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would like to send a big thank you to everyone who contacted me regarding the first issue of IRunnymede Life: Runnymede North Edition. It's such a pleasure for me to work with residents on community issues (and sometimes problems and concerns). We are all in this together and I'll do my best to keep you informed about Runnymede Borough news and surrounding areas.

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Sadly, The Egham Royal Show and the Chertsey Agricultural Show had to make the difficult decision to cancel for 2021. We are still in a level of uncertainly and need to be vigilant a while longer until Covid and its variants is a bit more under The good news is that the Literary Institute is control. The organisers are looking forward to now open for you to enjoy. You will also be able putting on great shows next year on these events. to pick up copies of Runnymede Life magazines. We will also have Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee to Please take advantage of this new cultural look forward too where some festivities are being community hub in Egham. Lots more good planned in Runnymede. Hopefully, in the next news about new shops soon to open on the month, we will be able to get back to normality High St in Egham and Magna Square is coming and get on with living. There are still many events along to be ready to open next year. happening including the Black Cherry Fair and the Magna Carta day. Please check the events calendar Yours faithfully, for an update.

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At The Lit 5 Pathway to Net Zero 26 Addlestone Canoe Club 6 Runnymede Life Recipes 30 Virginia Water Jumble Trail 8 It's OK to have Idle Time 31 Mayor Gill 10 Protection for Local Heaths 32 St John's Egham 11 Runnymede Life Gardening 34 Holme Farm Project 12 Thorpe Players 38 History of Foxhills 14 Former Mayor Dolsie Clarke 39 Sir William Perkins School 16 Runnymede Beat 40 New Victorian Extension 18 Runnymede Foodbank 41 Dr Ben Spencer MP 20 Upcoming Events 43 Surrey CC Jonathan Hulley 22 Important Contact Information 44 Ashford & St Peter's NHS Trust 23 Advertisers Index 46 Egham's Magna Square 24 THORPE MILL room in 1938 which later developed into a very popular restaurant which Thorpe Mill stood on the southern they ran until the 1960s. The mill was boundary of Thorpe parish on a mill subject to a Compulsory Purchased stream or leat, cut from the River Order and demolished in 1971 to Bourne. The exact date of the mill is not make way for the M3, although the known, although it is first mentioned in motorway’s route now passes over the 1518, but the main fabric of the timber nearby field rather than the mill site. framed and brick buildings dated from the seventeenth century. The mill is believed to have ceased working during the early part of the 20th century although it was still described as Thorpe Mill in 1910 when Frederick Gosden rented it from Henry Wolley Leigh Bennet. Frederick Gosden died in 1919 and the mill was sold.

The mill was purchased in 1924 by Mr and Mrs Thomas Dudley Honnor who took over the farm and milk round. Mrs Honnor opened a tea THE OLD MILL, THORPE, PAINTED BY MARGARET LAKE, 1971 COURTESY OF THE CHERTSEY MUSEUM 4 A new cultural community hub for Egham and the surrounding areas

he Literary Institute at 51 High Street, TEgham, TW20 9EW, was opened on the 26th June by Cllr Elaine Gill, Mayor of Runnymede as a cultural community hub: a space for meeting, learning, socialising, recreation, enjoyment and entertainment. Community Hub becoming a registered charity in March. This now provides the opportunity to Once known as the Assembly Rooms, the Grade restore the building to its original purpose – the II listed building was built around 1788 as part of Mission of the Board of Trustees. the Red Lion public house, in the High Street, to provide facilities to accommodate entertainment Post opening, we are looking for volunteers such as dancing, performances, and card games. to help us make our shared vision a reality. If It was well used throughout the 19th Century you would be able to spare a couple of hours a due to increased visitors to the town frequenting week or month, then we’d like to hear from you. the popular Egham races at Runnymede. The The sort of roles we would like help with are: change in name came in the 1850s when the Housekeeping/Cleaning; Maintenance (painting, building became home to Egham’s Literary and light DIY); Events & Booking; Marketing & Debating Society. In World War One it was an Social Media; Admin & Secretary to the Board; Army Recruiting station, an Air Raid shelter Fundraising Support and Welcoming Visitors – in World War Two, hosting many fundraising interested then go to events for the war effort. The building has been home to the town library, the Egham Urban www.atthelit.org/volunteer/ District Council and is still home to The Egham For more information, please our website Museum. www.atthelit.org Many local groups and societies have used the building over the years to host their meetings Follow us on social media and events, and for many, it was their adoptive AtTheLit home, such as Runnymede Drama Society. It has been the home to The Egham Museum for @AtTheLit over 50 years, and up until August 2018, housed Strode’s College’s Adult Education Department. Dr Brian Perry BEM - Trustee It has long been the aim of many local residents to see The Literary Institute once again at the heart of the community. This is now one step closer to reality with the The Literary Institute Cultural 5 TH After years of much planning and saving and CELEBRATES 40 raising funds the club in Burcott Gardens, plans to open its new facility in August. The club ANNIVERSARY house will include a gym, boat store, modern changing rooms and showers, disabled facilities and access, kitchen area and meeting room. All BY MAGGIE WALSH these features facilitating a more pleasant and fit for purpose environment to pursue healthy t is very fitting to be celebrating the Club’s 40th lifestyle activities. Ianniversary with a smart new home. The fact that the previous club house was dilapidated did not detract from the enjoyment of kayaking on the Wey Navigation; an area of outstanding beauty. Although the canoe club was formally set up in 1981 its history can be traced back to 1800 as a swimming club. There will be more on the history of the club in subsequent issues of this magazine. The Addlestone Canoe Club offers water recreation activities all year round. It enables A big thank you goes to all the funding the introduction and participation in all partners, Sport England, the London Marathon different types of kayaking disciplines in the Charitable Trust and Chertsey Combined safe environment of the canal waters under the Charity along with support from Runnymede supervision of fully trained volunteer coaches Borough Council. It must not go without a and bank-side assistants. mention, the contribution and efforts of members, families and friends who have been relentlessly During the Summer the club runs a number fund-raising over the years and continue to do so. of Try-it Days and courses for beginners and improvers, youth groups, Scouts, Guides, Our latest fund raiser was in June, comprising schools and Duke of Edinburgh participants. distance challenges of 5, 10 and 20 mile Trips and kayaking/canoeing sessions for the stretches of the Wey Navigation and there more senior enthusiasts and comprehensive is a wide range of ages and abilities who training programme for racers are also available. participated in this event in various different Parents are encouraged to participate, either in kayaks and canoes. the sport or as bank-side or behind-the scene With a certain air of nostalgia, we say goodbye helpers. to our wooden hut which served us well for 40 years and now, a heartfelt welcome to our new From playing in kayaks and gaining confidence facilities! Do come and join us. with manoeuvres as youngsters, some members have achieved selection for the England national For more information, visit our website at squad and so history repeats itself as there are addlestonecc.org.uk also some ex-champions among our volunteer coaches and members. or contact Carol Reeves on 07974 671918 email [email protected] 6 Staines Preparatory School Educating today’s children for the challenges of tomorrow

