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Welcome! June 2021 Welcome to the June edition. Dominic Rabb and the MRA bring Lockdown continues to ease and we us up to date. can all now enjoy a pint or a meal indoors. June 21st hopefully will Take care and see you next month. see all restrictions lifted. Summer is on the way too. At the time of writing however we are still experiencing rather large amounts of wet weather. Hopefully by time you read this the sun will be out and we will be dressed in our summer clothes. Fingers crossed. In this issue we hear of the prize fighter Edward (Ned) Turner, and of the Hokey Cokey being played on Tagg’s Island in times past. Squire’s celebrates 85 years and Ben continues his series on “Where the Wild things Are” Della our roving jour- nalist reports back and both

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Molesey Director : Paul Chard Telephone : 07946 494288 Edward Turner 4 The Hokey Cokey 6 Email : [email protected] Where the Wild Things Are 10 Website : www.villagematters.co.uk Squire’s Celebrates 85 Years 12 Cover Photo : Pexels Dominic Raab 14 Lawn Tennis 20 Molesey Matters Roving Reporter 22 MRA 24 Garden View 26 Recipe of the Month 28 Friends of Fleetside 30 Month of Community 32 Index of Advertisers 34

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Edward Turner (' NED ') (1792 - 1826) Edward Turner (' NED ') (1792 - 1826) prize-fighter prize-fighter Edward Turner was born murder. In the account of the trial it states that Edward Turner was born murder. In the account of the trial it states that 1792 in London, of Welsh the fight lasted for 62 rounds! parents and was quite some The judge summed up in his favour and a 1792 in London, of Welsh the fight lasted for 62 rounds! boxer. verdict of manslaughter was entered. Three parents and was quite some The judge summed up in his favour and a He apprenticed as skin- months imprisonment followed. Later he boxer. verdict of manslaughter was entered. Three dresser at a yard in Ber- fought a fierce boxer called Scroggins twice, He apprenticed as skin- months imprisonment followed. Later he mondsey, which had a spar- winning both times, Randall (' The Nonpareil dresser at a yard in Ber- fought a fierce boxer called Scroggins twice, ring club, where he became '), narrowly losing, Davis and Martin (' Mas- mondsey, which had a spar- winning both times, Randall (' The Nonpareil a proficient boxer. His fore- ter of the Rolls ') twice, winning the first time man became jealous and and losing the second, and Inglis twice, losing ring club, where he became '), narrowly losing, Davis and Martin (' Mas- abused him for being the first and winning the second time. His a proficient boxer. His fore- ter of the Rolls ') twice, winning the first time Welsh. The two fought and Turner won. After health failed and he died April 1826 at the age man became jealous and and losing the second, and Inglis twice, losing this and other battles, he was recognised as a of 34. He was modest, unassuming, and good- abused him for being the first and winning the second time. His first-rank pugilist. His first great fight was at natured. As regards skill, endurance, and Welsh. The two fought and Turner won. After health failed and he died April 1826 at the age Molesey Hurst with John Curtis. This was courage in the ring, he was never excelled. this and other battles, he was recognised as a of 34. He was modest, unassuming, and good- fairly fought, but Curtis was so battered that George Borrow praised him in his panegyric he died after it. Turner was tried for wilful on the ' bruisers of England.' first-rank pugilist. His first great fight was at natured. As regards skill, endurance, and Molesey Hurst with John Curtis. This was courage in the ring, he was never excelled. fairly fought, but Curtis was so battered that George Borrow praised him in his panegyric REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo he died after it. Turner was tried for wilful on the ' bruisers of England.'

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The Hokey Cokey on Tagg’s Island The Hokey Cokey on Tagg’s Island Al Tabor (1898-1983), violinist and ban- rywhere were singing: “You put your left leg dleader, a minor player in the history of Brit- in, you put your left leg out / You put your ish popular music, left leg in andAl you shake it all about / You do Tabor (1898-1983), violinist and ban- rywhere were singing: “You put your left leg was born in Lon- the Hokey dleader,Cokey and you turn around, / a minor player in the history of Brit- in, you put your left leg out / You put your don as Alfred Tab- That’s what it’s all about…”. Amazingly it oriwsky – his par- continued to be popular even after the war ish popular music, left leg in and you shake it all about / You do ents had fled the and even became the subject of controversy was born in Lon- the Hokey Cokey and you turn around, / Russian pogroms in (2009) when Scottish football fans were don as Alfred Tab- and settled in the That’s what it’s all about…”. Amazingly it East End. Alfred prevented from singing it at matches because oriwsky – his par- continued to be popular even after the war it supposedly had anti-Catholic sentiments. turned out to be a ents had fled the and even became the subject of controversy prodigy, having The title ‘Hokey Cokey’ was derived from Russian pogroms taken up the violin ‘hokey pokey’, the cry that Italian ice-cream- in (2009) when Scottish football fans were sellers used to make: “Hokey pokey, penny a and settled in the at age four. He East End. Alfred prevented from singing it at matches because later won a schol- lump / Have a lick and make you jump.” it supposedly had anti-Catholic sentiments. arship to the He played the Casino on Tagg’s Island in turned out to be a Guildhall School June 1954, as the advert below shows prodigy, having The title ‘Hokey Cokey’ was derived from of Music, and (Walton Review). Anyone see him? Or any taken up the violin ‘hokey pokey’, the cry that Italian ice-cream- from the late 1920s through the 1940s he be- fond memories of the Hokey Cokey? at age four. He sellers used to make: “Hokey pokey, penny a came a popular bandleader in England and Email me at [email protected] the US. In 1928 he was the musical director later won a schol- lump / Have a lick and make you jump.” of the Hammersmith and Birmingham Palais arship to the He played the Casino on Tagg’s Island in de Danse. In Hammersmith his group was Guildhall School June 1954, as the advert below shows The New Dixie Band. His main band record- ed a few numbers until he moved on to Mur- of Music, and (Walton Review). Anyone see him? Or any ray’s Club in Soho in 1929. He played at from the late 1920s through the 1940s he be- fond memories of the Hokey Cokey? King George’s silver jubilee and during the came a popular bandleader in England and Email me at [email protected] Second World War worked at the Bagatelle the US. In 1928 he was the musical director Club where the young Princess Elizabeth used to go. He carried on until the early of the Hammersmith and Birmingham Palais 1960s and then became employed by the de Danse. In Hammersmith his group was BBC, distributing royalties for the music The New Dixie Band. His main band record- played by the Corporation. He retired in the ed a few numbers until he moved on to Mur- late 1960s. His main claim to everlasting fame occurred ray’s Club in Soho in 1929. He played at in 1940 when he introduced a song called King George’s silver jubilee and during the ‘The Hokey Cokey’ (or originally Hokey Second World War worked at the Bagatelle Pokey) as something that would cheer up the Club where the young Princess Elizabeth British people living through the horrors of used to go. He carried on until the early the Blitz. It was based on the lines of ‘Under 1960s and then became employed by the the spreading chestnut tree’ – another song performed with actions. It caught on rather BBC, distributing royalties for the music like the Conga and people in dance halls eve- played by the Corporation. He retired in the late 1960s. Please mentionHis Molesey Matters when main claim to everlasting fame occurred www.villagematters.co.uk 6 inresponding to adverts 1940 when he introduced a song called ‘The Hokey Cokey’ (or originally Hokey Pokey) as something that would cheer up the British people living through the horrors of the Blitz. It was based on the lines of ‘Under the spreading chestnut tree’ – another song performed with actions. It caught on rather like the Conga and people in dance halls eve-

