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Welcome toEwell Village Fair!Dear FairgoersWelcome to the 2019 Ewell Village Fair!We are delighted to welcome you to this verypopular event which provides vital funds for StMary's Parish Church. Money raised goes towardsthe maintenance of our beautiful Victorian building,

its churchyard, and the many activities we provide. We are a parish churchfor the local community and are here to serve you. Thanks to the Fair andother fundraising activities we are able support the local community of Ewell,through our work with schools, children's activities, music, our bereavementcafé, and much more besides. Please do take the chance to look aroundSt Mary's while you are at the Fair today.The Fair is a fun-filled family day out, and this year we have some newexciting activities which all the family can enjoy. Join All About Anna'sAnimals as they show us some of the animals with them today- some cuteand fluffy, some scaly and crawly- and take your chance to pet and hold theanimals. For thrill-seekers, we have Kiddi Karts where children can racearound the track, and at the bouncy castle, kids can burn off some energy.There's a great variety of food and drink on sale, including a delicious StMary the Virgin mocktail over at Tammy's, Krispy Kreme doughnuts, andice cream. With the much-requested return of the Paladins of Chivalry, ponyrides, face-painting, coconut shy, a packed programme of arena events,and much more, it's a fantastic day out for all. One of my favourite parts ofthe Fair is helping the Mayor judge the cake competitions (I usually get ataste!) Everyone can take part as there are different age categories- whynot give it a go?Many congratulations to the Ewell St Mary's Morris Men as the 2019 Fairmarks their 40th anniversary of formation. They have been dancing at thefair and many other community events ever since. We are very grateful tothe Morris Men for their ongoing support. Many thanks also to Ewell CastleSchool who kindly allow us to use the grounds of Glyn House for the fair,to the volunteers who make the Fair possible- and to you the fair goers! Withyour support I hope the great tradition of the Fair will continue for years tocome!Russell DewhurstVicar of Ewell

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Come & enjoy ourFLOWER SHOW

Saturday 21st September 2.30 - 4.30 p.m.

Blenheim High SchoolLongmead Road, Epsom Floral exhibits, plants

for sale & tea withhomemade cakes

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- Memorial masonry- Floral tributes

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BEREAVEMENTCAFE

Losing someone you love canturn your world upside down

Talking about it helpsThird Tuesday each month

2:45pm–3:45pmSt Mary’s Church Hall (opposite

church on London Road)Tel 0208 393 2643

Open to all: just turn up

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SUNDAY AT ST MARY'S0800 HOLY COMMUNION

0930 SUNG EUCHARIST

The Sunday School meets in conjunctionwith this service.There is coffee in the church hall betweenthe 9.30 and 11 o’clock services on Sun-day mornings, to which all are welcome,and especially newcomers and visitors.

LATE MORNING SERVICE varies bySunday in the monthThe usual pattern is our all-age Praise@11on the first Sunday at 11am; 11.15amChoral Mattins on the second Sunday;11am Toddle Up, a short and very informalservice for toddlers and their families onthe third Sunday; and 11.15am MorningPrayer with Holy Baptism on the fourthSunday. The pattern changes on specialoccasions: see our website for details.1700 Second Sunday of the month ALL-IN An inclusive all-age service with some-thing for everyone. Followed at 6pm-6:45pm by Club Sandwich, a youth groupfor 7-11s.1730 Once a month CHORAL EVEN-SONG Just like a cathedral Evensong inour own parish church. Usually the thirdSunday but see our website for details.Occasionally there are variations from thispattern; details are given in Ewell ParishNews, on the Notice Board or in the WeeklyNotes available on Sundays.

ON WEEKDAYSThe Eucharist is celebrated on Tuesdaysat 10 am, at the Side Chapel.St Mary’s Church is in London Road, Ewell,KT17 2AY and the Parish Office is in theSacristy on the south side of the church.The Office hours are normally 9.30-12.00Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri, but please checkbefore visiting as appointments are usuallyneeded.

www.stmarysewell.com

CAFE NESCOTOn Tuesdays in term time,

students from NESCOT are servingsimple lunches in our church hall(London Rd, opposite the church)between 12 and 1.30 pm.Everyone welcome! Do drop in!

WE MEET IN THE CHURCHHALL EVERY WEDNESDAY

FROM 10.30 am – 12 noon

C FEE MORNINGS

DO COME AND JOIN US

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Mums, Dads, Grannies, Grandpas &Carers

St Mary’s runs friendly Toddler Groupsin the church hall in term time

Mondays 1.15-2.45 and Thursdays 10.00-11.30

Call in and give us a tryor ring 020 8393 4804 for more information

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WHAT’S ON FOR CHILDRENAT OUR CHURCH?

