a mouse in our greenhouse – thought we’d do the honourable thing and get a humane trap. We set it with ‘Maltesers’ (‘cos mice like chocolate) and caught it the first night. Only trouble was, it was soooo cold that it froze to death in the trap! Our grandchildren were mortified, so poor Granddad had to get his electric seedling warmer and put the trap on that so they would be comfy – we wondered if the little blighters were hopping about with burnt feet? PS: Alan thought we had another mouse in the kitchen because the ‘Maltezers’ were gradually disappearing – that ‘mouse’ never got caught!!!’

How wonderfully considerate, Liz! I think the second ‘mouse’ will become apparent when it is unable to fit into its bathing trunks!

We’re half way through the year and I’m almost up to date with your emails. So, now is the perfect time to write in with your news, views and observational reports.

What have you seen in your garden lately? Contact: [email protected] or drop in a note at Linda’s.

61 ‘THE HERBER’ “…WITH A SLICE OF LEMON”

Lemon and citrus flavoured herbs are so useful to grow, preferably just by the kitchen door so you can harvest just what you want when you need them. There are many avail- able, but let us concentrate on just four important lemon varieties that can greatly enhance many summer meals.

First on the list has to be perennial Lemon Thyme “Thymus citrio- dorus” (with many apologies to Dave Bishop for the use of Latin!). It is such a versatile and hardy herb, for instance the very strong lemon scent and flavour makes it perfect for adding when cooking fish - try tucking it into the cavity of trout, salmon or sea bass, before baking within an oiled or lightly buttered foil parcel. Alter- natively, chicken combines well with this herb, so try chop- ping young lemon thyme stalks and leaves over a chicken before roasting, adding a small “bouquet garni” into the chicken cavity of bay leaves, lemon thyme and parsley, all wrapped up in a small leek or wild garlic leaf for extra flavour. This is such an easy herb to grow; it prefers a free-draining soil with a sunny aspect, where it will reward you with attractive pink flowers and - like all thyme varieties - is also useful for adding to a rock garden. Therefore, I totally recommend you consider growing Lemon Thyme this summer.

Lemon Balm is a wonderful “Bee-friendly” plant that can live in any garden border or large pot as it can grow quite tall at around two feet. This herb has been known as a “cure-all” for centuries. Five leaves infused in a cup of warm water, then strained off and honey added is sup- posed to improve the memory if taken daily as a tonic! One Prince Llewellyn in Wales put his great old age down to this remedy, and over the centuries the leaves have been used to heal - amongst many other things - dog bites, skin wounds and depression (both probably caused by the former dog bites!). I recommend Variegated Lemon Balm, the specific variety growing in the Horse Trough in front of the Old Ship at present (so here we go with the Latin again!) being “Melissa Officinalis” - “Aurea”. Melissa is the old Greek word for “Bee”, and regular readers will know that anything labelled “Officinalis” is the “official” herb used in apothecaries’ workshops, therefore the safe one to use. “Aurea” is the variety with a beautiful golden glow, whereas bog-standard lemon balm can look, I hate to say, a little boring. Keep on cutting back to keep the new leaves brightly yellow, and use

62 ‘THE HERBER’ as a tea or tonic, plus chop fresh leaves over fish dishes and salads and make sure to make a white wine vinegar with lots of the older, stronger-tasting leaves for use on salads over the winter months. This plant is easy to root-divide in autumn, re-planting into some good new soil, as being such a vigorous plant it takes quite a lot of goodness out of the soil all around it.

For lovers of Italian and Chinese food, I recommend that Lemon Basil is added to your “Seeds-to-Buy” list, as it is not readily available in plant form at garden centres. It will keep providing aromatic leaves even throughout the autumn once strongly growing away, providing it is kept in a warm atmosphere such as a kitchen or greenhouse. So check out Lemon Basil “Ocimum citriodorum” in your favourite herb seed catalogue and give it a try. As with all basil varieties, the leaves are best used just at the point of serving, chopped finely or torn over the dish for best effect. Lemon Basil Pesto is something I am inter- ested to try, probably later in the year when the plants are at their largest and just “going over”. Pesto is such a good way to use up copious amounts of Basil leaves and I am going to add lemon juice to this variety together with the usual pine nuts, olive oil and garlic, for an interesting taste-twist for use with pasta and fish dishes throughout the winter months.

Finally, for those with a sweet tooth or Tatsfield craft workers who like to make pot-pourri’s and herbal sachets, I suggest that “Lemon Verbena” “Lippia Citro- dora” (citrus qualities shown again in its name) finds its way into your garden as soon as possible. With one caveat -this plant will not survive a Tatsfield winter unless totally protected from frost. But wonderfully fragrant leaves and pretty white flowers make it a good conservatory plant; just make sure it has heat throughout the colder months. I had a Lemon Verbena here for over ten years and it became a small tree in the end!

Uses are many and various. For instance, try chopping young leaves into apple jelly, giving a very attractive and different look to the jar. Add to fish and chicken stuffing recipes, or make herbal oils and vinegars, adding a few fresh leaves to each complet- ed bottle. Traditionally, Lemon Verbena leaves have been added to lemon cakes and home-made ice creams, or simply try chopping leaves over the top of shop- bought (much easier!). Craftily, whole leaves can be added directly to pot-pourris or combined with lavender and oatmeal in muslin sachets, to make fragrantly herbal (and cheap!) bath bags.

