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elcome to the first issue of Runnymede Life, Runnymede WSouth Edition, connecting you with our community. My next thought is to wish you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. May 2021 bring happiness, good health and go back to seeing and hugging friends and family once again! I am so looking forward to that. The turn of the year does feel like a new lease on life and thought it was a good time to launch the magazine. We have been publishing Chertsey Life for a few months now, and in a short period of time, the engagement has been very strong. We hope you will agree, community is more important than ever before. Although we aren’t out of the woods yet with Covid-19, we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and can think about making plans, and hopefully, booking holidays. Having been home bound for the last year, one thing we have learned through this is that you don’t have to go far to We very much hope you enjoy the magazine. find beauty places to experience in the United We will publish 11 months of the year with Kingdom. July/August being a combined issue. So this year, enjoy your living space, get some January Offers for exercise, and have a Happy, Healthy and Runnymede Life Readers Prosperous 2021! Inside Front cover EweMove Free instant Home evaluation Yours faithfully, P19 Just Shutters 20% in January If you are thinking of bettering your life, your home or even your look there are Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, Instagram plenty of advertisers here helping you do and Twitter for updates and news. that with free consultations and quotes. www.facebook.com/clmagazines Take advantage of it! www.instagram.com/clmagazines/ Runnymede Life is delivered Free to homes in www.twitter.com/clmagazines Addlestone, New Haw, Ottershaw, Row Town and Woodham. Please be responsible and do not litter January Cover Image: Magna Carta Memorial Photographer: Mary Hammond 3 Contents Making Our Community Stronger 5 Ottershaw Neighbourhood Forum 27 Brief History of Runnymede 6 Making Surrey Safer 28 Magna Carta Memorial 8 Runnymede Beat 30 National Trust Walks 9 Longcross Garden Development 32 The Story of the Queen’s Statue 14 Need Hope in Changing Times 34 Runnymede Art Society 12 Runnymede Life Gardening 36 Community Enterprise 14 Theatre Talk 37 Dr Ben Spencer MP 16 Chertsey Combined Charity 38 Mayor of Runnymede 17 Runnymede Life Book Review 40 Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals 20 Coffee & Liqueurs 41 Runnymede Life Recipes 22 Investment Confirmed 43 Ottershaw Football Club 23 Important Contact Information 44 Runnymede NeighbourhoodWatch 26 Advertisers Index 46 Runnymede Foodback 47

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4 MAKING OUR 100 YEARS OLD COMMUNITY STRONGER BY MALCOLM CRESSEY

t seems like an age ago, but the reality is, it Iwas at the beginning of Nov that you and I were introduced by my dear friend Ronnie MALCOLM CRESSEY Kendall (The mastermind behind Holme Farm INDEPENDENT COUNCILLOR FOR OTTERSHAW Community Workshop & Gardens) in order to Our average age of a resident is between 35 and discuss the merits of expanding the Chertsey 39 and 59% of residents aged over 16 live as Life concept to the South of Runnymede. couples. 85% of residents are considered to be

in good / very good health with a life expectancy We both started from a good place, recognising of 80.6 years for men and 84.3 years for women. that a regular, high quality magazine free at point of delivery, could be a huge benefit, The area is also relatively “safe” with crime being actively promoting community involvement. around 5% lower than the national average but a The coverage needed to be big enough little higher than the Surrey average. 70% of crime to attract advertising revenue to cover can be grouped under Anti-social behaviour (ASB). costs but focussed enough to be “local”. However, my suspicion is domestic abuse has grown as a consequence of the Covid-19 restrictions Our starting point is a reasonable balance with – A vulnerable area we should all be focussed on. coverage of about 8,000 homes across Ottershaw, Rowtown, New Haw, Woodham, a large part Time and the community response will tell of Addlestone and the surrounding rural area. whether Runnymede Life is focussed on “local”.

It might actually be more accurate to say that What kind of people are we? The area has in fact Runnymede Life and Chertsey Life around 20k residents of which over 83% are UK is one magazine distributing two individual born, 91% speak English and 52% are female. editions promoting local community.

RUNNYMEDE BOROUGH BOUNTRY AREA Chertsey Life has proved to be highly successful and after only it’s fourth monthly edition has generated an enthusiastic following which we hope will be replicated across the southern parts of Runnymede. Articles of local interest have covered the devastating fire at Chobham Common (a Specially Protected Area), the adoption of the Runnymede Local Plan, Holme Farm Community Workshops and Garden, contributions from our MP, Mayor, Councillors and the Council as well as from local organisations such as the hospital, the police, local societies and museums and from individual experiences – all of which are great sources for quality local news. One added benefit is the fact that Runnymede Life is also available online for download. It is now in the hands of the community to not only enjoy the magazine but to contribute to making it a vital local resource – let’s not waste it! 5 BRIEF HISTORY OF RUNNYMEDE AND THE MAGNA CARTA BY EMMA WARREN CURATOR CHERTSEY MUSEUM (MUSUEM OF RUNNYMEDE BOROUGH)

ROYAL OFFICIALS DRAFTED THE TEXT FO THE MAGNA CARTA, THE GREAT CHARTER, WHICH WAS SEALED ON he area of Runnymede, which gives the 15th JUNE 1215. TBorough its name, is one the Thames many floodplains. The name itself is probably Anglo-Saxon in origin, coming from Rune, meaning council and Mead, meaning meadow. In the 7th century it was part of the Manor of Egham, held by the Abbot of Chertsey and first written mention of Runnymede is its most famous mention, in Magna Carta itself.