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Action for Carers Surrey

in Guildford. We’re also holding events on Zoom so you can join in from home, both practical (all about wills, trusts and power of attorney) and fun (learn comic-book illustra- tion or yoga and mindfulness). Our usual It’s Carers Week 7th-13th June, an annual events continue, including a wide range of campaign to ‘Make Caring Visible and Val- support groups. Find out more at ued’, raise awareness of caring, highlight the www.actionforcarers.org.uk, challenges unpaid carers face and recognise [email protected] their contribution. If you’re looking after a or call 0303 040 1234. relative or friend who couldn’t manage without you, you’re ‘a carer’. Action for Carers Surrey helps Surrey's unpaid carers of all ages, with free information, practical help, emotional support, events and advice. We’re marking Carers Week with a variety of special events. Face to face (distanced of course), we’ll be holding carers’ picnics all across Surrey, including at London Irish Rugby Club, Sunbury and Painshill Park, Cobham, and a wonderful African drumming workshop

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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE CONNECTING WITH NATURE CONNECTING WITH NATURE Would you like to identify the birds, butterflies territories in the thorny scrub. and other wildlife you see out and about or in June sees wildflowers and insects take centre your garden? Have you ever wondered which stage. Mugwort entices us to use its flowers for wild plants and fungi are edible? Are you interest- lucid midsummer night’s dreams. Mallow flowersWould you like to identify the birds, butterflies territories in the thorny scrub. ed in cultivating a deeper connection with nature? provide a sweet wayside treat. Yellow Flag Iris Maybe I can help. and various Buttercups add a dash of colour toand other wildlife you see out and about or in June sees wildflowers and insects take centre I'm Ben West, a Molesey resident, lover of land- meadows and watercourses and the beautifullyyour garden? Have you ever wondered which stage. Mugwort entices us to use its flowers for scapes, wildlife and the outdoors and a lifelong fragranced flowers of the Linden tree provide a ‘student of na- delicate tea infusion. wild plants and fungi are edible? Are you interest- lucid midsummer night’s dreams. Mallow flowers ture’. The big, stinky flowers of Hogweed provide aed in cultivating a deeper connection with nature? provide a sweet wayside treat. Yellow Flag Iris Molesey Heath landing pad for insects such as the Thick-legged is a remarkable flower beetle. Meadow Brown butterflies bounceMaybe I can help. and various Buttercups add a dash of colour to local nature re- through the meadows and Gatekeeper stud theI'm Ben West, a Molesey resident, lover of land- meadows and watercourses and the beautifully serve and one of bases of hedges. Damselflies and dragonflies start my favourite to appear and Stag beetles are on the wing. scapes, wildlife and the outdoors and a lifelong fragranced flowers of the Linden tree provide a places to make Mammals may show up too. In the last month contact with the I’ve spotted Weasel, Badger and Roe Deer on ‘student of na- delicate tea infusion. sights and Molesey Heath and heard many small rodents ture’. The big, stinky flowers of Hogweed provide a sounds of the such as Shrews calling from the undergrowth. natural world. I I post regularly on the subjects of plants, wild Molesey Heath landing pad for insects such as the Thick-legged conduct fort- food, medicinal recipes, birds, butterflies and all is a remarkable flower beetle. Meadow Brown butterflies bounce nightly walks things wildlife related. You can find me here: around the re- Twitter: @WildBenWest local nature re- through the meadows and Gatekeeper stud the serve introduc- Instagram: wearewherethewildthingsare serve and one of bases of hedges. Damselflies and dragonflies start ing folks to the Facebook: Ben West local wildlife. Drop me a line at my favourite to appear and Stag beetles are on the wing. May was a busy [email protected] places to make Mammals may show up too. In the last month month. As well Whether you want to spend time outdoors, dis- as my regular cover new ways of getting your kids outside or contact with the I’ve spotted Weasel, Badger and Roe Deer on fortnightly visits I also lead some mid-week be- simply improve your nature ID skills I would love sights and Molesey Heath and heard many small rodents spoke trips around Molesey Heath and further to have you join me. afield. I travelled to sites in Surrey, and to the Price is £15 for adults and children under 16 are sounds of the such as Shrews calling from the undergrowth. Knepp rewilding project in Sussex, to introduce free. No dogs please. We meet at the main gates natural world. I I post regularly on the subjects of plants, wild private groups to the thrilling song of the Nightin- to Molesey Heath on Approach Road, KT8 2LL. gale. Upon returning from a night-time trip to Binoculars are useful but not essential. Please conduct fort- food, medicinal recipes, birds, butterflies and all Knepp I was surprised and delighted to hear a dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Do Nightingale singing on Molesey Heath! At the be aware that the paths around the site can get nightly walks things wildlife related. You can find me here: time of writing the bird is still present. Hopefully muddy and slippery with rain. The walks will around the re- Twitter: @WildBenWest it will set up a territory and stick around in June typically last around a couple of hours depending so that I can share its stunning song with others. on the level of interest amongst the group and the serve introduc- Instagram: wearewherethewildthingsare I still have a couple of spaces available for my wildlife we see on the day. Please email ing folks to the Facebook: Ben West June 26th walk. I’m also now takings bookings for [email protected] for further July; two walks on Saturday 10th (the first at details. local wildlife. Drop me a line at 9.30am and the next at 2pm) and then on Saturday May was a busy [email protected] 24th (9.30am and 2pm). If you fancy joining me please do get in touch. month. As well Whether you want to spend time outdoors, dis- Most of the summer bird migrants have arrived. as my regular cover new ways of getting your kids outside or As I write I can hear a Cuckoo calling from alongside the River Mole. Lesser Whitethroat and fortnightly visits I also lead some mid-week be- simply improve your nature ID skills I would love Garden Warbler are back from their African win- spoke trips around Molesey Heath and further to have you join me. tering grounds and are singing and setting up afield. I travelled to sites in Surrey, and to the Price is £15 for adults and children under 16 are Please mention Molesey Matters when Knepp rewilding project in Sussex, to introduce free. No dogs please. We meet at the main gates www.villagematters.co.uk 10 responding to adverts private groups to the thrilling song of the Nightin- to Molesey Heath on Approach Road, KT8 2LL. gale. Upon returning from a night-time trip to Binoculars are useful but not essential. Please Knepp I was surprised and delighted to hear a dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Do Nightingale singing on Molesey Heath! At the be aware that the paths around the site can get time of writing the bird is still present. Hopefully muddy and slippery with rain. The walks will it will set up a territory and stick around in June typically last around a couple of hours depending so that I can share its stunning song with others. on the level of interest amongst the group and the I still have a couple of spaces available for my wildlife we see on the day. Please email June 26th walk. I’m also now takings bookings for [email protected] for further July; two walks on Saturday 10th (the first at details. 9.30am and the next at 2pm) and then on Saturday 24th (9.30am and 2pm). If you fancy joining me please do get in touch. Most of the summer bird migrants have arrived. As I write I can hear a Cuckoo calling from alongside the River Mole. Lesser Whitethroat and Garden Warbler are back from their African win- tering grounds and are singing and setting up

