TW Mag January '16

Issue 41 – January 2016

Nutrition for Winter WellnessLocal Events

Children’s ActivitiesCouncillor’s Update

History Focus – John FitzStrawberry Hill House

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JANUARY has arrived so it’s time to embrace a new year. Of course we will want to be off out of the starting blocks like a bullet, but in reality I find it takes a bit of

time to warm up to it. For a start it takes just that little bit longer to rock yourself off the sofa after much Christmas over-indulging! But all that lounging, eating and making merry must inevitably be left behind and replaced with a bright-eyed bushy-tailed new you for 2016, perhaps that’s why they invented skiing.

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Food & NutritionNutrition for Winter WellnessTHE EXCESSES OF Christmas and seeing in the New Year have drawn to a close and the after affects of over-indulging throughout the season where anything goes…quality street for breakfast anyone?...has most likely left you feeling slow, low and tired!

It’s natural that our bodies will be crying out for a bit of cleansing and what with the media bombarding us with the big New Year Detox, reaching for the juicer seems like a perfectly good idea.

But in these cold winter months we should be nourishing our bodies not depriving them. We need to make sure we are getting the nutrients and anti oxidants that support our liver in eliminating those extra toxins we’ve overloaded on.

The elements this season brings are rough on our system so it makes sense that we’re naturally craving warming and grounding foods. But before you think this includes a big bar of Dairy Milk it isn’t about eating badly and hanging up your trainers!!

So what can we do to look after ourselves in the months ahead?

Eating foods that are in season applies throughout the year and right now the foods that can be sourced locally are root vegetables – sweet potato, carrots, beetroot and parsnips to name but a few, along with butternut squash. Many of these vegetables are high in vitamin C, the B vitamins and Vitamin A. They’re bursting with immune boosting antioxidants perfect for helping protect us against viruses and aid the natural detoxing process.

Other bright-coloured fruit and vegetables such as cherries, berries, kale, cabbage and tomatoes also support the immune system and are anti-ageing as an added bonus!

Your liver could well be in need of a little boost to flush out those toxins that may be making you feel a bit sluggish. You can do this by eating good quality protein such as fish, poultry, lean meat, eggs, hormone-balancing pulses, whole grains, nuts and seeds. The liver’s absolute favourite foods are cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, beetroot, garlic, onions, lemon and eggs,

so try to incorporate some of these foods into your diet every day. Eat plenty of soluble fibre, which binds to toxins and excess hormones to eliminate them from the body. Foods high in soluble fibre include apples, pears, sweet potatoes, beetroot, oats, flaxseeds.All of these foods are ideal to make into soups, stews and curries, which are perfect for keeping us warm at this time of year. Curries are fantastic

as the classic curry spices turmeric, chilli, cardamom and ginger all have a wonderfully warming effect on the body as well as supporting our immune system.

Contents

Welcome – Page 1

Nutrition for Winter Wellness – Pages 2 & 4

Local Events – Pages 6 & 8

Children’s Activities – Pages 10 & 12

Sir John Fitz and ‘The Bloudie Booke’ – Pages 14 & 16

Councillor’s Update – Page 18

Strawberry Hill House – Pages 20 & 22

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Food & Nutrition

Nutrition for Winter Wellness

THE EXCESSES OF Christmas and seeing in the New Year have drawn to a close and the after

affects of over-indulging throughout the season where anything goes…Quality Street for breakfast anyone?...has most likely left you feeling slow, low and tired!

It’s natural that our bodies will be crying out for a bit of cleansing and what with the media bombarding us with the big New Year Detox, reaching for the juicer seems like a perfectly good idea.

But in these cold winter months we should be nourishing our bodies not depriving them. We need to make sure we are getting the nutrients and anti oxidants that support our liver in eliminating those extra toxins we’ve overloaded on.

The elements this season brings are rough on our system so it makes sense that we’re naturally craving warming and grounding foods. But before you think this includes a big bar of Dairy Milk it isn’t about eating badly and hanging up your trainers!!

So what can we do to look after ourselves in the months ahead?

Eating foods that are in season applies throughout the year and right now the foods that can be sourced locally are root vegetables – sweet potato, carrots, beetroot and parsnips to name but a few, along with butternut squash. Many of these vegetables are high in vitamin C, the B vitamins and Vitamin A. They’re bursting with immune boosting antioxidants perfect for helping protect us against viruses and aid the natural detoxing process.