King John came to the throne in April 1199 on the death of his brother, Richard I, and earned himself the reputation of being one of THE MAGNA CARTA HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS THE the worst monarchs England has ever had. MOST FAMOUS DOCUMENT IN BRITISH HISTORY He abused the feudal system, seizing land, UPON WHICH THE US BILL OF RIGHTS WAS WRITTEN raising taxes and imprisoning anyone who stood in his way. He relied heavily on his Four days later peace was declared and the barons to keep order and to ensure that any rebel barons swore their allegiance to the King money owed to the monarch was collected. once more. Magna Carta was not made law; it was more of a working document setting However, to meet mounting costs, John out how the country would be run, and King ignored traditions and extorted more money John only agreed to it because he had no from his subjects. This alienated the barons choice. He could not afford to fight a civil war, who then rebelled against the King and tried but he clearly had no intention of adhering to to assassinate him in 1212. This unsuccessful the charter. In July 1215 John sent an envoy attempt angered John who seized land to the Pope, seeking an annulment to Magna belonging to the rebels, provoking civil war. Carta, which was granted in August 1215. Civil war once again broke out in England. By May 1215 the barons had taken London, However, on 18th/19th October 1216, King forcing the royal household to Windsor John died suddenly and a revised version of Castle, before moving west towards Staines. Magna Carta was issued on 12th November. A deal was brokered between King John The charter was again revised in 1217, 1225, and the barons who agreed to meet on and finally in 1297 when the text of the latest 10th June 1215 at Runnymede, ideally edition was copied onto the first statute roll and situated between the two warring factions. was officially incorporated into English law. 6 Runnymede itself remained part of Chertsey The presence of all these revellers caused problems Abbey land until, centuries later, it became Crown in the local area. Crowds attracted pickpockets, property on the dissolution of the monastery especially in the 1814 and 1815 seasons, and in July 1537. It had been rented out to locals as a result the Races became less popular. to grow crops on, and in the early 19th century was subject to an Enclosure Act which stated that the central part was to remain unenclosed, and that any enclosures that restricted the horse racing there each August could be removed. The first recorded horse race at Runnymede was in September 1734. Meetings took place sporadically over the next few years until 1738-39 when a three day meet was held. This event was attended by many members of the aristocracy, which established Egham Races as important social event. However, in 1740 an Act of Parliament seriously restricted horse racing EGHAM RACES POSTER ,10th SEPTEMBER 1822 in England in an attempt to stop absenteeism However, attendance improved again from from work, which stopped the Egham Races 1820 onwards, and by the mid 1830s Egham for 30 years. In 1770 racing returned to Egham Races were more popular and prestigious with a lavish three day meet which proved to than ever. King William IV attended meets, be just as popular as before the ban. By this and ‘His Majesty’s Plate’ race was started. time the Jockey Club had been established and Egham’s closeness to Windsor and Ascot made it popular with the Club as there was less distance to walk the horses between meets.

With aristocracy such as the Duke of Cumberland, Sir Charles Bunbury (who co- founded the Epsom Derby) and Sir John Lade entering horses in the late 1770s Egham Races became a meeting for racing connoisseurs. As racing enthusiasts met to witness the Town Plate or the Ladies Plate races, Egham Races became one of the key social events at which to be seen. In 1790 the Prince of Wales, Prince Regent, entered a horse in the races for the first time, and the presence of royalty made the Races even more popular with the aristocracy. In 1810, the 3rd Earl of Bute, a member of the Coutts banking family, made up numbers at Egham races for a card game with the Prince of Wales. Bute deliberately lost so as to not upstage the Prince, and in return was awarded a royal account for the bank, which is still held to this day.

In Georgian England racing, and gambling, was a past time enjoyed by many, and Egham Races were no exception. There was a wide range of entertainment available at the Races: cock fighting and prize fighting entertained the visitors prior to the races, race balls were held at Windsor Town Hall, and the local innkeepers would set up refreshment stalls to supply the crowds. EGHAM RACE CARD, 29th AUGUST1832 7 Although royal patronage ceased during the the early part of the 20th century that the land reign of Queen Victoria, attendance at the Races was put up for sale. Discussions where had increased during the 1840s with the arrival of in the national press and in Parliament about the railways, and by 1849 special race trains the future of this historic strip of land, and ran from London Waterloo to Staines Station eventually it was purchased by local resident, and to Egham station by 1856. Unfortunately, Urban H. Broughton, a wealthy civil engineer, the return of the crowds signalled the return politician and philanthropist. Unfortunately of the pick pockets and confidence tricksters, Broughton died in 1929 before the sale was and by the late 19th century crime had become completed, but his wife and son ensured his a real problem at the meetings. By 1881, it was wishes were followed, and the land was given almost impossible for the race authorities to to the National Trust “to preserve for ever the control the crime. After the 1884 meeting the site where Magna Carta was signed”. The police refused to attend further meetings and lodges and pillars, designed by Sir Edwin so racing in Runnymede stopped, and the Lutyens are memorials to Broughton’s memory. land returned to cultivation. It wasn’t until

THE MAGNA CARTA MEMORIAL, RUNNYMEDE

his memorial is to commemorate the distance from the meads themselves. At the Tsealing of the Magna Carta at Runnymede centre of the memorial is a large pillar of meadows, Egham on the 15th June 1215. English granite, which bears the inscription: “To commemorate Magna Carta, symbol of The Magna Carta is seen by many to have Freedom under Law”. Above this pillar is a been the corner stone of the Common Law circular roof in the form of a star-spangled of England, and subsequently that of the blue dome with an eye of light at the centre United States of America. It was a gift from and supported by eight stone columns the American Bar Association, many of standing on a stone base. It was designed whose members make pilgrimages to the site. by the architect Sir Edward Maufe R.A.

The memorial takes the form of a small temple, The memorial was dedicated on the 28th July situated on slightly raised ground at a short 1957, in ceremonies attended by more than 5,000 people including leading members of the bars of England and the United States.

MAGNA CARTA MEMORIAL, RUNNYMEDE MEADOWS THE UNVEILING CEREMONY, 29TH JULY 1957 8 EXPLORE OUR HISTORY AND BEAUTIFUL BOROUGH WITH A NATIONAL TRUST WINTER WALK IN RUNNYMEDE

EGHAM TO RUNNYMEDE COUNTRYSIDE CIRCULAR WALK

ROUTE DETAILS Difficulty : Moderate Car Park Egham Station, Time : 2 hours Station Road, Egham Distance : 3.7 miles (5.9km) TW20 9LB Dogs friendly route

Details for this walk can be found on the National Trust website https://www.national- trust.org.uk/runnymede/trails/egham-to-runnymede-countryside-circular-walk

Shake off 2020 with a brisk winter walk through ancient woodlands, secretive wetlands and open wildflower meadows (Spring). This circular route takes you around Runnymede nature reserve. Explore Langham Pond and the ancient woodlands which form a Site of Special Scientific Interest for their many rare and endangered species and the rich wildflower meadows (where are name Runnymede originates) that are home to the birthplace the Magna Carta.

You will also have an opportunity to view the statue of Queen Elizabeth II in Runnymede Pleasure Grounds along the way.

9 THE STORY BEHIND THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II STATUE

BY CLLR DEREK COTTY

n these uncertain times, it is natural and logical Ithat we look to our leaders for information, guidance and support. However, thanks to our longstanding constitutional system, we are able to look beyond politicians and scientists for solace and reassurance – to the Queen herself, who represents and embodies, to so many of us, the true heart of our nation; her presence bringing new hope for the future – hope for a speedy return to normality, stability and security – the very same virtues we attribute to Her Majesty. How very exciting then, to learn recently that a Public Holiday, to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, on 5th June 2022 has been declared – as an opportunity for all of us to reunite and openly celebrate together as one national again – hurrah! QUEEN EIZABETH II STATUE As one who was centrally involved in the RUNNYMEDE PLEASURE GROUNDS Magna Carta 800th Anniversary celebrations Supporting the fast-growing movement and the creation of the Runnymede Queen towards ‘outdoor education’ the site includes Elizabeth II statue, from original concept to a timeline, engraved in stone, of British history its erection in 2015, I am delighted at the from Saxon times to the present day, offering prospect of Her Majesty’s statue playing an uplifting and informative rest stop to those its part in the coming Jubilee celebrations visiting the site. Indeed, the entire Elizabeth II/Magna Carta project was motivated by To those of you unfamiliar with this magnificent the desire to bring a closer understanding bronze sculpture, let me enlighten you: - of our great history to the general public.

