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Shepperton Your Award Winning Community Magazine Issue 109 January 2021 MattersYour Local view of Shepperton and Laleham

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Shepperton Your Award Winning Community Magazine Issue 109 January 2021 MattersYour Local view of Shepperton and Laleham

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Welcome! January 2021 Happy New Year everyone! What is clear from these pho- It seems we have had deer liv- tos is how much we appreciate ing in Shepperton for some the great outdoors, particularly years. Have you seen any? sunrises and sunsets, painting Watch out when you drive the surroundings with light. down Renfree Way at night. This strange period we are We are all of us aware of the living through has made us Eco Park and many of us have realise how important those complained about the smell little things are. recently. Please make sure you Stay safe everyone! log complaints with both the EA and with environmental health. Suez give their explanation of the plume in this issue. Reader Offers On a positive note we continue Garolla Garage Doors from £895 inc to be delighted with the won- The Good Estate Agent 0.75% fee in January derful photos which are regu- Surrey Heating Boiler care plans from £6.50/mth larly being submitted for Local Thames Club 2 weeks FREE larly being submitted for Local Hot Yoga Club 4 weeks £40 Capture to be published in Penrose Wills £20 voucher (t&C apply) Shepperton Matters. Thank you. Keep them coming! Contents The Shepperton Ferry 4 Published by: Published by: Shepperton Patient Participation Group 7

Deer in Shepperton! 11 Village Matters Ltd Enjoy the Great Outdoors 12 The Art of Resilience 14 The Art of Resilience 14 Reinvigorating the High Street 17 Advertising / Editorial : Monica Chard Advertising / Editorial Sun to set over Charlton Stables? 18 Telephone: 07979 808991 Girl Guiding Opportunities 22 Email: [email protected] Eco Park Stink! 24 www.villagematters.co.uk Lockdown Sundowner Sessions 25 Front Cover: Sunrise from Church Square by 2021: The Year of You 26 Alice Downes. Please send hi res photos for Parkland Manor Price Promise 28 consideration for covers to [email protected] Feeding the Birds this Winter 31 [email protected] Recipe of the Month 34 Scam Watch 37 Halliford LAMDA Successes 39 Capture Spelthorne Exhibition 41 Laleham Residents Association 44 Local Capture 46/47 Sunbury’s Neat Sanitising Solution 48 Shepperton Beat 53 Please ‘like’ us on Facebook. Charlton Village Residents Association 55 www.facebook/ Gardening Matters 59 Sunbury&SheppertonMatters Ad Index and Costs 62

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By Nick Pollard By Nick Pollard

This month’s picture, taken from a postcard of operator of the original ferry, William Dunton, c1910, shows the ferry just downstream from complained to the City of London Corporation Shepperton Lock, and the sharp bend (as it still is (who had jurisdiction over the Thames as far as the today) where Ferry Lane meets the Towpath. Be- London Stone at Staines) that he was obliged to side the ferry boat, punts and skiffs for hire, be- maintain the ferry, but his income had been materi- longing to Dunton’s boatyard, can be seen moored ally reduced by Hatch having set up in the same along the bank. In the background on the right is business.This Hatch was allowed to continue as long as month’s picture, taken from a postcard of operator of the original ferry, William Dunton, D’Oyly Carte Island. The text on the card was he carriedc1910, barge horses but not pedestrians. These shows the ferry just downstream from complained to the City of London Corporation presumably the cry used by the ferryman to attract complaintsShepperton continued for several years, but a mem- Lock, and the sharp bend (as it still is (who had jurisdiction over the Thames as far as the customers. Nowadays the modern ferry, operated ber of today)the local Winch family, who were signifi- where Ferry Lane meets the Towpath. Be- London Stone at Staines) that he was obliged to by Nauticalia since 1986, is summoned by a bell. cant owners of barge horses, testified in 1820 that ‘if the ferryside at the lock was discontinued it would the ferry boat, punts and skiffs for hire, be- maintain the ferry, but his income had been materi- There was probably a ferry across the Thames at longing to Dunton’s boatyard, can be seen moored ally reduced by Hatch having set up in the same th delay the barges very materially and the horses Shepperton by the 14 century, when a Purdue (still would alongbe obliged to go a considerable distance the bank. In the background on the right is business. Hatch was allowed to continue as long as a familiar name locally) was the ferryman. Clement round’, which rather confirms that the lock ferry Coombes is mentioned in the same role in 1624. D’Oyly Carte Island. The text on the card was he carried barge horses but not pedestrians. These was in presumablya better position than the traditional site at the cry used by the ferryman to attract complaints continued for several years, but a mem- This would have been at Ferry Square, Ferry Square. In 1863 there was a local petition for behind Church Square, adjacent to the Manor customers. Nowadays the modern ferry, operated ber of the local Winch family, who were signifi- th the public ferry to be moved to the lock ferry, by House. An old print dating from the mid-18 which timeby a new straight access road had beenNauticalia since 1986, is summoned by a bell. cant owners of barge horses, testified in 1820 that century shows large flat-bottomed punts being used laid out, now called Ferry Lane. ‘if the ferry at the lock was discontinued it would to ferry foot passengers and horses over the river at There was probably a ferry across the Thames at delay the barges very materially and the horses this point. While theShepperton current situation prevails, Sunbury and by the 14th century, when a Purdue (still Shepperton Local History Society continue their would be obliged to go a considerable distance After Shepperton Lock opened in 1813, the first talks programmea for membersfamiliar on Zoom. If you name locally) was the ferryman. Clement round’, which rather confirms that the lock ferry lock keeper, William Hatch, started to operate a would Coombeslike to join, please see the website is mentioned in the same role in 1624. was in a better position than the traditional site at ferry there. This must have been a lot more www.sslhs.org.ukThis for details. would have been at Ferry Square, convenient if the towpath changed banks at this Ferry Square. In 1863 there was a local petition for point, as it does today. Not surprisingly, the behind Church Square, adjacent to the Manor th the public ferry to be moved to the lock ferry, by House. An old print dating from the mid-18 which time a new straight access road had been Please mention Shepperton Matters when century shows large flat-bottomed punts being used www.villagematters.co.uk laid out, now called Ferry Lane. responding to adverts 4 to ferry foot passengers and horses over the river at this point. While the current situation prevails, Sunbury and Shepperton Local History Society continue their After Shepperton Lock opened in 1813, the first talks programme for members on Zoom. If you lock keeper, William Hatch, started to operate a would like to join, please see the website ferry there. This must have been a lot more www.sslhs.org.uk for details. convenient if the towpath changed banks at this point, as it does today. Not surprisingly, the

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By Monica Chard By Monica Chard

