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Issue 64 – December 2015

In this issue

TW11

Local Notice Board Secrets of Christmas Entertaining

Festive PantomimesPositive Ageing

Councillor’s UpdateWorld of Wine

Landmark Arts Centre

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D ECEMBER’S here and Santa’s on his way. While I know it’s all too easy to get overwhelmed by the

expectations that go with the season, if we can just manage to stay on the right side of the stress, it’s such a

lovely time of year. Holidays; celebrating with loved ones; kids having so much fun, after all, if you took Christmas away it would leave a rather dark and depressing month. So for me a bit of glitter and some sequins are very much appreciated.

Sophie from the Dinner Set shares some great advice for Christmas entertaining on page 6. You can achieve the wow factor without the woe factor if you follow her seven tips. How ever you are planning to celebrate, I wish you luck, peace and patience, perfect it will never be, but it can always be fun.

I hope you enjoy this edition of TW11 and wish you a very Happy Christmas. I look forward to seeing you again next year.

This monthSecrets of Christmas Entertaining Pages 6 & 7

Food & DrinkThe Seven Secrets of Christmas EntertainingChristmas is the time to bring friends and family together, to enjoy home-cooked meals over a glass (or three) of something cold, wet and alcoholic with your favourite people. The reality is we’re hopping frantically between last minute work deadlines, the work do (where we had one too many and danced YMCA with the accounts guy), children’s nativity plays, a sick bug and present hunting with a hangover (for which we blame the accounts guy).

Here are seven secrets of the effortless host to help you sail through the silly season:1. PREPARATION MAKES PERFECTThe seasoned host pre-prepares 80% of a dinner party. We’re making stews, pies and lasagne that

pair beautifully with green salads. Even a risotto can be cooked 75% of the way and finished off last minute.

2. EASY NIBBLESIt’s worth having a few easy nibbles to roll out to keep hungry guests from distracting you while you cook. For homemade, try prosciutto wrapped grissini or roasting almonds gently in olive oil, sea salt and paprika. For ready-made, a plate of charcuterie or stuffed olives in a decorative bowl

both work a treat.

3. SHOP AROUND FOR BUBBLES Christmas loves bubbles. Perfect for a drinks party, pre-dinner drinks or with pudding - and they don’t need to cost the earth so shop around. Here are 3 of our favourites:Cava - Cava is making a comeback. We’re

drinking Waitrose’s deliciously dry Cava Brut NV (£6.99/bottle). Great on its own, even better with orange juice for a Mimosa, peach

purée for a Bellini or a splash of fruit vodka (we’re drinking Sipsmith’s Damson vodka.Chapeldown sparkling wine (£20/bottle from Waitrose and Majestic, look out for offers). Wills and Kate served this fancy fizz at their wedding and they know a thing or two about bubbles.

Drappier champagne - an incredibly luxurious Bollinger style bubbly. Favoured by General Charles de Gaulle, you’ll be in good company quaffing this. Retails at £30 (or £20 at Majestic when you buy a few…)

4. EMPLOY A SECRET AGENTLemon is every chef’s secret 3rd seasoning agent. The lemony acidity adds an extra dimension to anything from your Christmas gravy to your veg, curries and salads.5. ANYONE CAN MATCH WINESSimply match the richness of a dish to the boldness of a wine. Delicate flavours like fish need subtle whites (think Sauvignon) or gently reds (like Beaujoulais and Pinot Noir). Strong meaty flavours need big thumping reds (head for the Bordeaux). Wine can create great conversation around the table so get a variety ask your guests’ opinion.

6. GET SAUCYA good sauce will save you - it can hide a myriad of cooking disasters but it’s more than that. An average dinner can shine with a great

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Contents

Welcome – Page 1

Events Calendar –Page 2

Notice Board – Page 4

Secrets of Christmas Entertaining – Page 6

Local Events – Page 8

Festive Pantomimes – Pages 10 & 12

Children’s Activities – Pages 14 & 16

The Beauty of Ageing – Page 18

Sir John Fitz and ‘The Bloudie Booke’ –

Pages 20 & 22

World of Wine – Page 24

Councillor’s Update – Page 26

Landmark Arts Centre – Page 28

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Events Calendar December 2015

