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Editorial Hello again friends, and welcome to this, our Winter 2017/2018 edition ofCommunity News. Obviously, everyone here at CN hopes you all had a great endto the summer, and are enjoying this pretty balmy autumn – my office window iswide open as I write these words in the wee small hours of the morning.

Once again, we must thank our readers, advertisers and distributors, withoutwhom there would simply be no CN. We appreciate the support you guys give us,and we’ll keep trying to bring you the local news and information you need andwant.

It hardly seems right to start talking about Christmas now, but it’s approachingfaster than you think – just nine weeks away by my estimation. And, the cleverrepackaging of treats and goodies (now coloured red, with a discretely placedstag, but no actual Christmas motifs) is well under way.

We’ve listed quite a few Christmas events in this issue – not to mention Halloweenand Guy Fawkes Night – so you can start making plans for visits, shopping sprees,family get-togethers, office festive parties, or just fun days out. But whatever you’replanning to do, please be safe and secure.

Tesco Express for Lingfield? Speaking of Christmas treats, there may be another place to buy them soon, asfinal planning approval has now been given for the redevelopment of the Old CagePublic House, with our understanding being that a large retailer will open a store.One wonders whether Tesco will eventually account for £1 in every £8 spend inLingfield.

The alleyway running alongside the property, providing a shortcut to VicarageRoad, has been closed off for several weeks, and some of the half-finishedconstruction in the garden looks to have been removed. However, there doesn’tappear to be any work taking place within the premises. Watch this space for moreinformation.

Hair Today, Gone TomorrowDoes anybody know what’s happened to the hairdressers Renesmee (formerlyHiz and Hairz)? It seems to be not operating any more, which is a shameconsidering that not only had it just completed a major renovation, but it was alsopassing customers and trade to Doodle Dish, situated just next door. A nice caseof two local businesses working together. If anybody has any information, pleaselet us know.

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Lingfest Rocked, and Will Rock AgainAfter such a success with Lingfest 2017, its committee has already begun planningfor a rocking, one-day music festival on 14th July next year. We can’t wait for thecommunity to come together again. Watch this space for more information.

Village PondOur village pond is a truly lovely place to sit and relax, and the ducks who maketheir home there (for some of the year at least) are very welcome visitors. However,please don’t feed them bread. It’s not good for them, not part of their natural diet,and uneaten bread degrades the quality of the water.

Station AccessThe issue of wheelchair and baby buggy access at Lingfield Station is still rumblingon, with little movement on either a re-opening of the crossing at the south end ofthe station, or the installation of a lift near the ticket office.

However, basic plans for a new footbridge – which would allow the reopening ofthe footpath – have now been submitted by Network Rail. Quite how buildinganother footbridge will help those in wheelchairs, or unsteady on their feet, hasnot been made clear. We think we’ll have a little more to say about this next year.

Local Plan ConsultationTandridge’s Local Plan Consultation period has now ended and the collection andanalysis of the data is about to start. Let’s hope that any housing proposals arealso accompanied by a plan to increase and improve infrastructure.

An infusion of new arrivals is not necessarily a bad thing, but we need to askquestions such as “How will they fit on already crowded trains?”, or “Where willtheir kids go to school?”, or even “Where will they park their cars?” In fact, LingfieldParish Council has already made it clear that it opposes the idea of a so-called‘Garden Village’ in any of the local areas suggested.

Vicarage Road DisruptionThankfully, the gas pipe repair works on Vicarage Road have now been completed,bringing some blessed relief to both residents and parents dropping off children atLingfield Primary School. The engineers carrying out the work were very helpful andinformative throughout the process, and enjoyed the tea and coffee being suppliedto them by local residents (well, they certainly never made any complaints to me).

Remembrance DayThe High Street and Plaistow Street will be closed between 10.30am and 11.45amon Sunday 12th November to allow people to congregate around the war memorialfor the Remembrance Day service.

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Join the GangFancy yourself as a bit of a writer? Want to come and join the CN team and helpput together this wonderful little publication? Anything about developments withinthe local area make you angry or happy? Please put pen to paper and tell us aboutit, as we’re always happy to receive contributions of any sort.

We’d also like to ask if anybody out there would like to help us with CN’sdistribution and delivery? We could certainly use some more deliverers, so if youcould spare a few hours every 12 weeks or so, please get in touch.

So, that just leaves us, the CN team, to say once again a Great Big Thank You toyou, our readers, advertisers, contributors, deliverers, friends, and associates. Wecouldn’t (and probably wouldn’t) do it without you.

So Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year. See you in 2018!

The Community News team

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Lingfield Parish Church:Remembering the fallenRemembering is at the forefront of our lives over thesewinter months: in November we remember our loved oneswho have departed this world at our All Soul’s service. Remembrance, a weeklater, is time to remember the horrors of war and those who gave their lives. Ourtwo services for this are on Saturday, 11th and Sunday, 12th and we call to mindthe 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele.Earlier this year I was at the site where it took place in Belgium: amidst theCommonwealth war graves roses were growing. We also visited the ‘Pool ofPeace’ – a mine crater turned into a sanctuary of nature. These were both signsthat peace and new life can be found after the utmost suffering of war.As we call to mind our human fragility and our need for peace we turn to Adventand Christmas where we remember Christ, who is the Prince of Peace, is bornamong us in human form.With every blessing for a peaceful season of remembering, and a joyful Adventand Christmas. Sebastian, Curate of Lingfield and Dormansland, 01342 523 353 sebastian.harries@cantab.net

Services at St Peter and St Paul LingfieldAll Age Eucharist for All Saint’s – Sun 5th Nov at 9.30am All Soul’s Memorial Service – Sun 5th Nov at 3.00pmFestival of Remembrance with Lingfield Silver Band – Sat 11th Nov at 7.00pm Remembrance Sun – Sun 12th Nov at 9.30am Advent Carol Service – Sun 3rd Dec at 6.30pm Community Carol Service with Lingfield Silver Band – Sun 10th Dec at 6.30pm Service of Nine Lessons and Carols – Sun 17th Dec at 6.30pmCrib Services – Sun 24th Dec at 3.00pm and 4.30pm Midnight Mass – Sun 24th Dec at 11.30pm Christmas Day – Sun 25th Said Eucharist at 8.00am. Family Friendly Service at 10amEpiphany All Age Service – Sun 7th JanCandlemas All Age Service – Sun 28th Jan

Christmas Services at St John’s DormanslandChristingle – 3rd Dec at 10amLighting the Christmas Tree – 8th Dec at 6.15pm Christmas Crafts – 10th Dec 2pm & 3.15pm (booking needed) Carol Service – 17th Dec 6.30pm Crib Services – 24th Dec 3pm & 4.30pm Midnight Communion – 24th Dec 11.30pm Christmas Day Services at 8am & 10am

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Lingfield Parish Council NewsHighwaysThe gas works that have caused such disruption inVicarage Road have now been completed. The works had overrun the schoolholidays because of problems with replacing the various valves in the gas mains.The engineers carrying out the work were extremely helpful and informative.

The Old Cage Public HouseFinal planning approval has now been given, so internal and external work cannow be restarted to bring this lovely building back into use. At the time of writingit’s our understanding that it will open as a Tesco Express, although we have noinformation about when the shop will open.

AllotmentsThere are still a number of plots available at the Pollards site in Newchapel Road.Now is the time to get your application into the Parish Clerk.

Community EventsThe Lingfest committee has started making arrangements for a one-day musicfestival to take place on 14th July 2018. The overall concept will remain the samebut we are considering making a small charge for tickets. The parish council ishappy to be a major sponsor again in 2018 but it is harder to attract grant fundingfor an event which is not in its first year.

Local PlanDuring the Summer, Tandridge District Council has been consulting on theproposed sites for a Garden Village. Responses were due by 9th October 2017.Several events were held around the District to explain the proposals to residents.Lingfield Parish Council submitted a response outlining the reasons why we donot support the idea of a Garden Village in any of the locations.

Village PondWe planted a quantity of aquatic plants plus some water lilies in the spring of thisyear in order to help balance the water quality. Unfortunately, the ducks havedestroyed nearly all of them. So, can we ask that the feeding of bread to ourfeathered friends be stopped as this is causing all sorts of problems. There is afull explanation on the following page to explain why feeding bread to ducks is nota good idea.

Station FootpathOutline plans have now been submitted by Network Rail for a new footbridge at

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Lingfield station to allow the reopening of Footpath 381. This will mean that weshall have two bridges but still no access for wheelchair users or the elderly, notto mention the problem of having to carry heavy suitcases up flights of stairs inorder to cross platforms. One wonders if the powers that be are living in the realworld!