No, Prancer and Dancer have not done a run- ner over the festive period. There are deer No, Prancer and Dancer have not done a run- living happily in Shepperton. I saw a post on ner over the festive period. There are deer Friends of Shepperton from an astounded Lisa Rollin who had come face to face with a star- living happily in Shepperton. I saw a post on tled Bambi near Shepperton cricket club. The Friends of Shepperton from an astounded Lisa post served to assure me that I had not been Rollin who had come face to face with a star- going totally mad when I had had a close en- tled Bambi near Shepperton cricket club. The counter on Black Ditch a month earlier. It was around 8am on a misty cold autumn morning. post served to assure me that I had not been I rounded a corner onto one of the paths and going totally mad when I had had a close en- my jaw dropped as two majestic deer sprang counter on Black Ditch a month earlier. It was out onto the path and scarpered. My dogs went crazy, so perhaps I wasn't seeing thing! around 8am on a misty cold autumn morning. The posts on Facebook revealed that in fact It seems that deer are becoming braver when I rounded a corner onto one of the paths and there have been several sightings: The back of it comes to entering areas close to towns. my jaw dropped as two majestic deer sprang St Nicholas school, the tow path, Dockett Ed- Since seeing deer myself, once on one side of dy Lane and near the guide hall. Renfree way and once on the other side, it out onto the path and scarpered. My dogs I then spotted 3 on another walk along the makes you think….they clearly cross the road. went crazy, so perhaps I wasn't seeing thing! back of Halliford Mere lakes one morning. I One post on the Facebook thread attested ex- The posts on Facebook revealed that in fact It seems that deer are becoming braver when spoke to one of the anglers there and asked if actly that “one ran out in front of me on Ren- he had seen any. “Oh yes. They have been free Way...it missed my car by inches”. So do there have been several sightings: The back of it comes to entering areas close to towns. around for as long as I have been fishing here be aware! St Nicholas school, the tow path, Dockett Ed- Since seeing deer myself, once on one side of and that is 20 years!”. So, clearly this is not I did contact our local Surrey County Council- dy Lane and near the guide hall. Renfree way and once on the other side, it new. The gentleman told me he had seen deer lor with my stories and suggested that there I then spotted 3 on another walk along the makes you think….they clearly cross the road. play with calves in the Mead Farm fields op- really should be ‘Beware of the Deer’ signs on posite the entrance to Halliford Mere. How Renfree Way. He was astonished and thought back of Halliford Mere lakes one morning. I One post on the Facebook thread attested ex- incredible! perhaps that these were domestic deer which spoke to one of the anglers there and asked if actly that “one ran out in front of me on Ren- Perhaps less surprising, there have been sever- had got out. The very large number of sight- he had seen any. “Oh yes. They have been free Way...it missed my car by inches”. So do al sightings on Chertsey Meads too. ings locally certainly suggest they are well They appear to be Roe deer. According to the and truly part of our community and here to around for as long as I have been fishing here be aware! British deer society, Roe deer are abundant in stay, so watch out and you may well spot and that is 20 years!”. So, clearly this is not I did contact our local Surrey County Council- the UK and are strongly associated with them yourselves. new. The gentleman told me he had seen deer lor with my stories and suggested that there woodland and copses, which would make We have a huge amount of wildlife around: sense considering where they have been spot- red kites, which were almost extinct are fre- play with calves in the Mead Farm fields op- really should be ‘Beware of the Deer’ signs on ted around Shepperton. If you walk around quently seen, along with kestrels. But I really posite the entrance to Halliford Mere. How Renfree Way. He was astonished and thought Black Ditch you might notice dainty pathways did a double take when I heard rumour of Sea incredible! perhaps that these were domestic deer which through the scrub, These are made by the Eagles recently. With an 8 foot wingspan, that Perhaps less surprising, there have been sever- had got out. The very large number of sight- deer. They change in colour during the year. would be quite something! In summer their coats can be rusty read and in al sightings on Chertsey Meads too. ings locally certainly suggest they are well winter they turn to a grey colour. They have a They appear to be Roe deer. According to the and truly part of our community and here to prominent white rump. If you want to spot British deer society, Roe deer are abundant in stay, so watch out and you may well spot them, they seem to be most active at dawn and dusk. During the day they tend to bed down to the UK and are strongly associated with them yourselves. ruminate after a good feed. woodland and copses, which would make We have a huge amount of wildlife around: sense considering where they have been spot- red kites, which were almost extinct are fre- ted around Shepperton. If you walk around quently seen, along with kestrels. But I really To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991 11 Or email [email protected] Black Ditch you might notice dainty pathways did a double take when I heard rumour of Sea through the scrub, These are made by the Eagles recently. With an 8 foot wingspan, that deer. They change in colour during the year. would be quite something! In summer their coats can be rusty read and in winter they turn to a grey colour. They have a prominent white rump. If you want to spot them, they seem to be most active at dawn and dusk. During the day they tend to bed down to ruminate after a good feed.

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Enjoy the Great Outdoors. No Excuses! Enjoy the Great Outdoors. No Excuses!

By Monica Chard By Monica Chard Trust the Nordics to come up with another and plunge into the Thames! He looked very great idea which means you have no excuse cosy and warm in his blue Sittingsuit...less so Trust the Nordics to come up with another and plunge into the Thames! He looked very NOT to sit outdoors, even during winter! in his swimming gear! I will spare his blushes great idea which means you have no excuse cosy and warm in his blue Sittingsuit...less so Recent restrictions have meant we can meet and not show you, but suffice to say, he got NOT to sit outdoors, even during winter! in his swimming gear! I will spare his blushes other householders OUTSIDE, but not in the in, swam and got out again, happy to get cosy indoors. That is fine for the warmer warm once more in his Norse Supply Sitting- Recent restrictions have meant we can meet and not show you, but suffice to say, he got months, but is a bit on the challenging side for suit. Michelle Tucker is a hardened Thames other householders OUTSIDE, but not in the in, swam and got out again, happy to get winter, thank you! So how about wearing a swimmer. She is often out before dawn and is cosy indoors. That is fine for the warmer warm once more in his Norse Supply Sitting- sittingsuit? Sittingsuits, designed by norse- a great advocate of the benefits of cold water men, are light weight, and the insulated pad- swimming. Her floral Sittingsuit is her life- months, but is a bit on the challenging side for suit. Michelle Tucker is a hardened Thames ding is made from recycled plastic bottles, so saver. Designed to allow movement she can winter, thank you! So how about wearing a swimmer. She is often out before dawn and is ticking the green credentials. They are an ex- get dressed and undressed in her suit, as well sittingsuit? Sittingsuits, designed by norse- a great advocate of the benefits of cold water tra top layer, roomy enough to wear on top of as getting warm after a dip. a coat or jacket and many other layers. Ideal men, are light weight, and the insulated pad- swimming. Her floral Sittingsuit is her life- for camping, fishing, festival going ding is made from recycled plastic bottles, so saver. Designed to allow movement she can (remember those days?!) or just sitting out- ticking the green credentials. They are an ex- get dressed and undressed in her suit, as well side in that pub or café. Yes, you can stay warm, comfortable, and also smart and tra top layer, roomy enough to wear on top of as getting warm after a dip. trendy, no matter what the weather is doing. a coat or jacket and many other layers. Ideal Oh, and I didn’t mention that the UK distribu- for camping, fishing, festival going tor of Sittingsuits is based in Shepperton! So (remember those days?!) or just sitting out- we had to find out more... The photo on this months front cover was side in that pub or café. Yes, you can stay taken at dawn by an intrepid swimmer, one of warm, comfortable, and also smart and a growing gang of hardy souls who want to These suits can change our attitude towards trendy, no matter what the weather is doing. get the day off to a good start, so take a dip in outdoor socialising all year round. John the Thames. This is a growing movement, not Haagensen’s idea is to get the local pubs to Oh, and I didn’t mention that the UK distribu- only locally, but across the UK. So we went offer them to guests. The suits are designed to tor of Sittingsuits is based in Shepperton! So down to Rivermead Island in Lower Sunbury last longer than blankets and dry quickly. we had to find out more... where Michelle Tucker (Win The Morning Offering them would render the use of un-eco Win The Day which was featured in last heating devices redundant. The Feathers at The photo on this months front cover was month) was encouraging John Haagensen, Laleham has been one of the first pubs to take taken at dawn by an intrepid swimmer, one of MD of Norse Supply, to shed his Sittingsuit up the idea. a growing gang of hardy souls who want to These suits can change our attitude towards We applaud the fact that the suits are using get the day off to a good start, so take a dip in outdoor socialising all year round. John recycled materials, keeping plastic out of landfill. the Thames. This is a growing movement, not Haagensen’s idea is to get the local pubs to If you are looking for local stockists, only locally, but across the UK. So we went offer them to guests. The suits are designed to Nauticalia is offering them for sale. Or you down to Rivermead Island in Lower Sunbury last longer than blankets and dry quickly. can take a look online at www.norse supply.co.uk and select from the range of where Michelle Tucker (Win The Morning Offering them would render the use of un-eco colours and designs. Win The Day which was featured in last heating devices redundant. The Feathers at Now you have no excuse for not trying a dip month) was encouraging John Haagensen, Laleham has been one of the first pubs to take in the chilly Thames! MD of Norse Supply, to shed his Sittingsuit up the idea. We applaud the fact that the suits are using recycled materials, keeping plastic out of Please mention Shepperton Matters when landfill. www.villagematters.co.uk responding to adverts 12 If you are looking for local stockists, Nauticalia is offering them for sale. Or you can take a look online at www.norse supply.co.uk and select from the range of colours and designs. Now you have no excuse for not trying a dip in the chilly Thames!

