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J Y U M N I E O R A C A D Phyllis Broughton 1862 - 1926
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It’s been quite a month at the offices of Pickhurst Life Magazine since our last issue. Our editorial team have been working hard collecting material for the Diamond Jubilee features we will be sharing with you over the next few issues.
We must say a very big thank you to Jean Wilson, a local historian who has kindly provided us with some wonderful material on Longcroft House, which we feature in this issue. We hope you all enjoy the look back in time!
With the help of a Pickhurst parent, Catherine Horne, in the next issue we will continue the jubilee theme where Catherine has written a great article about the history of the school. I won’t spoil the article for you but I will say it embodies why Pickhurst School has meant so much to many people over the years. I had the great pleasure of attending the recent tree planting ceremony at the school field and yet again I was left mightily impressed with the behaviour of the pupils as they all played their part in what was another memorable event for Pickhurst Junior Academy. Sixty trees courtesy of the Woodland Trust were planted. Our mission is to create a relaxed, fun salon environment “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees” whilst giving our customers a highly professional modern Amelia Earhart gentlemen’s hair and shave experience. And finally, at Pickhurst Life Magazine we are always looking at WE WANT TO ENCOURAGE MORE new ways to improve the quality of the magazine. We want to CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE All our barbers are highly experienced. At Hak’s barbers, to be a part of encourage more contributions from the students and community STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY TO the team they have to have a minimum of 7 years experience and also go to ensure the continued success of the magazine. Authors, ENSURE THE CONTINUED SUCCESS through a vigorous induction to qualify. They are passionate in what they do reviewers and even guest editors are always welcome! You can OF THE MAGAZINE. and have an artistic flair with modern and traditional barbering. contact me via the school office or alternatively drop me an email with your ideas. Please come and visit us! Enjoy the read!
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EDITOR’S FOREWORD 09 WELCOME FROM THE EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL What a wonderful start to the year it has been, with so many successes to celebrate – successes that all contribute to making Pickhurst Junior Academy such an outstanding school.
When we look at the students who routinely by exceptional teachers who co-operation and interest in your attend this school; when we see their are all leaders in their respective fields. children’s education who continue to hard work; when we share in the be a delight to work with and to teach. I would like to commend all the pupils celebrations of their many successes; The triangle of support between the for exemplary behaviour during our when we witness on a daily basis their student, the school and yourselves is recent tree planting ceremony. The kindness and support for each other; so very important and one which we assembly was a celebration of the when we hear of their fund-raising value very much indeed. school’s Diamond Jubilee and, to schemes; when we hear members mark this event, three children were of the public tell of their exemplary Enjoy the read. nominated from each class to plant conduct on trips and activities, we trees. Sixty trees were kindly donated have every confidence they are by the Woodland Trust and they precisely the kind of young people included varieties of cherry, silver birch who will make a positive difference to and rowan trees. our community We have lots more exciting events It is the whole learning community planned over the coming months that sets the agenda for success with as we build up to celebrating our hard work and commitment from Diamond Jubilee in July. We are very everyone ensuring that our goals and fortunate to have a very active and ambitions are achieved. Our success supportive Parent Teacher Association has been recognised, both locally and and I thank them for all the ways in nationally this year shown in the vital which they support this school. “We would thoroughly recommend the services of Hilleard Developments who made the whole support that we provide for other experience of renovating our house hassle free. We found their friendly advice and attention schools through our Multi Academy To the parents of this school I should Matt Rampton Trust. This also brings great benefits to detail a real asset in the final finish of our house. We would not hesitate to use their like to take this opportunity to Executive Principal to our own students who are taught thank you for all your support and services again on any building project in the future.” Pickhurst Junior Academy.
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Great learning, great teaching and great fun… The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is one of the fastest-growing curriculums in the world today. IPC is a comprehensive curriculum with a clear process of learning and with specific learning goals for every subject, for personal learning and for international mindedness. The IPC is now the curriculum choice of international and national schools in over 1,800 schools in over 90 countries around the world.
David Walsh went to meet Head of I work closely with all stakeholders and enables children to imitate the Academy Lynne Dando to find out and developing positive relationships language they need for a particular more about what impact IPC is having and building a partnership with parents topic orally before reading and with students and staff at Pickhurst is key. analyzing the text and then writing Junior Academy. their own version. The IPC promotes A challenge for everyone working in cross-curricular writing and through the education today is to keep up to date Q: Tell us a little bit about your role Talk for Writing approach we have seen with research and respond to new within the school. high standards develop even further government agendas, which as I am throughout the academy. My role as Head of Academy is sure you are aware have a tendency to extremely varied and often no two days change quite often! Here at Pickhurst I feel very lucky, as I love my job, it is are the same. we aim to be one-step ahead and rewarding, challenging and interesting. I work very closely with Mr Rampton, are leaders in innovation and change. The interaction with the children is Executive Head, and the Senior Through Mr Rampton’s role as Executive great and I feel inspired every day by Leadership team, to ensure Pickhurst Head we support other schools to the hardworking and talented team Academy continues to thrive and be ensure all children have the best here at Pickhurst. outstanding in every aspect. education possible in a creative and stimulating environment. Together we develop the strategic THE INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY CURRICULUM plan for the academy, including the Professional development for teachers preparation of staffing and resources. is a fundamental part of my role and I write and facilitate training programmes AT PICKHURST JUNIOR ACADEMY With the leadership team I review the for teachers. I am a recognised trainer, performance of the academy in terms internationally and nationally for the of objectives and achievement. With IPC, which provides me with up to date overall responsibility to ensure the knowledge and initiatives, which I can curriculum is inspiring, motivating and incorporate into Pickhurst. has a positive impact on all children within Pickhurst. This year I have led the introduction of Talk for Writing, which was developed We promote a culture of learning that by Pie Corbett, an educational writer EACH SCHOOL HAS ITS OWN responds to the needs of the learners, and poet. The children love this UNIQUE VISION FOR THE which is personalised and pitched at approach to writing as it is based on CHILDREN IN ITS CARE. their particular needs. the principles of how children learn
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Q: Where and what was your first Q: When did Pickhurst Junior information and be proud of the country As an Academy, we ensure the Entry at the classroom environment As a curriculum for learning, the IPC experience of the IPC and how did Academy introduce the IPC? that they are from as well as learning Point has a real wow factor! We hook positive feedback is given and key focuses on developing knowledge, this impact you? The IPC was first introduced a number about the country that they are living in. their imagination so from the start of developmental areas addressed. the topic they want to learn. I believe if skills and understanding of subjects of years ago when Mr Richardson was It is important that new teachers, My first experience of the IPC was several In an International school, within each learning is made fun, learning is easier set within child–friendly, relevant, Head. Obviously since then we have had whether they are leading the IPC or years ago when Pickhurst investigated class, there are often a high proportion and of course is more enjoyable. The cross–curricular thematic units many new staff join the Academy and teaching it, spend time researching a new creative curriculum. A priority of children from different countries. This teachers’ work incredibly hard to ensure of work that are both creative through Mr Rampton’s leadership the this curriculum. The website is full of for me was that a new curriculum enables the International activities to be the Entry Point does just that. This half and challenging for children of all IPC has been hugely reviewed and the invaluable information and provides a would incorporate subject goals, key taught and enhanced by the children term Year 5 had a fabulous Entry point abilities