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VILLAGE NEWS
Welcome to our Spring 2016 issue of Village News and we would like to extend a warm welcome to all those new residents who have moved into the village over the past few months. Please remember that all residents of Lower Kingswood are members of the Residents’ Association, if you have any concerns about the Village, the Residents’ Association Committee is here to try and help you and represent your interests.
Unlike most other local Residents’ Associations there is no annual subscription payable – our running costs are met from the revenue of advertisements in our newsletter. So please help support our local businesses and advertisers; if using the services of one of our advertisers please mention that you saw their advertisement in Village News.
RECREATION GROUND PAVILION
The Residents Association committee is concerned at the apparent lack of investment in the pavilion, which has been targeted by mindless vandalism (including an event during the Village Fete!).
We are continuing to liaise with our Councillors to determine how best to revitalise and fully utilise this important facility for the local community.
STUBBS LANE RECYCLING AREA
During our recent AGM concern was expressed about the Stubbs Lane recycling point, which is an invaluable facility for Lower Kingswood's residents. However, it has become a magnet for fly-tippers and anyone wanting to avoid a trip to the Earlswood (or Epsom) Community Recycling Centre to dispose of their rubbish.
It was felt that one of the most effective way of dealing with the issue would be if the Council installed and monitored the site using CCTV. Where practicable residents were also asked to provide the appropriate authorities with details of any vehicles seen to be fly-tipping. Such details should be reported to the Reigate & Banstead Joint Enforcement Team.
SURREY POLICE UPDATE
Further to the article in the last issue of Village News we understand that Inspector Karen Coyne has recently taken over as Borough Commander.
www.lowerkingswood.co.uk
Chairman's Report to Residents
Borough Council report;
KW&T Horticultural
Society
2
County Council report;
Residents’ Association
Committee report(s)
3
4
LK Watch 4
Kingswood Primary School;
LK Village Fête photos
5
Wisdom of God Church;
Wild West Family Fun Day
6
Wisdom Stories; Church
Hall; Kingswood Parish
Events Committee;
Monthly Coffee Circle
7
LK Village Fête review &
photos
8
9
LK Evangelical Church;
Crumbs
10
Girl Guiding; CAMEO
Club
11
Scout Group; Kingswood
Village Hall Trust;
Borderlines
13
Inside this issue:
Lower Kingswood Residents Association
Chairman: David Patel Secretary: Robert Brown Treasurer: Faye Miles
JUNE 2016 Summer Edition 2016
The non-emergency numbers remain at 101 or 01483-571212 (with on-line reporting facilities also available) and these should be used for reporting such issues as anti-social behaviour, substance/drug abuse, vandalism etc. If you can also provide a description and/or vehicle registration number this will assist the Police in collating information and help in resolving such matters.
VILLAGE NOTICE BOARD
Further to the article in the last issue of Village News, we have recently received a generous donation from John Sargeant (of Holly Lodge).
We, the Residents’ Association committee, should like to acknowledge the grant from Surrey County Council (via Councillor Bob Gardner), the donation from John Sargeant and the installation of the notice board itself carried out by JR Hoarding & Fencing.
VILLAGE NEWS
Once again thank you to all who have contributed articles and helped with both the production and distribution of this newsletter. Village News is distributed free to all households in (and around) Lower Kingswood, and this is only possible because of the assistance given by a number of volunteers. If you can help with distribution please contact our Chairman.
AND FINALLY….
We should also like to take the opportunity of thanking Fidelity International for their assistance in the printing of your Residents’ Association’s newsletter Village News.
We very much appreci-ate the support of our
advertisers but their ap-pearance in our newslet-ter and/or our website does not constitute a
recommendation.
Lower Kingswood Village News Page 2 Summer 2016
Dear Residents
May I first take the opportunity to thank all those who support-ed my re-election in May, and to assure everyone of my commit-ment to the community during my term of election, which is for the next four years. I do not take this honour lightly. For the municipal year ahead my principal work will again be centred around planning policy, planning applications and planning ap-peals, but please do contact me on any matter that causes you concern. My email address and telephone number are below.
I have mentioned before that the first public consultations on the Council’s new Development Management Policies will start in the summer. These are documents that will define our plan-ning policy for the next decade and which provide a framework by which Lower Kingswood and every other special part of the Borough will be recognised for their individual character. These documents will shape the decision of officers, the Council’s planning committee, and the Government’s planning inspectors and are key in shaping the way that our community devel-ops. Many things are being addressed that have been raised by Residents Associations, including that for Lower Kingswood, and I look forward to your engagement as we review these docu-ments together.
If I can help you in regard to any topic, or if you have specific questions or comments relating to planning, please do feel free to contact me either by email ([email protected] or use my official email address - see below) or by telephone at any reasonable time, and I will be only too happy to talk with you.