Elleray Hall Lunch see p4

Teddington WI

see p8

Young

Writers

Deadline

see p4

Christmas Crackers

see p8

Tree Sale see p8

Dead Parrot see p4

TFL Deadline see p4

Semele- see p8Concert see p4

Deadline to book an ad in TW11 or tell us about an up-coming

event

Ice Rink

Opens

see p8

Tree Sale see p8

Concert see p8

Exhibition Starts

see p8

Carols & Festival- see p23

Snowman see p28

Budapest Cafe

Orchestra see p28

Carols By Candlelight

see p28

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Have your say - TFL want to know what you think of the proposal to increase frequency of the 481 bus that runs between Kingston and W

Middlesex University Hospital. From a bus every 60mins to one every

30mins, Mon to Sat daytimes and a new hourly Sun daytime service. Complete the online survey at

consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/48, email [email protected] or

write to Freepost TFL Consultations by Friday 18 December.Friday 25th December,

11am – 3.30pmChristmas Day LunchFor many years Churches Together in Teddington have provided lunch for older people on Christmas Day. They’re delighted that they have again been offered the use of Elleray Hall for Christmas 2015.You are very welcome to join them for lunch and some informal entertainment. Transport can be provided for those who need it.If you would like to attend, please call Rachel Pim on 0208 979 2604Elleray Hall, Elleray Road.

Tuesday December 8th, from 6.30pm

Christmas Cabaret & ComedyCome & kick-off the festive season with a very special cabaret & comedy night at Shambles Restaurant. Featuring Viv Groskop, David Mills, Tamar Broadbent & Laurence OwenTickets: £20. thedeadparrotsociety.co.uk. Shambles, 83-85 High St, TW11 8HG

Down’s Syndrome Association Christmas Concert Tuesday 8th December from 7.30pm Normansfield Theatre, TeddingtonPresenting a mix of dance from Larondina Dance Co; music from The Richmond Music Trust; and song from the Marble Hill Singers with readings from a few special guests throughout the evening.

Tickets: £20 adults, £15 concs, £10 under 12s. Price includes an arrival drink. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 0333 121 2300 and asking for Fundraising. For further info email [email protected] or visit downs-syndrome.org.uk.

YOUNG WRITERS – Could you be the Richmond-upon-Thames Young

or Junior Laureate? Arts Richmond’s Young Writers’ Festival is open to all

young people living (or at school) in the borough. It is a chance to show off

writing skills in any form – stories, descriptive writing, poems, playlets, lyrics,

whatever the imagination can devise! (not exceeding 500 words)

There are four age groups with prizes for each.

Arts Richmond will appoint a Young Laureate (Prize £200) and Junior Laureate

(Prize £100) who will be offered opportunities throughout the year to write

about events throughout the borough and build priceless experience for CVs.

Deadline for Entries: 11th December

[email protected]. Further information, including rules and

details of last year’s winners on their website. artsrichmond.org.uk

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Food & Drink

The Seven Secrets of Christmas Entertaining

Christmas is the time to bring friends and family together, to enjoy home-cooked meals over a glass (or three) of something cold, wet and alcoholic with your favourite people. The reality is we’re hopping frantically between last minute work deadlines, the work do (where we had one too many and danced YMCA with the accounts guy), children’s nativity plays, a sick bug and present hunting with a hangover (for which we blame the accounts guy).

Here are seven secrets of the effortless host to help you sail through the silly season:

1. PREPARATION MAKES PERFECTThe seasoned host pre-prepares 80% of a dinner party. We’re making stews, pies and lasagne that pair beautifully with green salads. Even a risotto can be cooked 75% of the way and finished off last minute.

2. EASY NIBBLESIt’s worth having a few easy nibbles to roll out to keep hungry guests from distracting you while you cook. For homemade, try prosciutto wrapped grissini or roasting almonds gently in olive oil, sea salt and paprika. For ready-made, a plate of charcuterie or stuffed olives in a decorative bowl both work a treat.

3. SHOP AROUND FOR BUBBLES Christmas loves bubbles. Perfect for a drinks party, pre-dinner drinks or with pudding - and they don’t need to cost the earth so shop around. Here are three of our favourites:

Cava - Cava is making a comeback. We’re drinking Waitrose’s deliciously dry Cava Brut NV (£6.99/bottle). Great on its own, even better with orange juice for a Mimosa, peach

purée for a Bellini or a splash of fruit vodka (we’re drinking Sipsmith’s Damson vodka).

Chapeldown sparkling wine (£20/bottle from Waitrose and Majestic, look out for offers). Wills and Kate served this fancy fizz at their wedding and they know a thing or two about bubbles.

