Step back in time and explore the fascinating history of Molesey with Anthony Barnes a dedicated wellbeing walks leader and Elmbridge Museum volunteer Join Anthony for two engaging walks that bring local history to life through captivating stories and historical highlights: Friday 7 February: The Story of Hurst Park EstateMeeting Point: Tesco KT8 1SEDiscover the history of Hurst Park following the closure of the racecourse in 1962 This walk will delve into the transformation of the area and its significance in local history.Thursday 6 March: Molesey Circular WalkMeeting Point: Tesco KT8 1SELearn about the triumphs and tragedies of the Molesey racecourse which held its first race on 19 March 1890 and its last on 10 October 1962 This walk will explore the racecourse's short but eventful history All walks are free to join and take place from 10:30am to 12pm No booking is required—simply turn up at the meeting point on the day indicated Join us for these enlightening walks and uncover the hidden stories of Molesey For more information, please contact us at 01372 474 574, email health@elmbridge.gov.uk or visit Elmbride wellbeing history walks Elmbridge Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of the Elmbridge area. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and community events, the museum aims to engage and inspire visitors of all ages. Visit the Elmbridge Museum website.  Elmbridge wellbeing walks and Nordic walks offer a welcoming environment for anyone looking to get active, improve their mental wellbeing, and explore the local area. These free walks, led by trained volunteers, operate on a 'just turn up' basis unless otherwise specified. Check the Elmbridge wellbeing walks quarterly programme Stay up-to-date on council and borough news through WhatsApp and our newsletter.  Join Elmbridge Borough Council’s WhatsApp  Sign up to the Elmbridge Borough Council newsletter Help improve this site by giving feedback Champagne is in fashion at East Molesey after a wonderful finish to the season Having claimed the AJ Sports Surrey Championship Premier Division title a week earlier they faced two cup finals – and won them both a competition started this year to give players outside first-team level an opportunity to play T20 cricket a sibling for the league’s well-established Edwards Cup Northants and England opener who became one of world cricket’s most influential administrators died in April aged 92 and it was an ideal opportunity to commemorate a man who inaugurated the first meeting of clubs that went on to form the Surrey Championship in 1968 East Molesey B overcame Ashford B by five wickets in their semi-final and found themselves up against Cheam B who had beaten Reigate Priory B by 30 runs Nomaan Ali (34) and Muhammad Faizan (33) were chiefly responsible for Cheam making 128-8 in their 20 overs Moles winning by three wickets with nine balls to spare Miller received the Plate from Anne Subba Row on a day excellently staged by Horsley & Send at Twinn’s Field That sent Moles on to Bexley for the Conference Cup final where they were taking on fellow Surrey Championship Premier side Banstead both sticking to the youthful sides which had taken them to the final rather than recalling established players who had not featured earlier in the competition Moles were indebted to Kieran Burge (77) for a firm foundation to their innings substantial contributions from Michael Shean (36) James Cake (47) and Cole Campbell’s breezy 51no from 40 balls for reaching 251-7 from their 45 overs Ben Butterfield claimed 3-33 from three frenetic overs in the final stages of the innings which saw Gareth Macaskill helped off after ripping a hamstring in the outfield Ayush Patel (76) and Arjun Gill (28) set about taking advantage of the 15-over powerplay putting on 89 before the latter was bowled by Toby Porter Patel maintained his speedy rate and had just hit his fourth six – along with eight fours – with a giant straight blow But left-arm spinner Jonny Fawcett floated the next delivery higher and wider the opener stranded way out of his ground and Sam Burge whipping off the bails to reward his wily colleague East Molesey’s depth of spin paid a premium as Luka Woods trapped Harri Aravinthan (18) leg-before Max Tomlinson took a vital return catch to remove prolific Australian Patrick Rowe for 18 Butterfield’s 21 was key to keeping Banstead in with an outside chance as Fawcett claimed three more wickets Macaskill finally limped to the wicket at 213-9 When the sides met in a T20 earlier in the season he collapsed in the field with what was feared to be a heart attack and the match was abandoned it turned out to be a more minor ailment and he was back in action soon after the leading Premier wicket-taker with 44 victims as he led the Moles’ attack who had the final word by bowling Macaskill to earn his side victory by 35 runs in a competition which combined the old Bertie Joel competition with what was once the Evening Standard Challenge who finished sixth on their return to the top flight can look back at a fine season but it was Shean who stepped up to receive East Molesey’s latest piece of silverware Amid the regular improvements made at Graburn Way an enlarged trophy cabinet will have to be the next priority Get notified ahead of each game in the upcoming season so you never miss a ball at the Kia Oval Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" Copyright © 2025 Surrey County Cricket Club Terms Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Contact Built By Blayney Centre of 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women’s team providing a clear pathway from junior to senior cricket,” Jamie explains the club had a thriving girls’ section but no women’s team meaning older girls had to play in men’s teams we have dedicated women’s and girls’ training nights and a clear progression pathway Our next goal is to keep growing—reaching 250 girls in the next five years and establishing a competitive women’s team in the Surrey Women’s Cricket League.” Building a Sustainable Future for Women’s Cricket Head of Programmes and Marketing at the Surrey Cricket Foundation is passionate about getting more women and girls into cricket “women’s and girls’ cricket is now a core part of everything we do Sarah highlights the challenge of transitioning girls from school programmes into club cricket “We run successful initiatives like Chance to Shine in state schools but we need to ensure there’s a clear next step for these girls upskilling volunteers and making clubs more accessible.” Sarah believes that every club with a junior section should also have a girls’ section “Cricket should be seen as much a sport for girls as it is for boys Grassroots cricket thrives because of dedicated volunteers are helping drive the growth of the club’s girls’ section “There were about 10 girls back then in that year group but I saw an opportunity to help grow the sport and that same cohort of girls had grown to 40 girls last year in the U10s The club supported me in becoming a Level 2 coach and now we’re seeing the impact with more girls joining every year.” who