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117 THE RETURN OF THE VIRGINIA WATER JUMBLE TRAIL TO MEMORIAL GARDENS

BY MICHELLE FORD

emorial Gardens in Virginia Water enjoyed Ma buzz of community spirit in the sunshine for the 2nd annual VW Jumble Trail on 29 May. Enjoying the sunshine, bargain hunters shopped for bric a brac, artwork, plants, toys and clothes. Community organisations were MAYOR GILL AND DR SPENCER MP WITH STALL HOLDERS able to get their first face-to-face meetings with residents for many months. Amongst Many thanks to NFU Mutual Cobham for their the organisations represented was The generous sponsorship covering all Trail costs Neighbourhood Plan, Wentworth Residents - which meant every single penny raised could Association, Friends of Cabrera, Runnymede go to the charities they were meant for. If you Foodbank and AWBS women’s group. would like to donate to the charities above please contact Our new Mayor of Runnymede, Elaine Gill, met almost every stall holder and found a few [email protected] bargains. Along with Councillors Jonathan Hulley and Chris Howarth, Dr Ben Spencer, MP, enjoyed chatting with Virginia Water constituents. Organiser, Michelle Ford, said “It’s been a wonderful day of charity fundraising and community spirit - thousands of pounds were raised for the renovation of the Scout Hall, Runnymede Foodbank, Friends Cabrera and other local charities - but most of all it felt great to see everyone in the heart and soul of the village after such a long time. It’s a win-win event: we can have a good clear-out, people pick up a bargain, make a few pounds and raise many more for charity.” MAYOR GILL TAKING CHARGE

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aving been re-elected as Mayor of HRunnymede on 19th May 2021 until May 2022, I am now looking forward to some freedom and being able to attend many different events and meet the residents of Runnymede. My first official duty was to attend the opening of the new day centre for Runnymede Dementia Carers Support, one of my chosen charities. It was heartwarming to see those with dementia and their carers joining in and socialising, for many the first physical contact in many, many months. HM LORD LIEUTENANT’S AWARD WAS PRESENTED BY I have also visited the Community Fridge/ DEPUTY LIEUTENANT NICK WOOD-DOW Kitchen project at Englefield Green, run by Also in May, I had the privilege of holding a Ali Watts, a truly amazing lady. Fresh food is small gathering to celebrate special recognition obtained and cooked and made available to for Dennis Brown. He has been a member of the community. The spirit of bringing people Egham Band for over 50 years and has served together and helping residents was wonderful the community of Runnymede admirably over to see. this time and is involved in many different initiatives with the youth of the Borough I also attended the Virginia Water Jumble Trail. and also the Town Twinning with Bergisch The weather on the Bank Holiday truly enhanced Gladbach. this event and everyone present expressed joy at some freedom of being out and about. Although some larger events part of the Runnymede annual calendar have been cancelled for 2021, I am looking forward to being involved and seeing many of you over the coming months.