Other bright-coloured fruit and vegetables such as cherries, berries, kale, cabbage and tomatoes also support the immune system and are anti-ageing as an added bonus!

Your liver could well be in need of a little boost to flush out those toxins that may be making you feel a bit sluggish. You can do this by eating good quality protein such as fish, poultry, lean meat, eggs, hormone-balancing pulses, whole grains, nuts and seeds. The liver’s absolute favourite foods are cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, beetroot, garlic, onions, lemon and eggs, so try to incorporate some of these foods into your diet every day. Eat plenty of soluble fibre, which binds to toxins and excess hormones to eliminate them from the body. Foods high in soluble fibre include apples, pears, sweet potatoes, beetroot, oats, flaxseeds.

All of these foods are ideal to make into soups, stews and curries, which are perfect for keeping us warm at this time of year. Curries are fantastic as the classic curry spices turmeric, chilli, cardamom and ginger all have a wonderfully warming effect on the body as well as supporting our immune system.

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Hydration is also key to aid the cleansing process, increase our energy levels and keep our skin clear. Try to drink at least two litres of water every day and if you’re not a water lover herbal teas also count. Get the day off to

a good start by having a hot water and lemon to regenerate the liver and kidney after all, they’ve been working really hard through the night.

And even though it’s cold out there, try to keep your body moving. We’ve talked a lot about staying warm but shocking the system with a short burst of cold at times can also help activate detoxification. A half an hour brisk walk a few times a week will do nicely and, on a bright wintry day, can be exhilarating and great for the soul. Just make sure you have a nice hot meal to come home to.

Maybe you could try one of my favourite winter dishes, details below.

Here’s to a Happy and Healthy New Year!

VEGETARIAN CHILLI300g sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed200g carrots, peeled and cubed

2 tbsp olive oil1 level teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 heaped teaspoon ground cumin 1 level teaspoon ground cinnamon salt & freshly ground black pepper1 red onion - chopped2 red peppers – deseeded and diced2 cloves garlic – finely choppeda bunch of fresh coriander – finely chopped2 fresh red chillis – finely chopped2 x 400 g tinned beans, such as kidney, chickpea, pinto and cannellini1. Preheat the oven to 200˚C/400˚F/gas 6.

2. Sprinkle the sweet potatoes and carrots with the cayenne, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat, then spread out on a baking tray and set aside.

3. Place in the hot oven for 40 minutes, or until soft and golden.

4. Meanwhile, put a large pan over a medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion, peppers and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.

7. Add the coriander, chilli and and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until softened, stirring every couple of minutes.

8. Drain the beans, then tip them into the pan with the tinned tomatoes. Stir well and bring to the boil, then reduce to a medium-low heat and leave to tick away for 25 to 30 minutes, or until thickened and reduced. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.

9. Stir the roasted sweet potato through your chilli with most of the coriander leaves. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if you think it needs it.

10. Scatter the remaining leaves over the top, and serve with some natural yoghurt and wholegrain rice.


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Hill House is a truly magical

experience which is very hard to

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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.

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Eel Pie ClubThursday 14th JanuaryJoe Jammers All-Star Chicago BluesThursday 28th JanuaryBluesclubSee eelpieclub.com for full details. Eel Pie Club

Richmond Film Society Tuesday 12th January, 8pmWild Tales (Argentina) - Director Damián SzifrónTuesday 26th January, 8pmTheeb (Jordan/UAE) - Director Naji Abu NowarThe Pete Postlethwaite Theatre (Room G5), at

St Mary’s University College in Waldegrave Rd,

TW1 4SX. Tickets on the door £6 (students £4).

Telephone 020 8893 3503, richmondfilmsoc.org.

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Friday 8th January, Doors 8pm, Show 8.30pm. Dead Parrot Society Comedy ClubFeaturing Viv Groskop, Hatty Ashdown Glenn

Moore, Richard Todd

Tickets £10

The Anglers, 3 Ferry Rd, TW11 9NR

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Saturday 16th January, 7.30pmOld Time Music HallRotary International and Wiz present an Old

Time Music Hall in aid of the Otakar Kraus Music

Trust and The Down’s Syndrome Association.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a

magical blend of old and new featuring dance,

music and laughter that spans generations. A

truly magnificent cast in a magical setting.

