Volume 18 Issue 1 SPRING 2021 t^dE^,Z 3RD LOCKDOWN EDITION FOLLOWING A YEAR OF UNCERTAINTY AND LOCKDOWNS HOPEFULLY AN END IS IN ELMBRIDGE PARKING REVIEW 2019/2020 SIGHT FOR COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS Winterdown Road, Garson Road, Firstly, the all important and wonderful news that the UK Covid-19 Nightingale Road and Winterdown Gardens Vaccine rollout is proving to be a great success. At the time of going to press more than 22m people have received the first vaccine dose A brief extract from the Elmbridge Parking Review on page 9 and more than 1m the second dose. However, a new variant from outlines new parking restrictions which have been proposed and agreed Brazil has been found in the UK which is more virulent and causing for Winterdown Road. A copy of the plan is also provided separately. some concern. On the 22nd February the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced the publication of the third lockdown roadmap setting out a cautious schedule with 12th April and 17th May as dates for further easing of restrictions, and a possible target end date of 21st June. This is very encouraging news! WEST END VILLAGE SHOW The re-opening of schools, colleges, businesses and travel will be a huge relief for many! We all look forward to being able to support and enjoy the hospitality of the Village Club, Bar and Café, Village As Government restrictions are lifted cautiously over the next few Hall, the Prince of Wales, Garsons restaurant, village sports fixtures, months, the West End Village Show Committee is considering what the Village Show and meeting up with family and friends in the could be put together for the village this year. It would be great to think months to come. Thinking positively, the flowering of daffodils, that things will be back to normal but that seems unlikely. crocuses and blossom is a sure sign Spring is on its way! Because of this, we have decided that sadly, it is not viable to hold our traditional Show but we do hope that we might be able to put on a safe event in the spirit of the Show to end the summer on some cheer after difficult times living alongside a pandemic. Plans, of course, will be subject to change but more information will follow via our website, the Village News, social media and, if we can go ahead, we¶ll organise a leaflet drop in due course. Above: Louisa, Chris, Poppy and Ivy Houghton with puppy Betsy enjoying the snow! Ivy is just out of the picture rolling snow! Below:: Introducing ³Dino´-the builders, from left to right are Steve Kelly, Chairman Rocco, Frankie and Jack Parsley from Brisson Close. Photo: Tony Currie VILLAGE HALL RE-OPENING ROAD MAP In common with all other organisations like ourselves, West End Village Hall has been in lockdown since 5 January and with the exception of a Playgroup for young children, no activities have been allowed. However, on 22 February, the Prime Minister announced a road map for easing restrictions that has allowed us to re-open our Hall on a stepped basis. tĞƐƚŶĚsŝůůĂŐĞ,Ăůů The first step will be to allow bookings from 12 April 2021 for: x Children¶s out of school activities x Meetings for small groups and organisations x Small education groups The next step will be effective from 17 May 2021 when bookings will be allowed for: x Exercise classes including Yoga and Pilates x Meetings for groups and organisations of up to 18 people x Community groups and coffee mornings x Small wedding receptions, wakes and christenings up to a maximum of 18 people Ideal for children’s parties, meetings, Finally, from 21 June 2021, all legal limits on social contact are to be functions and family occasions. removed and bookings can be made for: Adult parties strictly for Village x Children¶s parties Residents only by special arrangement. x Wedding receptions, wakes and christenings up to a maximum of 75 (our Hall¶s capacity) x Meetings for all groups and organisations TO BOOK Due to our location, adult parties are only permitted for West End residents with the agreement of the Trustees. Until 21 June, government regulations and guidelines will remain in Visit: wevh.org or wevh.uk place and for all bookings up to this date you will need to agree to our Mail: [email protected] Special Conditions of Hire during Covid-19. Continued attention to hand washing, good hygiene, wearing of face masks and social distancing will still be required together with test, trace and isolate. If you are interested in booking the Hall, full details can be found on our web site –wevh.uk. We are delighted to be able to welcome you back and look forward to the Hall once again playing a full role within the heart of our community. Paul Gibson, Treasurer West End Village Hall TREE CREEPERS Over Christmas we have been walking in Dick Fock¶s Wood