BREAKING NEWS
A number of residents have asked about the so-called ‘Housing Needs Survey for Lower Kingswood’ that households across the Kingswood with Burgh Heath ward received very recently from WS Planning & Architecture. Residents expressed concern at the implicit suggestion that the Council was either responsible for this survey or had approved it. Neither Joan, Ros or I had any information and, therefore, referred the matter to the Hous-ing & Planning Portfolio holders and their teams to en-quire. The result is that:
We now know that WS Planning is acting on behalf of private clients in mounting this survey.
They did indeed contact the Borough Council in advance of sending their letter to residents. The Council’s Hous-ing team responded, making it clear in writing that alt-hough the Council did not need to give its permission for WS Planning to undertake such a survey, the material to be sent out should clearly explain that the survey was undertaken on behalf of a private client, and should not suggest that there was any link to the Council or the Council’s plan-making process.
However, as you know, the covering letter did indeed unfortu-nately mention the Council, and several residents were in contact with us because they felt quite concerned as a result. And so:
John Jory, the Council’s Chief Executive, will be writing to WS Planning to express the Council’s dissatisfaction with their approach and ask them to correct the misun-derstanding that they have communicated to residents.
I hope the above helps and clarifies things.
With very best regards
Councillor Simon Parnall Member for Kingswood with Burgh Heath [Planning and Overview & Scrutiny] Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01737-830888
Councillor Joan Spiers The worshipful the Mayor of Reigate & Banstead Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01737-276021 (via PA)
Councillor Ros Mill Executive Member for Leisure & Wellbeing [Employment and Executive] Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01737-833705
GARDENERS DELIGHT 2016 10 local gardens will be open in the KT20 area on SATURDAY 18th & SUNDAY 19th JUNE from 1:00pm till 5:00pm Teas and plants for sale Tickets £5 with map available from any of the gardens on the day - entry to all gardens over both days
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council report
Kingswood, Walton &
Tadworth Horticultural
Society
Page 3 Summer 2016 Lower Kingswood Village News
Dear Residents
ROAD/TRAFFIC UPDATE
Repairs & Maintenance
By far the most reported issue are the presence of potholes; though the reporting of new issues are diminishing, this could be they are getting repaired or that residents are not reporting them!
If you want to report potholes, this can be done online via the Council web site address: www.surreycc.gov.uk/ then select ‘Report it’ then select ‘Pothole’. This will enable you to report the issue and be provided with a tracking number plus get up-dates on the repair progress. You will note that you can report a number of other issues via the ‘Report it’ option.
‘Project Horizon’ – is still improving our roads with planned maintenance and footways being repaired in Reigate & Banstead.
Drivers’ “U-Turns”
Buckland Road is continually blighted by drivers performing illegal “U-Turns” resulting in at least two accidents with drivers losing control of their vehicles and crashing through the Wisdom of God Church fence, we are sooner or later going to serious injury or even a fatality if this practice continues.
I am resisting the pressures to close the crossover point off, as it will add delays to local driving.
Speeding
Speeding throughout the day is becoming a real hazard, and not just on the A217, it’s on the side roads and near our schools.
We have a plan of action to resolve the speeding on the A217 as average speed cameras are to be installed from the “Mad Mile”
down to the M25.
However, we will be implementing a series of speed checks in the local roads to evaluate what can be done to solve the prob-lem.
RECYCLING POINT STUBBS LANE
The very useful recycling point in Stubbs Lane is under threat of being withdrawn as a number of users are dumping all sorts of rubbish from mattresses to old windows and doors.
This centre is ONLY for recyclables and the two nearest Com-munity Recycling Centres (CRC) are at Horley Road, Earlswood and Blenheim Road, Epsom and both are open:
Mondays to Fridays – 8:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday – 9:00am to 4:00pm
However, both centres are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Please note that you may be asked to prove that you are a Surrey resident when visiting any Surrey CRC and also note that drivers of vans, pickups and trailers need a permit to access Surrey CRCs.
Regards
Bob Gardner
County Councillor for Merstham & Banstead South
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0845-643-1112
Surrey County Council report
A Meeting of the Committee took place on Tuesday, 8th March 2016. In addition to Committee members, Inspector Angie Austin was in attendance.
Police report:
Inspector Austin gave brief details of her Police career to date and then gave a summary of the changes being made to Surrey Neigh-bourhood Policing, brought about as a result in changing patterns of crime and resources available to the Police.
Whilst there had been a decline in the number of burglaries and thefts from vehicles, there had been an increase in sexu-al crime and domestic violence – with internet crime becom-ing a major problem. Demands on Police time had also increased in respect of missing people and elderly/vulnerable members of the community.
She was in charge of a team of some 150 Police officers and, with the assistance of modern technology, was ensuring that contact with the Police and response times were as effective as possible. This team covered all aspects of crime, thus avoiding the need to bring in outside resources.