The statue stands proudly on the banks of the From its conception, the project proved to be very River Thames at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds, challenging, but, despite setbacks, the required on the very meadows on which King John sealed goals were set and met, and the schedule the Magna Carta, on 15th June 1215. This work maintained; all the required funding having been of art was conceived and commissioned as a successfully raised from private sources from both tribute to our Queen, in grateful recognition of home and abroad. The statue, the work of the her outstanding service to the nation; purposely renowned sculptor, James Butler, was completed sited to remind visitors of the enduring and on time, and the deadline for the unveiling harmonious relationship that exists between ceremony on 14th June 2015 (the day before the full Crown and State, established and defined by the Magna Carta festivities were to take place) was events that took place on this historic site 805 met, whereupon invited dignitaries from across years ago. That document, Magna Carta, became the world joined politicians, friends and donors, to universally acknowledged as synonymous celebrate the event. I, then Mayor of Runnymede, with the ideals of justice and freedom; this joined with John Bercow, then Speaker of the fame extending to the site itself, for the name House of Commons, to unveil her Majesty’s Runnymede is equally internationally well known statue depicting her in full Garter ceremonial as the birthplace of democracy and freedom. robes. For me, a lifetime’s dream realised! 10 QUEEN EIZABETH II MEETING THEN MAYOR OF RUNNYMEDE, CLLR DEREK COTTY

The Runnymede Magna Carta Legacy – the charity set up to administer the project – is statue, a very worthwhile outing for families now concentrating its efforts on the future and or groups, even in these winter months. is currently engaged in introducing a QR Code digital system, whereby, with the use of an app As residents of this Borough, we are all heirs of and smartphone, visitors to the site will be able to this legacy and therefore all have a right to bask connect with the historical timeline and interact in its fame. I, naturally, consider the statue as with the events being monitored. Hopefully, depicting and honouring our Queen, but I also see this system will be operational by Spring 2021. it as our “Queen of Runnymede” presiding over this wonderful area of Surrey we all know as home. Should you not have already done so, I hope I have inspired you to visit Her Majesty’s Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year!

ROWERS ONBOARD THE GLORIANA AS PART OF THE MAGNA CARTA 800TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS, 2015 11 RUNNYMEDE ART SOCIETY

BY KAY DRURY, CHAIR Viewers were able to vote for their favourite painting, with an award of the Society’s prestigious Autumn Shield being made for the painting with the most he Runnymede Art Society (RAS) was founded votes. Two other awards were also made. The Tin 1965, with members from all around the President’s Cup was awarded by RAS President Ray Borough of Runnymede. The Society, which has just Ibbetson, which had a theme of “A local scene”. This under 100 members, normally meets weekly at The was awarded to Bob Mapledoram for his painting of Hythe Centre, Thorpe Road, Staines, where members Englefield Green. The “Joy of Art” award from Vice of all artistic abilities enjoy an afternoon of drawing President Joy Doleman had the subject “Pets”, which and painting using a variety of media. Unfortunately, was awarded to Linda Blackwell for her painting of Covid-19 has meant that members have not been “Tess, Border Terrier”. Linda’s beautiful painting able to meet since the middle of March, and have had also won the public vote and was awarded the to cancel three planned exhibitions. Autumn Shield. The exhibition was a great success for the Society’s first attempt at an online exhibition.

However good it is to see work displayed online, nothing beats being able to actually see paintings “in the flesh” and the Society, supported by The Egham Chamber of Commerce, is now planning to hold a display of its work in a shop window at 90 Egham High Street. The shop will not be open for trading, but paintings displayed will be available for sale, by phone, email, or through the RAS Facebook page, giving people a chance to buy a unique piece of art for a bargain price, which could be the ideal MEETINGS AT THE HYTHE CENTRE, THORPE ROAD,STAINES solution to this year’s difficult shopping problems. The lockdown for Covid-19 has affected people differently. Some have had more time to spend painting at home and have been very productive, others have been demotivated by no meetings, demonstrations from professional artists, and training workshops that normally take place each year. Members had hoped to be able to get out-and- about during summer, when the normal outdoor painting sessions take place, many along the riverside and in local beauty spots, but due to the restrictions on numbers of people, sadly that didn’t happen either. Many are also missing the work done within the community, supporting charity events, helping with local special needs group and sharing their love of art with those less fortunate.To try to make up for this lack of physical contact and encourage people to try to get back to normal, RAS WINNER OF THE AUTUMN SHIELD AND JOY OF ART AWARD: decided to hold its Autumn Exhibition online. “Tess, Border Terrier” by Linda Blackwell 12 RUNNYMEDE ART SOCIETY RAS Pop-Up Gallery 90 Egham High Street, TW20 9HF

WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/RUNNYMEDEARTSOCIETY WINNER OF THE PRESIDENT’S CUP OR SEARCH FOR RUNNYMEDE ART SOCIETY - RAS “Englefield Green” by Bob Mapledoram WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Normal meetups are every Wedneday at The Hythe Centre (Post Covid) Please contact Kay Drury for more details [email protected]

13 OUR TEAM COMMUNITY With 30 years’ experience in the London Fire Brigade followed by 20 years of facilities ENTERPRISE IN management, Ronnie Kendall initiated this project with the support of his wife Christine, back in 2017. Despite little movement for OUR BOROUGH three years, Ronnie remains determined to secure the site to see it transformed Workshops and into a valuable community asset. Over time, Ronnie and Christine have been Gardens joined by Steve Clements, retired military lthough the project has been service; Paul Haygreen, IT specialist; Arunning for three years, the proposed Chris McCormick, paralegal; Colin Oates, Community Workshop and Gardens retired police officer; Pippa Tucker-Brown, at Holme Farm, Woodham, is moving complementary therapist; Alison Davidson, forward rapidly, thanks to the boundless interior designer, journalist and blogger and energy of its chairman, Ronnie Kendall. Andi Roy, ecologist and conservationist.