Tickets: £12

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Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre, 2a

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Wednesday 20th January, 9.30 – 11.30The Mall School Open DayThe Mall School, Hampton Road, TW2

Sunday 24th to Saturday 30th January Dick Barton Special AgentBy Phil Willmott

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a cast of 6 playing 30 roles there’s no time to

relax. Can Barton save the day? Will he appear in

the right costume....?

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Thursday 28th January, 7.30pmThe Brönte Legacy: Keeping the Flame AliveAn uplifting and emotional one-woman show

celebrating the lives and passions of the Bröntes

through words and song. Written

and performed by Twickenham

resident and award-winning jazz

singer, Val Wiseman, with a score

by the pianist and composer Brian

Dee. A lifelong fan of the Brontës,

Val will perform songs from her

critically acclaimed album ‘Keeping The Flame

Alive’ written in tribute to our best loved

literary family.

Tickets: £10 / £8 concs & LAC Members / £5 U16s

Contact: [email protected],

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Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, Teddington, TW11

Saturday 30th January, 6.30pmLBRUT Mayor’s Talent ShowcaseThe Mayor will be holding a Richmond Talent

Showcase event that will be an evening of

fantastic entertainment for all the family

featuring The Basement Door, Richmond Music

Trust and Stage Coach. All proceeds from the

concert are going to the Alzheimer’s Society and

the Mulberry Centre.

Tickets: £12.50 adults and £6 children from

Michelle Davies 0208 891 7123 or email mayors.

[email protected]

Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre, 2a

Langdon Down Centre, Teddington, TW11 9PS.

Sat 30th January - Sat 6th February Eves at 7.45p.m. - except Sunday 3pmThe White Devil Directed by Barry Evans written

by John Webster who was

a younger contemporary of

Shakespeare. A better touchstone

for this work might be film noir,

or the work of Quentin Tarantino.

Sex, murder, revenge and much

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world in which characters of questionable moral

purpose wisecrack on the edge of the grave.

This version - specially edited for performance

in the Mary Wallace Theatre - should be an

exciting introduction for audiences new to

Jacobean Theatre, and a welcome revival to

seasoned theatre lovers.

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Richmond Shakespeare Society at the Mary

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Friday 5th February, Doors 8pm, Show 8.30pm. Dead Parrot Society Comedy ClubFeaturing Viv Groskop, Abi Roberts, Charley

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phone first to check the details.Children’s Activities

Ballet for ChildrenClasses for 3 years upwards.Established 1982. Fully registered and qualified. Contact: Geraldine Maguire, ARAD020 8894 3991. balletforchildren.org St. James’ Hall, Radnor Rd, Twickenham

Catch-a-ballsThursdays: various times and ages. Fun games and activities including ball handling skills, bat and ball techniques and agility. Develop balance and posture, co-ordination and spatial awareness and social skills. Book your free trial class now.Contact: 020 8398 3034, [email protected], catch-a-balls.co.uk. The Crossway, St Stephen Church, 306 Richmond Rd, Twickenham, TW1 2PD

ChatterbooksOne Thursday a month: 4.30pm, school yrs 4-5Chat about books, play games, do quizzes, find out about authors and have a lot of fun together! Contact: 020 8734 3304, [email protected] Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT Tel: 020 8734 3340

Classical BabiesFriday 22nd Jan, 11-11.45am, parents and up to 3 years45 minutes of music by professional musicians in a family friendly environment. Contact: Nadine Andre on 07732 058705 or [email protected] Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11 9NN

Dragon Drama Improvisational theatre, storytelling, acting, movement, mime, magic and mayhem! Workshops for preschool – eighteen years old. Contact 07590 452 436 or [email protected]. dragondrama.co.uk

Dramacube Saturdays at St. Mary’s University, Drama, Music & Movement (4-6 years, 9.30-11.00am and 11.30-1.00pm), Acting, Singing & Dance (7-11 years, 9.30-12.30pm), Street Dance (4-6 years, 1.30-2.15pm), Acting, Singing & Dance (11-16 years, 2.00-5.00pm)

Wednesdays at Hampton Hill PlayhouseMusical Theatre Productions (7-10 years, 4.00-6.00pm), Musical Theatre Productions (11-16 years, 5.30-7.30pm)Call 020 8408 0245 to book or email [email protected]

Fairtrade FridaysEvery Friday 10am - noonFairtrade cafe with tea, coffee and snacks served. All welcome - toys available for the children. Teddington Methodist Church, 1 Stanley Rd, TW11 8PT. Enter via Hampton Rd doors.

