November 2014 issue 93 by Karen

Month: November 2014 Issue No: 93

9th Anniversary Issue Independent monthly community news and business directory for KT5 & KT6

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Hello Readers

9th Anniversary Issue

s the excitement building yet? Are you all ready for Christmas and sorted out your gift shopping? Each year, shopping ideas for family and friends gets more difficult. But the options for shopping are something else!

With two new kittens we will be taking steps to help them.

You could go off on one of the Christmas Market trips abroad, you could go to our local markets for gifts, you can go from shop to shop in Kingston or elsewhere, check out some of the specialist shops in Surbiton and Tolworth, or sit at home in front of the computer and shop on line. The latter is easier on the feet, but painful to the ‘plastic friend’! Whatever way you get ready for Christmas, perhaps there are some suggestions in A Berrylands Companion. From a roundup of Christmas Fairs at schools, to Markets at venues near and further afield, to suggestions for gifts for the techno man, with those for the techno woman next month, to our own local Farmers’ Markets. We should not forget that November is a time of Rememberance and I hope the cover has given you an idea of the amazing Poppy Field at the Tower of London, if you were unable to go and visit. November is also firework time, so please remember your pets. It can be so frightening for them, so please read the article provided by Aspen Veterinary Surgery, with advice on how to make pets feel secure and safe.

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As we go to press, I am planning to meet the Leader of Kingston Council, to discuss the speeding traffic on local residential roads, so I will give you an update next month. In the meantime I have had a visit from Police Officer Sgt Marshall and PBSO Craig, who were supportive of the campaign against speeding traffic. They took away some of the suggestions I have received from readers and they plan to speak to Councillors and senior Police Officers. Again, an update later! But it is perhap an opportunity to mention Road Safety Week is this month. (Max 1 in every 4 issues for any one advertiser)

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And they said it would never work.... yet here we are celebrating the 9th Anniversary of the magazine. Thank you to all our advertisers for making it possible, and thank you to all our readers. Best wishes,

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It might be the opportunity this month to make the start on your shopping with a difference. So why not consider a Christmas Market? You may not be able to go abroad for one of the continental Christmas Markets, for various reasons, cost and time the main ones. But over the last few years, there have been an influx of continental Christmas Markets opening up over here at many places. Here are a few suggestions for you, near and not so far! Kingston town centre has hosted a German market, with chalets, ‘snow’, crafts and gifts, mulled wine and speciality foods. Kingston Christmas Market is on 13th - 16th Nov, 10 - 7pm. Shop in a Winter Wonderland Eden Crafts Fair will be at All Saints’ Church grounds from 13th November until 24th December, Mon - Sat 9.30 - 6pm, 7pm Thurs; Sun 10 - 5pm. From Dec 1st: times will be 9.30 - 7pm , Thurs 8pm. Ham House, Richmond will have Father Christmas visiting over the weekends 6-7th, 13-14th, 20-21st, and Mon 22nd and Tues 23rd December, 10 - 3pm. Visit his grotto and children will get a present, £3.50/child + National Trust entry fee. No booking needed. How about a present of National Trust membership? Squire’s Garden Centre Long Ditton, will be welcoming Santa Claus and his reindeer at 10am on 29th November, which is free to watch. His grotto will be open until 21st December, visit free and get a present. Every Saturday: 10.30 - 4pm Sundays: 10.30 - 3.30pm, optional donation to charity.

Chessington Garden Centre: entry £11/ child, Adult £3.50. See Rocket the Reindeer film, go on a Winter Wonderland trip to meet several story characters, dance to the Polar Bear Band and see the elves in the toy workshop then meet Father Christmas in his Ice Palace. Booking necessary. http:// eventschessingtongardencentre.co.uk Petworth House, W. Sussex GU28 0AE is holding a Christmas Fair over the weekend of 22 -23rd November opens 10.30am. Entry £5, children free, parking free, over 120 stalls with gifts, food and chocolates, music and refreshments. Taste of London at Tobacco Docks, London, near Wapping & Shadwell stations, free parking for 500 cars. It will be over 20-23rd November with a chance to sample some top restaurants and the opportunity to buy some food and drink. Tate Modern Gallery will be holding a traditional Christmas Market from 14th Nov 24th December, with food, crafts, decorations, jewellery and toys etc. The Hop Farm Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent KTN12 6PY, will be the venue to buy your Christmas products, gifts, decorations, food gifts, crafts and stocking fillers. Visit Father Christmas from Saturday 29th Nov to Wednesday 24th Dec, Saturdays and Sundays in December. Check:http://www. fatherchristmasinkent.co.uk/ or http://www. thehopfarm.co.uk Christmas at Leeds Castle, Maidstone Kent from 6th Dec - 23rd Dec, 10am - 5pm. A chance to buy gifts, toys decorations, food and drink. Get your hot chocolate or mulled wine and see Father Christmas and his reindeer. But don’t forget the Surbiton Farmers’ Market on November 15th and December 20th to stock up on foodie gifts and treats. New Malden Farmers’ Market will be on 13th December for some more ideas.

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Adverts can be submitted in the following formats: • MS Word • MS Powerpoint • MS Publisher • TIFF & JPEG Advert copy can be emailed to: karen@berrylandcompanion.com If your ad is not available in an electronic format then we can produce it for you, from your own hard copy text, normally for a fixed price of just £10, although this may be higher if you have a particularly complex advert! (This is a one-off charge - the advert could then be re-used in subsequent issues free of charge.)

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Visit the Salon There are so many salon treatments available for acne sufferers, as well as treatments that help to reduce the appearance of the scarring associated with the condition. You’ll also get a professional opinion and a customised plan to improve your skin.

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Facials are a great once or twice a week treatment that will decongest your skin.

Flawless, radiant, glowing skin is the key to looking naturally beautiful, so forget covering-up with foundation and instead, start treating your lingering skin issues with the help of our problem-solving guide. Adult Acne You might think that acne ends when your teenage years are over, but many women - and men - suffer well into their adult life. Fortunately there’s plenty that can be done to clear up those pesky pimples. Treat it Yourself Thoroughly cleanse your skin twice a day - using an oil free cleanser - to ensure that you remove every trace of make-up and oil. Treat individual spots with concentrated tea-tree oil, just

make sure that you apply it neatly on the area you are treating to avoid irritating surrounding skin. Targeted products that reduce excess oils should be part of your routine. Proactiv do a really good range for acne-prone skin. When you are covering spots, use a medicated concealer so that you not only get the camouflage you want but a convenient treatment too. A more unusual, non-topical treatment for acne that many swear by, is to change your pillow and the case to ones made of bamboo fibres rather than cotton. It’s said that cotton and polycotton absorb acnecausing bacteria and bamboo fibres don’t. Even if you don’t use a bamboo pillowcase, you should wash your cotton pillowcase every couple of days.