The idea behind Holme Farm is to create a MOVING FORWARD community hub – workshops and café for Now, with the full support of Runnymede the community which also provide a safe Brough Council led by CEO Paul Turrell, haven for those with mental health issues and our local MP Dr Ben Spencer we are and to combat loneliness. There will be negotiating with DEFRA for an agreement outside space for gardening, an orchard, to use the derelict land and buildings for the bee-keeping, re-wilding and family areas Community hopefully starting in the New for relaxing. Inside the ‘sheds’ there will Year 2021. be a café where people of all backgrounds and ages can meet and socialise, and Holme Farm will be a place to pursue courses will be organised for everything interests, to share and practice skills, enjoy from crafting and creative activities making and mending and discuss anything. to computer skills and woodworking. A community project to share knowledge, make social connections, build friendships In the longer term, it is hoped that they will – and of course a lot of laughter and plenty involve local councils and assist with the of tea! shockingly high child poverty and levels of loneliness in our wealthy borough. It is WANT TO GET INVOLVED? this that inspired a group of community- minded individuals to come together To join the project sign up on their Facebook to try and secure derelict buildings and group here: adjoining land, currently owned https://www.facebook.com/groups/ by DEFRA, in Woodham Park 1091627714503823 Road in Woodham, Runnymede. or email: [email protected] Loneliness causes mental illness. Recently there has been a heightened level of awareness around the issue of poor mental URGENT! health and an urgent need to take positive action in tackling this issue, reducing the The project is looking for skilled local burden on the NHS, and emergency services. people and companies to help with their Solutions such as workshops are a simple own “DIY SOS” hopefully, in the new way of helping with this growing problem. year. 14 [email protected]

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Dr Ben Spencer MP As part of these efforts I was happy to discuss the project with St Peter’s Hospital senior management and the CEO of Surrey and any local residents may be aware of the Borders NHS Trust, who oversee our local Mfantastic work of local resident Ronnie mental health service provision. I believe Kendall to try and turn derelict land in there are many opportunities for this project to Woodham into a community workshop and provide help and support through partnership gardens. This project, which has been an with a number of organisations and was aspiration for the last 3 years, has taken real delighted that they are both keen to learn more strides this year. Following a meeting with about the project and the opportunities it will DEFRA Minister Rebecca Pow, I was delighted bring. that the Department, who own the land, have agreed to consider a business case for the I will continue to work with DEFRA to project. The project has also gained support encourage ongoing and open dialogue and will from Runnymede Borough Council, who have support Mr Kendall’s team when presenting the agreed to assist Mr Kendall in his efforts. business case to the Department. Community projects such as this are a fantastic reminder With a seeming unending enthusiasm and of the difference we can all make when we work ethic, Mr Kendall, supported by an ever work together. I wish to thank Mr Kendall and increasing number of local supporters and his all who have supported him in this endeavour, borough councillors, is now not only preparing and look forward to further progress in 2021 this business case but also exploring the many when we can hopefully meet in person to opportunities this project could bring. celebrate our success.

16 MAYOR OF RUNNYMEDE ELAINE GILL

n 22nd October 2020, I was so honoured and Oprivileged to become Mayor of Runnymede. The support shown by all Councillors across Runnymede has been quite overwhelming. On my first day in the role, I had two events, one was the ground breaking ceremony of a building project in my own Ward of Thorpe. This is by Eden Health to provide retirement living. For me the two excellent parts of the project are that Eden Health want local residents to be involved and use the facilities. Also the COURTESY OF ALAN BOSTOCK listed buildings are being brought back to their Fortunately he returned, but I cannot imagine former glory and will be there for many more how my Grandmother must have felt during those years to come. times. Remembrance Sunday is a very important date Due to Covid restrictions this year it has not been for me in my calendar. My Father was a soldier in easy to commemorate this special time, but I am REME during WW11 and rarely spoke of the six pleased that I was able to lay a wreath at the war years he was away from his family. memorial in Chertsey to remember all those who never returned from conflicts. Please all keep safe and keep well.

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his month we’d like to take the opportunity to became unwell earlier this year and was Tshare the story of Sean Fitzpatrick who was admitted to St Peter’s Hospital back in March a patient at St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey and with COVID-19. Sean was so unwell that he the Bradley Neuro-rehabilitation unit, which needed to be treated in the Intensive Care Unit is run by Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals, where he was intubated to help his breathing. located within Woking Community Hospital. After making some improvement, he Before becoming unwell, Sean was working was extubated, but unfortunately, as a flight steward for British Airways and his health deteriorated and he had was living completely independently. He to return to the Intensive Care Unit.

20 Whilst here it was discovered that Sean had completed an exercise programme. He had suffered multiple infarcts in his brain and a DVT also been doing some walking with an elbow in his upper limb. Subsequent tests showed crutch and had started to manage steps. peripheral nerve damage to his right hand and leg. The team at the Bradley Neuro-rehabilitation Sean was cared for by the team until he was unit who worked closely with Sean, and well enough to be able to be transferred supported his recovery have praised his to another ward at the start of May, and positive outlook and determination to get was then admitted to the Bradley Neuro- home. Jenny Cheetham, Physiotherapist, says; rehabilitation unit a couple of weeks later. “the thing that has been incredible, working with Sean, is his positivity through all of this. The Bradley Unit provides multidisciplinary He has kept us all laughing. He has a long road assessment, advice and rehabilitation for ahead of him and a new life to adjust to but adults with acquired brain injury or complex he remains very positive about his experience neurological illness. When he first arrived, and regularly expresses his great thanks to Sean required a full sling hoist for all transfers everyone that has been involved in his care.” and assistance of two people to move in bed. He was fearful of falling, even in bed. The exemplary care and support that Sean received by all members of the team at St Peter’s We’re so pleased that over the past six and within the Bradley unit are testament to months, Sean has made an incredible his remarkable recovery and we wish him the recovery, with support from the whole very best as he settles back into life at home. team who have helped him along the way. We’d also like to take this opportunity to When he was discharged home in November, thank the local community for their support he was able to transfer independently and throughout 2020. The past year has been walk short distances, both with a frame, incredibly challenging for us all, and whilst and he now manages most of his daily Christmas has been different this year, we care needs. He had been participating in hope that you were able to take some time to group strengthening exercises and can now rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones. move much more independently and has

DEAR SEAN, We undertstand you have gone through a very tough time in 2020, fortunately surrounded by nurses and doctors at St Peter’s determined to get you through this terrible virus. You are a strong support and hope for all of us in what many have faced over the last year. On behalf of everyone in the community, we are all so pleased you have pulled through and want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Happy, Healthy New Year. SINCERELY,