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By Monica Chard By Monica Chard

Last year, more than any, was an immense challenge come together. We have supported each other, gone for most of us: job uncertainty, financial worries, out of our way to help those who are vulnerable, Last year, more than any, was an immense challenge come together. We have supported each other, gone illness and death, family tensions, isolation and met people we may never have met before had cir- for most of us: job uncertainty, financial worries, out of our way to help those who are vulnerable, loneliness to name but a few. Without going into cumstances been different. It gives us much to be detail, I have been through rather a lot of challenges grateful for. illness and death, family tensions, isolation and met people we may never have met before had cir- myself. But I find myself looking at 2020 with posi- So life is hopefully going to start getting back to a loneliness to name but a few. Without going into cumstances been different. It gives us much to be tivity. Despite challenges, I have much to be grate- kind of normal, with the introduction of the long detail, I have been through rather a lot of challenges grateful for. ful for. Resilience is about finding the glass half awaited vaccine, but challenges remain and many of full, not half empty. We have a choice and we can us will still be wishing for how things used to be. If myself. But I find myself looking at 2020 with posi- So life is hopefully going to start getting back to a change the effect that much negativity can have on you can learn to focus on what you have and what tivity. Despite challenges, I have much to be grate- kind of normal, with the introduction of the long us. can do and make sure you enjoy it, you can get the ful for. Resilience is about finding the glass half awaited vaccine, but challenges remain and many of I recently attended a talk on Zoom called “Practical best out of a challenging situation. full, not half empty. We have a choice and we can us will still be wishing for how things used to be. If Resilience in Difficult Times” which was put on by the Action for Happiness group, featured in this Chris Johnstone also provides some useful pointers change the effect that much negativity can have on you can learn to focus on what you have and what magazine last November. I was amazed to find that I on the website resiliencetraining.net where you can us. can do and make sure you enjoy it, you can get the was one of 2000 from all over the world joining this find resilience tools in a time of crisis. I recently attended a talk on Zoom called “Practical best out of a challenging situation. webinar. Dr Chris Johnstone who gave the talk has a background in medicine and psychology and is a Resilience in Difficult Times” which was put on by specialist trainer in resilience and well being. He has the Action for Happiness group, featured in this Chris Johnstone also provides some useful pointers written several books (Find Your Power, Seven magazine last November. I was amazed to find that I on the website resiliencetraining.net where you can Ways to Build Resilience”). He talked about resilience as “finding a better conclusion when you are in was one of 2000 from all over the world joining this find resilience tools in a time of crisis. a bad place”, finding and referred to the challenges webinar. Dr Chris Johnstone who gave the talk has a in life as being “informative dips” ie, what good can background in medicine and psychology and is a come out of this situation? What can I learn? specialist trainer in resilience and well being. He has It is all too easy (as well as natural) to find oneself feeling low, beaten and negative when facing our written several books (Find Your Power, Seven own challenges. But what if you focus on what you Ways to Build Resilience”). He talked about resili- CAN do, not what you can’t? Focus on what you ence as “finding a better conclusion when you are in HAVE got, not on what has eluded you. Focus on what you can CHANGE, rather than concentrating a bad place”, finding and referred to the challenges on what you wish you had got. in life as being “informative dips” ie, what good can In terms of how to deal with those “downs” every- come out of this situation? What can I learn? one has a different way. It may be walking, cuddling a pet, having a hug (if you are lucky enough to have It is all too easy (as well as natural) to find oneself a bubble with allows you to), gardening, nature, feeling low, beaten and negative when facing our running, music or crafting, as a few examples. So own challenges. But what if you focus on what you many of these relate to the outdoors. During Lock- down 1 the appreciation of nature, birds and flowers CAN do, not what you can’t? Focus on what you was so evident. Sales of bird food rocketed in the HAVE got, not on what has eluded you. Focus on local shops. I spent many hours watching blue tits what you can CHANGE, rather than concentrating coming and going in our bird box. on what you wish you had got. Remember too that when you are in a bad place, things will change. Think of a time you were in a In terms of how to deal with those “downs” every- bad place, dealing with a negative situation. How one has a different way. It may be walking, cuddling did you cope? You did find a way out. As the adag- a pet, having a hug (if you are lucky enough to have es say “This too shall pass”, “All shall be well”. In these times of Covid we have experienced a col- a bubble with allows you to), gardening, nature, lective resilience in the way the community has running, music or crafting, as a few examples. So many of these relate to the outdoors. During Lock- down 1 the appreciation of nature, birds and flowers Please mention Shepperton Matters when was so evident. Sales of bird food rocketed in the responding to adverts www.villagematters.co.uk 14 local shops. I spent many hours watching blue tits coming and going in our bird box. Remember too that when you are in a bad place, things will change. Think of a time you were in a bad place, dealing with a negative situation. How did you cope? You did find a way out. As the adag- es say “This too shall pass”, “All shall be well”. In these times of Covid we have experienced a col- lective resilience in the way the community has

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I have recently taken on the role within Spelthorne Borough Council of town centres manager for Ashford, Shepper- ton and Sunbury and I am really looking forward to meeting and working with the people and businesses that make these towns ‘tick’. My role is to act as a focal point to as- sist in all the good things that are already happening and to help co- ordinate the efforts, resources and in- terests of all stakeholders to further pro- mote, enhance and revitalise these great ‘May you live in interesting times’ is villages. much quoted as an ancient Chinese With regards to our businesses, there is a curse. (It is actually Western in origin huge amount of support ‘out there’ from and quite modern). Well, we are certain- various levels of government, business ly living in ‘interesting times’ and the organisations and LEPs, but this is not challenges for town centres communities always straightforward to identify. My and high streets across the country, with role will be to identify what is available or without Covid, are very real. and communicate that effectively. I will But, with challenges come opportunities. look to build strong and effective busi- The current crisis has shown us so many ness forums to help identify issues and examples of how caring and supportive communicate solutions. our communities are – and it is the town Obviously, there are always going to be centres where these communities come challenges but, by working together, I together. believe we can develop realistic and achievable action plans to make the en- I look forward to working with you all. vironment and experience of each centre In the meantime, I would encourage all attractive for business, retailers, resi- businesses to follow our social media dents and visitors alike. channels and regularly check the council I am keen that any activities that we un- website for news updates and business dertake are ‘with’ the community as op- advice. posed to ‘for’ the community. This can be achieved by having strong, effective Andy Willmott partnerships both of and between the Town Centre Manager - Ashford, Shep- various stakeholders. perton & Sunbury Each village has its’ own strengths (and Spelthorne Borough Council challenges) and, therefore, identity and I Mob: 07939 244548 look forward to working towards a cohe- [email protected] sive promotional message that all can www.spelthorne.gov.uk use across all their various media.

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By Monica Chard By Monica Chard The Eco Park has had an effect on many of us in one way or another, whether a blight on our The Eco Park has had an effect on many of us view, the traffic or the smells. But noise has in one way or another, whether a blight on our apparently been having an impact within the view, the traffic or the smells. But noise has immediate area of the site. The Charlton Vil- lage stables had been an area of peace and apparently been having an impact within the recreation for many riders and their steeds for immediate area of the site. The Charlton Vil- many years. Stuart Boyle offers a mix of paid lage stables had been an area of peace and livery and keeps his own horses which he uses for riding for the disabled. Many chil- recreation for many riders and their steeds for dren have enjoyed the pleasure of riding these many years. Stuart Boyle offers a mix of paid steady horses and there are currently 20 com- livery and keeps his own horses which he ing regularly. The activity has put a smile on uses for riding for the disabled. Many chil- the face of many visitors, some deaf, some with autism. Riding has been recognised as a dren have enjoyed the pleasure of riding these positive activity for both mental and physical steady horses and there are currently 20 com- health. At the start of plans for the Eco Park, ing regularly. The activity has put a smile on the ideal would have been to find an alterna- tive site for the stable but that did not happen. the face of many visitors, some deaf, some It is with a heavy heart that Stuart Boyle is with autism. Riding has been recognised as a seriously considering closing his stables in positive activity for both mental and physical Charlton Village. health. At the start of plans for the Eco Park, He says noise from the Eco Park is upsetting the ideal would have been to find an alterna- the horses. Initially it was the construction, Photo Nicola Jupp with a lot of impact from the piling, but lately tive site for the stable but that did not happen. noise is coming from alarms and deliveries. noise interference. If youIt have any comments, is with a heavy heart that Stuart Boyle is Horses are flighty animals, prone to spooking. make sure you log them with Suez or the EA. When a horse spooks, they become unpredict- The stables have beenseriously operating on the site considering closing his stables in able. They can buck and take flight. Stuart for 25 years, largely inCharlton peace, until the con- Village. Boyle himself, a very experienced horseman, struction of the Eco ParkHe started. So, without says noise from the Eco Park is upsetting has been trampled several times by spooked a proposed solution, eitherthe to move the facili- horses. Initially it was the construction, horses, the last time resulting in 2 broken ribs. ty or ensure tranquility, he feels the only solu- Photo Nicola Jupp He cannot take the risk of injury to one of the tion is to close. Stuart iswith having a last attempt a lot of impact from the piling, but lately young riders. to find a resolution butnoise will take the decision is coming from alarms and deliveries. noise interference. If you have any comments, Horses have also run and become entangled in in February. Should theHorses Charlton Village sta- are flighty animals, prone to spooking. make sure you log them with Suez or the EA. electric fences. The resulting injuries to the bles close, it will mean almost certain death animals was significant. for 12 old horses, whichWhen have been used for a horse spooks, they become unpredict- The stables have been operating on the site Stuart has approached the Eco Park to report riding for the disabled. aClosure will meanb also le. They can buck and take flight. Stuart for 25 years, largely in peace, until the con- incidents but feels his complaints have not loss of income for theBoyle many local suppliers himself, a very experienced horseman, struction of the Eco Park started. So, without been taken seriously and has not felt that the and services used by the stables. It will also impact on his animals or vulnerable riders has call into question whathas will happen to the been trampled several times by spooked a proposed solution, either to move the facili- been fully appreciated. We spoke to a Suez land. A parcel of the landhorses, is under considera- the last time resulting in 2 broken ribs. ty or ensure tranquility, he feels the only solu- spokesperson who said that there was little tion as part Spelthorne HeCouncil’s Local Plan. cannot take the risk of injury to one of the tion is to close. Stuart is having a last attempt noise coming from the Eco Park and that Would this be the final youngnail in the coffin? riders. to find a resolution but will take the decision there have been very few complaints about Horses have also run and become entangled in in February. Should the Charlton Village sta- Please mention Shepperton Matters when electric fences. The resulting injuries to the bles close, it will mean almost certain death www.villagematters.co.uk responding to adverts 18 animals was significant. for 12 old horses, which have been used for Stuart has approached the Eco Park to report riding for the disabled. Closure will mean also incidents but feels his complaints have not loss of income for the many local suppliers been taken seriously and has not felt that the and services used by the stables. It will also impact on his animals or vulnerable riders has call into question what will happen to the been fully appreciated. We spoke to a Suez land. A parcel of the land is under considera- spokesperson who said that there was little tion as part Spelthorne Council’s Local Plan. noise coming from the Eco Park and that Would this be the final nail in the coffin? there have been very few complaints about