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Squire ’s Celebrate 85 Years Squire’s Celebrate 85 Years According to the Horticultural Traders Association, all the patient customers who have played by the lockdown spawned an estimated 3 million new Covid rules and who have shown understanding gardeners, as many of us started really treasuring and appreciation. Suppliers have also pulled out all outside space that we may previously have taken the stops. But none of this would be possible with- for granted. out the staff. She says “Our colleagues have been But one local family has been nurturing growers amazing and I do want to thank them. They have for decades. This year Squire’s celebrate 85 years. been flexible and cheerful, workingAccording hard and get- to the Horticultural Traders Association, all the patient customers who have played by the The business was started in 1936 as a landscaping ting us through”. and nursery business by DJ Squire, grandfather of Gardening will continue to be a lockdownfavourite pastime. spawned an estimated 3 million new Covid rules and who have shown understanding Chairman Sarah Squire. It was in 1964 however, It is known to be helpful for mental health, as well that his son Colin Squire started the garden centre as being physical and getting us outgardeners, in the fresh air. as many of us started really treasuring and appreciation. Suppliers have also pulled out all business itself with the first centre opening in There is something very special and satisfying Twickenham, which remains head office. There are about watching plants grow. outside space that we may previously have taken the stops. But none of this would be possible with- now 16 centres and the business employs over 800 Squire’s are very community focused, supporting staff. the ‘In Bloom’ initiatives, supplyingfor planting to granted. out the staff. She says “Our colleagues have been embellish local locks and rounda- bouts, as well asBut hosting local arts one local family has been nurturing growers amazing and I do want to thank them. They have and crafts events,for supporting local decades. This year Squire’s celebrate 85 years. been flexible and cheerful, working hard and get- talent. They have also always been good at encouragingThe young- business was started in 1936 as a landscaping ting us through”. sters to explore gardening , with their ‘Create andand Grow’ work- nursery business by DJ Squire, grandfather of Gardening will continue to be a favourite pastime. shops proving very popular. The business makesChairman a point of Sarah Squire. It was in 1964 however, It is known to be helpful for mental health, as well sourcing plants locally, with 80% being UK grown.that They have also his son Colin Squire started the garden centre as being physical and getting us out in the fresh air. recently appointed a Sustainability Manager to ensurebusiness that the carbon itself with the first centre opening in There is something very special and satisfying footprint of the business is managed and improved.Twickenham, This involves which remains head office. There are about watching plants grow. looking at wastenow management, the 16 centres and the business employs over 800 Squire’s are very community focused, supporting buildings, lighting and product sourcing. Blackstaff. plastic is being the ‘In Bloom’ initiatives, supplying planting to phased out in favour of recycled and recyclable coloured pots. Old embellish local locks and rounda- plastic pots you no longer need can be brought back to the centre bouts, as well as hosting local arts Gardening may have taken on even greater popu- for reuse too. larity during the lockdowns, but 2020 was the most Finally we must mention the Rose Show, run and crafts events, supporting local challenging year Squire’s has faced. It was difficult annually at Shepperton, which is a flagship event to get stock. Brexit had already posed challenges to of the Rose Society and attracts top growers from talent. They have also always the supply chain, but lockdown meant a whole across the UK. We were hoping this year that the heap of uncertainty. During the first lockdown the event would be going ahead, but sadly, we learn been good at encouraging young- business managed to find a way to offer a limited that it is not. sters to explore gardening , with telephone ordering service, but stock was patchy. Sarah Squire, Chairman of Squire’s is the third One innovation was offering customers lucky dip generation. It appears that the 4th generation is their ‘Create and Grow’ work- bundles. £50 got you £100 worth of plants and you already in the wings so we say congratulations on made the most of it. It was popular. Sarah Squire the 85th anniversary and good luck with the future. shops proving very popular. makes the point of saying how grateful they are to The business makes a point of Please mention Molesey Matters when sourcing plants locally, with 80% www.villagematters.co.uk 12 responding to adverts being UK grown. They have also recently appointed a Sustainability Manager to ensure that the carbon footprint of the business is managed and improved. This involves looking at waste management, the buildings, lighting and product sourcing. Black plastic is being phased out in favour of recycled and recyclable coloured pots. Old plastic pots you no longer need can be brought back to the centre Gardening may have taken on even greater popu- for reuse too. larity during the lockdowns, but 2020 was the most Finally we must mention the Rose Show, run challenging year Squire’s has faced. It was difficult annually at Shepperton, which is a flagship event to get stock. Brexit had already posed challenges to of the Rose Society and attracts top growers from the supply chain, but lockdown meant a whole across the UK. We were hoping this year that the heap of uncertainty. During the first lockdown the event would be going ahead, but sadly, we learn business managed to find a way to offer a limited that it is not. telephone ordering service, but stock was patchy. Sarah Squire, Chairman of Squire’s is the third One innovation was offering customers lucky dip generation. It appears that the 4th generation is bundles. £50 got you £100 worth of plants and you already in the wings so we say congratulations on made the most of it. It was popular. Sarah Squire the 85th anniversary and good luck with the future. makes the point of saying how grateful they are to