Drappier champagne - an incredibly luxurious Bollinger style bubbly. Favoured by General Charles de Gaulle, you’ll be in good company quaffing this. Retails at £30 (or £20 at Majestic when you buy a few…)

4. EMPLOY A SECRET AGENTLemon is every chef’s secret 3rd seasoning agent. The lemony acidity adds an extra dimension to anything from your Christmas gravy to your veg, curries and salads.

5. ANYONE CAN MATCH WINESSimply match the richness of a dish to the boldness of a wine. Delicate flavours like fish need subtle whites (think Sauvignon) or gentle reds (like Beaujoulais and Pinot Noir). Strong meaty flavours need big thumping reds (head for the Bordeaux). Wine can create great conversation around the table so get a variety and ask your guests’ opinion.

6. GET SAUCYA good sauce will save you - it can hide a myriad of cooking disasters but it’s more than that. An average dinner can shine with a great


Sophie Edginton is founder of the thedinnerset.com – the social tool for easy entertaining

sauce. It not only brings flavour but also brings the plate alive with colour and patterns. Pre-prepare a special sauce to compliment your dish - a jus or gravy with meat, a butter, cream or lemon sauce with fish. A raspberry coulis for dessert can be made in seconds by whizzing some fruit in the blender with a pinch of sugar.

7. SIMPLE EXTRA TOUCHES TURN A MEAL INTO A BANQUETIt can be as simple as a candle (overhead lights favour no-one), a humble bunch of flowers or some hand-picked holly on the table. Sharing

dishes work really well too. Try a simple cheeseboard- 3-5 cheeses on a chopping board with a few grapes and crackers. Or for a rustic informal

feel, bake a Camembert sprinkled with honey, garlic and herbs for everyone to dip some rustic crusty bread into. A beautiful Asian flowering tea makes an easy alternative and an elegant talking point. And even the fullest guest will tell you that they have a separate compartment for chocolate…

Wishing you a happy entertaining season,Sophie and The Dinner Set Team.


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Events

Sat 5th December 9am - 12 noonChristmas Tree Sale and FairChristmas trees, Santa’s grotto, mulled wine,

homemade cakes, Christmas puddings, face

painting and lots more besides.

Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School,

Normansfield Avenue, Teddington TW11 9RP

Saturday 5th December – Tuesday 24th January (except Xmas Day), 9am – 8pmRichmond Rink & ExhibitionSkating next to Strawberry Hill House is a truly

magical experience which is very hard to beat.

The House will have special opening times with

tours for skaters.

This year Richmond Rink will be hosting an

exhibition of photographs of ice skating from

the Sports Drome – Richmond Ice Rink – which

closed in 1992. richmondrink.com. All ages. Book

online or come along. See website for prices.

Strawberry Hill House, 268 Waldegrave Rd, TW1 4ST

Wednesday 9th DecemberTeddington WIChristmas Social

Contact: [email protected]

Constitutional Club, 5 Stanley Rd, TW11

Friday 11th - Sunday 13th Dec, 7.30pm SemeleSingers and musicians from Isleworth Baroque

present this production of Handel’s version of

this story taken from Greek mythology.

Tickets for all shows are £15 from 0333 1212

300 (Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm) or online at

langdondowncentre.org.uk

Saturday 12th Dec, 9.30am – 12.30pmChristmas Tree SaleCompetitively priced, top quality non-drop

Nordman fir trees for 4-6ft. Plus festive

refreshments, home bakes and bacon butties.

25% of sales go to the PTA to support

Teddington School, Broom Road

Saturday 12th December, 7.30pmChristmas CrackersIn Harmony present this popular annual feast

of Christmas music including an ancient and

modern, traditional and new, but wholly

gorgeous programme selection. Come prepared

to sing! Proceeds in aid of Shooting Star Chase.

Tickets £10, £5 on the door, tel 0208 255 4947 or

email [email protected]

United Reformed Church, Hampton Hill High St.

Sunday 13th December, 7pmChristmas Concert of Carols Collis Choral Singers present festive music

by Candlelight. The programme will include

works by Bruckner, Fauré, Handel, Monteverdi

and Mozart as well as carols for audience

participation. Tickets £8 (children with

adult free), concessions £5 on the door.

collischoralsingers.org

St Mark’s Church, St Mark’s Road, TW11 9DE.

Friday 18th to Thursday 31st DecemberChristmas ExhibitionArtists Kitty Wass and Joyce Newman, present

abstract landscapes and still life paintings, also

jewellery, prints and cards.

