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Month: November 2016 Incorporating Issue No: 113 Your Surbiton Month Independent monthly Issue No. community news and business directory for community KT5 &Monthly KT6 news and business directory

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* How to keep your pets safe around ďŹ reworks * Erin Boag talks about Turn It On Surbiton * Recipes * Puzzles & Quizzes * Articles and Community pages * New Advertisers And more......

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Hello Readers

ell, there’s been good news and not so good news since the October issue. You may remember that A Berrylands Companion carried two adverts for lost cats. One was our cat Penny and the other, Harry, belonged to a reader in Berrylands. By strange coincidence, both cats were returned home in the same week. But at that time I learnt of more cats that have gone missing, see the article later on. That shows the power of advertising!! Talking of pets reminds us to be extra cautious in November with all the fireworks exploding and scaring pets.See the article on page 22.

switched on, and Father Christmas will have a very special helper this year. Have fun, but be safe! Rates

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We had just returned from a holiday when almost 4 weeks later, on 1st October, we had a caller at the front door. The gentleman said that he had just opened up St Matthews Church for choir practice and had seen a cat run across the room. He said it was a grey cat with a collar. 61

My husband went with him to the church just a few houses away, to check it was Penny the missing cat, and not her sister Poppy. Apparently, the cat had been seen under the dais where there was a small gap. My husband knelt down and whistled into the hole. A pair of eyes looked back at him, so he reached in and pulled the cat out. Penny was found! It would appear that she had been in there for weeks, and whilst she was sheltered, she repaid the church by probably catching mice to survive. Penny was ceremoniously carried home on my husband’s shoulder, to be greeted with kisses, cuddles and affection. She was very thin, very vocal and hungry!! We gave her some food and not wanting to overwhelm her stomach, we took her away from her bowl to be subjected to her loud cries. Penny was taken around the house to re-familiarise her and to meet the household, who all had tears in their eyes. She was introduced to our other cats, and amazingly, only her sister showed any reaction, by hissing! To say that Penny was thoroughly spoilt all day, is an understatement! When the sun came out, we took her out into the garden. She was wary, and cautiously went around checking her surroundings, but she enjoyed feeling the sun on her body. Back indoors she had some treats and a few bits of cooked chicken. By now she had almost lost her voice, as she had been crying out loudly all the time. Her purr is very quiet in comparison. We are so pleased to have Penny home, and hope that she is as happy! We will be very wary about letting her out again. At Aspen vets for a check up, Peter Melville was amazed at her survival after so long. Blood tests showed that there appears to be no long term damage, thankfully.

In the same week we also heard that Harry, a ginger cat that had gone missing from Berrylands, had been returned! It appears he was luckier than Penny, and had been fed by some kind people who thought he was a stray. Whilst Penny and Harry have had safe returns, I have now been told of more missing cats in Berrylands, that is quite worrying. On September 12th, a cat called Clover went missing.. She is a 6 month old Siamese/Ragdoll cross kitten that was lost from The Crest. Then just 4 days later a Burmese cat went missing from just around the corner in Chiltern Drive. Apparently yet another Burmese was lost from Alexandra Drive at the end of May. It is all a bit suspicious and the local neighbourhood police have been informed. It would seem that someone is stealing a certain breed, so if you are offered a young cat similar to these descriptions, please let the police know. It is so distressing for the owners of missing pets, and one can only imagine what the animal is feeling! They must be so disorientated and scared. REWARD

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The true cost of buying a home isn’t always obvious when you start looking, and many people are unaware just how much the additional fees can mount up. In fact, when consumer group Which? carried out a national property survey, over 25% of buyers and sellers said that moving had cost them more than expected. So apart from your mortgage, what extra fees and expenses might you face when buying a new home? Homebuyer SurveyS Mortgage lenders will carry out a basic valuation survey to confirm how much the property is worth. The price of this can start from around £150, but varies according to its value. Two other types of survey are also available - a Homebuyer Report and a full structural survey. The cost of these surveys can vary depending on your location and the size of the property, but expect to pay from around £250 for a Homebuyer Report and upwards of £600 for a structural survey. ConveyanCing and SoliCitor’S FeeS Solicitors tend to charge a fixed fee for their time, and then add on the costs of local authority and land/water searches separately, along with other searches that you might want to