In addition to making contact with the Police by telephone (999 for emergencies and 101 for less important matters) the Police were increasingly using the various forms of social
media – with full details being shown on the Surrey Police website.
Local Neighbourhood Policing would be maintained through the use of visible dedicated Police officers, but it would not be possible to guarantee attendance at local meet-ings except in the case of specific crime issues. On being advised of the date of the Association’s AGM, Insp. Austin stated that Police representation might be possible.
In answer to questions raised, Insp. Austin noted that under the new structure she would have more Police vehicles avail-able to her team and that she was not aware of any plans to close Reigate Police Station.
It was agreed that Insp. Austin would provide a summary of these various changes by way of an article for inclusion in the next Association newsletter.
Matters for Councillors:
In the absence of any of the Borough or County councillors there were no matters for discussion. However, it was noted that both the continued fly-tipping of rubbish at the Stubbs Lane recycling point and the placement of a sign relating to the time-limited park-ing of vehicles outside The Grange would both have been raised.
Residents’ Association Committee report (March)
Lower Kingswood Village News Page 4 Summer 2016
LETTERBOX CRIME
Surrey Police are warning residents in the Reigate & Banstead area that there has been a marked increase in the number of incidents where attempts have been made to open doors via their letterbox. The criminals have simply tried to reach through the letterbox to open the front door using the inter-nal door handle.
Crime Reduction Officers advise that this type of crime is pre-ventable if homeowners remember to double lock their front door and remove the key.
As many people find that keeping their keys on a hall table or a hook near the front door is very convenient, police are warning that these are also very convenient places for crimi-nals to find your keys as well.
Letterbox ‘Fishing’, as it's become known, involves using a homemade hooking device - perhaps a garden cane with a hook attached or a straightened metal coat hanger - to 'fish' keys out through a letterbox providing the criminal with ac-cess to your home and car.
Don't be a victim of letterbox crime - keep your front door double locked and don't leave your keys in easy reach of your letterbox.
For residents who are concerned about letterbox crime there are a number of ways of increasing security - ranging from fitting a draught excluder, which makes it difficult to see through the letterbox to purchasing a purpose made security device. Further advice is available from Police Crime Preven-tion Officers, DIY stores and home security retailers.
A Meeting of the Committee took place on Tuesday, 12th Janu-ary 2016. In addition to Committee members, Councillors Bob Gardner, Ros Mill & Simon Parnall were in attendance.
A further update was given with regard to the installation of a new village Notice Board and it was noted that local firm J R Hoarding & Fencing had kindly agreed to undertake the neces-sary preparation/installation work free of charge. It was agreed that an appropriate article should be published in the next news-letter thanking both Cllr. Gardner and JR Hoarding & Fencing for their involvement in this matter.
It was also reported that the long-running problems with the pedestrian lights by ‘The Fox’ appeared now to have been recti-fied.
Police report:
Although no Police representatives were present, it was hoped that an Inspector from Surrey Police would be able to attend the next meeting to explain forthcoming changes to neighbourhood policing.
It was also reported that recent burglaries had taken place in Buckland Road and Smithy Lane and that there had been two instances of damage to vehicles.
Councillor Parnall reported on:
Considerable discussion took place in respect of a recent planning application.
The parking of vehicles in and around Buckland Road was discussed. This problem was made worse at week-ends by the parking of vehicles used by football teams and at the beginning and end of the school day by par-
ents dropping off and collecting their children from Kingswood Primary School. The Councillors explained the difficulties of enforcing parking restrictions and sug-gested that the football organisers should be approached to encourage such things as “car sharing”.
Councillor Mill reported on:
In view of continued problems with over-flowing bins, fly tipping etc. at the Stubbs Lane recycling area, it was agreed that Cllr. Mill should be informed if the bins had not been emptied and the site cleared by that weekend.
The availability of a grant from Borough Councillors which could be made available for local projects; she asked Committee members to consider what proposals might be worthy of consideration.
Councillor Gardner reported on:
The introduction of parking restrictions on the hard standing along the frontage of The Grange had yet to be implemented. It was reported that irresponsible driving (and parking) in Babylon Lane were continuing problems.
Recent flooding issues in Babylon Lane, which had se-verely impacted a particular property were discussed, along with mud and water draining from the fields mak-ing for difficult driving conditions. It was agreed that Cllr. Gardner and the Chairman would meet with the owners of the property to discuss the situation.
New average speed cameras should be installed in the spring/summer on the A217/Brighton Road.
Residents’ Association Committee report (January)
Page 5 Summer 2016 Lower Kingswood Village News
Recently there have been two residential trips, which were very successful. The Year 6 children had a great trip to France and one of the highlights was visiting the Étaples Military Ceme-tery. Whilst we were there, some other British tourists were visiting and commented to me on how impressed they were with the children’s respectful attitude and behaviour. Year 4 children visited Hindleap Warren and participated in rock climbing, archery, a night walk, team challenges and a forest adventure walk, which enabled them to get waist deep in mud!