Footie TotsThursdays and Fridays, 2∞-8 years.An Introduction to the world of fitness and football for children. Teaching basic ball skills, scoring lots of goals and having fun on the way.Contact Andy on 07931 707720 or [email protected], footie-tots.co.ukHoly Trinity Church, Vicarage Rd, TW2

Frankie & Flo’s Play CafeTues/Weds/Thurs, 2.30-5pm5 years and under, older siblings welcome. A friendly environment with bouncy castle, ride on toys, craft activities, baby area, dressing up clothes, play shop, roller coaster. Professional children’s (and adult) haircuts. Beauty therapist Cost: Under 1 year £2, 1 yr and over £3.501st Sibling £2, additional siblings £1.Contact: Cassie on 07803 594786St Mary’s Parish Hall, Langham Road, Teddington TW11 9HF

Jo JinglesMondays: 9.30am walking-2yrs; 10.25am 2yrs+; 11.20am 3mths-walking.Also TuesdaysMusic, singing and movement classes for babies and pre-school age children from 3 months to 5 years of age.Contact: 020 8241 8139 twickenham.jojingles.comHoly Trinity Church, Vicarage Rd, TW2 5TS

Kids’ Art ClubSaturday 30th Jan 10am-noon, 5-11 yrsA different art project for each session,

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Tiny Teddies Second and fourth Friday of the month: 10.30-11am. Bounce and rhyme for babies and toddlers. Contact: 020 8734 3340 Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT.

Tiny TunesThursdays 10-10.40am and 11am-11.40am3 months-5 yearsNew term starts 4th October. £5 per child/£2.50 siblings. Contact: Lisa 07977 585020, [email protected], tinytuneslive.com Twickenham Library, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT

Toddler TimeEvery Friday, 10am-noonDrop-in group for Parents, carers with babies, toddlers. More information contact Charlotte 07879606852 or [email protected] Reformed Church, First Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QA

Tempo TotsMondays and Fridays. Time according to age. Music making with singing and dancing. Each week there’s a different theme. Contact: 07956 447118, [email protected], tempo-tots.comThe Hyde Room, York House, Richmond Rd, TW1 3AA and The Maple Room, The Crossways, St Stephen’s, 306 Richmond Rd, TW1 2PD

Twinkle Toes BalletThursdays, 1.15–1.45pmAges: 2–4 yearsMagical Ballet classes that provide a great introduction into the dance world. Classes incorporate the use of props and fairy tale storylines and are suitable for both boys and girls.Contact: Gemma Querino on 07847 323655 [email protected]. twinkletoesdancing.co.uk

Who Let the Dads Out?Two Saturdays per month, 10-11.30amFor dads with 0 to 7 years children so they can spend more time with their kids. Tel: 020-8977 8000. Teddington Baptist Church, Church Rd, TW11

including drawing, painting, relief making, printing and collage. Fun workshops are fully designed and supervised by art educators. Cost: £12 per child, inc. all mats. Book early. Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11 9NNCall 020 8977 7558 to book.

Little Wrigglers Dance, Perform & PlayMonday 2-2.45pm 2-4 yearsThursdays: 9.45-10.30am, 3-4 years, 10:30-11am, 2-3 years. A creative mix of dance, music and mime to inspire your child to move to music.Contact: Rachel 07817 691660 [email protected], littlewrigglers.co.uk. Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Rd, TW11 9NN

Monkey MusicTuesdays, United Reform Church, First Cross Rd, Wednesdays, St Stephen’s, Crossway. Times according to age group. Age: 3 mths-4 yrs. Small, tailor-made classes to encourage children to learn through songs and games. Contact: Claire Slade 020 8847 4031,

Story Time @ Twickenham LibraryTuesdays: 3.45pm. Free weekly story time for the under 5s. Tel: 020 8734 3340, Garfield Rd, TW1 3JT

See SawFriday morning, Under 5’sPlay and explore in multi-sensory sessions designed to encourage creativity, curiosity and develop skills in communication, co-ordination and social interaction. Drop-ins welcomed. Contact: 020 8831 6000, [email protected] House Gallery, Riverside, TW1 3DJ

Teddington Dance StudioBallet, modern, tap, street jazz and melody movement, musical theatre, tinny tappers. For ∞ to 16 year olds.Contact: Natalie 07887 353950, [email protected]

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Sir John Fitz and ‘The Bloudie Booke’


WE CONTINUE OUR STORY from last month’s edition and rejoin the tale after the dramatic

events surrounding the death of Nicholas Slanning.