So ... lots of Latin, Lemon and Luscious tastes this month. Next time, and for the last herb article of this series, we look at my final “In Bloom” summer planting in the Horse Trough!

Lin Saines

63 DEBATER

NO WIN, NO FEE Some years ago an acquaintance told me he was taking his employer to court for wrongful dismissal and, as I knew that he never had tuppence to spare, I asked him how he managed to get the money for a solicitor. He tapped his nose and replied "No win, no fee" adding "It's not costing me a penny”. Scroll back now many years and think of Dave Bishop as a teenager just after the 1939-1945 war starting work at Butlins, which had fun fairs and holiday camps all over the country. They were places to go and forget your troubles and let your hair down. I found that the place was a joy to work at. The job started at 10am and went right on until 11pm and (if you wanted to) and it could be seven days a week. There was lots of loud music and lots of colour and laughter and altogether it was an attractive place to visit for many thousands of people of all ages. My job was to entertain the paying "customers" and at that time my idol was the film star, comedian, singer and dancer, Danny Kaye. I copied everything he did includ- ing the clothes he wore, his floppy hair style and his every mannerism. I knew every word of his songs and sang and danced them all to the "Butlineers" with gusto. The management loved it as well. Like most of my colleagues, I was in seventh heaven, the money was good and girls were in abundance. There were no drugs or drink to bribe any of them to have a good time. The girls came willingly and that meant chasing us so called "stars". Everything was great. Now scan forward loadsa years to this modern day and you must have felt personal loathing of the monster Jimmy Savile and later on, those dreadful men that have given drink and drugs to mere children and then "used" them over and over again for "business". It makes you glad and relieved to think that one youngster had the guts to eventually go to the police and get these monsters in court. But does it ever strike an odd chord with you that so many "stars" are being chased by the police for events that happened so many years ago by people who have made a complaint against them from "yonks" back. On the T/V the other day, one of the most amusing show presenters, Stuart Hall, was being escorted by police for offences committed many years ago, apparently. I thought the man looked totally confused and I was surprised to hear that he made a guilty plea later. But how does it happen that these people (men and women) are suddenly popping up all over the place and making claims against the likes of Jimmy Tarbuck, Dave Lee-Travis and others. It's just a thought but are they being approached by the "no win, no fee", business types as the way to make a lot of money perhaps? Now skip back the start of my Debater piece for this month and I was looking forward to hearing what the verdict was of the court regarding the acquaintance and his wrong dismissal. Yep, he did actually win the case and when he was coming down the steps outside afterwards, he said to his solicitor how pleased he would be to receive the awarded £14,000. His "legal no win, no fee eagle" replied "and that is exactly what I will be charging you for my services. The acquaintance didn't even have the bus fare home. Dave Bishop 64 THE NIGHT SKY IN TATSFIELD JUNE 2013 The ringed planet, Saturn, is now more evident in the evening skies and lies due south, at a height of 30 degrees, around 22.00hrs BST (10pm) in the middle of the month. Because Saturn’s axis of rota- tion is tilted by nearly 27° to the plane of its rotation around the Sun, we see the planet from a gradually changing perspective. At the moment its axis is not pointing directly at us which means that the rings are presented to Earth at an angle of 17°. The larger this angle is, the better our view of the rings. The position of Saturn during June is shown on the map along with the bright stars Antares (in Scorpio), Spica (in Virgo) and Arcturus (in Boötes) to aid identification. On June 21st we have the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. On this day the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky at noon, giving us the maximum number of hours of daylight. The Story of Time (part 1) Any times that I mention in these articles are given in either GMT or BST (which is GMT - Greenwich Mean Time - plus one hour), and whose reference point is the prime meridian at Greenwich. It is so easy nowadays to find one’s position using a variety of hand-held devices that it is hard to imagine how difficult it was to do this in the 17th century. In order to fix a position on the surface of the Earth we need to establish two co-ordinates. Latitude is the amount north or south of the equator and longitude says how far east or west of a certain point we are. Finding latitude was always a relatively simple exercise using the height of the Sun at midday or, in the northern hemisphere, the pole star (Polaris) could be used at night. Longitude however was a very different matter particularly when you were on the high seas and out of sight of land. Ways already existed to find this with varying degrees of accuracy, like the magnetic variation method that compared true north to magnetic north. There was also the lunar-distance method that relied on the position of the Moon compared to the background stars. The difficulty with this was that having made an observation it then took three to four hours to make the calculation to say what your current position was, or rather what it had been some hours previously. Also, of course, the Moon is not visible every night of the year. There were clearly too many variables for these to work accurately especially at sea and it was obvious to all those involved that a straightforward and reliable way of finding longitude at sea was required. In order to do this, King Charles II commissioned the Royal Observatory to be built in 1675 in Greenwich Park with John Flamsteed as the first Astronomer Royal. To be continued……. Brian Mills, FRAS

65 PUZZLE PAGE JUNE PUZZLE

Each of these is an anagram of a Tatsfield road or location. What are they?

HEAR QUEST STICKLER HILT MEN RESTEW OGRE A DRAMA MOUSER FREDDY OPENS ALIA

ANSWERS TO MAY ACTIVITIES PUZZLE

The remaining orders that Jemima included with ABC and ACB are: BAC, BCA, CAB, CBA, giving the 6 sequences of 3 letters.

