3 June 2014

by Marzia Nicodemi-Ehikioya
Marzia Nicodemi-Ehikioya
Editor, linguist, outspoken campaigner
on local and national issues. Loves opera,
books and libraries.
Russell Elliott
Passionate believer and advocate of
alternative - Just cos something has
always been done a particular way
doesnt make it the best!
Robert Dil
Graphic Design Consultant and
Co-owner of TD Studio in Addiscombe.
Loves making music & diving.
Andrew Dunsmore
Top London photographer, runs Picture Partnership in his Shirley Studio
or on location. He helps you take better pictures.
Nadia Nazir
IT Consultant and Interior
Decorator, loves to sew, knit
and bake.
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Contents
Shirley Life 5
Lets Talk about Literature by Editor 11
What you need to know about Smart Meters 15
Spring in Shirley 16
How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer 19
Oak Processionary Moth Caterpillars 20
Useful websites 26
Pomegranates 28
Uses of Lemon Juice 31
About De-cluttering 34
Police Matters 38
1 Hour Free Parking Parking Petition Update 41
I-522: Your Right to Know 42
Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign 44
Andrew Dunsmore, Picture Partnership, Shirley 46
Shirley Library: June Activities 52
Green Thumb 55
Pothole #00 56
Weeds around the Junction from Hell, lest we forget 60
Front Cover: Rose in Shirley
Editorial Team
Marzia Nicodemi-Ehikioya (Editor), Russell Elliott (Sub Editor), Robert Dil
(Graphic Design Consultant) and Nadia Nazir (Website Administrator).
Contributors: Nathalie Baron, Helen Campbell-Macdonald,Tom
Dunsmore, Jill Latter, Charles Park and Andrew Pelling.
Contacts
T: 07940 415532

E: shirleylife@rocketmail.com

W: www.shirleylife.com
Blog: http://shirleylifeblog.wordpress.com
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Fools
It is sad to see that a lot of
people never question what
they hear and are prepared to
accept facts without checking
them. They seem eager to follow who screams louder.
Full Fact is an independent fact checking organisation. They provide
free tools, information and advice so that anyone can check the claims
they hear from politicians and the media. http://fullfact.org/
Research can sometimes land you into unsafe territory, especially
online. I was checking the veridicity of a quote and ended up in a racist
white supremacist website. Knowledge is power: you cannot fight your
enemy if you do not know what they are up to.
Croydon Green Fair
I have never been to the Croydon Green Fair before
but will attend this year to support the Stop the South
London Incinerator Group stall if one is set up or just
to see what is going on. I am also interested in
meeting Jo Bodley and her bags fromold umbrellas.
http://familyhandspun.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/the-umbrella-hunter.html
Andrew Dickinson started his website Green Croydon in 2010. He
wanted to encourage residents to be
more environmentally aware and said:
I wanted to perk up our environmental
behaviour as a borough and make
Croydon a greener place to live, work,
and visit. While putting the site
together I was overwhelmed by how
many environmental groups Croydon
could claim to have.
What these well intentioned groups
lacked and deserved was their own
annual event when they can all be
together in one place.
Croydon Green Fair was born. I have
already met a few of those taking part
and will go with an open mind.
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fromthe chains they revere.
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Our environmental concerns
In March 2014 Shirley Life
covered Environmental Visual
Audit (EVA) and Neighbourhood
Action Group (NAG) and then
found out that no such groups are
in operation in our area. Worse
still, nobody seemed to have any
interest in setting them up.
Monthly clean-ups, however well
meaning they might be, are not having an impact on the litter front.
A new way must be found to tackle litter which is a social, rather than
a business, problem. Behaviour change among the public is crucial to
solving the issue, and this comes down to education as to how not to
litter and enforcement of anti-littering laws. Peter Schroeder,
environment manager for McDonalds,confirmed that every outlet runs
litter patrols covering a 150m radius of their front door and
competitions are held every year to find the best campaigns run by
individual outlets or franchise owners. One drive-through outlet in
Essex has started printing the registration numbers of its customers
cars on their receipts, for instance a clear deterrent to dropping litter.
Local authorities have a key role to play as well, both with carrot and
stick. They need to do it in earnest.