John Fitz, now 24, feared prosecution for the murder of Slanning so fled across the Channel to France to avoid arrest. Here he stayed until the good offices of the Courteney family managed to procure a pardon from the Queen. He returned home, unsubdued, insolent, riotous and haughty. Queen Elizabeth died in 1603 and James I was crowned the same year. At James’ coronation, John Fitz was knighted, not for any service to the Crown but because he was of good family, well connected and a man of property, and 400 members of the gentry were honoured in a similar way.

Sir John Fitz returned to Fitzford and started to continue with his dissolute life. He found that his wife and child were something of a hindrance and curb upon his activities in his wild and dissipated career, and so in a fit of pique he turned them out of his house. Bridget and Mary were forced to seek shelter from Sir William at Powderham Castle. The path was now clear for Fitz and his evil associates, ‘Men of dissolute and desperate fortunes, chief amongst them was “Lusty Jacke”, one whose deeds were indeed meane, whose qualities altogether none. The Towne of Tavistocke, though otherwise orderly governed with sobriety, and likewise of grave magistrates, was thereby infected with the beastly corruption of drunkenness.’ A long string of crimes were committed in the town and after having abused the townsmen and disturbed their neighbours, the gang would return to Sir John’s house as a place of sanctuary. There is some dispute as to whether or not Fitz killed one of the town constables.

Matters changed in the summer of 1605 when Sir John Fitz was summoned to London to appear before the courts, to answer a claim for compensation for the murder of Nicholas Slanning, brought by his children. The Queen’s pardon did not absolve him from this. There can be no doubt

that the intervening years had weighed heavily on Fitz and he set off to London on horseback with one servant, his mind greatly disturbed. Not only was he concerned that a heavy fine would be imposed on him for killing Slanning, he was also under pressure from the Earl of Devon for the treatment of his daughter. He convinced himself that his life was in danger, with the Slanning and Courtney families preparing to ambush and murder him on the route.

At length he reached Kingston-on-Thames and decided to put up there for the night. However he could not sleep; noises disturbed him and he finally arose and insisted that his servant make ready his horse. His phobia had now convinced him that his servant was in the pay of the Slannings or the Courtenays and would lead him into a trap. He therefore ordered the servant to remain at Kingston whilst he proceeded over Kingston Bridge alone. He rode through Hampton Wick and Teddington and became lost on Hounslow Heath. He called at a large unnamed house and was turned away, moving on into Twickenham. He arrived at the Anchor Inn, a modest tavern kept by Daniel Alley and his wife Agnes, who resided there with their three children, a maid servant and a lodger named Robert Goddard.


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Daniel and Agnes had been married at Kingston in 1597 and had run the tavern ever since.

By now it was 2am and the town was asleep. Fitz’s servant had followed Fitz and caught up with him. He now hammered on the door, shouting for attention. Daniel put his head out of the window and enquired what the gentleman wanted at such an hour. When told that a bed and shelter was required, Daniel Alley begged to be excused, saying that he had no spare room and the inn was small and not suitable for the reception of persons of quality. Fitz was insistent and no doubt offered higher than the going rate for Alley then vacated his own bed, changed the sheets and sent his wife to the children’s room.

Fitz then sent his servant on to Brentford where he found lodging, and fell into a restless sleep. He tossed and turned; the host and hostess heard him cry out about his enemies pursuing him and eventually he called for Daniel Alley to sit with him, which he did. The household did not get much sleep that night and at 5am Daniel arose to start a day’s work cutting hay in a nearby field with Robert Goddard. They planned their course of the day but their voices reached Fitz who persuaded himself that his enemies had arrived and were surrounding the inn. He rushed downstairs in his night gown with sword in hand and fell upon Daniel Alley and ran him through. Goddard made his escape but Agnes Alley was wounded in the arm. He now discovered what he had done and in a rare fit of remorse or perhaps despair, he set the hilt of his sword into the wall and ran onto the blade, twice.