The IPC provides teachers purpose revisited. fabulous vehicle for practitioners to gain international learning objectives as within the classroom who have a great and everyone was dressed up in Greek with a structured and rigorous yet a greater understanding and depth of well as personal skills, as I believe all are deal of knowledge about the country costumes (including the teachers) flexible teaching framework which the learning behind the IPC. equally important in a child’s education. Q: What do you think your biggest they are from. the whole day was filled with creative helps them lead children through challenge was with the IPC and how an engaging learning process that I was immediately impressed with the Here at Pickhurst this presented a learning experiences, ranging from did you overcome it? Q: What has been the best thing has clear outcomes for academic, IPC as it has an international dimension Greek Olympic sports to food tasting. It challenge, as we do not always have about the IPC so far for Pickhurst personal and international learning. which is explicit and links to international The IPC is taught alongside the Maths provided the children with a flavour of such a range of nationalities within School? It helps children look at everything learning activities. This enables the and English national curriculum and is what was to come and many of them each class. To address this we adapt the The IPC is a tool, which enables they learn through a local and children to explore the similarities and a thematic topic based approach. When researched at home independently approach and if the children from a class children to take greater risks with their global perspective, developing differences between different cultures teaching Maths and English we follow additional information before they had are all from England we “adopt” a country learning through creative, inspiring adaptable, globally–minded from all around the world. This aspect the outcomes taken from the new even started the topic. for the children to compare. The country and stimulating topics. It changes the learners prepared for the world of is embedded within the IPC so that national curriculum. we “adopt” has links with the topic. For The IPC books are of an exceptional way they learn because they are able tomorrow in which they’ll be living international learning is not just an “add At Pickhurst we made the decision to example if the topic the children are high standard and we have made it a to express their own ideas and share and working in. on’ but becomes an integral part of their keep explicit science lessons to ensure learning about is the Rainforest, Brazil focus for the children to record their their learning. They record the learning learning. The children learn to respect all key science objectives were taught. is the “adopted” country used as the work in creative ways linked to Howard through different multiple intelligences The IPC provides schools with a different cultures and look at role models Although of course when links can be “host” country. Of course if within a Gardener’s Multiple Intelligences. When which enables everyone to access the very clear teaching framework to from around the world. made within the IPC we make them. class there are children from different we monitor the books the leadership learning in a personalised way. They have follow which they can personalise Connections are important for children countries we encourage them to share team are always extremely impressed When new topics are introduced the become more independent learners and to meet the needs of children in to make sense of their learning. their knowledge and their country is the with the quality of work. The children children complete a Knowledge Harvest generate their own questions linked to their locality. “home” country for their learning. are very proud of their books and topics that they want to find out about. where they consider three questions Educational practitioners wrote the when the books are shared with senior The teachers celebrate mistakes so that Whilst some cynics have said it’s linked to the new topic. What do I know IPC, originally for International Shell What is great about the IPC is that leaders from other schools and Ofsted the children understand that to really an off-the-shelf option, schools already? What do I think I know? What do Schools, where children from different teachers find out from the children the inspectors they are equally in awe. challenge themselves, it is important to will offer a robust defence, of the I want to find out? This is a great way to nationalities often moved around the links they have with different countries be able to make mistakes and learn from IPC outlining there’s huge depth plan for their learning and ensure their world with their parents who work and they incorporate them into the Q: How do you help your new them. Through the planned activities the to the learning process, a real questions are investigated throughout for Shell. The IPC was written so these International learning activities. This teachers become competent IPC children have developed key personal understanding of what ignites the topic. children had a curriculum that they allows the children to develop an practitioners quickly and what skills and learn by working together; children’s interest, true expertise recognised when they moved to a international mind-set and a greater The “Entry Point” at the start of the topic advice would you give to teachers collaborating, supporting and sharing of community and international- different school in a different country. global awareness, which I am sure you encourages the children to become will agree, is extremely important in the and leaders in their first year of ideas, their thinking and their knowledge mindedness, a very careful balance engaged, excited and interested in Today the number of UK schools who world that we live in today. teaching or leading with the IPC? and as a result everyone’s learning of knowledge and skills in every their learning. It is a fun and creative have adopted the IPC is huge and it has When new teachers join the Academy develops. Which is a great change. unit, and some really creative ideas lesson and can sometimes extend to been recognised by Ofsted as providing for teaching and for learning with a Q: The IPC encourages schools to we provide additional bespoke training When I visit classrooms and see the a whole day and trips can be planned an outstanding creative curriculum flexibility to make it your own. interpret the IPC in ways that best so that they understand the principles IPC being taught there is a great buzz to compliment the topic. The children which impacts positively on all the suit the school. How have you been and philosophy behind the curriculum. of learning and I see active learners love it and quite often everyone dresses learners. When a school does something able to make the IPC personal to They are supported within their Year who are having fun with their learning. up and it creates a wonderfully exciting the students at Pickhurst Junior group when planning the learning and quite innovative, such as the IPC, A fundamental part of the explicit Through the IPC themes the children learning opportunity. Academy? through regular team meetings they everyone is watching you, as has international activities compare “home” learn, History, Geography, Art, Design been the case at Pickhurst Junior Whenever I ask children about their discuss planning and the progress made I knew that the IPC would engage and “host” countries to enable the Technology, Music, Computer Science, Academy. Their success in the thoughts on the curriculum a high with the learning. children and I had a clear vision that children to look at similarities and International learning and we make links League Tables and the Ofsted proportion consistently tell me that the work that they presented would be differences between different countries Newly qualified teachers often have with numeracy, science and English, inspection have proved to Local they love the IPC. When I ask them something that they would take great and cultures. The “home” country aspects of the IPC written into their wherever we can to help them develop Authority and to other local schools why they tell me that it is creative, fun, care with and be extremely proud of. The is where a child was born and the action plans so specific targets are their skills in a purposeful way. The that the IPC really is making a real challenging and they learn, through books that I see today from the children “host” country is where the children addressed and they are given time impact is incredible to see. Pickhurst difference. The success is down to the Knowledge Harvest, things that have certainly achieved this and the are currently living, which if they to visit classrooms and observe more children become confident researchers, the engagement and to the focus they want to find out about. They vision I had has certainly been exceeded! were at Pickhurst would be England. experienced teachers teach the IPC. critical thinkers and risk takers. They on learning. Pickhurst Life Magazine particularly enjoy the Entry Point. This encourages children to share are independent, resilient learners and would like to thank Mrs Dando for Through monitoring whether it is have become articulate, confident, providing an insight into the IPC. talking to the children, looking at communicators. The IPC has helped books, observing teaching or looking make this happen.
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Winston and Brother Jack The baby was named Winston Spencer Churchill. His mother was Jennie Jerome, an American. His father was Lord Randolph Churchill, an important person in the government at the time. Winston had a Winston Churchill younger brother, Jack. A nurse looked after the boys. Their mother and father were 1874 - 1965 often busy and away from home. Sent to school At 7, Winston was sent away to school. He hated it. He was beaten (hit) by his teacher, and never got enough to eat.