The rubbish in Langland Gardens is a familiar sight, although I had
never seen a dumped piano as the one found in Lake Road. What are
we going to find next? Free
collections of items of
furniture should be re-
introduced, once a year,
because fly-tipping is more
expensive than any revenue
collected by the Council.
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Editor
After 8 long years of Tory administration,
Croydon elected a Labour Council. I played
my part in bringing this change about and
will closely follow, with some trepidation,
how matters will evolve.
The new Mayors speech was a good start:
she said that she will not put up with
personal attacks and loutish behaviour in the
Chamber, she will have her own website,
she will support women who cannot speak
English and are, therefore, isolated and she
wants Croydon to be a place where people
are proud to live. Her speech was assertive
and down to earth.
Councillor Manju Shahul-Hameed is a
professional woman with a First-class
Degree in Mathematics and a Masters
Degree in Scientific and Engineering
Software Technology. She was born and
brought up in Kerala, in India, and never thought she would leave it.
She came to the UK to join her husband fifteen years ago.
Councillor Patricia Hay-Justice will be the Deputy Mayor. I hope they
will embody the change we
desperately need in our diverse
Borough.
On the first anniversary of the riots,
I helped organise a silent vigil in
The Queens Gardens. The
message has not changed: One
Croydon One Vision.
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LETS TALK ABOUT
ENGLISH
LITERATURE
I was asked to sign a petition because Education Secretary Michael
Gove is planning to make significant changes to English lessons. The
petitioner wrote that syllabus changes mean that classic US books
would be removed from the GCSE syllabus and the focus would be on
pre 20
th
century writers from England. I was puzzled and checked on
http://fullfact.org/ :
Last year the Department for Education set out its requirements for
new courses beginning in September 2015, including that for GCSE
English Literature.
The new requirements mean exam boards have had to update their
syllabuses. And one board, OCR, has said the requirements mean
there is no room on its new syllabus for some of the American novels
that had previously been staples of the course. Other boards are due
to finalise their own syllabuses by the end of this week.
Being dropped from the syllabus doesnt mean the books are banned
from schools. But it does mean students wont be examined on them,
something that is in practice likely to influence how often theyre taught.
GCSE English Literature Syllabus before September 2015:
Students of the English Literature GCSE had been required to study at
least six texts, including ones that
had English, Welsh, or Irish literary heritage
were from different cultures and traditions
were by contemporary writers
In the course of this students had to look at least one work of prose,
poetry and drama. In England they had to study at least one play by
Shakespeare. American fiction such as To Kill a Mockingbird qualified
as coming from a different tradition to English, Welsh and Irish
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literature, meaning it could form a core part of the curriculum.
The new requirements mean students must study texts including:
At least one play by Shakespeare
At least one 19
th
century novel
At least one piece of fiction or drama from the British Isles from 1914
onwards
A selection of poetry since 1789, including Romantic poetry.
Nothing prohibits exam boards from including twentieth century
American fiction on their syllabuses, but if they do include such books
these will be extras in terms of what is required.
The thought that 15 year olds might easily connect with Shakespeare
and Dickens in such a diverse country as the UK is almost ridiculous
because most young people are alienated by the culture, the
characters and the language of those authors.
Shakespeare was born around 1564 and Dickens in
1812 which are two different eras. Why not choose
Marlowe or Trollope? How many would consider The
Wanderer by Frances Burney or The Return of the
Native by Thomas Hardy or Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hide by
RL Stevenson or The War of the Worlds and The Time
Machine by HG Wells or Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad or The
Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde? As an ex teacher, I can assure
you that these books could captivate a young persons mind!
Mr. Gove is delusional: what would reading Hamlet, not an English
prince, by the way, contribute to the education of young people whose
spelling is often atrocious and who ignore punctuation, apostrophes
and syntax? The text would have to be translated to them! Mr. Gove
says he has not banned any books. However, by telling teachers that
they have to teach Romantic Poets, a 19
th
century novel, a
Shakespeare play and a British text, he is narrowing the curriculum
and taking choice away from teachers. It is highly improbable that
teachers, with all the other demands heaped on them, may teach
more than these set texts. How would the young people, especially if
from a disadvantaged background, benefit?