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21 RUNNYMEDE LIFE RECIPES Turkey Balls in Red Sauce Stuffed after the silly season? Maybe have a Instructions: few leftovers to use up? Although I adore pure vegan food, many of us are not in the position, 1. Finely chop the onion and sauté until brown. post Christmas of all times, to launch into full Add the seasonings and garlic to activate Veganuary quite yet. Here is a sensible recipe their flavours. I like to add a little water just that uses up some Christmas basics and helps after it browns and soften further. Set half you lose the festive fat. This recipe can be of the cooked onions aside for the sauce. modified in several ways. If you have no need to lose weight then add more fat to the recipe, 2. Add your turkey and vegetable leftovers to the if you are not interested in keto or gluten-free remaining onions in the pan. Sauté these for a then use flour. Play with your recipe to suit you. minute so all ingredients are nicely mixed up and not too moist. Set aside for a moment to cool. Preparation time: 20 mins 3. Add one egg, the breadcrumbs, Cooking time: 20 mins marmite and Worcester sauce (if using) Ingredients: to the turkey mix and combine well. 500 g leftover cooked turkey, very finely chopped 4. Sprinkle plain flour onto a board and (or sautéd turkey mince) roll the mixture in FIRM dollops to form 250g leftover vegetables, very finely chopped or meatballs. Not too big as they must cook blended – a paste is good! in the centre. You could swerve here and make burgers instead if you wish. 3 tbsp breadcrumbs 1 x egg 5. If using an oven, turn on now to 180 C / 350 F. 1 x tsp Marmite / yeast extract 6. In an oven-friendly frying pan or casserole Seasoning: your choice! Could be 1/2 tsp oregano, dish, heat up some sunflower oil and cover cinnamon, paprika, Worcester sauce, thyme – go the base of the pan. Fry the meatballs turning mad! every now and again so they brown evenly. Plain flour 7. In a cup mix a little cornflour and 2 tbsp red wine to make a sauce. For the sauce: 1 x onion 8. Once your turkey balls are nicely browned 1 x clove of garlic – puree it if possible to bring out (and go for a deep brown!) tip in the tinned tomatoes and red wine (plus the cornflour the flavour. mix). Sprinkle with oregano, add the remaining 1 x tinned tomatoes fried onions and your preferred seasonings. 1 x tsp oregano Sunflower oil 9. Cover the pan or casserole dish and cook 1 x cup red wine in the oven on the hob for approx 20 mins. 1 x tsp cornflour 10. Sprinkle with any left over Christmas cheese: why not stilton? Be adventurous! Serve hot. You can either serve as a casserole alone, with pasta, cous cous or zoodles (zucchini noodles – aka courgette!). You can serve dry meatballs with salad for a healthy start to 2021. Check your portion sizes. Happy New Year!

22 [email protected] OTTERSHAW FOOTBALL CLUB

ttershaw FC is a small village club with big Oambitions over the coming years. Set up in 2006 as a single youth team, the club saw a successful young side winning leagues and getting to cup finals, however in 2013, with many players off to University the club depleted for a few years. Back in 2016 with a fresh look and within 10 years have an almostfull youth set the club has gone from strength to strength. The up that will be able to filter in to the adult team. club has progressed through the Guildford and Woking Alliance league and in to the top part of We hope to achieve this through our ethics the Surrey Intermediate league (Step 8 of the non- of being well organised, professionally ran, league pyramid), with aspirations to progress in and an overall enjoyable club to be part of, to the Surrey Elite league and Combined Counties encouraging players to want to become an ‘Otter’. in years to come. The rapid rise since 2016 We feel we need to become a greater part of the has come courtesy of a group of hard working community and are trying to increase our links volunteer committee members and coaching staff with the local area. We currently have sponsorship as well as a core group of players that continue to deals with local businesses such 3 Rooms Indian improve with the constant addition of new quality. Restaurant, Ottershaw. The Cricketers Pub, The 2020/21 season has seen the Otters push on Rowtown, Carlos Barbers, Fairmile cars LTD, again. A new development side playing in the as well as national companies Deliveroo, and Guildford & Woking Alliance Div 2 North, with an Glassdoor UK. If you are interested in sponsoring emphasis on promoting young local talent who Ottershaw FC then do not hesitate to contact can push on to perform at first team level. Also us, there are numerous packages available. a brand new playing facility at Gordons School Hopefully, increasing numbers of the Ottershaw in Chobham. We have been lucky to secure their community become aware and take interest of brand new sports complex with state of the the work going on at their local football club! art 4G pitch, fantastic changing facilities and If you have any queries please contact us even a cafe with a license which the spectators will love. As we grow as a club we would love Club Chairman - Jack Webb to see some local faces support their local side, [email protected] Ottershawfc. and we hope that with the brilliant new pitch it will encourage more and more spectators. Our Ottershawfc. ambitions do not stop at the adult game. Over the coming seasons, we aim to add some youth Ottershaw FC teams to our set up again focusing on local talent;

23 PARKLANDS MANOR LAUNCHES NEW FIXED PRICE PROMISE ‘Providing Total Piece of Mind’

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25 RUNNYMEDE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Cllr. Malcolm Cressey Multi-scheme Administrator for Runnymede NHW

eighbourhood Watch is a grassroots also share your desire to help others. Ncharitable movement. It is the largest crime prevention voluntary movement in We’ll send you updates about important England and Wales and has upwards of national news, campaigns and crime 2.3 million members. Schemes are run by prevention advice, relevant to you. volunteers across England and Wales supported by volunteer Associations, and by We have collated a range of resources and Neighbourhood Watch Network, the national materials, for you to use in your own schemes umbrella organisation for the movement. and communities. They tackle a range of both traditional crimes and modern and provide There are more than 120 watches across practical advice with materials which are Runnymede with a reach of about 10,000 available to download and print. The toolkits residents. That’s about 12% of the borough. available are currently: burglary, domestic abuse, serious violence and child sex exploitation. Crime in Runnymede is about 5% below the National Average but slightly above We provide awareness of types of crimes the average for Surrey. Around 70% can be that affect our communities such as categorised as Anti-Social Behaviour type vehicle crime, elder abuse, disability hate crime with the rest being theft type crimes. crime and advice on access to CCTV.

We support individuals and groups to create Neighbourhood Watch is not just about safer, stronger and active communities. crime awareness, it’s about supporting communities and tackling issues within We believe in a caring society that is focused them. The effect on our communities on trust and respect, in which people are safe caused by Youth isolation, loneliness and from crime and enjoy a good quality of life. vulnerability is evident. In Runnymede we still have Public Spaces Protection Orders We help people feel less afraid, vulnerable in place for over two years because of ASB! or isolated in the place where they live. For more information or to register as a Why should I join Neighbourhood Watch? member please go to https://www.ourwatch.org.uk By becoming a member you have taken the first step to making the area that you live a stronger and safer place to be. We encourage you to connect with your neighbours and others within your community who 26 [email protected]