Omnilux Blue is a popular salon treatment that uses a spectrally blue light source to clear and control acne and kill spotcausing bacteria on the skin. Micro-dermabrasion is useful for removing acne scarring. Open Pores Enlarged pores can look unsightly, so treat the problem before they ruin your complexion. Treat it Yourself Regular deep cleansing masks will help you to draw out impurities and eliminate excess oil. Use products that are designed to minimise the look of your pores - Benefit’s POREfessional and Clinique’s Pore Refining Solutions range are great. Visit the Salon Micro-dermabrasion and a series of glycolic peels work to dissolve the top layers of the skin, thus shrinking pores and ridding the skin of trapped dirt. Continued on page 8

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Milia Those annoying hard, white blemishes - that look like little beads under the skin - can be hard to get rid of, so prevention is definitely better than cure. Treat it Yourself Regular and thorough exfoliation is key to stopping milia from forming in the first place, but if you’ve got them and you want to treat them at home,

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14th November is World Diabetes Day, created to raise diabetes awareness. But with rising diabetes figures already big news, what exactly is diabetes, and can you prevent it? It’s All about Insulin Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels, ensuring glucose is used in cells. If the pancreas can’t produce enough – or any - insulin, unused glucose builds up, causing diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes (Early onset/ juvenile/insulin-dependent diabetes) Around 1 in 300 people in the UK suffer from Type 1, caused by the pancreas failing to produce insulin. It usually develops rapidly and affects children and young adults. Treatment is regular insulin injections, normally selfadministered, but a healthy lifestyle is important too. • Causes: autoimmune malfunction (antibodies attack insulin-producing cells) or inflammation/removal of the pancreas. • Symptoms: Fatigue, weight loss, increased urination and thirst. • Am I at risk? It’s not hereditary, but risk rises to 6 in 100 if a parent or sibling has Type 1. Unfortunately, Type 1 can’t be prevented. Type 2 Diabetes (Late onset/ maturity onset/non-insulin dependent diabetes) Type 2 is far more common, and on the rise in the UK,

What Is Diabetes – And Can You Avoid It?

where around 5% of over-65s are diabetic. Usually affecting the over 40s, it can often be controlled with a healthy lifestyle. You won’t normally require insulin but may need medication to stabilise blood sugar levels. It occurs when your pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or your cells become resistant to insulin (sometimes both). It normally develops over time, beginning with mild symptoms that gradually worsen. • Causes: Specific causes are unclear, but contributing factors are: ethnicity (it’s more prevalent and develops earlier in South Asian, Black African and African-Caribbean peoples), age, excess weight (particularly around the waist) and genetic elements (risk increases if a parent or sibling has Type 2). • Symptoms: Fatigue, weight loss, increased urination and thirst. • Am I at risk? To assess your risk, use Diabetes UK’s handy questionnaire: http://riskscore. diabetes.org.uk/type2risk/ Gestational Diabetes Around 5% of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes, when their insulin can’t cope with increased blood glucose levels. Usually controlled through diet and exercise, it disappears after you give birth but increases Type 2 diabetes risk. Pre-Diabetes Pre-diabetes is a warning: you’re suffering from impaired glucose

tolerance (when normally healthy-range sugar levels rise after eating) and often impaired fasting glycaemia too. Your blood sugar levels are high and you’re at significant risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Reducing your Type 2 diabetes risk Diabetes UK estimates that around 80% of Type 2 diabetes cases could be prevented or delayed with a healthy lifestyle, so: • Eat right: Include fruit, vegetables, carbohydrates and protein in your diet daily. Choose raw fruit and vegetables, wholegrain carbohydrates and lean protein such as fish and pulses. Eat small, regular meals to stabilise blood sugar, and ensure portion size is appropriate for your age, size and gender. Avoid salty, fatty or sugary snacks. • Drink right: Stay hydrated and keep within recommended alcohol limits: women 2-3 units per day, 14 per week; men, 3-4 units per day, 21 units per week. • Exercise right: Find an exercise you enjoy and exercise for at least 2 hours per week. This can be in short sessions (a walk/ short exercise DVD routine). Some diabetics develop complications affecting their eyes, kidneys, heart, nerves or feet, so it’s worth doing all you can to reduce your diabetes risk.

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Line of Fire: Diary of an Unknown Soldier Barroux (Author), Sarah Ardizzone (Translator) This remarkable and unusual book came from the chance discovery of a diary. French writer and illustrator Barroux found the journal of an unknown soldier in a rubbish heap on a Parisian street. Barroux’s simple and often stark pencil illustrations have brought the words of the soldier to life and given us a rare glimpse into the first two months of WW1.The diary begins just as France officially declares war, and the soldier’s often heartrending descriptions cover a broad spectrum of emotions: from the physical ache and rub of boots in the here and now, to the hope and longing for his family and for a safe passage through the conflict. What became of the soldier we will perhaps never know, but here we have a rare glimpse into a moment and a life, in time. A Farewell to Arms - Ernest Hemingway Based on his own experiences of the First World War, volunteering for the ambulance service in Italy, A Farewell to Arms is a love story between Frederic Henry (a Lieutenant serving in the ambulance corps of the Italian Army) and a nurse called Catherine Barkley. Set against a brutal and bloody backdrop, the novel is full of moments of

sheer romanticism and passion. Hemingway’s descriptions of war are truly unforgettable and the themes of love and death make for a very dramatic read.

This powerful story has become both an emotive stage show in the West End and a Hollywood blockbuster.

All Quiet on the Western Front Erich Maria Remarque A group of young, idealistic and gung-ho teenagers are excited and fired-up by their teacher, eager to enlist to fight in the war. What follows is the horrific realisation of what conflict really is, and the terrors of life in the trenches are soon revealed. Paul Baumer was one of those students for whom the war was at first an adventure. The young group of classmates fall apart after the first bombardment, leaving the survivors languishing in a hell of their own choosing. Paul vows to keep on living and to fight against a war that pits young men against others of the same generation.

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The all important flavour of the bird when it reaches your table depends on a number of factors: the type of turkey, how it is nurtured on the farm, how it reaches your kitchen, and of course how you cook and serve it. Everything needs to be just right to ensure your family and guests fully enjoy the most important meal of the year. So, what sort of turkey should you buy? At Jennings, we believe that the finest turkey available is the Kelly Bronze, a famous breed that has won many awards and the plaudits of a great number of wellknown cooks and food experts. The Kelly Bronze has won the BBC Good Food Award, and carried off the prestigious British Turkey Product of the Year Award for Best Speciality Product. At this time of year there are many ordinary bronze turkeys for sale, but at Jennings we supply only the superior Kelly Bronze. Our Kelly Bronzes come directly from the Kelly Farm in Essex, where they are grown from chick to mature bird ready for your kitchen. The Kelly turkeys are reared with traditional farming methods. This means that all the birds are free to roam in pastures, stubble fields and woodland. At night they have the shelter of open-sided pole barns, with deep straw underfoot and plenty of fresh air. They are fed on locally grown cereals and vegetable protein - without any additives, drugs or growth promoters. It's the old-fashioned way, which is why they have the wonderful taste that all turkeys used to have. That's why Jennings take pride in selling only Kelly Bronze, and our customers appreciate our choice. For the adventurous, there are alternatives to the turkey, of course. For instance in the poultry line, we also supply some splendid geese, ducks and large free range chickens. The goose used to be an automatic choice for Christmas until the modern

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turkey took over. So if you fancy one of our geese instead, you'll be on the side of tradition! Whatever your choice, please let us know as early as possible. Then we can be sure that the finest birds are available for you at the exact time that you want them. Let's all plan ahead. Our order book opens on 1st November so why not give us a ring (020 8399 4870), or mention it when you next call in? Best wishes, Alan C.D.Jennings and Sons Traditional Quality Butchers since 1962 146 Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 6HE 020 8399 4870 / 020 8399 4870

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Lamb shanks are perfect for long slow cooking as they become meltingly tender and the meat just falls off the bone. Here they are braised with all the flavours of Italy – red wine, smoked cured bacon and tomatoes. Serve with creamy mash or boiled ribbon pasta such as tagliatelle or pappardelle.