He liked his next school. It was by the sea. He learned to swim and ride horses.
A royal celebration Winston enjoyed a visit to London in 1887. Crowds waved flags and bands played. It was Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, to mark 50 years as Queen. Then came exams... Winston was so puzzled by one exam paper, he wrote his name - and nothing else!
Good at lessons? The International Primary Curriculum Why is Churchill Churchill’s But he passed the exams! In 1888, he (IPC) is one of the fastest-growing famous? childhood went to Harrow School, a famous public curriculums in the world today. school. Winston liked reading. He liked At Pickhurst Junior Academy they Britain’s war leader Where was Churchill born? history and learning poems by heart. But compliment the creative curriculum his writing was bad, he was often late for Winston Churchill was Britain’s prime Winston was born on 30 November with the International Primary class, and he lost his books. Winston was minister for most of World War II. He 1874, in Blenheim Palace near Oxford. Curriculum. In the first of a series of good at fencing. He wrote letters home At the start of World War One in 1914 Churchill was in charge of the Royal Navy as First Lord of the Admi- was famous for his speeches, and for Blenheim is a great house built in the articles Pickhurst Life will explore asking for pocket money, jam and cake. ralty. He was given the job again when World War Two broke out in 1939. his refusal to give in, even when things 1700s for John Churchill. He was Duke the lives of famous people. Our were going badly. For a time he was the of Marlborough and a famous soldier. first subject is Winston Churchill, most famous person in Britain. People He was Winston’s ancestor. Winston’s regarded as one of the great leaders Wars and adventures all over the world know the name mother was visiting Blenheim when her of the 20th Century. Winston Churchill. baby was born. Winston joins the Army In South Africa He was prime minister of Britain When did he live? In 1893; Winston went to the Army Next, he went as a newspaper reporter to twice, the first time leading the college at Sandhurst. He wanted to be South Africa. There, the British Army was country through the turbulent years Churchill was born in 1874. He lived a soldier in the cavalry. 1895 was a sad fighting the Boers. Winston was captured of the Second World War. Michael through two world wars. He saw the year. His father died. So did his nurse. by the Boers, but escaped. He climbed Hughes takes a look at the life and first cars, the first planes, and the first Winston went to America and Cuba. He out of a window, and then hid on a times of Winston Churchill. astronauts in space. He was at the started writing for newspapers about his train. He came home a hero. In 1900, he crowning of Elizabeth II as Queen in adventures. was elected as an MP. In 1908, Winston 1953. He was an MP for over 60 years. married Clementine Hozier. Winston Churchill died in 1965. Army adventures Winston runs the Navy What was special about Churchill? WINSTON ENJOYED A VISIT TO In 1896 Churchill was sent to India, which People remember Churchill as a war LONDON IN 1887. CROWDS WAVED was then part of the British Empire. Soon Winston was in the government. leader. But he did other important jobs FLAGS AND BANDS PLAYED. IT WAS Winston knew many important people. By 1910, he was Home Secretary. In 1911 in a long life full of adventures. Winston QUEEN VICTORIA’S JUBILEE, TO He asked the prime minister to help him he took charge of the Royal Navy. At Churchill loved history and in his life he MARK 50 YEARS AS QUEEN. fight in a war in the Sudan, in Africa. In this time, Britain had the world’s biggest made history. 1898 he rode with the cavalry at the navy. A 10-year-old Winston Churchill in 1884. Battle of Omdurman.
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WINSTON CHURCHILL 1874 - 1965 CONTINUED... From 1914 - 1939 War leader War made Chancellor of the Exchequer. He But the war went badly. By 1940, France Britain at war was in charge of the country’s money was beaten. Britain faced invasion. In 1914, World War I began. Churchill Britain still had friends. The British and taxes. He was not a success. He left Britain needed a new leader. In May wanted the Navy to win battles. But in Empire sent help. People from the this job in 1929. 1940, Winston Churchill became Prime 1915 his plan for an attack on Turkey Caribbean, Africa, India, Canada, Minister. Australia and New Zealand left home went badly wrong. Many British, The 1930s and Hitler Australian and New Zealand soldiers to fight alongside Britain. Churchill died. Churchill resigned. He went to In the 1930s, Churchill said Britain used radio to tell the world Britain fight in France as a soldier. By 1917 he must get ready for a new war. was not beaten. His speeches helped was back in the government. He was in Germany’s leader Adolf Hitler was a keep up people’s spirits. ‘We shall never charge of new weapons. He was excited danger to peace. But he was not in surrender’ he told Parliament. the government, so people took little by the new tanks. Tanks helped win the Keeping up spirits war by 1918. notice of his warnings. Churchill led Britain through the Battle The 1920s War again IN THE 1930S, CHURCHILL SAID of Britain and the Blitz. He walked BRITAIN MUST GET READY FOR A NEW through towns damaged by bombs. In the 1920s Churchill bought In 1939, Germany attacked Poland. He met pilots, sailors and soldiers. He Chartwell, a house in Kent. He and his Britain and France went to war with WAR. GERMANY’S LEADER ADOLF visited factories. Everywhere he went wife had five children. He wrote books Germany. World War II began. Churchill HITLER WAS A DANGER TO PEACE. he gave the ‘V for Victory’ sign. to earn extra money. In 1924, he was was put in charge of the Navy again. The Big Three From 1941, America was in the war. So During the war Churchill used the radio to speak to the British people. was Russia. Britain, America and Russia were now Allies. Churchill became a It was important to keep their morale up, especially when things friend of America’s President Roosevelt. weren’t going well. He met Russia’s leader, Josef Stalin. The three leaders were called ‘the Big Three’. The war ends On D-Day (6 June) 1944, the Allies landed armies in France. Churchill wanted to go too, but had to wait until it was safer. The war in Europe ended in May 1945. Crowds cheered Churchill. He stood with the King and Queen. Britain had an election. The Churchill’s death in 1965 was front page news all over the world. Conservative Party lost. The Labour Party won. Churchill (a Conservative) Churchill dies gave up being Prime Minister. By Churchill’s August 1945 World War II was over. last years Churchill died on 24 January 1965. What would Churchill do next? Many world leaders came to his state Back in power funeral. Crowds lined the streets. Many famous British people are buried Churchill kept busy. He wrote books in Westminster Abbey or St Paul’s and made speeches. He was still leader Cathedral. But Churchill’s grave is in a of the Conservatives, and they won the country churchyard near Oxford. 1951 election. Churchill went back to 10 Downing Street as prime minister. A famous name He was 76. In Westminster Abbey in London, Sir Winston visitors see a simple stone slab. On the stone are the words: ‘Remember In 1953, Elizabeth II was crowned Winston Churchill’. Queen. Churchill became Sir Winston Churchill. He was given the Nobel Prize for Literature, for his history books. In For more information on Winston 1955, he gave up being prime minister. Churchill and other famous people A bronze statue of Sir Winston Churchill, by But he was an MP until 1964. Though please visit www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ sculptor Oscar Nemon, looks out over the old and often not well, he still enjoyed primaryhistory/famouspeople/ members’ lobby in the House of Commons. painting pictures. winston_churchill/
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PART ONE