carry out. More than 60 different searches are available, but many are specialised and only relevant to a small number of properties. These are the searches most commonly used by homebuyers: local authority Local authority searches include the Local Land Charges Register. Your solicitor will also find out about any issues such as new roads that are being planned near the property, any parking restrictions or tree preservation orders, for example. land registry This will confirm who holds the legal title to the land, and whether there are any charges on the property, such as a mortgage. drainage and Water The water company will confirm whether the property is connected to the mains water supply, drainage and surface water drainage. This search also reveals whether any public drains are located on the land. environmental An environmental search utilises historical information about how the land on which the property was built, and the land nearby, was used in the past – industrial or commercial uses, for example – and indicates whether contamination might be an issue. Any risk of flooding is also highlighted using data from the Environment Agency. Stamp duty Stamp Duty affects the purchasers of residential freehold or leasehold properties sold forover £125,000, with rates currently standing at¹:

• £125,001 to £250,000: 2% • £250,001 to £925,000: 5% • £925,001 to £1.5 million: 10% • Over £1.5 million: 12% As a buyer, you must send a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) return along with your payment within 30 days of completion. removalS Using a removals firm can seem like a large expense if you don’t have a lot of possessions, and many people choose to hire a van instead. Removals firms generally charge from £300 for a small move, but may charge more for weekend work. Home inSuranCe Buildings insurance is an important aspect of buying a property, and will be a requirement by your lender if you’ve taken out a mortgage. Contents insurance also protects your belongings in the event of fire, flood, or other disaster. It’s a good idea to factor in these extra costs before you start looking for a property. You’ll be more confident that your budget will stretch far enough, and won’t have to suffer any nasty surprises later on. http://www.which.co.uk/money/ mortgages-and-property/guides/ buying-a-house/the-cost-ofbuying-a-house/ https://www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/ articles/estimate-your-overallbuying-and-moving-costs http://land-data.org.uk/ getdownload.aspx?did=15 ¹ https://www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/ articles/everything-you-need-toknow-about-stamp-duty

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By Solange Hando Just 35 minutes from Rhodes by catamaran, Symi is one of the prettiest Dodecanese islands, ‘a neo-classical beauty’, they say, ‘ blanketed by the blue sky’, rising like a sentinel on the edge of the Greek archipelago. It’s only 8x13 km but the traditional ambience and scenery simply steal your heart away. From afar, the island is a rock, barren and dry, but sail into the harbour and on the deep blue inlet of the Aegean sea, Symi greets you like a dream with all the colours of the rainbow nestling in the cusp of the hills. Shimmering reflections, pastelhued houses at the waterside, Chorio, the old village climbing up the slopes, toy-like windmills along the crest, it’s a delightful scene which budding artists aim to capture from myriad vantage points. Chorio and Yialos, the harbour, make up the capital named after the island. Stepping ashore in Yialos is awesome. In such a lovely place, where do visitors start? Some make their way along the scenic promenade around the horse-shoe harbour, others while away the time in shaded tavernas where salads and seafood come with

glorious views. Bells chime all around, tiny chapels beckon up interminable flights of steps and the beautiful mansions of the Italian era glow in the midday sun. At the end of the peninsula, the iconic clock tower leads to a smaller bay where pleasure and fishing boats bob at anchor and a sprinkling of parasols betrays the presence of a beach. Meanwhile downtown, a few stalls sell sponges and olive oil but beyond the harbour, it’s all tangled lanes and steps, hundreds of them, climbing up to Chorio through tightlypacked houses. It’s easy to lose all sense of direction in this never-ending maze but there are decorated gables and balconies, potted plants, secret gardens planted with vines, jasmine and citrus trees and courtyards covered in patterned pebbles, here an anchor, there a ship or a dolphin. At the top, the view opens out on the fjordlike bay of Pedi where below the rose-tinted hill tops, holly oak and conifers tumble down almost to the water’s edge. There, life moves at a leisurely pace, fishermen mend their nets on the quay and a narrow coastal path leads to the quiet cove of St Nicholas, reached