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Dominic Raab Our Local MP Dominic Raab As Molesey residents will know, a couple of Our Local MP weeks ago we saw the latest easing of Corona- These changes have only been possible thanks virus restrictions, representing a significant to the perseverance of Molesey residents and step towards normality. the success of the vaccination programme. It has paid off. Elmbridge’Ass 7-day case rate has Molesey residents will know, a couple of The relaxed rules under step 3 of the Roadmap fallen significantly, from almost 800 per mean that 30 people can meet outdoors, and 100,000 residents in earlyweeks January to just 11 ago we saw the latest easing of Corona- These changes have only been possible thanks six people or two households indoors. The on 8 May. On vaccines, in the last week of government is no longer requiring people to April we reached the milestonevirus of 100,000 restrictions, representing a significant to the perseverance of Molesey residents and stay 2 metres apart from anyone they don’t doses administered to Elmbridge residents. stepThe latest data towards normality. the success of the vaccination programme. It shows that, by 9 May, 74,543 has paid off. Elmbridge’s 7-day case rate has Elmbridge residents Thehad received their relaxed rules under step 3 of the Roadmap fallen significantly, from almost 800 per first dose, and mean34,338 their second that 30 people can meet outdoors, and 100,000 residents in early January to just 11 dose. six people or two households indoors. The on 8 May. On vaccines, in the last week of governmentThese figures show is no longer requiring people to April we reached the milestone of 100,000 just how much pro- staygress we have made 2 metres apart from anyone they don’t doses administered to Elmbridge residents. in tackling the virus. I urge residents, The latest data while enjoying the looser restrictions, to shows that, by 9 carefully follow the May, 74,543 remaining rules until Dom checking in on businesses in Thames Ditton recently step 4 (no earlier than Elmbridge residents live with, instead encouraging caution and a 21 June). This will help us get back to normal common sense approach. After a really tough as quickly as possible. had received their few months, I’m sure that everyone in Mo- first dose, and lesey is, like me, relieved that it’s now a lot easier to meet up with friends and family. 34,338 their second

This further relaxation has also been good dose. news for Molesey businesses. Many venues – including pubs, bars, restaurants, cinemas and theatres – are now able to open indoors. While local businesses have shown great resilience in These figures show adapting to the restrictions, I know that this change will make a significant difference and just how much pro- provide a welcome boost to the local econo- my. gress we have made in tackling the virus. Please mention Molesey Matters when www.villagematters.co.uk 14 responding to adverts I urge residents, while enjoying the looser restrictions, to carefully follow the remaining rules until Dom checking in on businesses in Thames Ditton recently step 4 (no earlier than live with, instead encouraging caution and a 21 June). This will help us get back to normal common sense approach. After a really tough as quickly as possible. few months, I’m sure that everyone in Mo- lesey is, like me, relieved that it’s now a lot easier to meet up with friends and family.

This further relaxation has also been good news for Molesey businesses. Many venues – including pubs, bars, restaurants, cinemas and theatres – are now able to open indoors. While local businesses have shown great resilience in adapting to the restrictions, I know that this change will make a significant difference and provide a welcome boost to the local econo- my.

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Summer Wine Which tipple to choose for summer

The summer months mer day, and sparkling rosés are particularly pretty require a different and festive for summer celebrations. Try Grenache approach to wine. rosé served cold for a perfect crisp blend of tannins We're more likely to and acidity. Sangiovese rosé is slightly sweeter and want something fruiter and perfect for warm summer evenings. refreshing, or to mix Some folks just love their reds even in summer. it with soda water for However, avoid heavy, full-bodied varieties unless a spritzer. Also, even staunch red wine-lovers often drift towards a white you want to feel sleepy and dehydrated. Look for lighter reds that are best served chilled, with low or a rose as the temperatures rise. tannin and high acidity. Cinsault is probably my Look for a dry white with high acidity, a light to favourite summer red on account of its fruitiness. medium body. If you favour sweetness try to make It's nicely high in acidity too. Frappato is also a sure it also has high acidity. Look for fruity notes, good summer choice with low tannins and a fresh particularly apple and citrus, and stay away from taste. Lambrusco can be sneered at in some circles full-bodied chardonnays. Try Riesling, Pinot but it’s actually the perfect bubbly sweeter red for Grigio, and Sauvignon Blanc. A more unusual summer. option is Albariño, a beautiful refreshing Spanish Cheers. wine.