MAYOR GILL WITH DR BEN SPENCER MP VIRGINIA WATER JUMBLE TRAIL, 29TH MAY 2021 10 MAYOR OF RUNNYMEDE ST JOHN'S CHURCH EGHAM CLLR ELAINE GILL WORKING TO GET CYCLING/ WALKING SAFETY ON THE MAP IN RUNNYMEDE he Covid lockdowns slowed the world down Tand we were re-introduced to the natural Understanding that we would need political world. So many have commented on hearing the support, we invited a cross party of councillors to bird songs, the fresher air, and discovering new be involved and called ourselves “The Runnymede places. In fact, many took up cycling as the roads Green Travel Action Group”. were quiet and felt safer to commute to explore locations. By the end of January 2021, Cllr Marisa Heath, managed to secure funds from Surrey County When lockdown lifted, motorised vehicles once Council (SCC) to develop a Local cycling again dominated the road and some residents and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) for felt aggrieved that they could no longer pursue Runnymede with the caveat that Runnymede cycling as a way to get to places as well as a way Borough Council (RBC) also topped up the funds. to exercise outdoors. Exercising outdoors is good Other councillors backed this gathering support for one’s own wellbeing and physical health. and now Surrey County Council are developing an LCWIP for RBC. July 2020: St Johns’s Egham hosted a series of virtual discussions about the environment. As I write this article, SCC is gathering feedback on their “commonplace” platform. During one virtual discussion, we tried to direct https://surreycovidtransportmap. the conversation to discussions about carbon commonplace.is/comments neutral solutions, however we were continually drawn back to the poor cycling infrastructure. Delivering the Improvements By the end of the final virtual discussion, a By the time this article is published, the group of aspirational residents spearheaded a feedback will be under review followed with vision to have Dutch style walking and cycling a series of workshops for both residents and infrastructure in Runnymede where a walking/ stakeholders. This will provide a sliding scale cycling network would be designed to connect of where improvements will be needed and a towns and key places within Runnymede as completed plan will be taken forward in future well as beyond such as to Windsor, Heathrow projects, subject to funding and feasibility. These and towards London. We imagined a network improvements will be in addition to improvements designed for a 12 year old to cycle safely by being delivered via major transport projects and themselves. localised highway improvements. In our first set of meetings, we discovered that Want to Know More? Surrey County Council had been successful in St John’s Egham will be hosting an eco-festival in receiving funds for the development of walking/ July. 3rd July from 13:00-16:00. We will have a stall cycling infrastructure plans but Runnymede was to discuss with anyone about the LCWIPs. at the bottom of the pile of consideration. th “Forty-six per cent of Surrey’s carbon emissions On the 8 July at 20:00, St John’s Egham will be are transport-related. As part of SCC’s Climate hosting a virtual discussion about the LCWIPs Change Strategy, the council is investing in and will have Xavier Brice (CEO of Sustrans) and initiatives and infrastructure to encourage Jeff Wilson (SCC Transport Planner for Cycling) more people to walk and cycle is an important discussing about the stages for Runnymede and priority.” other areas in Surrey. See here for how to join the physical or virtual Runnymede was to be considered in the discussion: 3rd tranche if there were funds left. We were a black hole on the planning map. https://stjohnsegham.com/eco-church-2/ ecofestival/ 11 THE HOLME FARM COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS & GARDENS PROJECT Different Perspectives - Art & the Gift of Nature by Philippa McHattie magine an area of focused creativity, calm Irelaxation, an area you have no barriers to being yourself. There is no wrong idea or bad The Science of Arts and crafts and the painting AND mistakes are allowed! evidence-based solution to feeling good. It is a humming, happy throng of like minded Arts although nationally desperately in need people creating and experimenting and above of funding, have been scientifically proven to all, connecting with each other. promote positive mental well-being. Although the studies continue, The World Health Organisation recognised as early as 1946 that a person’s health is defined as a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being. It is recognised that participation in visual arts or crafts can reduce stress markers, raise negative thoughts to positive, stimulate self- confidence, be a refuge from intense emotions and increases the pleasure brain activity.