Reception class is now using Margery Woods every Friday morning for Forest School. They go off in their waterproofs every week and explore the local outdoor environment. The children carry out bug hunts, build dens, climb trees, and often end up toasting marshmallows around the fire with a cup of
hot chocolate! It has been a huge benefit to the children as they are developing new skills and Miss Short has been instru-mental in leading this new initiative.
In order for the school to be more involved locally, the school choir has sung to the local pensioners at the Church Hall on two occasions this year. In July we will be participating in the North Downs Schools’ Choir, which will be held at The Bea-con School. This event is always very popular and it promotes the importance of music in schools.
A new arts festival is happening later this term in order for 5 local schools to share a range of the ‘arts’ to one another. We will be involving some of our choir, instrumental players and dancers. If successful, it may become an annual event!
By the time this article has been read, all the children will be working towards their end of term production, which they are performing in the Church Hall at the end of the term. The dress rehearsal is on 19th July at 1:45pm and members of the local community are welcome.
Finally I would like to wish the Year 6 children all the best as they leave Kingswood and start on their next stage in educa-tion.
Duncan Steele Head-teacher
Kingswood Primary School
Although the main review and photographs of the 2016
Village Fete (held on 2nd May) appear on pages 8 & 9,
we’ve managed to find space to include a few more photos
taken on the day - including one of Councillor Blofeld!
[Photographs © Rod Ashford & AlphaPaul]
Lower Kingswood Village News Page 6 Summer 2016
Dear Friends
What defines us as people? As a young mother, many years ago, I began to get frustrated that I was only ever known as Mark or Stuart’s mum. I wanted to be recognized as a person in my own right and it was quite refreshing, when I went back to work to be known by my own name.
However, many people fall into the trap of allowing themselves to be defined by their role in life. I always found it funny when we lived in Wales that people still tagged on an occupation to people’s names: ‘Dai bread’ for the local baker, ‘Andy post’ for the man in the Post Office and, my favourite, ‘Peter the dead’ the local undertaker in Pontypridd. There was no doubt as to their occupations and this custom most probably stemmed from the fact that there were so many with the surname Jones, Wil-liams, and Roberts that people wanted to make a distinction.
The danger is, of course, that people will always prejudge, often wrongly, what a person employed in such a role might be like and me and my husband being Priests places us exactly in that category. Whenever we meet new people, I find that when they have a chance to get to know us before ever discovering what we do, they often say things like: “but you’re so normal”, or “I would never have guessed”. I hope that doesn’t mean that I’m unbecoming in my outlook or that I behave badly but rather that I do the things that others do, am accepting and approachable. I enjoy a drink at the local pub, I like to dance, I can have a laugh or banter along with the rest. But I find it’s those who define me by my role, as a Priest, who tend to be most stand-offish and wary and won’t allow themselves to get to know me, which I find a shame. Perhaps they think I will judge them, be straight laced and boring, and be predatory in preaching the gospel to them.
The one thing of which I’m sure is that, although I shall be a Priest for the rest of my life, I have enough friends, interests and pastimes never to have to rely on my being known for what I am for affirmation. To be defined solely by what I do and to lose the real me inside would leave me hankering, once again, to be known for myself.
Rev’d Chris Colton Priest-in-Charge - Parish of Kingswood Email: [email protected]
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Holy Communion
First Wednesday of each month at 10:00am (before the Monthly Coffee Circle) - in the Wisdom of God Church
Family Fun Day
Saturday 2nd July - 12 noon to 3:00pm - see below for details
Midsummer Night
Saturday 23rd July at 7:30pm
Concert with the Parish Choir at the Wisdom of God Church - £7 on the door to include wine/soft drink
Heritage Open Days
Saturday 10th September - 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday 11th September - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Both St Andrews Church and the Wisdom of God Church will be open
Community Coffee Morning
Saturday 17th September - from 10:30am
Special event in Kingswood Village Hall – children’s art and photography exhibition
Harvest Bring and Share Ploughman’s Lunch
Sunday 18th September - from 12:30pm – in the Church Hall
The Wisdom of God Church
Page 7 Summer 2016 Lower Kingswood Village News
Our next trip will be to the New London Theatre for an evening performance of the musical SHOW BOAT on Wednesday 27th July.
The show opened to great acclaim last April and we have man-aged to secure excellent stalls tickets at a very favourable rate. The cost of the outing is £43 per person to include show ticket, coach fare and gratuities. The coach will be leaving from the car park at St. Andrew's Church, in Kingswood, at 4:45pm and from the bus stop outside the Church of the Wisdom of God, in Low-er Kingswood, shortly afterwards.