Rosés are fresh-tasting because they are meant to be drunk young. They tend to be fruity and vary By Helena Campbell from sweeter to dry. Either work nicely for a sum-

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Tennis originally known as lawn tennis

games were played earlier and that the first tennis club was established by the English- Tennis originally known as lawn tennis man Harry Gem and several associates in Leamington in 1872. Wingfield’s court was of the hourglass shape and may have developed from badminton. The hourglass shape, games were played earlier and that the first stipulated by Wingfield in his booklet tennis club was established by the English- “Sphairistiké, or Lawn Tennis,” may have been adopted for patent reasons since it man Harry Gem and several associates in distinguished the court from ordinary rectangular courts. At the time, the Maryle- Leamington in 1872. Wingfield’s court was bone Cricket Club (MCC) was the govern- ing body of real tennis, whose rules it had of the hourglass shape and may have devel- recently revised. After J.M. Heathcote, a oped from badminton. The hourglass shape, distinguished real tennis player, developed a better tennis ball of rubber covered with stipulated by Wingfield in his booklet white flannel, the MCC in 1875 established a new, standardized set of rules for tennis. “Sphairistiké, or Lawn Tennis,” may have An important milestone in the history of been adopted for patent reasons since it tennis was the decision of the All England Croquet Club to set aside one of its lawns at distinguished the court from ordinary rec- Wimbledon for tennis, which soon proved so popular that the club changed its name to tangular courts. At the time, the Maryle- the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club. In 1877 the club decided to hold a bone Cricket Club (MCC) was the govern- tennis championship, and a championship ing body of real tennis, whose rules it had subcommittee of three was appointed. It decided on a rectangular court 78 feet (23.8 recently revised. After J.M. Heathcote, a metres) long by 27 feet (8.2 metres) wide. They adapted the real tennis method of distinguished real tennis player, developed scoring—15, 30, 40, game—and allowed the server one fault (i.e., two chances to a better tennis ball of rubber covered with Tennis originally was known as lawn tennis, and deliver a proper service on each point). These ma- white flannel, the MCC in 1875 established formally still is in Britain, because it was played on jor decisions remain part of the modern rules. grass courts by Victorian gentlemen and ladies. It Twenty-two entries were received, and the first a new, standardized set of rules for tennis. is now played on a variety of surfaces. The origins winner of the Wimbledon Championships was of the game can be traced to a 12th–13th-century Spencer Gore. An important milestone in the history of French handball game called jeu de paume (“game tennis was the decision of the All England of the palm”), from which was derived a complex At the time of writing this years indoor racket-and-ball game: real tennis. This an- Wimbledon Championships are going ahead. Croquet Club to set aside one of its lawns at cient game is still played to a limited degree and is Pencilled in for 28 June to 11 July 2021 as usually called real tennis in Britain, court tennis in planned, the Wimbledon Fortnight will likely Wimbledon for tennis, which soon proved the United States, and royal tennis in Australia. look very different this year. They are currently There has been much dispute over the invention of working to a spectator capacity position of so popular that the club changed its name to modern tennis, but the officially recognized cen- around 25%, based on the current Sports the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis tennial of the game in 1973 commemorated its Grounds Safety Authority guidance, but they introduction by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield in will remain flexible as they await the outcome of Club. In 1877 the club decided to hold a 1873. He published the first book of rules that year the government’s Event Research Programme and took out a patent on his game in 1874, alt- and clarity on the likelihood of restrictions tennis championship, and a championship hough historians have concluded that similar relaxing beyond 21 June. subcommittee of three was appointed. It

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Molesey Matters Roving Reporter Della Reynolds Molesey Matters Roving Reporter Molesey Residents Association (MRA) sweep the board, but can they hold the line? Della Reynolds Here in Surrey we like to vote Conservative. All residents to submit objections. The details are yet Molesey Residents Association (MRA) sweep the board, eleven constituencies are safe Tory seats. But it to emerge in a White Paper but the direction of would appear that when it comes to our local travel has been made clear. It will be easier for but can they hold the line? patch, we prefer to represent ourselves. There was developers to gain access to land, particularly a clean sweep for the MRA in the recent local where that land is linked to transport. Peter Haw- elections. Ernest Mallett was returnedHere to Surrey thorne from LCR (London and Continentalin Rail- Surrey we like to vote Conservative. All residents to submit objections. The details are yet County Council while Molesey East voted for ways Ltd). “Zoning land for development or re- Peter Pope MRA and Molesey Westeleven elected generation could help unlock much needed hous- constituencies are safe Tory seats. But it to emerge in a White Paper but the direction of Mike Axton MRA. It was also interestingwould to note ing stock. Transport-linked land is one such oppor- appear that when it comes to our local travel has been made clear. It will be easier for that the Esher Residents Association took control tunity. Executed well, transport-focused regenera- from the Conservatives. So why dopatch, loyal Con- tion can help to deliver new homes and createwe jobs prefer to represent ourselves. There was developers to gain access to land, particularly servative voters opt out when it comes to their own for a local area. But critically, it can also act as a neighbourhood? Molesey Residents aAssociation catalystclean for wider investment in regional econo- sweep for the MRA in the recent local where that land is linked to transport. Peter Haw- sprang into being in 1965 with one specific pur- mies, making it a natural fit for the "build back pose. “Nearly 50 years ago, when Moleseyelections. came better" strategy.” localgov.co.uk/ LCR claim they Ernest Mallett was returned to Surrey thorne from LCR (London and Continental Rail- under the then Esher District Council,County the public are the UK Government’s ‘placemaking experts ’ Council while Molesey East voted for ways Ltd). “Zoning land for development or re- was not allowed to attend council meetings. Mo- working to unlock the most ‘complex sites across lesey residents were hence unaware Peterwhen there the UK’s network of railway stations ’ .Could LCRPope MRA and Molesey West elected generation could help unlock much needed hous- was a plan going through the (Conservative domi- be working with government to unlock the Jolly nated) council to demolish all the housesMike in Pal- Boatman site? Graham Cooke from ThamesAxton Dit- MRA. It was also interesting to note ing stock. Transport-linked land is one such oppor- ace, Wolsey and Arnison Roads and replacethat them ton & Weston Green RAthe points out in the letter to Esher Residents Association took control tunity. Executed well, transport-focused regenera- with high-rise London overspill housing. When, at the Times, that developers are already sitting on a very late stage, Molesey residents discoveredfrom the approved developmental land. Will zoningthe be used Conservatives. So why do loyal Con- tion can help to deliver new homes and create jobs truth of what was proposed, there was a huge to remove all opposition? outcry and the plan was eventually droppedservative – and voters opt out when it comes to their own for a local area. But critically, it can also act as a the area is now a conservation area! neighbourhood?The victori- Molesey Residents Association catalyst for wider investment in regional econo- ous residents decided that the only way to ensure that in future they knew what was goingsprang on and to into being in 1965 with one specific pur- mies, making it a natural fit for the "build back have a say in council affairs was to put up some of their own for election to the council. moleseyresi-pose. “Nearly 50 years ago, when Molesey came better" strategy.” localgov.co.uk/ LCR claim they dentsassociation.org.uk/ about-us/ Theunder successful the then Esher District Council, the public are the UK Government’s ‘placemaking experts’ Esher RA candidate, David Young also spoke out against development. Here is his pledge.was The not allowed to attend council meetings. Mo- working to unlock the most ‘complex sites across plethora of resident associations demonstrates that the people of Surrey feel better protectedlesey by these residents were hence unaware when there the UK’s network of railway stations’ .Could LCR non-political groups and to date they washave collec- a plan going through the (Conservative domi- be working with government to unlock the Jolly tively been very successful in maintaining ‘leafy Surrey’ in all its greenbelt glory.nated) ” The council to demolish all the houses in Pal- Boatman site? Graham Cooke from Thames Dit- Government has pledged to push ahead with reforms to the planning system in orderace, to meet Wolsey and Arnison Roads and replace them ton & Weston Green RA points out in the letter to house-building targets. Under the reforms, coun- the Times, that developers are already sitting on cils will use a zoning system to assignwith ‘growth’, high-rise London overspill housing. When, at ‘protection’ or ‘renewal’ zones in atheir local very late stage, Molesey residents discovered the approved developmental land. Will zoning be used plans. In growth areas, automatic planning permission will be given to developmentstruth that meet of what was proposed, there was a huge to remove all opposition? certain criteria replacing the current system of deciding planning permission on a caseoutcry-by-case and the plan was eventually dropped – and basis.” Automatic planning permissionthe will re- area is now a conservation area! The victori- move the opportunity for local councillorsous or local residents decided that the only way to ensure thatPlease mention Moleseyin Matters when future they knew what was going on and to www.villagematters.co.uk have22 responding to advertsa say in council affairs was to put up some of their own for election to the council. moleseyresi- dentsassociation.org.uk/ about-us/ The successful Esher RA candidate, David Young also spoke out against development. Here is his pledge. The plethora of resident associations demonstrates that the people of Surrey feel better protected by these non-political groups and to date they have collec- tively been very successful in maintaining ‘leafy Surrey’ in all its greenbelt glory. ” The Government has pledged to push ahead with reforms to the planning system in order to meet house-building targets. Under the reforms, coun- cils will use a zoning system to assign ‘growth’, ‘protection’ or ‘renewal’ zones in their local plans. In growth areas, automatic planning permission will be given to developments that meet certain criteria replacing the current system of deciding planning permission on a case-by-case basis.” Automatic planning permission will remove the opportunity for local councillors or local