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Preheat the oven to 170°C/150°C fan/gas 3. Season the lamb shanks with freshly ground black pepper. Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the lamb shanks over a high heat for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently. Transfer to a shallow casserole dish.

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How to enjoy the winter at Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club

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Squash also comes into its own at this time of year. We have four excellent courts, all heated and airconditioned. 36 And on Saturday evenings there’s a special Squash Club Night, where you can meet new friends and find new opponents. This starts at 5.30pm every week. There’s also a Beginners’ Squash Evening Across: on Sundays from 5pm 6pm, used and as foranthose of all 6. Colourless liquidto formerly anaesthetic (5) to improve, our Squash Coach standards who are keen 7. Near or close to (8) can be contacted throughmetallic the Club. 10. Very poisonous element (7)

standard Full Membership. There’s also a new option – Off Peak Gym, which applies to weekdays only and up to 5pm. This offers remarkable value – the use of our splendid Fitness Suite at Off Peak times for only £112 for three months or £360 for a full year. It’s a real bargain! Our extensive Junior Membership also benefits from very generous terms. This fits in with our tennis coaching programmes, which run all the year and occupy our eleven professional tennis coaches for most of the daylight hours on weekdays.

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Winter is a into good time for all our social activities, 13.also To go again (2-5) Slow witted or stupid, particularly following such as14. our regular Quiz Nights. We’re a friendly (11) Club, as19. youalcohol would soon find if you came along to see Student who studies intensively in a short period us. There’s ofalways time (7)something going on at the Club – 21. Convert ordinary language into chosen code (7) activity, the choice is yours!. Whatever your 25. Advance beyond the usual limit (7) you can25. relax afterwards Clubhouse Bar with Of little substancein or the signiﬁ cance (7) At the right time of year (2,6) coffee or26. other drinks. 27. Plant - sucking insects (5)

Winter Down: doesn’t put us off our tennis, of course. Our 1. Terminate (5,3) eleven grass courts gradually are out of use now, while they are 2. A Sultanate in northwestern Borneo (6) being carefully prepared for next year. 3. Horologist (10)

So you can see that there’s always plenty going on at the Club. Winter or Summer, rain or shine, we’re buzzing. Why don’t you pop in and see for yourself? You’ll be very welcome, and there’s no obligation.

Best wishes Roy

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But our Tennis Domeorisperforms very important to us. 6. Represents as if in a play (6)It covers 8. Come to terms with (7) two of our nine hard courts, and guarantees tennis for 9. Shortened term for provocation (5) our Members from now right through to the end of 13. Returning to political ofﬁce (10) March. The Dome offers conditions for serious 15. Unusually great inideal size (7) 16. After and before (8) play – no rain,sunrise no wind and sunset protection from the 17. Strong and sharp (5) coldest weather. 18. Having little emotion or sensibility (6) 20. Add to the very end (6) 22. The highest point; culminate (6)

Outside,24. our remaining hard courts are all fastCompass point seven (4) draining, a big advantage in any uncertain weather. Three of them are laid with synthetic clay, which has October become a favourite surface forSudoku our Members. These three courts are also floodlit, so that there will be plenty of play out there on fine evenings. At Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club we’re always looking to introduce extra Member-friendly ideas and facilities. Recently we’ve brought in a new class of membership – Off Peak Full. This applies to all the Club’s facilities on weekdays only and up to 5pm, and offers a substantial saving of more than £100 from the

Remember, you can pick up a copy of A Berrylands Companion magazine at the following: C.D.Jennings, Hypoxi Centre, Surbiton & Tolworth Libraries, Shan’s Pharmacy, YMCA, Tolworth Recreation Centre, Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club, MBE Surbiton, Lib Dem offices, Read it whilst you wait at: Aspen Vets, Cornerhouse Dental Surgery, Surbiton Hill Garage, and Berrylands Autocare Garage If you would like copies at your business please call me on: 020 8274 0096 karen@berrylands-companion.co.uk

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utumn, winter is a great time of year where we start to prepare for many fun events. Halloween, Guy Fawkes Night, Dewali, Christmas and New Year are all round the corner. Unfortunately, when we are “ahhing and oooing” at the spectacular fireworks displays put on for our entertainment our pets are not always having fun. There are things we can all do to help make this time of year less stressful for our furry friends. Whether you pet already has a phobia or if you are just looking to avoid a phobia developing if you follow some of our tips we are sure we can help make a difference.

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anti-anxiety drugs or Natural herbal type remedies (available from veterinary pharmacies) may be needed. Natural remedies can be given two weeks before the planned event and during the event. Stronger sedative antianxiety drugs will require a health check by your vet (before they can be dispensed) but are very effective in dogs that have severe phobias. Double Page

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The first thing we recommend is making their environment more comfortable. Closing curtains and the sound of a radio or TV can help reduce the impact of the noise and lights outside. If your pet has a favourite bed or place to go make sure this is accessible. The use of Pheromone diffusers and sprays that mimic natural calming pheromones of a dog and cat can be used to enhance the feeling of wellbeing in the home. Our pets are very sensitive to our body language so be mindful of your own body language. If you are stressed or acting differently this will make you pet think that there is something to worry about. Although it may seem wrong, we urge you to not intervene if they are trying to hide or pace. These behaviours are coping mechanisms and any contact during these types of behaviours will just end up reinforcing them. Just remain calm and talk normally to your pet while carrying on with your task in hand. If they act normal and calm then praise this behaviour gently. If necessary or as an aid to behavioural training,

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Nobody wants the worry of huge credit card debts in the New Year, so why put yourself through that stress when you can be organised in advance? With a little forethought and planning it’s possible to get to the New Year with your finances intact, without compromising on the celebrations. These ideas will make your money go further, help to keep your spending in check and let you stay firmly in the black.

Saving money in Christmas Clubs

Christmas Clubs are still popular despite the problems experienced by Farepak Hampers in 2006 when savers lost their money. They are basically savings schemes that help you spread the cost of Christmas, with members making small monthly deposits that cannot be withdrawn until November or December. If you can put money away into a separate bank account or track your Christmas ‘fund’ within an existing savings account, that would be a better idea. You have the freedom to shop where you like, and withdraw some of the money if you spot the perfect

present before December.