Remembrance DayThe High Street and Plaistow Street will be closed between 10.30am and 11.45amon Sunday 12th November to allow people to congregate around the war memorialfor the Remembrance Day service.

Contact details:Parish Clerk: Mrs Fay Elwood, Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre,High Street, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6ABTel: 01342 835 557Email: lingfieldpc@gmail.com www.lingfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk

Why is bread bad for ducks?Feeding white bread to ducks can stunt their growth andmay prevent them from flying. Uneaten, soggy breadcan cause a build-up of bad nutrients in ponds, which can lead to greater algalgrowth, spread disease, and encourage pests such as rats.Throwing bread into a pond cancreate overcrowding of birdpopulations, as birds will flock to thesame location in search of theirstarchy treat.Too many ducks or waterfowl in oneplace can stress the birds and leadto their habitats being damaged.It also creates excessive amounts of bird droppings which, along with being smellyand slippery underfoot, can reduce water quality and clog the pond with harmfulalgae.PLEASE HELP OUR DUCKS AND POND TO STAY HEALTHYLingfield Parish Council

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Community Centre WelcomesYou This Autumn The Autumn term has started and the centre is bustling again as we welcomeeveryone back after the summer break.

Summer SuccessesOn 3rd September we hosted our first ever full opera, Cosi Fan Tutte, presentedby Opera Holloway. This sell-out event proved very popular with the audience,enjoying an evening of high quality opera and even some fizz and canapes duringthe interval! The feedback has been so good that we are hoping to make this anannual event. Let us know what you think at enquiries@lingfieldcentre.org. At the end of September, we took part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning toraise money for Macmillan Cancer Care. Thank you to everyone who baked thebeautiful array of cakes and scones on offer, and to those who came along. Youhelped us raise £226 for this worthy cause. During the coffee morning, we werepleased to officially reopen our ladies’ lavatories after a refurbishment projectsupported by the Surrey Community Buildings Grant Scheme.

Coming upThe new Flix in the Stix season is well underway with Hidden Figures and Lionattracting good audiences. Forthcoming films include A United Kingdom (12thNovember, 3.30pm), the true story of a Botswanan prince who marries a whitewoman from London in the 1940s, and The Jungle Book (10th December,3.30pm), the 2016 remake of this family favourite which follows man-cub, Mowgli,on his jungle adventures. Tickets are £5 from the centre office or Robert LeechEstate Agents in the High Street.Pitchy Breath Theatre return to Lingfield on Saturday 18th November with a fast-paced, modern-dress adaptation of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Pitchy Breathbrings this historical play firmly up to date, whilst still retaining the gloriouslanguage of our greatest writer. The licenced bar opens at 7.00pm with theperformance at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 from the centre office.At the time of writing, we were looking forward to welcoming Lingfield Art for its40th Anniversary Exhibition, from 23rd to 29th October. This exhibition hasbecome one of the highlights of our annual calendar, bringing visitors from far andwide to see the extensive range of artwork on display and for sale. The CommunityCentre team congratulate Lingfield Art on this special anniversary and hope thispopular event continues for many years to come. We host around 60 groups, classes and services at the Centre each week andhave a range of rooms to hire for meetings, so why not call in or have a look atour website at www.lingfieldcentre.org. Contact Claire or Karil in the centre office.T: 01342 833 893 E: enquiries@lingfieldcentre.org

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Lingfield Horticultural SocietyWe had fewer visitors than usual at our Summer Show this yearas it fell on the same afternoon as Lingfest in Jenners Field.However, it was a very good show as far as the horticultural andcraft classes were concerned with more exhibits than in recentyears, but the kitchen craft classes were a little sparse (possibly due to the hotweather preceding the show, making it uncomfortable for our cooks to spend a lotof time in the kitchen).

Laurence Martin, our local optician, kindly presented the trophies and the mostsuccessful exhibitors were Angela Kirk, Sylvia Parker and Bernard Wickenden.We have already fixed the date for next year’s show, making sure it doesn’t clashwith Lingfest again!

The Society did not exhibit at the Edenbridge and Oxted Show this year. Havingentered for the last twenty years we decided we deserved a rest – it is very hardwork preparing and transporting the stand, setting up and then taking it all downagain at the end of the show. And, let’s face it, none of us are getting any younger.We had a very successful run of fifteen wins so we felt it was time to hand over tosomebody else.

We held our Autumn and Dahlia Show at the beginning of September and had afine display of Dahlias as well as vegetables, fruit, flowers and craft. This was anevening show and, while the judging was taking place, our members took part ina horticultural/general knowledge quiz. The most successful of the exhibitors wereSylvia Parker and David Clarke, winning six classes each, closely followed byAngela Kirk (five classes) and Bernard Wickenden (four).

By the time you read this we will have had our October meeting, but on 10thNovember at 8pm in the Jennings Hall we are having an illustrated talk by DaveBrooker on the Ashdown Forest and other local areas. Then on 8th December wewill have our AGM, when the current committee will stand down and offerthemselves up for re-election should they wish to do so. We know at least twomembers do not wish to continue, so we will be looking for replacements for these.

If you are interested in gardening and would like to meet others of a similar interest,or if you are a novice and would like to learn more about it, we would welcomeyou to become a member of our Society. Subscriptions are very low and entitleyou to free admission to all our meetings and shows.

If you would like to join our Society, or find out more about it, please contact me,Alan Reynolds, Membership Secretary, on 01342 833 155.

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Down on the Allotment: As the nights draw in,fingers turn from green to itchyThings just didn’t stop growing this summer! Sweet corn reached for the sky,coming to stand eight feet tall with every stalk supplying at least two big, well-filledcobs. Tomatoes had six trusses of fruit each and stood six feet tall. In fact, whilstI type this, I have 5kg of green tomatoes sliced and ready to boil into a GreenTomato Chutney after work tomorrow.

Runner beans and courgettes have been bountiful – actually, too bountiful. Wespent the summer frantically eating courgettes and runner beans in ever moreinventive recipes, knowing that if we took our eye off the ball and slacked in oureating responsibilities then our next trip to the allotment would be faced withdreaded marrows (and not to mention those leathery runner beans that “squeak”when one bites into them!). With so much produce grown we have certainly beenwell fed this year, plus we have plenty stored away for the winter. October andNovember will come as a welcome relief, with weekends a bit more leisurely (astate of affairs often enforced by the weather). All too soon though, as the nightsdraw in, fingers will turn from green to itchy.

There are a few things to do, such as planting autumn onions, shallots and garlicas well as sowing sweet peas to slowly grow over the winter. When the weekday

eves are dark and the weather is wet, I will turn to catalogues to provide mygardening fix. From the start of September, the catalogues for seeds, bulbs,equipment and fruit bushes that arrive on an almost daily basis are storedaway in a drawer for darkest winter when, desperate for the sight of green,I open up a catalogue for a dose of vitamin D rich brochure.

Sitting in a chair by the fire, dogs by my side, and dreaming of bountifulharvests and the warm sun is the thing that keeps me going through thewinter months. My family and friends know me so well now that last

Christmas I had a number of little presents such as plant labels, string, pruningknife, and secateurs. All cheap enough that I won’t fret when I invariably lose them,but all so very useful. Dear reader, if you have any gardening friends then pleasedon’t underestimate how much we love gloves, twine and labels for Christmas.