Or make contact via the OWAIRA website. The second category of issues tended to be more ‘conceptual’, like wanting to retain the village feel, concern with the village being split into two by the OTTERSHAW’S ROUTE TO A A320 development proposals, to have a sustainable shopping and commercial centre, to have greater NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN capacity and accessible medical facilities in the village, to relieve congestion in the village and owards the end of autumn 2019, Ottershaw better locate schools and facilities. It was from TWard independent councillors along with the these conceptual/strategic issues that we realised team at OWAIRA (Ottershaw and West Addlestone that Ottershaw needed a much stronger focus and Independent Residents Alliance), realised how standing in the Local Government machinery. The important it was for us to better understand the local only way for any local community to achieve that issues that were of the most concern to our residents. is to establish a NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN which carries statutory weight and allows residents We decided to ask our residents, by carrying to strongly influence local development within out a survey that was delivered to every house the framework of the borough-wide Local Plan. in the Ward, asking questions on topics such as traffic, crime, schooling, healthcare, the The first stage was to establish a Neighbourhood environment and housing - we received over Forum. In the early part of 2020, Working Groups 350 responses from households and residents. were set up with the objective of submitting an application to Runnymede Borough Council for It was clear from the responses that our the designation of the Ottershaw Neighbourhood community had definite opinions on local Forum and Area. The application was matters and wanted to be more actively approved and designation followed on 14th Oct. involved in local issues and decisions. Please do go to the website Issues fell into two broad categories. Firstly more https://www.ottershawforum.com practical matters such as speeding and parking that The application details explain why the could be addressed directly by OWAIRA, who set area to be covered by the Plan was chosen. up a Working Group specifically to look at traffic. It is not easy! We did not appreciate the hurdles So far there are over 300 members of the involved, determining who we needed to talk too Forum, drawn from residents, local business and then getting access to them. The OWAIRA and other organisations. Membership team is working their way through the slow continues to be open and we welcome you machinery of Local Government - made worse by to join. Just use the join form on the website. the pandemic. After many months we feel we are Since designation the Forum Steering finally making some progress with the appropriate Committee has been elected and the officers local officers and expect to be able to develop selected. It is pleasing to note that the some firmer proposals in the months ahead. steering committee is made up of residents We are currently in detailed discussions on the who were active in the designation process. feasibility of 20mph speed limits on our village The Development of the Neighbourhood Plan roads; a pedestrian crossing on Slade Road, at will result in a “vision” of what Ottershaw and its the junction with Brox Road and Bousley Rise; environs should look like in 15 to 20 years’ time. It and in Brox Road, better definition of roadside will be developed by the residents and influence parking bays and clearer no parking restrictions what Runnymede Borough Council will present in in areas where safety is a major concern. its next Local Plan to be adopted in around 2025. We will seek residents’ views when the authorities So from the starting point of the survey we have have signalled that the ideas are feasible and before made some real progress – the creation of a making any commitments but we are making Neighbourhood Forum for Ottershaw Village, progress towards addressing residents’ concerns. that will seek and reflect the views of local Meanwhile, I am sure more residents, from residents. ..And meanwhile OWAIRA carries all areas of the Ward, would wish to make on with the ‘nitty gritty’ across the whole Ward their views known – please email me at – contact them with your day-to-day issues. 27 SURREY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE MAKING SURREY SAFER PLACE BY MARK NUTI ur fire and rescue service has frequently Obeen in the news these past few months, specifically about their Making Surrey Safer Better Use of Our Crews Plan. I’ve had the opportunity to speak to both the Cabinet Member for Surrey Fire and Rescue There have been some changes to the service’s Service (SFRS), Denise Turner Stewart, and Chief response model – which hadn’t changed in over 50 Fire Officer, Steve Owen-Hughes, so I would like to years and therefore hadn’t adapted to the change take this opportunity to explain some background in our communities since the 1970’s. The research and in turn, hopefully, help you feel safe. found that specific fire stations, which were being crewed 24 hours a day, were over resourced at Necessary Change the night when there were significantly less Let us revert to September 2018 when SFRS call outs and therefore wasting public money. was inspected by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate These changes are: for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This was the first inspection of • Phase 1, which was implemented in UK fire and rescue services in 13 years and the April 2020, saw Haslemere and Walton first ever conducted by HMICFRS. As many of Fire Stations weekend day cover you will already know, this rated the service as increased. It also saw one appliance requires improvement overall, but was inadequate from Camberley, Guildford, Fordbridge regarding efficiency of the service and was one and Woking’s night-time cover removed. of the three worst fire and rescue services in the • Phase 2, which will be implemented by January country. The report highlighted that SFRS was not 2021, see’s Banstead, Egham and Painshill working efficiently and did not focus enough on Fire Stations night-time cover removed. prevention of incidents and protection of Surrey. Detailed Research These areas will still have cover from neighbouring The plan in place at the time included three stations. Crews shift patterns have also changed/are station closures, firefighter redundancies and changing, so they will work shifts from 7am to 7pm, the use of smaller (van-style) fire engines. The to ensure adequate fire cover during busier periods new Service Leadership Team concluded that this plan was not sufficient in light of the report and researched five years’ worth of incident data, risk data (including from emerging risks such as the effects of climate change) which shows us information about our most vulnerable parts of the county and national and local risk registers. Prevent Fires Happening As a result, the Making Surrey Safer Plan was created which increases work completed by community and business safety teams. Improvements to these teams include the recruitment of two Rural Affairs Officers who will work with landowners to prevent wildfires, high rise inspections, school/young people education, a new Cadets scheme and more. SURREY FIRE & RESCUE ENGINE 28 [email protected] Experts Approve the Plan Since the plan was proposed it has been scrutinised and assured by the National Fire Chiefs Council, reviewed by HMICFRS, externally verified by Cadcorp (a data specialist) and independently given full assurance by Brunel University London. Brunel University London have also given further assurance for Phase 2 separately, in light of recent findings such as the Grenfell Tower enquiry and the Covid-19 pandemic. Always There for You So where does that leave us, as Surrey residents, now? If you need to ring 999 for a fire and -res cue incident, they will attend by sending the nearest fire appliance and will aim to be within their response target of 10 minutes (which has remained unchanged throughout this process). You might also notice an increase in safety activi- ties, such as firefighters visiting vulnerable neigh- bours or relatives to conduct Safe and Well Visits or your child/young person might be invited to watch one of their Safe Drive Stay Alive virtual produc- tions which launch this month. Your support could be a key in keeping Surrey safe - follow their advice and share messages with the people around you. The best way to keep Surrey safe is to prevent incidents from happening in the first place.

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BY CLLR THERESA BURTON

he latest outline plans for Longcross TSouth were recently shared at an online presentation hosted by Crest Nicholson and associates in early November. The new plan is likely to be submitted to Runnymede Borough Council for approval in the first half of 2021.

It includes a design for around 1700 new good news for existing local employment and homes, a village centre and green, a two-form the retention of a unique asset for the film and primary school, green spaces, play areas and creative industries in Runnymede. The film community areas. studio with its very large indoor stages and outdoor backlots have hosted many Hollywood The key design will be based on sustainable blockbusters and is currently busy filming living with cycle and pedestrian routes Marvel’s Dr. Strange 2. throughout the village as well as hopper buses. The existing woodland and heritage features Retention of the Film Studios has meant that on Barrowhill will be protected creating a some changes to the original master plan have central green space within the garden village. been necessary and discussions are ongoing regarding the car parking strategy for the Sport pitches, pavilion, allotments and Longcross train station and relocation of the associated parking are planned which will backlots. complement the existing Chertsey Common/ Trumps Farm SANG (Suitable Alternative As ward councillors, we will be keeping a close Natural Green Space) off Kitsmead Lane to the eye on the plan and the development, so if east. anyone has any questions or concerns please get in touch. Further details of the plan can be Key to the development of Longcross South found on our website. is the transport and highways strategy including improvements to the A320 road https://runnymedelibdems.org.uk/en/ corridor for which Surrey County Council have article/2020/1383495/ secured advance funding from the Housing longcross-garden-village-latest-plan Infrastructure Fund. The improvements will be to most of the junctions along the A320 from Cllr Theresa Burton Ottershaw to the Twinersh Roundabout. A [email protected] new pedestrian and cycle way is also planned 07555 918914 running along side Kitsmead Lane to provide a connection to Trumps Green Road. Cllr Donald Whyte, [email protected] Longcross North now has 186 homes occupied 07836 255902 or under construction and works are underway on the Discovery Centre which is planned Cllr Sylvia Whyte, to provide a café and shop for the local area. [email protected], Recent plans approved by the Council include 07717 584763 the retention of the film studio which will be 32 3321 33 WE ALL NEED HOPE IN CHALLENGING TIMES