to try to see the Hawfinches, but have failed. However we managed to spot Treecreepers on two occasions there, but due to intervening branches etc. I failed to PHOTOGRAPHIC CORNER photograph them even though the first sighting was of three birds. In despair we went back to our more . local Gt. Ridings Wood not looking for birds, just for exercise. What do you think? Yes, we spotted another Treecreeper and I even managed to photograph it! Fate seemed to be against me because I tripped on a stump and fell over in the mud onto my camera. Imagine my relief when I got home to find that not only was I all in one piece, but the camera was too! Don Tyzack Not often seen in our gardens, Don also photographed this pair of Siskins in his garden in East Horsley Below Left: The female Siskin Jackie Palmer with Spring Flowers in her cousin Jean Brownlie¶s garden. Photo: Peter Bedford IMPORTANT PLEASE READ«« DEFIBRILLATOR Call 999 for Emergencies only. Call 0800 555111 for Crimestoppers. OUTSIDE VILLAGE HALL Call 101 - Surrey Police for General Enquiries and non-urgent matters. No training required - anyone can use it This number will also transfer you to Esher Police Dial 999 and give the location Station, which is open from You'll be given a key code to open the box 09.00-17.00 hours Monday to Friday. Follow written instructions on the portable unit Sgt 1898 Pat Bauer covers Esher Verbal instructions are provided once turned on. PCSO 16888 Kat Mey covers Esher PC 3435 Ian Hallam is the local Esher Officer Officers can be contacted by dialling 101 or email: the Elmbridge Policing Team at SURREY ARTISTS¶OPEN STUDIOS [email protected] 5th —th June Once again , the Stable Artists will be holding their Open Studio from 5th to the 20th June - and we welcome you to come and see Contact for Neighbourhood Watch is now: us in the Victorian stable, secluded garden and conservatory at PC40489 Chris Smith is the local PC Tel: 101 or ext 38298 Rose Cottage, 46, West End Lane, next to the Prince of Wales pub. http://elmbridgenhw.ourwatch.org.uk/ There will be seven local artists / craftspeople participating, each IN THE KNOW—Surrey & Sussex one with something different to offer. i KEEP YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS In the garden you will find the Celtic SECURELY LOCKED AT ALL TIMES AND ONCE inspired, bronze resin sculptures of Janet AGAIN PLEASE REMOVE ALL VALUABLES Stanley who will also be showing table- FROM CARS WHEN PARKED. top sculpture, figures modelled in wire i WATCH OUT! BURGLARS AND CAR THIEVES ARE and plaster –some of them balletic in ABOUT! form. In the conservatory there will be Reports of several incidents of dog napping, daring burglaries, car an amazing display of Roger Marsden¶s thefts, doorstop and on-line scams are also ongoing in and around wood turned items ranging from bottle Elmbridge. stoppers to bowls in beautifully textured Please report suspicious incidents via 101, or in an emergency 999. or smooth, often unusual, woods. You can also contact Surrey Police online: https://www.surrey.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/ Right: Janet Stanley¶s sculptures. Or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Surrey Police & Twitter Below: Dawn Thornhill¶s 3D lightboxes In the stable, downstairs, Dawn Thornhill has her magical, cut paper 3D light REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE boxes and also bright coloured prints inspired by PRINCE OF WALES PUB nature and Beryl Hole¶s ceramics range from a con- temporary to traditional use Elmbridge Borough Council has received an of the medium using different firings including Raku. application for a significant redevelopment of the Rosalind Moysen will be showing Prince of Wales in West End Esher. The details, her latest acrylics, collages and mixed media paintings inspired by and opportunity to register comments, can be found colour and texture. at the Council website under Comment on a Upstairs in the stable Wendy Hale planning application using the application number: has her finely embroidered pictures and Keira Graham¶s pictures are in 2021/0413. silken textiles, creating semi- We look forward to the Prince of Wales reopening and the seeing the abstract landscapes in subtle garden full of patrons enjoying the atmosphere. colours. She also has designed a Photo: Angela Stockbridge range of colourful purses, personal- ised cushions and sewing kits. VIRTUAL VILLAGE QUIZ Helen Hambleton and Steve Denham hosted a big Virtual Village Quiz on Wednesday 17th February, to coincide with National Random Acts of Left: Beautiful rich Silas framed with UV protective Kindness Day! In the end, despite a few initial technical challenges, we had over 45 glass to protect the silk from people from the village take part across 9 teams.