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From the plan of the 19 acre gardens you can clearly trace the land that belongs to the school today. You can also see the Lodge that formerly stood near the LONGCROFT TO PICKHURST current entrance gates to the school. The agents, Baxter Payne & Lepper, claimed that the house would be of Once upon a time 150 years ago..... particular interest to a ‘Gentleman seeking a Country Seat. The neighbourhood of Hayes and Keston is proverbial for possessing the attributes Pickhurst Junior Academy Executive Much has changed in the world of necessary to the full enjoyment of Principal, Matt Rampton is really looking education since the school was opened Pickhurst Junior School, country life; it abounds in aristocratic forward to the celebrations. “This is a and over the next few issues, Pickhurst which has served society and affords communications wonderful opportunity for everyone Life Magazine will be looking back at not with the West End or City in about 30 generations of children, is who has been involved with the school only the history of the school but also minutes. Without doubt there is not celebrating its 60th birthday. to celebrate its success over the past 60 take a detailed look back at the pre- IMAGE COURTESY OF BROMLEY LOCAL STUDIES AND another district within an hour of London IMAGE COURTESY OF BROMLEY LOCAL STUDIES AND years. Everyone has different memories school years. It is quite a story! Diamond Jubilee events ARCHIVES REFERENCE NUMBER (1200/342) that will compare with this part of Kent’ . ARCHIVES REFERENCE NUMBER (1200/342) of their time here, and we want to hear are set to take place and Part one of our in depth look at the their stories and look at old photos from history of Pickhurst School goes back to past pupils and staff will be years gone by. It’s a joy to be involved the nineteenth century, about 150 years invited to come along and with the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. ago. We hope you enjoy your trip back I hope people with memories of the share their memories. in time! school come along and join us.” THE JILTED LOVER The house was bought by wealthy John Thomas Hedley, the unmarried son of a Northumberland coalmine owner. His grandfather William had been LONGCROFT important in the early development of steam locomotives. John Hedley By Jean Wilson was 37 years old and planned to marry an actress, Phyllis Broughton. Pickhurst School and its grounds She was very attractive and had are on the land that once was found fame through her appearances at the Gaiety Theatre, London. the landscape garden of a large She rejected him and hoped to marry house called Longcroft. the Earl of Cowley. John Hedley was About 150 years ago Jonathan Robinson heartbroken. He never married and Peill, a landowner, decided to have a although he kept the house, perhaps fine house built on the northern edge hoping that Phyllis would change her of Pickhurst Green. He and his wife Ellen mind, he never lived there. For almost moved there in 1869 and employed fifty years Longcroft remained empty. three servants, a cook, parlourmaid and However, the house was maintained housemaid. Ten years later Ellen died during this time and the gardens and was buried in Hayes Churchyard were tended by several gardeners but her husband continued to live at who provided flowers and produce for Phyllis on a regular basis. His head Longcroft until his death in 1889. LONGCROFT - PHOTO ROGER MANNING gardener was James Clacey who was succeeded by his son Arthur in1925. The house was then put up for sale. An unusual feature of the ground floor, which We can see him in the photograph had a large square hall, dining room, drawing room, morning room, billiard room and of part of the garden in the 1930s. study, was a conservatory 20ft by 25ft with a ‘picturesque waterfall’. On the first floor there were eleven bedrooms, a dressing room, wardrobe room, WC and bathroom. On the second floor there was a box room and conveniences. There were the normal servants’ rooms, kitchen and pantries and two cottages, including the coachman’s ON THE FIRST FLOOR THERE WERE cottage and stabling. ELEVEN BEDROOMS, A DRESSING ROOM, SHE REJECTED HIM AND HOPED TO ‘The Pleasure Grounds’ had clumps of gigantic rhododendrons and a walk that Phyllis Broughton by Elliott & Fry chlorobromide print on cream card mount, 1887 NPG x127417 WARDROBE ROOM, WC AND BATHROOM. extended for nearly a mile. MARRY THE EARL OF COWLEY. © National Portrait Gallery, London
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MR CLACEY IN THE ROSE GARDEN - PHOTO MRS V BLINKS On John Hedley’s death in April 1937 his estate was valued at £655,129, worth more than £25 million today. His will revealed that he wanted Phyllis to have various jewels and she was named as the residuary legatee. In later life she had married Doctor Robert Thompson of Cliftonville but she died in 1926 so that Hedley’s wish that she would scatter his ashes could not be carried out.
ARP EXERCISE IN THE RUINS OF LONGCROFT OUTBREAK OF WAR In September 1939 war came to Britain that the Kent Education Authority the acquisition of the site for Pickhurst and once again there were changes (KEA) had purchased Longcroft and School and that it was not likely to be at Longcroft. The ruins of the house the rest of its land that had not been provided in the near future. Indeed provided an ideal opportunity in developed to build another school to it was not until 1953 that the head October 1939 for the Gadsden based meet the increase in the number of of Hayes Primary School, Miss Furse, No. 3 Stretcher Party and Light Rescue children living in the area. received a letter informing her that Sections to train in recovering realistic by September four classrooms would mock casualties from building debris. One effect of the considerable growth open at the new Pickhurst Primary in housing in Hayes meant that in school catering for 160 places. Such experience was useful when the local Council School, opened in the blitz started and local houses George Lane in 1937, too many pupils Miss Furse was delighted as even with were bombed. Many of the people were being squeezed into too small a the use of Gadsden, the School Hall, who lived in the new houses built space. Gadsden, also owned by the Canteen, Medical Inspection Room in Pickhurst Lane helped out as KEA, had been utilised to receive the and the squash courts at Gadsden Firewatchers. older junior pupils by the end of the there was only room for 745 pupils and war but the school in George Lane on 22 May 1953 there were 780 on the Fire- watchers looked out for was soon overflowing. Parents and school roll. IMAGE COURTESY OF W DANCE 1977 LONGCROFT FOR SALE incendiary bombs and put out the the Hayes Village Association (HVA) fires they caused before they took continued to put pressure on KEA to Local newspapers suggested that Mr. Early in 1938 a builder from Shirley, E F the edge of Pickhurst Lane although hold. They were issued with a bucket build another primary school but it Hedley wanted his house to become Bates, sought planning permission for a the outbreak of war stopped further of sand, water and a stirrup pump. The was not high on its list of priorities. a home for actors and actresses but crescent of houses in the grounds but development. The individual deeds of Home Guard also used the Pickhurst that did not happen. Various rumours nothing came of that plan. Baxter, Payne the houses from 198 to 230 will show Grounds for practice. In 1948 members of the HVA agreed circulated about the house including and Lepper put Longcroft up for sale in the original owner but 204-224 all have to send a protest to Bromley and May. By September the estate was sold, similar chimney stacks so may be by the After the war ended some of the Kent Education Committees and the the local legend that it was haunted. The houses were completed but there THE PEOPLE WHO LIVED IN THE NEW house was put up for sale. the roof of the house had been removed same builder. Number 234 was probably Ministry of Education. A letter was and the stable block taken down for new built as a show house and sold by S were considerable building restrictions. received from the Borough Education HOUSES BUILT IN PICKHURST LANE housing. A few houses were built along Connor & Co of Shirley in 1939. In 1947 the local paper announced Officer saying that there was a hitch in HELPED OUT AS FIREWATCHERS.