By now the neighbours had been awakened by the commotion and attended the scene. Daniel Alley was dead. Fitz had stabbed himself and was taken back to bed and his wounds bound. A surgeon was sent for but Fitz angrily refused his services. Word of this tragedy reached the ears of the Earl of Northumberland at nearby Syon Park and he sent his private chaplain ‘to put him in mind what he had done, how grievously hee had offended his maker in committing so detestable murders ....... and persuading him to repent.’ Fitz

agreed to make a payment of £100 to Agnes Alley and he died two days later.

Daniel Alley was buried in St Mary’s Churchyard on 6th August 1605. Despite being a suicide and being of gentle birth, Sir John Fitz was buried beneath the chancel of St Mary’s Church, Twickenham. Possibly the Earl of Northampton may have persuaded the vicar, the Rev Thomas Goose, to allow this, although there is no record of any service being held. Nor is there any memorial. Whether any of his family from Devon attended the ceremony, we do not know.

Agnes Alley recovered from her stabbing and on 8th September 1606, she married George Clarke. Her £100 compensation would have allowed them to live in reasonable comfort.

Young Mary Fitz inherited what was left of the Fitz fortunes and led a remarkable life of her own. She was clearly a great believer in matrimony and married :– 1608 Sir Alan Percy, son of the Earl of Northumberland– Thomas Darcy, heir to, the Viscount of Colchester– Sir Charles Howard, son of the Earl of Suffolk 1629 Sir Richard Grenville

The epitaph of Nicholas Slanning in Bickleigh Church is in Latin but was translated by Rev John Prince : ‘He author of my murder was, and the revenger too, A bloody murderer of me, and then himself he slew, The very sword which in mine first, he bathed in his own blood, O ! of the highest Judge ‘twixt us, the arbitration good!’

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Cllr Clare Head [email protected] | TW MAG – January 2016

Councillor’s Update

I SHOULD KNOW IF the London Borough of Richmond has more green spaces than any

other London borough but I don’t! However, I am sure that it must be among the top three with huge expanses of Richmond Park and Bushy Park; not forgetting dozens of smaller council owned parks dotted around. You don’t need to relocate to the countryside to be able to walk for hours in peace and quiet.

I have been privileged to be the Chairman of Friends of Radnor Gardens (FoRG), South Twickenham’s own lovely piece of greenness, for many years. We have a children’s playground, a well kept bowling green, a new public toilet and a summer cafe.

It is the cafe that I want to speak about. A thriving cafe depends on a heavy footfall and we don’t have that. FoRG negotiated with the council to lower the rent to make trading more viable and I am delighted to say that two local business men who run successful photography firms have decided to take it over. It will open before Easter 2016 and the FoRG committee have been very impressed with their enthusiastic and business- like approach. They have seen the cafe limp along for some time and want to revitalise it.

They know that it will be hard to make ends meet initially and are going to proceed carefully at the start but they do have imaginative and creative ideas to make the cafe a going concern.

First we have had Council permission for them to enter the cafe to thoroughly clean and repaint the interior. They have devised a straightforward but high quality menu and will be asking local residents who use the Gardens for their suggestions. If you see them round and about the cafe do please introduce yourselves to Marcus and Michael. (I am afraid I have christened them M & Ms for short!). Please tell them what food and drink you would like and any other ideas you have.

They have great plans to create a beautiful covered wooden pergola as a shelter for our wonderfully inclement summers!

We hope that in the summer months they can get a TEN (temporary event notice for 48 hours). This means that they could serve alcohol on a Friday and Saturday nights with an evening meal. You would be able to stroll down and sit and relax in the Gardens, perhaps watching white-clad bowlers on the green whilst you sipped your Cabernet Sauvignon or a chilled Pinot Grigio whilst eating a delicious meal!

They are planning children’s parties, Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Bonnet parade and dog shows.

But the vital ingredient is you! Please please support them.

Please do email me initially on [email protected] or ring me on 077 349 589 88 and tell me what you think. Please don’t be shy. Pick up the phone or log on and email me with your comments, suggestions and views! I will forward them to M & M. We need to hear from you.

My fellow councillors, David Marlow and David Porter, join me in wishing you a peaceful and happy New Year and that 2016 is a successful and rewarding year for you and your family.

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