We have also planned an outing to STOWE HOUSE & GAR-DENS, in Buckinghamshire, for Thursday 8th September to mark the 300th anniversary of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown's birth. The gardens at Stowe are, of course, one his most famous designs. More details on this trip will follow.
What’s new in the Church Hall?
Lei-dee Bug Dance Class - Strictly Style! Latin & Ballroom classes for children aged 4-10. Every Sunday 11.15am to 12 noon
Legs, Bums & Tums Class on Friday mornings
Starting from May – Rugby Tots!!
Please continue to support your val-uable local facility by considering us as a venue for your next celebration, special event etc.
Enquiries regarding booking the Hall can be made either by calling Claire Slee on: 01737-246619 or through our church email address of: [email protected]
Kingswood Parish Events
Committee
Church Hall
MONTHLY COFFEE CIRCLE
1ST Wednesday of the Month
10:30 am to mid-day
Church Hall, Buckland Road
Have you been along to try our free coffee/tea and home-made cakes yet?
We offer a cuppa and a chance of a chat with
friends old and new once a month in the Church Hall.
We were all delighted to receive the
Kingswood Primary School choir led by Miss Chapman to sing for us again at the
May coffee morning – but generally we just meet for a social get together.
All are very welcome.
Our next dates are:
WEDNESDAY 6TH JULY
WEDNESDAY 3RD AUGUST
WEDNESDAY 7th SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY 5TH OCTOBER
Lower Kingswood Village News Page 8 Summer 2016
FETE REVIEW 2016
Despite the changeable weather conditions, Lower Kingswood's residents turned out in force to support the “new look” 2016 Village Fete. The event proved a huge success raising over £5,000 on the day for the community groups and charities taking part.
The theme for the day was ‘At The Movies’ and every-one joined in, dressing up and decorating their stalls as their favourite film. The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts were Star Wars; Guides were Harry Potter; The Church of the Wisdom of God were Grease, The Old Pheasantry was Minions, the Tea Room was The Queen and the WI were, of course, Calendar Girls.
The afternoon started with a parade from Kingswood Primary School to the Fete Arena led by the band of the Reigate Sea Cadets. Residents lined Buckland Road to watch Princess Leia, Darth Vader and his Storm Troopers accompanied by Transformers’ ‘Bumblebee’, 20 Lower Kingswood Rainbows all dressed as Little Red Riding Hood and children from Kingswood Primary School, Guides, Brownies, Bea-vers, Cubs and Scouts dressed as their favourite movie characters.
Before officially opening the fete, The Mayor, Cllr. Mrs Joan Spiers crowned George Allen and Rebecca Whittle, King and Queen of the 2016 Fete.
The Arena show got under way with a spectacular gymnastics display by the Redhill and Reigate Gym-nastics Club followed by the Reigate Sea Cadets band's competition marching display.
Local Councillors, Ros Mill, Simon Parnall, Bob Gard-ner and Residents' Association Chairman David Patel braved the decidedly chilly conditions to judge the fantastic final of the Lower Kingswood's Got Young Talent show which had been expertly staged by Sa-rah Locke from Encore Arts.
The crowd clapped and cheered as the children took to the stage to entertain them. Disco dancer Ciara Fall aged 8 won the 6-8 section and singer Natasha Cullen aged 10 won the 9-11 category.
As the show had been so fantastic, the Fete commit-tee decided to award everyone who took part a final-ist's trophy as a memento of the day. Lady Mayor, Cllr. Mrs Joan Spiers enjoyed the children's perfor-mances so much she awarded every child taking part
a voucher for £10 paid out of her own pocket.
As usual, the dog show was a huge success, award-ing rosettes and prizes to the winning dogs, judge Jackie Donald said he was impressed with the fantas-tic turnout.
Joy's Jive rounded off the afternoon with a fantastic display of Rock ‘n’ Roll jive dancing. Everyone loved DJ Phil Middleton as he encouraged members of the crowd to warm themselves up by joining the dancers in the Arena to have-a-go at jive dancing themselves.
Away from the Arena, crowds queued to meet and take selfies with Darth Vader and members of the UK Garrison cast of Storm Troopers. The Surrey Dog Training Company had to bring in extra helpers to as-sist with the queue waiting put their dogs through their paces on the fun agility course.
The whole day proved a huge success, attracting rec-ord crowds. The Guide’s burger stall completely sold out and Mogador Rangers’ beer tent had to send out for more beer! While over at the pavilion, the Tea Rooms also raised a record amount of money for the Fete.