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THE BUILDING OF PICKHURST SCHOOL
BUILDING OF PICKHURST JUNIOR SCHOOL - PHOTOGRAPHS BY HOWARD KING The building work started and parents in the area looked forward to the day when it would be ready. The photographs taken by Howard King show the school under construction and the final building. to be continued...
to be completed by December. In the The dining hall had to be used for two meantime pupils went home for lunch. classrooms with a curtain to divide On the first morning there were 105 them. Finally after many meetings all children in 4 classrooms. In January hurdles were cleared for the building 1954 a further 202 children joined the of the Junior School and once again school with ages varying from 5 years workmen returned to the site. to 9 years and coming from 14 different MISS KATHLEEN GAY, HEAD OF PICKHURST SCHOOL 1953 By January 1956 there were 530 pupils schools. Miss Gay’s task was then in her and three months later the four eldest words ‘to bind them into a cohesive classes moved into the first block of The new head of Pickhurst was Miss family’. The original 105 children were the new junior school. By May the Kathleen Gay, who had worked moved over to the Lower Infant Wing Junior School was completed. Miss Gay throughout the summer holidays to and the Upper Infant Wing housed the remained in charge of the Infants and get the school ready for its opening juniors. The builders finally completed Mr F A Harmer was appointed the new in September 1953. It was just the all their work by Easter 1954. beginning as five more classrooms, a head of the Juniors. The first chapter in school hall, dining room and kitchen The school continued to grow and the history of Pickhurst Junior Academy were still under construction and due by September there were 415 pupils. had begun.
Pickhurst Life Magazine would like to say exhibitions starting in the 1980s. Most books and articles, including the Hayes a very big thank you to Jean Wilson a local recently she was part of the team that put on Trail, and is a Vice President of the Bromley historian, who has provided us with all the the Hayes Remembers Exhibition. She retired Borough Local History Society. information and photos for us all to enjoy. in 1998 from her position as head of history To view more of Jean’s work and at Baston School and continued her research Jean Wilson read history at St Anne’s College, for general information about the into the history of the people of Hayes. Oxford. She has lived in Hayes since 1974 history of Hayes, please visit www. and has been involved in many local history She has written a number of local history hayeskenthistory.co.uk
LONGCROFT TO PICKHURST - Celebrating Sixty Years UNDERSTANDING MULTI-ACADEMY TRUSTS LONGCROFT FOR SALE
MR CLACEY IN THE ROSE GARDEN - PHOTO MRS V BLINKS
LONGCROFT - PHOTO ROGER MANNING
MISS KATHLEEN GAY, HEAD OF PICKHURST SCHOOL 1953
BUILDING OF PICKHURST JUNIOR SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH BY HOWARD KING
TEACHERS IN A SCHOOL PLAY COURTESY OF AVRIL ASHFORD
PICKHURST LIFE PHOTO ALBUM
NETBALL TEAM 1958 COURTESY OF LINDA MAYNE
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A selection of programmes of events at Pickhurst Junior School dating back to 1968. Thanks to Bromley Local Studies and Archive.
INVITATION TO SCHOOL OPENING
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tree planting ceremony
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland Mrs Smoothy and her team had worked tirelessly to prepare Thankfully the weather stayed dry and as I headed back to the the holes for planting and Executive Principal Matt Rampton office I was able to reflect on what was another enjoyable visit conservation charity that inspires pupils and students planted the first of the 60 trees. All the trees were planted in to Pickhurst Junior Academy. to love woods and trees. Schools across the UK, year order with each class planting three trees with teachers nurseries, colleges, universities and outdoor learning nominating students to undertake this task. centres are the main beneficiaries of The Woodland Having completed their tasks the students then returned to Trust tree packs. Michael Hughes reports. their seats and were addressed by Mr Rampton who gave everyone an insight into his love of the outdoors with a master “We welcome applications from schools across the UK, plus When Pickhurst Life Magazine received our invitation to class on tree planting! nurseries, colleges, universities and outdoor learning centres,” attend the planned tree planting ceremony, as part of the Poignantly the children were asked to remember the victims explained Chief Executive Officer Beccy Speight. diamond jubilee celebrations, there was a scramble amongst of the Brussels airport atrocity that had taken place a few days our editorial team to make sure they were there to see the “The Woodland Trust tree packs for schools and communities earlier. You could hear a pin drop as everyone reflected on the momentous planting of over 60 trees. However, it was time to offer the perfect opportunity to bring people together to plant terrible events before heading back to school. pull rank and as the senior journalist of the team. I went along trees - encouraging local wildlife, protecting our landscape to the school full of expectation as to what I was about to against tree disease and creating beautiful wooded areas that witness. people can enjoy for years to come,” explained Pickhurst Junior Academy Forest School Leader Mrs Smoothy. “We want to Yet again I have to say I wasn’t disappointed with what make a difference to our local environment and are eligible for transpired. I have been very fortunate to be invited along to tree packs,” added Mrs Smoothy. a number of events and yet again the student’s behaviour was exemplary. There was an air of excitement as they all filed down to the bottom of the playing fields to prepare for the planting ceremony.
MRS SMOOTHY AND HER TEAM HAD WORKED TIRELESSLY TO PREPARE THE HOLES FOR PLANTING AND EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL MATT RAMPTON PLANTED THE FIRST OF THE 60 TREES.
