Volume 14 Issue 1 SPRING 2016 WEST END
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Volume 14 Issue 1 SPRING 2016 WEST END NEW GARSONS RESTAURANT OFFICIALLY SPRING HAS ARRIVED ON WEST END POND OPENED BY MAYOR OF ELMBRIDGE THE SWANS ARE POSING FOR PHOTOGRAPHS See report inside AND THE DAFFODILS ARE IN FULL BLOOM! WEST END VILLAGE HALL – a call for support The Hall is the much-loved heart of our village, and is used extensively by many local organisations. Our occupancy ratio across the year is very high at about 75% – almost all the term-time morning and afternoon sessions are fully booked throughout the year. The Hall is home to a wide range of users. Morning term-time sessions are booked by West End Playgroup, and afternoon users include dance classes, Bloo House School and the Bridge Club. Eve- ning users include the Cercle Francais, Soundbath, Ember Lodge, and West End Film Club. As many of you probably know from personal experience, the Hall is very popular as a venue for children’s parties at the weekend. There are a number of evening sessions available for anyone who would like to book the Hall. The Hall is run by a group of trustees nominated from users of the hall, together with village representatives. Most of the trustees have served on the committee for many years. I am very grateful to the management committee of Kay Moulton as lettings secre- tary, and Di Gibson for her work in organizing maintenance for the Hall. Paul Gibson has recently taken over as treasurer. After 18 years as lettings secretary Kay will be retiring at this year’s AGM, and we will be seeking a replacement. We have two vacancies – for lettings secretary, and secretary to the committee - and I would be delighted to hear from any villagers who would be interested in filling these vacancies. Our AGM is on the 17th May in the village hall at 8pm, and all villagers are welcome to attend. Robin Crane, Chair, West End Village Hall 01372 470281 110318_Village News Friday, March 11, 2016 16:04 page 1 MagentaYellowBlackCyan WINTERDOWN WI THE HOSPITAL OF SANDON, ESHER On reading “The Little Guide” to Surrey by J Charles Cox, At the beginning of December 2015 Winterdown held its Christ- first published in 1903 I found this little gem “Adjoining the mas meeting. We had a ploughman’s supper provided by the com- station is Sandown Park Racecourse. Here stood the old hos- mittee, played games and struggled with a quiz. Everyone enjoyed pital of Sandon dedicated to the Holy Spirit”. The hospital the social evening and the opportunity to talk to friends. was founded in Norman times and was eventually absorbed In January, the first meeting in 2016, 22 members came to listen to by a London Hospital 500 years ago. On researching British Colin Parrish give a talk entitled ‘Queen Victoria’s daughters’. History on-line I discovered the very interesting history of This was a fascinating account of their lives, marriages and their ‘The Hospital of Sandon’. It was founded at the beginning of children. We were awash with names and dates by the end and the reign of Henry II by Robert de Wateville. It was aug- wished we could retain all that information. mented in the reign of Henry III by Willam de Percy with an In spite of the wet weather and muddy conditions this winter the income of 20 marks which Salley Abbey, Yorks, paid him Walking Group managed a couple of walks one along the towpath for the manor and forest of Gisburn together with 80 acres of to Hampton Court and a visit to Wisley to see the garden illumina- land in Leicestershire. This augmentation was granted to the tions. A planned walk around Ripley had to be postponed because master and brethren of the hospital for the purpose of support- of the mud but some members visited Sunbury Walled garden to ing six chaplains for divine offices within the house. On see some amazing Embroidery exhibits on show in the gallery. William de Percy’s death his heart was buried before the In February Grace Evans from Chertsey Museum gave a talk Lady altar in the chapel of this hospital, where the body of his about the Dress and Fashion on board the Titanic with lots of illus- wife Joan was also interred. The Warden and brethren were trations including some actual photos taken on board when it set covenanted with Sir Wymond Ralegh to keep a lamp and ta- sail. These photos had survived because the photographer only per of two pounds weight burning before the Lady altar when- sailed as far as Ireland before disembarking. ever masses were said. On the 3rd of February Claremont Fan Court School held a dress In 1331 a licence was granted for the warden and breth- rehearsal for their production of ‘The Sound of Music’. Six