My New Year’s resolution – to keep track of my online purchases. My winter fixesof online plant and seed purchases for spring delivery cheers my heart at the time,but come spring I am alarmed by the endless parcels that seem to arrive, eachneeding more greenhouse space. Maybe I should put a notebook on my Christmaslist… but then again, labels and twine are much more exciting! Who knows what2018 will bring, both on the plot and in life? We can plan, we can dream (and I’msure we will still be surprised) but I hope it’s bountiful for everyone.Adrian Colombini, October 2017

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Local newsround up Street light switch offprompts “staggering”crime rise, claimscharity campaignerWarlingham resident JohnLazenby, a charity cam-paigner and former DJ, hasclaimed Surrey CountyCouncil’s decision to switchoff street lighting from mid-night to 5am has led to a“staggering” increase incrime.The measure, whichLazenby claims hasprompted a “clear increasein crime across all areasin Surrey [and is] linked tothe lights being switchedoff at midnight”, could savethe council as much as£200,000 a year, accordingto a local media outlet. Following a Freedom ofInformation Act requestLazenby revealed thatacross all of Surrey therewere 1,118 more crimescommitted between mid-night and 5am from Marchto July 2017 when com-pared with the correspond-ing period in 2016, some-thing he claimed was a“staggering increase of35.5%”.Lazenby made the lighting

issue the central theme ofhis campaign when hestood (unsuccessfully) forWarlingham Parish Councilearlier this year. For more information,please email john@johnlazenby.co.uk,or visit the FacebookGroup, which can be foundatwww.facebook.com/groups/1008027575995026

Tandridge DistrictCouncil thanksresidents for Local PlantalksTDC has thanked resi-dents who took part in therecent Garden VillagesConsultation, which gavelocals an opportunity tocomment on the “vision,objectives and principlesof a garden village devel-opment”, as well as the po-tential location. The con-sultation has now closed. All the comments received– in five drop-in sessions– are being processed andadded to the consultationportal. The comments will beanalysed and taken intoaccount as the Council pre-pares the next version ofthe Local Plan. The anal-ysed representations will

be set out in a statementof consultation and pub-lished in due course.The next step is the prepa-ration of a draft Local Plancontaining all the policiesand proposals to shapethe development of the dis-trict up to 2033. This draft Local Plan willbe the subject of publicconsultation before it issubmitted to the PlanningInspectorate who will in-dependently examine theplan on behalf of the gov-ernment. For more information con-tact Giuseppina Valenzaor Charlotte Bradshaw atcommunications@tan-dridge.gov.uk or 01883732 704/2742, or visit theCouncil’s website atwww.tandridge.gov.uk/localplan.

Ramblers’ campaignsees local footpathsfinally open againAfter more than sevenyears of persistence andcampaigning by TheRamblers, three publicfootpaths near Newchapelhave finally become ac-cessible again. “It’s been a very frustratingexperience trying to get

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the County Council to dealwith these problems,” saidthe Ramblers’ LocalFootpath Secretary, TonyPearson. “I gained the im-pression that the Councilstaff did not treat this as apriority because the pathswere not being used.”“But this is a chicken andegg situation,” he contin-ued, and “unless the pathsare accessible, walkers arenot going to use them.”In November 2009, a localresident contactedPearson about the state ofthese paths. A riding stablesand school had been cre-ated across the route ofone path, forcing walkersto go around the boundary,which was totally over-grown. Two other local pathsjoined in a paddock thathad been made by erectinga fence behind a largehouse and garden with nogates or stiles to enablewalkers to continue theroute. With no waymarkposts nearby, most walkerswould assume that theywere entering private prop-erty and would turn back.Pearson approached thelocal County CouncilCommittee, and inDecember 2015 it instruct-

ed its Countryside staff toresolve the matter. However, it was only inJuly 2017 that the pathsonce again became acces-sible after negotiations withthe landowners and withRamblers’ volunteers help-ing to erect waymark postsand clear overgrown veg-etation.

Bluebell Railway carolservice, Saturday, 2ndDecember East Grinstead’s BluebellRailway Band will be host-ing a Christmas CarolService at Horsted KeynesStation, on Saturday, 2ndDecember, at 7.30pm. Formore information, pleasecontact The BluebellRailway, Sheffield ParkStation, East Sussex,TN22 3QL. TEL: 01825720 800, EMAIL:info@bluebell-railway.co.uk.

Cavendish Housereceives “Good” rating Lingfield’s CavendishHouse (now run by theCavendish House Trust),which provides accommo-dation, personal care andsupport for adults with alearning disability, has re-ceived a “Good” rating fromthe Care Quality

Commission (CQC).The CQC report gaveCavendish House – for-merly the Monica CantwellTrust – the rating for beinga safe, effective, caring, re-sponsive and well led ser-vice.

Lingfield Art Exhibitionfrom 23rd to 29th October– come and seeThe Lingfield ArtAssociation is holding anannual exhibition fromMonday, 23rd October untilSunday, 29th October 2017,open daily from 10am until6pm, and Sunday from10am until 4pm. It is beingheld as usual in theLingfield & DormanslandCommunity Centre, HighStreet, Lingfield, Surrey,RH7 6AB.“This year marks the 40thAnniversary of the exhibi-tion, and we hope it will bean even bigger successthan in previous years,”said a representative ofthe Lingfield ArtAssociation Committee.“To celebrate the show’slongevity, we will have ourhomemade cakes andbeverages for sale dailyplus our enormous choiceof artists’ greetings cards.”

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Last year, for the first time,the committee invited Year12 pupils from LingfieldAcademy to enter paint-ings for a new competitionto be part of the main ex-hibition. This year, that invitationwas extended to otherschools in the area to en-courage young artists toshow their work in thiscommunity exhibition.There’ll be cash prizes for1st, 2nd and 3rd places.The entries will be judgedby the Lingfield ArtExhibition Team.Visit to support and enjoythe work of local artists.Entry each day is free andwith such affordable priceshopefully you will not gohome empty handed.For more information aboutthis event and the LingfieldArt Exhibition please visitwww.lingfieldart.org.

Grasshopper InnChristmas Fair,Westerham Road, 8thNovember Westerham’s GrasshopperInn is hosting a “fabulousannual Christmas Fair” onWednesday, 8thNovember.Come and do all yourshopping at 50 stalls in thewonderful ambience of an

old coaching inn. Theevent runs from 10am to3pm, costing £3 on thedoor. There is a dedicated foodhall selling locally sourcedproduce, plus gifts forhome and garden, men,women, children and ba-bies. You can even orderyour Christmas tree. Thepreview evening is by ad-vance ticket only, and theFair then continues all thenext day. Tickets for the previewevening on Tuesday, 7thNovember (6 – 8.30pm)cost £15, and will includebubbly and canapés andare available from deb-bieinnes@hotmail.comor Eventbrite. Parking is free and the innprovides teas, coffees andlunches throughout the day,as well as supper the nightbefore, so you can enjoya relaxing way of buyingall your Christmas goodies!Please contactoxted.cruk@gmail.comfor more details, or visitwww.facebook.com/events/918639861568294.

East Grinstead ChoralSociety offers LastNight of the ChristmasProms

The EGCS presents itsown take on this highlypopular occasion, with aseasonal twist. All yourfavourite carols and festivemusic, but a surprise finale! The concert is onSaturday, 2nd December2017, at 7.00pm, at theChequer Mead CommunityArts Centre, De La WarrRoad, East Grinstead,RH19 3BS. Adults get infor £15, students for £8.Contact the Theatre BoxOffice on 01342 302 000or visit www.chequer-mead.org.uk formore in-formation.

Traidcraft’s CEO tospeak at Lingfield AGM Traidcraft CEO Robin Rothwill speak at an AGM inLingfield, on Thursday,26th October, at StBernard’s Church Hall,Vicarage Road, Lingfield,with the event starting at7pm. “I’m delighted that thisyear's guest speaker isRobin Roth,” said PaulPirie, chairman, FairtradeLingfield and Dormansland. “Many of you will know thatTraidcraft was one of thefounding organisations ofthe Fairtrade Foundation,and since 1979 has pro-

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vided many opportunitiesfor our producer partnersto flourish,” he added. The talk will discuss howTraidcraft has had to adaptto a shifting customer pur-chasing habit, its recentsuccesses, Roth’s aspira-tions for the organisation,and his hopes and fearsfor Fairtrade. Come early to receive acomplimentary glass ofFaitrade wine at the recep-tion (7pm), and an oppor-tunity to sample and pur-chase Fairtrade goodies.Contact Paul Pirie onFairtrade.RH7@gmail.comfor more details.

Eden Valley Museumseeking new ExecutiveCommittee membersEden Valley Museum isnow actively looking forsome positions on itsExecutive Committee.The current Secretary andTreasurer are set to standdown from their roles atNovember’s AGM, with theTreasurer remaining in thepost until the end of finan-cial year 2018.Both roles offer a great op-portunity to play an activepart in contributing to theongoing success of the

museum and to developnew skills in the heritagesector.If you are interested in ei-ther of the above roles, orwould like further informa-tion about what is involved,please contact the muse-um on 01732 868 102, oremail us atcurator@evmt.org.uk, orvisit the website atwww.evmt.org.uk.