LET ME TELL YOU ALL ABOUT EASTER LET ME TELL YOU ALL ABOUT EASTER 32 33 THE BENEFITS OF EXTENDED LEARNING In association with
Michael Hughes examines how This is great news for working Akano, the proprietor of Pixies. Raising the self-esteem of children, is a about children going home to an empty pancakes. Working closely with PIXIES parents - now you can top and tail central mission of the extended schools house or having to make alternative has enabled us to create a little oasis the school day has now been PIXIES are supported by a network the day with good quality child programme, as is keeping children safe arrangements,” says Mr Jasper. where the children have healthy food extended from 8am-6pm. It is of staff that are either childcare care at your child’s school. and healthy. and a calm start to the day, and as a qualified, working towards a childcare Another target of the extended schools now common practice in many result they can concentrate harder, work schools that pupils are being Pickhurst Junior Academy work in qualification or highly experienced Keeping children safe is a major benefit programme is to help pupils improve partnership with PIXIES Kidz Clubz, a better and they are in school on time.” encouraged to start the day with in childcare. “Our staff attend regular of after-school clubs. “Clubs keep the attendance and punctuality by offering privately run out of school care provider, training courses on various issues breakfast clubs. At Pickhurst Junior As well as topping and tailing the school a breakfast club and finish with an children busy and active and healthy currently operating in the Bromley area. relating to childcare from First Aid after school. The children are safe, they Academy Head of Academy Lynne day, the extended services programme after-school club. PIXIES started in 2001 and their first to Child Protection to special needs.” are engaged in learning and they are Dando is delighted with the success of offers support to parents and the local facility opened in 2002. It originally added Fiona. being supervised,” added Mr Jasper. the breakfast club. “The breakfast club community. Many schools are getting began as Valley out of School Club as The clubs also give peace of mind to at Pickhurst offers a healthy breakfast their parents engaged in adult learning Clubs such as PIXIES now have an it catered only for children from Valley parents. “They save parents worrying of cereal, milk, toast with low-fat spread classes, parenting classes and ICT and important role to play in enriching the Primary School. As the services they and low-sugar jam, yoghurt, fruit and adult literacy classes. curriculum. “Being at school is not just offered continued to grow it became about what you do between 9am and apparent that they needed a name 3.15pm, it’s about acquiring the skills to which would reflect their ethos and give go into society” explained Robert Jasper, scope for continuous growth. Academy Bursar at Pickhurst Junior AT PICKHURST JUNIOR ACADEMY The name P.I.X.I.E.S is an acronym of Academy. what the club represents and it was Pickhurst Breakfast Club 7.55am to 8.55am Infant School Dining Hall 07946 150619 chosen by the club staff and children at “Not only are these after-school clubs the facility. It defines in a nutshell what fun, but they also help boost children’s they believe and continuously work self-esteem and self-confidence. 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CLASS DOJO CLASS DOJO 36 37 GETTING TO GETTING TO KNOW Mrs Carr, Head of Literacy
KNOW YOU A big thank you to Mrs Carr, Head of Literacy at Pickhurst Junior Academy for providing us with the answers!
Mrs Carr, your time starts now...... Q. Were you named after anyone? Q. Favorite TV programme to watch? Q. What is on your mouse pad? A. Just before I was born my great uncle A. I love dramas, recently I have enjoyed A. Don’t have one. Louis passed away and so my middle The Night Manager and I am now name is Louise. atching Undercover. Q. Rolling stones or beatles? A. Beatles 100% one of the first bands I Q. If you were another person would Q. Hair color? listened to and fell in love with. you be friends with you? A. Dark brown. A. I think so, I would definitely be friends Q. Do you have a special talent? with my adult self. I don’t know if I’d Q. Eye color? A. My colleagues would probably say I have much time for my teenage self A. Blue/green they change. (too emotional). can talk a lot but I guess that’s more a nuisance than a talent! Q. Do you wear contacts? Q. Would you bungee jump? A. No. A. No. I love heights but I am pretty risk Q. Where were you born? averse. A. Portland place. Q. Favorite food? A. Mediterranean. Q. What is your favorite cereal? Q. What color is your house? A. I loved Shreddies as a child but I tend A. I live in a flat and it is red brick. to avoid gluten now. Q. Scary movies or happy endings? A. Happy endings I am not a fan of Q. Do you untie your shoes when horror movies. Q. What color is your car? you take them off? A. I’m currently learning to drive my A. Yes, but I tend to not wear many Q. Last movie you watched? husband’s. The car is navy and so is the shoes with laces. A. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, I saw it car I’m learning on. with my sister and we both found it Q. What is your favorite ice cream? hilarious. Q. When was the last time you cried? A. I’m lactose intolerant :-( but before I A. I cry a lot, mainly when watching knew that mint choc chip or pistachio. Q. Summer or winter? movies and reading books. The little A. Winter, I got married in the wintertime I princess was on last week and I only Q. If you were a crayon, what color find it a really magical season. saw the ending but that was enough for would you be? me to erupt into tears! A. I think I would be yellow. There’s an Q. Favorite dessert? amazing book about the life of crayons. A. I can’t really eat desserts because of It’s called The Day the Crayons Quit by my intolerances but I used to love sticky For students, if there is a member Drew Daywalt. toffee pudding. of staff you would like us to interview then please drop Pickhurst Life Magazine Q. Mountain hideaway or beach Q. Computer or television? a quick email with some of your questions and we will see if we can find out a little house? A. Television for recreation but I would more about your favourite teacher! Mountain hideaway. find it hard to live without a laptop.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOU GETTING TO KNOW YOU 38 39 ST GEORGE - PATRON SAINT OF ENGLAND Every nation has its own ‘Patron Saint’ who in times of great peril is called upon to help save the country from its enemies. Pickhurst Life Magazine Such was the influence of St Edmund that on St Edmund’s Day Stories of his strength and courage soon spread throughout has already featured in recent issues, St David, in 1214 rebel English barons held a secret meeting here before Europe. The best-known story about St. George is his fight with Patron Saint of Wales, and St Patrick of Ireland. We going to confront King John with the Charter of Liberties, the a dragon, but it is highly unlikely that he ever fought a dragon, forerunner to Magna Carta which he signed a year later. This and even more unlikely that he ever visited England, however now turn our attentions to St George, the Patron event is reflected in the motto of Bury St Edmunds: ‘Shrine of a his name was known there as early as the eighth-century. Saint of England. Michael Hughes reports. King, Cradle of the Law’. In the middle Ages the dragon was commonly used to represent It is commonly accepted that St George is the Patron Saint of St Edmund’s influence began to fade when, during the Third the Devil. Unfortunately the many legends connected with St. England. We celebrate St George’s Day on April 23rd when the Crusade in 1199, King Richard I visited the tomb of St. George in George’s name are fictitious, and the slaying of the ‘Dragon’ was red cross of St George flies proudly from the flag pole. But should Lydda on the eve of battle. The next day he won a great victory. first credited to him in the 12th century. we instead be raising the White Dragon flag on November 20th? Following this triumph, Richard adopted St. George as his St. George, so the story goes, killed a dragon on the flat topped personal patron and protector of the army. It is surprising to learn that St George was not the first Patron Dragon Hill in Uffington, Berkshire, and it is said that no grass Saint of England. That honour was originally held by St Edmund Although the banner of St. Edmund was still carried into battle grows where the dragon’s blood trickled down! by the English army, by the time of Edward I it had been joined or Edmund the Martyr, King of East Anglia in the 9th century AD. Shakespeare made sure that nobody would forget St. George, by the flag of St. George. and has King Henry V finishing his pre-battle speech with the In 1348, Edward III founded a new order of chivalry, the Knights famous phrase, ‘Cry God for Harry, England and St. George!’ of the Garter. Edward made St George the patron of the Order King Henry himself, who was both warlike and devout, ST EDMUND and also declared him Patron Saint of England. was thought by his followers to possess many of the saint’s Born on Christmas Day 841 AD, Edmund succeeded to the Very little is known about St. George’s life, but it is thought he characteristics. throne of East Anglia in 856. A Christian from birth, he fought was a high ranking officer in the Roman army who was killed in alongside King Alfred of Wessex against the pagan Viking and around AD 303. Norse invaders (the Great Heathen Army) until 869/70 when his forces were defeated and Edmund was captured by the Vikings. It seems that the Emperor Diocletian had St. George tortured He was ordered to renounce his faith and share power with the to make him deny his faith in Christ. However despite some of pagan Vikings, but he refused. the most terrible torture even for that time, St George showed incredible courage and faith and was finally beheaded near According to the 10th century account of the saint’s life by Abbo Lydda in Palestine. His head was later taken to Rome where it WE CELEBRATE ST GEORGE’S DAY ON APRIL 23RD WHEN THE RED of Fleury, who quotes St Dunstan as his source, Edmund was was interred in the church dedicated to him. CROSS OF ST GEORGE FLIES PROUDLY FROM THE FLAG POLE. then bound to a tree, shot through by arrows and beheaded. The date was 20th November. His decapitated head is said to have been reunited with its body with the help of a talking wolf that protected the head and then called out “Hic, Hic, Hic” (“Here, Here, Here”) to alert Edmund’s followers. It is uncertain where he was killed; some accounts state THE TOMB OF ST GEORGE, Bradfield St Clare near Bury St Edmunds, others Maldon in Essex or Hoxne in Suffolk. LOD, ISRAEL What is known is that in 902 his remains were moved to An interesting piece of trivia - Shakespeare was born on St. Bedricsworth (modern Bury St. Edmunds) where King Athelstan George’s Day 1564, and if the story is to be believed, died on St. founded a religious community to care for his shrine which George’s Day 1616.An appropriate end perhaps for the man who became a place of national pilgrimage. helped to immortalise the Saint in English tradition. King Canute built a stone abbey on the site in 1020 to house For more information about St George and other patron the shrine. For centuries Edmund’s resting place was patronised saints, please visit http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/ by the kings of England and the abbey became increasingly HistoryofEngland/St-George-Patron-Saint-of-England/ wealthy as the cult of St Edmund grew.