mem- ren of the hospital of Sandon by Kingston to acquire in mort- bers went along and thoroughly enjoyed the very professional per- main (inalienable possession of lands or buildings by an ec- formance of all the pupils who took part. clesiastical or other corporation) land and rent to the yearly At the Dress value of £10. The Hospital found itself in dire straits that rehearsal at Clare- year and the Bishop issued a commission, consisting of Rich- mont Fan Court ard, Chaplain of Walton and William de Holton, Constable of School. Farnham, to inquire into the condition and administration of the house. The custody of the hospital was awarded to the Bishop to John de Crokford and the wardenship kept vacant until November 1333 when the brethren were allowed to elect Photograph: and they chose John de Crokford, the appointment was con- M. Scales firmed by the Bishop. In 1338 the brethren were all dead, except Crokford who was asked to resign. John Askham took up office, but Crokford refused to give up possession, both were summoned to appear before the Bishop’s commissionary for inquiry but there is no record of the outcome. The Black Death swept through the hospital in early 1349 killing the warden and Visiting the brethren, but the Bishop of Winchester boldly held an ordina- Embroidery tion that summer in the Chapel of the house. Exhibition at Over the next 25 years the hospital was the subject of Sunbury improper administration by various wardens including Walled William Masse and at the institution of John Carles, as War- Garden. den in 1391, he was pledged to keep an inventory of the goods of the hospital and return an annual statement of ac- Photograph: counts. However on 15 June 1400 he was cited to show why M. Scales he could not exhibit an inventory! In 1396 excommunication was pronounced, at the instance of Warden Carles, certain persons unknown who had entered the hospital close and car- Forthcoming Talks: ried off concealed vessels, utensils, charters, muniments and ornaments of the house. Carles resigned in 1401 and was March 3rd – ‘Sponsored Climb of Mount Kilimanjaro’ by succeeded in April of that year by Hugh Strenger who also Jenny Nockolds made an oath to deliver to the Bishop annually a faithful in- April 7th – The ‘Mary Rose Story’ by Edward Sutton ventory of hospital goods. It is strange that the energetic May 5th – ‘Miscarriage of Justice’ by Peter Thompson Bishop Wykeham should have been so unfortunate in his All talks start at 8pm. choice of incompetent and scandalous clerks to have ruled the Winterdown WI meet on the first Thursday of the month at 8.00 hospital. Strenger had to be inhibited from felling timber for pm in West End Village Hall, West End Lane. Visitors and new sale. In 1404 a commission was appointed to remove the war- members are made very welcome. den on a charge of incompetence. The financial position of If you would like to Join Winterdown WI please contact the Secre- the hospital came to such a low ebb in the time of Henry IV tary, Ann Tennant on 01372 466725 or visit our website: that on 13 February 1436 the Crown granted leave to the www.winterdownwi.co.uk Bishop of Winchester to unite it with the hospital of St. Tho- Caroline Thyer mas the Martyr, Southwark. Angela Stockbridge 110318_Village News Friday, March 11, 2016 16:04 page 2 MagentaYellowBlackCyan SURREY POLICE policing matter and what is better dealt with by another or- IMPORTANT PLEASE READ…… ganisation. Call 999 for Emergencies only. These changes complement other work including the alli- Call 0800 555111 for Crimestoppers. ances with Sussex Police, other police forces in the region, Call 101 - Surrey Police for General En- and local authority partners (including other emergency quiries and non-urgent matters. services). This number will also transfer you to Esher Collaboration has already meant that Joint Enforce- Police ment Teams (JET) made up of council officers and police Station, which is open from officers (already enjoying great success in Reigate & Ban- 09.00-17.00 hours Monday to Friday. stead and Spelthorne and about to roll out in Elmbridge) Beat Officers: tackle low level nuisance crime together, quickly and effi- Our new PCSO 13867 Nigel Oates ciently using joint powers which can speed up the solution PCSO 15215 Vicky Holdaway and cut out the need for court cases. Meanwhile some of Officers can be contacted by dialling 101 or email: our specialist and back office functions such as firearms, [email protected] dogs, major crime, HR and ICT are collaborations with Sus- Crime Reduction Adviser is sex Police delivering greater resilience at reduced costs Elaine Burtenshaw 14613 Tel: 101 : across both counties.