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Saturday Editorial Events Contents So here we are, the last Offi ce Closed ...... 4 Whiteley Futures ...... 6 5 9am—1pm Func Private CON) 8pm Big Bingo (CON) 12 9am—1pm Func Private CON) Christ- Owl 7pm Night mas Party (H) 19 9am—1pm Func Private CON) Bird Early 3-6pm Christmas Party (HH) 8pm Big Bingo (CON) 26 9am—1pm Func Private CON) Timetable Swimming Mon: 9—10.30, Tues: 9—1, Wed: 9—12 & 7.30pm—9.30,Thurs: 9—11 & 7.30pm— 9.30, Fri: 9—4 , Sat: 9—9.30, Sun: 11.30— 2.30 magazine of 2015! Trustees’ Surgery...... 4 Community Services...... 8 I would like to thank everybody SCA Awards ...... 5 Fundraising ...... 10 who has contributed ar cles Meet the Architects ...... 7 Volunteering ...... 12 and photos to the magazine Friday this past year. Especially to Christmas Par es ...... 11 Post Offi ce ...... 17 ce Closed
ffi Kate Haywood, Eric Shurmer, Church Dates ...... 20 Hairdressing ...... 18 18 25 O 10.30am Holy Communion (St. M) Cafe Opening Breakfast, Wed-Fri: 9.30-11am Lunch Wed— Fri:12pm-2 on Sundays Carvery 4 4.30—7pm Christ- mas extravaganza (S & H) 11 Colleen Howard, Chris Ceasar, Bridge Day ...... 22 Social Club...... 19 Paula Ware, Bruce Harrison and Roy Hogben whose photos Big Bingo ...... 22 Pastoral Community ...... 20 ng
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Thursday Thursday I hope you have a Merry Show me...... 23 Reeds Rugby ...... 24 Christmas and a Happy New Plaque Unveiling ...... 25 Charity Shop ...... 25 Year! 31 6.15pm Whist (CON) 7pm Music/Movement (H) Workout Zone7pm 3 9am Men’s Breakfast (CC) 9.30am Keep Fit (H) 10am Communion (St. M) 2pm Thursday Ou 6.15pm Whist (CON) 7pm Music/Movement (H) Zone Workout 7pm 10 9.30am Keep Fit (H) 6.15pm Whist (CON) 7pm Music/Movement (H) Workout Zone7pm 17 Party 2pm Drop In Christmas 6.15pm Whist (CON) 7pm Music/Movement (H) Workout Zone7pm 24 3.30pm Holy Communion (St. M) 6.15pm Whist (CON) 7pm Music/Movement (H) Workout Zone7pm Table Top Sale ...... 26 Welcomes...... 26 Rachel Remembrance ...... 27 Ladies and Mens Breakfast ..26 © Whiteley Homes Trust Drop in ...... 28 RIP...... 27 No part to be reproduced without on (H) on (H) on (H) on (H) on (H) Ɵ Ɵ Ɵ Ɵ Ɵ permission. Brian Blessed ...... 29 Le ers...... 30 Photographs remain the property of Clubcall ...... 31 on Un- on the owners and should not be used
le Bingo (CON) without their permission. Ʃ Wednesday ce Recep ffi 30 O manned 9.30am Library open (S) 2pm Mahjong (AC) 2pm Library open (S) Func 7.30pm Private 2 9am-10 Wed Weedout (S) 9.30am Art Group (AC) 9.30am Library open (S) 2pm Mahjong (AC) 2pm Library open (S) Surrey Along 2.30-3.30pm Sing (HH) Func 7.30pm Private 9 9.30am Library open (S) 11.30am Holy Communion (CC) 2pm Mahjong 2pm Library open (S) 2pm Camera Club (AC) Surrey Along 2.30-3.30pm Sing (IH) 6.30pm Li Func 7.30pm Private 16 9am WDFAS (H) 9.30am Library open (S) 2pm Mahjong (AC) 2pm Library open (S) Func 7.30pm Private 23 9.30am Library open (S) 2pm Mahjong (AC) 2pm Library open (S) (HH) Joy! 3pm Christmas Func 7.30pm Private on (H) on (H) Tuesday 1 Breakfast9am Ladies’ (CC) 10am Drop In (AC) 2.15pm Water Fitness (SP) 7-8pm Tap (CON) 8 10am Drop In (AC) 2.15pm Water Fitness (SP) 2.30—3.30pm Surgery (L)Trustees’ 4pm Christmas Variety Show (HH) 7-8pm Tap (CON) 15 2.15pm Water Fitness 5pm Christmas celebra 7-8pm Tap (CON) 22 10am Drop In (AC) 2.15pm Water Fitness 7-8pm Tap (CON) 29 10am Drop In (HH) 2.15pm Water Fitness 7-8pm Tap (CON) sh Legion (CON)sh Ɵ (CON) (CON) (CON) (CON) Monday Ō Ō Ō Ō ng Club Pavilion
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December 2015 Whiteley Villager 3 GC = Golf CourseGC CON = Conservatory C = Club DR = Dining Room H = Hall HH = Huntley House S = Store AC = Ac 6 Mark’s 10.30am St Room 10.45am Upper Fellowship (HH) 10am Workout Zone (AC) Dancing (H) Line 7pm 13 Mark’s 10.30am St Room 10.45am Upper Fellowship (HH) 10am Workout Zone (AC) 7pm Big Christmas Dance 20 Mark’s 10.30am St Room 10.45am Upper Fellowship (HH) 3pm Carols (St. M) 10am Workout Zone (AC) Dancing (H) Line 7pm 27 Mark’s 10.30am St Room 10.45am Upper Fellowship (HH) 10am Workout Zone (AC) Dancing (H) Line 7pm From the CEO Community Services
Surrey Care Goodness me where has the will have our favourite and year gone – it seems only I am sure will take me to Merry Associa on Awards yesterday I was puzzling remember them with friends On 20th November, a number over what I would put in the over the fes ve period. January magazine! Christmas of our Care Team a ended the All of this has been Surrey Care Associa on Awards Looking back, the year has underpinned by a new spirit and a Dinner, held at Epsom Race been punctuated with some of coopera on and support Course. We were selected as lovely and indeed memorable emerging between the WVRC Happy New fi nalists for two awards; Sharon events. Change of Chairs, and the Trust. The results of Hogan had been nominated for The Fun Run, fi nishing the the resident’s survey were Year from ‘Ancillary Worker of the Year’, refurbishment project a er 10 a sign that together we are and the whole team had been years, a blitz on the grounds making progress and of course everyone at nominated for ‘Care Team of with stunning results, the we plan to do more in shaping the Year’. Although we did not arrival of our new Chaplain, our Future together in 2016. The Whiteley come away with any awards we the joyful Village Fayre and were very proud be chosen as Chandra McGowan so much more. Each of us Homes Trust fi nalists and enjoyed a fantas c evening celebra ng care in Surrey. The Admin Offi ce will be closed on A Trustees’ Finalist Sharon Hogan (right) with Matron Hilary Harding Friday 25th December Surgery Monday 28th December will be held in the Friday 1st January Library Recep on will be unmanned at on Wednesday 30th December 2:30 - 3.30pm on For out of hours emergencies Tel. 0333 321 6349 Tuesday 8th December This is an opportunity to COPY DATE chat to a Trustee about Village ma ers that are of FOR interest to you. JANUARY No appointment needed. 14TH DECEMBER Our Care Team
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We are very pleased to announce the architects we will be working with on our future development project: Levi Bernstein and Francis Roberts. We will be holding some ‘Meet the Architects’ sessions Francis Roberts on 14th December (see no ce on page 7) and would love to see as many of you as possible there. Francis Roberts Architects have thirty years’ experience designing new Levi Bernstein buildings and conserving historic structures. Their work is inspired by the importance of historical con nuity in the making of buildings and places. Francis Roberts Architects are members of the Prince’s Founda on for Building Community. Dominic Roberts is a director of the prac ce and will be one of the main architects for the new buildings proposed for the Whiteley Futures project. Dominic is an Architect Accredited in Building Conserva on, a Brother of the Art Workers’ Guild, Consul ng Architect to the Duchy of Cornwall, and a member of the Victorian Society Northern Buildings Commi ee. Irene Craik Ma hew Goulcher Dominic Roberts He has taught architecture at Manchester School of Architecture and abroad. His current projects include: a new Greek Orthodox church in Truro; the conserva on and repair of Blackpool Tower; new developments in the historic buildings at Cartmel Priory; new housing in rural Herefordshire, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Simon Lea Chris Lomas Levi Bernstein brings nearly 50 years of experience in the design of high quality housing and places to the new project at Whiteley Village. We are an architectural prac ce based in London with in- house landscape architects and urban designers. We combine a long track record of award winning, yet though ul and prac cal design in architecture with a respected body of research work and an ability to think crea vely, solve problems and ul mately to get things built. Our research includes the HAPPI Report, wri en for the government, recommending best prac ce design solu ons for older peoples housing. Recent schemes for older people include: a campus for the charity Jewish Care in North London which incorporates a care home, independent apartments and a lively day centre; independent living apartments for Hanover in Hackney as part of a larger mixed development; extra care schemes in Preston and South London for local housing associa ons; modern sheltered housing in Toddington for Central Bedfordshire Council. We also create buildings and landscapes across many other sectors such as theatres, universi es, schools, hotels, health and community projects. Many of these involve working within listed historic buildings or environments. We believe in working closely with the people who will live in or manage the buildings we design in order to create places that will give las ng enjoyment for all.