Trying to list the sequences of six items e.g. A, B, C, T, W, Y gets very tedious as you may have found! So there must be a better way to get the answer. Jemima imagined including one more activity to the three above. Starting with ABC, the fourth activity, T, could be slotted into 4 places i.e. TABC, ATBC, ABTC, or ABCT. The same could then be done for the other five sequences of ABC i.e. each sequence of three letters gives 4 sequences when a fourth letter is introduced – so for 4 letters there are 4x6 = 24 sequences. Now imagine including a fifth letter into each of these 24 sequences, there are 5 places it could go, giving 5x24=120 sequences. Finally include a sixth letter into each of these 120 sequences, there are 6 places it could go, giving 6x120 = 720 sequences – rather more than you would want to list! Note that the answer corresponds to 6x5x4x3x2.

How about 12 letters? We can adopt the same approach as above and can hence calculate the answer as 12x11x10x9x8x7x6x5x4x3x2 = 479 001 600, getting on for half a billion! To get some idea of the size of this number, 479001600 seconds is over 15 years. Jemima had better plump for one sequence and get on with supporting our village organisations!

Gerald South

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66 CLUB NEWS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Spring Show “The auspices were not good. Winter’s icy grip held sway until well past the Ides of March and the gardens of Tatsfield seemed dead – or at least decidedly dormant.” So ran the opening sentence of my parish magazine article for the 2006 Spring Show. 2013 was not much different – though I believe the “icy grip” may have lasted even longer this time around, given the late Easter. It’s interesting that folk, and some scientists, report that much of our weather runs in 7-year cycles – spooky?

As in 2006, we on the committee were all feeling a little concerned that our usual entrants would not be feeling spring fever, and that many of the blooms would not be ready. Again we were saved by the bell (or the weather) and the spirit of horticultural enterprise which courses through the veins of our village. The 244 high quality entries (including over 100 in the horticultural section) put us “doubting Thomases” back on the straight and narrow. This was one more than last year – or an increase of 0.4% for the mathematically inclined.

The daffodils were of particular quality this time around – weather or not! Perhaps I am imagining it but there also seemed a wider selection of varieties than ever before – some of which we were pushed to recognise (entrants please put the variety on your

entry card if you know it!). The daffodils undoubtedly dominated proceedings, ema- nating a golden glow of Wordsworthian proportions – “The waves beside them danced; but they out-did the sparkling waves in glee.” There were fine examples – especially from Les Lyne, who ran out winner of the Derek Weller trophy for best daffodil, and Bob David among others.

There were other colours on display too – though the coming and going of the snow, plus temperatures worthy of Iceland (and I don’t mean the shop), seemed to have

67 CLUB NEWS done for the tulips and pansies somewhat. The few tulips that appeared early were crushed under drifts of the white stuff – I have a few out now – about 4 weeks too late! The primulas have been fantastic though since the weather improved and there were some lovely examples just in time for the show.

For those who prefer to garden indoors there was a wide range of less hardy plants on display. These were dominated by the bold strap-shaped leaves and trumpet- shaped orange flowers of Britta Erbes’ Clivia Miniata (or Natal Lily) – an extremely striking specimen indeed.

Thanks to the meticulous planning of the committee, the layout of the hall on show- days has been specially designed to ensure attendees receive a visual “smack in the eye” as they enter – in the form of the splendidly striking array of flower arrange- ments. These always seem to me like the product of a spirited cocktail of time, patience and imagination. The entries for “St Georges Day” bore an appropriately patriotic flavour – bold colours with the odd dragon peaking out! Suzanne Harrison actually fashioned a dragon from roses...... “Springtime” helped to underline the golden impact of the daffodils across the way – and lifted the heart with their yellows and greens (though take care though to fill the niche – wise words from the judge!). “Crowning Glory” was regally splendid – and a great deal of work had gone into fashioning flowers and foliage into regal head-ware – definitely fit for a queen. “Expresso” on the other hand, demanded a more subtle approach and the winner, Eileen Pearce, stole a march by matching the arrangement to the china. “Easter Delight”, the novice class, was full of entries that exuded life and sunshine (if only there had been some sun at Easter) – won by Linda Lambert. At the end of the day, Sue Warren proved the most consistent competitor and swept the silverware board in the category.

The craft classes were a little sparsely attended – though the quality, as ever, was very high. I was particularly taken with the mosaics – especially the clever sailing boat on the ocean by Rebecca Veale. The knitted cushion covers would have graced any shop window – particularly the striking green and turquoise example by Sylvia King.

The Domestic section was probably the most fiercely contested of all – with an amazing 43 entries in 7 classes. Perhaps the chilly weather had kept folk in the kitchen rather than the gar- den! There were a sumptuous array of marma- lades and chutneys – all beautifully presented – shame I was not allowed a taste. The smell of the savoury tarts certainly affected my olfactory nodes – even from several yards away. As you moved along the tables, this was surpassed by the amazing variety of loaves – which reminded Trish Riches judging me of my favourite French bakery. the Domestic section

68 CLUB NEWS Towards the kitchen end of the table the competition became really heated. Clearly cupcakes give you the freedom of expression you crave – at least when it comes to the icing – good enough to eat indeed. The honey cakes also looked delicious – though the need to wait for them to cool before applying the honey caught a few entrants out. The Men’s class, as ever, was well attended. This blatant sexism is probably illegal under European law but long may it continue! There were some fine examples of cookies – some more masculine than others. No worries – it’s healthy to be in touch with your feminine side – much more balanced.