ALL-IN! & CLUB SANDWICH (once a month)What is it? An informal evening service for all ages with craft activitiesand music band.When is it? 2nd Sunday in the month from 5-6pm in church, followed byClub Sandwich from 6 – 6.45pm, our junior youth group for 7 – 11 year olds

TODDLE UP! (once a month)What is it? A short, informal service aimed at toddlers with games, craft andsongs.When is it? 3rd Sunday in the month 11-11.30am in church followed byrefreshments for those who can stay.

PRAISE@11 (once a month)What is it? A short informal service for all ages but especially families withprimary school aged children followed by refreshments for those who can stay.When is it? 1st Sunday in the month 11-11.45am in church.

CHILDREN'S HOUR (weekly)What is it? Children's time to learn about their faith during the 9.30am service.When is it? Sundays in term time 9.30am in the church hall.

ST. MARY'S TODDLER GROUPS (weekly)What is it? Informal fun groups for toddlers with toys, games andrefreshments.When is it? Term time for an hour and a half on Mondays from 1.15pm andon Thursdays from 10am in the church hall.

FUN DAY WEDNESDAY (weekly)What is it? Very informal craft and games group aimed at 4-11 year olds.When is it? Wednesdays in term time 3.30-4.30pm in the church hall.

FUN DAYS (occasionally)What is it? Popular days for 4-11 year olds full of craft, games and foodactivities.When is it? Check out the church website to find out when the next one is.All these activities take a break in August but we will be back in September.

MORE DETAILS ON THE CHURCH WEBSITE: www.stmarysewell.comOR PHONE THE CHURCH OFFICE ON 020 8393 2643

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THE CHURCHSt. Mary's is a thriving Parish Church in the heart ofEwell Village. The current church building wascompleted in 1848, and is a great example of theGothic revival style. Many of the things inside thechurch- such as the font and chancel screen- aremuch older than the building, having been broughtover from the older medieval church. The medievalchurch tower still stands in the grounds. Today, aswell as our Sunday and weekday services, baptisms,weddings and funerals, we offer a range of activitiesfrom toddler groups to bell-ringing, coffee mornings to

organ recitals, children's fun days to courses about the Christian faith andmuch more besides. We support local and international charities includingthe local Foodbank. The church will be open from 12.00 - 15.00 on the dayof the Fair.

PHOTOGRAPHYThe parish of St Mary follows the Diocese of Guildford safeguarding policy onthe taking and publishing of photographs at church events. Many people,including church photographers and journalists, take photographs at the Fair. Ifyou attend the Fair, your consent to photographs being taken is assumed. If youtake photographs, please respect the wishes of those whose pictures you take,especially if posting to Facebook or other social media.

THANK YOU!We could not run the Fair without the support of many people. Thankyou to all of them. We are grateful to the Worshipful the Mayor of Epsom& Ewell, Councillor John Beckett, for opening the Fair, and to Ewell StMary’s Morris Men, for picking the Grand Draw winners. We would liketo make special mention of Ewell Castle School for allowing us the useof Glyn House grounds, and the District Scout Service Team, the Guidesand Brownies for their help and assistance.

FIRST AIDA first aid team will be in attendance at the Fair. If you need assistance, pleasevisit the MC’s tent by Arena 1 (see map on p10).

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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIESChildren’s Cupcake Competitions - entry forms on our website and

Facebook. Various categories and fun for all. Please deliver cakes & entryforms by 11am on Saturday. Cakes judged at 12 noon

Plus so much more ! Kiddi Karts - go kart racing

All About Anna’s Animals - the ultimate animal experience (12-3pm)

Pony Rides 11.30-2.30 pm   Bouncy Castle    Delicious  Ice Cream

Packed Lunch Boxes for sale    Interactive Mediaeval Children’s Events

Face Painting Punch and Judy     Coconut Shy & Other Sideshows

ATTRACTIONSPaladins of Chivalry:

Medieval re-enactment and combat displayMorris Dancing Display & Grinning Through the Horse Collar

competition - come and join in!All about Anna’s Animals and Petting Zoo 12-3 pm

Kiddi Karts Pony rides 11.30-2.30 pm Hands Down Martial Arts Ambition Dance School

Fitznell’s Diva Choir, Starlets and Tenor Choir and Concert BandCoconut Shy & other Sideshows Bouncy Castle with slide