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Christmas at Huntley House What Can Go in Your Recycling Bin (blue top)? Taken from the Elmbridge Borough Council Website 8th December Early Bird Christmas Lunches We cannot accept plas c or carrier bags in the recycling bin. Party 4.00pm There are s ll spaces Yes please: (See page 10 for available for Lunch • glass, bo les and jars of any colour. Christmas details) on Christmas Day, • plas c pots, tubs, trays and bo les Variety Show Boxing Day and New • paper: including shredded paper ,paper with staples or glue and Christmas Joy! Years Day. We would envelopes with windows and stamps love to see you there. • cardboard Mince An hour of Christmas Pies and carols, songs, Prices and Menu • cans, ns and aluminium foil Mulled readings, and poetry from Tracey at No thanks: Huntley House • plas c bags Wine (See page 20 for details) (825844) • cling fi lm, plas c bread wrappers, plas c toys, fl ower pots, polystyrene Tetra Paks food, garden waste, shoes, clothing and tex les, ba eries and aerosols. nd Fre’s 102 Birthday Party Whiteley Village Pet Clinic Last year Fre said very fi rmly at door they said, ‘ see you next My biggest thanks must go to her 101st Birthday party would year’!! Hilary, our matron for making We held an Pet Wellness Clinic at the Ac vity be her last, but the response the dining room available once Centre on Tuesday 24th November. Expertly So Fre said, “What can I do, but was, ‘Oh we’re coming anyway’, again”. arranged by Meryl Harrison, and with the arrange another party? So the and as they went out of the generosity of Dr Andy Bradnock MRCVS from invita ons went out with the Cobham Vet Centre, we saw 13 dogs and two theme of gardening. Of budgies. The session went really well and only 1 course I dressed up as a dog has to have a follow up appointment at the weed and everyone came Vets. Each pet had a full examina on and wellness in various costumes. check and Dr Brandock was able to off er pet We all had a great me, owners some good advice on pet care ma ers. musical chairs was again very popular. The food Our sincere thanks to the Vet, his assistant Alison, provided by Paul Harvey and Meryl for making this session happen. We are was excellent and so was hoping to have another session in three months the lovely Birthday Cake, me. photo by Paula Ware everyone said they had a wonderful me and are Bee Keeping Course looking forward to a party Weybridge BeeKeepers are holding a beginners bee keeping course next year – which will in Hersham, star ng in January. This course is intended for those with really be the last. Thank very li le or no beekeeping knowledge or experience, and will cover all you to everyone who aspects of beekeeping. Those interested can fi nd more informa on at made it such a success. h p://weybridgebeekeepers.weebly.com/beginners-course.html Bruce and Fre, photo by Chris Ceasar Fre in fancy dress, photo by Chris Ceasar
8 Whiteley Villager December 2015 December 2015 Whiteley Villager 9 Community Services Whiteley’s Christmas Some ps from the RSPB for feeding birds this Winter. Extravaganza 1. Know your birds and stop them from keeping waterproof and warm. Avoid 4th December 2015 Diff erent species eat diff erent anything mouldy or salty (too 4.30pm—7pm things. Sparrows and fi nches much salt is poisonous to small Villagers, staff, trustees, friends and family welcome like seeds; ts like fat; and birds). thrushes and robins like fruit Christmas Celebration th and worms. And starlings will 4. Don’t poison your pets! Christmas Tree Light switch on outside Tuesday December 15 2015 eat just about anything. Make Birds love dried fruit. But if you the Village Shop by special guest … At 5pm in the Village Hall sure you’re providing the right have a dog, don’t put grapes, menu for your diners Michael Aspel OBE PleaseSpecial join us guests for an “Cactus hour of Brass Quintet” currants, raisins or sultanas
2. Look out for le overs... within their reach. Vine fruits can be toxic to dogs. Only put out what will get eaten Carols, music, mulled wine and mince pies and everything Christmas Christmassy. songs, carols, poems Some of our own food can be during the day. This is important Special plaque unveiling by the Chair of Trustees Mulled wine and mince pies will be served in good for birds – for example, 5. Keep water in bird baths to avoid unwanted visitors like Followed from 6pm-7pm with refreshments, fruit cake or mince pies, dried unfrozen rats. It’ll also mean that there carols and popular songs in the Village Hall the interval. fruit, unsalted nuts, or apples Birds need to drink and bathe aren’t big piles of mouldy food by Sing With Us Guildford Transport from Care Centre and Huntley and pears past their best. every day - even when it’s on your bird table.