Is Mr. Gove trying to go back to the good old days that never were?
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How To Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer
I was particularly interested in the article below because I find
commercial hand sanitizers drying and, also, I question the ingredients
used to make them. Please note that Mother Earth News is an
American website so a few adjustments need to be made when
reproducing articles. This sanitizer may be be slightly costlier in the UK
than the off-the-shelf varieties, especially if you choose organic
materials. It contains no alcohol and is totally natural. Russell and I will
be trying it out and will report back.
Pocket-size gel hand sanitizers are handy for on-the-go cleanup, but
these formulas are drying, costly, and contain 60 to 90 percent alcohol.
Why rub a formula on your hands that is potentially toxic before you eat?
The risk elevates for mothers who carry sanitizers to clean childrens
hands. The good news: You can make your own safe, affordable hand
sanitizer.
Witch hazel, tea tree oil, and peppermint have antiseptic and astringent
properties. Theyre great germ killers. Aloe vera will prevent the skin from
drying outa welcome alternative to commercial sanitizers that leave
hands parched.
Note: Even use of this all-natural solution should be limited to a few times
daily for those with sensitive skin.
Materials
1 cup (235 ml) pure aloe vera gel
1 to 2 teaspoons (15 to 28 ml) witch hazel
3 to 4 drops tea tree essential oil
3 to 4 drops peppermint essential oil
Step 1: Measure the ingredients and stir together in a mixing bowl.
Step 2: Adjust aloe vera content. To thicken the solution, add more aloe
vera gel, one teaspoon at a time.
Step 3: Package the product. Travel-size toiletry bottles are ideal for
toting this hand sanitizer. Save and clean empty bottles for re-use if you
dont want to invest in empty new ones.
Marzia
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Oak Processionary Moth Caterpillars
When I read about caterpillars in Inside Croydon
(http://insidecroydon.com/2014/05/02/croydon-under-threat-from-plague-of-poisonous-caterpillars/), the
post rang a bell but could not remember when I had first heard about
the issue. Then, whilst decluttering, I
came across a copy of Croydon
Guardian, 6 February 2013.
It was the usual fanfare spin from the now
ex Councils cabinet member for
highways and environmental services: the
council were to embark on a programme
to eradicate the moth for good. The work,
which was free, was taking place in
February because it was when the
caterpillars were hibernating and were
easier to contain. Obviously, the
programme did not work or was never
attempted.
Mid-May, I had noticed contractors
spraying oak trees along Wickham Road
and I immediately connected the matter
with the caterpillars. The vehicle was not
marked and they were using masks and
protective clothing. I did not take pictures
because of the double red lines.
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I then picked up, in Mr. Patels pharmacy in Broom Road, the official
leaflet that I am reproducing . Please read Controlling OPM
carefully: affected trees are best treated during the spring and
summer when the caterpillars are about.
Did Croydon Council consult the appropriate authority before waging
war? The Council has statutory duties regarding human and animal
health and, in difficult times, needs to make proper use of finances.
I hope that the new administration will keep us better informed. SL
will ask a formal question from the Council as soon as it is practically
possible.
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Pomegranates
Pomegranate juice in an
Istanbul market is one of the
most memorable experience in
my many years of travelling. It
was sharpish and refreshing.
Most of the pomegranates I ate
in the UK were tasteless or
bland until recently, probably
because they are becoming
more popular and the public
more demanding.
Punica granatum in Latin, the pomegranate is native from Iran to the
Himalayas in northern India and was cultivated and naturalized over
the whole Mediterranean region since ancient times. It is widely
cultivated throughout India and the drier parts of southeast Asia,
Malaya, the East Indies and tropical Africa. The tree was introduced
into California by Spanish settlers in 1769. Pomegranates prefer a
semi-arid mild-temperate to subtropical climate and are naturally
adapted to regions with cool winters and hot summers. A humid
climate adversely affects the formation of fruit. The tree can be severely
injured by temperatures below 12 F. The tree adapts well to container
culture and will sometimes fruit in a greenhouse.