Is it worth trying a cash back site?

Cash back sites like Quidco and Top Cashback offer a percentage cash back on every purchase made. A directory of participating online retailers is listed on these sites, which pay a referral fee to the cash back site for directing shoppers their way. A percentage of this fee becomes the cash back you receive. Both Quidco and Top Cashback offer two tiers of membership. The basic account is free of charge, with the ‘premium’ account offering additional services for a £5.00 annual fee. A range of payout methods is available, including having your money paid into a bank account, PayPal account, or choosing an Amazon Gift Card.

A good time to use credit

Purchases of £100 to £30,000 are automatically protected under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. This means that if the trader goes out of business, or the product is faulty and you can’t get your money back from the seller, your credit card company provides a full refund. For larger Christmas purchases, it’s a good idea to use a credit card for this reason alone as long as the outstanding balance is repaid as soon as possible. It offers a valuable level of protection that isn’t available with a debit card.

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Vouchers and discounts

Voucher codes and deals can be found at various websites including www. moneysupermarket.com and www.moneysavingexpert.co.uk with savings to be made on a wide range of products from electronic gadgets to jewellery and perfume. Some codes offer free postage and packing, so it’s worth shopping around on the internet for these deals.

0% credit cards for when it’s too late

If it all goes wrong and you’re dreading the credit card bill, look for a 0% interest credit card and transfer the balance if you can. This spreads the cost interestfree over a period of time, usually between 6 months and 2 years. There is generally a transfer fee of around 3% of the balance, and you’ll need to pay it off within the 0% interest time limit to get the most benefit. http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/shopping/section75-protectyour-purchases http://www.moneysupermarket. com/credit-cards/guide-to-creditcard-protection/ http://www.moneysupermarket. com/vouchers/store/asdadirect/14/1/ http://www.quidco.com/ http://www.topcashback.co.uk/

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by Gillian Jones If going to a shopping mall fills you with dread at any time of year, November and December probably used to be a waking nightmare for you. But then came the internet and buying online saved your sanity. Suddenly you were able buy everything you need, at bargain prices, and it was delivered to your door. What was not to like? Except, it doesn’t always go to plan, and not all online retailers are equal. When you buy something from a real shop you can simply take it back and get a refund. Yes, it means travelling out in your car again, but at least within a day or two the money is back in your account. Hundreds – or even thousands – of miles away from your seller though, who has terms and conditions you didn’t read, and you could find online shopping is as stressful as battling the crowds in the High Street. So do your homework before you part with your money. 1. If you are buying a gift which the recipient may want to return weeks later, check the return deadlines. 2. Just because it’s on a website, doesn’t mean it’s in stock. Check whether the product is available

immediately or not, and also what the usual delivery times are, especially if you are buying fairly close to a special occasion or Christmas. Always checking how you will send back your purchase if you need to. If you are buying a piece of furniture, and you have to pay for and arrange your own return, you should look elsewhere. Find out where the product is being shipped from. Goods coming from outside the EU are likely to be liable for import duty and that can make your bargain cost considerably more. And even if the overseas supplier accepts returns, if you have to pay the postage, it could be more than the original purchase price. If your purchase isn’t faulty, but just not what you wanted, you are covered by distance selling regulations so you will be entitled to a full refund. However this only applies to UK suppliers - an overseas seller doesn’t have to adhere to these rules and may only offer you a credit note. Even UK suppliers can be evasive in responding to your return request. If your

emails and phone calls get ignored, it’s going to take some persistence to rescue your hard earned cash. So make sure you know who you are buying from. If you are any doubt, but you really want what they are selling, check their address, do an internet search on their company name and even use Google maps to view the outside of the premises they claim to operate from. 7. Anyone can set up an online shop – just because a website looks professional, it doesn’t mean that the outfit behind it is. Fraudsters may be just trying to steal money by selling you something that’s never going to turn up or worse, trying to steal your identity. If there’s no phone number or address on the site, and you’ve never heard of the company before, be very wary of handing over your card details. 8. When buying electrical items, particularly personal computing devices, do make sure you are buying from an authorised source. The manufacturer can refuse to honour the warranty if you’ve purchased from an unauthorised dealer.

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Planting Trees and Shrubs

by Pippa Greenwood This is a great time of year to get planting – the soil is still holding a bit of warmth from the late summer and is now more moist and provides good conditions for roots to develop, spread and establish. Trees, shrubs and woody climbers in particular are often a very good buy at this time of year so take a look at your garden and see what you could add, or perhaps consider removing that plant which has never quite done what you hoped….and replace it with something new. Planting trees and shrubs is certainly not difficult, but it is one of those gardening tasks about which ideas seem to change regularly and it can be confusing if you read widely differing opinions and ideas. So what should you be doing if you have just decided to add a few trees to your garden? A good planting hole or pit is essential, and you should sure that it is several inches (or better still more) larger

than the current spread of the roots of the tree or shrub that you are about to plant. For years the advice has been that plenty of bulky organic matter should be incorporated in to the hole and the mixture with which you back fill it. Investigations now suggest that this may not necessarily be the best way of going about things: make the planting hole too ‘cosy’ and the tree’s roots may be inclined to stay in the hole and not venture out in to the surrounding soil. In a heavy clay soil a planting hole full of compost may also end up acting as a sump, so when the soil is wet the compost draws more moisture in to the hole, resulting in waterlogged roots and maybe even death. All very logical, but then I would also suggest that if you garden on a very sandy, poor soil, a well-prepared planting pit (the bigger the better) which includes bulky organic matter such as garden compost will help to reduce the risk of

drying out, and increase the chances of the tree growing away well. Similarly, provided the organic matter is incorporated over a good enough sized area on a heavy soil, I think it does help to improve aeration and drainage around tree roots, especially if you incorporate some grit too. Well rotted manure (ideally from a known source), garden compost and proprietary bagged compost are all useful in planting holes and if it is largely an improvement in soil texture which you are after, then home-made leafmould is great too, and you can even use the compost from this summer’s patio tubs and planters (provided you are sure that it is free from vine weevil grubs). Next , to tease or not to tease the roots? I’m a teaser every time, having seen thousands of trees fail because their pot-bound roots never moved out in to the soil properly, if at all. Planting depth is important too, so do make

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sure that you cover the roots, and only the roots, with soil. Even the compost level in the pot is often too deep, so start from scratch if necessary. Laying a straight cane over the top of the planting hole will help you to gauge the correct depth more easily. When I worked for the Royal Horticultural Society at Wisley my job as Plant Pathologist entailed looking at thousands of dead and dying plants each year – it was scary to see just how many trees and shrubs failed to thrive or just died because they had not been correctly planted . There is no doubt that excessively deep planting and entangled and pot-bound roots were the main cause of all that plant

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by Tom Hughes

My question is this: how do you get your number removed from the phone book when the phone book no longer exists? For us it’s too late, our number must now be on every data base in the world judging by the frequency of the nuisance calls that ring our line every night.

Clive began tapping away on his keyboard. I decided to put him at his ease.