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Outdoors we have no less than nine hard courts for Members’ tennis and for coaching. We have fourteen registered coaches, and our extensive coaching programmes which run right through the winter, and involve all age groups and abilities. Six of the hard courts are floodlit, and evening tennis is very popular at Surbiton. 61

Also, three of our hard courts are laid in synthetic clay, and these have proved to be firm favourites with our Members. Another two are covered by our magnificent Dome, guaranteeing winter tennis whatever the weather. We also use the Dome courts for Cardio Tennis. This has become a popular activity, offering a range of fitness drills based on tennis. Cardio Tennis caters for everyone regardless of their playing experience. Indoors our year-round enthusiasm for squash at the Club is based on our four stat-of-the-art courts, which have air conditioning and heating. Saturday Squash Nights are special, when you can meet and play with maybe new opponents from 5.30pm onwards. There’s a Beginners’ Night also, on Sundays from 5pm to 6pm, and if you want to improve your game, our Squash Coach can help you sharpen up whatever your present level of play.

is Chiropractor Dr Neil Reilly. We’re a very friendly Club, and the Clubhouse is the centre of many of our social activities. Our Clubhouse Bar is an excellent meeting-place, where you can relax with coffee or any one of a range of drinks. Perhaps I should mention that we have recently introduced a number of new membership options at the Club. One that is especially popular is Off Peak Gym membership, which applies to weekdays only and up to 5pm. This offers remarkable value at only £360 for a full year or £30 a month. Terms and Conditions apply. Our growing Junior Membership also benefits from very generous terms. Best wishes Roy Roy Staniland is Director of Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club, Berrylands,KT5 8JT 0208 399 1594 www.Surbiton.org

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Our spacious Fitness Suite is well-patronised all the year, but particularly so in the darker months. We have some of the latest equipment, from cardiovascular aids to resistance machines and free weights. And we have recently purchased the latest Indoor Cycling bikes. Why not come and try them out? Close by is our Studio, where we have regular classes in Zumba, Pilates and Yoga. Racketball is another popular option. We have also re-organised our catering so that Members can order from an excellent and extensive menu. Needless to say, all our meals are cooked to order and in our own Kitchen!

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want as soon as they become available. Thank goodness for accessories, then: a leather case for a smartphone or a messenger bag for a laptop makes a great gift, although watch out for “bonded leather”, which is artificially produced and doesn’t wear like real leather. If your intended recipient has young children, a military-specification protective case will save many trips to the smartphone or tablet repairer. Headphones are always a good gift, especially now that Apple has dumped the familiar 3.5mm headphone adapter from its latest iPhones, so wireless Bluetooth headphones or headphones that use the Lightning connector will be a big upgrade over the fairly rubbish Apple versions. But this doesn’t only apply to Apple users: most of the headphones that come with phones are dreadful, and in addition to those designed to make music better you can choose from a wide selection of specialist headphones, such as Bose’s QuietComfort noise-cancelling range. We know from experience that noise-cancelling headphones make train, bus and air travel much more relaxing, and while high-end models can cost over £200 it’s quite possible to get noise-cancelling phones from the likes of Sony for less than £20. And don’t forget wireless Bluetooth speakers too: they’re

a great add-on for phones, tablets and laptops, none of which tend to have very good sound systems. It’s usually a good idea to stay away from novelty items - anything hilarious that’s designed to plug into a USB port is surely destined for landfill by Boxing Day - and if you can’t think of anything appropriate, vouchers make an excellent present. Amazon vouchers are great for everyone, iTunes vouchers are fantastic presents for anyone with an iPod, iPad or iPhone, Netflix vouchers are good for TV and film buffs, and there are stacks of vouchers for specific retailers. Keep an eye on the newspaper adverts and voucher websites, though: some shops, especially supermarkets, run multi-buy deals on vouchers such as iTunes vouchers, enabling you to save around 20%. Be careful, though, as if a retailer goes out of business it’s very unlikely that the vouchers will be redeemable, so it’s important to stick with well-known firms. A voucher for Dodgy Dave’s Digital Depot might not be the wisest investment. Images L to R: leather laptop sleeve from Etsy.com; Sony noise cancelling headphones; USB coffee warmer, generic; Apple iTunes gift cards