Can you help theFoodbank atChristmas? The foodbank serving EastGrinstead and surroundingvillages continues to getbusier, especially familieswith young children, seek-ing emergency help. Debt, low income and ben-efit delays remain the threemain reasons why, at botha local and national level,people are referred to food-banks. How can you help? Thisfoodbank collectsChristmas items from do-nations, such as tinnedham, Christmas pudding,chocolates, mince pies, etc,and then sorts, packs anddistributes them by mid-December to local referralagencies to distribute dis-cretely to clients who they

have earlier nominated. Do get involved with thisChristmas appeal if youcan. If you would like toknow more about what theFoodbank do, please getin touch by visiting thewebsite at www.eastgrin-stead.foodbank.org.uk.

Surrey Young Carers,helping those who helpothersSurrey Young Carers pro-vides support for youngpeople up to age of 18 wholive in Lingfield, offeringregular care for a personin their family. They provideopportunities to socialisewith others in the same po-sition. They run issue basedgroups and workshops, in-cluding fun activities, givingcarers time out from caringand help reach their fullpotential.Surrey Young Carers alsogive carers a chance tohave their say and thethings that affect them. Torefer a young personplease visit www.surrey-youngcarers.org.uk, andfor more informationplease call 01483 568 269.

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Your LettersA message for Lingfield residents: Bread is not an appropriatefood for ducksDear Community News

With the agreement of the Parish Council chairman, I put the attachedposter [reprinted in this issue of CN] around Gun pond in Augusthaving seen a similar one on a weekend away.

Unfortunately, one was taken down by person or persons unknown onthe same day and a few days later the others were also removed.

No-one wants to spoil the fun of children feeding the ducks, but whole slices ofwhite bread left floating on the water or left on the paths and grass is not a greatidea for ducks or the environment, bearing in mind we’ve also had rat problems.

A few of us have discussed the possibility of providing proper duck food, knownas ‘Sprinkles’, but we need to consider whether it would attract more ducks if theylet their mates know, or would they keep the treats to themselves!!!

I bought a few Sprinkles, which are small pellets which float on the water for abouttwo hours but, in my experience, they only lasted as long as it took the ducks toreach where I have thrown them.

They can be bought online, and maybe we should try some and make themavailable at a small fee to cover costs, which could be no more than 50 pence.

Regarding the aeration of the water in the pond, only so much tap water can beput in at a time without killing the wildlife the pond contains, including the fish.Then there has to be a few weeks for it to mix in and be absorbed.

There is no leakage – as it’s an unlined natural pond – so evaporation is the bigproblem together with contamination through sunken bread and litter.

On one occasion in the spring over 60 bottles and glasses were removed fromjust one third of the pond area as well as numerous pieces of plastic and polythene.The latter two items can also cause problems for the ducks and fish.

Two water lilies and two dozen aerating plants were put into the pond at the sametime but they didn’t survive the nibbling by the ducks. If another attempt is madea cage or cages would need to be placed around the plants for some weeks toallow them to establish themselves.

Name and address supplied.

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Is there a drug problem in Lingfield – another resident speaksDear Community News

I have just read the article about the drug problem in Lingfield [printedin the last edition of CN] and I can assure you it is not just at the station.

The road I live on [situated near the station] has a particular problemwith drugs and the people who sell it don’t even attempt to hide it. Onmany occasions I have seen drug deals right outside my window.

Drugs attract anti-social behaviour and many times I have seen thepolice down my road asking people to move on. It has even got so badthat I have to check our garden to make sure there is nothing aboutbefore I can take my son out there to play. Something must be done about this!

Name and address supplied.

The Harold Peskett Garden at Jennings HallDear Community News,

My family and I are pleased to reportthat on 16th September this year weofficially opened The Harold PeskettGarden at Jennings Hall. About fortypeople attended the morning.

We’d like to thank everyone whodonated to help make this possible,also those who helped with the garden.

The boys from Cavendish House, with the help of Peter Watson, made anexcellent job of painting the seats and tables. Unfortunately, they could not attendthe opening ceremony as they were on holiday.

The cooks for meals on wheels andlunch club will enjoy using the herbsfrom the herb garden.

We hope all those hiring the JenningsHall will get pleasure from the garden.

Harold would be very pleased. Enjoy!

Thank you, Mahala Peskett.

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Communities Against Gatwick Noise andEmission: Have your say on aircraft noiseCAGNE, or Communities Against Gatwick Noise and Emission, has begun asurvey of local residents to gauge attitudes towards Gatwick’s aircraft noise inSussex, Surrey and Kent. “We encourage everyone that hearsaircraft noise, whether it be Gatwickarrivals, departures or both, to take partso that we can produce a trulyindependent survey of communities’attitudes towards aircraft noise,” saidSally Pavey, Chair of CAGNE. “This survey will then go forward to thegovernment as part of the Department for Transport’s call for evidence on howaircraft noise significantly affects lives, wellbeing and the impact it has on residents’sleep,” she added. The government recently released the long-awaited Clean Growth Strategy,published by BEIS (Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy), inrelation to plans to deliver the carbon reductions needed by the Climate Change Act.Sadly, said CAGNE, aviation has been “grouped in with shipping, leaving otherindustries to reduce carbon and ignoring the role aviation plays in hitting carbonreduction targets”.“A new runway at Gatwick would breach the carbon limits as set out by the ClimateChange Act, as would a new runway at Heathrow,” said Pavey. “It could be saidthat the report makes matters foggier as seems to wish to ignore theenvironmental impact aircraft movements has directly on climate change.” CAGNE committee members are already surveying residents about aircraft noise(see picture) asking if it’s improved or worsened since concentrated flight pathswere introduced. Communities do not have to wait for a visit from the CAGNEcommittee to take part. If you want to have your say, visitwww.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TMT5QC9. The survey will close at the end ofDecember. According to its website, CAGNE represents communities east and west ofGatwick airport that are, or might be, “negatively affected by aircraft noise andwould be impacted by the negative social, economic and environmental impacton the area of a possible second runway”. For more information visit www.cagne.org andwww.facebook.com/gatwickcagne cagnegatwick@gmail.com 07831 632 537

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Replanting in the Butterfly Garden We are very grateful to the Godstone company of “Wheels for Sure” and “Buy toLet Cars” for their generous sponsorship of the makeover for the central bed inthe Butterfly Garden.

Many of the shrubs had become overgrown and perennial geraniums hadenthusiastically covered and smothered some smaller plants.

We have retained some of the star plants and potted up others for replanting. Inthe Spring we shall plant selections of species to give a good range of pollen andnectar for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. We are aiming for aselection to give flowers from late winter to the following autumn.

The outer beds are to be retained as they are as they form an excellent,undisturbed habitat. The central bed will be less shady, sunnier and protectedfrom some of the wind by the outer beds. As it matures it should provide a goodhabitat for other wildlife.

Thank you to all those who donated plants for the original planting design byJeanne Paisley and volunteers who planted and tended them over many years.If anyone would like to celebrate or commemorate anything or anyone with newplants we would love to hear from you. We have a plant wish list in line with therecommendations of Butterfly Conservation.

Come and join our work parties:They are from 10am to 12 noon, meeting outside the allotments just off VicarageRoad, with the first one being Sunday, 26th October.

On Sunday, 19th November, there will be a special work party to celebrateNational Tree Week, with hedge laying and other important habitat work.

Tasks for all and families welcome, with Fairtrade refreshments. Please bringsome tools including loppers and wear old clothes.

Visit our website at www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk

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Dormansland Primary School Stories:Dear Diary, by Martha, age 9 (based on 'Beowulf')Dear Diary. Today I’ve felt every single emotion anyone could ever feel. I don’t know whereto begin. It all began when we were stuffing our faces full of luxurious, rich food when adeep voice boomed through the hall that we were feasting in. It was Uncle Hygelac.

“Stranger!” he shouted and at that very second, a short plump man shoved the door openand casually strolled along the great marble floor towards Hygelac. Everyone froze.Wanderer was his name. Deep silence. He took a seat without asking and looked around.With a horrifying expression on his old, gnarled face, he began to tell a terrifying tale.

“This is the tale of Denmark!” Wanderer began. I caught a glimpse of Uncle Hygelac spittinginto a bundle of straw by his feet. He was obviously not impressed to hear about his ‘oldenemies’, as he said. I don’t know why they are the enemy? Hasn’t Hrothgar saved hisfather’s skin already once?

Spooky Forest Description, by Harley, age 8In the deep fog, the grass wailed. The trees swished around everywhere in the forceful wind.Almost unbelievably, I thought I could see a dead, decaying tree about to fall. So, I ran away.Screamed at full volume. And breathed as fast as a racing car.