manages the U15 girls and coaches younger teams echoes the importance of volunteering: “My daughters love cricket and I wanted to give them the same opportunities I had growing up You don’t need a cricket background—just a willingness to support and encourage.” Both agree that visibility is key: “Seeing England Women play and knowing there’s a professional pathway is a gamechanger,” says Tom “Cricket is becoming a ‘cool’ sport for girls but we must keep building from the grassroots up.” Events like EMCC’s Women’s Ashes watchalong are also made possible by corporate support highlights their commitment as the official Champion of Women’s and Girls’ Cricket “Using flagship sporting moments like the Women’s Ashes to inspire young players is vital It’s been fantastic to see the girls’ section at EMCC engaged with the event learning from legends like Charlotte Edwards and feeling part of the wider cricket community.” With major events like the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup on the horizon Fi is excited about the future: “At Metro Bank we’re committed to bridging the gap between professional and grassroots cricket ensuring the momentum behind women’s sport continues to grow.” summed up the importance of events like these: “It’s been amazing to see so many young girls and their families coming together for the Women’s Ashes It shows how much work is being done at the grassroots level to promote the game—and just how much potential there is for women’s cricket to thrive.” Clubs like East Molesey are testimony to the continuing growth of women’s and girls’ cricket Last year saw more than 1,000 more women’s and girls’ teams in England and Wales and with continued investment this growth is set to continue The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 was officially launched in the Long Room at Lord’s bringing together iconic figures from cricket See some of Sam Cook's best wickets as he is given his first England Men's call-up England Men's Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge will launch England Men's international summer Sciver-Brunt succeeds Heather Knight as captain This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page DESPITE local objection, the PCC of St Mary’s, East Molesey, in the diocese of Guildford, has been granted a faculty permitting headstones in its churchyard to be relocated to the boundary walls so that a central space can be created for community activities The churchyard was closed to new burials in 1861 and tablets in the churchyard surrounding the church Two are listed tombs: a mid-18th-century chest tomb of red brick on a plinth and a chest tomb dating from the 1780s dedicated to R but there is a haphazard placement of many headstones which means that the churchyard cannot be used as a communal space There was also concern about some of the headstones that had become unstable and posed risks to visitors The proposal was to retain all the box tombs and to relocate 64 of the headstones to the perimeter of the churchyard while creating “a safe and welcoming outdoor space for events activities and quiet reflection” in the centre of the churchyard A community consultation process was conducted in late 2024 and an internal public notice was posted locally with a summary of the proposals That resulted in some opposition to the proposals A local resident said that the proposals were “completely outrageous” on the basis that people who had died had paid for the right to be buried there Another said that the proposals would “publicly visually erase this community historic resource to the detriment of the visual character and history of the place” as East Molesey’s only graveyard Another identified the churchyard as “an attractive little graveyard that has an evocative atmosphere about it of times past as it weathers each of the seasons through the year representing a very English traditional scene” and said that “its erasure will be a loss also in that sense to the community visually as well as culturally.” He suggested that the church would get a “small lawn” but could use a “substantial park area within ten minutes’ easy walk” Those who favoured the proposals responded that the close proximity to the church building was what made it such a useful space for church and community life They considered the setting of the churchyard and examined the proposals before recommending them to the Consistory Court The Diocesan Chancellor, the Worshipful Andrew Burns KC, said that the proposals would not result in harm to the significance of the church as a building of special architectural or historic interest The churchyard would retain its essential spiritual atmosphere with the headstones at the perimeter and the box tombs remaining in their present situation The missional advantages of the proposed changes which would improve the usability of the churchyard overcame the ordinary presumption in faculty proceedings in favour of things as they stood There was “clear and convincing justification for the proposals with significant community and public benefit” which would be “advantageous for pastoral wellbeing and improve the opportunities for mission “acceptable to use a churchyard where people were buried 200 years ago for activities in the service of the Gospel and it [was] not correct that a person who was buried in the churchyard had an absolute right to that grave and a memorial in perpetuity” The Chancellor pointed out that it was common for graves to be reused after 100 years, and the Law Commission of England and Wales had published a consultation paper (News, 4 October 2024) with proposals to reform the law on burial and cremation and the use of burial space The proposals would retain the attractive and traditional atmosphere of the churchyard “with the headstones reverently relocated enabling more people to enjoy and use this small and useful community space” The proposals would not “erase the history of the churchyard or disrespect the memorials” which would be retained in a more secure location Nicholas Reed Langen examines the Supreme Court ruling on gender We are a partnership 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Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk 14 hours Following a recent expansion into North America, Murphy Group has now entered Australia. 3 days A Devon housing development has emerged as the centre of a web of corruption. 14 hours Controversial government plans to allow developers to pay into a central nature levy to offset local environmental harms are generating increasing opposition. 3 days Dolphin Living has appointed The Hill Group to deliver the redevelopment of the New Era housing estate in Hackney. 