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Who doesn’t love the idea of living in a light, bright and airy open-plan space? Katherine Sorrell explains how to get the most out of it. We’ve all hankered for a large, open-plan living space – where family and friends can be relaxed and sociable together, yet do their own thing at the same time. And the key to ensuring that an open-plan room looks good and functions brilliantly is careful planning. Start by thinking about how you’ll use the space – for cooking, informal eating, entertaining, working, relaxing and so on – and divide it into appropriate areas. Just as if they were separate rooms, but without conventional dividing walls. In some cases these separate zones can be created with changes of level, but generally they’re achieved through the considered use of flooring, colour and pattern, lighting and the positioning of furniture.

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Choosing flooring for a multi-purpose space can be problematic, as kitchens/halls need something splash-proof that can be mopped, while sitting areas ought to feel inviting and comfortable. There are two solutions. Either use different (but complementary) floorings, thus automatically creating visually distinct zones, or lay one practical flooring throughout, giving a sleek and flowing look. Stone or ceramic tiles, engineered or laminate floorboards, rubber and good quality vinyl are all suitable – simply soften with woven or fluffy rugs around your sofas and chairs to create the framework for a separate ‘living’ area. Pale colours will emphasise open, airy spaces, while darker shades are dramatic and can help make large areas feel cosy. One option in an open-plan room is to zone the scheme by using tones of one colour, going from light at one end to darker at the other. If

You may find that conventional furniture doesn’t work as well as expected in an open-plan space – in which case search for larger-than-average pieces, bearing in mind that they have to look good from all angles, not just the front. What you need to avoid, especially in a larger room, is placing the seating around the edges, or spacing it too far apart. Steer clear of the hospital-waitingroom or furniture-showroom look at all costs. Instead, group your seating so that sofas and chairs are sociable, either facing each other or creating a corner (modular units are good for this). If you’re starting from scratch with an open-plan design, try to include an island or peninsular unit between the kitchen and the rest of the room. That way, you get a visual break between the two zones and the cook can comfortably chat with family or guests while preparing food. Kitchen manufacturers now produce plenty of products that blend kitchen, dining and living functions, from cabinets that co-ordinate with free-standing

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storage to media units that incorporate a TV, so it’s no longer hard to design a space that blends easily from one zone to another. One final point: bear in mind that sound carries, and you won’t be able to shut a door to block it out. If you’re eating dinner, watching TV or catching up on emails, you won’t want to be disturbed by the extractor fan howling

or the dishwasher gurgling so, if possible, put your washing machine somewhere separate and buy super-quiet appliances. Images: (left) Dorset Purbeck reclaimed wood extendable trestle table, £499, Modish Living: 01273 499057; www. modishliving.co.uk. (right) Moments floor and wall tiles, £15.02 per square metre, Tile Mountain: 01782 223822; www.tilemountain.co.uk.

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get the light right Good lighting makes a big difference in any room, and is especially important for open-plan living, helping to zone the space and provide either strong illumination or soft ambience. Food preparation areas need bright lights, which can usually be built into the bottoms of wall-mounted cabinets or, if you have an island unit, can take the form of a ceiling-mounted track or a row of pendants. In dining and living areas, meanwhile, you’ll want flexible lighting that can be turned up or down easily. Experts advise installing a range of circuits that can be controlled by separate switches or dimmers but, unless you’re at the building-work stage, this will involve a fair bit of disruption (not to mention the extra expense). Instead, simply introduce flexibility by replacing main light switches with dimmers and plugging in a selection of table or floor lamps at strategic points.

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What Are We Paying For Exactly?

number three best-built car was Ford. They have really upped their game in the last few years and it shows, with well put together vehicles and quality materials. Snapping at their heels was Vauxhall, again for the same reason. Now for the lower ranked ones: Sorry, but unlike the four above, who I’m sure will gladly take the praise, I don’t want a letter from the lawyers, so they will remain nameless. But the big surprises were a super-car brand and two German marques that have done the opposite to Ford: pennypinching leading to a drop in quality. It goes to show that, just because a car has a good (or bad) name, built on past reputation, it doesn’t follow that this will continue. The product will sometimes improve whilst at other times quality can deteriorate, regardless of the price charged. So what are we paying for exactly? The badge on the bonnet, or the quality of the build?