You can always tell it’s a sales call because of the opening line: “Don’t worry Sir, this isn’t a sales call.” I usually put the receiver next to the radio and return to scooping out my butternut squash.

Clive gave me a funny look then started the inquisition. Questions about my income I expected. Questions about my haircuts and gambling habits I did not. Then, fatally for loan applicants and indeed bank robbers, I got the giggles.

But I don’t want to dwell on the things I don’t want, rather I’d like to relay the story of how I went to get something I actually needed – a loan from the bank. My beloved Mondeo (half leather heated seats, 6 CD changer) was on her last legs so a new chariot was required. Clive, my loan adviser at my local branch was more than helpful. Fresh faced and eager to please, he guided me to a booth designed in such a way as to guarantee the queue behind could eavesdrop on me disclosing all my personal information.

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on my bacon, and maple syrup is very expensive, so –“ “You had maple syrup on your bacon for breakfast?” “Yes. And pancakes.”

“Oh yes, we use computers for everything.”

“Pancakes, bacon and syrup?”

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Clive gave me a look that suggested I had placed my application in jeopardy. His countenance seemed to stiffen. Curtly he announced, “I’m a porridge man myself.”

I wanted to share with him my concerns about barber costs rising if ever the Kevin Keegan perm came back into vogue, but I couldn’t form the words because of the accursed sniggers. Somehow I remained calm enough to complete the application. At the end of the process Clive was prompted to ask me if I had any questions. “Clive, are you sure you don’t want to know what I had for breakfast?” “It’s OK Mr Hughes, that question was not on my form.” “It’s just that I had maple syrup

“It’s called a Canadian breakfast.”

An image of Clive lumbering down his street covered in oats flicked into my mind. Clive brought me back in the room with the words every bank customer dreads. “Ok Mr Hughes, before I put this application through I have to read to you this declaration. Is that OK?” Clive produced an A4 sheet of paper with text so minuscule only The Borrowers could read it. He took a deep breath and commenced. The meaningless phrases came zinging towards me like tracer fire from across no man’s land. I leaned forward wincing, trying to catch his drift. Eventually I gave up and resorted to a half smile and my

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After he’d finished neither of us were any the wiser but the reading of the declaration signalled an imminent decision. In my head I heard a drum roll of expectation as the little hourglass on the screen nervously flipped over and over. The tension was unbearable. Clive made a polite request.

“You failed on your credit score.”

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“Mr Hughes, can you stop banging on my desk please?” “I’m not banging, I’m drumming.” Clive glanced at me from over his specs. I desisted. Eventually, the computer came up with an answer. Clive stared at the screen and then gave me a smile so insincere that for a moment I thought I was talking to Dale Winton.

My giggling ceased. I leaned forward to see what injustice was now displayed on his screen. Clive swung the monitor out of view, as though I was trying to pry into his personal browsing history.

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I left the bank as impecunious as when I entered. On the way out my phone rang.

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with the rest of the room – it’s up to you. Mirror A wall (or a portion of it) covered with a sheet of mirror will reflect light around and instantly make the room seem bigger. The larger the mirror, the thicker it needs to be, so it’s often a good idea to get professional help to attach it securely. Polished plaster A centuries-old Italian technique, also known as Venetian plaster, involves applying several thin coats of plaster and polishing with wax. The finished result boasts a lovely depth of colour and can resemble marble, stone or suede. Fabric Choose your fabric, line it, stretch it, and staple it to battens fixed to the walls. There’s no way around it:

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Buying gadgets can be tricky: if you’re buying for a grown-up there’s a very good chance that they’ve already bought the gadgets they want. But don’t despair, because it turns out that there are lots of gadgetrelated gifts you can buy for the man who has everything. A good place to start is with a case. You can spend hundreds if you want something from a name designer, but firms such as Tuff-Luv make really nice vintage leather Kindle cases for around £40. And of course you can get leather cases for other devices such as laptops and tablets too. If he hasn’t already got a tablet, there are plenty of alternatives to the all-conquering iPad and iPad Mini. Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD (£89) is good for ebooks and movies, and a range of affordable Windows 8 tablets have been launched by the likes of Asus, Acer and Toshiba, all below £200. If he fancies himself as the next Jamie Oliver, Belkin’s Chef Stand and Wand (£29) is a smart gift idea. It’s a tablet stand designed specifically for the kitchen, enabling him to see the recipe (or the tutorial videos if he’s using cooking apps or YouTube) without getting it covered in food. If he’s more of

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Life Begins Confronting the Cold Some Simple Tips to Keep Safe and Warm Over Winter By Kate McLelland

Over 24,000 people will be so badly affected by the cold this winter that their lives will be at risk. The charity Age UK has estimated that 1.7 million older people in Britain cannot afford to heat their homes, and many have admitted to living mainly in one room to save on energy bills. In Britain we have some of the least energy efficient homes in Europe and many households could reduce fuel bills by using simple techniques such as cavity insulation. You can check your eligibility for a government grant towards energy saving improvements at www.gov.uk. In addition to grants, there are payments available to help with fuel bills. People born on or before 5 July 1952 will get tax-free, automatic payments of between £100-£300 if they are receiving the State Pension or another social security benefit (not including Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Child Benefit or Universal Credit). You can learn more about Winter Fuel Payments by calling 08459 151515 (8.30am4.30pm, Monday to Friday) or visiting www.gov.uk/winter-fuelpayment. If you’re not eligible for government support, there are still some things you can do to keep heating bills down,

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Whether you have myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia/ hypermetropia (long-sightedness) or presbyopia (diminished close vision, which often affects the over 45s) there are a number of corrective options available. Glasses Most lenses are now made from durable, scratch resistant, lightweight plastics. Special techniques can make lenses lighter and thinner (ideal for high prescription glasses), reduce glare and provide tints or ultraviolet protection. Bifocal, trifocal and varifocal lenses allow one pair of glasses to be used for near and distance vision, while photochromic lenses can instantly turn normal glasses into sunglasses. Pros: good correction. Cons: poor peripheral vision; inconvenience, particularly during bad weather, changing temperatures or playing sports. Contact Lenses Both rigid and soft versions let oxygen on to the eye, keeping the eye healthy and allowing extended wear. Toric lenses to correct astigmatism and bifocal lenses are available too. Soft contact lenses are made from a plastic polymer with high water content. They’re easier to adapt to than rigid lenses and more comfortable, but are easily damaged. Choose daily or monthly disposable versions, or non-disposables (cleaned daily and changed yearly). Rigid gas permeable contact lenses are made from silicone polymers and provide better vision correction of some 61

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used to correct low prescriptions. A layer of epithelial tissue is removed before the cornea is reshaped by laser. Pros: Little corneal tissue is removed, so the remaining cornea is strong. Cons: Healing and vision improvement take longer than for LASIK and LASEK. LASEK (laser epithelial keratomileusis) The epithelial layer of the cornea is retained as a flap, and the cornea reshaped by laser. Pros: Less discomfort than PRK. Retaining the epithelium may help to prevent complications and speed up healing. A good choice for patients with thin corneas. LTK (Laser Thermokeratoplasty) A holmium laser applies a circle of heat spots to reshape the cornea by contraction. Pros: No cutting; the procedure takes seconds. Cons: Can only correct low hyperopia prescriptions. Effectiveness may reduce over time. Vision Training There are many exercise programs and apps that claim to correct poor eyesight. But most experts agree that there’s no evidence that they work. Before making any decisions, seek advice from your optometrist or eye consultant. By law, your optometrist must supply a written copy of your vision prescription, which can be fulfilled anywhere you choose.