Every year (this class has been going since 2006) the quality of the eggs improves. Bob David’s entry (not his personally - his hens’,) seemed particularly consistent across all 6 – something the judge looks for in particular.

This village really is blessed with some quality artists. Perhaps it will come to be known as the Tatsfield or “Surrey Hills” school in time! There was a real cross section of subjects across the four art classes – with 23 en- tries in all. These ranged from the Wind and Waves” which stimulated a number of entries genuinely evocative of a wild and woolly day on the coast, to a cat with what looked like real fur Steward Phil Brett checking the entries by Christine Stainer (it wasn’t – so the animal rights protesters can resume their seats). The winter wonderland class certainly wasn’t short of sub- jects from recent months either. Still life is not a personal favourite but there were some really thought provoking entries in this class – with the bold tomatoes by Jean Thomson standing out in particular.

The photographic section was again very varied with some genuine quality, inter- laced with genuine humour (particularly the “English Patient” and “Crocodile Dun- dee”). The recent conditions again presented a number of opportunities – especially for Tatsfield trees in the snow, and Phil Brett captured a particularly fine, crisp morning on the golf course. The photo collages were of particularly high standard and Roger Pearce’s entry would sell well as a poster for the next meeting at Charing races. Phil Brett won the Ray Collins Trophy.

The children’s classes showed some real artistic promise (Art class entrants for the future) right across the age groups. In the youngest group Toby Veale, Ben Longley and Zach Horton produced some very jolly lambs, frolicking in a North Downs field, and really excelled with their colourful potato prints. Lewis Longley and Heather Evans both stood out in the 5 to 7 class. I see serious competition coming in the future –

69 CLUB NEWS particularly within the Longley family! Lucy Coop’s bright orange giraffe stood head and shoulders (literally) above the other entries in the animal sculpture class. These included a very colourful and creative “herd” of spiders, ladybirds and chickens. There were a number of examples of very creative use of graphics to advertise the Games Area (Gracie Horton and Eleanor Evans) and to design a logo for the allotment scheme (Sam Fuller and Peter Harber). Indeed Peter’s entry, which was particularly pleasing in its simplicity (modern yet rural!), has been selected by the allotments committee to be adopted as their official logo.

The whole occasion – especially the riot of colour and warmth of feeling - was a welcome reminder that spring really is here at last. This feeling has only been slightly tempered by the 3 inches of snow that have just finished falling!

Judge Richard Abbott and steward Jon Allbutt

Phil Clark, local businessman, financial adviser, and co-ordinator of the Tatsfield Community Responders, kindly presented the trophies. Phil’s act was followed by Jon Allbutt, who whipped the remaining audience into a frenzy of bidding to auction anything left over.

The trophy winners at another very successful and enjoyable Spring Show were:

Colegate Challenge Cup (Horticulture) Bob David Peter Hallam Trophy (Children) Gracie Horton (aged 11) Theobald Cup (Arts and Crafts) Sylvia King Tom Rushen Cup (Domestic) Nicola Reeves Sue Warren Trophy (Flower Arranging) Sue Warren Emily Streets Cup (Best Individual Flower Arrangement) Sue Warren Ray Collins Trophy (Photography) Phil Brett Derek Weller Cup (Best Daffodil Exhibit) Les Lyne Tatol Trophy (Art) Linda Lambert

Congratulations to all who helped make the show possible.

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Footnote: Those who follow my comments on wildlife, and bees in particular, will have been pleased to see that “Europe” finally did something right! Fifteen countries voted in favour of banning pesticides containing neonicotinoids – enough to create a 2 year moratorium to begin no later than 1st December. The UK did not support a ban - it argues that the science behind the proposal is inconclusive. It was among eight countries that voted against, while four abstained. In this sort of case the “benefit of the doubt” must be given to the species most at risk i.e. the bee!

Future Events

Sadly, we have had to cancel our planned visit to Hyde Hall on 9th June. However, you will find details of our other summer events elsewhere in the magazine:

Sunday, 16th June Tatsfield Garden Tour (page 39 and leaflet coming with this magazine)

Thursday, 20th June Evening Garden Visit to Cottage Farm Gardens, Cudham (page 53)

Sunday, 7th July Summer Show (details on page 20 of the Society’s Year Book)

Sunday, 21st July Summer Tea Party on Westmore Green (page 52)

Guy Deterding

WI

At our annual meeting in May members elected a committee of six. We hope two more members might join us to make up the numbers for a full committee. Pat Walsh, Angela Sawyers and Maureen Perrin agreed to continue as President, Secretary and Treasurer respective- ly. We discussed a WI resolution concerning the demise of the High Streets and Tatsfield’s opinion will go forward to the National AGM for further action. Regular activities include Keep Fit, Craft, Darts and Whist plus the occasional visit to the Barn Theatre. On Wednesdays there is a Pop-In at the WI hall in Paynesfield Road from 10 am – 12 noon. Anyone in the community is welcome for a cup of tea, a chat and some company. Finally, we are always happy to see new members. There is as much or as little as you want to do and you would be most welcome. Sylvia Waters