3. But choose the right stuff ... really cold outside. A bird bath 7. Keep it clean House has been arranged. is great, but even an upturned Sponsored by Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Pick Up at 4.30pm. Birds probably won’t eat bin lid or plant saucer can give Dirty bird feeders and bird Registered charity 1103056 www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk your unwanted Christmas Day birds the water they need. tables can help spread diseases. sprouts. And pu ng out turkey Make sure you clean them fat is a big no-no - it’s so so 6. Put out the right amount of regularly and always wash your Night Owl it’ll s ck to birds’ feathers food and on a bird table hands a er feeding the birds! Early Bird Fundraising Christmas Party Christmas Party th Saturday 12th December Saturday 19 December Website one of the growing number sponsor Lodge Brothers Funeral of people not sending Directors and to the musical Village Hall at 6.30 for 7.00pm Huntley House Please take a moment to Christmas cards and making a support from Sing With Us look at the Whiteley Village charitable dona on – here is Guildford. We welcome special Entertainment by Keith Hayman 3.00 un l 6.00pm website Support Us sec on the link. Thank you. h p:// guests Michael Aspel OBE Buff et – Super Raffl e which has been updated whiteleyvillage.org.uk/support- and John O’Reilly Elmbridge recently. We have a new us/how-to-donate/ Borough Council. The lights st sec on on Legacies and In switch on at 5pm by the shop, Tickets £2 on sale from 1 December Tickets £5.00 Memoriam Giving h p:// Christmas Extravaganza followed by carols and singing (outside Village Store from 9:00am ll 12) whiteleyvillage.org.uk/ A BIG thank you to everyone at 6pm-7pm in the Village Hall, available from Huntley House support-us/legacies/ First come, fi rst served as we are limited to who is helping to make the refreshments and mince pies at 120 persons Plus we can accept instant 4th December Christmas both venues. 825844 Sea ng as per your own arrangement online dona ons via Virgin Extravaganza a special event. Sonja Freebody, Money Giving, so if you are Our thanks go to the event Head of Fundraising Please leave your full name when purchasing your cket
10 Whiteley Villager December 2015 December 2015 Whiteley Villager 11 VOLUNTEERING WHITELEY VILLAGE Skype for Seniors: QuesƟonnaire
Skype for Seniors: Connect, Care, Create YES! I am interested in receiving one-on-one assistance with the set up and usage of Jacqueline Reischel Skype. My name:
My telephone number: Whiteley Village chosen to pilot exclusive new community iniƟaƟve My email:
My level of Skype is…
Complete beginner (I have never used Skype)
Basic knowledge
Intermediate knowledge
I would like to learn Skype to…
Connect with family
Connect with friends I am a re red grandmother living in Surrey. My daughter and her family moved to Canada and I was Learn a new skill heartbroken to see them go and then also miss my grandson’s first birthday. Fortunately, I was able to Find new friends watch him open my gi s, eat his cake and enjoy his special day – all through the wonders of Skype. All of the above
I already have Skype set up on my… We also celebrated Christmas virtually together, I regularly read him stories and we play games through the screens. I even tell him off when he is misbehaving and thinks I can’t see him! It is such a joy to turn Computer on my Skype – and there he is, already wai ng for me, at the other end of the screen. Kindle Laptop Do your miss your family too? Do you wish you could see your loved ones rather than just hearing them IPad over the phone? Have you lost contact with your friends and would like to get back in touch? Or maybe Tablet you would simply like to meet new people without leaving the comfort of your own home? Other device (please specify)
Join my special new ini a ve Skype for Seniors and let me show you how to have on-camera None of the above conversa ons, create new memories and experience your family members close at hand. Learn or teach someone a new skill and connect to people with ease through the touch of a few simple bu ons. I am a member of Simply Unite. Yes What is Skype? It is a system that enables you to talk to people and also see each other through a No camera built into your computer, laptop, kindle or IPad – also known as a webcam. Unlike telephone calls, dialling through Skype is of no extra cost if you already have an internet connec on in your home - it just becomes part of your exis ng monthly Wi-Fi bill. Any further queries or concerns regarding the Skype for Seniors iniƟaƟve:
See your loved ones Kick your social life into shape You’re in control Email or post to Sue Lewin, Whiteley’s Volunteer Coordinator, Whiteley Homes Trust, Play with your grandchildren AdministraƟon Building, Whiteley Village, Walton on Thames, KT12 4EH Easy stress-fee set up Email: [email protected] My goal is to offer the community of Whiteley Village a free service where we can help, set up and teach you Skype on a one-on-one basis to introduce you to a fantas c new way of communica ng. I very much th look forward to ge ng started in the New Year and meet you all. If you would like to take part and learn Please RSVP by Friday December 18 2015 to connect through Skype with me, please complete the form below and return it by email or post to Sue Lewin, Whiteley’s Volunteer Coordinator in Whiteley’s AdministraƟon Building by December 18th 2015.
12 Whiteley Villager December 2015 December 2015 Whiteley Villager 13 VOLUNTEERING WHITELEY VILLAGE VOLUNTEERING WHITELEY VILLAGE Remembrance Concert Sing-Along Surrey Royal Holloway College
Volunteer Trip to WaƩs Gallery Compton Friday 20th November
Royal Holloway’s Savoy Opera Society kindly Huntley House extended an invitaƟon to Whiteley Village’s Sing-Along Volunteer Department to aƩend a special Remembrance Day Concert in their beauƟful Wednesday 18th picture gallery on Thursday 11th November. November Whiteley Village’s Royal BriƟsh Legion Society organised a group of Villagers to aƩend and all enjoyed a wonderful aŌernoon: Skype for Seniors: Connect, Care, Create 'The students made us very welcome greeƟng us with tea and biscuits. The Savoy Opera group then treated us to a concert to We are very excited to welcome volunteer celebrate Remembrance Day with a collecƟon Jacqueline Reischel to Whiteley Village in of songs and poems including "We'll meet the New Year. again" which we all joined in with! Thanks for the invitaƟon, we really enjoyed the Royal Holloway’s Sing-Along Surrey Group will Jacqueline, a grandmother herself, will be aŌernoon.’ Chris GoldsmithGoldsmith be visiƟng Chestnut, Ingram and Huntley on assisƟng any residents who would like to the following dates over the coming months learn to use Skype to chat and stay in performing 2.30pm to 3.30pm. touch with their loved ones.
All the parƟcipants are student volunteers from Royal Holloway, University of London Please read and reply to Jacqueline’s headed up by Samuel Wong. Samuel has ar Ɵ cle . been awarded Surrey’s Volunteer of the Year 2015 for the success of this great iniƟaƟve so See your loved ones please do come and enjoy their performances. Kick your social life into shape Whiteley HomesHomes TrustTrust sincerely sincerely thanks thanks ou’re in control Eagle RadioRadio TrustTrust for for the the very very generous generous Y donation ofof £500 £500 which which has has made made this this Play with your grandchildren volunteer appreciation event possible.possible. Easy stress-fee set up
14 Whiteley Villager December 2015 December 2015 Whiteley Villager 15 VOLUNTEERING WHITELEY VILLAGE Post Offi ce & Shop Lend a Hand Scheme
A friend of mine, who lives and also too expensive. volunteer opportuni es in in Malvern, said, recently, the Care Centre and Huntley. I am appealing to anyone the machines, Carol and myself How can I forget Ena Price for that there is an expression, Both seem to be fairly reading this no ce to off er Stop Press are very willing to help you. helping with the food bank. there, which goes like this well covered in terms of Thank you for taking all the me some feedback about – “you either die for Malvern, volunteering cover. This ar cle was received A Fantas c Year at food that is generously given to volunteering at Whiteley. before the passing of the food bank by individuals. A or you die in Malvern”. This Bob Dunckley the Shop statement says a good deal, By the me this is published Noorie’s husband last thank you to them for showing and it is something that we, I will have met up with Hilary Telephone: 01932 989557 week. We extend our Yes it is that me already their kindness and to Ena for - end of the year and what a carrying (some mes more than living in the Village, may and Agnes to hear their Email:bobdunckley@uwclub. deepest sympathies to well meditate on where we comments in regard to the year, a lot has happened! We one bag) to the food bank in net Noorie and her family at would like to fi rst of all say a Hersham. each stand in rela on this sad me. BIG THANK YOU to all those to this statement. I Villagers and any volunteers Opening Hours during would suggest that from outside that have helped Christmas