CARSHALTON'S GRAZIE MILLE

by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

Chairs and tables are properly arranged, the menu is displayed on each table and the door is open wide to welcome its customers.

A busy High Street enlivens by shops occupying decent-sized units and one of these is known for its Italian named, GRAZIE MILLE. It is easy to find as it's close to Carshalton's Post Office and in front of the Bus Stop as well as near the Park Lane Pharmacy.

The Latin word Grazie is a plural form of 'grazia'. The word means 'thank you' or 'thanks'. 'Mille' is also a Latin word which means many. If you combine the two words, the meaning is very evident, 'THANK YOU VERY MUCH'.

This family friendly restaurant is manage by the head of the family. It was established in 2006 and from the very start, it has been bustling with people, many of whom became regular customers. The cordial service they offer and the tasty meals they prepare make this restaurant a popular rendezvous in the village.

This is a homely restaurant and the ambiance of the place is very comforting and warming. Most customers are delighted with Claudio's (the owner) friendly personality, as he is always around to make sure that everyone is looked after well and is attentive to customers' satisfaction. He may sometime sit and talk that will make you feel very cosy.

The restaurant is open 6 days in a week, starting every Tuesday. So, if you live in the vicinity of the High Street or know where to find it, why not stop and visit the restaurant as they are serving fresh foods cooked in their kitchen. And with a SMILE!

THE GROVE IN CARSHALTON, SURREY

by: MisS VictoriA DaviD

Fresh water flows in the river while birds feed and paddle around. Squirrels were determined to crack the collected nuts fallen from the trees and given by happy people in the park.

 

There are no signs of fear in their eyes as no one tries to hunt or threaten their lives. Swans, geese, ducks, seagulls, pigeons and the like give life to the entire public park, where the River Wandle runs. It serves as there green home where some of them live and multiply. These animals are amazingly tame and will follow you if you carry a bag of crumbs.

  (Summer/Spring picture of River Wandle) 

 (Autumn/Winter pictures of River Wandle ) 

There is a historical house in the park that is now occupied by departments of the London Borough of Sutton. A few working offices are there too. The park is enclosed by walls and fences and its gates close at night and open early in the morning. The west corner has a large river which attracts geese and swans etc. Moreover, looking from the river is the Old Woodman Pub and to its right is the Ancient All Saints' Parish Church.

(Top to Bottom, Clockwise: Summer/Spring pictures of Historical house, Old Woodman Pub and
All Saints' Parish Church)

 (Autumn/Winter pictures of Historical house, Old Woodman Pub and All Saints' Parish Church)

This park which run adjacent to Carshalton High Street has a few interesting man made structures like the white bridge called Leoni Bridge, the discarded watermill and the ornamental design cascade. 

 (Summer/Spring pictures of Leoni Bridge and the Cascade)

 (Autumn/Winter pictures of Defunct Watermill and the Cascade)

The park has fixed benches to use when watching the placid water and playful birds. Grasses are mown every week that makes the entire surrounding neat and tidy. The roses are pruned back and the bedding plants are ready to burst into colours. Toddlers, children and teenagers like this park as there are playgrounds full of facilities they can enjoy using for free. Food and snacks are available at the cafeteria beside the toddlers' playground.

 (Summer/Spring pictures of Toddler and Children's playgrounds) 

 

 
(Autumn/Winter pictures of Teenagers ball court and Toddler & Children's playgrounds)

If you want a light snacks and bites take a walk to SaSSiS which is inside the park and beside the family friendly crazy golf playground. On the other hand, there is also a free gym equipment provided by The Great Outdoor Gym Company await for you. The easy-to-use gym equipment are good for burning calories or for strengthening those brittle bones, sore muscles and aching joints of yours.

 (SaSSiS and Crazy Golf Playground)

  

(Hip Twister, The Rider, Push-up/Dip Station and Air Skier)