The Fete committee would very much like to say a huge “thank you” to the following people and organi-sations for their invaluable help and support of the 2016 Village Fete:
Fidelity International, John Sargeant, Cllr. Bob Gard-ner, JR Hoarding, Julia Bouwmeester of The Surrey Dog Training Company, KT Connection, Encore Arts, The UK Garrison, Reigate Sea Cadets, Gavin Dun-stan, and Jackie Donald of Gilrux Black Labradors. With extra special thanks, for braving the rain to help clear the field long after everyone had gone home, to Frank Kelly, Richard Lewis, and Michael Albury
The 2016 Village Fete was a fantastic event. But we're now looking for people to help organise the 2017 Village Fete. Please contact chairman Rod Ashford for more details of how you could get in-volved in making next year's fete even more spectac-ular.
Rod Ashford
2016 Chairman
Page 9 Summer 2016 Lower Kingswood Village News
Lower Kingswood Village News Page 10 Summer 2016
We meet every Sunday morning at 10:30am.
All ages are very welcome to join with us.
Do come along some time. Crumbs are a friendly and welcoming Toddler Group in Lower Kingswood.
We meet on Friday mornings during term-time be-tween 9:15 and 11:00am at the Lower Kingswood Evangelical Church on Smithy Lane. We play with different toys each week indoors and outside (weather permitting!), and we try to provide a craft activity every week too.
At about 10:45am we all stop for Story Time, where we listen to a true story from the Bible being re-told. While we’re all sat down together, we enjoy singing some of our favourite songs and rhymes, sometimes getting out instruments too.
Do contact us or pop along for fresh coffee and cake on Friday mornings at Lower Kingswood Evan-gelical Church on Smithy Lane you will be sure of a warm welcome.
Lower Kingswood
Evangelical Church
Page 11 Summer 2016 Lower Kingswood Village News
TO ALL GIRLS WHO ARE 10 YEARS OLD
Have you thought about becoming a Guide? Guides are a movement that has been going strong for over 100 years. It aims to give girls between the ages of 10 and 14, the chance to develop their individuality, grow their life skills, while mak-ing new friends and getting involved in the community.
This term we have been celebrating the Queen’s 90th birthday with completing a special badge made for the occasion, we have designed palaces and made crown jewels, had a cake bake off and made birthday bunt-ing. The rest of the summer term is starting off chocolaty, with a chocoholic workshop and follow-ing onto fires, outdoor cooking and tents, in preparation for our camp in August!
Do you like the sound of this? We would love to have you come along and meet us and discover what we do and help our unit grow. We are happy to welcome you to any evening meeting, at 7:00pm on Fridays (term time) at the Church Hall, Buckland Road.
If you would like to find out more, please contact our local leader.
In April we had Ian Cooper to talk about his recent visit to Bur-ma. We saw some interesting pic-tures of life in that country; driv-ing on the roads out there looks very hazardous! In May we had an interesting afternoon on flower arranging and were shown how to do small posies using things like teacups and other small bowls. They looked very attrac-tive.
As most folk already know we are unable to have a regular day each month at the moment as we used to. The following meetings have been arranged for the next few months:
Friday 17th June - Strawberry Tea.
Monday 25th July - "Wheels for the World"
Monday 22nd August - My Life in South Africa.
Friday 23rd September - Classic Train journeys in Scotland.
We meet at 2:00pm and always welcome new members.
CAMEO Club
‘Come And
Meet Each
Other’
Lower Kingswood Village News Page 12 Summer 2016
Page 13 Summer 2016 Lower Kingswood Village News
ARE WE APPROACHING THE END OF AN
ERA FOR SCOUTING IN LOWER KING-
SWOOD?
Whilst the Scouting Association in Reigate Dis-
trict is stable and increasing in many parts of the
Country, in our village are we missing an oppor-
tunity for inspiring, entertaining and instructing our young
people in the future?
For the past 78 years, the Scout group in Lower Kingswood
has steadily delivered a blend of fun and adventure for the
young people within a structured programme with social val-
ues. HOWEVER, BY THE END OF THIS YEAR THE GROUP
WILL BE LOSING 6 ADULT LEADERS WITH THE RESULT THAT
BEAVERS AND CUBS WILL CLOSE IN LOWER KINGSWOOD IF
NO ONE ELSE COMES FORWARD. This means that children of
the village will be deprived of this asset.
BEAVERS - The current leaders are both employed by Legal
& General and are being moved out of the district, so Beavers
(6 -8 year olds) will close after the end of this term unless
someone steps forward.
CUBS - Two of the current leaders are stepping down at the
end of the year as age overtakes them! Again if no-one is able
to take this forward this section will also close.
Both these vacancies present chances for anyone over the age
of 18 years to work with children and present new experiences
in outdoor activities such as camping, canoeing etc., indoor
skills and crafts, and enjoying experiences together with their
friends. It presents an opportunity for a few adults, e.g. Mums
and Dads to get together and do something of value for the
community.
GROUP MANAGEMENT - The Group Scout Leader
(manager) is also now well past his sell-by date and has to
retire at the end of the year. This is principally an administra-
tive/leadership role with opportunities to take strategic overall
actions that affect the progress of children through the group
and Scouting fraternity.