Time the former is the best Using the Wrong to make the store a success. Closed on Friday (25th of op on. Coins in the Laundry Each and every one of you have December) - Christmas Day This leads me to helped in many ways - behind Room the counter, fi lling up shelves Closed on Saturday (26th of consider the meaning December) - Boxing Day (no The laundry room has been (when we are both busy) sweet of volunteering. For milk/bread or paper delivery regularly func oning on only trolleys (Huntley House, Ingram the record I put my JOIN and Whitley House), organizing from Pollington) one drier in the months of name forward for October/November. It is the displays, sugges ng new Open on Monday (28th of the role of Volunteer through no fault of the Works products (thus increasing our December) - open Saturday Coordinator as OUR Department. The reason we lines) and the most important hours (8.30am to 12.00pm) adver sed in the have had many problems is are the customers for using the We would like to wish all the magazine. Not a lot that people are pu ng money facili es. You have all helped in villagers, staff and managment of response I can tell instead of using tokens (which making the store atmosphere MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE you – to be precise can be bought from the store) full of life and laughter and CHOIR STORE only one – that’s me. into the machine. This then a pleasure to work in. We This has led me to look leads to malfunc oning of the don’t realize how much we (Carol and myself) rely on our Christmas and into what is actually machine. Since the machines If you would be interested in forming a new Whiteley Choir to bring volunteers un l you are not needed in this domain. are under contract - the Works Security at the Post the joy of singing to the Village and wider community we’d love to Department have to get an there for whatever reason. The small bit of hear from you. engineer out to have a look. Of They say that you only realize Offi ce the importance of something research that I have We are currently seeking a Volunteer Choral Director with the course if it is a geniune fault it A er recent incidents at the done indicates that it is relevant skills to shape a new Whiteley Village Choir. is covered under the contract, when you don’t have it. Post Offi ce - people that come our Co agers (those but misuse of the machine I would like to take this in to withdraw cash for others Also if you would be interested in become a choir member please do costs the Trust money. Please must now show proof of ID and 350 odd of us who live contact us, absolute beginners welcome! opportunity to say that if in the Co ages) who DO NOT PUT ANY COINS IN ever any of the customers are a le er of authoriza on from are the people very INTERESTED TELEPHONE THE MACHINE. Also out of unhappy with the store - please the card holder. Please do not considera on for others users be off ended but it has been much in need of help REVEREND JULIE HAWORTH come and see me fi rst. Many a of the facili es please remove advised by George and the Post of various sorts, and 01932 823 670 me things are not what they all the lint a er drying. If Offi ce Fraud Department for are fi nding that the OR SUE LEWIN, VOLUNTEER seem. COORDINATOR anyone is not sure how to use the security of the person and op ons on off er are 01932 825 847 very poorly defi ned
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I would like to say a huge stressfree Christmas/birthday Christmas Opening Hours for myself. probably thinking what happens congratula ons to the Music and if the package is worth more etc... By the me you read this Movement girls. They all worked BAR CAFE OPENING - no fear we have NEXT DAY ar cle - Christmas stamps will Another reminder - make sure so hard in the run up and during DELIVERY (signature, tracked 24th Dec 12pm ll 2pm 24th -29th Dec closed already be on sale. The Post your mobile phones are topped the 3 shows. Thanks to them a and guaranteed). Keep this in 7pm ll 11pm Offi ce will be closed on the up (if you are on pay as you go) dona on of £1167.00 was paid 30th Dec 9 am ll mind when you are thinking of 25th and 26th. Last pos ng over the fes ve period so you into the Welfare Fund. The money 25th Dec closed 2pm sending all those most precious can keep in touch with family was raised from cket sales and dates are: 26th Dec 12pm ll 2pm 31st Dec 9 am ll gi s to your dear and loved and friends whether it is to profi t from the raffl es. As you can 2pm Saturday 19th of December ones. wish them well or have a chat. see from the photo below (and 27th Dec 12pm ll 2pm - 2nd class more on page 23) it was a great 1st Jan closed If you are like me - confused. Lastly thank you and I mean 28th Dec closed show and well supported. Monday 21st of December - com, as to what to get those thank you to each and 2nd Jan closed 29th Dec closed 1st class teenagers/young genera on everyone of you for your The Christmas prize draw board is - why not get them GIFT FOR 3rd Jan business Remember if you have support to this Post Offi ce. up in the Clubhouse and only 50p 30th Dec 12pm ll 2pm ALL vouchers or ITune Vouchers. as usual anything that is worth more per square to buy. Draw night will 7pm ll 11pm Both are available from the Post MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL than £20.00 Royal Mail off ers be 17th December. All proceeds Merry Christmas to you all and Offi ce right through the year. I 31st Dec 7pm ll 12 recorded delivery (signature Noorie are spent on prizes so the more Happy New Year! know many of you already have on delivery only). You are squares sold the more prizes 1st Jan closed tried them and it has been a Sylvie Izzard available. 2nd Jan closed Leisure Centre Manager Big Bingo this month will 3rd Jan business as be Saturday 5th and 19th usual Hairdressing Salon December. Everyone welcome eyes down 8pm. Sylvie Izzard, Leisure Centre Manager I would like to say a BIG thank you to all who welcomed me this year. I would proudly like to reintroduce Zara as our newly qualifi ed stylist. This now gives the Village a wider choice of styles. Also from the start of January 2016 our prices will slightly increase. We hope they stay at a fair and sa sfactory price. Zoe’s Prices (Villager/Non-Villager) Zara’s Prices (V/NV) Cut Blowdry £25/£30 Cut S/Set £20/£25 Cut Blowdry £22/£25 Restyle £30/£40 Perms £50/£60 Blowdry £13/£15 Blow Dry £15/£17 Long £65/£75 Wet cut £10/£15 Long Hair £17/£20 1/2 Head Perm £40/£50 Cut Shampoo Set £18/£22 Wet Cut £15/£17 Highlights Full £55/£65 Perms £45/£55 Dry Cut £10/£12 Long £70/£80 Tint: Regrowth £20/£25 Mens £9/£10 1/2 Head £35/£40 Tint: Full £25/£30 Shampoo/Set £14/£15 Long £45/£55 Photo by Roy Hogben
18 Whiteley Villager December 2015 December 2015 Whiteley Villager 19 Pastoral Community Pastoral Community
Dear Friends our being. The fact that Whiteley me to examine our lives, to The Care Centre Christmas is coming…and with Village Trust has a chaplaincy look honestly at pa erns of Christmas Joy! it an increase in the number team demonstrates that they behaviour which may cause Holy Communion – Wednesday 9th at 11.30am in “For unto us a child is born” of ‘things to do’ at Whiteley take the spiritual and religious us, and those around us harm, Whiteley House dining room. needs of those who live and work so spreading unhappiness Join us on Village. As a newbie, I am s ll Please contact the Chaplain if you wish to receive here seriously. So the challenge and discontent. This invita on feeling a bit overwhelmed by Holy Communion in Huntley House the variety and number of is – do you take as much care of to take care of your spiritual Wednesday 23rd December your spiritual needs as you do needs is extended for all of N.B Details of Christmas services taking place excellent ac vi es and ou ngs at 3.00pm which are on off er in the of your body and mind? Or is it us - now - in Advent. And in churches and worship centres in and around Village, Huntley House or the perhaps an aspect of your being if not now, remember the Hersham are available on cards available in St. in the Huntley House Dining Room Care Centre. We are fortunate which is neglected and crying out chaplaincy team are here at Mark’s church, the Village shop, Huntley House to have so many ac vi es to for a en on? all mes – wai ng for you and the Care Centre. For an hour of Christmas carols, readings, songs – post Christmas and beyond, and poetry – with special contribu ons from help keep us fi t in body and In Chris an communi es the If anybody would like to a end Midnight Mass when the decora ons are the poet John Christopher, and the singing mind and spirit. We need to weeks leading up to Christmas on Christmas Eve at St. Peter’s Church, Hersham removed and the fairy lights group Aviv. pay a en on to all aspects are known as Advent. It’s please contact Rev. Julie ASAP if transport is ex nguished. of our being – it’s how we tradi onally a period of ‘watching required. With fes ve refreshments to follow. are made whole, complete. I and wai ng’ when we prepare Wishing you a blessed Advent If anybody would like the chaplain, or any other o en think we are in danger of ourselves for the coming of and a Joyous Christmas EVERYONE WELCOME member of the chaplaincy team to visit please forge ng the spiritual part of our Lord. It’s a ‘wake up’ call, a Rev. Julie ring 01932 823670 /email: rev.julie.haworth@ Further informa on from Keith Jowe (226007) whiteleyvillage.org.uk or via the General Offi ce. or Margaret Nicholas (828718) Holy Communion at home is always available for St. Mark’s Church those who may require it. To help prepare ourselves for the major feast of Christmas we will be having a me of prayer, refl ec on and music in St. Mark’s Church on Upper Room Fellowship Tuesdays 1st, 8th and 15th December from noon un l 12.30pm. All United Free Church welcome. Also daily prayer will be held at noon from Monday 21st un l Thursday 24th December (Christmas Eve) Upstairs Lounge, Huntley House
