2 Welcome to Village Fair! Dear Fairgoers Welcome to the 2019 Ewell Village Fair! We are delighted to welcome you to this very popular event which provides vital funds for St Mary's Parish Church. Money raised goes towards the maintenance of our beautiful Victorian building, its churchyard, and the many activities we provide. We are a parish church for the local community and are here to serve you. Thanks to the Fair and other fundraising activities we are able to support the local community of Ewell, through our work with schools, children's activities, music, our bereavement café, and much more besides. Please do take the chance to look around St Mary's while you are at the Fair today. The Fair is a fun-filled family day out, and this year we have some new exciting activities which all the family can enjoy. Join All About Anna's Animals as they show us some of the animals with them today- some cute and fluffy, some scaly and crawly- and take your chance to pet and hold the animals. For thrill-seekers, we have Kiddi Karts where children can race around the track, and at the bouncy castle, kids can burn off some energy. There's a great variety of food and drink on sale, including a delicious St Mary the Virgin mocktail over at Tammy's, Krispy Kreme doughnuts, and ice cream. With the much-requested return of the Paladins of Chivalry, pony rides, face-painting, coconut shy, a packed programme of arena events, and much more, it's a fantastic day out for all. One of my favourite parts of the Fair is helping the Mayor judge the cake competitions (I usually get a taste!) Everyone can take part as there are different age categories- why not give it a go? Many congratulations to the Ewell St Mary's Morris Men as the 2019 Fair marks their 40th anniversary of formation. They have been dancing at the fair and many other community events ever since. We are very grateful to the Morris Men for their ongoing support. Many thanks also to Ewell Castle School who kindly allow us to use the grounds of Glyn House for the fair, to the volunteers who make the Fair possible- and to you the fair goers! With your support I hope the great tradition of the Fair will continue for years to come! Russell Dewhurst Vicar of Ewell

3 BEREAVEMENT CAFE Losing someone you love can turn your world upside down Come & enjoy our Talking about it helps FLOWER SHOW Third Tuesday each month Saturday 21st September 2:45pm–3:45pm 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. St Mary’s Church Hall (opposite church on London Road) Longmead Road, Tel 0208 393 2643 Floral exhibits, plants Open to all: just turn up for sale & tea with homemade cakes FREE ADMISSION www.ewellhortassn.co.uk

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4 SUNDAY AT ST MARY'S 0800 HOLY COMMUNION CAFE NESCOT 0930 SUNG EUCHARIST On Tuesdays in term time, The Sunday School meets in conjunction students from NESCOT are serving with this service. simple lunches in our church hall There is coffee in the church hall between (London Rd, opposite the church) the 9.30 and 11 o’clock services on Sun- between 12 and 1.30 pm. day mornings, to which all are welcome, and especially newcomers and visitors. Everyone welcome! Do drop in! LATE MORNING SERVICE varies by Sunday in the month The usual pattern is our all-age Praise@11 on the first Sunday at 11am; 11.15am C FEE MORNINGS Choral Mattins on the second Sunday; 11am Toddle Up, a short and very informal WE MEET IN THE CHURCH service for toddlers and their families on HALL EVERY WEDNESDAY the third Sunday; and 11.15am Morning Prayer with Holy Baptism on the fourth FROM 10.30 am – 12 noon Sunday. The pattern changes on special occasions: see our website for details. DO COME AND JOIN US 1700 Second Sunday of the month ALL- IN An inclusive all-age service with some- thing for everyone. Followed at 6pm- 6:45pm by Club Sandwich, a youth group for 7-11s. 1730 Once a month CHORAL EVEN- SONG Just like a cathedral Evensong in our own parish church. Usually the third Sunday but see our website for details. Occasionally there are variations from this pattern; details are given in Ewell Parish News, on the Notice Board or in the Weekly Notes available on Sundays. ON WEEKDAYS The Eucharist is celebrated on Tuesdays at 10 am, at the Side Chapel. St Mary’s Church is in London Road, Ewell, KT17 2AY and the Parish Office is in the Sacristy on the south side of the church. The Office hours are normally 9.30-12.00 Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri, but please check before visiting as appointments are usually needed. www.stmarysewell.com

5 Mums, Dads, Grannies, Grandpas & Carers

St Mary’s runs friendly Toddler Groups in the church hall in term time Mondays 1.15-2.45 and Thursdays 10.00-11.30 Call in and give us a try or ring 020 8393 4804 for more information