Pirate Story, by Rosie, age 7Jed was a sad pirate and he found it dreadful. All he ever wanted was a house that stoodstill. Each night he was laying in his horrible hammock dreaming about a house. Early onemorning Jed proudly announced that he was leaving. He said: “I want a house that standsstill.” His mum said: “Are you really sure?” So, he packed: a rope, an eyepatch, a peg leg, afake parrot, a heart, a sword, and a handkerchief.

He cycled down a road. Suddenly he stopped. There was a hedgehog upside down stuck insome mud, so he got his hat and scooped the hedgehog out. The hedgehog said: “You arekind – for a pirate.”

Jed answered: “I’m not really anymore because I’m looking for a house that stands still witha view from a hill and a roof that is blue like the sky.” The hedgehog asked: “Will you havea cardboard box?” “Of course,” he replied. Hedgehog went too.

It was not long before they came across a deer that had its head stuck in gorse. The deersaid: “You’re kind for a pirate!”

Jed answered: “I’m not really anymore because I’m looking for a house that stands still witha view from a hill and a roof that is blue like the sky and a cardboard box.”

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Lingfield Community Library The Guest House, Vicarage Road

www.surreycommunity.info/lingfieldcommunitylibrary

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 2pm-5pmThursday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm

Free membership includes WiFi and computeraccess

Programme of events and features:October “Crafts”,

November “Dyslexia”

Rhyme Time for Tinies, 11.00-11.30am ThursdayStory Time for 4 -7s, 3.30-4.00pm Thursday

As part of continuing plans to ensureLingfield Community Library is invitingto children, its children’s co-ordinator,Sheila Wall, is in regular contact withlocal schools through two-way visitsand email.

These paintings are by children fromLingfield College. The library iscurrently running a poetry competition.

We’re looking forward to reading thewinning poems, which will appear in theSpring 2018 edition of CN.

Arthur age 6

Bettie-Grace age 5

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‘Tis the season to be jolly, not jigglyChristmas is on its way, and as much as we love the parties, catching up withfriends and family, and sharing great food and drink, this can come at a price –weight gain. The price could be extra inches, that favourite dress that no longerfits, trousers that are now too tight, and a feeling of growing discomfort.As the festive atmosphere sets in we’re often tempted with sugary seasonalgoodies such as chocolates, sweets, and Christmas cake, which are all part ofChristmas. Add to this the parties – more alcohol and calorie-laden mixers – andit’s a potential recipe (excuse the pun!) for weight gain. If that wasn’t enough, we are usually less active over this period as the daysbecome shorter and colder and a warm blanket in front of the fire is way moreappealing than a visit to the gym or a brisk walk.Research suggests that it’s not just Christmas Day itself that causes you to pileon the pounds; it’s the extended festive season that runs from early Decemberand into January that can cause havoc. Even if you have only moderatelyoverindulged you’ll see the pounds pile on. So how can you ensure this doesn’thappen? How can you enjoy Christmas guilt free without having to pay for it onthe scales come January?Slimming World can help you, and show you how to have the things that makeChristmas so special without suffering the consequences of weight gain. Bystarting now, you can learn how very small changes in your food and drink couldmake a huge difference to weight loss, even whilst you are still partying andentertaining. You can have a fabulous Christmas and festive period, and a cracking New Yearand still feel amazing at the end of it with no weigh gain (or even a weight loss).Imagine starting 2018 looking and feeling great! Come join us at the Victoria SocialClub in Lingfield on Wednesdays 5.30pm and 7.30pm to find out more.This article was supplied by a Slimming World representative

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Kids’ activity page!Community News was contacted by 1st Lingfield & Dormansland Beavers to askwhether they could help us in some way, as part of achieving their ‘My WorldBadge’.

We asked them to create a kids’ activity page, and we’re delighted to introducetheir first item on the following page.

This is a game played with dice, created byJames Reilly, 7 years old.

The Lingfield & Dormansland Beaver Scoutsage range is 6 to 8 years old and they meet ona Wednesday from 4pm - 5.15pm

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What’s the number? Emergency – fire, police, ambulance 999 or 112Police (Surrey), non emergency 101Health• Lingfield Surgery (8:30am to 6:30pm) 01342 836 327• NHS (out of hours service) 111• Queen Victoria Hospital 01342 414 000• East Surrey Hospital 01737 768 511• Boots Chemist, Lingfield 01342 833 831Utilities (Emergency numbers)• Gas 0800 111 999• Waste Water (Southern) 0330 303 0368• Water (Sutton & East Surrey) 01737 772 000• Electricity (UK Power Networks) 0800 316 3105• Telephone – faults 0800 800 154Transport – rail, air, bus, coach• Gatwick Airport 0844 892 0322• Heathrow Airport 0844 335 1801• Lingfield Marathon Minibus 01342 870 261• Lingfield Minibus 01342 835 099• National Express Coaches 08717 818 181• National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950Councils• Tandridge District Council 01883 722 000• Lingfield Parish Council 01342 835 557• Dormansland Parish Clerk: Lynn Blake 01342 834 989• Surrey County Council 03456 009 009• Surrey County Council Highways Emergency 0300 200 1003Schools• Lingfield Primary School 01342 832 626• Dormansland Primary School 01342 832 359• Oxted School 01883 712 425• Lingfield College 01342 832 407Others• Citizens Advice Bureau 01883 715 525• The Samaritans 08457 909 090 - 24 hours

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East Grinstead Foodbankand the Lingfield Satelliteoperation

At the foodbank we continue to be busy. Our client numbers continue to grow,particularly families. So, even though one year doesn’t make a trend, this looks tobe a common theme across all Trussell Trust foodbanks.

There are now over 420 foodbanks in the UK. In the year to 31/3/2017 the Trustreported a 6% increase in clients/food parcels issued, but in areas where UniversalCredit is being rolled-out they reported a 16.8% increase in foodbank usage.

Within our foodbank, a client visits on average twice in a year.

Since starting in March 2015, our Lingfield Satellite has operated on the first andthird Friday of the month, from 1.30pm - 2.30pm in the Lingfield & DormanslandCommunity Centre. After a review we extended the opening times from September2016, to every Friday from 1pm to 3pm.

At a foodbank team meeting earlier last month, we decided to stop this mannedservice from the end of October 2017 after volunteer feedback. Typically, it wasonly one client per session who visited our satellite operation at the CommunityCentre.

However, I am keen to stress that we will continue to support those in the localcommunity who need our help, and are unable to travel to the Jubilee Centre,where our foodbank centre and warehouse is located.

A new procedure will be in place for those with foodbank vouchers arriving at theCommunity Centre from the 1st November 2017, which we hope will involve amore timely and client-appropriate service.

This planned change has been discussed with both the Community CentreManager and Lingfield Surgery who both understand and support this alterationin support.

If you have any questions please contact - Tony Cox, Foodbank Manager on eithermobile 07983 209 940 or email info@eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk

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Supporting our soldiers, sailors, airmen andtheir familiesDo you know someone who has servedin the armed forces who needssupport? Then help is just a phone callaway.

The SSAFA is a national military charityfor our soldiers, sailors, airmen, andtheir families, and helps support thosewho serve in our armed forces, thosewho used to serve, and the families ofboth.

If you need help, or know someone who could benefit, then the Caterham andTandridge division of SSAFA would like to hear from you.

Qualification for help is simple. Anyone who has completed one day’s paid servicein the Armed Forces, including Reservists, or those that did National Service mayapply, as well as their widows/widowers, or their dependent children.

SSAFA has helped many well-deserving cases to obtain disabilityequipment, respite breaks, basickitchen equipment, furniture, and hasassisted in finding accommodation.We have even helped arrangegardening.

Our trained caseworkers are non-judgmental and friendly, and anyinformation given is treated on a

confidential basis.

If you think you require help or know someone that does, please contact PaulBarlow on 01883 330 566 or Johnny van der Merwe on 01342 833 416.Alternatively, for more information visit our website www.ssafa.org.uk/surrey.

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Lingfield Evening WI – Visiting theChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-DaySaintsFor our August Summer Social,we very much enjoyed aguided tour of the local‘Mormon’ Temple and itsgardens in Newchapelfollowed by a delicious buffetlunch.

The grounds are on the site ofa garden previously designedby Gertrude Jekyll and the fourcurrent gardeners work hard tomaintain the very highstandards.

Our tour also included a visit tothe reception area of theTemple and an opportunity tofind out more about theTemple and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Talks at our evening meetings this year have included Rope Making in Felbridge,Knole and the Sackvilles and the Most Popular Indoor Activity (crossword puzzles).