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13 THE HISTORY OF FOXHILLS

n the Middle Ages the area was heath and Iwoodland belonging to Chertsey Abbey. Becoming part of the Botleys Park estate towards the end of the 17th century, the land came into the ownership of politician Sir Joseph Mawbey (1730-1798) in the 18th century. In due course, the estate was inherited by his son, also Sir FOXHILLS MANOR IN 1820 Joseph Mawbey, whose near neighbour and (COURTESY OF THE CHERTSEY MUSEUM) close friend was the flamboyant and controversial parliamentarian Charles James Fox, (1749-1806). By the 1960s, the estate had fallen into decline, Fox was Britain’s first Foreign Secretary, a and it was sold to Aer Lingus, the National airline champion of liberty and he had a taste for the high of Ireland. The airline opened two golf courses in life. The gambling and socialising excesses of his 1975, although it was not the immediate success the company had hoped for. As a result, Foxhills early years gave way to gentler twilight years. He was sold for £1.4 million in 1983 to businessman came to live at the home of his mistress, Elizabeth Ian Hayton and his wife Pam. He modernised Armistead, on St Anne’s Hill. Fox scandalised the club and put an emphasis on families, giving London society by marrying Mrs Armistead but equal status to women which was quite unusual settled into the life of a country gentleman with for a golf club in the early 1980s! In addition to her for the rest of his life. strengthening the Club’s reputation as a family- He helped his friend Mawbey transform part of friendly leisure destination, Foxhills has expanded his Ottershaw estate by planting hundreds of its sporting facilities far beyond a simple golf trees in the area that became known as Fox Hill course to cater for the diverse interests of its or Fox’s Hill. These plantings gave rise to the members and visitors. woodlands that are still enjoyed at Foxhills today. Marc Hayton, son of Ian and Pam took over the The memory of Charles James Fox is kept alive in management in 2010 keeping with and building The Fox Dining Room where the dining offering is upon family values. Today, Foxhills features two a conscious nod towards Fox’s love of socialising. Championship golf courses, one par 3 course, On the death of Mawbey in 1817, the estate was 66 bedrooms, three restaurants, eleven tennis broken up with Sir Joseph’s son-in-law, John Ivatt- courts, a brand new yoga cabin, four swimming Briscoe, a successful lawyer and local MP, buying pools, an award-winning health spa, conference the area known as Fox’s Hill and France Farm. and meeting facilities, and a weekly cycling club, capitalising on its status as official resort partner In 1840, Ivatt-Briscoe commissioned George to the Aviva Tour of Britain and home to Team Basevi (1794-1845), cousin of Benjamin Disrael GB’s road race cycling team during the London and better known as the designer of London’s 2012 Olympic Games. The Pavilion, a brand new Belgrave Square and the Fitzwilliam Museum in family building is opening in May 2021. Cambridge, to design the fine manor house that remains the centrepiece of the country club to the present day. In the 1870s, the estate passed to a distant relative of Ivatt-Briscoe, General Hutton. A veteran of the Zulu and Boer wars, Hutton took an active role in local life. The house served as a convalescent home for wounded officers during the First World War, after which it was sold to the Borthwicks, a successful merchant family. They ran the estate in the traditional manner with many house and estate staff. During the Second World War the family turned the farm over to the Dig for Victory campaign. COURTESY OF MARC HAYTON, MD OF FOXHILLS RESORT 14 Stretch @

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15 THE PLAQUE ABOVE THE DOOR ON CURFEW HOUSE, SIR WILLIAM WINDSOR ST, CHERTSEY @S BINNS PERKINS’S SCHOOL, CHERTSEY

BY SHEILA BINNS

his independent senior day school for 6 Tgirls in Chertsey has a fine reputation for the high achievement levels of its students. However, the school began very differently.

It was founded in the eighteenth century in the centre of Chertsey by a wealthy local merchant Sir William Perkins endowed the schools (a tallow chandler), Sir William Perkins (c1656- generously and they must have been run 1741), who also held various government posts, efficiently as by the beginning of the nineteenth including that of ‘Serjeant of Wine Cellar’ century, there were sufficient funds to consider between 1695 and 1702. an extension and improvements. The schools In 1703, he acquired 8-16 Windsor Street and had outgrown their Windsor Street premises in 1724 he had the houses rebuilt. Number and a new building was constructed on 12 (Curfew House) was purpose-built as a Guildford Road. It opened in 1819 for 225 boys school with a residence for a master. Perkins and 100 girls. founded the school in 1725 for 25 poor boys In 1908, the entire school closed and, for six of the town. They were to be taught reading, years, there was no Sir William Perkins’s School. writing and arithmetic as well as the catechism In that time, a new building was constructed, a of the Church of England. He also paid for their new Board of Governors appointed, adjacent clothes. land for playing fields acquired and new 1736 saw expansion, with a new building and management protocols drawn up. In 1914, a a residence for a schoolmistress. This became young headmistress and three more teaching Sir William Perkins’s second school, founded staff were appointed, opening the new Sir to educate 25 poor girls, remarkable for being William Perkins’s Secondary School for Girls very early in the education of girls. However, he for 46 girls in the same year. may have doubted that Chertsey had sufficient deserving poor girls as the new school was The school went on to become one of the permitted to draw from the adjoining parishes first girls’ grammar schools in the country of Thorpe, Egham and Cobham. Like the boys, and became independent in 1978. Today, they were to be clothed and taught reading, the the school has over 600 pupils aged 11 to 18. catechism and also ‘plain work’. Seemingly, With additions and modernisations, the school writing and arithmetic were not seen as remains on the site to which it moved in 1819, necessary skills for girls. now extending to 13 acres.

16 [email protected] CLASS OF 1914 : THE HEADMISTRESS, STAFF AND THE FIRST 46 GIRLS OF THE SWP FOUNDATION SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS @COURTESY OF SWPS

It has a tradition of academic excellence and is frequently at the top of Surrey’s examination results tables. New girls join CURFEW HOUSE, WINDSOR ST, CHERTSEY @ S BINNS one of four ‘houses’, named after historically For a while before 1850, the old building influential women. A wide range of subjects in Windsor Street became the home of Sir is taught, many in purpose-built departments John Chapman, a noted Windsor surgeon with continuously updated equipment and and mayor of Windsor. It was subsequently technologies. Education at the school is much occupied for considerable period by families broader than its academic curriculum with a who ran a drapery business from numbers wide range of co-curricular activities offered. 8-10. A memorial plaque to Sir William There are state-of-the-art facilities for drama Perkins remains over the door of Curfew and music and sports facilities include the House including the words: ‘For Fifty Children adjoining private sports fields as well as a boat clothed and taught. Go & do likewise. 1725.’ house at Laleham Reach.