6 WHAT’S ON FOR CHILDREN AT OUR CHURCH? ALL-IN! & CLUB SANDWICH (once a month) What is it? An informal evening service for all ages with craft activities and music band. When is it? 2nd Sunday in the month from 5-6pm in church, followed by Club Sandwich from 6 – 6.45pm, our junior youth group for 7 – 11 year olds TODDLE UP! (once a month) What is it? A short, informal service aimed at toddlers with games, craft and songs. When is it? 3rd Sunday in the month 11-11.30am in church followed by refreshments for those who can stay. PRAISE@11 (once a month) What is it? A short informal service for all ages but especially families with primary school aged children followed by refreshments for those who can stay. When is it? 1st Sunday in the month 11-11.45am in church. CHILDREN'S HOUR (weekly) What is it? Children's time to learn about their faith during the 9.30am service. When is it? Sundays in term time 9.30am in the church hall. ST. MARY'S TODDLER GROUPS (weekly) What is it? Informal fun groups for toddlers with toys, games and refreshments. When is it? Term time for an hour and a half on Mondays from 1.15pm and on Thursdays from 10am in the church hall. FUN DAY WEDNESDAY (weekly) What is it? Very informal craft and games group aimed at 4-11 year olds. When is it? Wednesdays in term time 3.30-4.30pm in the church hall. FUN DAYS (occasionally) What is it? Popular days for 4-11 year olds full of craft, games and food activities. When is it? Check out the church website to find out when the next one is. All these activities take a break in August but we will be back in September.

MORE DETAILS ON THE CHURCH WEBSITE: www.stmarysewell.com OR PHONE THE CHURCH OFFICE ON 020 8393 2643

7 THE CHURCH St. Mary's is a thriving Parish Church in the heart of Ewell Village. The current church building was completed in 1848, and is a great example of the Gothic revival style. Many of the things inside the church- such as the font and chancel screen- are much older than the building, having been brought over from the older medieval church. The medieval church tower still stands in the grounds. Today, as well as our Sunday and weekday services, baptisms, weddings and funerals, we offer a range of activities from toddler groups to bell-ringing, coffee mornings to organ recitals, children's fun days to courses about the Christian faith and much more besides. We support local and international charities including the local Foodbank. The church will be open from 12.00 - 15.00 on the day of the Fair.

PHOTOGRAPHY The parish of St Mary follows the Diocese of Guildford safeguarding policy on the taking and publishing of photographs at church events. Many people, including church photographers and journalists, take photographs at the Fair. If you attend the Fair, your consent to photographs being taken is assumed. If you take photographs, please respect the wishes of those whose pictures you take, especially if posting to Facebook or other social media.

THANK YOU! We could not run the Fair without the support of many people. Thank you to all of them. We are grateful to the Worshipful the Mayor of Epsom & Ewell, Councillor John Beckett, for opening the Fair, and to Ewell St Mary’s Morris Men, for picking the Grand Draw winners. We would like to make special mention of Ewell Castle School for allowing us the use of Glyn House grounds, and the District Scout Service Team, the Guides and Brownies for their help and assistance.

FIRST AID A first aid team will be in attendance at the Fair. If you need assistance, please visit the MC’s tent by Arena 1 (see map on p10).

8 ATTRACTIONS Paladins of Chivalry: Medieval re-enactment and combat display Morris Dancing Display & Grinning Through the Horse Collar competition - come and join in! All about Anna’s Animals and Petting Zoo 12-3 pm Kiddi Karts Pony rides 11.30-2.30 pm Hands Down Martial Arts Ambition Dance School Fitznell’s Diva Choir, Starlets and Tenor Choir and Concert Band Coconut Shy & other Sideshows Bouncy Castle with slide Grand Draw - fabulous selection of prizes FOOD AT THE FAIR There's something for everyone at this year's Fair Upper Lawn (around Arena 1) from 10.30 Beer Pavilion – enjoy beer, wine, Pimms & soft drinks Want to eat something hot? Head over to the BBQ by Classe Catering or try Indian Cuisine from Sizzling Bengal If that's not for you there's Café NESCOT in the Church Hall with a range of lunch dishes from 11.30-14.00 (London Road opposite the church) or teas, coffees, soft drinks, cakes & children's Snack Boxes from 10.30 at the Kitchen (near the Kiddi Karts Arena) Don't forget your sweet treats. Also in the Upper Lawn area are Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Kingstonian Ice Cream, and Tam's Cakes and Cookies, who will also be serving Cocktails and Mocktails CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Children’s Cupcake Competitions - entry forms on our website and Facebook. Various categories and fun for all. Please deliver cakes & entry forms by 11am on Saturday. Cakes judged at 12 noon Plus so much more ! Kiddi Karts - go kart racing All About Anna’s Animals - the ultimate animal experience (12-3pm) Pony Rides 11.30-2.30 pm Bouncy Castle Delicious Ice Cream Packed Lunch Boxes for sale Interactive Medieval Children’s Events Face Painting Punch and Judy Coconut Shy & Other Sideshows