Our meetings are usually held in the Jennings Hall (behind the Community Centre)in Lingfield at 8pm on the third Wednesday of every month. We usually have aspeaker followed by an opportunity to have a cup of tea or coffee and a chat beforea short business meeting when members are updated with Surrey CountyFederation events and news from the National Federation.

We also organise regular Games Evenings and an afternoon Craft Group.

Future Meetings for 2017:15th November – Annual Meeting13th December – Christmas Celebration

We’re happy to welcome visitors to our meetings at the Jennings Hall (fee £3). If you would like to learn more about LEWI ring Ann Stacey on 01342 832 988or Jane Chitty on 01342 834 051.

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Enjoy some festive rambling with the ESWDuring Christmas and the New Year ESW are planning some 10 specialwalks in support of the Ramblers Winter Festival of Walks which hasbeen organised across the UK for the past 25 years. If you have been out walking recently you will probably have come across somefootpaths which have become overgrown. Whilst this is always a problem in mid

summer, it has been made worse this year due tosubstantial budget cuts by Surrey C.C., with the result thatlittle vegetation cuts have been done by contractors. Well done then to our Volunteer Path Wardens andmembers of Ken's Krew, who have cleared a number oflocal paths at Outwood, South Nutfield, Lingfield,Godstone and Tandridge. The much used bridleway that links Godstone andJackass Lane, Tandridge was badly overgrown but is now

looking much better ESW lead 50 walks a month and a full walks programme canbe found at www.eastsurreywalkers.org.uk. Article and photo by Tony Pearson

Did your family live in the RH7 area duringand after the First World War?(Lingfield, Dormansland, Crowhurst, Blindley Heath)

Can You Help Us?The RH7 History Group are preparing an exhibition to mark the end of

World War 1 and its aftermath. The exhibition will be held in early June 2018. We are looking for the reminiscences of local families who lived through

the war and the years after hostilities had ceased.

Help us to record our local history for future generations:

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Paths for life: making the case for protectingpublic rights of way Lingfield and Dormansland are blessed to be surrounded by beautiful countrysidewith an excellent network of public footpaths providing access for our enjoymentof this lovely area. The land owned by the Lingfield Park Racecourse – which used to be the orchardsto the south of Lingfield – doesn’t have many public rights of way but is criss-crossed with informal paths, which have been used by locals for many years.Some long-time residents even remember walking through the old orchards.Regular and continued use over more than 20 years may be a good reason to tryto have these paths protected as public rights of way. Whilst the current ownersof the racecourse have tried to prevent any new paths being created with a formalnotice, the more relaxed attitude of the previous owners enabled the use of theseexisting “unofficial” paths to become well established.A group of residents and councillors from Lingfield and Dormansland are collectinginformation to see if some of these paths we use can be granted ‘Right of Way’status. This is especially important because of the possibility of large scale developmentthreatening the openness of the green belt immediately around our villages, andprotecting these paths is a way of keeping access to the countryside availableforever.If you have walked these paths across the racecourse land and can give someidea of dates and frequency of use, please come to the “pathfinding” sessions inthe Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre. Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre, Plaxton Room (upstairs)Wednesday, 8th November 10.30am to 12.30pmSaturday, 11th November 10.30am to 12.30pmYou can pop in to show us on the maps the paths you walk on, as well as fill in theofficial forms there and then to send off as evidence. If you have pictures youcould share of you or your family walking on the paths, so much the betterSurrey County Council Countryside Access Officer, Daniel Williams, is keen tohelp. Establishing formal Rights of Way takes time but providing access to thecountryside for all is his main objective, especially as it’s a cost-effective way oftaking exercise! Contact Liz Lockwood (01342 870508, or liz@lizlockwood.co.uk) for moreinformation. The forms are available at www.lizlockwood.co.uk

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Disco, Stationery, Cakes, Catering,Marquees also availablePersonal, Reliable Service,

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Call Annabel GrangeTelephone: 01342 892392 Mobile: 07717 527923www.butterfliesandbows.co.uk

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have provided a personal, friendly service for over 25 years. Our professional, experienced team is on hand for all your optical needs.

Call 01342 833 104 for more information, or to book an eye appointment.

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Member of British Association of Foot Health ProfessionalsStep by Step provides a highly professional foot care service, which is fully mobile, attending to all your foot care needs within the

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Sherwood Electrical Services Ltd.Your Local, Reliable Electrician

Inspection & Testing, Home Buyers Act Certification, Re-wires,Contemporary Lighting, Fuse Board Upgrades, Power & TV Sockets

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Supporting Fairtrade in Lingfield,Dormansland and everywherePromoting Fair Trade for producers in the Developing World and Fairtrade for Local ProducersHello Dear CN Readers, Hope Summer was a happy time for all of you. The highlight was of courseLINGFEST, a class event, so well organised with great musicians and stands anda really friendly, family feel! Greatly enjoyed! Thank you.Now in Autumn, Fairtrade LD holds its AGM and Speaker Evening, on Thursday,26th October, 7.00pm in St Bernard’s Church hall, Vicarage Road, Lingfield RH76EZ. There will be complimentary Fairtrade drinks at our reception and anopportunity to sample and purchase Fairtrade crafts.It’s a great chance to start your Christmas shopping! All of you are invited, pleaselet us know you are coming – email Fairtrade.RH7@gmail.com. The speaker isRobin Roth, CEO Traidcraft, who will tell us about how in recent times Traidcrafthas had to adapt to a shifting customer purchasing habit, Traidcraft’s recentsuccesses, his aspirations for the organisation, and hopes for Fairtrade.Continuing the Christmas theme, on Sunday, 26th November, will be ‘Stir-upSunday’ with a Fairtrade Christmas Pudding Making Party at SS Peter & PaulChurch in the Old Town, Lingfield. We provide the ingredients and you supply thebowl! There will be stalls selling Fairtrade food, crafts, cards and hot drinks. This isa great event and ever popular. Further information elsewhere in this edition of CN.Onwards, we look forward to Fairtrade Fortnight, 26th February to 11th March2018, always a lively time, when we will see our schools – Lingfield Primary,Dormansland Primary, Lingfield College Prep and Young Epilepsy – all taking partand celebrating the products we love from around the world and remembering thefarmers and producers who grow them.Products with the FAIRTRADE Mark not only provide a stable price for theseproducts but a premium too, so that communities may choose how to use it toprovide for their needs. The theme for Fairtrade Fortnight will be announced atthe national conference to be held on 7th October. In mentioning the NationalFairtrade Conference, this is always a huge event with a lively agenda, includinga panel discussion: What is the future of the Fairtrade Mark? We look forward toreporting back! In the last edition we wrote about BREXIT. We now hear that ‘theGovernment will use Brexit to cement Britain’s standing in the world and meet ourcommitments to the world’s poorest by securing their existing duty-free access toUK markets and providing new opportunities to increase trade links’. In closing, today we will enjoy the last of the tomatoes grown from plants webought at Dormansland Primary School and nurtured through the summer –delicious – and the sunflowers brightened our days too. Thank you Dormansland!Please continue your support of FAIRTRADE, and thank you all.

Lingfield United TrustChristmas Distribution 2017For the benefit of the Poor and Needy, aged 60 years or over residing in theAncient Parish of BALDWINS HILL, DORMANSLAND and LINGFIELD whohave lived in the Parish for at least five years.Application forms available from:Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre•St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Lingfield•St. John’s Church, Dormansland•Lingfield Library•Lingfield Surgery•

and on our website: www.lingfieldunitedtrust.org

Forms will be available from 16th October 2017Completed forms should be sent to the Clerk no later than 10th November 2017Clerk to The Trustees, Mrs. Marlene Hughes, Spindrift, Plaistow Street,Lingfield, RH7 6AL Charity Registration number: 1150971

Surrey Young CarersSurrey Young Carers provide support for youngpeople up to age of 18 who live in Lingfield Surreywho provide substantial regular care for a person intheir family. We provide opportunities to socialisewith others in the same position.

All our support and interventions inform and guidecarers in the caring journey and help then realise their aspirations.

We run issue based groups and workshops, including fun activities to givecarers time out from caring and help reach their full potential. We also givecarers a chance to have their say and the things that affect them.

To refer a young person to our service please visit our website www.surrey-youngcarers.org.uk to download an application form. For more information please call our office on 01483 568 269.