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The Spelthorne Civic Award Trust was founded in 1983 by Alf Goddard MBE to acknowledge the work of the many local Spelthorne residents who have dedicated their time to voluntary service in the borough. The object of the Trust is to consider nominations with a view to conferring an honour to recognise long term voluntary effort by such individuals. We would therefore like to invite local residents and voluntary organisations to nomi- nate persons they know who have given a minimum of at least 12 years’ service so that the Trustees can consider them for an award. Candidates do not have to live in the borough but the work they do should be of benefit to Spelthorne residents. The awards are presented annually in April at a Presentation evening in the Council Chamber at Knowle Green. This year, because of Covid 19 restrictions, we were not able to invite recipients and nominees to the ceremony but the presentations were rec- orded and can be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=dnpmHV3zjBw&t=756s Nomination forms and further details on the awards are available from the Trust Secre- tary, David Martin (email: [email protected]) Closing date for nominations: 31st January 2021.

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Eco Park Stink!! Who could not have noticed the dis- gusting stink from the Eco Park last month? Walking across the beautiful Sunbury golf club during lockdown was a delight, but the choking stink from the chimney really spoiled it. So many people on social media commented on it from all around the area. So, did you report it? It really important that everyone reports everything to the Environment Agency. They are available on 0800807060. Photo SATEP You can report on smells, noise, air quality etc. It’s a 24 hour hot line, they are friendly and helpful and it takes 2 minutes! The more that report the stronger our case! Lots of people rang them last night! The EA issue the license for the Eco Park to operate, and can withdraw that too! Please call in if it affects you. It is also worth calling Environmental Health at Spelthorne Council. Both parties need to be aware. There have been a huge amount of complaints. There is an article from Suez in this issue, explaining the technology and emphasising that it does not produce a smell. Their explanation is that any smell would come from refuse lorries delivering.

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By Monica Chard By Monica Chard

Performing arts has been signifi- Performing arts has been signifi- cantly hit during the Covid crisis. cantly hit during the Covid crisis. The double whammy is that in addition to loss of income, per- The double whammy is that in formers have been thwarted in addition to loss of income, per- doing what they love - namely formers have been thwarted in playing for an audience. So thank doing what they love - namely goodness for both modern day tech and ingenuity and determina- playing for an audience. So thank tion! goodness for both modern day Molesey based single mum Sarah tech and ingenuity and determina- Mallock, renowned electric violin- tion! ist (Sarahviolin.com) was used to performing at the highest level Molesey based single mum Sarah with some of the best artists, from Mallock, renowned electric violin- Madonna, Adele and Rod Stewart ist (Sarahviolin.com) was used to to Andrea Bocelli and countless performing at the highest level others. But life this year has been somewhat different. So during with some of the best artists, from Lockdown One she started perfor- Madonna, Adele and Rod Stewart mances from her living room. Every toLisa Rollin and Sarah Mallock perform duo Andrea Bocelli and countless evening at 6.30pm she would play live others. But life this year has been to a Facebook audience from her garden, when two enterprising ladies used their tal- swings and football nets in the background!somewhat ents to help keep the spirits of the community different. So during The sessions became known as the Sundown-Lockdownup. For details on how to get your copy of the One she started perfor- er Sessions and gained a huge following. Peo-mancesSundowner Sessions go to either Lisa’s com- from her living room. Every Lisa Rollin and Sarah Mallock perform duo ple would pour themselves a glass of some-eveningpany website: www.redhotstrings.com or to at 6.30pm she would play live thing lovely, tune in and listen to a live per- www.sarahviolin.com. formance. Sarah did everything from Beetho-toDuring the festive period the duo also decided a Facebook audience from her garden, when two enterprising ladies used their tal- ven and Mozart to Led Zeppelin and Spring-swingsto stream their own Christmas event. Set in a and football nets in the background! ents to help keep the spirits of the community steen, with a bit of House and jazz thrown inThe sumptuous living room, festively decorated, sessions became known as the Sundown- up. For details on how to get your copy of the for good measure. She kept this up for 80er and with the performers in evening dressSessions to and gained a huge following. Peo- Sundowner Sessions go to either Lisa’s com- nights and grew an audience of up to 5000 make the event extra special, their online from around the world. pleChristmas concert was a ticketed event. would pour themselves a glass of some- pany website: www.redhotstrings.com or to As lockdown was slightly relaxed, Sarah wasthing It goes to show how we learn to adapt. Well lovely, tune in and listen to a live per- www.sarahviolin.com. joined (socially distanced) by her collabora-formance.done ladies and thank you for finding a way Sarah did everything from Beetho- During the festive period the duo also decided tor, friend, and duo partner: Shepperton basedven to ease the pain of lockdown. Good luck with and Mozart to Led Zeppelin and Spring- to stream their own Christmas event. Set in a violinist Lisa Rollin on several of the ses- the album. sions, adding another dynamic to the perfor-steen, with a bit of House and jazz thrown in sumptuous living room, festively decorated, mances. They also had the time to work onfor good measure. She kept this up for 80 and with the performers in evening dress to writing and arranging original tracks. Thenights and grew an audience of up to 5000 make the event extra special, their online collaboration has resulted in an album of thefrom around the world. Christmas concert was a ticketed event. best tracks which is being released on January 15th 2021. There will be 7 single tracks and 5As lockdown was slightly relaxed, Sarah was It goes to show how we learn to adapt. Well duo’s. The album is a diary of lockdown,joined (socially distanced) by her collabora- done ladies and thank you for finding a way tor, friend, and duo partner: Shepperton based to ease the pain of lockdown. Good luck with violinist Lisa Rollin on several of the ses- the album. To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991 sions, 25 Or email [email protected] adding another dynamic to the perfor- mances. They also had the time to work on writing and arranging original tracks. The collaboration has resulted in an album of the best tracks which is being released on January 15th 2021. There will be 7 single tracks and 5 duo’s. The album is a diary of lockdown,

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2021: The Year of You 2021: The Year of You