71 CLUB NEWS

NOT SO YOUNG CLUB In spite of the chilly and wet afternoon, the club enjoyed a very pleasant salad lunch at our meeting last month, with all the usual trimmings and a most congenial atmosphere. There was a plentiful amount of everything and a wide choice. The quiches were provided by Andy Shrubb and Norah Skinner, a beautiful pavlova, trifle and plum tart by Doreen Heywood, jellies by Jean Richardson, hard boiled eggs by yours truly and ALL the shopping by Michael and Enid Garrard! And, of course, a goodly amount of prizes for the raffle, including two geranium plants supplied by Pam Miriam. A rather humorous tale was supplied by George Shaw, which amused everyone. Our next meeting on the 11th June is at the usual time of 2 o'clock and I believe we are planning a couple of games of Bingo. We will give the times and venues again for the 18th June outing at that meeting. Babs Heffernon (Tel: 540602)

RAMBLERS

We have three walks arranged this month – starting at Brasted, Shore- ham and Bewl Water. The details are below. Don’t hesitate to join us if you have not been on one of our walks before – you will be made very welcome, as will your dogs if you wanted to bring them along. Just turn up or phone us beforehand if you want to know more.

Date Sunday, 2nd June Meet 10.45 am Off Chart Lane, Brasted. Drive up Chart Lane. About 300 yards after “Badgers”, between the bends, turn left towards Chartfield Farm, right into the first entrance (“Little Cacketts”) then right again into the field to park. (Map ref: TQ471544) Walk 5 miles. To Ide Hill, stopping at The Cock Inn. Uphill on the way there and down hill on the way back. Some woodland walking and some scenic views. Leader Ann Kerr

Date Sunday, 16th June Meet 10.30 am Shoreham (Kent) Station Car Park (Map ref: TQ525614) Walk 5 miles. To Romney Street. Three steep hills. Pub stop at the Fox and Hounds Leader Carol Vening

Date Sunday, 30th June Meet 11.00 am Rosemary Lane, near Bewl Water. Follow the A21 south from the A25. South of Lamberhurst, pass the turning on the right which is signposted to Bewl Water. About 1½ miles after this, at the sign for

72 CLUB NEWS Springwood Trout Fisheries, turn right into Rosemary Lane. Park where the lane runs alongside the reservoir. (Map ref: TQ700320) Walk 5 miles. Stopping at The Bull, Ticehurst, for lunch. Leader Jean and Dudley Turner

Angela and Roger Sawyers (Tel: 577434)

1ST TATSFIELD SCOUTS

This month you will begin to see us all focusing our attentions on our main fundraising event of the year – THE SCOUT SUMMER FETE on SUNDAY 7th JULY held on the Village Green with the theme this year being ‘Music through the Ages’. The money we raise on and before the day will be put towards Scout funds for the replacement of important and essential equipment as well as building and vehicle maintenance which benefits all the sections. Since the last summer fete we have had new security fencing around the perimeter of the HQ, upgraded and repaired all the electrics and fire signs as well as purchased a new large gas grill plate and other equipment for us all to use.

The usual ‘crowd pullers’ will be present on the day – burgers (with our new grill plate earning its keep) , ice cream, popcorn, Pimms and beer tent, refreshment and cake marquee, plants, books, bric-a-brac as well as the Horticultural Society marquee and lots of visiting stalls and much, much more.

This year we will be running a dog show with lots of categories to enter, prizes to win and of course best in show to award. So make sure you bring your pooch on the day to enter. We very much rely on help from our group parents and the local community too and your attendance on the day is essential for its success – so put the date in your diary.

We are collecting contributions for the fete; we require bottles of all descriptions for the Bottle Tombola and good quality toys and games for the Toy Stall, books and items for the White Elephant Stall. We also need china of all descriptions suitable for the Crockery Smash. So if you can spare any tins, cans, bottles, toys, books, china, glass, gifts and most of all any time, all contributions will be very greatly appreciated. If you make or sell anything and would like a stall on the green this year, please do not hesitate to contact me as we are always looking for new things.

Finally we will be out and about the village over this month with all the Cubs and Scouts selling our raffle tickets which you have always been so generous with in the past. So please support us again this year and let’s make this a day to remember. Once again we have lots of lovely prizes and days out to win. Let’s just keep our fingers crossed for a lovely summer’s day.

Helen Clarke, Group Scout Leader (Tel: 01883 380742; Mob: 07736 230068; Email: [email protected])

73 SPORTS ROUND UP

TATSFIELD VILLAGE CRICKET CLUB The Juniors have joined the North Kent Junior league and play in the SE Division 4 (pairs) for this season. Teams are of 10 players, batting is in pairs with each pair batting for 4 overs for a total of 20 overs per innings. All players, except the wicket-keeper, must bowl at least one over and no more than three. If a batsman is out they carry on batting but runs are deducted. The format is designed to ensure that every player is actively involved throughout the game. Their first ever competitive league game was played on the 17th May at Farningham Cricket Club and an exciting game resulted in a win for Tatsfield by just 2 runs.

The Juniors are currently awaiting delivery of their new portable net for use on Friday evening coaching sessions and more league matches are already arranged, with the next being a home game on Thursday 23rd May against Chislehurst. Simon Fisher

OTHER TATSFIELD SPORTS CLUBS Short Mat Bowls Club: Play in the Village Hall on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Contact Pam Cawley on 564254. Table Tennis Club: Play in the Village Hall on Thursday evenings from 8 pm. All welcome. Just turn up.