One pomegranate provides about 40 percent of the daily requirement
for vitamin C and pomegranates may have anti-cancer properties.
Please refer to the following article if you wish to learn about the health
properties of this extraordinary and beautiful fruit
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/10/pomegra
nates.aspx
Dr. Mercola strongly suggests consuming the fruit in its whole form
because it not only will give us added fiber, but it will ensure that we
are not overdoing it on fructose, which is found in high levels in all types
of fruit juices.
If you've never eaten a pomegranate before you may be curious what
part is actually edible, and what's not. If you cut a pomegranate in half,
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you'll find it's filled with juice-filled seed sacs called arils (about 600 of
them in an average pomegranate), separated by thin white (and bitter)
membranes. Arils are the jewels of the pomegranate, and they are
the part you will want to enjoy. Many people enjoy pomegranates alone
as a snack, but you can also sprinkle the arils over salads or cooked
dishes. Inside each aril is a crunchy fiber-rich seed. While some people
spit them out, you can eat them whole, seed and all. So how do you
get out the arils?
The POM Council recommends this simple three-step process:
1 Cut off the crown, then cut the pomegranate into sections
2 Place the section in a bowl of water, then roll out the arils with your
fingers (discard everything else);
3 Strain out the water, then enjoy the arils whole, seeds and all.
You do not really the bowl of water and I
suggest you can wash your hands after
eating the arils because there will be a little
stickiness. I do not fancy adding
chlorinated water to my food!
Shops are slowly beginning to
sell ready arils but you miss all
the fun. Besides, they do not taste the same: I hand-pick
my pomegranates. I bought the best from Lidl.
Ideas
Drop pomegranate seeds into champagne or sparkling wine (cider
was also suggested) for colour and flavour - and festiveness.
Serve arils with olives or sprinkle black olive
tapenade with a few arils for a tart-sweet-salty-bitter
burst of flavours and colours.
Just sprinkle arils in salads: they glisten like little
rubies and dress up any plate.
My favorite way to use pomegranates in desserts is simply to
sprinkle a few arils over ice-cream, frozen yogurt, or sorbet. I never
cook arils.
Marzia
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Uses of lemon juice
Lemon juice is well known for its
antioxidants and anti-cancer properties.
It boosts the immune system
It aids digestion
It increases concentration
It flushes liver and kidneys
It suppresses appetite
It prevents heart failure
It helps wounds heal faster
It helps the body remove toxins,
infections, coughs and colds, asthma,
nausea, vomiting and travel sickness
It heals acne, spots and pimples
It is used during radiation treatments
It lightens hair
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Lemon
Lime
2 Oranges
1 Pineapple
Process fruits through a juicer, stir
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A note on juicing citrus:
Non-organic citrus fruits should
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About De-cluttering
I do not live in a mansion and clutter
was an issue. According to Feng shui,
clutter is low, stagnant, blocked energy
that drains energy from you and lowers
the quality of your life.
In other words, anything that you do
not use, do not like, or do not have a
place for IS clutter. Either use it, like it,
find a place for it, or let it go.
Feng shui requires bringing beautiful, light, vibrant energy with you
when you start decluttering. Essential oils in the air, music, a water
fountain or fresh flowers are also suggested to bring vital Chi to help
eliminate the low and detrimental clutter vibes.
I started decluttering when I realised I no longer enjoyed my home. I
also realised that I had to dedicate more time to myself.
Wardrobes
I do not suffer with any serious disorder possibly associated with
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or depression for which treatment
should be sought. Why did I hoard clothes, then?
I read about the stylist Martine Alexander who regularly works with
clients to detox their wardrobes. She says there are some standard
excuses we make for hanging on to clothes: The most common
statements I get from my clients are that they bought an item in the
sales but dont know what to wear it with, that they bought something
thats too small and plan to slim into it, that they dont want to throw
something away because it was expensive or that they hope an item
will come back into fashion.
I agree with her analysis: I am guilty on all charges.
I feared making the wrong decision about what to keep and what to
throw out and, for a long time, I chose to do nothing at all until I
decided that enough was enough.
I had a history of poor shopping decisions. I used to buy on impulse,
without thinking what an item would go with or when I would wear it.