By Laura Hedges, Hot Club Yoga By Laura Hedges, Hot Club Yoga

2020 not quite the year you had in mind? We were- provided our group exercise2020 classes online. The not quite the year you had in mind? We were- provided our group exercise classes online. The n’t expecting it either, but with everything that Thames Club & Hot Yoga Club live streamed eve- happens there are lessons to be learned! If this year ry day during both lockdownsn and now continue’ to t expecting it either, but with everything that Thames Club & Hot Yoga Club live streamed eve- has taught us anything (we actually have 3 things) provide an on-demand happensplatform of content. When there are lessons to be learned! If this year ry day during both lockdowns and now continue to it is that resilience, health & wellbeing have never our doors eventually rehas-opened, an over-whelming taught us anything (we actually have 3 things) provide an on-demand platform of content. When been more important. Let’s look at these words in a number of members saidit that although online clas- is that resilience, health & wellbeing have never our doors eventually re-opened, an over-whelming little more detail… ses will never be the samebeen as being in the club or more important. Let’s look at these words in a number of members said that although online clas- Resilience: “The ability to recover from setbacks, the hot studio, we hadlittle kept them physically and more detail… ses will never be the same as being in the club or adapt well to change, and keep going in the face of mentally strong during Resilience:lockdown and helped them “The ability to recover from setbacks, the hot studio, we had kept them physically and adversity". Certainly fitting for this year. get through some reallyadapt tough times. Keeping our well to change, and keep going in the face of mentally strong during lockdown and helped them Health: “The state of being free from illness or community alive and ensuringadversity". our members stayed Certainly fitting for this year. get through some really tough times. Keeping our injury”. Yes, however it is not just about prevent- active and had access toHealth: the ‘time-out’ that we all “The state of being free from illness or community alive and ensuring our members stayed ing sickness or avoiding an injury. Health is a state so desperately needed wasinjury so important, and as we ”. Yes, however it is not just about prevent- active and had access to the ‘time-out’ that we all of total physical, mental and social-wellbeing. continue to welcome olding and new members into the sickness or avoiding an injury. Health is a state so desperately needed was so important, and as we Wellbeing: “The state of being comfortable, club, it is our priority to ensure everyone feels safe healthy, or happy”. Yes, however like health, it and supported and leavesof feeling amazing. total physical, mental and social-wellbeing. continue to welcome old and new members into the goes deeper than just feeling this way at a particu- 2021 will bring someWellbeing: more uncertain times no “The state of being comfortable, club, it is our priority to ensure everyone feels safe lar moment in time from day to day. Overall life doubt, but one thing thathealthy, is a certainty…we must or happy”. Yes, however like health, it and supported and leaves feeling amazing. satisfaction, a sense of belonging and purpose, stay resilient and we mustgoes prioritise our health & deeper than just feeling this way at a particu- 2021 will bring some more uncertain times no feeling in control. All of this relates to your overall wellbeing. lar moment in time from day to day. Overall life doubt, but one thing that is a certainty…we must wellbeing. So, we finish by askingsatisfaction, you a question…is there a a sense of belonging and purpose, stay resilient and we must prioritise our health & Resilience in terms of your health and wellbeing is better investment than feelingin your health and wellbe- in control. All of this relates to your overall wellbeing. always important, even more so during a pandem- ing? Just think about itwellbeing. for a moment. When you So, we finish by asking you a question…is there a ic. We should all be proud of how we have really think about it, Resiliencethere is nothing else more in terms of your health and wellbeing is better investment than in your health and wellbe- adapted, and continue to adapt, to ever changing important. And when wealways say investment we don’t important, even more so during a pandem- ing? Just think about it for a moment. When you restrictions and guidelines. Almost overnight we just mean financial, it isic. also about time. The return We should all be proud of how we have really think about it, there is nothing else more changed the way in which we work, shop, live, on your financial or time investment (if spent in the socialise, commute and exercise, but going through right places doing the thingsadapted, you enjoy), will be the and continue to adapt, to ever changing important. And when we say investment we don’t this change and uncertainty is proof that being best you’ve ever had. restrictionsAs a new year approaches, and guidelines. Almost overnight we just mean financial, it is also about time. The return forced into something new and unknown can be a find something you enjoychanged doing and keep doing it. the way in which we work, shop, live, on your financial or time investment (if spent in the positive thing. Make time, set realisticsocialise, goals and be consistent…it commute and exercise, but going through right places doing the things you enjoy), will be the 2020 has been tough for the fitness industry and will pay dividends andthis your mind & body will change and uncertainty is proof that being best you’ve ever had. As a new year approaches, like everyone we have had to show great strength thank you. forced into something new and unknown can be a find something you enjoy doing and keep doing it. to get through it! Gyms and studios were forced to 2021 is the year to makepositive time for you. Come and thing. Make time, set realistic goals and be consistent…it close and we had to seek new ways to help our join us on Wheatsheaf 2020Lane in Staines at the Hot has been tough for the fitness industry and will pay dividends and your mind & body will members keep active, motivated and feel mentally Yoga Club or at The Thameslike Club. Alternatively everyone we have had to show great strength thank you. positive. Although we were unable to provide a exercise with us onlineto at www.hotyogaclub.co.uk get through it! Gyms and studios were forced to 2021 is the year to make time for you. Come and venue for members to come and escape to, we or www.thethamesclub.co.ukclose. and we had to seek new ways to help our join us on Wheatsheaf Lane in Staines at the Hot

members keep active, motivated and feel mentally Yoga Club or at The Thames Club. Alternatively positive. Although we were unable to provide a exercise with us online at www.hotyogaclub.co.uk venue for members to come and escape to, we or www.thethamesclub.co.uk.

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Please mention Shepperton Matters when www.villagematters.co.uk responding to adverts 26 Please mention Shepperton Matters when www.villagematters.co.uk responding to adverts 27 Parklands Manor launches new fixed price promise to provide total peace of mind Advertorial Signature Senior Lifestyle has launched a new fixed price promise option at its Parklands Manor care home, providing total peace of mind and reassurance with forecasting for the future care needs of loved ones.

Under the new model, customers can pay a fixed price that will not change over the lifetime of the care period regardless of their loved one’s health condition. The new price promise comes as an optional addition to the existing model, whereby care costs can fluctuate over time based on an individual’s shifting needs. Both options provide the same levels of bespoke, exceptional awardwinning care that Signature is renowned for.

The new initiative, available on selected rooms across both residential and nursing care at Parklands Manor, which is CQC rated Good, further reflects Signature Senior Lifestyle’s commitment to being 100% transparent on costs. All fees are subject to an incremental annual increase in line with inflation, which will be clearly detailed at the outset, again giving further peace of mind for the future.

The new fixed price offer also suits families considering care fee annuities, which pay a regular lifetime income towards care fees.

Simon Dickinson, Sales & Brand Director at Signature Senior Lifestyle, comments: “Providing peace of mind, transparency and stability is more important than ever for care seekers and their families during uncertain times. This new initiative ensures one fixed price for potential residents, providing exceptional care, for life, allowing easier forecasting for the future.”

Signature’s purposebuilt luxury care home in Chertsey provides residents with assisted living, 24hour dementia care, and respite care. Geographically, Parklands Manor is very well situated and has the added benefit of being close to St. Peters Hospital. It offers expansive industryleading accommodation, almost double the size of the industry average, and a range of five star amenities including, cinema, hair salon, therapy room and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Signature at Parklands Manor is open to visitors and is actively welcoming new residents, however there are strict health and safety protocols that must be adhered to uphold the safest environment possible.

To find out more, please call Judy or Sonia on 01932 282943 or visit www.signature carehomes.co.uk

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By Squire’s Garden Centres

We are a nation of bird watchers. From the red your garden when a lot of trees are bare.” We are a nation of bird watchers. From the red breasted Robin to the resident Great Tit, Blue said Sarah Squire, Chairman of Squire’s Tit, colourful Goldfinch and Chaffinch, Black- “You’ll have striking berries in the winter breasted Robin to the resident Great Tit, Blue bird, Starlings, Sparrows and more, we can’t then beautiful blossom in spring, and some Tit, colourful Goldfinch and Chaffinch, Black- get enough of these wonderful creatures. plants have evergreen leaves year-round. Try bird, Starlings, Sparrows and more, we can’t Small garden birds need to eat regularly, par- Pyracantha ‘Saphyr Orange’ which is an up- ticularly during cold weather when they use right shrub with glossy green leaves and or- get enough of these wonderful creatures. up a lot of energy just keeping themselves ange-red berries, or Cotoneaster ‘Cornubia’ Small garden birds need to eat regularly, par- warm. So now is a great time to put out high- which has delicate white flowers in May fol- ticularly during cold weather when they use energy, nutritious bird foods containing fats lowed by distinctive red berries in winter.” up a lot of energy just keeping themselves and oils, which will help them maintain their energy levels through the cold winter nights. warm. So now is a great time to put out high- It’s also great to have shrubs with berries in energy, nutritious bird foods containing fats your garden, as birds love to feed on the ber- and oils, which will help them maintain their ries and on insects found on berried plants. energy levels through the cold winter nights. Attractive shrubs like Cotoneaster and Pyra- cantha also provide shelter and nesting areas It’s also great to have shrubs with berries in for birds. But berries are not just good for your garden, as birds love to feed on the ber- birds – hedgehogs, squirrels, mice, badgers ries and on insects found and even foxes will all happily munch on Attractive shrubs like Cotoneaster and Pyra- them. Try planting one of the following: Cotoneaster – red berries in winter followed cantha also provide shelter and nesting areas by delicate white flowers in spring for birds. But berries are not just good for Pyracantha – an upright shrub with glossy birds – hedgehogs, squirrels, mice, badgers green leaves & orange-red berries and even foxes will all happily munch on How to help birds this winter them. Try planting one of the following: Food – Provide a variety of seeds, nuts, Cotoneaster – red berries in winter followed grains, fruits and fats to satisfy the needs of a range of bird species. Put out small amounts by delicate white flowers in spring of food regularly to ensure that it is always Pyracantha – an upright shrub with glossy fresh. green leaves & orange-red berries Water – Make sure that birds have access to fresh clean water every day; they will still bathe even in cold weather! Float a small ball on the surface to help prevent the water freez- ing.