Grand Draw - fabulous selection of prizes

FOOD AT THE FAIRThere's something for everyone at this year's Fair

Upper Lawn (around Arena 1) from 10.30Beer Pavilion – enjoy beer, wine, Pimms & soft drinks

Want to eat something hot? Head over to the BBQ by Classe Cateringor try Indian Cuisine from Sizzling Bengal

If that's not for you there's Café NESCOT in the Church Hall with arange of lunch dishes from 11.30-14.00 (London Road opposite the

church) or teas, coffees, soft drinks, cakes & children's Snack Boxesfrom 10.30 at the Kitchen (near the Kiddi Karts Arena)

Don't forget your sweet treats. Also in the Upper Lawn area are KrispyKreme Doughnuts, Kingstonian Ice Cream, and Tam's Cakes and

Cookies, who will also be serving Cocktails and Mocktails

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Plan of Fair

TOILETS: the entrance to the toilets can be found at the front of Glyn House.There is a toilet for the disabled in the church hall. This is our intended layout.Events beyond our control may mean we have to make adjustments on the day.

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Sharing the love of Christ, the Light of the World,with the people of Ewell

This is our anticipated schedule. We may have to make last minute changes ifcircumstances dictate.

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10.00 Ewell St Mary's Morris Men dance in Ewell High St ☻10.20 The Mayor joins the Morris men to process through the

Village with a stop at the Lock Up (junction of Church St. &High St.) for 'Refreshing the Wastrel' competition

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10.30 Gates Open, Church Bells ringArena 1: Beer tent opens, BBQ, Indian Food, KrispyKreme Doughnuts, Tam's Cakes and Cookies and IceCream availableThe Kitchen (by Kiddi Karts) open for refreshments

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11.00 The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell opens the FairEntries for cake competitions must be delivered by 11.00.

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11.00 Morris Dancing Display followed by a Grinning throughthe Horse Collar Competition. Please come and join in.

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11.30 Pony rides from 11.30 till 14.30Church Hall (Café NESCOT) open for lunch till 14.00 ☻

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12.00 All About Anna’s AnimalsThe Church is open from 12.00 till 15.00Mayor judges cake competitions

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☻12.30 Paladins of Chivalry ☻13.00 Divas Choir

Punch and Judy☻

☻13.15 Starlets and Tenors Choir ☻13.30 Martial Arts ☻14.00 All about Anna’s Animals

Punch and JudyFitznell’s Concert Band from 14.00 onwards

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14.30 Paladins of ChivalryMorris Men dance amongst the stalls

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15.00 Ambition Dance SchoolPunch and Judy

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15.30 Grand Draw & Lucky Programme DrawMorris Men dance amongst the stalls

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16.00 Fair closes

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Morris DancingCan it really be possible that Ewell St Mary’s Morris Men have reached their 40thAnniversary?On the day of the Ewell Village Fair, in 1979, a group of ‘young-ish’ men had beenvolunteered by their families at the behest of the vicar of the day – Peter Hogben –to perform some ‘morris dancing’, as the fair was to have an ‘Olde English’ theme.They called themselves St Mary’s Morris Men. A few practice sessions had beenundertaken and the performance was successful, if somewhat hilarious, as theycapered and cavorted about the arena to the cheers (and ribald comments) fromthose that knew them.What hadn’t been bargained for was the fact that some of these men decided totake morris dancing seriously. Those that had pushed them forward had not realisedthey were saying goodbye to the possibilities of DIY, odd-jobs about the house andweekend shopping when the ‘morris season’ comes around each year.In due course the team became Ewell St Mary’s Morris Men and with the help ofnearby Thames Valley Morris Men – a ‘proper’ team – they learned the intricaciesof the dance, reached a high standard, and eventually became members of TheMorris Ring (the international association of Morris Men).Two of the original members are still involved. Friendships have been formed bymen from many walks of life, all bound together by the social and, we have to say,slightly eccentric urge to dance in public and keep alive one of the traditions of oldEngland.Apart from summer mid-week dance-outs at the many excellent Surrey pubs,various tours are an absolute fixture in their calendar: dancing on Box Hill at dawnto greet the rising of the sun followed by breakfast back at Ewell in The Wheatsheaf;the St George’s Day festivities in the City of London; a trip to the Continent wherethey have had tomatoes thrown at them at a Boulogne market, have terrorised theBurghers of Bruges and even impeded a major cycle race in West Flanders!Almost every event in the village is supported by the morris men – everything from‘Ewell Yule’ to the Herald of Spring. Boxing Day is celebrated with a tour of thevillage pubs, finishing with the traditional Mummers’ Play at the Upper Mill; hun-dreds of onlookers turn out for this and many thousands of pounds have beenraised for charities. The root cause of this phenomenon has never been forgottenand some of those funds have been directed towards St Mary’s, for the upkeep ofthe church, and the men dance each year at the Ewell Village Fair.The fun goes on, but the very success and longevity of this group has slowlycontributed to the odd worn hip and knee and Ewell St Mary’s Morris Men wouldwelcome a few new men. Age is no barrier – although a sense of humour might bean advantage.Practice nights during the winter are on Thursdays and a good idea of what the menget up to can be seen by visiting their website at www.ewellmorris.co.uk, or theirFacebook Group; and of course, they can always be contacted by email:bagman@ewellmorris.co.uk.