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Carers SupportIf you are a child or adult caring for someone at home or elsewhere who isill, frail or disabled and the care you provide is unpaid,

you are a CarerThere are a number of services available to carers across Surrey:

Surrey Council Adult Social Care Team 0300 200 1005 Local Independent Carers Support Contact Centre 03456 009 009

www.surrey.gov.uk or www.carersnet.org.uk

Meals on WheelsWe are looking for Volunteers to cook or

help out in their Kitchen

Cooking/helping in a friendly teamOnce every five weeks

Preparing freshly cooked lunchesFood hygiene training givenApprox 9.00am -12.00am Mon Tues Wed or Thu

Call Julie for a chat if you are interested on 01342 300 024 / 07887 930 473, or email juliecleaver@btinternet.com

Community information

Wanted - Amateur China RestorersWe are a small group of amateur china restorers and are now seeking newmembers to join us.

You need to have had no previous experience; but just a real interest inrestoring china ornaments, cups, plates, jugs, etc. to their former glory. Itreally is a fascinating hobby.

We meet at the Community Centre on Thursday mornings during term timeand accept commissions.

For further info or to attend call Angela Kirk – 01342 835 266

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Nimble FingersFeeling crafty? At Nimble Fingers we enjoy a range of crafts including:Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Paper folding, Card making, and more

Fridays 2pm - 4pmJennings Hall, High Street, Lingfield, RH7 6AB

We are a friendly group of crafters who enjoy meeting together to work on ourown projects, and help each other with any glitches in our stitches and of

course to chat.It’s £1 a visit which includes tea/coffee and a biscuit.

The first visit is free, so why not pop in to see what it’s like. For further information contact Sheila Marsh 01342 832 617

Sheila-Marsh@Tiscali.co.uk

Community information

Community SupportCARE for Lingfield, Crowhurst and Dormansland

If you are elderly or infirm and cannot afford other forms of help when needinga lift to a medical appointment, shopping or essential gardening jobs done.

Ring CARE on 01342 410 086 between 9am and 2pmCrossroads

Caroline Williams or Penny Burns 01883 714 641Lunch Club

Jean Morrell 01342 833 079Hearing aid cleaning and new batteries

Susan Millidge 01342 836 879If you only need batteries visit the Community Centre 01342 833 893

Cavendish House Trust charity shop(formerly Monica Cantwell Trust)

At 11 East Grinstead Road, Lingfield (next to Costa Coffee)Clothing, books, bric-a-brac, soft furnishingsOpen 9:30am to 4:30pm Monday - Saturday

A truly local charity supporting Cavendish House in Saxby’s Lane, a home foradults with learning difficulties.

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The Darby and Joan ClubEvery Tuesday 1:30pm to 3:45pm

Entertainment, Meeting people, Outings,Meals out, Quizzes, Tea, Coffee & Biscuits, Raffles, BingoVenue: The Jennings Hall (formerly the Day Centre)

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Crowhurst Parish Council NewsForthcoming meetings of the Parish Council are on:Monday 20th November 2017Monday 18th December 2017 (Planning)Monday 15th January 2018

Crowhurst Neighbourhood PlanThe Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group have worked hard, together with thelocal community, to produce the Crowhurst Neighbourhood Plan which aims tosafeguard our beautiful rural environment for future generations and will bereleased for community consultation during the late Autumn / Winter 2017. Weinvite the whole of Crowhurst Community to get involved in the consultationprocess.

Crowhurst – HistoryCrowhurst is a small rural Parish of 2112 acres steeped in farming history, havingevolved from a large number of small farms with many labourers to a few largefarms with diminishing number of employees, as mechanisation and technologyimprove efficiency.

The first mention of Crowhurst in the history books was in 1189 as “Craueherst’meaning ‘crow wood’. Formation as a separate parish from associated documentssuggests a 13th century date.

The bounds of any parish reflect much ancient history; the western boundary isa long straight hedgerow, doubtless the edge of an early estate. The southernboundary generally follows streams, old tracks and hedgerows, but has an odddeviation, part explained by a river and a mill. The eastern boundary follows theformer edge of Staffhurst Wood and Dwelly Lane (a pre Roman trackway leadingto the Iron Age camp at Dry Hill). The northern boundary is ‘the river of gippes’(Gibbs Brook).

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The Probus Club of Dormansland and DistrictOur meeting in July was a talk by Colin Brown on the History of Ordinance Survey.Because of the continued threat of war from across the English Channel in thelast years of the 1700s, the King ordered the southern coast to be mapped. Kentwas the first to be started in 1801 and it took three years. They were drawn using‘Triangulation’ and engraved in reverse onto copper plate at a scale of two inchesto one mile. The first were sold for three guineas, about three weeks wages. Thesecond map was of Essex and took William Mudge and his team another fouryears to complete.

Colin brought us right up to date with fascinating stories and explained it was allnow publicly owned by the National Map Centre. Updates occur nearly every sixweeks and many maps are now printed for specific tasks. They still produce mapsfor war and its work also embraces satellites and satnavs.

The August meeting was organised by our immediate past chairman, ColinGourlay. To our surprise he had arranged for eight members of the E.G. UkuleleClub to attend, and after a short talk by their leader, Mike Davies, they proceededto play a selection of songs. Was this a first for our club to partake in communitysinging? Mike explained how the ukulele was originally made in Portugal andtaken as a gift for the King of Hawaii in the 19th Century. In the 1930s it becamepopular in the UK with George Formby, and last year some 1.25 million were soldin the US alone.

Some 40 members attended our September meeting when the subject was ‘TheHidden Cost of Convenience to our Health’. The speaker was Alan Cooke, fromUK Radiation, who presented us with facts about radiation given out by what isnow everyday equipment used by all of us, such as baby alarms, mobile andcordless phones, microwave ovens, computer routers and anything ‘wireless’.

He brought measuring equipment and demonstrated the radiation given off by acordless phone base unit commonly on a drawer unit next to the bed. Have youbeen getting headaches, disturbed sleep and feeling tired? He suggested goingback to the old type of ‘wired’ telephone and see if there was a difference. Acomputer router supplying computers/printers or television were also particularlydangerous. Alan wanted to know why we allowed such high radiation in ourhouses and gave values for other countries far lower than the UK.

How many people are aware of the health warning on every mobile phone (go tosettings and dig deep). The next high-risk item to enter our homes are SmartMeters. We all have the option not to accept them and evidence shows that where

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Autumn & Winter Flower Club EventsFrom picking up tips from an award-winning floral designer, tocreating your own festive wreath, there’s plenty for all you flowerlovers and crafters this season.

30th Oct*: Floral design demonstration ‘The Master and I’ with 2017 RHSChelsea Gold Winner Sue Flight *please note the date change

27th Nov: Floral design demonstration ‘Have You Ever Stopped to Wonder’with Gill Smaggasgale

11th Dec: Christmas Wreath Workshop and Social. Make your ownChristmas wreath, ready to greet your guests for the festive season!Lots of tips and advice, and festive fun too. Book your place now.

22nd Jan: Floral design demonstration ‘Floral Theatre’ with Sachiko PearceMembers enjoy free floral demonstrations and free or subsidised workshopsand trips. If you’re a non-member, you’re always welcome to join in witheverything too, starting from just £5 for floral design demonstrations.E: info@LingfieldFlowerClub.com T: Karil 01342 832 038www.facebook.com/LingfieldFlowerClub

they have been installed, after a few weeks the novelty wears off and people donot look at them.

However, consider the microwaves being emitted every few minutes to a distantmast for onward transmission. All the waves going through numerous walls, roomsand you. Overhead power lines and telephone masts surround us so you cannotget away from it. His advice was to be aware of the hazards, eliminate if possibleor reduce the risk.

In October we have a talk by Bob Cruthers entitled ‘Doctor at Sea’, and inNovember Janet Bateson on ‘The East India Company’. The Club has no meetingin December but holds its Christmas Lunch at Barnsgate Manor with wives andpartners. New members are always welcome.

We meet on the second Thursday of each month at 10.15am for 10.30am at theMemorial Hall, Dormansland and finish at noon. A buffet lunch is available anddrinks at the bar

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Lingfield Surgery News:Winter’s on the way, so bookyour flu vaccinationsCancelling clinical appointmentsLingfield Surgery would like to remind patients to please cancel unwanted Doctor,Nurse or Phlebotomy appointments so that we can offer these to other patients.

Our wasted appointments are still running at over 150 per month, which is theequivalent of five full days for a GP or Nurse. There are many patients who wouldgladly fill these slots.

Flu vaccinations 2017Lingfield Surgery would like to remind all patients aged 65 or over and at-riskgroups to please book your appointment for your free flu vaccination. Thededicated flu clinics will have ended by the time this goes to print but our nurseswill be happy to see you in normal weekday clinics. Please contact the surgery tobook your appointment.