SIR WILLIAM PERKINS SCHOOL, GUILDFORD ST, CHERTSEY @S BINNS 17 THE NEW VICTORIAN : 1866 RAILWAY LINE EXTENSION FROM CHERTSEY TO VIRGINIA WATER BY VICTOR SPINK hertsey was a town served by the London Weybridge-Byfleet link to do so. Weybridge, Cand South Western Railway (LSWR) from Addlestone and Chertsey, well seasoned Waterloo via a short Weybridge branch line of travellers found they had connections to the East, the main line to the southwest of England. Why West, and as far northerly as Dundee West station a branch line should be struck out north from in Scotland. Travelling complete with changes Weybridge to just halt at Chertsey in 1848, during was via Reading, Birmingham, Crewe, Carlisle, the railway building mania, is quizzical unless and Edinburgh, going up onto Dundee. the LSWR designers were always going to carry To reflect the importance of the new extension, the line on through to Virginia Water. One might a grand new station building for Chertsey was reason that there were many large houses in the derived from an earlier prototype design for Chertsey area owned by important land owning the LSWR by the famous London architect, Sir families with influence. William Tite who designed Windsor and Eton Nevertheless eighteen years later and with some Station among many others. ceremony on the Monday the 1st of October 1866 The town of Virginia Water prospered more the railway line was extended from Virginia Water because it was connected to London and - Chertsey - Addlestone - Weybridge with railway elsewhere by more than just the one line. For services beginning early that morning with the instance passengers coming up from the port of first steam train puffing on its way south, this Southampton to Windsor Castle could now do so meant that Chertsey was no longer at the end of a with ease and in less than three hours because of branch line and it was just a through station for a the new link and interchange. lot of the new passengers. Virginia Water passengers wanting to travel far south and west of the country now had the

THIS ILLUSTRATION WAS ESPECIALLY PAINTED FOR THIS ARTICLE AND SHOWS THE RECEPTION OF THE MIDDAY TRAIN FROM VIRGINIA WATER ON THE OPENING DAY ON 1ST OCTOBER 1866 @VICTOR SPINK, NDD, CERT; R.A.S. 18 Then in the 1870s The Holloway Sanatorium was built at Virginia Water with all the grandeur and finesse that the late Victorian builders and decorators could lavish upon it. By building such a large distinguished Victorian Gothic pile so close to the station, it would have boosted the railway station’s throughput even more. The purpose and actuality of extending the line from Chertsey to Virginia Water in 1866 must have given the directors and shareholders of the London and South Western Railway company a great deal of satisfaction. Last year 2020, 608,000 customers used Virginia Water station, with 128,000 using the platforms for interchanges. The whole of Virginia Water and district has prospered ever since because of the 1866 railway line extension and the landmark Sanatorium to what it is today.

19 GREEN LIGHT FOR RIVER THAMES SCHEME am absolutely delighted that on 10th June I DEFRA and HM Treasury announced they had approved the outline business case for the River Thames Scheme. After the 2014 floods, and the anxiety and stress each time river levels have risen since, hundreds of DR BEN SPENCER MP families and businesses across Runnymede This announcement is a huge milestone for and Weybridge will be delighted that the the project, but we must keep the momentum detailed local work can now begin to deliver going and ensure all efforts are made to deliver greater flood protection. the Scheme and the protection it provides as The River Thames Scheme, which will be soon as possible. I will continue to work closely delivered by the Environment Agency and with DEFRA, the Environment Agency, Surrey Surrey County Council, in partnership with County Council, our borough Councils and local our local borough councils, will see two residents to drive this forwards. new flood relief channels constructed at Since being elected as your MP in 2019, I have Runnymede and Spelthorne, together with focussed on addressing issues of flooding as it is capacity increases at Sunbury, Molesey and one of the biggest local needs. The River Thames Teddington weirs and the Desborough Cut. Scheme is the best single measure to tackle this, but I am also working to address issues of sewage This really is fantastic news for our flooding and surface water flooding to protect communities, as in addition to increased our flood plains and address issues around flood protection, the Scheme will also deliver insurance. I am working with residents groups new community spaces, wildlife habitats, including Thorpe Ward Residents Association, improved infrastructure, and investment and SOFTRA Northern Burway and Laleham Reach jobs to the local area. The approval means Residents Association and if you would like to the local design and planning work can now know more about my work in this area, please begin. Vital to this will be a series of public visit consultations on the detailed plans. Because of the importance and impact of the Scheme, https://www.drbenspencer.org.uk/campaigns/ it is essential that local residents have better-protection-flooding their say, and I will be publishing updates, including details of public consultations or email me at [email protected] when available, on my website here : https:// www.drbenspencer.org.uk/campaigns/river- thames-scheme.