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TATSFIELD BADMINTON CLUB

The club field four teams in the Croydon and Edenbridge leagues and have just completed their games for the winter season. The leagues are very competitive ones and two of the teams - the mixed and mens team playing in the Croydon league – have done especially well. The results for the season are:

Matches Games P W D L W L

Croydon Mixed 10 8 0 2 54 36 Croydon Mens 6 4 1 1 28 8 Edenbridge Mixed 6 0 0 6 16 38 Edenbridge Combination 8 3 1 4 22 26

The club held its end-of-season Match Pairs Tournament in the Village Hall last month, with ten pairs competing. The morning session was won by Julie Barlow and Max Roux-Martyn and the afternoon session by Jacky Thomson and Charlie Brown. In the final, Julie and Max came out on top, overcoming Jacky and Charlie by 25-16. Julie already has her name on the trophy but Max’s will appear for the first time. The finalists are pictured below with club captain Ollie Carr.

The club continues playing during the summer with club nights at the Village Hall from 8 pm on Fridays. Any new members with some playing ex- perience would be welcome.

The club also has a junior section which also plays all the year round on Friday evenings and which benefits from coaching. There are some vacancies in the group for Year 5 and Year 6 children (who play from 5 to 5.45 pm) and in the group for Years 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 children (who play from 6.30 to 8 pm). Anyone interested in joining should contact Ollie Carr (Tel: 07709 817347) or Gordon White (Tel: 07706 052775) or me.

Bob David (Tel: 577357)

75 THE TATSFIELD GARDENER JUNE NOTES . There is an old saying “If the Oak be before the Ash we will have a splash, but if the Ash be before the Oak we will have a soak”. Rarely accurate and not based on any science that we know of, it is nevertheless something that us weather nerds look at every year. It is a close run thing this year but I am satisfied that the Oak has it and so that means we are going to have a ‘splash’ of summer rain, or not as the case may be! Although the season is now very late, some estimates put it at up to four weeks, growth is steady and so far (late May) we have been free of the late frosts. This has been a superb spring for flowers lasting for weeks longer than usual – not much late frost, not much heavy rain and not much in the way of damaging winds.

Amongst the excellent displays has been the early flowering Clematis Montana available in white, pink or deep rose (Montana ‘Rubens’). Looking at the local displays I couldn’t help notice a reluctance to prune it properly, after flowering, to stop it becoming too large, and heavy. This plant can grow to such a size, and weight, that it can bring down fence panels! So be warned and wait until the last flowers fade and then prune it firmly back into shape. If it has become too big for its space it is possible to prune it hard although that can reduce next year’s flower. The prunings are ideal for our community composting team to shred and add to our award winning ‘Black Gold’ compost made entirely from local waste brought to the site in Approach Road. So bag it up take it to the site any Saturday morning from 10.00-12.00.

My plant for the month is the Fuchsia, one of my very favourite species. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and it ranges from hardy forms (Mrs Popple) all the way to tender species (Fucshia boliviana) that must be kept in a frost- free environment, preferably a heated conservatory. In between there are endless colour combinations for containers, the flower border and hanging baskets - you can even train them as a standard plant. It is true that they need to be started early in baskets and this may require some protection from late frosts but once they start flowering they will not stop until the frost gets them. There are a few ‘rules’: remove dead flower heads and any seed, trim back stems that become woody (summer prune), give a liquid feed little and often, and most of all do not let them dry out and become stressed as this will stop the production of flowering wood. They will keep over winter in dry compost and a frost-free spot. At dusk on a warm summer’s evening you might notice a very large moth-like insect hovering as it seeks out the nectar from the flowers – this is in fact likely to be one of our native Humming Bird Hawk Moths. Many is the time I have tried to take a photograph and only managed to capture a bit of a wing - yes they hover but then move on quickly!

Jon Allbutt (Tel:577100 Email:[email protected])

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Telephone: 01959 577585 Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm Tel: 01959 570000

77 BIGGIN HILL HERITAGE PLASTERING GARDEN MANAGEMENT

NO JOB TO SMALL FREE ESTIMATES 07710622237 or 01959540615

78 Curtains & Blinds.

Supplied & Fitted.

Vast range of fabrics available.

e-mail: [email protected]

Yogalats Classes in Tatsfield

Over Fifties class WI Hall Paynesfield Road Thursdays 10am 11.15am

Mixed classes Tatsfield School Hall Mondays 7.30pm 8.45pm and Biggin Hill WI Stock Hill Tuesdays 7pm 8.30pm

All welcome, bring mat and blanket. Come and get fit, flexible, feel fabulous.