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his could be Tthe year of the garden. Covid-19 defined 2020 and although it was Begin Again devastating for many of us, the If not frosty, then plant new fruit trees outdoors weather was kind and start sewing seeds indoors in pots, such as and an interest in broad-beans, broccoli, kale, salad onions, lettuce, gardening grew cabbages and tomatoes. If you started vegetable like never before growing last year WELL DONE! Perhaps stick to with garden what worked well and perfect your techniques. You centres enjoying a know it tastes better than the shop bought stuff. thriving business. We realise we need outdoor space and nature to enrich our lives.

Let’s take a good look at our garden and decide what we need from it, in a deeply personal way. Think about the new design of your life. Is there a sitting area that could be defined better, a view that could be revealed, a butt or bin that could be beautifully concealed by planting, or even a windowsill that can showcase your favourite flower?

Get the Knives Out Get a Headstart In January we can start pruning and tidying: roses (15-45cm from base), clematis, wisteria (longer Weed the beds so stems only above 2-3 buds), some fruit trees you can see the (raspberries, apples, pears, gooseberries), willows, clearly defined sedum and hellebore. Double check the rules on space you have your specific plants before snipping as not all to play with, and plants can be pruned until later in Spring. Try to plan properly. remember where daffodil and tulip bulbs are – my Draw what you husband mowed dream about, over ours in the and research past and lopped into plants that their leaves off! combine well, in colour, size and shape. Some If plants can be plants work well together such as lavender or left to flow, then thyme which buddy up with roses. Their scent less pruning is keeps aphids (greenfly and blackfly) away whilst best for nature, still providing a welcoming environment for but if you must beneficial insects. It’s good to buddy up plants prune, now may and create a circle of life in your garden world. be the time. I hope these ideas and timely tips help kickstart your new year. Every day is a new day in the garden and it’s all for you to explore. Keep it growing! 36 [email protected] “Alas, alack, and woe is me. I am in chains; I am not free. The bad King John did this to me. And yet my name is Liberty!”

n 2014, Thorpe Players was approached Ito provide a 15 minute theatre piece for the Magna Carta 800 celebrations. It was to be performed outdoors to a crowd at the lighting of the beacon on St. Ann’s Hill in June 2015. There would be musicians and dancers as well, but no seating, so we would need to capture and hold the attention of our audience.

What to do? When in doubt I always think “What would Frank Muir, our founder, do?” He was a whiz at 15-minute comedy sketches, so there was my starting point. The story of the sealing of Magna Carta, but as a melodrama. Bad King John as the villain, the Barons as the chorus, Liberty as our heroine to be rescued, but we need a hero; let’s enlist St. George! OK, so some of those are fictional, but I did my research, and the facts were right, with added jokes. It started with the verse above. (Liberty always spoke in verse, didn’t you know?) KING JOHN AND LIBERTY COURTESY OF ALAN BOSTOCK We took the show to various places over that summer: Thorpe Village Fair (two time in pre-history when Nature was much performances), an arts showcase in Chertsey, more important than Man. Then we arrived, and to support a Chertsey Museum Friends to be greeted by lights and music and the talk by Richard Williams. The most exciting smell of frying bacon (thank you Scouts!). one, though, was the one it was written for: We performed our melodrama to an unseen the lighting of the beacon. We gathered at The throng of perhaps 400, with the distant Golden Grove and watched the Morris Dancers. lights of Heathrow as our backdrop, and told a tale of the fight for freedom. Then the Then, as it grew dusk, we made our way beacon lit and the sky filled with fireworks. on foot up the hill to the beacon site. We were a large crowd – the Players all in our VALERIE LANE, CHAIRMAN mediaeval costumes – and we followed THORPE PLAYERS the beat of the Morris Dancers’ drum. www.thorpeplayers.co.uk In the dark, in the woods, that beat linked us for more information or to get involved to a world much older than 1215. Back to a email: [email protected] 37 In addition, annual grants are given at Christmas CHERTSEY COMBINED to local Community Clubs and Day Centres. The Charity also provides and replenishes CHARITY small discretion funds administered by local he Chertsey Combined Charity is one church leaders, school heads, the Citizens Tof Chertsey’s oldest Charities. It is able to Advice Bureau, Voluntary Services North give grants to local residents and community- Surrey and the Salvation Army under the based organisations in the original Parish supervision of individual liaison Trustees. of Chertsey, thus it includes Addlestone, Applications for Assistance Chertsey, Lyne, Ottershaw, Rowtown and parts of Woodham. An application form is available for in- dividual assistance, and another, more The Management Trust Deed stipulates that detailed one, for use by organisations. the Charity shall apply its income for the reduction of need, hardship and/or distress Both types are available from the Charity’s suffered by qualifying persons, either generally Secretary at PO Box 89, Weybridge, Surrey or individually. The Charity now disperses KT13 8HY (e-mail: [email protected]). approximately £50,000 each year. In order to qualify for consideration at the Past Grants next available meeting of the Board of Trust- ees which are held during February, May, Au- Over the last 30 years, the Charity has gust and November each year, applications dispersed approximately £1 million to the for grants must be submitted before the 1st of local community. Recently the Charity has that month for Agenda inclusion. For grants given major contributions to a) Stepgates over £1,000 the applicants will be invited to School, Chertsey, towards the swimming give a presentation to the Board meeting out- pool, b) refurbishment of Ottershaw Village lining their project. Smaller grants may be Hall, c) new toilets at Penton Park Community awarded in between main Board meetings.

Centre, d) building the new Scout HQ, For More Information See: Chertsey, e) refurbishment of the CAB Office at Addlestone and e) a pledge toward www.chertsey-combined-charity.org Addlestone Canoe Club’s new building.