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17th: The unfortunately titled ‘Nowhere to Go But Up’ closed at the Winter Gardens Theatre, New York.

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green foliage and deep red blooms – or do you prefer a sophisticated blend of silver and white? What about an earthy palette, combining dried oranges and cinnamon sticks with orangey-brown chrysanthemums? Theme: Country cottage charm? Quirky retro? Traditional splendour or urban cool? There are flowers to suit every mood and you can add a range of extras, from silver baubles to spray-painted garden twigs, to support your chosen theme.

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Cake and Bake Lamingtons

These scrumptious small Australian cakes are made with a whisked light and buttery sponge which is coated in a quick chocolate icing and desiccated coconut. They may be a little fiddly to make but it’s well worth the effort!

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Now that the harvest is officially over (bar some sprouts and a couple of leeks), November is our time for pause and renewal. Just as Oct 31st signified the Celtic New Year, we celebrate our growing successes and consider our failures, much like a Better Life school report. A bit like the spuds I planted recently, it’s a mixed bag. Biology - The so-called weed that flourished in the raised bed turned out to be an oriental poppy, bearing 16 flower heads. Full marks for bird poop or windfall, and my procrastination. Geography - My guerrilla gardening efforts at work were a little underwhelming. The four mange tout I secreted in the communal garden struggled (insufficient light) until, finally, the sole survivor yielded two actual mange tout. Must do better! Home Economics - Full marks to Anne and the garden. The butternut squash survived the mollusc hordes (as I’ve said before, there’s never a hedgehog around when you need one, although we did once find a poop on the front doorstep) and, along with homemade fennel bread, rhubarb crumble and lettuce

were the standout successes. PE - I clocked up 250 cycling miles in 12 months, commuting to my part-time job - aside from the mile-long round trip for the Post Office run (amble!). Also, digging for victory helped to cancel out the calories. History - I was better at recording planting dates on the calendar for forward planning, helping to ensure the garden remained productive and sustainable. A WWII crop rotation leaflet proved useful too, once laminated for outdoor service. Chemistry - Our do-it-yourself plant feeds seem to work, but the trial became skewed when I felt sorry for the underprivileged specimens. We made nettle feed for growing and comfrey feed (donated by a neighbour) for flowers or fruits. Both Anne and the cat were put off by the stench though, so we’ll need a quarantined area next time. Woodwork - Full marks again, to our neighbour. If you can find yourself a retired carpenter with tools and free time, it’s well worth bartering to sort out their computer problems! Physics - A raised bed with insufficient soil is little more than a wooden frame. I think

I discovered some as yet unidentified law of volume that states it always takes more bags of soil and compost than you have to hand. Drama - Somehow, we cornered the market this year in micro garlic. Indoors, the chilli peppers, alas, burned brightly but briefly - except on the tongue. In a surprise twist the rogue tomato seed in the compost proved to be sun gold, yielding dozens of belladonna beauties. Maybe I’ll grow to like the taste one day. Reading - I’ve started to read seed packets more carefully, so that we plant according to the climate and soil from now on! Our main growing lessons: - Assume there will be losses even early on and plant accordingly. - Be decisive when it comes to taking ailing plants out. Otherwise they’re taking up nutrients as well as space. - Experiment. Much as the experts would love to tell you otherwise, there are no hard and fast rules - only what works on your patch of soil. Be bold! Overall, I’d give us a B minus for effort and a C plus for achievement. And now we move up a year!

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New Kingston Adult Education centre open now at Newent House, Surbiton! Kingston Adult Education (KAE) has moved to Newent House! KAE is offering the same balanced range of courses but fees remain unchanged. This price freeze reflects KAE’s commitment to make learning accessible to all in the community. Newent House is a short walk away from KAE’s HQ at the King Charles Centre. The new prospectus for 2014-15 is available from local libraries and adult education centres or you can contact us and we will post you a copy. Email us at: adult.education@kingston.gov.uk or browse, book & pay online here:

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wo major developments that could affect life in Tolworth for years to come have just been put forward for consultation – and it’s important local people have their say. First, initial ideas to build over 800 homes, including a 23-storey apartment block, on the site of the old Government Offices by Tolworth roundabout, have been published. Second, there’s a formal consultation on the future location of mental health service inpatient facilities for all south west London – where the preferred option would see significant rebuilding on the Tolworth Hospital site, including investment of £60 million to improve the services for people suffering from various mental health problems. From supermarket to high rise housing Earlier this year, I and many local residents were jubilant because our ten year-long campaign against a major superstore by Tolworth roundabout achieved its aim, as Tesco announced it had dropped plans for a superstore for good. At the time, I repeated my long held view that the site was needed for more family housing and new community facilities, and told Tesco I envisaged a mix development of between 300 and 400 homes. While I know some residents would prefer no development there at all, and have criticised me, I’m clear we desperately need more housing locally, that this site is Kingston’s largest brownfield site and that this site is far more preferable than alternative plans to plough up most of the Royal Borough’s remaining greenbelt. So I am extremely disappointed that the ideas published by Tesco’s team do not match those local needs. You can see their ideas for yourself at formergovernmentofficestolworth.co.uk. In my view, the scale of the overdevelopment proposed is breath taking: it is utterly out of keeping with the area, whether it’s the density, or the height of many of the apartment blocks (23-storey, 12 storey, 8-storey etc). Few of the proposed apartments are 3 bedroomed or indeed the 4 or 5 bedroomed affordable family homes that are in such short supply locally. Community use is conspicuous by its absence – despite being in the local development plan of the last council. When I visited the developer’s exhibition on the Broadway, I was told these ideas were only to provoke debate, that the developers would listen and be flexible and that they might consider funding community needs such as local

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I have long argued the case for major new investment in local mental health services. I strongly agree with the oftrepeated phrase that “mental health is the Cinderella of the NHS” – and am delighted that Nick Clegg has taken such a strong stand on this issue. So while this plan may also not be welcome by some people, I am personally delighted at the possibility that Tolworth Hospital has the chance to win £60 million of new investment – both to bring much needed improvements in the quality of facilities there and to enable an expansion of the services offered. A new NHS consultation – “Inpatient mental health services in south west London” – was launched last month and closes on 21st December. You can see it at www. kingstonccg.nhs.uk or call 020 5313 6006 for a copy. I back the preferred option for Tolworth Hospital. Not only would this see some existing inadequate and poor standard facilities rebuilt, but some specialist services would be relocated from Springfield University Hospital in Tooting to Tolworth. The preferred option proposes transferring a number of services for children, such as the eating disorder services, as well as the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder and body dysmorphia and specialist services for deaf adult patients. The proposal would not include building any homes on the site – which would, as now, remain focused entirely on health provision. The other good news for local people is that there will be plenty of time to help shape these proposals – whether it’s the current consultation or any future planning application that may follow the results of the consultation. I’m keen to hear your views so I can better understand all local opinion – whether on the housing proposals on the old government offices site or at Tolworth Hospital. You might have major objections. You might support one or both of the plans. You might have detailed comments. Write to me at 21, Berrylands Road, Surbiton, KT6 4AJ or email me at