3 days Tilbury Douglas continues to progress after collapse of parent company 3 days John Sisk & Son has started work on a £65m refurbishment of Haringey Civic Centre in London. © 2025 The Construction Index [Company No ' + response[i].created_nice + ' ' + response[i].description + ' Teams who have met with the disappointment of relegation this year can take much strength from the tale of East Molesey One of the original members of the Surrey Championship when it was inaugurated for the 1968 season after winning the title in 1980 they went into a serious decline sliding down the steadily expanding league Their return to the elite had plenty of bumps in the road too only saving themselves from relegation late in the 2018 season But since recapturing the title 12 months later Saturday’s victory over Sutton making them champions for the third time in five seasons While title rivals Reigate Priory – just two points behind – could not beat the weather and could only gain five points from an abandoned home match against Banstead East Molesey benefited from Sutton’s excellent covers and hard work to get their match on for a 26 overs per side contest Sutton were inserted and lost their top three cheaply to left-arm spinner Matt Tigg needing Dan Peall’s 44 from 29 balls to drag them up to 139-8 Tigg (3-20) and off-spinner Jamie Southgate (2-38) were aided by one each from Johnny Fawett and brothers Toby and Harry Porter Moles had taken two bowling bonus points but would need to win the match to secure the title Sam Burge’s typically forthright 45 from 46 balls giving them early momentum before he fell to Fabian Cowdrey Bad light saw their target revised to 123 from 22 director of cricket Southgate (24) and Cole Campbell (21) making valuable contributions before Harry Porter (6no) and Tigg (6no) taking them to victory with nine balls to spare A campaign fought without spearhead Andy Westphal surprised those within the club who felt it would be a transitional season which gives all the more credit to skipper Nick Stevens It has been a remarkable comeback by Moles the successes and setbacks shared in a club who treasure their riverside ground The nets always seem full of youngsters and families abound The work of the Lawfords and the Burges – among others – have created dividends which the Porters and their like look set to continue for some time yet They finally got going at 2pm at Sunbury although the hosts never quite made it out of first gear A match reduced to 35 overs saw the former champions rolled for just 101 in 24.2 Subhan Ramzan and Tom Burgess jointly top-scoring with 21 apiece There were three wickets apiece for Ben Townsend and David Brent Kevin Smith struck twice early in the reply but Don Bouchart cracked 43no to ensure Esher finished with an eight-wicket victory Having threatened to vie with the top sides inconsistency saw them settling for fifth place Sunbury limping along for much of the summer to finish seventh Billy Sewell held together Wimbledon’s run chase as they confirmed third place by overcoming relegated Guildford but Guildford – as so often in a campaign which fell off a cliff after the halfway point – failed to make the most of the opening First Jack Boyle (74) and Charlie Whipple (39) added 93 then Sewell joined his captain for another alliance worth 96 his unbeaten 63 ensuring victory by four wickets with 5.3 overs in hand David Scott took three wickets on his return to Church Road Earlier Guildford had made a rare excursion past 200 thanks to 72 from Adam Thomas the 18-year-old one of the few plusses of their campaign Kit Winder and Ben Twine claimed shared six of the eight wickets to fall Weybridge v Ashtead was the second Premier match which fell to the weather Glory and salvation were both up for grabs in what proved a dramatic final day in Division One Walton knew that only victory was likely to save them from joining Old Wimbledonians through the trapdoor and were fortunate to be playing the backmarkers South African Christiaan Oberholzer had already scored three centuries this season and turned on the fireworks for a fourth in crashing 206 – which included 21 fours and 10 sixes – to add 253 with Dan Roberts (107) Oberholzer missed equalling the Division One best by just two runs Wimbledonians ending what must have felt like an awfully long season by being dismissed for 131 as Roberts completed a fine all-round day with 5-37 That put the pressure on the two sides above who needed just four points to secure the title and gained them amid a 35-run win Valley End gleaned five valuable bonus points and that was enough to see them land Old Hamptonians in the mire as they could only earn two points in losing to runners-up Dulwich by six wickets In Division Two it was drinks all round at Oxted & Limpsfield who suffered a four-wicket defeat by Camberley – securing them the title – but promotion still being earned by the hosts after Old Rutlishians lost to Horsley & Send Late charges to nose over the line are well known at Kempton and they lived up to the reputation by lifting themselves off the foot of Division Four an eight-wicket win over Sanderstead condemning Woking & Horsell and Hampton Hill to the drop East Molesey could be in line for a double when they head to Bexley on Sunday for the Conference Cup final They will take on fellow Surrey Championship side Banstead after overcoming Hornchurch in a delayed semi-final on Sunday The match had already been postponed last month after a problem with the watering system and – inevitably – the weekend rain got involved again Toby Porter underlined why he took 44 Premier Division wickets by hitting with his first four balls Hornchurch missing and going home empty-handed for a second time Moles will also be one of the four clubs involved in the league’s T20 Plate finals at Horsley & Send on Saturday with their B side taking on Ashford B while Reigate Priory B play Cheam B on the other ground The plate has been named after Raman Subba Row the former England opening bat and leading administrator who played a leading role in the formation of the Surrey Championship Premier – top two: 1 East Molesey (C) (264); 2 Reigate Priory (247) Bottom two – 9 Guildford (R) (137); 10 Weybridge (R) (101) Division 1 – top two:  1 Spencer (P) (282); 2 Dulwich (P) (266) Bottom two: 9 Old Hamptonians (R) (169); 10 Old Wimbledonians (R) (55) Division 2 – top two: 1 Camberley (P) (271); 2 Oxted & Lmpsfld (P) (242) Bottom two: 8 Addiscombe (R) (66); 9 Farnham (R) (54) Division 3 – top two: 1 Maori Oxshott (P) (258); 2 SinjunGrammarians (P) (235) Bottom two: 9 Streatham & Marlborough (R) (145); 10 Old Whitgiftians (R) (91) Division 4 – top two: 1 Chertsey (P) (242); 2 Trinity MidWhitgiftians (P) (227) Bottom two: 9 Woking & Horsell (R) (146); 10 Hampton Hill (R) (139) Division 5 – top two: 1 Horley (P) (304); 2 Alleyn (P) (269) Bottom two: 9 Paulines (R) (146);10: Churt and Hindhead (R) (112) The Environment Agency are running a public consultation from 15 August to 6 November 2024 to gather feedback on their proposals and to identify the preferred option on the Lower Mole Flood Alleviation Scheme The Lower Mole Flood Alleviation Scheme is located on the River Mole between Hersham and East Molesey it was designed to reduce flood risk to the communities on the Lower Mole and protect homes and businesses in the area from flooding Your views are vital in helping to shape the future of the rivers You can get involved by attending one of our drop-in events where members of the project team will be available to answer your queries and information on the options for the Lower Mole Flood Alleviation Scheme will be on display Find out more about the consultation (Environment Agency) Our wellbeing walks and cycle rides are a fantastic way to stay active and meet with others over the festive season.  