3rd Thursday* – said Holy Communion 10.00am Church Services in December 6th 2nd Sunday of Advent - sung Holy Communion 10.30am 6th 10.45am Rev Keith Jowe 13th 3rd Sunday of Advent – sung Holy Communion 10.30am 13th 10.45am David Ritchie Holy Communion 20th 4rd Sunday of Advent - sung Holy Communion 10.30am 20th 10.45am Rev Andrew Smith 20th Service of Lessons and Carols 3.00pm 27th 10.45am John Christopher 24th Christmas Eve – said Holy Communion 3.30pm Pastor - Rev Keith Jowe 01932 226007 Secretary - Margaret Nicholas 01932 828718 25th CHRISTMAS DAY - Holy Communion with Carols 10.30am Roman Catholic Mass 27th 1st Sunday of Christmas – sung Holy Communion 10.30am (Transport is available for 11am Mass on Sundays) *please note change of day this month Enquiries to Mrs Veronica Robbins, Tel: 849447 Everybody most welcome. Coff ee is served following the service on the 1st Sunday of the month. If you are unable to get to Mass, are housebound or sick and would like to receive Communion, please let me know.
20 Whiteley Villager December 2015 December 2015 Whiteley Villager 21 From the Village From the Village
The Le overs and Whiteley Village Girls’ Show me FREECYCLE We have recently enjoyed Sylvie...may I take this the produc on/musical opportunity of thanking A service within the on stage by our Music and you for all your hard Village to fi nd new homes Movement group of ladies led work whenever there is a Charity Bridge Master Class for unwanted goods. by Liz and Iris. The show was a func on or ac vity taking resounding success with much place. Your reless energy th If you require a contact phone Thursday, 25 February 2016 fun and hilarity had by all and is to be commended. number for an adver ser, played to full houses on all 3 Whiteley Village Hall please phone General Offi ce Liz and Iris... where performances! Andrew Robson, Times Bridge Columnist and Britain’s leading Bridge 842360. do I start? Another Player/Teacher/Writer, will lead a Bridge Master Class Months of prepara on amazing and successful Off ers of unwanted items in aid of by Liz, our Director and produc on... how do you The Whiteley Homes Trust (Whiteley Village) that others might fi nd useful choreographer (who do it? Megan, Audrey and Lily at the Show, The Master Class is suitable for experts and beginners alike should also be sent to the incidentally is not a Villager but photo by Colleen Howard Program General Offi ce. A few worthy comments gives up many, many hours of 10.00 - 10.30 Arrival and coffee heard a er the show... The “Music and Movement” 10.30 - 12.30 Tuition play session led by Andrew Wanted prac ce and travelling me) 12.30 - 13.30 Lunch, followed by raffle and of course our very own “Fantas c show...when is the show is one if the highlights 13.30 - 15.30 Tuition play session led by Andrew CD casse e player that runs of our Whiteley Calendar, so Villager Iris, who apart from next one? I certainly will not x Materials are provided - “magic cards”, books, flippers etc on ba eries for use in the being a major par cipator miss it”. enjoyed by many villagers, (bidding boxes optional, cards provided) swimming pool area for the in the show, sews all the visitors and Day Centres in the x If you can bring your own table and a tablecloth please let us know when “What a splendid, polished booking Water Fitness Classes. costumes and together with neighbourhood, as well as our performance that was! One Liz, does the music! residents of Huntley House Jacqueline Newman would not believe it was a and the WV Care Centre.Our £140 per table (£35 per person) (Whiteley Village Residents discount £25 per person) Please let the General Offi ce I have been a part of the team bunch of amateurs! Terrifi c!” CEO Chandra and Her Worship, for the last 3 shows, and help The Mayor also a ended the To book your table please, supply your name, address, tel number and email details. know when you have either “The best show yet! Wonderful Please indicate any dietary or access requirements, also the names of players who are organise the “front of hall” electric atmosphere tonight! performance. Whiteley Village Residents and if you are bringing a bridge table? disposed of an item or have necessi es and liaise with the (Sat)” Make the cheque payable to “The Whiteley Homes Trust” and post to acquired one. Care Homes re transport of We all hope we can convince Fundraising, Admin Building, Octagon Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 4EH Liz and Iris into doing another residents to the hall. Bernice Thank you both for all your To check availability in advance please contact Sonja Freebody 01932 825828 show in the not too distant 07736 893486 [email protected] and John, Beryl Banks, Val and hard work and dedica on. Meet the Beats future. Registered Charity 1103056 the tea ladies...... a huge big Music and Movement is a An opportunity to talk to thank you. I could not have wonderful group to belong to! Colleen Howard PC Neil Bourn about any done it without you all. issues you have. Big Bingo Li le Bingo Wed 16th Dec Saturday Wednesday 10am - 11am, Okeechobees th 5th & 19th Dec 9 December Hersham 8.00pm 6:30pm Drop in any me, no appointment needed Social Club Social Club
Photo by Roy Hogben
22 Whiteley Villager December 2015 December 2015 Whiteley Villager 23 From the Village From the Village
Whiteley Village Representa ves Charity Shop Residents’ Survey Commi ee At this me of the year it is appropriate to recognise the hard Ac on Plan working ladies who give their me each week to run the The Offi cers and Commi ee would like to welcome the The ac on plan we promised Charity Shop. Through their eff orts the shop contributed the following new Sec on Reps:- in this edi on of the magazine magnifi cent and record breaking sum of £4745.41p to the Olive Wood ‘G’ sec on is not quite ready to share yet. Welfare Fund during 2015! A huge thank you to Jean, Sue, Paula, Len Cur s Huntley House Val, Vivienne, Meryl, Kathy, and Patricia. Bear with us, we are working with the WVRC to make sure Thanks also to Noorie for looking a er the takings and to all of Jean Bre Ingram House it is available in January’s you either for suppor ng the shop or dona ng to it! Thank you to Brian Price, Huntley House for his help and Villager Magazine. support to the commi ee. We are also grateful to Sonja Freebody, Head of Fundraising, for sourcing a new tex le recycling bin. This became necessary when We would also like to take the opportunity to wish all the the previous recycler stopped collec ng in our area because the Villagers a Very Merry Christmas. value of “rags and tex les” dropped from £400 per ton to £100. Chris Goldsmith, WVRC Secretary. Please off er your dona ons of good clothes, shoes and bags to the Charity Shop fi rst, as the bin is for those items which the Shop does not take. A Warm Welcome From Reeds Weybridge Rugby Club NB Neither the Charity Shop nor the recycling bin can accept a clubhouse that would be pillows or duvets. Please dispose of such items by other very happy to welcome any of methods. the Villagers, before, during Jenny Millar (WF Treasurer) and a er the game and the opportunity to see some of those young guys stru ng their stuff . Kick off during the winter is usually 2:30pm, some mes 2:15 and either the fi rsts or the second team will be at home. If you would like to pencil in Reeds Weybridge rugby club game might have been played!! a date in your diary now, how have been based at Whiteley about Saturday December 5th? We have a successful rugby Village for over forty years We have the two top sides club, currently undefeated and during that me we have from Reeds School playing and at the top of Surrey League enjoyed the support of many our fi rsts and seconds sides are 3 playing an exci ng brand of Villagers and their families who both at home as well, what a rugby, running the ball from have been on the touchline on day that promises to be. all parts of the park, it’s heart Saturday a ernoons, cheering stopping stuff at mes but If you need any further on their heroes. And of course, brilliant to watch. informa on about fi xtures win lose or draw, many of or any other aspect, do give them have joined us in the So there it is, a friendly rugby Jeremy Isaacs a call on 07815 bar a erwards to enjoy a pint club not more than a few 737741, or contact Agnes from or two to talk about how the yards from your home with the Support Team.