9 Plan of Fair

TOILETS: the entrance to the toilets can be found at the front of Glyn House. There is a toilet for the disabled in the church hall. This is our intended layout. Events beyond our control may mean we have to make adjustments on the day.

10 Time Programme of Events Stalls Church Arena1 General 10.00 Ewell St Mary's Morris Men dance in Ewell High St ☻ 10.20 The Mayor joins the Morris men to process through the ☻ Village with a stop at the Lock Up (junction of Church St. & High St.) for 'Refreshing the Wastrel' competition 10.30 Gates Open, Church Bells ring ☻ ☻ Arena 1: Beer tent opens, BBQ, Indian Food, Krispy ☻ Kreme Doughnuts, Tam's Cakes and Cookies and Ice Cream available The Kitchen (by Kiddi Karts) open for refreshments ☻ 11.00 The Mayor of opens the Fair ☻ Entries for cake competitions must be delivered by 11.00. ☻ 11.00 Morris Dancing Display followed by a Grinning through ☻ the Horse Collar Competition. Please come and join in. 11.30 Pony rides from 11.30 till 14.30 ☻ Church Hall (Café NESCOT) open for lunch till 14.00 ☻ 12.00 All About Anna’s Animals ☻ The Church is open from 12.00 till 15.00 ☻ Mayor judges cake competitions ☻ 12.30 Paladins of Chivalry ☻ 13.00 Divas Choir ☻ Punch and Judy ☻ 13.15 Starlets and Tenors Choir ☻ 13.30 Martial Arts ☻ 14.00 All about Anna’s Animals ☻ Punch and Judy ☻ Fitznell’s Concert Band from 14.00 onwards ☻ 14.30 Paladins of Chivalry ☻ Morris Men dance amongst the stalls ☻ 15.00 Ambition Dance School ☻ Punch and Judy ☻ 15.30 Grand Draw & Lucky Programme Draw ☻ Morris Men dance amongst the stalls ☻ 16.00 Fair closes

This is our anticipated schedule. We may have to make last minute changes if circumstances dictate.

Sharing the love of Christ, the Light of the World, with the people of Ewell

11 Morris Dancing Can it really be possible that Ewell St Mary’s Morris Men have reached their 40th Anniversary? On the day of the Ewell Village Fair, in 1979, a group of ‘young-ish’ men had been volunteered by their families at the behest of the vicar of the day – Peter Hogben – to perform some ‘morris dancing’, as the fair was to have an ‘Olde English’ theme. They called themselves St Mary’s Morris Men. A few practice sessions had been undertaken and the performance was successful, if somewhat hilarious, as they capered and cavorted about the arena to the cheers (and ribald comments) from those that knew them. What hadn’t been bargained for was the fact that some of these men decided to take morris dancing seriously. Those that had pushed them forward had not realised they were saying goodbye to the possibilities of DIY, odd-jobs about the house and weekend shopping when the ‘morris season’ comes around each year. In due course the team became Ewell St Mary’s Morris Men and with the help of nearby Thames Valley Morris Men – a ‘proper’ team – they learned the intricacies of the dance, reached a high standard, and eventually became members of The Morris Ring (the international association of Morris Men). Two of the original members are still involved. Friendships have been formed by men from many walks of life, all bound together by the social and, we have to say, slightly eccentric urge to dance in public and keep alive one of the traditions of old England. Apart from summer mid-week dance-outs at the many excellent pubs, various tours are an absolute fixture in their calendar: dancing on Box Hill at dawn to greet the rising of the sun followed by breakfast back at Ewell in The Wheatsheaf; the St George’s Day festivities in the City of London; a trip to the Continent where they have had tomatoes thrown at them at a Boulogne market, have terrorised the Burghers of Bruges and even impeded a major cycle race in West Flanders! Almost every event in the village is supported by the morris men – everything from ‘Ewell Yule’ to the Herald of Spring. Boxing Day is celebrated with a tour of the village pubs, finishing with the traditional Mummers’ Play at the Upper Mill; hun- dreds of onlookers turn out for this and many thousands of pounds have been raised for charities. The root cause of this phenomenon has never been forgotten and some of those funds have been directed towards St Mary’s, for the upkeep of the church, and the men dance each year at the Ewell Village Fair. The fun goes on, but the very success and longevity of this group has slowly contributed to the odd worn hip and knee and Ewell St Mary’s Morris Men would welcome a few new men. Age is no barrier – although a sense of humour might be an advantage. Practice nights during the winter are on Thursdays and a good idea of what the men get up to can be seen by visiting their website at www.ewellmorris.co.uk, or their Facebook Group; and of course, they can always be contacted by email: [email protected].