GOOD NEWS -
The Scout sec-
tion (10½ - 14
years) is not
affected and will
continue in con-
junction with our
colleague group in Chipstead.
Being leader or helper brings its own rewards - it can
be great fun and it certainly opens up new skills and
self-confidence.
Whilst no previous experience is necessary, a full se-
quence of training is available.
You will be backed by a comprehensive network of
local and national support structure and resources.
For the rest of this year the current leaders will be available to
help and guide anyone interested make a start, so why not
come along and try it whilst easy help is at hand during the
next few months. I would be delighted to discuss just what is
involved.
Geoff Dunstan
Group Scout Leader
The Kingswood Village Hall Trust exists to help groups in the villages of Lower Kingswood and Kingswood to buy items which their own budgets or fundraising find it hard to achieve. If your group has any particular item you want to buy do write us letter explaining what you want and we will consider what and how much we can give. We have recently been able to help the Church Hall & Bowls Club.
So, do please apply and see what we can give. You can either write to the Hon. Secretary.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Judy Parfitt would like to hear from anyone who has any news, events or observations around Lower Kingswood.
As many residents are aware Judy regularly writes snippets for the ‘Borderlines’ column in the Surrey Mirror.
9th (Reigate) Lower Kingswood Scout Group
www.9thReigate.co.uk
Kingswood Village Hall
Trust
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A P S GAS & HEATING
Central heating, other household gas work & plumbing (including kitchens & bath-
rooms); Gas Safe registered engineer. Contact: 01737-245798 or 07956-232485 or
email: [email protected]
A WOMAN’S TOUCH
Exceptional lady decorator – attention to detail we all crave. Contact: 07814-013077 or
email: [email protected]
BARR CO – solicitors
Specialist solicitors in all areas of employment law – for both employers & employees.
Green Lane, Lower Kingswood, KT20 6YB. Contact: 01737-833850 or email:
[email protected] or see our website: www.barrco.org.uk
BUTTERCUP & DAISY CHILDMINDERS
A warm, safe and friendly environment; where children will experience lots of activi-
ties & enjoyment and you have peace of mind. Contact: 07761-808272 or 01737-
833087or email: [email protected]
CHOI KWANG DO
Full time martial arts centre in Redhill, offering classes for children & adults from 5 to
101 years old! Get fit and learn to defend yourself. Contact: 0800-298-7096 or see our
website: www.eackd.com
CHRIS – 1st CLASS DRIVING SCHOOL
Free first lesson for all, fully qualified, patient, high pass rate, competitive prices.
Contact: 01737-223034 or see our website: www.chris-1stclassdriving.co.uk
CINDY KIRKLAND AT CREATIVE WORKS
A fresh & exciting floral & garden design service based in Kingswood. We are fanati-
cal about all things floral design and garden design and provide an infusion of
‘Creative Inspiration for Living in Style’. Contact: 07976 449681, email: in-
[email protected] or see our website: www.ckworks.net
DECORATING SERVICES
Interior/exterior decorating, fencing/garden work/handyman services etc. Contact
Tony Richards on: 07717-008693
DEXTER CONTRACT SERVICES Ltd
Surrey’s painting specialists. Contact Wayne Freeman (projects director) on: 01737-
233513 or 07590-106375
DIANA MURRAY INTERIORS – bespoke curtains & blinds
Free, no obligation initial consultation in your home. Quality soft furnishings made in
fabric of your choice. Contact: 07939 028670, email: di-
[email protected] or see our website:
www.dianamurrayinteriors.co.uk
DISCOTRONICS – computer sales, upgrades & repairs
We also advise on and can install wiring for computers, networking, Contact, CCTV,
digital TV & satellite. Contact: 01737-833254 or email: [email protected] –
also see main advert in Village News
DOG COMMUNICATION - adult dog socialisation classes
Socialise your dog in a secure controlled environment with teaching dogs - dogs that
help other dogs to learn social skills. Contact: 07831-173773 or email: pen-
[email protected] or see our website: www.dogcommunication.co.uk
DUVAL PRODUCTS STORAGE EQUIPMENT Ltd
Suppliers of shelving, racking and associated equipment for over 50 years - 80 Bright-
on Road, Lower Kingswood, KT20 6SY. Contact: 01737-832568 or email:
[email protected] or see our website: www.duvalproducts.co.uk
FOCUS CARPENTRY
Creating bespoke solutions around the home. Quality workmanship designed to make
you home more functional & investing in your property. Contact: 01737-830956 or
07545-325040 or see our website: www.focus-carpentry.co.uk
HAIR BY EMMA
Mobile Hairdresser: 07984-497690
HAIR BY THE STRAND
Ladies & gents hairdressing at your local village salon - 72a Brighton Road, Lower
Kingswood. Contact: 01737-832835.