The Fountain Gallery, 26 Bridge Road, Hampton

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Festive Pantomimes

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The Adventures of Dick Whittington and His CatFriday 11th – Saturday 19th December

This new version of

the traditional story,

presented by the

Richmond Shakespeare

Society, follows Dick

and his Cat from their

home village to London,

and then on to Morocco.

With Dame and Principal

Boy, and many others

(including some surprises), this pantomime

brings you all the usual seasonal delights,

culminating in a talent contest to choose the next

Mayor of London. Little ones in the audience will

be invited to join in the contest, with a song or

dance, or telling a joke.

Richmond Shakespeare Society, The Mary Wallace Theatre, The Embankment, Twickenham, TW1 3DUrichmondshakespeare.org.uk

Box Office: 020 8744 0547

Sleeping BeautySaturday 5th – Saturday 12th DecemberAn old fashioned

modern pantomime

for children of all

ages… Join the cast

of the Teddington

Theatre Club for the

magical christening

of Princess Beauty

and watch in wonder

as the three good

Fairies bless the

baby. But whatever

you do, don’t tell the evil Winter Fairy......

Cheer and boo this traditional fairy story packed

with all the pantomime goodies you’d expect,

such as jokes, sing-a-longs and plenty of ‘behind

yous’. Plus a few you wouldn’t. Did someone

say dragon?

Teddington Theatre Club, Hampton Hill Theatre, 90 High Street, TW12 1NZ teddingtontheatreclub.org.uk

Box Office: 0845 838 7529

A Christmas CarolTuesday 1st December – Sunday 3rd January

Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas. He hates

charity, he hates carol singers and more than

anything he hates spending money. But this

is a year like no other as Scrooge is propelled

on a helter-skelter, supernatural ride through

Christmases past, present and future. From

carefree youth to misguided greed, from

snowscapes to city streets, this is an epic

adventure of the imagination. Will Scrooge open

his heart to the true spirit of Christmas before

it’s too late?

The Rose Theatre Kingston, 24-26 High Street, KT1 1HL rosetheatrekingston.org

Box Office: 020 8174 0090

Santa Claus and the Night Before ChristmasTuesday 1st – Thursday 24th DecemberIt’s Christmas Eve and whilst most children are

hanging up their stockings, there are a few boys

Festive Pantomimes


The Adventures of Dick Whittington and His CatFriday 11th – Saturday 19th December

This new version of

the traditional story,

presented by the

Richmond Shakespeare

Society, follows Dick

and his Cat from their

home village to London,

and then on to Morocco.

With Dame and Principal

Boy, and many others

(including some surprises), this pantomime

brings you all the usual seasonal delights,

culminating in a talent contest to choose the next

Mayor of London. Little ones in the audience will

be invited to join in the contest, with a song or

dance, or telling a joke.

Richmond Shakespeare Society, The Mary Wallace Theatre, The Embankment, Twickenham, TW1 3DUrichmondshakespeare.org.uk

Box Office: 020 8744 0547

Sleeping BeautySaturday 5th – Saturday 12th DecemberAn old fashioned

modern pantomime

for children of all

ages… Join the cast

of the Teddington

Theatre Club for the

magical christening

of Princess Beauty

and watch in wonder

as the three good

Fairies bless the

baby. But whatever

you do, don’t tell the evil Winter Fairy......

Cheer and boo this traditional fairy story packed

with all the pantomime goodies you’d expect,

such as jokes, sing-a-longs and plenty of ‘behind

yous’. Plus a few you wouldn’t. Did someone

say dragon?

Teddington Theatre Club, Hampton Hill Theatre, 90 High Street, TW12 1NZ teddingtontheatreclub.org.uk

Box Office: 0845 838 7529

A Christmas CarolTuesday 1st December – Sunday 3rd January

Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas. He hates

charity, he hates carol singers and more than

anything he hates spending money. But this

is a year like no other as Scrooge is propelled

on a helter-skelter, supernatural ride through

Christmases past, present and future. From

carefree youth to misguided greed, from

snowscapes to city streets, this is an epic

adventure of the imagination. Will Scrooge open

his heart to the true spirit of Christmas before

it’s too late?