Phone Margaret on 07778 566503 or go to www.yogalats.com

79 RST RST

• Double glazed units made in 24hrs • Misted and broken units • Handles, hinges and locks replaced • Glass table tops cut and polished • Patio door wheels/runners • Burglary damage repairs • All insurance work • Contract glazing • Trade counter • Large selection of framed mirrors • Double glazed windows and doors Bob Carlile 12 Rosehill Road, Biggin Hill, Westerham, Kent TN16 3NF Mobile: 07899 995218 Website www.rstglazing.co.uk

01959 571200

80 BEAVER WATER WORLD ANIMAL & REPTILE RESCUE Waylands Farm, Approach Road, Tatsfield,TN16 2JT Tel: 01959 577747 Fax: 01959 577444 Web: www. beaverwaterworld.com Email: [email protected]

Open every day 10 am - 5 pm

SEE Beavers, Parrots, Owls, ring tailed Lemurs and lots more in our landscaped grounds * Indoors - Burmese python and various other snakes, green Iguanas, Bearded dragon, 9ft Asian water monitor, 6ft Caiman crocodile, Cuban red Iguana * Art gallery

WE DO Birthday parties, photographic days, keeper for a day, see our website for details or pop in and pick up a leaflet. * Café and Aquatic shop on site Look forward to seeing you soon Charity No: 1063373/0

81 01959 509179 www.benasa.net

• Blinds for the Home or Office giving free professional design advice on all our products • Verticals, Rollers, Venetians,Romans, Pleateds, Perfect Fit, Conservatory Blinds, Plantation Shutters, Awnings • Reliable and friendly customer service providing expert measuring and fitting

82 Call Your Local! Plumbing & Heating Engineer Gas Safe Registered Competent Plumber

• Complete Gas heating systems installed • Systems Updated • Heating systems flushed and cleaned • All gas appliances fitted •Hot water cylinders replaced • Cold water storage tanks • From Kitchen taps to a complete new bath room suite

Free Estimates Phone Ian 01959 577538 M: 07766 454367

David Smith General Builder (Inc HILLS BUILDERS est 1948) 3 St Catherine’s Cross Bletchingley, Surrey, RH1 4PX 07754 848061 or 01883 742851

Conversions, Extensions, Driveways, Groundwork Bathrooms, Kitchens, Plumbing, Heating, Bricklaying Plastering, Electrics, Decorating

FREE ESTIMATES ALL WORK GUARANTEED REFERENCES AVAILABLE

83 Gutter Repairs & Cleaning Patio & Driveway Cleaning Window Cleaning Facias, Soffets & Conservatory Cleaning Waites Windows

RING TERRY FOR A FREE QUOTATION ON 07703 519353 / 01959 577613 E-MAIL: [email protected] FOR A FRIENDLY & RELIABLE SERVICE ALWAYS G. A. LAKE Tree Surgeons

All Tree Work undertaken

Stump Removal and Grinding

All debris removed Free Estimates Fully Insured

01959 571722

84 W. UDEN & SONS LTD.

Family Owned Funeral Directors Est. 1881

BIGGIN HILL 186 Main Road TN16 3BB Tel: 01959 573130 24 HOUR SERVICE , 7 DAYS A WEEK

PLEASE COMPARE OUR PRICES OUR SERVICE AND OUR VEHICLES

Private Chapels of Rest Pre-paid funerals available

CONTINUING TO BUILD ON THE FAMILY TRADITIONS OF PERSONAL AND CARING SERVICE FOR OVER 100 YEARS IN THE AREA

Branches also at Petts Wood, Sidcup, Eltham, Dulwich, New Cross & Camberwell

www.wuden.com

85 PARK HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES St Davids Cottage, Johns Road, Tatsfield, Westerham, TN16 2AP

For help and independent advice on: Investment Planning your Retirement School Fees Planning Inheritance Tax Planning Life Assurance

Telephone: 01959 570699 Email: [email protected]

H Lilley & Co Ltd.

For all your Electrical, Plumbing and Heating requirements, come and see us. We will be pleased to give you a quotation and as much helpful advice as possible.

Armoured & General Cables, Lighting, Lamps, Distribution Fuseboards, Heaters, Water Heaters, Extractor Fans, General Plumbing Goods, Boilers and Central Heating, Dimmers, Security Lighting, Conduit and Cable Bathroom Suites,Showers & Shower Enclosures and So Management Systems, Motor Control Equipment. much more. Let us design your new Bathroom with our new Visit our showroom Bathroom Design Programme and see how we can help you! 161 -163 Main Road, Biggin Hill - 01959 572000 Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5,30pm, Sat 8.30 - 1.00pm

86 Having a Party or a Function?

Need a Face Painter ?

Call Sandra on 07951 196722 or 01959 570798

DIGITAL AERIAL SYSTEMS Caterham

- Freeview HD - Digital Aerials - Freesat - Extra aerial points - Plasma/LCD installs - Sky TV installations - All work undertaken - Free estimates - All work fully guaranteed

07866 368259 01883 373044

87 88 TATSFIELD GARAGE ORPINGTON SAAB 7 Paynesfield Road Tatsfield TN16 2AT Tel: 01959 574737 Mobile: 07956 458323 Email: [email protected] www.orpingtonsaabltd.co.uk/ Price includes free collection and delivery, Courtesy car and complimentary wash and vacuum.

ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF VEHICLES

LADY CLEANER

Experienced, mature and honest

References available

Sharron Bullen

01959 509595

07504 259421

89 KESTRELS CHILDREN’S CENTRE Would like to say a BIG HELLO To All The Parents OF Under 5’s Who Live in TATSFIELD (Do you know there are currently 76 of you !) Kestrel is based in Caterham, but our Outreach Team are happy to visit you at home to help with any family hiccups that may be troubling you: In the past we have helped families to work through issues such as: · HEALTH: Breast feeding & weaning advice, baby massage, toilet training, child development & individual needs of children, smoking cessation & healthy eating · FINANCE: Including guidance on benefits, tax credits, budgeting & dealing with Loan Sharks · EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT: Including literacy, numeracy, language, access to Job Centre Plus & WEA · RELATIONSHIP ISSUES: Parenting, Separation & Divorce and the effect on the family We can also be contacted via Tatsfield school or T ots on Top. Join us on Facebook, by typing Kestrels Children’s Centre into the group search facility or alternatively view our web site for more information www.kestrelschildrenscentre.co.uk To arrange to speak to us call Tara on: 01883 348641

RAY DRY

ALL TYPES OF MAINTENANCE AND DECORATING No job too small 01959 577340 07774 651166

90 PROPERTY RESOURCE LTD MIKE COSGROVE PAINTING DECORATING We are an independent letting agent based in GARDENING Tatsfield covering a wide area in the South East. We have extensive experience in all aspects of property management and offer an exceptional service to both landlord's and tenants with compet- itive fees for both landlord's and tenants. For more details please call 01959 574237 mobile 07900 696871 email [email protected] or write Tel:01959 564081 Roland House, Borough Road, Tatsfield, Kent TN16 2LA. M: 07789 190774

M.J. Cannon Construction specialising in NEW BUILD - Extensions - Screw Piled Foundations REMEDIAL - Underpinning - Crack Repair - Structural Reinforcement Systems Associated building works undertaken 40 years experience in construction industry. References available. Martin Cannon Tel: 020 8657 1067 Mob: 07885 743699

91 SURREY’S LARGEST TIMBER & FENCING CENTRE RYALL & EDWARDS LTD Established 1922 GREEN LANE SAWMILLS OUTWOOD SURREY RH1 5QP TEL: 01342 842288 FAX: 01342 843312 www.ryall-edwards.co.uk Fencing Specialists

Oak and softwood fencing and gates. Lap closeboard, willow and trellis panels, concrete posts and gravel boards, chainlink, wire, agricultural fencing, acorn and ball finials, hardware stocked. Timber Merchants

Carcassing (pressure treated dry graded), shed grade, standard and top quality joinery imported timbers - sawn & par mouldings - architraves, skirting, window sections, door linings, matching shiplap and flooring, sheet materials. Oak beams & quality air dried oak cut to your own specification. Home grown & imported hardwoods. Home & Garden

Variety of trellis, arches, rustic (chestnut and softwood) and machine round poles, logs (collection only), bark, woodland mulch and surface woodchip, 'log roll' and willow border edging, grooved decking, newel posts, handrail and spindles.

MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8AM – 5PM * SATURDAY 8AM – 2PM TRADE & RETAIL / DIY WELCOME *

92 “Busy little bees come to Honeys Nursery”

Ÿ Centrally located in Church Road, Biggin Hill, Safe secure enclosed building and grounds

Ÿ Established in 1995, Accredited and Ofsted rated “Outstanding”

Ÿ Flexible hours between 7.30 am and 5.55pm

Ÿ From Birth to 11 years in our Nursery, Pre School and Kids club settings

Ÿ Term time or all year options, 15 hours free government funding for 3 year olds

Ÿ Small friendly, long standing fully qualified and CRB checked staff team

Ÿ Freshly cooked lunches. Traditional values, stimulating environment

Ÿ Large outdoor play area and its very own Forest School sessions

Telephone: 01959 540366 Email: [email protected] Website: www.honeysnursery.co.uk

93 B.A.L. LEECH

ALL TYPES OF WOODSTONE CERAMIC TILING LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING DESIGN, ESTABLISHED CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE 40 YEARS

All aspects of hard landscaping and garden REASONABLE maintenance provided. RATES 07879 028 988 01883 722 589 TELEPHONE [email protected] 01959 577628 www.woodstonelandscaping.co.uk 07802 445518

94 Mobile Chiropodist

Chiropody undertaken in the comfort of your own home

Mandy Gifford M.Inst.Ch.P, H.P.C. registered

Registered Member of the Institute of Chiropody and Podiatry

Tel: 01959 540715 Mob: 07944 763045

95 01959 541511 www.bigginhillcarrental.co.uk We offer a reliable, friendly service for competitive car, van and self-drive minibus hire, so if you are looking for a quality vehicle then look no further, you have found the right place. We also have motorhomes on fleet for you to hire for your holiday!

96 DAVID WAITE Private & commercial Tel: 01959 541083 Mobile: 07949 307906 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Grass Mowed.Tree Work Hedges Cut/Turfing Overgrown Gardens Winter Tidy Ups Snow Cleared Patios. Sheds Erected Fencing & Repairs Brickwork Repairs Gutters Cleaned & Repaired External & Internal Painting

Fully insured

97 DAVE JEFFERY

Complete Decorating and Property Maintenance Service Domestic and Residential Electrical Services Full or part re-wire (NAPIT Registered and Part P approved)

UPVC/Aluminium Windows, Doors & replacement glass units supplied, fitted and serviced

•• FOC quotations and advice •• all work considered •• fully insured••

Tel: 07776 025404 or 01732 863726 ** Email: [email protected]

DRAIN MAN DIRECT COLIN RADFORD 24 hours – 365 days Blocked Drains PLUMBING AND Toilets – Sinks HEATING Baths – Showers ENGINEER Soak Aways CCTV Surveys Guttering Drainage Installations “Normandale” Paynesfield Road ALL AREAS COVERED Tatsfield

Phone: 01959 577525 FREEPHONE: 0800 731 2365

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