Shelter – Plant a hedge or add a nesting box. Malus Jelly King – a beautiful crab apple When gardening, don’t be quick to tidy up; tree, ideal for small spaces and, as the name leave dead vegetation to stand, which will suggests, great for making crab apple jelly too provide shelter for birds and the insects they Holly – lustrous green leaves and bright red feed on. berries “As well as providing food, berry bearing plants will also bring a splash of colour to

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Recipe of the Month Recipe of the Month Cranachan Cranachan A classic Scottish treat for Burns Night A classic Scottish treat for Burns Night

Preparation time – 15 minutes on to a baking sheet lined with greaseproof paper and leave to cool. Serves – 4 Meanwhile, puree 175g of the raspberries until Ingredients smooth (reserve the bestlooking ones). You 75g pinhead oatmeal (you can use rolled oats, can leave the seeds or pass through a sieve for but the steel cut pinhead varietyPreparation are nuttier and a smooth puree. time – 15 minutes on to a baking sheet lined with greaseproof less porridgelike) paper and leave to cool. Serves – 4 1 tbsp soft brown sugar Meanwhile, puree 175g of the raspberries until IngredientsWhip the cream to fairly stiff peaks, then fold 250g raspberries in the honey and whisky. Add three quarters of smooth (reserve the bestlooking ones). You 500ml double cream 75gthe oatmeal pinhead and all the puree to the cream then oatmeal (you can use rolled oats, can leave the seeds or pass through a sieve for 4 tbsp honey, plus a little butextra to drizzle swirl thethrough to give a ripple effect.steel cut pinhead variety are nuttier and a smooth puree. 4 tbsp good Scottish whiskyless Spoon intoporridge four glass dishes and top with the like) remaining oatmeal, the reserved raspberries, a Method 1 tbsp soft brown sugar drizzle of honey. Serve immediately. Whip the cream to fairly stiff peaks, then fold Heat a large frying pan over250g a medium heat. raspberries Add the oatmeal and the sugar then toast, Did you know? Cranachan is a Gaelic word for in the honey and whisky. Add three quarters of stirring continuously until500ml the sugar has melted a kind of milk churn. double cream the oatmeal and all the puree to the cream then and the oatmeal smells sweet4 and nutty. tbspPour honey, plus a little extra to drizzle swirl through to give a ripple effect. 4 tbsp good Scottish whisky Spoon into four glass dishes and top with the Please mention Shepperton Matters when remaining oatmeal, the reserved raspberries, a Method www.villagematters.co.uk responding to adverts 34 drizzle of honey. Serve immediately. Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the oatmeal and the sugar then toast, Did you know? Cranachan is a Gaelic word for stirring continuously until the sugar has melted a kind of milk churn. and the oatmeal smells sweet and nutty. Pour

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6 6 spotted some familiar faces. Three little 3 Sheppertonians: Dolcie, Jake and Ella. Thanks to Carlie BlissHilton for send- ing us a snap. Solution on p 61

Christmas Day at the Greeno – Festive Bags at Home

The team had delivered 130 festive gift bags as we went to print. They would like to thank the Shepperton Community for their generous support, both financially and voluntar- ily. It is what makes Shepperton so special. Please look out for a full report in a future edition.

We wish you a Healthy New Year

Caroline, Jon, Stephen, Sandy and Jo – Trustees For more info please email: Stephen 07719 875 684 christ- [email protected]

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Plus there is the targeted person realises that it is fraud Consumer Service 0808 223 1133 https:// the targeted person realisesan that it is fraud enormouswww.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/get- emotional impact if and when If help wanted then contact Citizens Advice rather than a romance / friendship relation- www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/get- Consumer Service 0808 223 1133 https:// ship. the moretargeted-help/if-you-need-more-help-about-a- person realises that it is fraud ship. consumer-issue/ www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/get- The effect on the victimrather can be devastating, consumer-issue/ than a romance / friendship relation- and though this type of very distressing fraud Also Scams Awareness Facebook group more-help/if-you-need-more-help-about-a- and though this type of ship.very distressing fraud https://www.facebook.com/ has been aired in the media,The it is still happen- https://www.facebook.com/ effect on the victim can be devastating, consumer-issue/ ing. groups/585664875410363 ing. andwhere though members of the public can post infor- this type of very distressing fraud Also Scams Awareness Facebook group Not all cases come to light for some victims where members of the public can post infor- https://www.facebook.com/ are too embarrassed to admithas to their naivety, mationbeen to warn others about the scams that aired in the media, it is still happen- are too embarrassed to admit to their naivety, they have come across. groups/585664875410363 albeit that the fraudster hasing. been extremely they have come across. proficient in convincingNot their newly cultivated all cases come to light for some victims where members of the public can post infor- partner-to-be of their sincerity. 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Pinewood Studios Group is delighted to be supporting the local communities and small businesses around Pinewood and Shepperton Studios by introduc- ing a brand new directory called ‘Off the Lot’. The directory will list local services and businesses and be distributed to staff, productions and tenants inter- nally at both sites.

If you would like to be included in the first edition, please submit your application ASAP to the studios online at https://pinewoodgroup.com/on-the-lot/off-the -lot-directory-listing.

We will aim to get the first directory distributed by January 2021

Please note the clause on the application form that outlines the studios cannot list services already provided by a tenant on site. To check your company’s eligibility, please see the list of businesses via the ‘On the Lot’ directory via the group’s website: www.pinewoodgroup.com.

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Please mention Shepperton Matters when www.villagematters.co.uk responding to adverts 38 Halliford excels in LAMDA examinations Halliford School announced a 100% pass rate in LAMDA exams at the end of last year. 19 Halliford students took exams in either acting, verse and prose, or mime, securing an impressive 11 distinctions, 7 merits and 2 passes. Halliford are so proud of Sixth Former, Robert Pleasance (pictured right with headmaster Mr Davies), who was awarded an unbeatable score of 100/100 with distinction. In addition, they had two students receive 98/100 and two students receive 96/100. Truly outstanding and testament to the strength of the Drama Department at Halliford School. LAMDA Tutor, Shani Woodley, commented “I am over the moon with our results from my first set of LAMDA examinations at Halliford. The boys have put in so much work and dealt with a lot of extremely unusual circumstances. They have risen above it all and produced these incredible results.” Students received some amazing feedback from the examiners, including: “A spontaneous ap- proach throughout your work complete with in dept characterisation”, “A confident easy pres- ence in the space”, “You use your voice, face, and body with total focus in a scene”, “Delightfully energised and enthusiastic performer” and “You have a real gift for performing”. Headmaster, Mr Davies, commented “I am absolutely thrilled for the boys. These results are exceptional, and I am delighted to present our students with their richly deserved certificates and medals. Despite all the challenges that they face currently, it is so refreshing to see the boys dedicating themselves to these challenging examinations and achieving such stunning results. I am incredibly proud of them all.”

To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991 Or email [email protected] 39 To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991 Or email [email protected] 40 Walled Garden to host Capture Spelthorne Winners The Spelthorne Borough Council’s annual Capture Spelthorne photographic competition attracted 300 entries. 15 shortlisted photographs were published in the Spelthorne Bulletin in December and the winners have now been announced and informed. Winners of the categories are as follows:

My Spelthorne Monica Chard (yes….me!) Spelthorne in Action Joanna Ginger Through the Seasons John Harris Spelthorne in Business Victoria Allum Under 16s Mason Glazier

The overall winner was the My Spelthorne category winner and was of a scene familiar to many in Sunbury! All the shortlisted photos will be exhibited at the Walled Garden café on Thames Street, Lower Sunbury, from 5th to 31st January so do go along to have a look. Tuesday-Sunday 11-3pm. John Harris Winner of Through the Seasons And if you missed it this year, it is never (Staines Moor) too early to start to think about photos for the 2021 competition. This competition opens your eyes open to the beauty of our borough and what it has to offer.