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This year joining Ewell St Mary’s Morris Men at the Ewell Village Fair will be:1st Sedgley Morris Men. They are based in the Black Country and have alwayshad a close affiliation with the 1st Sedgley Scouts, sharing their facilities and helpingin whatever way they can. A close bond with Ewell came about when the two sidesfirst met in Plymouth in 1985. They wear straw hats with white shirts and trousersand green, red and gold baldricks. ‘Sedgers’ are also 40 years old this year and thetwo teams will meet in September to celebrate that event.Jackstraws Morris. Based in Farnham in Surrey, this women’s morris team wearall white with the colourful addition of green ribbons and neckerchiefs. Theymostly perform dances from the Cotswold villages and are renowned for their fineperformances.

Phoenix Clog. This team, based in Ewell, perform dances from the North West ofEngland, wearing the traditional clogs with leather uppers which were once thenormal footwear of the working people. Their colours are white shirts with a maroonsash and black breeches, or white blouses with maroon skirts.Pilgrim Morris Men. Hailing from Guildford, the ‘Pilgrims’ wear black and redbaldricks, white shirts and black breeches. Like most of the teams on view today,they perform dances from the Cotswold villages.Rampant Rooster Morris. They come from Dorking and their emblem is the famousfour toed Dorking Cockerel. They wear black breeches, white shirts and red, yellowand green baldricks for their ‘Cotswold’ dances but adopt similarly coloured ‘tattercoats’ for their Welsh ‘border’ dances.Spring Grove Morris Men.   In the Summer of 1977 this team was formed for aone-off performance at "An Evening of Love": just like Ewell, they kept on dancing.They wear white trousers and shirts, straw hats decorated with flowers, and greenand yellow ribbons; their baldricks are green and yellow as are the ribbonsdecorating the bells on their legs.Thames Valley Morris Men. They are the longest established of the teams on view.They were formed in 1952 and perform dances from many of the Cotswold villagesand beyond. Their colours are white shirts and trousers, with blue baldricks, andblue and yellow rosettes. They wear straw hats, decked with blue and yellow ribbon.Bell pads are also trimmed with ribbons and they wear blue waistcoats bearing a‘tree of life’.Dance spots. You will be able to watch the morris dancers at the following placesthroughout the village today (the times may be subject to alteration):

The Famous Green Man – 10am.The Ewell Village Fair Arena – 11am.The Ewell Village Fair, among the stalls, 2:30pm, 3:30pm.Bourne Hall Park (next to the lake behind the Talbot Gate) – 12:30pm,

2:30pm, 3:30pm.The Wheatsheaf – 12:30pm, 5:30pm.The Eight Bells – 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm.

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Lucky Programme DrawWin £20

Just drop this entry form into the box in the church

Name:

Contact number:

We will only use your name and contact number to contact you if you havethe winning entry. We will not use it for any other purpose. All completedentry forms will be destroyed once the draw has been made. Our dataprivacy notice is available on our website: www.stmarysewell.com