and organise weekly cycle rides across the borough throughout the year These activities are managed by a wonderful team of dedicated volunteers While the physical benefits of regular exercise like walking are well known the mental and emotional benefits are even greater This is why our walks have been attracting new participants and retaining regulars for the last 21 years There’s a walk for everyone in our programme some people feel a heightened sense of isolation allowing them to chat and form new friendships Just a few steps can help clear your mind – it’s the rhythm of your footsteps Walking is a great way to improve both body and mind.” If you are on your own or want to spend time with like-minded people over the festive period and accompanied children are always welcome on our walks so bring your visitors along for some fresh air and exercise Towpath to Hampton Court Bridge – Kingston bridge – Kingston - Richmond Bridge Molesey to Lower Sunbury via Bushy Park Circular. Towpath to Hampton Court Bridge - Bushy Park - Lower Sunbury - Walton Bridge - towpath to Molesey 10:00 to 11:00. Mary Frances Trust wellbeing walk meet: at the Wilde brunch café by Walton bridge car park Please book to join: info@maryfrancestrust.org.uk Tel 01372 375400  11.00 - 11.45 Christmas Day Merry Meander in Whiteley Village Woods Meet: Grass verge parking by cricket pitch Boxing Day Walk to Hampton Court for a hot drink with ice (Walkers can use the centre car park or use Manor Road car park £) “The festive season can be tough if you can't be with loved ones so it's wonderful that these walking groups are available Walking with others helps you forget your worries The Wellbeing Walks programme keeps people fit and supports their independence." Merry Christmas to all our walkers and wonderful volunteer walk leaders We hope you have a happy and healthy holiday.  View the full programme The most wonderful time of the year is on the way there is always so much happening in Elmbridge and we’re here to provide you with a handy guide.  Due to high winds and rain some of these events have been impacted Please find the update on the relevant Facebook pages Christmas is always a truly magical time in Elmbridge; with a variety of events on offer for all the family Walton Festival of Light 2024 will include a Christmas market performances from local schools and community groups and the light procession leading to the ‘Town Tree’ switch on A full schedule of live music including some very special stars Both on the main stage and dotted around the village.  who starred as Elsa in the West End's 'Frozen' musical Santa's Grotto like you've never seen before - the big man himself will be setting up in the coolest location on our high street Thursday 28 November from 5pm join the fun for music If you would like us to give your Christmas event a shout out on social media, please tag @elmbridgebc on Instagram Love Sustainable Elmbridge at Christmas  Our commitment to a Sustainable Elmbridge is stronger than ever at Christmas and we always recommend planning for a sustainable Christmas where possible This may involve choosing recyclable wrapping paper and cards or shopping at eco-friendly refill stores or for second-hand items at charity shops We also encourage our residents to shop local to embrace our small businesses and avoid driving long distances that can produce harmful emissions.  We suggest taking advantage of the below local Christmas markets: Christmas lights switch on week commencing 25 November We will begin the Christmas season with the switching on of the lights across Elmbridge high streets in East Molesey As sustainability is embedded within all we do the Christmas lights are LED and are on set timers to only be on from 6am to 9am and then from dusk until midnight each day An indoor cricket training venue provider is set to launch later this year with plans to open multiple locations across the UK The company aims to have 200 lanes in operation throughout the UK within five years HITZ Cricket is set to launch later this year and will be equipped with Nottingham-based BatFast’s SmartPlay technology HITZ aims to offer cricketers of all skill levels the flexibility to practice and play The first HITZ Cricket site will open in East Molesey with plans to expand to five additional locations across the UK by the end of 2025 and operate 200 lanes nationwide within five years The facilities will use a monthly subscription model offering a weekly one-hour training slot for as little as £10 per week One-time sessions can also be booked for £6.50 per person including options for different types of bowling Players can review their performance through video playback and statistical analysis said: “HITZ Cricket is set to revolutionise the way cricket is played by introducing our groundbreaking SmartPlay technology Our collective goal is to make high-quality cricket facilities accessible to everyone addressing the well-documented issues of limited facilities and high costs associated with playing cricket we’re creating a first-of-a-kind model that will provide the best value for time and money that cricketers from all ages We are confident this innovation will attract both investors and industry leaders eager to be part of the future of cricket.” Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Visitors to Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival (2 to 7 July) have the option to park at our Walton Road car park in East Molesey, KT8 0ST the council-run car park allows visitors to book in advance and reserve a parking space all day for £5 per day Book your parking at £5 per day The walking route to the Palace will be clearly sign posted The Walton Road car park is free to use on Sundays For further information see car park information a fast-growing collection of cutting-edge cricket training facilities is set to redefine the way players train by opening multiple new locations including its prestigious flagship in East Molesey to continue the brand’s bold expansion Founded by cricket fanatic and former community coach HiTZ’s mission is to make high-quality cricket training more accessible leveraging state-of-the-art technology and data-driven insights to enhance player development at all levels HiTZ is quickly establishing itself as a game-changer in the cricket training landscape With thriving locations already in Bolton and Doncaster the brand has demonstrated its ability to revolutionise cricket training by integrating smart mobile accessible facilities ball-tracking cameras and instant video replays They are visionaries when it comes to Augmented reality experiences motion capture analysis has been shown to improve athlete performance and reduce injury risks by providing detailed insights into movement patterns HiTZ Cricket aims to provide players with elite-level training bridging the gap