1 4

Across 7 Rubbery, flexible (7) 9 Application, employment (5) 1 11 10 Well known (5) 11 Compress, contract (7)

1 1 14 12 Large flightless bird (3) 13 Slowly get rid off (8) 1 16 Moaners (8)

1 1 17 Vat, bucket (3) Solution p 57 1 19 ______Banderas, actor (7)

1 1 21 Gone ____, circulated rapidly over the internet (5) 22 Most important person (5) 23 Sir Ranulph ______, Polar explorer (7)

1 Release from captivity (7) 6 Switches baby to solid food 15 Dispose of (7)

2 Speak ill of (8) (5) 18 Cheekily sexy (5) 3 Lothario (4) 8 Style of bread (11) 20 Slim (4)

Down 4 Clumsy incompetents (8) 13 Folding ranger tool (8) 21 Outlook, scene (4) 5 Agreement (4) 14 Proclaiming (8)

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Advertising in Future issues of Sunbury Shepperton Walton Molesey? It was great to see Santa come to Shepper- Print and Digital ton. It may not have been the Big Tree Night we had hoped for and the reindeer had a year off, but at least the hard working Rotarians were able to collect some much needed funds to enable them to support so many needy causes. Thanks all for Call Monica on 07979 808991 or contributing. email [email protected]

To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991 Or email [email protected] 43 To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991 Or email [email protected] 44 To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991 Or email [email protected] 45 Local Capture Continuing our celebration of local scenes we are pleased to share this months local captures, taken by local residents. Thanks to this months contributors Emma Penfold, Alice Downes Daniel Huddy. Michael Budd and Lucy Hayes. Photos to [email protected]

Alice Downes, dip at Church Square

Michael Budd’s early morning run

Emma Penfold, cycling to Chertsey

Daniel Huddy,over the morning Thames

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Monica Chard, Laleham Park

Lucy Hayes, Towpath, Shepperton

Thameside, Laleham by Grahame White

To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991 Or email [email protected] 47 Sunbury’s Neat Sanitising Solution Sunbury’s Neat Sanitising Solution

We all know the messageWe about the im- all know the message about the im- portance of hand sanitising.portance But it is not al- of hand sanitising. But it is not always practical to carry bottles of sanitiser in your pocket or bag and withways an estimated 10 practical to carry bottles of sanitiser in million empty sanitiser bottlesyour due to end up pocket or bag and with an estimated 10 in UK landfill this year, localmillion business woman empty sanitiser bottles due to end up Beverley Boon has been indeveloping an idea UK landfill this year, local business woman that would help to keep usBeverley protected and Boon has been developing an idea change the way we think about hand hygiene. Bactiband, is a multipurpose,that wearable wrist would help to keep us protected and dispenser suitable for sanitisingchange your hands on the way we think about hand hygiene. the go. The concept is simple,Bactiband, Fill It - Wear It is a multipurpose, wearable wrist - Use It. Bactiband is refillabledispenser so can be you get in shop doorways and it is ideal for suitable for sanitising your hands on filled with up to 15mls ofthe sanitiser gel, liquid, thego. gym, shopping, when you areThe out and concept is simple, Fill It - Wear It liquid soap, which offers approximately 20 about or when you feel you safety might be doses. The band is light weight,- andUse made of compromised. It. Bactiband is refillable so can be you get in shop doorways and it is ideal for high quality silicone. Bactibandfilled comes with a with up to 15mls of sanitiser gel, liquid, the gym, shopping, when you are out and refill bottle so you fill it withliquid your chosen soap, which offers approximately 20 about or when you feel you safety might be product and it is ready fordoses. use and it is availa- The band is light weight, and made of compromised. ble in 17 different colours. The concept for Bactibandhigh was developed quality silicone. Bactiband comes with a long before Covid-19. Whilstrefill Beverley was at bottle so you fill it with your chosen university one of her modulesproduct involved de- and it is ready for use and it is availa- signing a product or serviceble and developing it, in 17 different colours. which seems quite uncannyThe as she developed concept for Bactiband was developed a product very similar to Bactiband! Bactiband is such an ingeniouslong and novel idea before Covid-19. Whilst Beverley was at which helps to protect youuniversity and those around one of her modules involved de- you and most importantlysigning it helps to prevent a product or service and developing it, the spread of bacteria, viruswhich and cross con- Beverley has developed a seemsred, yellow and quite uncanny as she developed tamination. Having Bactibanda on yourproduct wrist green traffic light system suitable for schools very similar to Bactiband! means you have sanitiser to hand when you and businesses, which clearly shows those need it, it is much better Bactibandthan having to use who are happy to interact, those who are cau- is such an ingenious and novel idea some of the most dubiouswhich smelling sanitisers tious about interacting andhelps red for those who to protect you and those around youare not happyand to interact. most importantly it helps to prevent the Withspread Christmas just around the corner Bacti- of bacteria, virus and cross con- Beverley has developed a red, yellow and tamination.band is suitable for the whole family and Having Bactiband on your wrist green traffic light system suitable for schools makes a perfect and novel stocking filler at meansjust £7.99. To spread joy andyou not germs head have sanitiser to hand when you and businesses, which clearly shows those needto the online shopit, at www.bactiband.co.uk it is much better than having to use who are happy to interact, those who are cau- someand type the word JOYof at checkout to receivethe most dubious smelling sanitisers tious about interacting and red for those who a 20% discount. are not happy to interact. For anyone without access to computer Bev- With Christmas just around the corner Bacti- erley offers free local delivery. Please call 07903 356 092. band is suitable for the whole family and makes a perfect and novel stocking filler at just £7.99. To spread joy and not germs head Please mention Shepperton Matters when responding to adverts www.villagematters.co.uk to the online shop at www.bactiband.co.uk 48 and type the word JOY at checkout to receive a 20% discount. For anyone without access to computer Bev- erley offers free local delivery. Please call 07903 356 092.

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Please mention Shepperton Matters when www.villagematters.co.uk responding to adverts 50 What is the Plume from the Eco Park? What is the Plume from the Eco Park? By Kacie Thomson, SUEZ We would like to reassure the community that temperature drops or and may appear darker emissions from the Eco Park are mostly steam on an overcast day, and this is not an indica- (the largest and only visible emission), with tion of a change in emissions. While the plant oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and tiny is in use you will continue to see a plume amounts of pollutants that must comply with when atmospheric conditions make the water By Kacie Thomson, SUEZ the Environment Agency’s (EA) permitted vapour more visible. limits and strict EU regulations. All emissions go through a filtration and Steam is an odourless, colourless gas so you odour abatement system and are carefully may notice a small gap between the top of the monitored through a Continuous Emissions stack and where the visible plume begins – WeMonitoring System (CEMS). Any emissions would like to reassure the community that temperature drops or and may appear darker this is the invisible steam. As the steam breaches are reported to the EA along with moves further away from the stack it con- emissionsinformation on the cause and any corrective from the Eco Park are mostly steam on an overcast day, and this is not an indica- denses into water vapour, appearing in cloud- action. The EA can request emissions data at like plumes. This process can be seen at a any time in addition to the formal reporting smaller scale on a household tea kettle. (therequirements at regular intervals and have largest and only visible emission), with tion of a change in emissions. While the plant The steam plume leaving the stack is more enforcement authority. visible in colder temperatures and can appearoxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and tiny is in use you will continue to see a plume darker when the water molecules reflect light, Visit www.EcoParkSurrey.co.uk for more just like how clouds can appear grey. The information on emissions, monitoring and air plume may be more visible at night when theamounts quality. of pollutants that must comply with when atmospheric conditions make the water the Environment Agency’s (EA) permitted vapour more visible. limits and strict EU regulations. All emissions go through a filtration and Steam is an odourless, colourless gas so you odour abatement system and are carefully may notice a small gap between the top of the monitored through a Continuous Emissions stack and where the visible plume begins – Monitoring System (CEMS). Any emissions this is the invisible steam. As the steam breaches are reported to the EA along with moves further away from the stack it con- information on the cause and any corrective denses into water vapour, appearing in cloud- action. The EA can request emissions data at like plumes. This process can be seen at a any time in addition to the formal reporting smaller scale on a household tea kettle. requirements at regular intervals and have The steam plume leaving the stack is more enforcement authority. To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991 51 Or email [email protected] visible in colder temperatures and can appear darker when the water molecules reflect light, Visit www.EcoParkSurrey.co.uk for more just like how clouds can appear grey. The information on emissions, monitoring and air plume may be more visible at night when the quality.