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gham's forthcoming Magna Square development support local people and improve the Borough's local Ehas been highly commended by expert judges economy by increasing footfall to existing businesses in an awards ceremony which recognised its likely and providing premises for new retailers and leisure positive impact on the town and its residents. operators to open. It is being built in partnership with The development, at the junction of Station Road place making specialists Places for People. North and High Street, will: Cllr Nick Prescot, Leader of Runnymede Borough • create a new town square, Council said: "The whole aim for Magna Square is to improve the quality of life for people living in the town, • provide 34 affordable flats, and to give extra opportunities for businesses. To hear a • create 67 apartments for private sale or rent, panel of experts agree with us and say that it will benefit • bring a new supermarket to the town centre, and the local community hugely is very rewarding. • be a home to Egham's first cinema for many "When construction work is finished next year and years, as well as allowing for other leisure uses. residents have a brand-new cinema and a new square, as well as more choice of homes to live in, I believe they There will also be student accommodation to cater will be pleased with how their town centre is growing. for people studying at Royal Holloway University of "Magna Square will be the next destination location in London. our part of Surrey, and a hub for all, from students to The scheme was listed in the best mixed-use families to lifelong residents." development trophy within the Planning Awards' "It will re-invigorate the centre of Egham, drawing Placemaking category, the only development outside inspiration from the town's rich history, to create London to be shortlisted in this section. a contemporary location to enjoy. The fact we are The placemaking category recognises developments representing the whole of England outside London is also which positively influence the physical or something to be very proud of. Being highly commended environmental quality of a place, or the economic or by a panel of experts against such strong competition is social wellbeing of a community. The awards are run very positive result." by Planning Resource, a highly influential magazine and website seen as a home of excellence in the town Sammie Steele, Managing Director, Placemaking and planning sector. Regeneration at Places for People said: "The quality of design and the striking nature of the buildings we When Magna Square was announced as finalist on are creating will provide a new focal point for Egham's its website, Planning Resource said: "Magna Square town centre. Bringing together homes, businesses and is a development that will benefit the local community leisure facilities means the town should see a significant hugely - as well as its provision of mixed tenure housing, bounce at a time when it is sorely needed following the the addition of new retail and leisure facilities will challenges of Coronavirus. We are grateful to all our anchor this location as an important community hub. contractors and colleagues who have contributed to The residential elements of this development will ensure the development and are impressed by the Council's that homes are accessible for a wide range of local boldness in its vision for the scheme." customers." Magna Square is being built for Runnymede Borough FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA MAGNA SQUARE Council on land it owns in the town centre. It will 26 MY WEIGHT LOSS LITERALLY CHANGED MY LIFE! THANKS TO THE 1:1 DIET BY CAMBRIDGE WEIGHT PLAN

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Instructions: QUINOA, AVOCADO & 1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low, cover, CHICKPEA SALAD and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Use a fork to fluff and ummer is here and every reason to think and separate the grains; let cool for 5 minutes. Seat lighter with no better meal option than 2. Sprinkle salt over garlic on a cutting board. salad for any summer BBQ. It’s healthy, and Mash the garlic with the side of a spoon tastes amazing! until a paste forms. Scrape into a medium bowl. Whisk in lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, This recipe is literally bursting with vitamins, and pepper. Transfer 3 Tbsp. of the dressing minerals, iron and fibre. There are so many to a small bowl and set aside. health benefits to mention! Beyond the delicious taste, you will: 3. Add chickpeas, spinach and avocado and sun dried tomatoes to the bowl with the 1. Improve digestion remaining dressing; gently toss to combine. 2. Reduce the risk of cancer Let stand for 5 minutes to allow flavors to 3. Reduction in blood sugars blend. Add the quinoa and gently toss to 4. Improved brain health, heart healthy; and coat. 5. You can even relax your body to help you 4. Place greens in a large bowl and toss with sleep! the reserved 3 Tbsp. dressing. Top with pine nuts Let's dig in, fulfil our appetite and feel good! 5. The recipe serves 2 so if you are serving for the family, please make sure you adjust Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 your quantity proportionately.