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39 RUNNYMEDE LIFE BOOK REVIEW

TOO MANY TO FORGET by Roy Buchanan

f the RAF Fighter Command became Iimmortalised as The Few, Bomber Command should be immortalised as The Many. During the war 55,573 members of Bomber Command were killed, that is more Although John reminds us what the nation than the entire RAF today. Their average age suffered during winter of 1946/47 when very was 22. These young men showed supreme heavy snow brought the country to a standstill, courage and top-quality flying skills protecting he recalls the good times too. We smile at our country from one of the most potently hearing of his first car, an Austin, followed by wicked regimes the world has ever known. an MG. RAF lads liked sports cars. John goes into the dewy-eyed romantic mode explaining Helped by his daughter Caroline, John Meller how he met his wife. Love at first sight is a has written a wartime memoir, The Boy With hackneyed expression that some believe only Only One Shoe. He was only 18 when he happens in Hollywood. Not so, it happens in real joined the RAF and volunteered for Bomber life and John and Barbara are the living proof. Command. The image on the front cover shows a Lancaster bomber struggling to return This book is multi-faceted. It looks at from Germany, badly damaged with an engine people and the society in which they live. It on fire. The author was on that plane. Now portrays the regret of an unavoidable war and 96, he lives with his wife Barbara in South describes the unpleasantness of European Wales. They have been married for 71 years. politics during post-war redevelopment. He admits he was lucky; he survived the war. Those who didn’t are too many to forget. Published in 2020 and available from Amazon at £9.99, the proceeds are donated He came from Warrington where his mother to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. owned a tobacconist’s shop and his father was in the Lancashire Fusiliers. His story will Having read John’s book, it will remain tell you of family harmony in the 1930s before on my shelf because it is far more moving onto the comradeship of service life, than a wartime memoir. Please buy it. the banter among the aircrew that he enjoyed so much but disturbs the reader when he describes the horror of aerial warfare. Eating with friends before a night raid but counting the empty places at the breakfast table.

John was young when he suffered these emotions. They never left him. They revisited him with a vengeance on 28th June 2012 when he attended the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial in London’s Green Park. “Sixty-five years overdue.” JOHN HENRY MELLER 40 [email protected] OVER COFFEE AND LIQUEURS BY ROY BUCHANAN n May 2019, I bought a book. It is a collection Iof daily readings offering classic wisdom. It is a book about philosophy, a subject derided by some as utterly useless because they think it debates unanswerable questions but lauded by others because they regard it as the most academic subject available. You needn’t go to Oxford or Holiday follows each quote with an enlargement Cambridge to read philosophy; you can study it of the principle supported by an example. May in your own front room. Day by day I made my I recommend this book on stoicism, a school of way through this book. Twelve months later I was philosophy founded by Zeno in Athens, centuries stunned, it is the most useful book I have ever before Christ, yet still relevant today. read. I am re-reading it. Philosophy will not teach you how to repair your The title is The Daily Stoic written by best- neighbour’s car but it will provide the spirit level selling author Ryan Holiday assisted by Stephen of life, the skill to deal with your obnoxious boss Hanselman, a philosophy graduate from Harvard. or your recalcitrant teenage children. You will This series of meditations on wisdom is designed acquire the ability to use reasoning principle in to contribute to the art of living and “tested in the many situations, appreciate the benefit of virtue, laboratory of human existence.” Each day’s entry the ability to minimise the damage caused by starts with a quote from people such as Marcus adverse behaviour and the capacity to dismiss Aurelius, the Roman Emperor, Seneca, a Hispano- that which is outside your control. It will help to Roman playwright or Epictetus, the slave-turned- reduce stress and pave the way to fulfilment. It’s philosopher. worth a try. 41 42 FUNDING CONFIRMED A320 - CHERTSEY T0 OTTERSHAW IMPROVEMENTS unding worth £41.8 million to make signif- Ficant improvements to the A320 between Chertsey and Ottershaw has been confirmed. It also unlocks the demand for new homes in Surrey County Council and Runnymede Borough our Local Plan - giving Runnymede people Council were awarded the money by Homes En- more choice of where to live in the Borough. gland’s Housing Infrastructure Fund. It will ensure there is extra capacity on this busy stretch of road “This is real strategic improvement to the to unlock future housing sites. Legal agreements Borough and region’s transport - the A320 serves between the three partners have now been finalised. St Peter’s hospital, two secondary schools, Chertsey town centre and train station and the Additionally, the works will make sure all the M25. It’s the link between Guildford, Woking, junctions and roads work well together to im- Runnymede and Staines and its improvement prove traffic flow. There will also be improve- should drive economic benefit across the area.” ments for walkers and cyclists, including new crossing points and wider foot and cycle paths. Cllr Prescot added: “We’ve been able to bring this vital piece of work to this stage thanks to Upgrading the A320 could mean approximately 3,000 Runnymede and Surrey working together on new homes can be built across ten sites in Runnymede a very detailed scheme - a prime example of - a key component of the Borough’s recently councils working in equal partnership, backed approved Local Plan. The largest site, Longcross by Homes England, to support local people.” Garden Village, could provide at least 1,700 homes. Matt Furniss, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Cllr Nick Prescot, Leader of Runnymede Member for Transport, said: “The A320 is an Borough Council, said: “Anyone driving important stretch of road, and vital to keep people through in this area will appreciate how busy moving in this part of the county. These improvements this stretch of the A320 is, so I hope people will support housebuilding and the local economy will welcome the commitment to improving it. while encouraging more people to walk and cycle.

43 IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND WEB ADDRESSES Organisation Telephone Number Website Asford and St Peter’s NHS Trust 01932 872000 www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk North Surrey Voluntary Support 01784 465536 www.voluntary support.org.uk Runnymede Borough Council 01932 838383 www.runnymede.gov.uk Runnymede Food Bank 0808 2082138 (freephone) runnymede.foodbank.org.uk 01932 838383 (option 5) Chertsey (Runnymede) Museum 01932 565764 www.chertseymuseum.org Surrey County Council Community Helpline 0300 200 1008 Surrey Police 101 (non emergency) www.surrey.police.uk Addlestone Library 0300 200 1001 www.surreycc.gov.uk

Ottershaw Society 01932 454874 www.ottershawsociety.org

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The Ottershaw Surgery 01932 875001 www.ottershawsurgery.nhs.uk The Crouch Oak Family Practice 01932 840123 www.crouchoak.nhs.uk

LOCAL COUNCILLORS

ADDLESTONE NORTH & SOUTH Michael Brierley (#2021) [email protected] Jim Broadhead (#2022) 01932 844463 [email protected] John Furey (#2021) 07720 075440 [email protected] Stewart MacKay (#2022) [email protected] NEW HAW Jacqui Gracey (#2023) 07722 021870 [email protected] Malcolm Cressey (#2022) 01932 882369 [email protected] Mark Maddox (#2022) 07836 740173 [email protected] Stepehn Walsh (#2022) 01932 838383 [email protected] OTTERSHAW Iftikhar Chaudhri (#2021) 01932 838383 [email protected] Malcolm Cressey (#2022) 01932 882369 [email protected] Stephen Dennett (#2021) 01932 562285 [email protected] John Olorenshaw (#2021) 01932 706642 [email protected] ROW TOWN & WOODHAM David Anderson-Bassey (#2022) 07525 630129 [email protected] Tom Gracey (#2023) 07714 210414 [email protected] Scott Lewis (#2021) 07956 109408 [email protected]

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