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Table Top Sale In Aid of Whiteley Village Remembrance Sunday on November 8th 2015. the Macmillan Nurses Villagers, Staff and Trustees The RBL Village standard The coming together at this Thank you all for your support, we gathered in St Mark’s church together with the Union fl ag me of year is so important managed to raise £200 including to remember those who gave were placed on the altar and and we would like to thank all money for ren ng tables out. their lives for our future. together we shared a me of those who gave their me in Colonel Tony Ward’s address prayer, hymns and laying of the organisa on and planning I M Strange spoke about the history of wreaths in remembrance. of our service. war, peace and our Village. Chris Goldsmith Photos by Eric Shurmer
Ladies and Men’s monthly breakfast Welcome These are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month for the Ladies, and the 1st Thursday of the month for the Men. These events are open to all Villagers and new comers are very welcome. It’s a lovely way to meet the residents of Whiteley House and enjoy a really good English breakfast. Please contact me if you would like to a end we would love to see you. Mrs Shelia Creasey who moved into 45 Circle Road Mary Chapman on 2nd November from Wreath Layers at the Remembrance Service, photo by Kate Haywood Windlesham At Christmas we should remember that Ms Carmen Pe who Rest In Peace children have a special spirituality to teach moved into 35 Circle Road on us. The poet Francis Thompson describes it. 7th November from Walton Know you what it is to be a child? It is on Thames something very diff erent from the man Mr Robert Chalk who moved of today. It is to believe in love, to believe into 55 Circle Road on 20th 24/09/2015 Mrs Keturah Hain MBE, in loneliness, to believe in belief: it is to be so li le that November from Ke ering long standing Trustee the elves can reach to whisper in your ear; it is to turn pumpkins into coaches, and mice into horses, lowness into Mrs Hanni Gray who moved 23/11/2015 Mrs Hazel Watson who lo iness, and nothing into everything, for each child has its into 10A Octagon Road moved into a Co age in September fairy godmother in its soul. on 20th November from 2015 Weybridge Submi ed by Linda Roth
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Drop In Thursday Ou ngs Group I’m si ng in the Hair Dressers Save the Date Tuesdays at Representa ve: Mrs Nan Silver tel: 830269 Underneath the dryer hood, An evening with Brian Blessed 10:00am 3rd December Its drying out my curlers 2pm – Neil the bus driver can pick you up on the way To make my hair look good, supported by Clandon Wood 1st Ac vi es Centre Fancy going out and about on Thursday a ernoons? Want to I’m watching the Salon whirlers Natural Burial Ground 8th Ac vi es Centre meet new people and spend a nice me outside the Village? To see what goes on there, 22nd Ac vi es Centre Garden Centres, Coff ee Shops, Parks…..or anywhere else, just 18th February 2016 One lady is having her hair dyed 29th Huntley House let us know. In the Village Hall You can book your place/seat by calling And doesn’t seem to care. Come along and see what the Support Workers Team Angela-Sally- The assistant on a jolly caper More details to follow in January we get up to - fi rst mers Danka on 825838 or by visi ng us at welcome. Huntley House Has covered her head in silver paper, Villager 17th Drop In Christmas Another lady with style severe Party (Invita on Only) To being trimmed warily round the ear, All this is done with chat and laughter
Bus Timetable Move and Enhance Now it’s me they’ll soon be a er. Brooklands Retail PILATES AT WHITELEY VILLAGE By Ada Carrot Brooklands Park (Tesco, Marks Taught and Modified by a Chartered Physiotherapist WED and Spencer, Argos) Leaving: 1.00pm and x Have you suffered from back or Christmas at the Hersham Centre 9th & 2.00pm. Bookings: neck pain? 23rd Dec £1.00 from General x Do you want to improve your A special Christmas shopping trip will be going to Garsons Farm Offi ce or Centre Point. posture? on Tuesday 1st December, Garsons have a wide selection of x Have you noticed muscle weakness or reduced flexibility? original festive gifts, seasonal produce and plants.
Leaving: 10:00am Tickets are selling fast for our popular Christmas Parties! Enjoy a Guildford If you have answered yes to any of the above, or you just want to improve your traditional 4 course Christmas Lunch with wine followed by live Returning: 3:00pm general fitness under the guidance of a physiotherapist, then Move and Enhance WED Bookings: £2.00 from Pilates is for you. Pilates was created in the early 1900s and is a series of musical entertainment on the 8th, 10th and 11th December. General Offi ce or strengthening and stretching exercises performed to gentle music. We have the fabulous Twig Singers coming to the Centre on 9th Dec My name is Alice Clarke and I am a fully qualified senior physiotherapist from Centre Point Weybridge. We run a gentle Pilates class at 6.30pm on Tuesday evenings in the Tuesday 15 December at 11.15am, they will be performing 20th Jan Village Hall. Mats and equipment will be provided. Christmas favourites to get us in the festive mood! For Whiteley Village residents, a block of 8 sessions costs £40. Join us on Friday 18th December for sherry and nibbles as we For more information or to book a place, please contact: draw the winners for the luxury Christmas Hampers - don’t forget Please remember to Alice Clarke BSc Physiotherapy HPC MSCP to pick up your Christmas Hampers prize draw tickets! 07980 925 767 state whether you need [email protected] We will be having complimentary mince pies and mulled wine on
picking up from the Shop or NB: Although this is generally a mat based class (with participants required to get on Wednesday 23rd December and the Centre will close at 1pm on and off the floor), sessions can be adapted with chair based exercises as an alternative. It is always important to check with your doctor prior to starting any new Christmas Eve and re-open on Tuesday 29 December. Huntley House when pu ng exercise programme. your name on the list. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!
The Hersham Centre for the Community, Queens Road, Hersham KT12 5LU. Telephone 01932 246267.