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Word Search Solution on Page 29 We’ve missed hairdressers! Can you find all the words associated with them in the letter grid

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NEWS FROM THE MOLESEY RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

Molesey Food Bank – Donations Needed

The Molesey Food Bank is now situated in the former Hurst Park School at 357 Hurst Road. Donations can be delivered there between 9am and 3pm Monday to Wednesday, or left outside 42 Beauchamp Road (an official drop-off point) at any time. All donations of non- perishable food, toiletries and household products will be much appreciated. MRA is a commit- ted supporter of the Food Bank. With reductions in the amounts paid by the government fur- lough scheme coming in July many low-income families will be struggling more than ever, so your donations will be much appreciated.

Molesey Carnival

In the light of ongoing coronavirus restrictions the Molesey Carnival Committee has decided that the Carnival will not take place as planned this year. MRA has always been a strong supporter of the Carnival, and we look forward to helping to make next year’s Carnival, which will take place on 11th June 2022, a great success

Local Elections We would like to thank residents for supporting our MRA candidates in the local elections on 6 May. Unusually, there were elections for both Surrey County Council and Elmbridge Borough Council this year. At Elmbridge, MRA candidates Peter Pope and Mike Axton were elected in East and West Molesey respectively; and at Surrey the successful candidates were Ernest Mal- lett in West Molesey for the MRA, and Steve Bax (Conservative) in the combined East Mo- lesey and Esher ward. Full results can be found on the Elmbridge Council website at: http:// mygov.elmbridge.gov.uk/mgManageElectionResults.aspx

Charity Collections

The MRA once again conducted our annual Memorial collection for the Marie Curie and Alz- heimer’s charities. Potential donors were asked if they would like a loved one remembered on notices placed where Spring Flowers have been planted (mainly daffodils but also snowdrops and tulips). The level of the donation is entirely up to the donor, and there are a number of residents who contribute generously every year. This initiative has the dual purpose of raising funds and bringing back fond memories. This year, £372 was sent to Marie Curie and £200 to Alzhei- mer’s.

Closure or Road Between the Reservoirs

A number or residents have raised concerns about the closure of the section of Walton Road between the QE2 and Bessborough/Knights Reservoirs, which carries heavy traffic to and from Walton. The closure is necessary to allow essential repair work on the reservoirs, which are critical to maintaining the supply of water to the South and East parts of London. Unfortunately the extent of the work needed means that this part of Walton Road will be closed for some time, but we will monitor progress closely, and hope that Thames Water will be able to complete the work without complications.