Often, I never had the right attire for the occasion.
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Just before Christmas I stopped buying clothes. I sorted through
everything I had and arranged anything I had not worn for over a year
into piles for charity because I believe that everything should be re-
used or recycled.
My husband joined in and, in January, we sent trainers, jeans,
underwear, boxer shorts, socks, shoes, jumpers, sweatshirts, coats
and towels to the Manna Society through our church. The Manna
Society run a Day Centre for homeless people near London Bridge.
http://www.mannasociety.org.uk
We had space in the wardrobe and were happy to know we were
helping somebody. All our donations were freshly laundered, ironed
and in good condition. Anything else went into a clothes recycling
scheme. I am now going through all summer clothes and I have just
found out that they also need mugs, cereal bowls, dinner plates, more
towels (hand and bath), blankets and sleeping bags so I am
decluttering the kitchen too.
Office
My miniscule office needed sorting out because I had mountains of
papers and could never find what I wanted. I bought a Bisley filing
cabinet for 0.99 pence on Ebay. It had no key and I had to order one
for 3.50 but is was still a bargain! I set up some simple folders. I can
now find bills and receipts without searching high and low.
Medicine and toiletries cabinet
I went through everything and removed all the outdated medicines,
the stuff I knew I would never use again, the dirty-looking bandages
and all the creams and ointments that never worked. I kept only what
could be used. I no longer buy in bulk, except toilet paper.
Books and videos
I could not part with any of my books but added tall shelves to take
advantage of every available space. I now know where everything is.
Custom shelving units provide enough space for books, photos, and
decorative pieces. We had a through room: instead of reinstating the
wall that had been removed, we created a partition wall with shelves
that housed all the videos (hundreds) and CDs. We have two rooms
now and great storage.
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Kitchen
After removing all the mugs, cereal bowls and dinner plates for the
Manna Society, I went through all the pots and all the gadgets I had
bought and never used. I put them in a huge box and took them to
Oxfam. My kitchen is fit for purpose now.
Utility room
The work is still in progress but the floor is already clear of boxes. I
found a few things I had totally forgotten about and found a loving
home for them all. A new washing machine will soon replace the huge
Maytag about to die. It is now an airy room.
Under the stairs
I found a heap of carrier and paper bags, books,
magazines and empty shoe boxes. All clear now.
There is a lot of wasted space and two ancient
meters in the way. I am looking for inspiration. Any
help is welcome. I found an interesting website,
http://www.avarfurniture.co.uk, and will give them
a call next month.
The loft
The loft is boarded and half of it neatly stores all the suitcases. The
other half will be a laborious summer project.
Recommended: 30-day list
I read somewhere about creating a 30-day list: every time I want to
buy something that is not absolutely necessary, I put it on the list with
the date it was added to the list. The rule is never to buy anything
(except necessities) unless they it has been on the list for 30 days.
Often I lost the urge to buy the stuff and I saved myself a lot of money
and clutter.
We dont need to increase our goods nearly as
much as we need to scale down our wants. Not
wanting something is as good as possessing it.
Donald Horban
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Police Matters
The Promises have been updated after
the Public Meeting on Wednesday 9
April 2014 because residents expressed
concern about speeding in the Shirley
area on both sides of Wickham Road.
Shirley Life did not receive the more
up-to-date information promised. It is
disturbing to note that only crime in
Shrublands is put on record, whilst one
is aware that there was crime in other
parts of the ward.
We are surprised to note that the location of the next Public Meeting
will be All Saints Church in Bridle Road after much fuss was made
not to change the out-of-ward, previous venue. I seem to remember
that it was decided that the Panel would vote on the matter.
Public Meetings are attended by people of different faiths or none.
A neutral venue such as the Shirley Community Centre would enable
residents to feel at ease.
Many residents in the ward are not online and every effort should be
made to involve them in neighborhoods policing issues. It was
suggested that posters went up in shops and the Library.
You can contact the Team on Shirley.snt@met.police.uk.