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Unfortunately I had to have some glass replaced on one of my cars this week. I won’t go into detail but suffice to say I have a crime number from the local constabulary and they rang me the next day to say they have an “interesting” lead. Here’s hoping. I got chatting to the glass technician about the cars he’s worked on and how well each was put together. Based on a completely unscientific survey of a man working on an average of 50 cars a week, I’ve a very rough countdown of the best and worst built cars. The top two were no surprise. It was those further down that raised an eyebrow. Bentley was number one in his experience, with Mercedes at two. It got interesting from then on as his

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Because ofas what happened to them in their past, it has taken abandoned young Because of what happened to them in their past it has taken Cameron and Cameron & previous Cavendish to be able to trust Cavendish quite some time to quite be ablesome to trusttime humans again. Though very cats by their nervous when they first arrivedvery in care, these lovely boys are becoming more in and humans again. Though nervous when they first arrived owners. more confident as time goes on. They are looking for a quiet, adult-only home, care, these lovely boys are becoming more & more confident as with experienced owners. They adore other cats. Because of what to them in theirfor pastaitquiet, has taken Cameron time goes by.happened They are looking adult onlyand home, with Cavendish quite some time to be able to trust humans again. Though very Ifexperienced you feel you could give Cameron & Cavendish loving home they both so They adore otherthe cats. nervous when theyowners. first arrived in care, these lovely boys are becoming more and

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After blasting out Monster Mash for the third time in a row, I pulled the Mondeo Ghia onto the path, shut the door, pointed the key over my head to plip the lock and then - blast! I remembered what I had forgotten to purchase - a pumpkin!

Maze?”

“Oh, don’t bother about that Tom - now wrap up warm, we’re taking Hannah and her friend Laura to ScaryFarm for Halloween. Come on, it’ll be fun.”

The ruddy-faced farmer’s son with the carrot top glared at the two sophisticated young ladies by my side. “How old are they?”

Unsure of future EU subsidies, some farmers had taken to adapting their land for different uses, and our local bumpkin had plumped for a “Halloween Experience”. Skidding around on a muddy field strewn with straw, the Mondeo struggled to gain purchase on the slippery terrain. “We’ll never get off here later, look at how it’s churning up.” “Tom, stop moaning - now what do you want to do first, the Ghost Walk or the Scary

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But before we decided on the first attraction, a far more terrifying prospect awaited: the chap on the gate selling tickets. “Two adults and two children, please.”

“They’re both fourteen!” I blurted out. Eyes narrowing, he flipped through his day glow pad and ripping off four tickets sneered, “Aren’t they a bit young for wearing all that muck on their faces?” “Excuse me young man, I think we’ll decide on the appropriateness of their appearance, thank you.” “Thirty six quid mate.” “Thirty - are you taking the…?”

“Ten quid for grown-ups, eight for the ‘children’ “ “How much for a family ticket?” “Thirty five.” Snatching the tickets from the enormous hand, we trudged through the mud towards the Ghost Trail, which amounted to not much more than a wander through a soggy wood with a bored-looking girl clad in rags who had painted her face white. “And ‘ere be where, in ancient times, a terrible thing ‘appened wot gave all us villagers a most terrible fright.” Feeling distinctly underwhelmed by her dreary soliloquy, I whispered to Sarah, “Thirty five quid to listen to this pile of old baloney?” Clearly exasperated at my refusal to get into the spirit of the evening, Sarah dragged me away to a large tent where she plonked me next

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to the industrial heater and shoved a cup of mulled wine under my nose. “Now drink this and shut up. I’ll drive home.” “Well, best of luck getting out that field dear.” Heartened by the spicy brew, my spirits lifted. “What’s up next on this Scarefest, then?” “The Maze of Horrors. Follow us.” We joined the queue at the entrance to a copse of freshly planted leylandii as muffled screams of terror emanated from deep inside the manmade evergreen forest. Hannah and her friend began giggling. “Our mates were here last night. Dad, it’s dead scary!”