between grassroots and professional development HiTZ offers an autonomous training experience year-round that eliminates traditional barriers anyone can improve their game easily and smartly HiTZ is committed to creating inclusive opportunities and expanding grassroots programs by fostering more pathways into the professional game Growing the number of HiTZ locations will support more women and girls in having access to cricket contributing to a stronger and more diverse cricketing future “Bringing HiTZ to East Molesey is a proud moment,” said Dominic Reed “Surrey has a legacy of producing male and female world-class cricketers and we are excited to contribute to that tradition by offering a cutting-edge training facility that makes cricket more accessible and advanced than ever before.” East Molesey was a natural choice for HiTZ’s latest location The launch aligns with HiTZ’s wider expansion strategy to have locations across the UK with the next site planned to open in Bethnal Green These developments are part of the brand’s ambitious growth plans to ensure that players everywhere have access to elite-level training facilities “Our ambitions go far beyond this location with a target of 200 lanes across the UK and 500 globally in the next five years We believe in making high-tech training the new standard for cricketers worldwide.” “HiTZ Cricket is set to revolutionise the way cricket is played by introducing BatFast’s groundbreaking technology we’re creating a first-of-a-kind model that will provide the best value for time and money that cricketers of all ages HiTZ was founded to address the challenges of expensive outdated indoor cricket facilities by introducing a modern investors such as former ECB and Goldman Sachs Executives and BatFast board members has reinforced the demand for a smarter With its innovative vision and 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by the celebrity who painted it and they also come with an authentication certificate A total of 24 beautiful pebbles are up for grabs in this one-of-a-kind auction including world-famous children’s illustrator Axel Scheffler’s pebble Kenneth Branagh and Paralympian Ellie Simmonds have also joined the campaign Momentum says painted pebbles can mean a lot to children and the charity has given away more than 600 “We found that children visiting our respite cabins enjoyed decorating pebbles and leaving them in the beach hut for others to see and this inspired us to do more “Our celebrity pebble auction is now LIVE and you have until 11am on the 11th of October to place online bids There will be a live auction at Windsor Auctions in Windsor where bidders can come along and make bids for the celebrity pebbles in person Bidders are also invited to make phone bids by calling Windsor Auctions on 01753 868076 Take a look at our fantastic celebrity pebbles place your bids and help us raise as 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Arjun Gill took the starring role in the only Premier Division match to achieve a definitive result as Banstead claimed a higher scoring draw between the showers including 15 fours and four sixes – led a punishing opening stand worth 156 from just 22.2 overs with Neil Baker (65) It was the off-spinner’s first appearance of the season for Sunbury having only returned to action last week from a serious finger injury suffered playing for the county second team in April Harri Aravinthan’s 26no extending the visitors’ total to 250-5dec in the 36th over Sunbury gained a solid start through skipper Rajan Soni (29) and Nico Reifer’s typically aggressive 62 Banstead’s spinners turned it into a fight for survival Sunbury sliding to 135-6 from the 26 overs possible as Tyler Meyer (3-35) and Paul Byrne (2-48) took charge Banstead could afford to be pleased with the 12 points grossed which takes them out of the relegation zone and dumps champions Sunbury into it Surprise title challengers Ashtead were blocked by the rain as they pushed for a fourth win of the season Sent in by Sam Seadon in a match where the start was delayed until 1.35pm they had opener Ragu Aravinthan’s unbeaten 89 to thank for guiding them to 201-4 Surrey’s Ben Geddes suffered a rare failure but Marcus Caprano-Wint (47) and Middlesex’s Mark Stoneman (29) provided support in an innings which reached 30.1 overs before rain intervened again Left-arm spinner Aneesh Jhalla overcame the wet conditions to claimed 2-17 from four overs Missing Surrey’s Josh Blake and facing 24 overs back Sutton slipped to 48-2 after losing openers Ryan Hackney (20) and Cameron Tanner (11) They had reached 48-2 from 8.5 overs when rain returned to end the match 20 being needed in the second innings to avoid an abandonment Ashtead occupy fourth place in second as they head up the A217 for the Mad Mile derby against Banstead Rain of tropical intensity washed out New Road to terminate an already absorbing contest the only wicket to fall – although there were several alarms – being Krish Patel (6) who could be forgiven if he felt unfortunate to be given leg-before to Jono Merlo it dropped more than 5mm inside an hour – as measured by the gauge just up the road at Sandown Park’s flat meeting – while regular showers topped it up as the going changed from soft to sodden The six points each mean Esher remain top while Guildford It says much about Weybridge’s woes that their most successful day of the campaign so far came on a day they were bowled out for 75 Just 10 points had come from the first five games and a sixth looked odds-on when East Molesey sawed through their flaky batting order South African Test opener Sarel Erwee was their main hope of a decent total but the only other player to reach double-figures being his opening partner Stuart Van Der Merwe (12) Doing much of the damage was highly promising paceman Toby Porter who has appeared for Surrey’s second team this season who cut through the hosts in claiming 7-36 – including a hat-trick – from 15 overs having Jack Cunningham caught by Sam Burge at third slip bowling Henry Francis and then trapping Luke Golding LBW Both Francis and Golding may have regretted shouldering arms Pakistani all-rounder Hussain Tallat backed up well to finish with 2-26 from 11 But having completed their job with the ball in 31.2 overs East Molesey were confined to the pavilion their hopes of even a 10-over dash washed away Six points apiece left the Moles fifth and Weybridge bottom by 35 points Barring a transfer across the road to Centre Court – preparations for the tennis fortnight are well underway – it was impossible to finish this match Wimbledon suffered numerous interruptions after being sent in their innings finally restricted to 38 overs and a tight Priory attack keeping them down to 134-7 Opener Jason Marshall (37) and Tim Lloyd (26) lasted longest Tom Massey’s 3-15 cutting through the middle-order just as the hosts were attempting to up the rate Given 26 overs to make the runs – soon reduced to 21 by yet more rain – Priory had reached 34-1 in the sixth when the umpires decided that more drizzle was making conditions too slippery to continue with Wimbledon three