The Rose Theatre Kingston, 24-26 High Street, KT1 1HL rosetheatrekingston.org

Box Office: 020 8174 0090

Santa Claus and the Night Before ChristmasTuesday 1st – Thursday 24th DecemberIt’s Christmas Eve and whilst most children are

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Festive Pantomimes (continued)

and girls who

are not! They

don’t believe

in Santa and

with Christmas

morning fast

approaching

cheeky

elves Charlie

and Kara must help Santa prove that he is

indeed real! A unforgettable experience which

includes bubbles and the magical moment

when snowflakes fall over the audience, this

interactive show is a must-see over the festive

season. As an added Christmas treat, all of the

good boys and girls in the audience will meet

Santa after the show and receive a special

present of their own.

New Wimbledon Studio, The Broadway, SW19 1QGatgtickets.com

Box Office: 0844 871 7646

CinderellaFriday 4th December – Sunday 10th January

BAFTA award

winning

actress

Hayley Mills

will make her

panto debut

as the Fairy

Godmother,

with the

nation’s favourite dame Matthew Kelly as one

half of the Ugly Sisters, joined by his son, actor

Matthew Rixon. This magical rags to riches story

will feature, sumptuous sets, gorgeous fairytale

costumes, real Shetland ponies, fantastic song

and dance numbers, magic and bags of audience

participation. Fun and laughter is guaranteed for

the whole family!

Richmond Theatre, The Green, TW9 1QJ atgtickets.com

Box Office: 0844 871 7651

Peter PanSaturday 5th December – Sunday 10th JanuaryWhisk

yourselves

away to

Neverland in

an enchanting

and timeless

tale starring Hollywood star Verne Troyer,

comedian Marcus Brigstocke as Captain Hook,

plus dance troupe Flawless. A swashbuckling

pantomime adventure for the whole family.

New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, SW19 1QGatgtickets.com

Box Office: 0844 871 7646

Hansel and GretelTuesday 29th December – Saturday 2nd JanuaryA charming

new adaptation

of the classic

fairy-tale! Quirky

and engaging,

Lantern Light’s

exciting new

production will have you hunting for pebbles,

clapping to the polka and singing along with the

Forest Song!


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Festive Pantomimes (continued)

and girls who

are not! They

don’t believe

in Santa and

with Christmas

morning fast

approaching

cheeky

elves Charlie

and Kara must help Santa prove that he is

indeed real! A unforgettable experience which

includes bubbles and the magical moment

when snowflakes fall over the audience, this

interactive show is a must-see over the festive

season. As an added Christmas treat, all of the

good boys and girls in the audience will meet

Santa after the show and receive a special

present of their own.


Box Office: 0844 871 7646

CinderellaFriday 4th December – Sunday 10th January

BAFTA award

winning

actress

Hayley Mills

will make her

panto debut

as the Fairy

Godmother,

with the

nation’s favourite dame Matthew Kelly as one

half of the Ugly Sisters, joined by his son, actor

Matthew Rixon. This magical rags to riches story

will feature, sumptuous sets, gorgeous fairytale

costumes, real Shetland ponies, fantastic song

and dance numbers, magic and bags of audience

participation. Fun and laughter is guaranteed for

the whole family!

Richmond Theatre, The Green, TW9 1QJ atgtickets.com

Box Office: 0844 871 7651

Peter PanSaturday 5th December – Sunday 10th JanuaryWhisk

yourselves

away to

Neverland in

an enchanting

and timeless

tale starring Hollywood star Verne Troyer,

comedian Marcus Brigstocke as Captain Hook,

plus dance troupe Flawless. A swashbuckling

pantomime adventure for the whole family.

New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, SW19 1QGatgtickets.com

Box Office: 0844 871 7646

Hansel and GretelTuesday 29th December – Saturday 2nd JanuaryA charming

new adaptation

of the classic

fairy-tale! Quirky

and engaging,

Lantern Light’s

exciting new

production will have you hunting for pebbles,

clapping to the polka and singing along with the

Forest Song!


Box Office: 0844 871 7646

Christmas Activities


CHRISTMAS IS THE PERFECT time for fun craft activities with your own ‘little elves’. These

easy to make Christmas cards will bring out their artistic side and make wonderful keepsakes for friends and family.

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CHRISTMAS TREE CARDSTEPS:• Fold an A4 piece of card in half, so that you

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• Squeeze the paint onto a plate.• Dip your thumb into the green paint to make

the tree: Starting at the bottom, apply six thumbprints

for the bottom row, then five, four, three, two and finally one for the top of the tree.

• Use two thumbprints for the trunk, or paint, or draw it on.

• Add sequins for tree decorations, if desired.• Allow to dry then write your message inside to

complete the card.