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The Bells of St. Mary’sHere at St. Mary’s we have 8 bells, the heaviestof which weighs 12 cwt. 2 qr. 2 lb (636 kg). Somecame from the old tower that still stands by GlynHouse, some were new for the present church.Learning to ringOnce gained, bell ringing is a skill for life you'llnever forget and can open up a lifetime ofexperiences and enjoyment.The first stage in learning to ring is to develop theskills to 'handle' the bell. That means the tech-nique to control the bell using the rope. This isdone on a one-to-one basis. You will usually betaught each of the two movements, or 'strokes',in ringing separately, and then helped to put themtogether. The technique is all about holding the

rope correctly, moving with it and catching the rope at the right place and time.In bell ringing you work as part of a team, so once you can 'handle' your bell youare quickly introduced to ringing with the rest of the 'band' of ringers. The keyskills learnt are the ability to watch and listen to the ringing to know when youshould pull and sound your bell, and to be able to vary the pace of your ringingto fit in with the group.The simplest thing to ring is called ‘rounds’, where we simply ring from thelightest and highest sounding bell, known as the ‘treble’ or 1, one at a time, tillthe heaviest and deepest sounding bell, known as the tenor or 8 (in our case,as we have 8 bells).The next simplest thing is ‘call changes’ where every now and again someonecalls out to change the order slightly, e.g. ‘3 to 1’ to change from 1 2 3 4 … to 13 2 4…. Typically this is what we ring on a Sunday morning or for a wedding.To get the most out of bell ringing, the challenges lie in ‘change ringing’. This iswhen bell ringers follow a pattern called a method, where the bells change theorder in which they strike each time. You'll learn about the structure of methods,how to remember them and how to move the place in the order that your bellstrikes. There is often some theory and reading to do, but the other ringers willhelp out with advice. You will also learn additional skills such as preparing thebells for ringing and setting them safely 'down' again.Here at St. Mary’s we practice on a Tuesday evening from 7:30 (7:00 for newlearners) till 9 (and eat plenty of chocolates during the breaks!). If you areinterested, or just want to take a look, please contact the Tower Captain (emailtowercaptain@stmarysewell.com) or phone the Parish Office on 020 8393 2643.

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ST. MARY’S RECITALS 2019 Sept 7 Patronal Festival Organ Recital - Jonathan Holmes

including Alfred Hollins; Concert Overture in C minor,Thalben Ball: Variations on a theme by Paganini for OrganPedals, Bach: Toccata and Fugue in F, Mendelssohn:Overture to St Paul, Reger: Choral Fantasie and Fugue on‘Wachet Auf” Op 52/2.

Oct 7 Duruflé Requiem sung by the Parish Choir with ‘on theday’ singers from local choirs.

Tickets £8 or £7 in advance through eventbrite, under 16s £1For more information see our website

St Mary’s Choirs NEED YOU!Do you enjoy singing?

If you can sing a hymn you can join St Mary's SingersThey sing at Baptisms once a month and practise twice a month on ThursdayeveningDo you like a musical challenge?Would you like to improve your sight reading and learn new pieces every week?Sing in cathedrals and perform a wide range of music?If you do St Mary's Parish Choir could be what you are looking forWe practise on Friday evening and sing at the main church servicesFor further details please contact: The Director of Music, Jonathan Holmes

(directorofmusic@stmarysewell.com) or see our website.

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Call 020 8614 0714for details of cost and availability

or visit www.stmarysewell.com

Priory Court Care Home is situated in Ewell Villagein the borough of  Epsom and Ewell. We offer a fullrange of care options from Nursing care to support

for those people living with dementia, both longand short term stays are available and respitebreaks to give carers a much needed rest.

 Priory Court, where residents and theirfamilies are made to feel at home, isbased in a private cul-de-sac and offerscomfortable, self-contained bedroomswith en-suite facilities and free WIFI.Residents are encouraged to bring smallpersonal items with them to furtherenhance their own rooms, creating ahome from home experience.  Our varied

daily activity programme includes trips out to many local interesting locations. Thehome provides the perfect opportunity for people to form new friendships.

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EWELLPARISHNEWS

Did you know that St Mary’shas its own monthlynewspaper (EPN)? It hasdetails of what is happening atSt Mary’s and reports of recentactivities. Pick a up a copy inchurch or have one delivered.

It is also possible to receiveEPN by email. Please see ourwebsite for details or email:

epn@stmarysewell.com

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ST MARY’SMAILING LISTSWe have 3 email mailing lists:

�Children’s and family activities(about three times per month)

�Music events (several times ayear, with information aboutrecitals and other musicalevents, and services in church)

�General (occasional emails,including last-minutecancellations, majorannouncements, major fund-raising projects)

If you would like to be keptinformed about what ishappening at our church, youcan sign up on our website at:

http://www.stmarysewell.com/newsletter/

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We would like to thank everybody who hassupported this year’s Ewell Village Fair,

especially all our advertisers.Please support them.

We look forward to seeing you all in 2020St Mary the Virgin, London Road, Ewell, Epsom KT17 2AY

020 8393 2643 www.stmarysewell.com

The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Ewell, Registered Charity No 1128409