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http://content.met.police.uk/Team/Croydon/Shirley
LANDSEER MAINTENANCE
That little extra garden touch
General garden maintenance
Hedge trimming
Lawn cutting
Brickwork undertaken
Exterior painting
Tree work
07504 140 503
07903 630 943
scottlandseer@hotmail.co.uk
Based in Shirley
Petition
The petition for 1 hour free parking in
Wickham Road and a disabled bay by
Hartland Way Surgery was delivered on 8
May 2014 to Fiona Twycross for
transmission to Transport for London. It
was signed by 1,259 local residents.
Questions will also be asked of the Mayor
of London.
Said Otmani, Fiona Twycross and a Shirley resident,
Valerie Mackenzie
Said Otmani, Fiona Twycross and a Shirley resident,
Valerie Mackenzie
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Vote with Your Pocket,
EVERY DAY
Remember, the food companies on the left of the
graphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last two
labelling campaignsin California and Washington
Stateto prevent you from knowing what is in your
food.
You can even the score by switching to the brands on
the right; all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right to
Know campaign.
Naked Juice
Gerber
Kashi
Ocean Spray
Green & Blacks Organic
Del Monte
Du Pont
Bayer
BASF
Burts Bees
STOP
BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS.
Voting with your pocket, at every meal, matters.
It makes a huge difference.
These
items
are sold
in the
UK
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SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN
June film programme at the David Lean Cinema
Thursday 5 June at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
THE PAST (12A) 2013 FRANCE/I TALY/I RAN 130 m ins (subtitled)
Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Brnice Bejo, Tahar Rahim, Ali Mostaffa
Deserted by her Iranian husband Ahmad (Mosaffa), Marie (Bejo - The Artist) has begun a new relationship
with Samir (Rahim - A Prophet). When Ahmad returns to Paris to finalise their divorce, he has to live under
the same roof as the pair, and tensions between Marie and her elder daughter explode. Bejo won the Best
Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her work in this intricate and intense domestic drama.
Thursday 12 June at 2.30pm and 7.30pm - Q &A at evening screening
UNDER THE SKIN (15) 2013 UK 108 mins
Director: Jonathan Glazer Starring: Scarlett Johansson
The syrops|s or |rdo.cor s|rp|y reads, 'Ar a||er seduclress preys upor l|e popu|al|or ol 3col|ard.
T|al's a la|r |rlroducl|or lo lhis extraordinary picture, which is as unique and disturbing as you might expect
from the director of Sexy Beast and Birth. While it features non-actors in unscripted scenes, we are delighted
to welcome an important member of the regular cast to a Q&A at our evening screening: Adam Pearson will
talk about his performance in the film, and his work with the charities Changing Faces and Jeans for Genes.
Thursday 19 June at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
SUZANNE (12A) 2013 FRANC E 94 m ins (subtit led)
Director: Katell Quillevr Starring: Sara Forestier, Franois Damiens, Adle Haenel
T|e secord ol l||s rorl|'s l||rs lo rev|ve l|e 0av|d Lear's greal Frerc| c|rera lrad|l|or, Suzanne is a
very different family drama to The Past. Single father Nicolas (Damiens - Delicacy) does his best to bring
up his two daughters, but his ability to hold the family together is tested as Suzanne (Forestier) goes off the
ra||s. Pra|sed as 'suol|e, oeaul|lu| ard rysler|ous (Peler 8rads|aW, The Guardian).
M onday 23 June at 7.30pm -special screening for PURLEY FESTIVAL
20 FEET FROM STARDOM (12A) 2013 US A 91 m ins
Director: Morgan Neville Featuring: Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer
This exuberant film, which received the 2014 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, tells the story
of the black female backing singers who greatly enhanced some of the greatest pop and rock music of our
time. Despite working with famous names such as Phil Spector, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and
Stevie Wonder, these outstanding vocalists rarely achieved solo success.
Thursday 26 June at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
THE LUNCHBOX (PG ) 2013 INDIA 104 m ins (subtit led)
Director: Ritesh Batra Starring: Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
The Mumbai lunch delivery service is famed for never losing an order. So, neglected wife Ila (Kaur) is
puzzled when her husband fails to appreciate her delicious new recipes, until she finds a note from
widowed office worker Fernandes (Khan) in the returned lunchbox. Balancing humour with romance and a
sometimes melancholic tone, and creating believable characters W|o you'|| root for, this wonderful film
demonstrates that contemporary Indian cinema has a huge amount to offer beyond Bollywood razzmatazz.