12 This year joining Ewell St Mary’s Morris Men at the Ewell Village Fair will be: 1st Sedgley Morris Men. They are based in the Black Country and have always had a close affiliation with the 1st Sedgley Scouts, sharing their facilities and helping in whatever way they can. A close bond with Ewell came about when the two sides first met in Plymouth in 1985. They wear straw hats with white shirts and trousers and green, red and gold baldricks. ‘Sedgers’ are also 40 years old this year and the two teams will meet in September to celebrate that event. Jackstraws Morris. Based in Farnham in Surrey, this women’s morris team wear all white with the colourful addition of green ribbons and neckerchiefs. They mostly perform dances from the Cotswold villages and are renowned for their fine performances. Phoenix Clog. This team, based in Ewell, perform dances from the North West of England, wearing the traditional clogs with leather uppers which were once the normal footwear of the working people. Their colours are white shirts with a maroon sash and black breeches, or white blouses with maroon skirts. Pilgrim Morris Men. Hailing from Guildford, the ‘Pilgrims’ wear black and red baldricks, white shirts and black breeches. Like most of the teams on view today, they perform dances from the Cotswold villages. Rampant Rooster Morris. They come from Dorking and their emblem is the famous four toed Dorking Cockerel. They wear black breeches, white shirts and red, yellow and green baldricks for their ‘Cotswold’ dances but adopt similarly coloured ‘tatter coats’ for their Welsh ‘border’ dances. Spring Grove Morris Men. In the Summer of 1977 this team was formed for a one-off performance at "An Evening of Love": just like Ewell, they kept on dancing. They wear white trousers and shirts, straw hats decorated with flowers, and green and yellow ribbons; their baldricks are green and yellow as are the ribbons decorating the bells on their legs. Thames Valley Morris Men. They are the longest established of the teams on view. They were formed in 1952 and perform dances from many of the Cotswold villages and beyond. Their colours are white shirts and trousers, with blue baldricks, and blue and yellow rosettes. They wear straw hats, decked with blue and yellow ribbon. Bell pads are also trimmed with ribbons and they wear blue waistcoats bearing a ‘tree of life’. Dance spots. You will be able to watch the morris dancers at the following places throughout the village today (the times may be subject to alteration): The Famous Green Man – 10am. The Ewell Village Fair Arena – 11am. The Ewell Village Fair, among the stalls, 2:30pm, 3:30pm. Bourne Hall Park (next to the lake behind the Talbot Gate) – 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm. The Wheatsheaf – 12:30pm, 5:30pm. The Eight Bells – 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm.