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Garden View This month - The Garden Goddess This month Dazzling Dahlias By Rachael Leverton Garden View

flowering and This month - The Garden Goddess chop them into This month Dazzling Dahlias By Rachael Leverton single healthy rhizomes, each with a fan of leaves. Shorten each fan with scissors by about flowering and half, then replant about 30cm apart chop them into in another sunny spot so that the single healthy rhizomes are just visible under the rhizomes, each surface. Alt- hough they like with a fan of drier conditions make sure they leaves. Shorten are watered in and looked after each fan with Iris was the goddess of the rainbow in Greek for a few weeks until established. But really mythology. I have a thing for Greek mytholo- you don’t need to do much to them. Overly scissors by about gy, and I love Irises. The large, bearded types enriched soil is not a friend to the iris, which unfurl at this time of year and they reflect the might decline to flower in such conditions. half, then replant colours of the spectrum from deepest purple, My best flowering plants are in the driest, through dusky orange, egg-yolk yellow and most sun-baked part of my plot! about 30cm apart the most delicate of blues, to the brightest of But for those who have shadier gardens and whites. They comprise of standard petals, boggier conditions try the non-bearded Iris in another sunny which are carried aloft over the graceful fall sibirica. I have one in a sun-dappled spot by a petals, which arch downwards. From the up- water feature. Its leaves are greener and grass- spot so that the per bases of the falls grow groups of fuzzy ier, which complements the water, and it has hairs called beards and from this the bearded lovely rich blue flowers which look particu- rhizomes are just Iris gets her name. Even the foliage is attrac- larly nice in the shade. I also like Iris ensata, tive: large pale green swords that shoot which I plant by my pool at the water’s edge. visible under the straight upwards from the earth. It’s also a good choice in borders if you gar- Bearded Irises love full sun and prefer to have den on richer soil than mine. surface. Alt- their fleshy rhizomes (the underground stems) So, invoke the power of the Goddess Iris in near the soil surface so they can take full ad- hough they like your garden, and enjoy the rainbow of colour. vantage of the sun’s warmth. They actually prefer a more impoverished soil, so if your Happy gardening, drier conditions soil is a bit thin and dry they may be perfect for your garden. make sure they

As the clumps become overcrowded the centres die out. Dig them up immediately after are watered in and looked after Please mention Molesey Matters when www.villagematters.co.uk Iris26 responding was to adverts the goddess of the rainbow in Greek for a few weeks until established. But really mythology. I have a thing for Greek mytholo- you don’t need to do much to them. Overly gy, and I love Irises. The large, bearded types enriched soil is not a friend to the iris, which unfurl at this time of year and they reflect the might decline to flower in such conditions. colours of the spectrum from deepest purple, My best flowering plants are in the driest, through dusky orange, egg-yolk yellow and most sun-baked part of my plot! the most delicate of blues, to the brightest of But for those who have shadier gardens and whites. They comprise of standard petals, boggier conditions try the non-bearded Iris which are carried aloft over the graceful fall sibirica. I have one in a sun-dappled spot by a petals, which arch downwards. From the up- water feature. Its leaves are greener and grass- per bases of the falls grow groups of fuzzy ier, which complements the water, and it has hairs called beards and from this the bearded lovely rich blue flowers which look particu- Iris gets her name. Even the foliage is attrac- larly nice in the shade. I also like Iris ensata, tive: large pale green swords that shoot which I plant by my pool at the water’s edge. straight upwards from the earth. It’s also a good choice in borders if you gar- Bearded Irises love full sun and prefer to have den on richer soil than mine. their fleshy rhizomes (the underground stems) So, invoke the power of the Goddess Iris in near the soil surface so they can take full ad- your garden, and enjoy the rainbow of colour. vantage of the sun’s warmth. They actually prefer a more impoverished soil, so if your Happy gardening, soil is a bit thin and dry they may be perfect

for your garden.

As the clumps become overcrowded the centres die out. Dig them up immediately after

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Please Save The Date

For Molesey / St Paul’s Open Gardens Sunday June 27th 2 - 5 pm.

Cream teas in the church garden from 3.30pm.

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Recipe of The Month Eton Mess Recipe of The Month

Preparation time: 30 min spaced. Bake in the cool oven for about two Eton Mess and a half hours. Check after two hours. The Cooking time: If making meringues allow 2 hr 30 mins plus cooling. Otherwise, no cook- outsides should be crisp and golden but not ing time! burned! Turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool completely. Serves: 6 The Mess Ingredients To prepare the strawberries: wash and hull the For the meringues (or you can use good quali- fruit,Preparation and slice into half or quarters. Aim for time: 30 min spaced. Bake in the cool oven for about two ty shop-bought meringue nests) bite-size pieces. Place the strawberries in a 175g caster sugar bowl, sprinkle with the caster sugar, making and a half hours. Check after two hours. The sureCooking all the strawberries are coated. Place in time: If making meringues allow 2 1 thick lemon slice the fridge for half an hour until the fruit goes outsides should be crisp and golden but not 3 egg whites, at room temperature hrsquidgy and leaks30 juices. mins plus cooling. Otherwise, no cook- 1 pinch salt Set a third of the straw- burned! Turn off the oven and leave the me- To assemble the mess ingberry mixture on one time! side for later. Using a 500g ripe strawberries potato masher lightly ringues inside to cool completely. 50g caster sugar crush the rest into a 450ml double cream Serves:chunky puree. Pour the 6 1 tbsp icing sugar double cream into a big The Mess bowl (it’s best if the 1 tsp vanilla paste Ingredientsbowl is cold). Sift in the Mint for garnish icing sugar and the tea- To prepare the strawberries: wash and hull the Method spoon of vanilla paste (not essence) and whip Meringues Forto soft peaks. the meringues (or you can use good quali- fruit, and slice into half or quarters. Aim for Preheat the oven to 220C / tyRoughly shopsquash and -bought meringue nests) bite-size pieces. Place the strawberries in a gas 7. Line a baking tray and break six of the me- pour the sugar on to it then ringues. Fold the pieces bake in the oven until it just and the crushed straw- bowl, sprinkle with the caster sugar, making begins to melt at the edges. 175gberries into the whipped caster sugar Rub the inside of the mixing cream. Don’t mix too sure all the strawberries are coated. Place in bowl with the lemon (this thoroughly. The red and white should be gets rid of any grease) and add the egg whites. clearly1 distinct. thick lemon slice Just before its time to take the sugar out of the the fridge for half an hour until the fruit goes oven, start whisking the whites at high speed. I tend to leave mine in a big serving dish so people3 can help themselves,egg but it looks love- whites, at room temperature squidgy and leaks juices. Carefully tip the hot sugar and the salt into the ly spooned into tall glasses and topped with a fluffy foamy whites. Continue whisking until sprig of mint. the mixture is cool, glossy and forms soft peaks. Lower the heat in the oven to 130C / 1 pinch salt Set a third of the straw- gas ½. Heap dollops of meringue on to lined baking trays, making sure they are well To assemble the mess berry mixture on one