At the David Lean Cinema Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET
Tickets 7.50 (concessions 6) From Croydon Visitor Centre (by East Croydon Station)
Online www.davidleancroydon.ticketsource.co.uk Telephone 0333 666 3366 (1.50 charge)
Mailing list & information savedavidlean@gmail.com Twitter @SaveDavidLean
Facebook www.facebook.com/LeanCampaign Website www.DavidLeanCroydon.org.uk
Ticketing arrangements
Tickets for all screenings are 7.50. Concessions (Freedom Pass
holders, full time students, claimants and disabled) 6.
Bookings can be made:
Online: via http://www.davidleancroydon.ticketsource.co.uk/
Telephone: 0333 666 3366 (a 1.50 charge applies, which covers
any number of tickets). Note that staff cannot answer any queries
unrelated to bookings.
In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station
(08.00 to 18.30 Monday to Friday and 09.00 to 17.00 Saturday).
Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC.
Croydon Clocktower: our Clocktower box office, located next to the
Arts Bar, will be open for one hour before every film and tickets can
be bought there for any film, subject to availability. CASH ONLY.
All the above services close 2.5 hours before any particular film, with
the exception of the Clocktower box office.
Wheelchair bookings: wheelchair places can be booked via all the
above methods. If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helper,
please request this by emailing: savedavidlean@gmail.com
David Lean mugs now available
The attractive mug that features the image of David
Lean from our logo, together with the words DAVID
LEAN CROYDON is available from our Clocktower box
office on screening days.
Facebook and Twitter
Our Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in the
Campaign, with photo albums, scans of the latest press coverage, and
screening reminders. http://www.facebook.com/LeanCampaign
For additional reminders and film-related news, follow us on Twitter:
@SaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore,
Picture Partnership,
Shirley
Her Majesty The Queen,
Sovereign of the Most
Honourable Order of the
Bath, accompanied by His
Royal Highness The Prince
of Wales, Great Master of
the Order, attended the
Service and Ceremony of
the Installation of Knights
Grand Cross of the Order in
Henry VIIs Lady Chapel,
Chapel of the Order, at
Westminster Abbey on
Friday 9 May 2014.
The Most Honourable Order
of the Bath was established
as a military order by Letters
Patent of George I on 18
May 1725, when the Dean
of Westminster was made
Dean of the Order in perpetuity and King Henry VII's Lady Chapel
at Westminster Abbey designated as the Chapel of the Order.
However, the Order was a revival of an older custom going back
to medieval times when part of the ceremony of knighthood
included a ritual bath symbolic of spiritual purification and a vigil
the night before receiving the honour.
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The service was conducted by the Dean of Westminster, the Very
Reverend Dr John Hall.
Picture Partnership had the pleasure of being asked to cover the
Service and Ceremony of the Installation of Knights Grand Cross
of the Order which happens just once every 4 four years.
Picture Partnership had a team of 5, 3 photographers and 2
assistants and photographed individual portraits of each of the
Knights in the robes and with their family before the service took
place, followed by discreet photography of the Service itself in
the Abbey.
We also shot the official group Installation picture with the Queen.
Picture Partnerships well equipped studio is at 213 Wickham
Road, Shirley Croydon, CR0 8TG. We are six doors away from
the Co-op. Call us on 020 8656 4024.
@PPPictures
www.picturepartnership.co.uk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY
June 2014
Volunteering for the Summer Reading Challenge
If you're aged between 13-24 and are interested in volunteering at Shirley Library
over the Summer to help with the children's Summer Reading Challenge, please
pop into Shirley Library for more information and an application form.
Adult Learners Week 2014
Embroidery workshop on Monday 16 June from 2.30-4.30pm. Materials will be
provided. Please reserve a place for this session.
Paper craft: Three dimensional paper cup making on Tuesday 17 June from 2.30-
4.30pm. Please reserve a place for this session.
Knit and Natter session (fortnightly) on Friday 20 June from 2.30-4.30pm. Whether
you're a beginner or an improver why not come along with your knitting and join this
friendly group.