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Many of you will know your local heaths, Much of the magic happens at twilight. You places like Chobham Common and Horsell could walk on the heaths everyday of your life Common. Perhaps they’ve helped you through and not see my favourite bird, the nightjar. But this difficult time? But did you know these visit on a summer evening at dusk, and you’ll heaths, and others across Surrey, Hampshire hear the strange, mechanical churring of the & Berkshire, have a huge amount of legal males, and maybe even catch a mesmerising protection, protecting them for wildlife and glimpse of a bird in flight. Astoundingly, they guarding them against development? come all the way from Africa to nest here on our You might not think of busy south-east heaths. England as a hotspot for rare wildlife, but it really is! It may be criss-crossed by busy You might think that nesting on the ground in a heavily populated area would lead to a rather roads and have an ever increasing population, precarious existence, but these birds have been but by a fluke of nature it has the perfect living and breeding alongside us for centuries. geology and climate for a very special wildlife Only in recent years, with development on the habitat: heathland. If you’ve taken your local up and a growing population with more leisure heath for granted, think again, this heather- time, has their vulnerability become an issue. clad landscape is rarer than rainforest! 32 WALKERS ON THE HEATH AT OAKHAMCOMMON HEATH SUNDREW @MICHAEL JONES discarded cigarette, or one thoughtless BBQ, CARNIVOROUS SUNDEWS SUPPLEMENT THEIR DIET BY for all that work to go up in smoke. Wildlife will SLOWLY DIGESTING INSECTS TRAPPED IN THE STICKY suffer, people will be put in danger and homes in LIQUID ON THEIR HAIRY LEAVES. jeopardy. It’s with good reason that lighting fires is illegal, except in designated areas! Thousands of years ago heathland covered vast areas of southern England, but in the last century it’s shrunk dramatically. Thankfully, in 2005 the heaths in this area of Surrey, Hampshire & Berkshire became the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area, to protect the birds and their heathland home for years to come. A heathland summer brings more than just nightjars Unfortunately, all the legal protection in the world won’t stop accidents or acts of deliberate

EVERYONE CAN HELP It’s easy to help and simple things can make a huge difference. When you’re out on the heaths, please keep to main paths and keep your dog on GREEN TIGER BEETLE @MICHAEL JONES the path and out of vegetation. IRIDESCENT GREEN TIGER BEETLES ARE SUPER-FAST PREDATORS WITH FEROCIOUS JAWS! Help prevent fires by following the code:No fires or BBQs, ensure cigarettes are out and take all vandalism and my enjoyment of summer is often litter home. And if you see a fire, however small, tempered by the threat of wildfires. In hot, dry report it via 999 immediately. Never assume weather I worry about seeing heathland fires someone else has reported it. Your swift action in the headlines, like the terrible incident at could make all the difference…to people, wildlife Chobham Common last year. Local planning and our local environment. departments can protect the heaths with a robust planning strategy, land managers can Enjoy the heaths, keep safe and please spread work hard keeping habitats in great condition the word. and our wardens can ask everyone to give By Sarah Bunce nature space. But it only takes one carelessly Thames Basin Heaths Partnership 33 RUNNYMEDE LIFE GARDENING Strawberry-lious

s the full effect of summer begins, there is Anothing more exciting for us experienced and want-to-be gardeners than to plant a few strawberries and watch them grow. Interestingly, the strawberry has over 600 varieties and stem from 5 or 6 original wild species that are a If you live in an apartment or have a small garden member of the rose family and originated in area, strawberries do well in hanging baskets Europe in the 18th Century. allowing the flower to hang over the side of the basket to continue the growing process in a They can also spacious environment. When the stems begin in range extensively a hanging basket, make sure to cut them so that in taste and the energy will go back into producing the fruit sweetness. rather than trying to expand over an area. Growing Strawberries love the sun so planting them or strawberries hanging them in areas that get good quality from seed is best sunshine in the best way to get a high yield. done in Spring In the high heat part of the season, be sure to and Autumn by water regularly as too much sun can damage removing the leaves and dry the plant out quickly. Once the seeds from the plant begins to flower, to get the best yield of strawberry with your strawberries and other fruiting crops, you need to regularly add additional potassium (K). a toothpick, rinse the seeds off so that no fruit is The easiest way to do this is to buy a bottle left on them and then let them dry off completely. of tomato feed. Although called tomato feed, this Fill a container with all-purpose or seed-starting will do the job for all fruiting crops. soil and flick the seeds in and watch them sprout. If you started early, strawberries come into For those of us with less time and space to start season in the UK between May and September from scratch, our local garden centres carry a with the best yields during the height of the range of strawberries to get you started. If you summer season. I, myself have certainly had have the garden space, strawberries do well when good and bad years in growing strawberries and planted around vegetables including asparagus, so far in 2021, I’m off to a good start for a strong spinach, lettuce, garlic, onion, and rhubarb. As yield from my plants started in April and looking the strawberry plants grows, it also grows stems forward to their variety of meals and summer to be able to replant itself in larger gardens. drinks to make good use of our stock.

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Come and meet the folk that fight the fires! This year we’re teaming up with the Fire &Rescue Services. They’ll be here with fire engines and unimogs to let kids have a seat in the cab and play at being a firefighter! Come along and find out how we can all help to make the countryside a safer place. There’ll be lots of opportunities to meet wildlife too, with nightjar walks, butterfly safaris and close encounters with reptiles. It’s so true that you don’t have to go abroad to find rare and amazing wildlife, fascinating history and beautiful landscapes. They’re right here on our doorstep. We love sharing it all with you, it’s the highlight of our year, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Please join in by coming along and by spreading the word.

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Full programme at www.tbhpartnership.org.uk/heath-week/ Here’s a taster of what’s on offer… Zoe’s Sensory Scavenger Hunt – Sunday 25th July 2021 – 11am to 2pm – Lightwater Country Park, The Avenue, Lightwater, Surrey GU18 5RG

Heath Week Herbivores – Tuesday 27th July 2021 – 11am to 2pm – Whitmoor Common, Salt Box Road Car Park, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3LH

Heathland’s Smaller Creatures (A Zoom Talk) – Wednesday 28th July 2021 – 7pm – 9pm.