places and six points behind them Premier Division positions (after six matches): 1 Esher 82; 2 Sutton 81; 3 Reigate Priory 80; 4 Ashtead 76; 5 East Molesey 74; 6 Wimbledon 73; 7 Guildford 62; 8 Banstead 53; 9 Sunbury 51; 10 Weybridge 16 The weather wreaked similar havoc on Division One’s programme hoping they could inflict a fifth defeat in six on bottom side Old Wimbledonians had to settle for a winning draw worth 10 points Dharam Vyas (67) and Parth Vyas (54) made the early progress Javelle Glenn’s 51 speeding the way to 211-5dec from 40 overs OWs had an opening stand of 50 but were definite underdogs at 110-5 from 28 back the three points gained only deepening their problems at the foot of the table given they trail Old Hamptonians by six points but are a hefty 27 adrift of Walton in eighth There were some positive results lower down the league Sinjun Grammarians went 20 points clear in Division Three on the back of trouncing Hampton Wick Royal by eight wickets knocking off their 123 target in 21.5 overs reaching 198-7 before dismissing Churt & Hindhead for 116 while Kingstonian did likewise as they sped to 201-9dec and then routed Old Paulines for 79                  For that they were indebted to Jacky Shareef who smashed 80no from 66 balls and then claimed 5-28 An unbroken fifth wicket partnership worth 97 between James Cake and Jamie Southgate has taken East Molesey into the business end of the National Club Championship They saw off Richmond with relative ease in the group 12 at Graburn Way on Sunday although that looked far from certain when the pair came together The Middlesex side were dismissed for 159 in the 38th over Toby Porter completing a fine weekend in taking 3-22 and Michael Shean (4-42) wrapping things up But Moles’ chase was in trouble at 66-4 when Cake was joined by director of cricket Southgate the pair steadily making their way and Cake – whose dad Russell played played 37 first-class matches for Cambridge University and Combined Universities scoring a century against the Australian tourists in 1993 – taking charge a fusillade of boundaries in the closing stages rushing the hosts to victory in 26.1 overs Sutton had a typically hard-hit century from Cameron Tanner to thank for claiming the group 16 final The Sussex side’s 207 all out was led by 60 from Michael Cowdrey although sadly his cousin Fabian – a crucial player for Sutton in recent seasons – was unavailable his latest highly successful alliance with opening partner Ryan Hackney (38) grossing 87 as he cracked nine fours and seven sixes he was run out in a slump which brought Three Bridges back into the match the hosts needing Harry Gardner’s unbeaten 22 to assure victory with 11 balls in hand Wimbledon’s group 15 final at home to Tunbridge Wells was put back because the Kent club were in a county T20 final East Molesey will face more Middlesex opposition in the national stages heading to Bushy Park to take on Teddington on July 7 Sutton host Essex side Brentwood on that day A week earlier comes the third round (last 16) of the Conference Cup which includes North Middlesex v East Molesey Camberley v Watford Town; Bromley v Sunbury Banstead v Harefield and Horsley & Send v Hertford Following on from the success of popular independent markets held across the borough we're really pleased to share that we’ve signed two new agreements for this year Community interest company The Court Circular ran a series of markets in East Molesey last summer and autumn and have asked to run them again this year and we’ve signed another deal with Weybridge Farmers Market to run their events again throughout 2024 The agreements ensure that our residents have access to the best local producers in the area culture and creativity in and around the Hampton Court area We're also extending the Weybridge Farmers Market agreement for a further 12 months These markets are held on the first Sunday in – March September and December in Churchfields Car Park Developed by McLaren Fine Foods the market continues to support Weybridge as a great place to shop offering residents and visitors the best local tasty treats delectable delights and fresh local produce Portfolio Holder for Enterprise and the Local Economy said he was delighted the council was able to continue to support both markets "We’re committed to supporting our high streets the best way we can Markets selling local produce and crafts are a great way of attracting people into town centres adding vibrancy and supporting local traders They are also a great way to bring the community together.  “Both markets are also a great example of how we can think differently about how we use our assets by safely using car parks to hold these events but also leaving plenty of space for residents to park so they can check out the market and visit the high street too I look forward to both markets going from strength to strength in 2024.” Kim Craig and Alex Riley from The Court Circular team said: “We really enjoyed holding the markets last year They did so well that we want to hold more and see the community coming together more frequently We look forward to welcoming people again in March.” Weybridge Farmers Market organisers Maria and Adam said: “We are really pleased Elmbridge Borough Council has renewed our agreement and look forward to seeing regular customers and welcoming new ones in 2024!” For more information on how we are supporting local businesses and our high streets, please see Support for businesses Perhaps it was inevitable in such a dreadful summer that the Premier Division title should be settled with the leading teams watching the rain come down East Molesey had missed opportunities to sew up the title twice – drawing against Cranleigh and being beaten by Sunbury – and hoped to resolve the matter on a short trip to Esher But yet another Saturday morning of steady rain meant they were unable to get to the middle at New Road at almost exactly the same time as the clash between Weybridge – the only side mathematically capable of catching them even if the pursuit realistically ended some time ago – and Ashtead That gave East Molesey back-to-back titles with a difference given last year’s pandemic-affected season meant no Premier competition was staged Dominic Reed’s side dominating the league like no other has done in at least a generation Defending any title is regarded as even harder than winning it for the first time but East Molesey have built on that first success and under Reed clearly relish each battle Cranleigh’s 10th defeat proved to be the one which sent them back down to Division One after single season at Premier level echoing their experience of three years ago they removed Freddie Austin without a run on the board and the hosts had to battle hard to make 182-9 from a revised maximum of 50 overs Olly Batchelor (38) and Max Stevenson (36) down the order made the most headway as Ollie Sheen – who has 31 victims this season – Jack Scriven and Archie Freeth all claimed two wickets each Cranleigh’s batting has constantly failed to back up their bowling and they were in trouble again at 33-3 George Ealham’s 23 offering some