CHRISTMAS WREATH CARDSTEPS:• Fold an A4 piece of card in half, so that you

have a landscape card. One A4 sheet of card folded once will fit a C5 envelope, if needed.

• Squeeze the paint onto a plate.• Dip your thumb in the green paint. Make a

circle of fingerprints to form a wreath.• Using your little finger dipped in red paint, add

a few berries scattered throughout the wreath.• Draw a bow, or add some ribbon, if desired.• Allow to dry then write your message inside to

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Many of us react to the aging process in one of two ways. Firstly we see the negative side, associating it with decline and loss. Secondly we become insistent that age is just a number and tend to deny and disguise the progression.

Having and maintaining a positive feeling towards aging can help us feel good and have a sense of control. However I can’t help noticing that somehow ageing has lost its association with wisdom and experience, and become something to fear or feel ashamed about. Nevertheless in some cultures aging is a privileged rite of passage that brings with it honour and added respect.

Adults of 60 and older are now the fastest-growing segment of our population. Having reached this marker myself I can truly identify with the three D’s: decline, denial and disguise! But this hasn’t stopped me from following my dreams! I have experienced tragic loss, failure and rejection but have also experienced abundance, fulfilment and happiness.

As we age our lives and experiences become imprinted on our face, mostly in the form of habitual lines and wrinkles. Many of us through the years will try to reverse this process by engaging in cosmetic treatments and surgical procedures. Some of us will realize that we cannot turn the clock back, so instead will embrace what we have by following a natural path of looking after ourselves both outwardly and inwardly. Preserving our beauty as we age doesn’t have to be viewed as hard work, instead provided we keep a solid foundation of positive thinking and healthy rituals the beauty will shine through.

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History Focus



THIS MONTH I AM stepping a little out of the town boundaries but the story is one of great

interest as I hope you will see.

It all began when I was staying with friends in Tavistock and one morning I decided to take a look at the monument to Sir Francis Drake as a distant ancestor had something to do with the unveiling of it in 1883. Standing behind the statue is a rather austere block building with crenellated walls but nothing else of any substance around it. I asked my host for the story behind it and he replied that I should know all about it as there was as much of the tale in Twickenham as in Tavistock.

The building, much resembling a prison or barracks was in fact the old gatehouse to Fitzford House, a sumptuous Elizabethan mansion no longer standing and the home of the Fitz family of Devon.

Four generations of the Fitz family had lived on this site and had all been very successful in the law and had all married well, increasing their property and estates with each generation, so that apart from the Devon estates, they owned property in Cornwall, Kent and Southwark. John Fitz, the father of the subject of this story, was a counsellor-at-law and married Mary, daughter of Sir John Sydenham of Brimpton, Somerset. He had managed to add to the wealth of the family and retired from public life.

Devon folklore has it that one day he and his wife were returning to Tavistock across Dartmoor from Moreton Hampstead and they lost their way; the account states that they were ‘pixy-led’ and went around in circles until they came across a clear running stream. Both exhausted and parched with thirst, they dismounted and quenched their thirsts in the clear waters. Immediately John’s head cleared; he knew where he was and was able to pick up the trail to Tavistock. In recognition of this, he built a granite structure to enclose the well and bearing his initials and the date 1568,

this still stands today. Such was his superstition; he had water from this well piped to his mansion at Fitzford.

John Fitz then become increasingly interested astrology and the casting of horoscopes. So much so, according to the Rev John Prince that when his wife was about to give birth in 1575, he studied the stars and ‘finding at the time a very unlucky position of the heavens, he desired the midwife, if possible, to hinder the birth but for one hour; which, not being to be done, he declared that the child would come to an unhappy end and undo the family.’ Thus young John Fitz came into the world.

Young John’s early days are not documented but he seems to have had a normal upbringing in Devon. Unfortunately John senior died on 8th January 1589, aged sixty-one. His will made his wife executrix and guardian of their son, who was a little over fourteen years old.

Despite John senior’s will, Mary was not granted guardianship of her son. He was a ward to the Queen and was placed in the care of Sir Arthur Gorges, an associate of Sir Walter Raleigh. Young John seems to have been well looked after and there were no early signs of any of the antisocial behaviour to come.