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What’s on in November:-

Lung Cancer Awareness Month; Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Movember Month, www.uk.movember.com

ediuG s’resitrevdA setaR 1st: Fircroft Trust are holding a jumble sale / good as new sale, 11.30am-1.30pm at Fircroft Trust 96 Ditton Road, Surbiton. Includes bric-a-brac, clothes, toys & cakes. Entrance 50p Adults, children free, refreshments available. Thames Concerts at St Andrew’s Church, Maple Road. Featuring Joseph Shiner (clarinet) and Frederick Brown (piano) Pre performance talk at 6.30pm, starts at 7.30pm. www.thamesconcerts. com. Tickets on the door £15. 1st Nov-13th Dec: Kingston upon Thames Festival of The Performing Arts, performances in music, dance & speech categories. Prize Winners’ Concert on Sat 13th December at 7pm at Emmanuel Church, Grand Avenue Tolworth. http://www.kingstonperformingarts.co.uk 5th: Bonfire Night 6th: Stand Up For Labour, a night of comedy at The CornerHouse, 116 Douglas Road, Surbiton. 7.30pm Tickets: £12 in advance, £15 at the door. 8th: Deadline Day for submissions for the Dec/January edition of A Berrylands Companion. Lord Mayor’s Show 9th: Rememberance Sunday 11th: Armistice Day 12-14th The Upstage Theatre Company presents Old Actors Never Die by Lyn Brittney, at the Arthur Cotterell Theatre, Kingston College, at 7.45pm. Tickets: £7 7 £9. Tel: 020 8390 9113. 13-24th Dec: Christmas Market in Kingston, gifts, foods and crafts, mulled wine etc. The Ancient Market Place will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland. Eden Crafts Market by All Saint’s Church. 13th: Christmas Lights switched on by Father Christmas in Kingston Town Centre 15th: Canine Partnership Autumn Concert at Tolworth United Reform Church, Raeburn Ave at 3pm. Romantic & Classical music on piano & other instruments by children, Encore Singers & Nonsuch Ringers, followed by a display by Canine Partners. Free entry, collection for the charity. Mum2Mum Childrens’ Nearly New Sale, 2-4pm at St Mark’s Church Hall, St Mark’s Hill, Surbiton 16th: The Brown Bread Golf Open, Woodies Bar & Restaurant, Kingston 17-23rd: Road Safety Week, theme of ‘Look Out For Each Other’ get an action pack: www.roadsafety.org.uk 21 Nov-16 Dec: Enchanted Woodland at Syon Park, Brentford TW8 8JF, when the gardens will be illuminated with trails and walks to enjoy and a chance to take some lovely photographs. 23 Nov-6th Jan: Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, wooden chalets, fairground, ice skating and the circus. Free entry but tokens available on site for the attractions. 22nd: Thames Concert, Ian Shaw, jazz vocalist/pianist 7.30pm, as above 27th: Thanksgiving Day. Turn It On Surbiton, from 3pm to 8.30pm at Surbiton Station forecourt there will be choirs and a giant screen on the station facade, Father Christmas & the Mayor will turn on the lights, followed by a parade down Victoria Road to Brighton Road. There will be a local street market, music and a charity baa at The Lamb. 27-30th Brick 2014, built for Lego fans at ExCel Centre. Tickets £16.75 - £42. www.brick2014.com 30th: St Andrew’s Day. Rose Theatre showing C.S.Lewis’s The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, until 4th January. Tickets from £11. Tel: 08444 482 1556 sraeY 2 rof desaercnI t’nevaH secirP ruO - tsiL ecirP

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1 Dec -4 Jan: Art exhibition ‘Local Colour’ at the Cornerhouse, 116 Douglas Road, Surbiton. Gala Opening 2nd Dec 7-9pm. For more info: email: ArtfulDodgersArt@gmail.com 3rd: Alfriston Day Centre afternoon visit to Forest Lodge Garden Centre, chance to buy Christmas gifts, tea and cake Tickets £15. Tel: 020 8399 4289 4th: Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, from 5pm. 6th: Mum2Mum Childrens’ Nearly New Sale, 2-4, at St Mark’s Church Hall, St Mark’s Hill, Surbiton. 13th New Malden Farmers’ Market 2-7pm 21st: Shortest Day 24th: CHRISTMAS EVE Bank Holiday 25th: CHRISTMAS DAY Bank Holiday Alfriston Olde Tyme Players, Hobourne Bashley, New Forest. A 2 course Christmas Lunch and Cream Tea. Leaves Alfriston Day Centre 9.30am, Ticket £40. Tel: 020 8399 4289 26th: BOXING DAY 31st: NEW YEAR’S EVE. London Mayor’s Fireworks Display at EDF Energy, London Eys, Waterloo.