28 Whiteley Villager December 2015 December 2015 Whiteley Villager 29 Letters Club Call
A Fun A ernoon with us forever! They are “one to generate a happy cheerful art group enjoyed by a few players, clear it is a great asset to many atmosphere in our Village however we have had to forgo situa ons and condi ons which bunch of very special ladies”. The art group is held on I would like to congratulate where we live out our mature the Monday a ernoon of would otherwise produce However, for those who chose Wednesday mornings at the all those responsible for the years! 14th December for “Meet the disappoin ng results. to cri cise or complain for Ac vi es Centre from approx. Architect” session to be held produc on and teas at the There are, of course one or two whatever reason they chose; We look forward to many 9.30am – 11.30am. We usually in the hall that a ernoon. This recent musical event. It was a problem areas such as ‘red eye’ maybe channel those nega ve more wonderful and successful paint from sketches and does NOT aff ect the evening really fun a ernoon and it was and unwanted shadows but comments and energy into produc ons, Liz and Iris... pictures and stop for a few session. obvious how much hard work here again there are solu ons and eff ort had gone into the posi vity and instead off er minutes chat over a cup of Thank you both so very much!! This me of the year is which with these sorts of a ernoon, well done and good your services and help out coff ee. generally quiet and now only mee ng we all learn how to luck to your next event. where help is needed! Colleen Howard. Our last session before leaves me, as the outgoing deal with. We can only do our best. Christmas is on 5th December secretary, to wish everybody a Mary Chapman Well Done Boys Following an informal Everyone involved puts in and we will start again in the “VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS” discussion, thoughts moved Remembrance hours of prepara on and Once again our two RBL fi rst week of January. stalwarts, Bill McMinn and on to the programme for organisa on, and I feel Iris A big welcome to our 2 new Trevor Waterworth Sid and I would like to George Farrell have had a 2016 where ou ngs and other and Liz should be given the members who have recently express our thanks to Bill and great response to their Poppy photographic experiences accolades they so rightly joined. We are always looking camera club George for organizing such Appeal, approx. £10,500 and featured quite well. a wonderful Remembrance deserve!! for more members, so if you There is always so much to s ll coun ng. We never see eye For the benefi t of new Service at St Mark’s Church are interested please contact learn about in photography but We at Whiteley, have a to eye over bagpipes, haggis members and a review this Sunday, November 8th. me on 849995, 98 Oct Rd. it need not be overwhelming common interest and a and black pudding, but with for those not present, our if taken a step at a me. I know, from seeing them in this eff ort for our Services “well Pauline Crook current compe on was common goal, for the The ‘step’ for the November the Church pu ng the Service done boys”. again explained. There are be erment of our unique bowls mee ng was ‘Flash’. together the day before, that and precious Village and Terry Po nger two tles, ‘Autumn’ and a considerable amount of The WVBC AGM was held Jim talked and illustrated his ‘Refl ec ons’ (which can both thought and work goes into on the 4th November in the way through the topic from be in one picture) but at least making it fl ow so beau fully. Bowls Pavilion where a new the basic physics of what one of the 4 prints submi ed It was extremely moving and commi ee was elected. The fl ash is, to how and when must be ‘Refl ec ons’. Cliff will memorable. Thank you both AGM was well a ended and to use it. The permuta ons award marks for the three he so much. You certainly put the following members were are endless but with various considers the best. Prints can your hearts and souls into elected for the coming year. guidelines for indoors and be any size up to and including making such a sad day so very outdoors, it soon became A4. special. Captain: Sid Guichard Thanks also to Rev. Julie. It Vice-Captain: Roy Corke was your fi rst ‘big’ event at Treasurer: Bob Dunckley the Church and must have been a trifl e nerve wracking! Secretary: Pat Hawes Viv and Sid Guichard Fixtures: Len Lampard Seed was sown in May and planted out in June. These cosmos Compe ons: Roy Corke Let’s Be Posi ve grew and grew and GREW! A passing Villager enquired whether I had planted pine trees! No crazy cosmos that have forgo en to Members: Rita Wood The wonderful comaradarie , bud. They did eventually in late October and in November when Dave Fisher The friendship and good mes autumn winds and rain arrived they burst into fl ower. Has anyone we as a “dance group” share experienced such a phenomina? Shirley Smith Trevor Waterworth is very special and we will all carry many precious memories Photo by Bruce Harrison Indoor Bowls on Monday Bowls Dinner, photo by Kate Haywood a ernoons con nues to be
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The compe on will be judged break. Next term starts January Special thanks to : me. This is all amid much sacrifi ce has resulted in the Christmas Dinner. Meet at the at our Christmas mee ng on 14th. S ll me to book in. Paula for giving up your me hilarity, as we get more and world not seeing war on the Monument at 6.15pm. Our Weds 9th Dec at 2.00pm in the The Club sends good wishes for to represent us, for the second more useless!! We can only scale of WW1 and WW2 next mee ng is on Monday 7th Ac vi es Centre. The more the a Happy and Healthy Christmas year running, at the New accommodate fi een members again. Many thanks must go to December at 10.00am in the merrier! and New Year. Villager Induc on Morning - as the pavilion is not big Dionne and her team for their Conservatory. I would just like Kate Haywood you do it so well! enough for any more. eff orts in pu ng on a 1920’s to wish everyone a peaceful Jean Laurent lunch in the Conservatory and Happy Christmas. We are having our annual Barbara (BJ), Gail, Paula and enjoyed by all who a ended. golf library Sonia, who do so much behind Christmas Dinner on Gina Webb Wednesday, December 2nd, On Monday 08/11 we held our Our AGM held on the 4th The Library Ladies wish all the the scenes to ensure that November was well a ended everything runs smoothly on plus prize giving; as usual, AGM, there were 48 members water fi tness Villagers, especially the Library I have not won anything! in a endance the commi ee by 26 members resul ng in a Wednesday a ernoons - what Water Fitness is suitable and Members a joyous Fes ve Hopefully, will be a lovely was duly elected with no few changes to the commi ee. would we do without you? fun for non-swimmers, weak Season. evening. changes. The money raised Please check the no ce board swimmers as well as those The Pu ng Club for the use at our stall at Hersham Green for details. We will be open as usual. That is all for this month. more confi dent in the water. of their pavilion on the odd totalled £10,638,55. I would Remember to collect your Wishing all our Pu ng it’s a very social half hour while We have managed at last to occasion when the Ac vi es like to thank all the people who Library books in prepara on Club Members a wonderful exercising at our own pace, get funding for our new Club Centre was not available - made this possible it is not just for the long weekend. Christmas, and an extremely ability and fi tness level. House. This will take some me Finally I must thank all the much appreciated Viv. Bill and myself, without the to install as the old one has to Happy New Year. See you in Library Ladies for their help All the Mah Jong players who help of members and Villagers Exercising in water is less be dismantled – if any member the Spring throughout the last year. made up the tables this year - we could not raise this amount stressful for the body because can help with this project it we wouldn’t be a club without Vivienne Guichard, Secretary of money. the buoyancy of the water would be much appreciated. To one and all – take care and helps to reduce