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New webchat service launched to help people experiencing domestic abuse North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (managed by Citizens Advice Elmbridge West) supports the communities of Spelthorne, Epsom and Ewell and Elmbridge experiencing domestic abuse. Incidents of reported domestic abuse have increased by up to 50% during the Coronavirus pandemic. How to recognize domestic abuse We define domestic abuse as an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, de- grading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence. In the majority of cases the abuse is by a partner or ex-partner, but also can be by a family member or carer. It is very common. In the vast majority of cases it is experienced by women and is perpetrated by men. Domestic abuse can include, but is not lim- ited to, the following: • Coercive control (a pattern of intimidation, degradation, isolation and control with the use or threat of physical or sexual violence) • Psychological and/or emotional abuse • Physical or sexual abuse • Financial or economic abuse • Harassment and stalking • Online or digital abuse How to get help If you have experienced domestic abuse or are currently experiencing it and live in Spelthorne, you can contact North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service for help. We are open 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday, outside of this time, you can leave a message with your safe to contact details and we will call you back. Phone – 01932 260690. Email – [email protected] Webchat - We have just launched a new service. You can speak to a specialist adviser anonymously. Click on the “chat live with us” button via our website www.nsdas.org.uk. In an emergency always dial 999

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By Inspector Maxine Cilia

New Year Remember that if you have received love- Resolutions ly presents for Christmas consider taking photos of them and putting them onto Shepperton Beat

Immobilise https://www.immobilise.com/ Happy New year and for bikes we can get them registered to everyone. on Bike Register. To do this contact us to Well it is always speak to one of the local PCSOs and they the same, we can visit and deliver the stickers and take By Inspector Maxine Cilia make new reso- details. lutions only to

break them a few The best thing you can do to protect days after the yours and everyone else’s property is to new year. But Inspector Cilia consider joining Neighbourhood Watch how about where you will be updated with recent Remember that if you have received love- changing some New Year crimes and crime prevention advice and simple habits that will make your proper- the reassurance that you are part of a ties safer. Make a new year’s resolution ly presents for Christmas consider taking network of extra eyes and ears. This is to review your security. Take a walk the link to find out your local watch Resolutions around your property and consider the details https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/ . following; Are your back fences and side photos of them and putting them onto gates secure? If not think about replacing As part of the review please make a habit them or planting shrubs that are natural of removing expensive items from your Immobilise https://www.immobilise.com/ defences. If your side gates can easily be vehicle and checking they are locked unlocked think about replacing the lock. Happy New year before you leave them. We have seen a So many of our burglaries are from bur- spate of opportunist thieves who check and for bikes we can get them registered glars who access the rear of the property door handles at night to find insecure to everyone. via the side gates. Take a look at your vehicles and take small change, expen- sheds and garages. Especially if you keep on Bike Register. To do this contact us to sive sunglasses and anything else you expensive items in them. Consider new care to leave. Well it is always locks, shed alarms recording cameras speak to one of the local PCSOs and they either on doorbells or PIR cameras. Gar- Once again, I am looking forward to a ages can be fitted with door stop that pre- the same, we Crime prevention filled New Year. vent them being forced open from the can visit and deliver the stickers and take bottom. If you have a front door that needs double locking please do that as a make new reso- habit. There are so many good quality details. inexpensive things to consider; light tim- lutions only to ers, removing bins so they cannot be used to climb over gates and ensuring that they are brought in during break them a few the day. The best thing you can do to protect days after the yours and everyone else’s property is to To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991 53 Or email [email protected] new year. But Inspector Cilia consider joining Neighbourhood Watch how about where you will be updated with recent changing some crimes and crime prevention advice and simple habits that will make your proper- the reassurance that you are part of a ties safer. Make a new year’s resolution network of extra eyes and ears. This is to review your security. Take a walk the link to find out your local watch around your property and consider the details https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/ . following; Are your back fences and side

gates secure? If not think about replacing As part of the review please make a habit them or planting shrubs that are natural of removing expensive items from your defences. If your side gates can easily be vehicle and checking they are locked unlocked think about replacing the lock. before you leave them. We have seen a So many of our burglaries are from bur- spate of opportunist thieves who check glars who access the rear of the property door handles at night to find insecure via the side gates. Take a look at your vehicles and take small change, expen- sheds and garages. Especially if you keep sive sunglasses and anything else you expensive items in them. Consider new care to leave. locks, shed alarms recording cameras

either on doorbells or PIR cameras. Gar- Once again, I am looking forward to a ages can be fitted with door stop that pre- Crime prevention filled New Year. vent them being forced open from the bottom. If you have a front door that needs double locking please do that as a habit. There are so many good quality inexpensive things to consider; light tim- ers, removing bins so they cannot be used to climb over gates and ensuring that they are brought in during the day.

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To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991 Or email [email protected] 54 To advertise call Monica on 07979 808991 Or email [email protected] 55 Bike Rack in Shepperton shelter and security is needed for many bikes. This rather fancy bike rack was put up in Certainly this seems rather over the top for Shepperton in July. We are all being encour- the village. But it is there, funded by a grant aged to leave the car behind and use our own to Spelthorne Council from M3 Enterprise, feet or cycle. So this sounds like a good idea which are committed to improving the high in principle. But the double decker bike rack streets of the borough. We were the only bor- outside the village hall remains empty. Why? ough in Surrey to get the grant so must be happy with that. Other improvements include addressing accessibility and improving the look of high streets. We will watch how it develops with interest. Meanwhile, get cycling!

Perhaps we all want to leave our bikes outside the shops and this is not close enough. Maybe this would be better suited to stations where

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This month we’d like to take the opportunity to to manage steps. share the story of Sean Fitzpatrick who was a pa- The team at the Bradley Neuro-rehabilitation unit tient at St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey and the Brad- who worked closely with Sean, and supported his ley Neuro-rehabilitation unit, which is run by Ash- recovery have praised his positive outlook and ford and St Peter’s Hospitals, located within determination to get home. Jenny Cheetham, Phys- Woking Community Hospital. iotherapist, says; “the thing that has been incredi- Before becoming unwell, Sean was working as a ble, working with Sean, is his positivity through all flight steward for British Airways and was living of this. He has kept us all laughing. He has a long completely independently. He became unwell earli- road ahead of him and a new life to adjust to but he er this year and was admitted to St Peter’s HospitalThis remains very positive about his experience and month we’d like to take the opportunity to to manage steps. back in March with COVID-19. Sean was so un- regularly expresses his great thanks to everyone well that he needed to be treated in the Intensiveshare that has been involved in his care.” the story of Sean Fitzpatrick who was a pa- The team at the Bradley Neuro-rehabilitation unit Care Unit where he was intubated to help his The exemplary care and support that Sean received breathing. by all members of the team at St Peter’s and within After making some improvement, he was extubat-tientthe Bradley unit are testament to his remarkable at St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey and the Brad- who worked closely with Sean, and supported his ed, but unfortunately, his health deteriorated and he recovery and we wish him the very best as he set- had to return to the Intensive Care Unit.ley Whilst tles back into life at home. Neuro-rehabilitation unit, which is run by Ash- recovery have praised his positive outlook and here it was discovered that Sean had suffered We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank the multiple infarcts in his brain and a DVT in his local community for their support throughout 2020. upper limb. Subsequent tests showed peripheralford The past year has been incredibly challenging for and St Peter’s Hospitals, located within determination to get home. Jenny Cheetham, Phys- nerve damage to his right hand and leg. us all, and whilst Christmas has been different this Sean was cared for by the team until he wasWoking well year, we hope that you were able to take some time Community Hospital. iotherapist, says; “the thing that has been incredi- enough to be able to be transferred to another ward to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones. at the start of May, and was then admitted to the Bradley Neuro-rehabilitation unit a Before becoming unwell, Sean was working as a ble, working with Sean, is his positivity through all couple of weeks later. The Bradley Unit provides multidisciplinary assess- flight steward for British Airways and was living of this. He has kept us all laughing. He has a long ment, advice and rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury or complex neurological illness. When completely independently. He became unwell earli- road ahead of him and a new life to adjust to but he he first arrived, Sean required a full sling hoist for all transfers and assis- er this year and was admitted to St Peter’s Hospital remains very positive about his experience and tance of two people to move in bed. He was fearful of falling, even in bed. We’re so pleased that over the past six back in March with COVID-19. Sean was so un- regularly expresses his great thanks to everyone months, Sean has made an incredible recovery, with support from the whole well that he needed to be treated in the Intensive that has been involved in his care.” team who have helped him along the way. Care Unit where he was intubated to help his The exemplary care and support that Sean received When he was discharged home in November, he was able to transfer independently and walk short distanc- breathing. by all members of the team at St Peter’s and within es, both with a frame, and he now manages most of his daily care needs. After making some improvement, he was extubat- the Bradley unit are testament to his remarkable He had been participating in group strengthening exercises and can now move much more independently and ed, but unfortunately, his health deteriorated and he recovery and we wish him the very best as he set- has completed an exercise programme. He had also been doing some walking had to return to the Intensive Care Unit. 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The Bradley Unit provides multidisciplinary assess- ment, advice and rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury or complex neurological illness. When he first arrived, Sean required a full sling hoist for all transfers and assis- tance of two people to move in bed. He was fearful of falling, even in bed. We’re so pleased that over the past six months, Sean has made an incredible recovery, with support from the whole team who have helped him along the way. When he was discharged home in November, he was able to transfer independently and walk short distanc- es, both with a frame, and he now manages most of his daily care needs. He had been participating in group strengthening exercises and can now move much more independently and has completed an exercise programme. He had also been doing some walking with an elbow crutch and had started

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