Free Regular Childrens Activities and Events
Storytime: Every Thursday from 2.15 to 2.45pm. This is a lovely session where a
selection of stories are read and different colouring sheets are used. Come along and
join in on the fun!
Rhymetime: Every Friday from 10 to 10.30am.
Once upon a Rhyme: 10 to 10.30am on the following Saturdays: 7 and 21.
Saturday Crafts: 2.30 to 4.30pm on the following Saturdays: 14 and 28.
Free Regular Activities and Events for Adults
Board games: Do you like playing Scrabble, Monopoly, cards, chess and Battleship?
We have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time.
Monthly Craft Workshop: Card Making on Tuesday 10 from 2.30 to 4.30pm.
Stitch, Knit and Natter from 2.30 to 4.30pm Friday 6 and 20.
Computer sessions for beginners: Learn to set up an email account, use Facebook,
do online shopping, use Word, Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skills.
These sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoon
and on some Saturday mornings. Please contact the library for further details.
ICT volunteer opportunity - We're looking for a volunteer who is experienced in all
of the applications listed in the previous paragraph to deliver free ICT sessions to our
customers at Shirley Library. We would like a volunteer who could spare a few hours
on a Thursday or Friday every week. Please contact the library for more information
and to pick up an application form.
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi access.
Display boards
Our display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club or
society. Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or email
croydon.shirleylibrary@carillionservices.co.uk
READING
GROUP
FOR ADULTS
The group will discuss The Warden by Anthony Trollope on Thursday 12 June from
6 to 7pm.
"The Warden" centers on Mr. Harding, a clergyman of great personal integrity who is
nevertheless in possession of an income from a charity far in excess of the sum
devoted to the purposes of the foundation. On discovering this, young John Bold turns
his reforming zeal to exposing what he regards as an abuse of privilege, despite the
fact that he is in love with Mr. Harding's daughter Eleanor. It was a highly topical novel,
but like other great Victorian novelists, Trollope uses the specific case to explore and
illuminate the universal complexities of human motivation and social morality.
Free monthly talks fom authors or speakers
Nadeem Masood, author of Making Pandemonium, will give a talk about his
experiences as an Opening Ceremony performer and Games Maker at the London
2012 Olympics. His talk will take place on Tuesday 3 June from 2.15-3.30pm.
Please reserve your place at the library for this talk.
Caroline Smith, from Bethlem Royal Hospital's Museum, will give a talk covering
the origins of the hospital, the treatments used, some of the more notable patients
amongst other things. Her talk will be on Tuesday 24 June from 2.15-3.30pm.
Please reserve your place at the library for this talk.
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http://www.wickhamstudio.co.uk/
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Sasha is probably the best
hairdresser in town.
She is a true professional.
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Green Thumb
The awful weather we are
experiencing seems to
have come with a lot of
weeds. Green Thumb
delayed Slowmow for
some Additional Weedkill
treatment but Speedwell
and friends seem to grow
unperturbed.
Slowmow had to be
postponed again because
of the heavy rain. They
phoned early in the
morning to inform us. They are true professionals and pleasant too.
They even gave me a lecture on weeds but I am no gardener and like
Prunella vulgaris (Selfheal).
Shirley Open Gardens 2014
Green Thumb have generously sponsored Shirley Neighbourhood Care
for the past two years for the Shirley Open Gardens.
The event will take place on 28 and 29 June and 6 and 7 September
2014. SNC are looking for new owners to open their gardens to the
public and raise funds for the charity.
Please email snc@cnca.org.uk if you are interested.
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Pothole #00
I reported another pothole was forming after pothole #39 was
filled. Please refer to Shirley Life, March 2014.
Well, let us hope that the new Labour administration will monitor
road works better than the disastrous previous one who claimed
they had increased spending on repairing roads #lies
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Pre-election verge cutting
I tweeted the above picture taken in Shirley Way and, when I got
home, I found they were sweeping the pavements in Palace View.
Somebody who has nothing better to do must have been
monitoring Twitter and wanted to score points. #notfunny. We look
forward to receiving better service.
Jill Latter Jill Latter Jill Latter
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