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1st Tuesday: NHS Retirement Club, 10-12pm at Christ Church Hall, Christ Church Road, Surbiton, KT5 8JJ. For information call Lorna: 020 8337 4121 Rates Advertiser’s Guide Art Classes: Every Monday from September, 10 - 12 noon & 2 - 4pm, with Berrylands Artists at the Berrylands Christian Centre, 41 King Charles Road, Surbiton, KT5 8PF. For information call: 020 8644 0941 Berrylands Women’s Club meets every Mon evening, 8pm at Elgar Hall, United Reform Church Raeburn Avenue, with talks, slides and outings. Contact: Joyce Johnson Tel: 020 8390 5817 Talking of Trains: Every Weds evening , a WEA class meets at Surbiton Library Hall during winter. Classes started 24th September. Fee for the complete year is £50. www.talkingoftrains.co.uk Last Sunday of the month: Women on Wheels, a gentle 3-hour cycle ride for women. Meet by the Falling Phone Boxes, by Wilkinsons, 10.00am. http://www.cyclekingston.net/pages.php?p=Women_on_Wheels St Marks & St Andrews Church: Weds mornings 10.15-11.30 Stay and Play for Toddlers and Carers and Friday Mornings Coffee and Cake corner 10-11.30am. A regular craft group meeting - meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7.30pm. At St Andrews Church, Maple Road, no booking required for any of them. Tiny Tunes: Mon 10am & 10.50am at Surbiton Library Hall. Tues 10am & 10.50am at St Nicholas Parish Church, Summer Rd, Thames Ditton. All sessions 40 mins long, features music, dance, parachutes, bubbles & pom poms. Age 3 mths - 5yrs. Pay as you go £5, siblings £2.50. www.tinytuneslive.com Kingston Camera Club: Camera enthusiasts welcome. Mon eves, at St John’s Ambulance HQ, Athelstan Rd off Villiers Ave. 7.30pm - 10pm, with coffee break. New members welcome, contact: Tim Moreland 020 8541 0126, email: tim.moreland@yahoo.com See www.kingstoncameraclub.com Kingston Philatelic Society: Meet 8-10pm, Surbiton Library Hall, Ewell Rd. Info: Brian Sole Tel: 01932 220 677 or email brian.sole@btinternet.com Surbiton Floral Club: 1st Weds of the month at Raeburn Hall, United Reform Church, Elgar Ave. 7.30 for 7.45pm start. Floral demonstrations, talks, workshops & outings. 020 8399 8193 Surbiton Club for the Blind: Alternate Tues, 2-4pm at Surbiton Methodist Church, Ewell Road, transport can be arranged. Social club with entertainment & tea. Info: 020 8399 8596 or 020 8399 3022 Oasis daytime group for over 60s: at Emmanuel Church, Grand Avenue, Tolworth. Weds 5th November at 2.30pm. Plenty of opportunity to chat, play games & do puzzles. Meetings include a 5 minute bible-based talk relevant to life. Tel: 020 390 6631 Open Door: Alternate Thursdays, 2.45 - 4.30pm. A friendship group aimed at seniors. Afternoon tea, chat and short talks from local organisations. Christ Church Lounge, King Charles Road, Surbiton. 020 8390 7215 Chinese Brush Painting: held once a month at Sunray Community Centre, Knollmead, Tolworth. 10.00 13.00. Contact: Gwen on: Tel: 020 83 98 7313 for full details. Beginners & Intermediates welcome. Price List - Our Prices Haven’t Increased for 2 Years 1 Issue

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Why not send in your Autumn events and Fairs? Send in your Christmas or New year events. Call Karen on 020 8274 0096 or email: karen@berrylands-companion.co.uk Get your school, church or charity event mentioned in A Berrylands Companion magazine Call Karen on: 020 8274 0096 or email details to: karen@berrylands-companion.co.uk Next submission deadline is by 8th November for the Dec/Jan edition. Please Note: The following deadline will be 8th January for February issue.

To advertise call Karen: 020 8274 0096

Deadlines for submitting new artwork for forthcoming issues of A Berrylands Companion 8th Nov for December/ January issue 8th Jan for February issue 8th February for March issue 8th March for April issue 8th April for May issue 8th May for June issue 8th June for July/August issue For more information call Karen on 020 8274 0096 or send an email to

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We are a small friendly local society providing gardening supplies at very reasonable prices to our members: 9 Seeds, summer and spring bulbs, onion sets, seed potatoes. 9 Summer bedding plants and other young plants according to season. 9 Traditional and organic fertilizers and soil improvers/conditioners. 9 Lawn and rose treatments, weedkillers, pest controls. 9 Growbags and bagged compost, pots, gloves, trays, canes, netting etc. Annual membership just £2, senior citizens £1. Website:www.horticultural.moonfruit.co.uk Email: chesshort@live.co.uk

Our trading hut is conveniently sited at Moor Lane Allotments (just off Moor Lane near The Bonesgate pub) Open every Sunday 10am to 12noon, except December. In accordance with our "members only" policy, new members are always welcome to join!

Annual Membership just £2.50, senior citizens £1.50

HOOK ALLOTMENTS AND GARDENS ASSOCIATION Are you interested in gardening? Did you know there is an association in Hook? Our Association was founded over 50 years ago and is run by volunteers, can provide a wide range of composts, fertilisers, seeds and other gardening products at not-for-profit prices to our members. We support gardeners and allotment holders.

We currently have full and half plots available to rent. Contact: John on 07807 300 749 Membership is £2 a year and new allotment holders have free membership for the first year Our trading facility is situated next to the entrance to the allotment plots, beyond the rugby club pavillion, rear of King Edward’s Recreation Ground, Hook Road, Chessington Open: Sundays 10am - 12 noon Feb - Nov 10am - 11am Nov - Jan

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Tues 2nd Dec:The Christmas Social meeting will start at 7.45pm. There will be refreshments, raffle and wall quiz. Extra £2 for refreshments.

All meetings at Surbiton & District Historical Society, Surbiton Library Hall, Ewell Rd, Surbiton. Evening meetings at 7.45pm Cost: Visitors welcome, Contribution of £2 appreciated For more details about meetings and the Society, call The Secretary: 020 8399 4473 Email: lenandmarilyn@virginmedia.com

This is a social club for the registered blind and partially sighted members of the public who live in Surbiton or Chessington. The Club meets on alternate TUESDAY afternoons at Surbiton Hill Methodist Church, Ewell Road, at 2.00 to 4.00pm. We provide afternoon tea and variety of entertainment. The Club has a few vacancies for new members and there is no membership fee but we do ask for a small donation towards the cost of teas. Transport is provided by volunteer drivers. We organise outings in the summer months and Christmas lunch at a small cost. For more information please phone the number below

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Index Please mention the magazine when contacting advertisers

Home & Garden ediuYour G s’resitreGarden vdA setaR All Needs Berrylands Building Company Berrylands Property Maintenance Carpets4U Chris Mould Plumber DAS Home Automation Dream Doors (Kingston Kitchens) Estates Direct George Curren Electrician James Anthony KB Design Kennedy’s Roofing & Gutters Kevin Robinson Decorators Leverett Electricals LMC Property M.Duffell Decorator Oven Cleaners Personae Interiors Pro-Fit Windows Systems R.J.Tree Services Shaun Overy Heating & Plumbing Time For You Domestics Warmlite Will Lord William Stallion Electricals Zoe Rourke Interiors

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Care & Health Blush Beauty Mobile Therapist Corner House Dental Practice Emily Johnston Emma’s Hair Salon HaloHomecare

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Rest & Relaxation Anna Coe Beverley Carpenter King George Field Bowls Club Mobile Disco Rebel-Waltz Cycles Solo Driving School Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club Yoga

11 11 47 17 17 17 64 11

Children & Education Kingston Adult Education Centre Christ Church School Xmas Fete Grand Avenue School Xmas Fete Our Lady Immaculate School Xmas Fair St Matthew’s School Xmas Fete Margaret Barnes Dancing School Rugby Tots

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Veterinary Aspen Veterinary Surgery

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Office Suppliers MBE Etc

Accountant M&B Accountancy Services Ltd 21 Car Maintenance Alan Sursham Berrylands Autocare K&P Tyres Surbiton Hill Garage

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Food & Drink C.D.Jennings Cheese Making Kits Prithi Ristorante Sorrento

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Solicitors Lewis-Dick

Articles & Editorials 60/61 Community Pages 57 Edward Davey MP 46 Kids Page What’s On & Local Events Pages 58/59 45 Crossword 12 Book Review Useful Telephone Numbers 3 Gardening by Pippa Greenwood 24 16 Recipe 50 Baking 32 Technology 4 Christmas Shopping 53 Last Posting Dates

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