Up and Coming Events 2011/2012

Sunday, December 11th 2011 ‘Carols in the Stable’
A Christmas celebration for members and friends. Come and join us in carols old and new, and enjoy
mince pies and seasonal refreshment. 2.30pm in the Stable
No charge but donations would be appreciated.

Christmas, December 25 and 26th 2011
Treats for energetic dogs and coffee/tea and mince pies for their owners.
From 7.30am to 10.30am-ish
in the Stable courtyard of the Service Wing, by the Mansion, Nonsuch Park.
Hospitality and friendship offered to all (even if you haven’t got a dog!).
Donations of £1 per(human) head requested.

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Building Houses in Kyrgyzstan for ‘Habitat for Humanity’
An illustrated talk by Shirley Cornish
8pm in the Stable of the Service Wing, Nonsuch Park.
Tickets at the door £5, including refreshments.

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
‘History on my Doorstep’
A talk by Ron Kinton, thrice resident in Cheam. 8pm in the Stable of the Service Wing, Nonsuch Park.
Tickets at the door £5, including refreshments.

Service Wing Museum openings 2012

Please note the service wing museum closes in September and will reopen in Spring 2012

Nonsuch Palace Gallery - openings November 2011 to December 2012

Public Opening Times

Sunday December 4th and Sunday December 18th 2011 11am - 2pm

Then from January 8th 2011 - every Sunday 11am - 2pm

Admission: Adults £2.50, Children (under 16) 50p, under-5s and Members free. This charge is in addition to the charge for entry to the service wing museum and charges are applicable for the Open Heritage and Open London Days

Music Appreciation

From January on Monday afternoon these popular classes will continue

This is a very friendly group for members and friends. The fee for the ten weeks is £40. All profits go to FON funds. For further information please ring Joyce Shaw on 8642 2845

Past Events

Hedgehogs a talk by Chris Matcham

If anyone thinks that listening to a talk on hedgehogs lasting over an hour  would be boring, they would be completely wrong! Chris Matcham, a member of the Surrey Wildlife Trust, followed his previous talk on otters with a most fascinating evening on the subject of hedgehogs and the number of questions put to him at the end showed the level of interest that had been generated.
The hedgehog that we know in this country is widespread throughout Europe and beyond. It has between 5000 and 7000 prickles, very poor eyesight but a great sense of hearing. Chris told us that hedgehogs can hear an earthworm moving along some five inches underground! Their bodies are covered in ticks and fleas and their food consists of beetles, earthworms and caterpillars though they apparently also enjoy cat food (but they dislike fish)!