HYPNOBIRTHING® - local antenatal classes
Classes with a difference for couples; HypnoBirthing® the mongon method allows
women to use their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable
birthing. Contact Leila Gardiner on: 07775-425301 or email: lei-
[email protected] or see our website: www.inspiringbirths.com
KINGSWOOD PLASTERING & CONSTRUCTION
Plastering, screeding, extensions, loft conversions, kitchens, bathrooms - the best
quality work at competitive prices. Contact: 07930-647040 or email: kingswoodcon-
KINGSWOOD VILLAGE CLUB
Friendly village social club offering entertainment (snooker & darts) with draught
beers & drinks well below pub prices. New members welcome and two halls with bars
available for hire. Contact: 01737-832082 – also see main advert in Village News
LANDSEER HOME MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENTS
Local company with expertise in painting and decorating, plastering, tiling, building
works, and repairs. Member of the Federation of Master Builders for 15 years. “We do
it all, big or small”. Contact Phil Twiddy on: 01737-831172
LET YOUR BODY TALK
Personal Training & Pilates to enhance the quality of your life. A leading trainer with
over 15 years’ experience; based in Kingswood serving a 10 mile radius. Contact:
07916 275136 or email: [email protected] or see our website:
www.letyourbodytalkuk.com
LIL DRAGONS – for children 3-5 years old
Improve your child’s confidence and social skills while having fun and exercising at the
same time. Contact: 0800-298-7096 or see our website: www.eackd.com
LITTLEYEARS CHILD DAY CARE SERVICES
OFSTED registered childminder with full and part time vacancies, ages 1-8 years. First
Aid & CRB accredited. Committed to providing a safe, happy, fun & stimulating home
from home environment for your child. Contact: 07787-548477 or email: little-
MALBY PHOTOGRAPHY - children and pet photography
Creating memories that will last a lifetime; local photographer, based in Lower King-
swood. Contact: 07831-173773 or email: [email protected] or see our
website: www.malbyphotography.co.uk
ORCHARD COTTAGE RIDING STABLES
B.H.S. & A.B.R.S. approved – established 1926. Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood,
KT20 6XA. Contact: 01737-241311 or see our website: www.ocrs.co.uk – also see
main advert in Village News
PHOENIX TRADING - beautiful cards & stationery
Contact me for a brochure or come and see me at the Lower Kingswood Coffee
Morning on Wednesday mornings or at the Toddler Group on Thursday mornings.
Contact: 07515-632090 or email: [email protected]
POOCH PARLOUR – dog grooming
Over 30 years experience; we groom/bath/clip. Contact: 01737-841010 or 07831-
621227
PRIORY PROPERTY SERVICES – for a quality finish and a reliable service
every time
For a complete range of interior & exterior property services including painting &
decoration, fitted kitchens, wooden floors, carpentry, fencing and garden maintenance.
Contact: 07831-525459 or 01737-240611
RED CARPET ENTERTAINMENTS
We provide entertainment acts for parties, weddings etc. and can also provide discos,
live bands and tribute acts. Contact Susie Homes on: 07958-478620 or Ray Lowe on:
07852-351620 or email: [email protected] or see our website:
www.redcarpetentertainments.co.uk
REIGATE CLEANING SERVICES
Professional tenancy cleaning, carpet cleaning & regular weekly cleaning. Established
10 years, fully insured & emergency call outs. Contact: 01737-400150 or email: rei-
S.D. SERVICING
Mobile mechanic. Contact: 07877-107246
SEETHRU WINDOW CLEANING
Residential & business. Contact: 07877-107246
THE SMART LOFT COMPANY
Specialising in loft conversions and extensions in Surrey. Contact us on (office):
01737-831460 or (mobile): 07711-780547 or email: in-
[email protected] or see our website:
www.thesmartloftcompany.co.uk
STONEMAN FUNERAL SERVICE – 5th generation family funeral director
Local offices at Redhill (01737-763456), Reigate (01737-243164) & Tadworth (01737-
814406) – also see main advert in Village News
THOMAS PLUMBING & HEATING
Boiler & central heating installation, servicing & breakdown and plumbing work from
tap washers to bathroom installation. Gas safe registered. Contact: 01737-832836 or
07834-607082. See our website: www.thomasplumbing.co.uk or email: in-
TOP HAT STAGE & SCREEN SCHOOL SURREY
Every Friday during term time at Kingswood Primary School 4:30-7:30 “no experience
necessary just bring your enthusiasm”. Contact us on: 01737-831184 or email: sur-
[email protected] or see our website: www.tophatstageschool.co.uk
ZUMBA
Thursday 6pm-7pm in the Church Hall, Buckland Road, Lower Kingswood and Friday
10am-11am at the Good Shepherd Church Hall in Tadworth. For more information
contact Sarah Cubitt on: 07827-274712 or email: sarah.cubitt@btopenworldcom
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