STSIBLING GEORGE RIVALRY - PATRON SAINT OF ENGLAND ST GEORGE - PATRON SAINT OF ENGLAND 40 41 HAPPY BIRTHDAY
The Queen’s first Christmas broadcast, 1952. YOUR MAJESTY Wedding day: The Princess Elizabeth of England and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, during their wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947. Queen Elizabeth II as popular as ever as she celebrates her 90th birthday. The Queen has just celebrated her 90th birthday, marking the start of a summer of celebration. Already Britain’s longest-ruling Official portrait: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip monarch, her reign has so far lasted more than 64 years. pose for an official portrait in Buckingham Palace on the Queen’s coronation day, June 2,1953. The Queen’s 90th birthday has led to a predictable wave of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with their two children, support for the monarchy. Quite simply, Queen Elizabeth II has Charles, Prince of Wales, and Princess Anne, circa 1952. been the beacon of stability for so many people all over the Royal train on tour: Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh wave world. from the Royal train at Bathurst, while on tour in February 1954.
Any 90th birthday should be a cause for celebration, but when it is “The People’s Queen” the cause of celebration is not only in this country but around the Commonwealth and wider world with thousands of street parties planned and documentaries aired on television.
Pickhurst Life Magazine celebrates the life of Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen at the 1966 World Cup: Queen Elizabeth II presents Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh wave as the Jules Rimet Cup to England captain, Bobby Moore, as her they step off a plane, on their second visit to Australia in Official family portrait, taken on July 29, 1981, the wedding day of Prince husband Prince Philip look on after England beat West Germany 1963. (National Archives of Australia: A1777/1). 4-2 in the World Cup final at Wembley stadium in London, July Charles (C-R) and Lady Diana (C-L), the Princess of Wales. 30, 1966. Duke and Duchess of York with Princess Elizabeth: LtoR the Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, the daughter of the 14th Earl of Strathmore, the Duchess of York, holds her firstborn, Princess Elizabeth, soon after her birth in April, 1926.
Royal family on balcony in 1937: Queen Elizabeth (2nd-L, future Queen Mother), her daughter Princess Elizabeth (4th-L, future Queen Elizabeth II), Queen Mary (C), Princess Margaret (5th-L) and Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, look Queen Elizabeth II stands next to The Queen Mother as she waves to the at the mass of floral tributes laid outside Buckingham Palace in the King George VI (R), pose at the balcony of the Buckingham Palace following the Coronation of crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on her 100th birthday, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip walk through the memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, September 5, 1997. King George VI in 1937. August 4, 2000. Royal Gallery to the House of Lords to attend the State Opening of Parliament in November, 1998.
Royal couple reach 60th anniversary: Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, walk at Broadlands in Romsey, southern Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten engaged: Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten pose Queen Elizabeth II waves to the crowd as she travels to St Paul’s England in an undated photograph taken in 2007. The couple will mark Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II looks out from a window Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip pose for a photo during their honeymoon at Broadlands estate for a photo at Buckingham Palace in London on July 9, 1947, the day their engagement was officially Cathedral, London, in the Coronation Carriage for the Golden their diamond wedding anniversary with a special service of thanksgiving at the underwater stage at the Pinewood Studios in in Hampshire, November 25, 1947. announced. Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving, June 4, 2002. on November 19, 2007. Buckinghamshire, 02 November 2007.
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Britain’s incoming Prime Minister David Cameron is greeted by Queen Elizabeth II during a meeting in which she invited him to form the next government, at Buckingham Palace in London on May 11, 2010.
Queen Elizabeth II (L) and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, visit the Guinness Storehouse Gravity Bar in Dublin, on the second day of the Queen’s four-day visit to Ireland, on May 18, 2011. They both resisted trying the Guinness.
Queen Elizabeth II talks with writer Kathy Lette, wearing a corgi- patterned dress, at a reception at Buckingham Palace on October 13, 2011. Getty: John Stillwell
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip sit in a Queen Elizabeth II and US president Barack Obama pose for a Queen Elizabeth II looks at an Australian Rules football she received from horse drawn carriage as they make their way from photo in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace ahead of a state Aboriginal player Ben Ward during her visit to Clontarf Aboriginal College Buckingham Palace to attend the Trooping the Colour banquet on May 24, 2011. in Perth on October 27, 2011. ceremo ny in central London on June 11, 2011
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Our menus are based on seasonal fresh foods Nourish menus have been prepared in and are all freshly prepared. compliance with the School Food Trust Nutrient Standards. Each day there is a selection of hot homemade dishes, one of which is always vegetarian and All our produce is locally sourced and traceable, daily vegetable options. i.e. Red Tractor Meat and Sustainable Fish.
We passionately believe that every child deserves a healthy, well-balanced diet the aim is to make sure every child has access to the right fuel for learning to reach their full potential. A freshly prepared meal at school goes a long way to achieving this. Nourish also support the Magic Meet Breakfast scheme which helps to feed some of the 700,000 Mr Nourish! children who arrive at school too hungry to learn every day.