John then married into the nobility before attaining

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his majority. His bride was Bridget, sixth daughter of the 3rd Earl of Devon, Sir William Courtenay of Powderham. They had one daughter, Mary born on 1st August 1596 when John had reached his twenty-first birthday. Now that he was of age, he considered himself free of all restraint. He was the owner of large estates, and ‘was without stability of character or any principle, and was inclined to a wild life.’

Over the next two to three years, his reputation grew as a boisterous reveller with a fearsome temper who would draw his sword in anger with little provocation.

On 4th June 1599, he was breakfasting with friends at Tavistock and according to ‘The Bloudie Book’, wine was flowing freely and ‘with great varietie of merriments and discourse they outstript the noontide.’ As the day wore on, John Fitz had drunk a great deal of wine and started to boast about his possessions, stating that every foot of land in all his estates was owned in freehold, save that owned by the Queen herself. At this point his friend, Nicholas Slanning of Bickleigh, interrupted Fitz to politely remind him that he occupied a small parcel of land that rightfully belonged to Slanning who could claim rent for it should he so wish.

On hearing this, Fitz seems to have gone berserk, leaping up to call Slanning a liar and in a blind fury drawing his dagger and moving as if to stab Slanning. Slanning swiftly drew a large knife he was carrying and parried the thrust. Before any further action could take place, other members of the party interceded to separate the two and calm was restored, at least on the surface. Shortly afterwards, Slanning probably thought that it would be an opportune time to leave and quietly departed for Bickleigh with his servant on horseback.

A short distance into their journey, they came to a steep and rough descent. They dismounted so that the servant might lead the horses whilst Slanning walked through the adjoining field. Suddenly he noticed John Fitz and four others

bearing down upon him. Slanning awaited the arrival of the party and asked Fitz why they had followed him with such urgency. Fitz answered that he was determined to avenge the insult he had suffered earlier and ordered his men to draw their swords, whereupon all five fell upon Slanning who was forced to draw his own sword in defence. There was a brief skirmish and then Fitz’s men withdrew, sheathing their swords.

There the matter might have rested but for the cajoling of one of Fitz’s men called Cross who shouted ‘What play is this? Why child’s play; come to fight and now put up your sword!’ With this Fitz, who had sheathed his sword, now drew it again and rushed towards Slanning. Slanning was wearing long riding spurs and as he stepped back, they caught in a tuft of long grass and unbalanced him. As he staggered backwards, Fitz ran him through the body and another of Fitz’s men struck him down from behind where he fell ‘foully killed.’

‘Great was the lamentation that the countryside made for the death of so beloved a gentleman as Maister Slanning was.’ His children had not yet reached their majority and had to bide their time to take action.

This is by no means the least of the ignominious incidents to involve John Fitz’s, I will tell you more of his infamous tale in next month’s issue.

Refs: 1. The Bloudie Booke, Or the Tragical and Desperate End of Sir John Fites by J Roberts 16052. Worthies of Devon by Rev John Prince 17013. Devonshire Characters and Strange Events by Rev Sabine Baring-Gould 19084. The Twickenham Museum

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World of Wine

INSPIRED TO BRING you an alternative to the traditional Christmas column, I have decided

to approach the festive season from a Latin American perspective. I am, of course, heavily influenced by the fact that I am writing this in Mendoza Argentina, having already been in Chile running wine tours. Chile in particular has been a gastronomic revelation.

PISCO AND CEVICHEPisco is a white brandy with the spirit often distilled from Muscat grapes. The Pisco Sour is a generous measure of brandy, lemon or lime juice, egg white, lots of crushed ice and a drop or three of Angostura bitters. I am not a spirits kind of guy so I thought there was just one type until I discovered a bar in Santiago with its selection of over 150 Pisco based drinks including many different sours and reflecting the Chilean and Peruvian heritage!

SO CHRISTMAS DAY ARRIVAL DRINKS START WITH A PISCO AND ONTO THE STARTERAs a first course at Christmas, smoked salmon is a staple so instead I propose Ceviche. This is a classic South American dish with raw fish marinated in lime or lemon juice and mixed with red onion, peppers, garlic and coriander – but as you can imagine there a multitude of recipes. Key to success is the freshness of the fish of course but as a starter this is refreshing and tasty and just in case you want to stick with a classic wine selection then would be great with Sancerre or Chablis or Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc.