hope of avoiding defeat before another slide from 71-3 to 78-6 It appeared stalemate would prevail two balls from the end Cranes needing eight to claim a winning draw but Ethan Styles (27) was run out going for an unlikely second to give Normandy  victory by 43 runs as the visitors were bowled out for 139 Seamers Alex Grimshaw (3-37) and George Barlow (2-34) plus left-arm spinner Viggy Venkateswaran (3-26) did most of the damage Normandy – promoted alongside them – took a substantial step towards safety given they are 25 points above Banstead It wasn’t terribly neighbourly but Reigate Priory gave Banstead a shove towards the relegation trapdoor Even victories over Weybridge and Wimbledon may not be sufficient to save them former Somerset leg-spinner Michael Munday proving impossible to decipher as he claimed 6-27 from 10 overs and took his wicket tally to 40 Liam McKendry and Arjun Gill both making 22 Hopes that Priory’s batting – notably less reliable this year – would stutter were swiftly dashed by Richie Oliver (64no) and Luke Haughton (70no) making steady if unrushed progress to victory in the 35th over pushing Reigate into the top four from which they have been strangely absent for much of the season They had to wait until 2.30pm for a start and when Wimbledon slid to 54-6 – Kevin Smith backing up his decision to insert by claiming four of them – it looked as if an early finish was possible as well Tim Lloyd’s 42 held things together but Wimbledon were indebted to a 10th wicket stand worth 57 between Richie Lamb (22no) and last man Jonathan Speller (35no) for finishing their 46 overs at 154-9 Smith’s 4-30 was augmented by Vishal Manro claiming 3-29 Sam Burgess’s 34 made a swift start to the chase but Sunbury needed Matt Harpur to maintain their momentum Lamb and Speller striking three times each Chirag Daghose (13no) joined Harpur (52no) to see the visitors to victory by three wickets with two balls to spare Wimbledon lie sixth and are still not mathematically safe Malden Wanderers need just five points from the final two rounds to secure their return to the Premier Division They ended Guildford’s remaining promotion hopes winning a match shortened to 24 overs per side by eight wickets and will be aiming to do the same to third-placed Spencer this week Guildford’s inadequate 114-8 – Surrey Academy youngsters Tom Humphreys (25) and Shoaib Bashir (15no) the highest scorers – was never likely to be enough prolific South African opener Zac Elkin (39no) and Toby Finzel (29no) completing the job in with 4.2 overs in hand after seeing off Beddington by seven wickets Simon Lewis’s 46 and Sam Owen’s 25no took the visitors to 149-8 from 30 overs Sutton overcoming a slow start to triumph with seven balls to spare thanks to Fabian Cowdrey (46no) and Dan Edwards (43no) adding 66 reaching 183-8 from 32 overs at Leatherhead and then dismissing the hosts for 113 Many promotion and relegation issues remain to be settled in the final two weeks of the season but definitely up are Old Rutlishians (Div 3) and Hampton Wick Royal (Div 4) while confirmed as down are Camberley (Div 1) Trinity Midwhigiftians and Staines & Laleham (Div 4) and Byfleet (Div 5) When the best teams in Surrey and Kent clash it’s no surprise that there is very little to divide them East Molesey and Bexley took that to an almost ridiculous degree in their Conference Cup semi-final on Sunday perhaps a little tired and emotional after prolonged celebrations which had stretched well through the night recovered from 25-4 to make 152-9 from their 45 overs lifted by captain Nick Stevens (41) and Harry Porter’s 19no Bexley were given a sound platform of 47 by openers Aiden Griggs (47) and Calum Basey (19) Off-spinner Jamie Southgate made use of a wearing pitch to claim 4-24 and with 10 overs remaining it was 107-5 when a prolonged rain shower hit the ground it would have suited Moles to stay off but play was able to restart despite the conditions being marginal and the light fading when it was decided that conditions had become dangerous leaving the teams level both on DL and wickets lost With the final not due to be played until Saturday September 18 – at Brentwood – the clubs were left seeking a replay date Homes & Property | Where to live renting and decorating in London from our award-winning experts I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints Molesey Boat Club is one of the UK's top rowing clubs with Great Britain rowing gold medallists like Martin Cross The club runs several squads including a junior one from age 14 Rain-affected weekend sees some interesting results across the five divisions By InYourArea Community · 11 May 2021 East Molesey celebrate the wicket of Weybridge's Richard Tuckey New-look Guildford suffered a disappointing start to the Surrey Championship Division One season when they were beaten by three wickets at Beddington There were five debutants among the visitors who won their two pre-season friendlies but were soon in trouble in bowler-friendly conditions after being sent in The match had been reduced from 50 overs per side to 40 because of the extensive overnight and morning rain Losing opener Oli Soames – caught in the slips for three off a fine delivery from former Northants and Leicestershire seamer Ryan Cummins – set the pattern and although opener George Stephens battled hard in making a patient 31 Medium-pacer Seb Chmielinski had much to do with that producing superb deliveries which bowled Stephens and Fred McMillan (13) in his eight-over spell worth 4-23 He was well backed up by young off-spinner Harry Gardner having spent much of the week in bed battling flu launched a rescue bid in his first league match as captain and found a sterling partner in Duncan Selmes (15) as the pair added 45 for the ninth wicket both falling to Chris Beck (3-28) having stretched Guildford’s total to 131 with one ball remaining of their innings who missed last year’s pandemic-shortenend programme struck immediately by having Gardner leg-before for a duck but Guildford handed their hosts useful runs by conceding 17 runs in wides which helped to keep the scoreboard rolling Lacking a high quality fifth bowler proved decisive as the hosts confirmed victory with 19 balls to spare Stoke D’Abernon beat Leatherhead by four runs while Valley End’s match with Spencer was a washout Esher recorded an excellent six-wicket triumph at Reigate Priory after electing to field with Khurram Irshad taking 4-18 Sunbury thrashed Normandy by 73 runs with Nico Reifer contributing 45 to the hosts score of 194-9. Skipper Vignesh Venkateswaran took 3-42 for Normandy and then top-scored with 24 but the Normans fell short East Molesey edged past Weybridge by three wickets after fielding first and restricting the hosts to 157-9 in 33 overs Dominic Reed bagged 3-35 while Himmat Singh cracked 42 in the chase as the visitors won in 32.2 overs Walton lost at Bank of England by six wickets a disappointing result in their bid to bounce back to Division One at the first attempt following relegation in 2019 In Division Three Woking & Horsell were beaten by 73 runs at Old Rutlishians Chertsey thrashed