the impact keep warm. you. We will soon be star ng with Monies for our Christmas Royal Bri sh Legion on our joints, making it also Finally, on behalf of those our fes ve celebra ons and dinner are now due, £15 Loraine Litster very suitable for people with who have spent an enjoyable Hi to everyone, at our December mee ng per person, including wine injuries. a ernoon or evening playing November is a very busy month we will as normal be having and the services of a Magic line dancing I show how to strengthen and Mah Jong with Eric and Audrey for the Legion, it is not all a Christmas party. Members Circle magician! The monies improve our CORE muscles (in We are looking forward to our in their co age - thank you about raising money for the are requested to bring along should be payable to Sheila our stomach area) to improve big Christmas Dance on Dec for being the perfect host and the armed forces community nibbles or sandwiches for West, 7 South Avenue or Terry balance and posture; we don’t 13th. We all look lovely(!) and hostess. although some mes it may this mee ng. The December Po nger, 2 Octagon Road. have to be strong to do this, it’s gli ery. Always happy to have seem that fi nance is our main mee ng will be on 14/12/15 Wishing you all a wonderful a technique that isn’t hard to It remains for myself to wish visitors. concern. Raising money is a 10.00 for 10.30 the branch Fes ve Season and may 2016 learn but very important as it you all a Happy Christmas and very important part of our will provide the liquid We send all the Villagers wishes prove to be a good year! refreshments. helps us not to fall over. a healthy New Year. Look a er for a Happy Christmas and a year but November is fi rst and yourselves. good peaceful New Year. Marian Welch foremost about remembrance We will publish the total raised Our health improvements Terry Po nger and we began with a very by the branch at a later date are endless and through the Jean Laurent pu ng somber and refl ec ve service when all the cans have been resistance of the water our Don’t forget: A golfer arrives Not a lot to report as outdoor in St Mark’s on the 8th. In collected and the dona ons cardiovascular/respiratory home a er a session. “Sorry Mah Jong pu ng has fi nished un l next addi on to the service in the counted. systems improve increasing the I’m late darling – we had a This certainly has been a year spring. We are, however, church we marked two minutes volume of blood fl ow around drinking contest a er the George Farrell, Vice Chairman of ups and downs! As it draws having a lot of fun playing silence at the fl agpole on the the body sending oxygen and game”. “Who came second” to a close, and on behalf of indoors. We play indoor 11th, Rev Julie led us in prayers. nutrients to our cells. Our she replied. theatregoers our club I would like to extend pu ng, which consists of This event was a ended by heart rate is reduced and a warm welcome to our three trying to get a li le white ball about 60 Villagers and staff . On December 7th we go to our lympha c system assists keep fi t new players Sue, Eric, and John. into six holes of various sizes, The fi nal theme of November the Marquis of Granby for our in the reduc on of swollen Our term fi nished on December It is great to have you with us. and moving back a row each is celebra on, we all have to limbs. All this happens through 10th with our a er class coff ee celebrate that our forefathers something called hydrosta c
32 Whiteley Villager December 2015 December 2015 Whiteley Villager 33 Club Secretaries Village Directory CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHAPLAIN Chandra McGowan Rev Julie Haworth (823670) Allotment Associa o n D i a n e G a r r a r d ( C h a i r ) 1 C h e s t n u t A v e n u e 8 4 6 1 6 8 CEO’s PERSONAL ASSISTANT [email protected] John Banks (Membership) 8 Drapers Crescent 847958 Jacci Penton (825820) ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST Canon Brendan MacCarthy (221007) Art Club (Group Leader) Pauline Crook 98 Octagon Road 849995 GENERAL ADMIN OFFICE, UNITED FREE CHURCH PASTOR Bowling Club Pat Hawes 72 Octagon Road 857041 Serena Barnes, Jane Cairns (842360) Keith Jowe (226007) Camera Club Kate Haywood 5 South Avenue 847741 generaloffi [email protected] Card and Board Games Club Audrey Leve 142 Octagon Road 828470 Open for all enquiries VILLAGE LAUNDERETTE and Mahjong Marian Welch 85 Circle Road 988196 Open 24 hours. Tokens to be bought HEAD OF FUNDRAISING Cra Carole Barker 12 Drapers Crescent 859081 from Village Store during opening hours Golf Club John Sheppard 1 Drapers Crescent 952953 Sonja Freebody (825828) History Society Colin Atkinson 2 Heather Walk 989470 [email protected] VILLAGE STORES (858550) Monday to Thursday 8.30 am – 3.00 pm Keep Fit Jean Laurent 14 Hornbeam Walk 827068 COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Library (Librarian) Loraine Litster 12 Hornbeam Walk 853557 Friday 8.30 am – 2.00 pm Rachel Bartholomeusz (825837) Saturday 8.30 am to 12 noon Line Dancing Jean Laurent 14 Hornbeam Walk 827068 [email protected] Music and Movement Iris Mills 5 East Avenue 847302 POST OFFICE, Noorie Meghjee (821467) Pu ng Vivienne Guichard 130 Octagon Road 820415 VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR 9.00 am – 3.00 pm Monday – Thursday Royal Bri sh Legion Bill McMinn 11 The Green 827385 Sue Lewin (825847) 9.00 am – 2.00 pm Friday Snooker Alan Burrows 6 South Avenue 07731831903 [email protected] HAIRDRESSER (07880603946) Social Club Bill McMinn 11 The Green 827385 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Story Club Jill Flaherty 3 West Avenue 858655 Tues 8.30 - 5, Wed 8.45-5, Thurs 9.30 - 6.30 Mar n Garbe (825821) Fri 8.45 - 5, Sat 8.30 - 1 Theatre Goers Gina Webb 64 Octagon Road 850403 mar n.garbe @whiteleyvillage.org.uk Lend A Hand Bob Dunckley 15 North Avenue 989557 CHARITY SHOP Water Fitness Jacqueline Newman 94 Octagon Road 910761 MATRON/MANAGER OF CARE CENTRE Monday to Friday 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Whist Mary Chapman 12a Drapers Crescent 621240 Hilary Harding (857821) Workout Zone Sandie Hickey 11 Drapers Crescent 988905 [email protected] LIBRARY, Stores Building Wednesdays, 9.30am – 12 and 2 – 4 pm WVA/WVRC Secretary Chris Goldsmith 1 Hornbeam Walk 859447 WHITELEY & INGRAM HOUSES (857821) Visitors welcome at any me ROYAL BRITISH LEGION pressure, a squeezing pressure VOLUNTEER CASEWORKER NURSING HOME DUTY ROOM (847954) of water surrounding our body. Dawn Eyers Last Word HUNTLEY HOUSE RECEPTION (825844) Whiteley Village Water classes First Monday 10 - 11 am Huntley House are not just there for the SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER 11 - 12 noon Centre Point confi dent. Agnes Field (825846) GUEST HOUSE (44b Octagon Road) For more informa on, please SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR Available for visitors to the Village feel free to contact Jacqueline Can anyone iden fy Tracey Campbell (825844) Rates and terms available from Admin on 01932 910761 VILLAGE CLUB BAR (264544) this object? HOUSING AND BENEFITS OFFICER Monday & Tuesday CLOSED ALL DAY Jacqueline Newman Janet Mills (825845) It was found on Wed, Thursday, Friday 12.00 – 2.00 pm whist site and looks like HEAD OF FACILITIES & ESTATES Saturday 1.00 – 2.30 pm John Pollard (825825) Wed & Thursday 7.30 – 10.30 pm Our club is growing and it is Friday & Saturday 7.30 – 11.00 pm it has historical MAINTENANCE MANAGER a great fun evening so if you Sunday 12.00 – 2.00 pm would like to join us please signifi cance. Steve Hearn (825825) THE CLUBHOUSE CAFÉ (825848) contact me, we meet on FACILITIES ADMINISTRATOR Wednesday - Friday 9.00 am - 11.00am Thursdays at 6.15pm in the Colin Atkinson Lois Sauvarin (825825) 12 noon - 2.00pm Conservatory. Phone for all co age maintenance Photo by Chris Sunday 12 noon - 2.00 pm Mary Chapman requests or enquire in person at Ceasar Centre Point (Stores Building) from 9:30-11:00 am Monday to Friday Out of hours co age emergencies 0333 321 6349 ACCOUNTS DEPT. (825824) Out of hours medical concerns 111 34 Whiteley Villager December 2015 December 2015 Whiteley Villager 35 Time Out How fast can you complete our Crossword? Let us know your best time.
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