A NICE BIT OF BEEF FOR DINNERWhen I was first in Chile in 1998, my foodie experiences were few and far between and I count an Alfalfa salad in Santiago as one of them. Fast forward to 2015 and I find a vibrant, gastronomic scene with a numerous top class restaurants in the capital producing innovative, creative cuisine that has been a revelation. Both Chile and in particular Argentina are renowned for their beef and this would be a great choice for your Christmas dinner. Now instead of the Christmas

Claret or Boxing Day Burgundy I believe that this is the opportunity to excite your tastebuds with an Uco Valley Malbec – Achaval Ferrer estate is making some sublime wines at present or a Chilean Carmenere. The Carmenere grape has been a revelation and the De Martino estate in the Maipo Valley produce as good as an example that I have ever tasted.

TIM’S DINNERSIn Santiago I experienced a wonderful meal at a fabulous restaurant called Aqui Esta Coco -situated in the upmarket Providencia area of the city. Beautifully adorned, this is a specialist seafood restaurant with an exciting, thought provoking menu. Scallops, prawns, ceviche, hake, salmon, octopus and a variety of others were all available in various guises but what caught my eye was the Congar eel – a true speciality. Lightly grilled with an avocado mousse this was delicious. In Mendoza, there is a terrific restaurant called Siete Cocinas which highlights the variety of regional cooking within Argentina. The meal embraced the senses with cuttlefish and wheat tabbouleh, a puréed green bean and creole sauce on a poached egg cooked sous vide, clay oven roasted goat and an extraordinary dulce de leche dessert – all washed down with some sublime Mendoza wines.

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CROSSRAIL 2Even if the construction of Crossrail 2 starts on time in 2020, opening is not expected until the early 2030s. It will make new connections from South West London across Central London to North London. The current consultation on crossrail2.co.uk is until 8th January 2016.

It no longer envisages that Crossrail trains running through Teddington to Twickenham would displace the current circular Waterloo to Waterloo service. The latter including direct trains from Teddington to Richmond and beyond will now remain. Instead some Crossrail trains will continue beyond Teddington to all stations to Shepperton. Others will terminate at Hampton Wick with a new sidings being built just beyond Hampton Wick station to enable trains to reverse direction. An alternative of using Strawberry Hill depot to reverse trains is apparently not feasible.Crossrail 2 will provide Teddington with faster

connections to Chelsea, Victoria, Tottenham Court Road, Euston, St Pancras and The Angel and then to North East London. Step-free access from street level to platforms will be provided at all Crossrail 2 stations, though of course the last Government promised us lifts at Teddington within four years.

481 KINGSTON TO WEST MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL BUS SERVICE TO BE DOUBLED – AT LASTSince the daily half-hourly 465 Dorking to Fulwell service was curtailed at Kingston in 2006, Sandy Lane and Park Road have been served by a Monday to Saturday hourly service, the 481. The 481 also replaced the R62 bus service from Teddington to West Middlesex Hospital. Since then we have campaigned for the service to be restored to half-hourly and been regularly

rebuffed by Transport of London (TfL) who contended that usage was insufficient. However usage has gradually

increased and in September I was able to report that TfL would explore the cost of a half-hourly service. They have now published proposals for a half-hourly service, Mondays to Saturdays and an hourly Sunday service to operate from Spring 2016.

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PARKINGStephen Knight reported last month that, despite a majority of respondents in many roads voting to join the present controlled parking zone, in most cases this majority did not meet the Council’s threshold of 50% of all households in the road. Thus the current administration’s threshold policy effectively counts non-responding households as against change. In addition the majority of respondents in a number of roads already in the zone such as Cedar Road, Bridgeman Road and Christchurch Avenue voted for extended hours but came marginally below the 50% threshold. As we go to press we have a meeting with the cabinet member arranged though his decision to take no action has already been published.

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The Budapest Café OrchestraThursday 10th December, 7.30pmLed by jazz violin superstar Christian Garrick, the hugely entertaining Budapest Café Orchestra’s traditional folk and gypsy music from across the Balkans and Russia will make you want to book a holiday along the Danube! Klezmer, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czadas and beautiful ballads evoke vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires - with a few surprises along the way. ‘the finest purveyors of Eastern European gypsy music this side of a Lada scrap heap’ Times

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Carols by CandlelightSaturday 19th December, 7:30pmA wonderful festive start to Christmas week, with carols, seasonal music and words performed by Surrey Brass, Harlequin Chamber Choir, St Paul’s School Singers, storyteller Giles Abbott and YOU! Come prepared to help raise the roof. Mulled wine and mince pies will be available. Ticket alert: this event is almost sold out. Tickets: £13 / £12 concs / £10 Landmark members / £5 U16s

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