Worcester Park movie maker in the news

Photo from This Is Local London.

This Is Local London has highlighted Worcester Park's answer to Guy Ritchie, Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino all rolled into one, namely Louis Cardona. He and colleague Matthew Lindsey made a short film called "The Ballad of Mulla and Mullins" that was presented at the Cannes film festival.

TiLL explains:
Mr Cardona said: “We were finding it hard to find a location but we knew we need somewhere spacious, easily-accessible and cheap to keep production costs down.

“There is a kind of empty gym-type building near my parents' house in Worcester Park which was perfect as several scenes from the film are shot in a basement.”

The film stars Alan Ford, who played Bricktop in Guy Ritchie's film Snatch and here's the last word from TiLL
"In May the film debuted at the Short Film Corner of the Cannes Film Festival and earned rave reviews. "

Some images from the film can be seen on the movie's website:
http://theballadofmullaandmullins.com/
and if you want some behind the scenes pics you can go here:
http://blog.primppowderpout.com/2010/04/ballad-of-mulla-and-mullins.html
I want to see it now!!

Hold up at the Cattle Arch

Police are appealing for information after two teenagers were robbed in Worcester Park.

The incident happened between 9.30pm and 10.30pm in an underpass known locally as ‘cattle arch’, Ardrossan Gardens, on Sunday, 15 August.

The two suspects were walking towards the teenagers when they stopped the 15-year-old victims and demanded their mobile phones.

The suspects walked off with a Samsung mobile phone worth £150 and another mobile phone worth approximately £150.

Both suspects are described as black men, approximately 6ft tall, aged approximately 23, one was wearing a blue hooded top and the other a black hooded top.

"Cattle arch" eh? Didn't know that

Dorchester School expansion plans published

I see the plans for the new Dorchester school expansion have been published. As you'd hope from an official council publication they're pretty well illustrated and you can find them here:
http://213.122.180.105/FASTWEB/detail.asp?AltRef=A2010/63191
or skip straight to the plans and documents here:
http://213.122.180.105/FASTWEB/copyright.asp?AltRef=A2010/63191

The consultation period began on the 9th of August and you've got until the 30th of August to submit comments, observations or beautifully crafted poems* on the subject. My favourite part in the consultation documents is where an observation is recorded that:
"the roof shape to the 3 classroom appears ‘quite daring, challenging’"

Riiiiight.... Anyone got Prince Charles' email address?

* They may accept Haikus and limericks if they're good ones

G-O-L and F are all in "Conflagration"

Anyone know the story of this burned out VW Golf (I think it is) down by the florist's at the station? From the lack of fire damage around the engine compartment I'm guessing that it wasn't an engine fire so some other force was at work.

By the way. Remember to stay up and watch for the Perseid meteor shower tonight if it's not too cloudy!

Batty about KT4

What she said.

Today's the Big Lunch at the Hamptons and it's an opportunity to bring a picnic and sit around in the sun with friends and neighbours while the kids play on the bouncy castle, fairground rides or 'spot the blogger'. It is just one part of Sutton's much larger "Take Part, Take Pride" programme, details of which can be found here, and this is my early notice for the 28th July when there's a bat walk in the Hamptons.

Wednesday 28 July
Bat Walk - 9.15pm
Meet at the top of the viewpoint
in the Hamptons, off Green lane,
Worcester Park
Using specialist equipment, come and
learn about the different species of bat
in this part of Sutton; their behaviour, life
cycles and identification
Suggested £3 donation
Advance booking advisable, contact
sncv@sutton.gov.uk
sutton.gov.uk/environment/sncv
Made paths, short grass and wooden
boardwalk should be suitable for almost all
mobility levels

Tomorrow is the big Move It At The Manor event in Sutton from 12-5pm and another excuse to take advantage of the good weather:

BIKE - Have a go on the cycle obstacle course, get competitive on the cycle challenge, get a safety check and learn basic bike maintenance.

BIKE STUNTS - Watch Team Extreme as they display incredible feats of skill and daring throughout the day.

ENTERTAINMENT - Enjoy some fantastic sport-themed family entertainment. Marvel at the Van Dunk Brothers dry land synchronized swimming display, as well as much, much more.

LIVE MUSIC - Sit back and enjoy the sounds of the live music from local bands coming from the solar powered stage. Radio Jackie will be broadcasting live from the park.

ARTS CORNER - Take part in creating a large willow sculpture with local professional artists from WEAVE collective, using willow, ribbon and other materials.
Details at http://www.smartertravelsutton.org/MIATM

My (hopefully) useful hint of the day is if you're in any doubt about the weather take a look at http://www.raintoday.co.uk/ which has almost-live rain radar.

Fair weather

It's Friday, it's sunny and it's summer time. That means there must be a fair or fifty on this weekend, if you dare set foot outside into the predicted blazing heat of Worcester Park. Cheam Common Infants and Juniors are holding a joint fair on their premises on Kingsmead Avenue from 12-3pm with the highlights being karate and gymnastic displays, go karts (mini I presume), a band, lucky dip, tombola, BBQ and a whole host of other "fair-y" type things. For those who have their eyes on the prize then the top offerings are holiday accomodation in Spain and a Netbook.

Just across the road Christ Church and St Philip's are holding their Fun Day
"There will be lots of different stalls and activities for all age groups and tombola with great prizes for the lucky winners including a trip to France in a private plane."

Finally a reminder that Malden Fortnight is in full swing with tomorrow being the craft fair so you may want to forsake the joys of KT4 for a few hours to be embraced into the bosom of New Malden.... or you may want to avoid the potential traffic nightmare like the plague. Your choice.

Going 4th

For those who didn't have enough 'fete-ing' last weekend today is the 4th Worcester Park Scout Group summer fete with a "Wild west theme, Bar, BBQ and loads of stalls and side shows. Live dancers, band and music. Inflatables, swing boats and more. Come along and support the group"

It's from 12-4pm at their site in Balmoral Road. Details here or check out one of the flyers on Central Road.

My Google-fu also tells me that it's Malden Parochial School's summer fair as well from 11am-3pm with details to be found here.

Whatever you end up doing have a great day!!

Big day today

Today is the Cuddington Fair in Shadbolt Park from 12 to 4pm with free entry and promising a "dog-show-with-a-difference", more details here:
http://www.mywhatson.com/local/jackie/rjeventdetails.asp?ID=22941

At touch earlier and not far away it's the Maeldune Fair between 11 and 3pm but I can't seem to find any more details on that.
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/documents/2010-05-30_641_1275234856.doc
Do you know more where/what/when info?

For those needing to "squee" here's a brief outsiders view of the Hamptons but with lots of pictures of baby swans (cygnets for those sitting at the back)
http://thisisurban.eu/2010/06/the-hamptons-ponds-baby-swans/