Please mention Molesey Matters when side for later. Using a www.villagematters.co.uk 28 500gresponding to adverts ripe strawberries potato masher lightly 50g caster sugar crush the rest into a 450ml double cream chunky puree. Pour the 1 tbsp icing sugar double cream into a big bowl (it’s best if the 1 tsp vanilla paste bowl is cold). Sift in the Mint for garnish icing sugar and the tea- Method spoon of vanilla paste (not essence) and whip Meringues to soft peaks. Preheat the oven to 220C / Roughly squash and gas 7. Line a baking tray and break six of the me- pour the sugar on to it then ringues. Fold the pieces bake in the oven until it just and the crushed straw- begins to melt at the edges. berries into the whipped Rub the inside of the mixing cream. Don’t mix too bowl with the lemon (this thoroughly. The red and white should be gets rid of any grease) and add the egg whites. clearly distinct. Just before its time to take the sugar out of the oven, start whisking the whites at high speed. I tend to leave mine in a big serving dish so people can help themselves, but it looks love- Carefully tip the hot sugar and the salt into the ly spooned into tall glasses and topped with a fluffy foamy whites. Continue whisking until sprig of mint. the mixture is cool, glossy and forms soft peaks. Lower the heat in the oven to 130C / gas ½. Heap dollops of meringue on to lined baking trays, making sure they are well

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Friends of Fleetside Friends of Fleetside have tors. We will be hav- been doing all sorts of ing a sunflower com- little tasks. We deadhead petition, look on the all the daffodils we plant- notice board for more ed this year; this will en- details. Also, soon on Friends of Fleetside courage the bulbs to pro- a Saturday morning duce another magnificent between 11 and 12 display next year. We put we will have some- some of the donated grav- one on duty at the el on the footpath leading garden to show you onto Molesey Heath, how you can help, so please think of us if you if you want to get have any spare gravel, your hands dirty for an hour, we will see you there are lots of paths there. Again, look on the notice board for that need it. We cleared more details. The community garden is in Friends of Fleetside have tors. We will be hav- some of the debris from Island Farm Road West the Dead River and dis- Molesey. It is open to been doing all sorts of ing a sunflower com- covered a sign that said everyone. The bags that Molesey Heath in the Friends of Fleetside water, we will dry this have left on Molesey little tasks. We deadhead petition, look on the out and put it back Heath for people to put where it belongs. We their rubbish in are be- all the daffodils we plant- notice board for more also found a hand carved walking stick and ing used, this is good as other carved objects. there is not so much We also removed some rubbish for us to pick ed this year; this will en- details. Also, soon on dangerous dead over- up. But please take your rubbish and poo bags hanging branches. If home if you can as It you have any foliage is only thanks to the courage the bulbs to pro- a Saturday morning overhanging the foot- volunteers that the path, please get it cut bags and bin are duce another magnificent between 11 and 12 back. We have lots of emptied. We always produce growing at the welcome new volun- community garden. The teers, you do not display next year. We put we will have some- rhubarb is looking good, have to live on do help yourself. Lots Fleetside to belong, it some of the donated grav- one on duty at the of herbs to pick also Thank you to all the chil- will cost you nothing dren who painted wooden spoons which have to join us just your been used to label up the plants. Our bench enthusiasm to help el on the footpath leading garden to show you has had a coat of paint and is looking very liked minded people smart. Sit a while and watch the wildlife enhance the area there. We have logs for the children to sit on where we live. Con- onto Molesey Heath, how you can help, so too. The wildflower meadow is starting to tact us at [email protected]. We look for- look pretty and will encourage all pleasethe pollina- ward to seeing you. think of us if you if you want to get havePlease mention Molesey Matters whenany spare gravel, your hands dirty for an hour, we will see you www.villagematters.co.uk responding to adverts there30 are lots of paths there. Again, look on the notice board for that need it. We cleared more details. The community garden is in some of the debris from Island Farm Road West the Dead River and dis- Molesey. It is open to covered a sign that said everyone. The bags that Molesey Heath in the Friends of Fleetside water, we will dry this have left on Molesey out and put it back Heath for people to put where it belongs. We their rubbish in are be- also found a hand carved walking stick and ing used, this is good as other carved objects. there is not so much We also removed some rubbish for us to pick dangerous dead over- up. But please take your rubbish and poo bags hanging branches. If home if you can as It you have any foliage is only thanks to the overhanging the foot- volunteers that the path, please get it cut bags and bin are back. We have lots of emptied. We always produce growing at the welcome new volun- community garden. The teers, you do not rhubarb is looking good, have to live on do help yourself. Lots Fleetside to belong, it of herbs to pick also Thank you to all the chil- will cost you nothing dren who painted wooden spoons which have to join us just your been used to label up the plants. Our bench enthusiasm to help has had a coat of paint and is looking very liked minded people smart. Sit a while and watch the wildlife enhance the area there. We have logs for the children to sit on where we live. Con- too. The wildflower meadow is starting to tact us at [email protected]. We look for- look pretty and will encourage all the pollina- ward to seeing you.

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June - Month of Community June - Month of Community

The Month of Community is about creating a for you and your community, whether that’s focal point in the year to bring people togeth- to say cheers to volunteers, connect with your er to reconnect, celebrate what’s local and hlp neighbours, support a cause you care about or bolster the recovery effort with something simply to say thank you. that touchesMOUSE everyone. It’s an opportunity to Events include: bring our neighbourhoods closer and shine a light on the amazing communities we live in Volunteers Week 1-7 June and to give community spirit a boost as we The Big Lunch from 5 June head into summer. Neighbourhood Watch Week 5-11 June Despite the difficult times for every one of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, many peo- Carers Week 7-13 June ple feel that there have been some positive Loneliness Awareness Week 14-18 June things to come out of this time. Spending more time at home and being more present in Refugee Week 14-20 June our communities has brought with it a heart- Small Charity Week 14-19 June ening wave of community action, seeing The Great Get Together 18-20 June neighbours talking and supporting one another far more than ever before. Thank You Day 4 July So good causes across the UK have teamed Go to #MonthOfCommunity. up to celebrate summer 2021 with a #MonthOfCommunity. Join in when it works

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