An Insect Walk on Horsell Common – Thursday 29th July 2021 – 2pm – 4pm – Horsell Common, Sandy Track Car Park, Horsell, Surrey GU21 4BZ Butterflies & Other Things With Wings – Thursday 29th July 2021 – 10am to 3pm – Chobham Common, Staple Hill Car Park, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8TU

Wildfire Roadshow – Thursday 29th July 2021 – 11am to 2pm – Chobham Common, Roundabout Car Park, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8TL

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3 July 2021 7-8 August 2021 Eco-Festical The 177th Chertsey Agricultural Show St John's Church, Egham CANCELLEDChertsey Meads FOR 2021 For more information please see https://stjohnsegham.com/eco-church-2/ 14 August, 2021 ecofestival/ Summertime Live Music Festival 4 July 2021 Windsor Race Course Frogs Island Fair Urban Soul Orchestra take the stage with Pooley Green Recreation Ground other festival style activities including DJs, Free to enter - traditional family fair Live Performers and Amazing Food 6-11 July 2021 www.summertimelive.co.uk/Windsor RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 27-30 August 2021 Hampton Court Palace Thames Traditional Boat Show For more information and to book tickets please Fawley Meadows, Henley on Thames go to the RHS website: www.rhs.org.uk The website is now open for more information 10 July 2021 and to book tickets Black Cherry Fair www.tradboatfestival.com Abbeyfields 9.30am - 4.30pm 28-29 August 2021 For more details visit The Egham Royal Show www.blackcherryfair.com/ Caddy’s Field 26 July 2021 CANCELLED FOR 2021 The Addlestone Singers Addlestone Community Centre++9+9 "Come & Sing With Us" Concert SEPTMEBER 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Join us in singing 'Songs from the Shows' and more. Free Entry For more information please go to 10-12 September 2021 our website The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships will be holding ’The Veterans Cruise’ www.addlestonesingers.tumblr.com Starting from new venue at Penton Hook 31 July 2021 Marina. A convoy on the Thames throughout Chertsey Social Club the weekend with WWII Veterans onboard £5 for non-members at the door the vessels. The New Highs music event

If you are planning any community events that you would like to put in the calendar, please do not hesitate to contact me by email: [email protected] 43 IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND WEB ADDRESSES Organisation Telephone Number Website Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Trust 01932 872000 www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk North Surrey Voluntary Support 01784 465536 www.voluntary support.org.uk Runnymede Borough Council 01932 838383 www.runnymede.gov.uk Runnymede Food Bank 0808 2082138 (freephone) runnymede.foodbank.org.uk 01932 943056 Chertsey (Runnymede) Museum 01932 565764 www.chertseymuseum.org Egham Museum 01784 434483 www.eghammuseum.org Surrey County Council Community Helpline 0300 200 1008 Surrey Police 101 (non emergency) www.surrey.police.uk Egham / Virginia Water Libraries 0300 200 1001 www.surreycc.gov.uk LOCAL HEALTH CENTRES The Grove Medical (Egham) 01784 432191 www.thegrovemc-egham.nhs.uk The Hythe Medical Centre(Hythe)01784 454965 www.thehythemedicalcentre.nhs.uk Runnymede Medical Practice(EG)01784 437671 www.runnymedemedicalpractice.nhs.uk Packers Surgery (Vir Water) 01344 842951 www.packerssurgeryvirginiawater.nhs.uk LOCAL COUNCILLORS EGHAM / HYTHE Mark Adams (EH) (#2022) 01932 838383 [email protected] Alan Anderson (ET)(#2022) 01784 435292 [email protected] Alex AliBalkan (EH) (#2024) 07919 400737 [email protected] Brian Clarke (ET) (#2021) 07767 258997 [email protected] Robert King (EH) (#2022) 07308 954788 [email protected] Isabel Mullens (ET) (#2023) 07562 644057 [email protected] Sian Williams (EH) (#2024) 01932 838383 [email protected] ENGLEFIELD GREEN Marisa Heath (E) (#2023) [email protected] Nigel King (W) (#2023) 07875 020258 [email protected] Michael Kusneraitis (W) (#2024) 07789 785541 [email protected] Nick Prescott (W) (#2024) 07912 117262 [email protected] Japneet Sohi (E) (#2022) 07795 328001 [email protected] THORPE Elaine Gill (Mayor) (#2023) 01932 562441 [email protected] Linda Gillham (#2022) 07799 413800 [email protected] Margaret Harnden (#2021) 01784 432992 [email protected] VIRGINIA WATER David Coen (#2024) 07342 021302 [email protected] Chris Howarth (#2023) 07977 534455 [email protected] Jonathan Hulley (#2022) 07565 252966 [email protected] SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL COUNCILLORS Robert King (Egham) 07308 954788 [email protected] Marisa Heath (Englefield G) 07912 117262 [email protected] Jonathan Hulley (VW) 07565 252966 [email protected]

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