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Sometimes it’s worth getting a cleaning the grass is cut, the edges are trimmed attractive. Give your property kerb appeal. company in to give you a major clean of and bushes aren’t overgrown. Plant Hide the bins, fix the fence and add a everything: windows, kitchen, bathroom, some winter pansies in bright pots for splash of colour. Whatever time of year oven, the lot. Everything will be gleaming a splash of colour. Hanging baskets are it is you can find plants with colour or and ready for viewings. Women are more also good. coloured pots. Keep it tidy. often the ones who make the decision to buy a house and they will notice the fresh If your kids have outgrown their climbing With all of these tips comes a price but smell and shiny surfaces. Trust me! frame and it’s looking tired, take it its well worth the outlay. Spend wisely down. Make sure the dogs toys aren’t and you will see your money back on • Don’t overlook the gardens. Front and strewn around the garden and pick investment of things bought! If you rear gardens are an extension of the up the poop! Sounds basic but it has would like any advice or names of property and can enhance or totally ruin been known to be a problem on some contractors we know and trust then just the overall attractiveness of a property. viewings. The front garden is the first contact me and I will be happy to discuss Even in the winter you can make sure thing a prospective buyer sees so make it this with you.
HOW BEST TO SELL YOUR HOUSE As we continue our look at the property market, in this current issue of Pickhurst Life, with the help of our property expert Debbie Mehmet, owner of The Address Property Agents, Beckenham, we are provided with an insight into how she and her team help prepare clients who are selling their property. SO YOU HAVE YOUR FIRST VIEWING… Sometimes all it takes is one viewing and it’s sold! First impressions MAKING YOUR PROPERTY “SALE READY” count! Here are a few pointers to help your viewings go well and help present your property in its best light. One of the first pieces of advice we • Make sure you get all of the option of putting some furniture and give to any of our clients looking to outstanding jobs done. Fixing the possessions into storage. There are You’ve taken all of my advice on board • Put on the lights and lamps; remember sell their property is to look at your dripping tap, painting the front door, plenty of companies out there who are and the day of the viewings finally ambience! property objectively. giving the walls a coat of paint; any really reasonable with the cost. arrives. You’ve set the mood with your • Park away from the house and let the outstanding job should be attended scented candles, fresh flowers and How will a potential purchaser look at If you have a friend or relative with viewers’ park in your space. to. Even if you end up spending a bit beautiful cushions. Here are a few things it? Who do you think will be buying a spare room, ask them to store bits on these jobs you really will end up you can do on the day. • Don’t hang your coats in the hall. Pop your property? Is it a family; is it a first selling your property quickly and for while you are selling. Don’t be tempted them in a cupboard or stash them in • Sweep or hoover the floors time buyer, someone single, a retiree? the asking price or very close to it. to put everything in the garage as this the car for a while; same for shoes and You know who your property will too needs to be clear. Go into every • Wash up and hide all dishes boots; don’t leave them by the door. appeal to as you bought it once! • Once these jobs have been done room and look at it from the buyer’s • Get someone to take the dog for a you can start to declutter and perspective: can you see it is a double If you are not sure then ask your agent walk or get someone to look after Once the viewing is over normal service depersonalise your property. Family room? Can you open the door or Sometimes if a property is close to who they think will be looking at it. them for a while. It’s kinder to the can be resumed! As an agent we know photographs while lovely can be a is something stuffed behind it? Is it a school it is worth avoiding home Once you have established this you dog too! it can be really difficult for families to distraction to buyers; they focus on cluttered? can then go about making it attractive keep this up for any period of time but time and the start of the day. People these and not on the property itself. • If it’s cold, turn up the heating and know that living close to a school and appealing to this market. Now • Once you have minimised the clutter it really does pay off. After the viewings light the fire. has its pitfalls but when they actually you know who you are looking to Also it makes it so much easier if you and rearranged the rooms you can you will want to have feedback. This • Air the house by opening a few encounter it, it can cause them to attract to your property you can style have the little ‘knick-knacks’ packed embark on a major spring clean! It’s is an essential tool when trying to sell windows. over think it! With feedback and a little it accordingly. But before we all get away when you come to actually not spring! Well let’s pretend and your home. We will give you full, honest forethought we can overcome most carried away with the styling and moving. If you want to go for a really have a good deep clean so your place • Try not to cook just before a viewing. feedback after each viewing on your staging we need to have a long hard hurdles and get you a great viewing minimalistic look while showing looks and smells fresh and clean. • Don’t use the bathroom just before a home. This enables us to tailor your look at the décor, DIY and cleaning! with the RIGHT person. people around why not go for the viewing. viewings to the buyers.
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An estate agent has a duty to inform What position is the buyer in? Are have checked with other estate agents you of all offers made on your property. they in a chain? Are they even under whether they were on the market, We are here to advise you on the best offer? Your agent should be able to under offer and to whom and what offer, not just the highest. check this all out before they put the their position is. A good agent will offer to you. Chains vary in length so inform you of all of this information. Some things to consider are: Is it a ask your agent how long the chain cash buyer? This has the bonus of not If an offer is too low for you but the is and whether any parts are close to people are in a great position it may having to wait for mortgage offers exchange. and approval. Make sure your agent be worth considering. Sometimes your has seen proof of funds. There is a big What timescales is the buyer working onward purchase may accept an offer difference between being a cash buyer to? Do they suit you? Your viewers and too so ask your agent to check. Also and being cash on completion! potential buyers should all have been take your time to consider all of the qualified by your agent before the offer facts. Don’t be rushed but equally don’t Does the buyer have a mortgage is put to you. This means the agent leave the buyer hanging for too long. agreed in principle? Your agent should has checked that they have an AIP Make sure your agent has told them have seen this and have a copy on file (agreement in principle) or that they you are considering the offer and give along with the offer. have funds available plus they would a time frame for your response.
THE ADDRESS GUIDE TO SELLING.
VALUATION We will give you an CONTRACTS Contract signed by This is just a guide to help you with your honest valuation based on all aspects of both parties move but we are always here to help your property. every step of the way. You may have a EXCHANGE Exchange of contracts worry that seems silly to you but don’t DETAILS Here at The Address attention and completion date set (buyer deposit stress we can assist. Just give us a call, to detail is paramount when it comes to transferred approx 10%) pop in or email me and I will be happy creating a property profile. to help. COMPLETION Residual monies MARKETING Extensive Marketing of transferred. Debbie Mehmet - Managing Director your property via Right move, Zoopla, The Address Beckenham Ltd Prime Location and social media plus 247 Croydon Road local print press and via our vast network Beckenham | BR3 3PS of investors and buyers 0208 776 2838 ACCOMPANIED VIEWINGS [email protected]
OFFER RECEIVED Financial position of DISCOVER THE SECRET TO buyer checked SELLING YOUR HOME CONVEYANCING Conveyancing in Bromley, Beckenham, Park Langley process managed by The Address and & Surrounding Areas, To download our solicitors e-book. Visit http://the-address.co.uk/ ebook
HOW BEST TO SELL YOUR HOUSE Here at the Address we pride ourselves in taking care of your every need when moving home. We start early, we stay late, we work hard so that no matter what you’re doing; buying, selling, renting or letting we make it as easy and as stress free as possible! We have a small but dedicated team that will treat you like more than just a number. We will help you through the entire process of moving home, promising to be there every step of the way. The Address are known for our superb customer service, differentiating ourselves from your typical estate agents.
The Address • 247 Croydon Road • Beckenham BR3 3PS Tel: 0208 776 2838 • [email protected] • www.the-address.co.uk
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