Our nurses will also check to see if you require additional preventative treatmentssuch as Shingles vaccinations, Pneumococcal vaccinations, blood pressurechecks etc.

Parents, please also remember to book appointments for children who are aged2 and 3. Please contact the surgery to confirm that your child is eligible for thefree flu vaccine and we will book your appointments.

Christmas 2017The surgery will be closed on Monday, 25th and Tuesday, 26th December andalso on Monday, 1st January 2018. All dates aside from these will be normalsurgery hours. During the holiday closure period call NHS 111 for medical adviceand 999 for emergencies.

Please submit your prescriptions for the Christmas period by Monday, 18thDecember to ensure that they are processed before the holiday closure period.

Lingfield Surgery 01342 836 327 www.lingfieldsurgery.nhs.uk

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What’s on locally

Eden Valley Museum Current Exhibitions

Digging Up the PastRoundhead or Cavalier?

Read about it in this area and decide which you would have been!

A Potted HistoryAn exhibition of local crested china.

Both exhibitions until 22nd December. New exhibitions start February 201801732 868 102 www.evmt.org.uk

East Grinstead Art Society 8th November Demonstration: Figure Drawing with Ursula Stone

22nd November Workshop: Christmas Celebration10th January Demonstration: Critique one painting with local artist

24th January Workshop: Practice your own technique

Visitors of all ages and abilities welcome £3 per meeting non-members or £20 annual membershipVenue: East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead RH19 3LT

Contact Wendy Vick 01342 311 093 wmv85@outlook.comor Shami Jerome shamijerome@hotmail.com

Notice of Firework Display at Lingfield Park

November 4th: 19:30-20:00 hrs – 15-minute display for annual Bonfire Night.

Any enquiries, please contact info@lingfieldpark.co.ukor call 01342 834 800.

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What’s on locally

The Friends of the College of St Barnabas

Autumn FairSaturday, 18th November, 10am - 12 noon

Venue: College of St Barnabas, Blackberry Lane, Lingfield RH7 6NJ

Proceeds towards sound enhancement between areas of the college; alsosocial events and outings for the elderly residents.

“Lewes and Bonfire Night”Monday, 13th November, 8pm

Andy Lewis looks at Lewes and the bonfire experienceVisitors are welcome to attend (£2.50 per person).

Venue: Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre, Lingfield RH7 6AB Doors open 7.30pm, talk starts at 8pm.

Felicity Pool, Secretary felicitypoo01@gmail.com 01342 832 519Check our website www.rh7.org

The Woodhouse Centre

Autumn FairThursday, 9th November, 10am - 12 noon

Cakes - Collectables - Gifts - Raffle - Jewellery - Books - Fancy Goods Venue: Hoskins Road, Oxted RH8 9HT

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Bluebell Railway Carol ServiceSaturday, 2nd December at 7.30pm

Join us for Christmas Carols with the Bluebell Railway Band

Venue: Horsted Keynes Station01825 720 800 www.bluebell-railway.co.uk

What’s on locally

East Grinstead Choral Society

Last Night of the Christmas PromsSaturday, 2nd December at 7pm

All your favourite carols and festive music, with a surprise finale!

Venue: Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre, De La Warr Rd, East Grinstead RH19 3BS

Tickets : Adult £15, Student £801342 302 000 www.chequermead.org.uk

Lingfield Silver Band

Christmas ConcertSaturday, 16th December at 7.30pm

Join Lingfield’s local village band for an evening of festive music Venue: St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Old Town, Lingfield RH7 6AH

Tickets on the door: £7, Concessions £6www.lingfieldsilverband.co.uk

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Recognising Local Heroes in TandridgeThe local heroes of Tandridge community were celebrated onSaturday, 9th September at the ‘Local Heroes Awards’, hosted at theTandridge Volunteers’ Fair. The event was a new initiative designedto recognise the invaluable help and support given by volunteers in our community.The Lingfest Team were nominated for the ‘Team’ Award, while the LingfieldDarby & Joan Club Team were also nominated. Meanwhile, Lingfield’s ownMargaret and Chris Vasey, Sara Watson, and Mrs Pat Smith also were allnominated for the ‘Service Up To 10 Years’ Award. The awards were presented by local dignitaries including Tandridge VoluntaryService Council Chairman Peter Damesick, who said: “We are delighted tocelebrate the outstanding commitment of local volunteers and to raise the profileof the voluntary sector in Tandridge by running this event. It is good to see somany local charities represented here today.” Councillor David Hodge CBE, Leader of Surrey County Council, said: “The judgingprocess was extremely difficult as there were so many good entries. I would liketo congratulate each nominee and extend my heartfelt thanks to all our localvolunteers.”Bruce Reed, winner of the ‘Lifetime’ Award, said: “I am delighted, excited and

grateful that the work of 42 years, 31 as chairman, creatinga thriving and well-equipped enterprise with the help of myteam of Trustees, has been publicly recognised.”Stephanie Watson, winner of the ‘Young Volunteer’ Award,said: “I was so surprised and pleasedto win the award. I really enjoyvolunteering with Challengers. It isextremely rewarding to support

disabled children and young people and see them enjoyingthemselves and taking part in activities and trips out. I didn’tanticipate how much I would get out of volunteering and

would recommend it. It is an admirableway to contribute to the community.”Roy Jones, a volunteer driver for the North Tandridge CarScheme won the Tandridge District Council Chairman’sAward, for an ‘invisible hero’. He said it “was a bit of asurprise to win but it was brilliant and I hope they do it againnext year!”Other winners included ‘Service Up To 5 Years, Award –

Peter Lloyd, ‘Service Up To 10 Years’ Award – Mark Jones, and the ‘Team

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Become a ‘Conversation Partner’and help stroke victimscommunicateStrokes affect 150,000 people living in the UK every year and 367,000 people livewith a communication disability after a stroke.

Imagine not being able to speak and being unable to engage in conversationswith family, friends, neighbours and colleagues. It makes people feel helpless,isolated and incredibly lonely.

Tandridge Voluntary Service Councilworks in partnership with FirstCommunity Health and Care to trainvolunteers for the ‘ConversationPartner Scheme’ to support peopleliving at home with aphasia(communication disability after stroke).

Visiting someone with aphasia once a week for a chat and a cup of tea can makea world of difference to their lives.

Do you have an hour to spare each week to become a ‘Conversation Partner’and help someone in this way?

If you are interested in becoming a ‘Conversation Partner’ the training sessionswill be held on Thursday 24th October 1pm to 4pm and Tuesday 31st October1pm to 4pm, at the Community Hub, 1st Floor Library Building, 14 GreshamRoad, Oxted RH8 0BQ.

Volunteering is a truly rewarding experience, and for more information, pleasecontact Lucy Darlow, Conversation Partner Co-ordinator, Mobile: 07796 307286, email: befriending@TVSC.org.uk.

Award’ went to the Caterham Festival Committee.The Volunteers’ Fair was a great success and is set to become an annual eventto provide the opportunity for anyone who is considering volunteer work to comeand see how they could make a real difference in their community by meetinglocal voluntary organisations and discussing the options available. Anyone interested in seeing what volunteering opportunities are available shouldget in touch with their local volunteer centre. For more information: www.tvsc.org.uk E: info@tvsc.org.uk T: 01883 722 593.

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Thinking of eating out this Christmas and NewYear? If so, here are some pointersThe Star Inn Church Road,Lingfield, RH7 6AHTel: 01342 832 364 email: info@thestarlingfield.co.ukweb: www.thestarlingfield.co.uk“A classic country pub setting in the village of Lingfield”

The WiremillWire Mill Lane, Felbridge, RH7 6HJTel:01342 832 263email: hello@thewiremill.co.uk web: www.thewiremill.co.uk“Offering a Christmas breakfast this year”

Royal Oak57-61 High Street, Dormansland, RH7 6PUTel:01342 836 611email: royaloakdormansland@gmail.comweb: royaloakdormansland.co.uk“A friendly country pub with good food”

Old House at HomeWest Street, Dormansland, RH7 6QPTel:01342 836 828web:www.oldhouseathome.co.uk“A traditional pub that prides itself on excellent food &service”

The Plough InnPlough Road, Dormansland, RH7 6PSTel:01342 832 933email:pumpkinpub@btconnect.com“Offering freshly produced food seven days a week”

Blacksmiths HeadNewchapel Road, Lingfield, RH7 6LETel:01342 833 697email:info@theblacksmithshead.co.uk“A traditional country pub experience”

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