13 Lucky Programme Draw Win £20 Just drop this entry form into the box in the church

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14 The Bells of St. Mary’s Here at St. Mary’s we have 8 bells, the heaviest of which weighs 12 cwt. 2 qr. 2 lb (636 kg). Some came from the old tower that still stands by Glyn House, some were new for the present church. Learning to ring Once gained, bell ringing is a skill for life you'll never forget and can open up a lifetime of experiences and enjoyment. The first stage in learning to ring is to develop the skills to 'handle' the bell. That means the tech- nique to control the bell using the rope. This is done on a one-to-one basis. You will usually be taught each of the two movements, or 'strokes', in ringing separately, and then helped to put them together. The technique is all about holding the rope correctly, moving with it and catching the rope at the right place and time. In bell ringing you work as part of a team, so once you can 'handle' your bell you are quickly introduced to ringing with the rest of the 'band' of ringers. The key skills learnt are the ability to watch and listen to the ringing to know when you should pull and sound your bell, and to be able to vary the pace of your ringing to fit in with the group. The simplest thing to ring is called ‘rounds’, where we simply ring from the lightest and highest sounding bell, known as the ‘treble’ or 1, one at a time, till the heaviest and deepest sounding bell, known as the tenor or 8 (in our case, as we have 8 bells). The next simplest thing is ‘call changes’ where every now and again someone calls out to change the order slightly, e.g. ‘3 to 1’ to change from 1 2 3 4 … to 1 3 2 4…. Typically this is what we ring on a Sunday morning or for a wedding. To get the most out of bell ringing, the challenges lie in ‘change ringing’. This is when bell ringers follow a pattern called a method, where the bells change the order in which they strike each time. You'll learn about the structure of methods, how to remember them and how to move the place in the order that your bell strikes. There is often some theory and reading to do, but the other ringers will help out with advice. You will also learn additional skills such as preparing the bells for ringing and setting them safely 'down' again. Here at St. Mary’s we practice on a Tuesday evening from 7:30 (7:00 for new learners) till 9 (and eat plenty of chocolates during the breaks!). If you are interested, or just want to take a look, please contact the Tower Captain (email [email protected]) or phone the Parish Office on 020 8393 2643.

15 St Mary’s Choirs NEED YOU! Do you enjoy singing? If you can sing a hymn you can join St Mary's Singers They sing at Baptisms once a month and practise twice a month on Thursday evening Do you like a musical challenge? Would you like to improve your sight reading and learn new pieces every week? Sing in cathedrals and perform a wide range of music? If you do St Mary's Parish Choir could be what you are looking for We practise on Friday evening and sing at the main church services For further details please contact: The Director of Music, Jonathan Holmes ([email protected]) or see our website. ST. MARY’S RECITALS 2019 Sept 7 Patronal Festival Organ Recital - Jonathan Holmes including Alfred Hollins; Concert Overture in C minor, Thalben Ball: Variations on a theme by Paganini for Organ Pedals, Bach: Toccata and Fugue in F, Mendelssohn: Overture to St Paul, Reger: Choral Fantasie and Fugue on ‘Wachet Auf” Op 52/2. Oct 7 Duruflé Requiem sung by the Parish Choir with ‘on the day’ singers from local choirs.

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16 To hire St Mary’s EWELL PARISH Call 020 8614 0714 NEWS for details of cost and availability Did you know that St Mary’s or visit www.stmarysewell.com has its own monthly newspaper (EPN)? It has details of what is happening at St Mary’s and reports of recent activities. Pick a up a copy in church or have one delivered. It is also possible to receive EPN by email. Please see our website for details or email: [email protected]

Priory Court Care Home is situated in Ewell Village in the borough of Epsom and Ewell. We offer a full range of care options from Nursing care to support Priory Court Care Home for those people living with dementia, both long Your Future Matters and short term stays are available and respite Part of the Future Care Group breaks to give carers a much needed rest. Priory Court, where residents and their families are made to feel at home, is based in a private cul-de-sac and offers comfortable, self-contained bedrooms with en-suite facilities and free WIFI. Residents are encouraged to bring small personal items with them to further enhance their own rooms, creating a home from home experience. Our varied daily activity programme includes trips out to many local interesting locations. The home provides the perfect opportunity for people to form new friendships. Priory Court Care Home, Old Schools Lane, EWELL KT17 1TJ Tel: 0208 393 0137 Email: [email protected] www.stcloudcare.co.uk

17 ST MARY’S MAILING LISTS

We have 3 email mailing lists:

ŸChildren’s and family activities (about three times per month) ŸMusic events (several times a year, with information about recitals and other musical events, and services in church) ŸGeneral (occasional emails, including last-minute cancellations, major announcements, major fund- raising projects)

If you would like to be kept informed about what is happening at our church, you can sign up on our website at:

http://www.stmarysewell. com/newsletter/

18 19 We would like to thank everybody who has supported this year’s Ewell Village Fair, especially all our advertisers. Please support them. We look forward to seeing you all in 2020 St Mary the Virgin, London Road, Ewell, Epsom KT17 2AY 020 8393 2643 www.stmarysewell.com

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