Haslemere by 85 runs after skittling the opposition for just 69 while Staines & Laleham enjoyed an opening day 19-run victory against Old Pauline Division Five saw wins for Ashford and Cobham Avorians while Byfleet were felled for 76 in a nine-wicket thrashing by Thames Ditton LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} 'don't want 2019 to be a flash in the pan' By Clive Youlton · 18 May 2021 “We don’t want 2019 to be a flash in the Pan” is the ominous message from captain Dominic Reed who wants to lead his men to another Surrey Championship Premier Division title this year Armed with new Indian overseas batsman Himmat Singh and Marcus Campopiano who is playing for Sussex second XI And he admitted Singh was the difference in the 33-run win against Wimbledon last weekend (May 15) Singh cracked 94 runs including 10 fours and three sixes “We’ve got three new batters in the line-up which has really strengthened our batting and we have pretty much got the same side elsewhere around that so it’s good,” said Reed He was probably that bit level above what everyone else was to be honest “At the end of the year when you look back and think where were the deciding moments in the season you can look at weekends like the one just gone where we beat our biggest rivals possibly doing as much as we could to get the game on I’m not suggesting it doesn’t happen at other clubs but we’ve got a very good group of people that help get these games on.” East Molesey are already 15 points clear at the top and Reed said: “I start to think about these things when even when you lose a game you are still top of the league you start to wonder if it will be one of those seasons but there’s a long old way to go I think we’ve got seven one-day games at the start this year as opposed to four By the time we get to that break where it turns into the longer-format fixtures we’ll have a pretty good idea who is going to be around the top.” Reduced-over games are more of a level playing field so Reed is happy to get a couple of important wins under the belt He added: “It plays into the hands of the slightly weaker teams because I don’t think you have to be quite as good to win a 25-over game or with 30 overs whereas over 50 overs you’ve got to be a pretty good side to dominate 100 overs To face all those and score a lot of runs off a lot of those balls you’ve got to be a good side “We’ve got guys in the side coming in at nine and 10 who in other sides or divisions may bat at five or six It is definitely a strength of ours and hopefully we win as many games as we can using that depth.” Wimbledon understandably put Moles into bat but Reed explained they soon understood it wasn’t the best move: “They wanted to have a bowl But I don’t think they anticipated how good Himmat was going to be they might have had a bit more confidence in what they’d done Given they ran into him on a good day they were quickly maybe regretting sending us in “It was a good wicket despite the fact they thought it was a bowl-first wicket.”Winning the title is now the aim and he concluded: “We are defending champions and we want to get that title over the line We don’t want 2019 to be a flash in the pan We want to win it this year and go far in the National Cups and get to the final of one of them Certainly to do better than we’ve done in the past We’d certainly take a title win and something like that is opening right next to Hampton Court very soon The building has been there for a few hundred years now but it's just had a boutique hotel overhaul they've opened the two riverside restaurants there In charge of the food is Ronnie Kimbugwe who, after working with Gordon Ramsay in Claridges for six years, launched and ran the food at the Bel and the Dragon inn group (which we rather liked on a visit a few years back) He's behind the two new restaurants Coppernose and 1665 as Culinary & Operations Director.  First up - Coppernose (named after Henry VIII) That's an all-day restaurant (including afternoon tea) with a menu that includes: Then there's 1665 (the year The Mitre was built) a brasserie with a terrace overlooking the Thames They also have their own beer on draught - The Six Wives And we shouldn't need to tell you where that name comes from given the chef and its lovely riverside location Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @mitrehamptoncourt Subscribe to be the first to get the news from Hot Dinners Please enable the javascript to submit this form By signing up you agree to our privacy policy View on Google maps About us  |  Contact Us  |  RSS Feed  |  Site directory  |  Privacy policy  |  Log in/out Join 50,000 other Londoners getting exclusive news and restaurant offers from Hot Dinners. Please enable the javascript to submit this form By signing up you agree to our privacy policy See our previous newsletters here and exclusivity in London's high-class circles quite like hot chocolate expensive commodities captured the country's attention royalty took them to a new level of opulence employed Hampton Court Palace's first chocolatier in 1686 William III and Mary II added a chocolate kitchen to the palace which George I and George II subsequently enjoyed during their reigns.  The chocolate kitchen was staffed by a chocolate maker and included a separate "chocolate room" for precious porcelain William and Mary drank chocolate at breakfast and during a ceremony that involved getting dressed in front of select guests The king was a particularly big fan and often drank chocolate throughout the day who owned a business on "Chocolate Row" in Greenwich While another member of the staff likely handled the labor-intensive process of grinding the beans Tosier flavored and spiced the chocolate When chocolate ceased to be the epitome of status the royal chocolate kitchens were forgotten and sat as an undiscovered store room for centuries. In 2013 a curator found the space after reading an 18th-century inventory that mentioned its precise location and fold-down table used by Tosier to prepare the drink are all still attached to the wall The chocolate kitchen and room are now open to the public You'll have to imagine the sound of staff working and the smell of roasting cocoa filling the corridors but you can taste historic chocolate flights in the Fountain Court café After exiting the royal apartments into the inner courtyard,  turn immediately left and go through the left hand door Access to the Hampton Court's chocolate kitchen is included in the palace entry price and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views there is still a hidden room for the royal family at the Stockholm central station Carved initials which are nearly 500 years old preserve the deposed Queen's presence at Hampton Court Palace this 1940s miner's cabin built into a gap between two mega-sized boulders A unique tribute to the chocolatey past that helped shape one British city This 28-foot-tall milk can contains one of the most whimsical ice cream parlors in town The “world’s smallest cathedral” is a remnant of one of Croatia’s medieval royal towns An iconic British fixture in an unconventional color