“Rubbish, it’s just a load of students in fancy dress.”

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Outside the maze, my Dearly Beloved embarked on a most unwelcome debrief.

Then we ventured deeper into the woods. Leading the way, I turned a corner to be greeted by - and I kid you not - a seven foot ginger monster with huge claws and red eyes. “MmmmHuuurrr!” Terrified, I hid behind my wife for safety, screaming, “Sarah! Make it go away!” But Sarah couldn’t help, she was too

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Alcohol causes around 10% of the UK’s deaths and diseases and is linked to 60 serious conditions. Yet over 9 million people in England exceed recommended drinking limits. This year, Alcohol Awareness Week (14th-20th November) focuses on ‘Knowing the Risks.’ So what are they - and how much is too much? The Major Health Risks Cancer: Alcohol is a major cause of cancer and increases absorption of carcinogenic chemicals from tobacco. It’s responsible for many oesophagus, bowel, liver and breast cancers, and around a third of throat and mouth cancers. Just one daily drink increases your risk. Brain function and mental health: Long-term misuse can cause memory and reasoning problems and changes mood, personality and the brain’s shape, size and structure – symptoms of Alcohol-Related Brain Damage (ARBD) or Alcohol-Related Brain Injury (ARBI). It can also cause alcohol-related dementia and early-onset dementia. Liver damage: Liver disease deaths are at record levels. The liver processes alcohol, but too much can cause cirrhosis (liver scarring), hepatitis (liver inflammation) and fatty liver disease. Heart and Circulatory System:

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Just one drink a day raises blood pressure, increasing the risk of hypertension (permanently elevated blood pressure), stroke and heart attack. Diabetes: Alcohol misuse can lead to chronic pancreatitis, while alcohol’s appetite stimulation and calories can cause obesity. Both conditions can lead to diabetes. Pregnancy & Childbirth Problems: Drinking in pregnancy can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth, and foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) in your baby, potentially resulting in stunted growth, facial abnormalities, epilepsy, hearing and ear problems, hormonal disorders, liver damage, kidney and heart defects, a weak immune system and learning and behavioural problems. Accident and Injury: Even small amounts of alcohol impair coordination, reaction times and decision-making, making driving and machinery operation far riskier. In recognition of this, Scotland has reduced its drinkdrive limit down to just 22mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. Reduced Fertility: Regular and/or heavy drinking can reduce male fertility through impotence and reduced testosterone, libido, sperm quality and sperm quantity. Even light drinking can reduce female fertility. Impaired Development: Alcohol can affect the normal development of the brain, liver, bones and hormones in adolescents and affects their mental health and judgement, too. If 15-17 year olds drink alcohol, it should be under parental supervision

and never more than once a week. Under-15s shouldn’t drink at all. How Much is Too Much? Alcohol Concern says there’s no ‘safe’ level of alcohol consumption as regards cancer risk and the government, in light of recent evidence, has reduced and renamed its recommended limits. Its new ‘low risk’ limit is a maximum of 14 units a week for men and women, spread over at least three days. A unit is around half a pint of normal-strength lager or a single measure (25ml) of spirits. A small (125ml) glass of averagestrength wine contains around 1.5 units. Remember, too, that some of us process alcohol less efficiently. Women usually have less mass, a higher fat to water ratio and lower levels of the alcoholprocessing enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, and our genetic make-up also affects the efficiency of this enzyme. For more information and support: Alcohol Concern: www.alcoholconcern.org.uk Tel: 0203 8158920 or Drinkline (confidential drink helpline) Tel: 0300 123 1110 Drinkaware: www.drinkaware.co.uk e: contact@drinkaware.co.uk Tel: 020 7766 9900 Don’t Bottle It Up: https://dontbottleitup.org.uk e: support@dontbottleitup.org.uk

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Skin saviours to see you through the winter months Skin feeling dry, tight and dehydrated? Try Dr. Weil for Origins™ Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief, £27.50£40. It’s very light, almost like a toner, but incredibly hydrating and leaves skin feeling plumped and soft. Apply with a soft cloth or cotton wool pads. Key ingredients include mushroom extracts and a blend of essential oils. It’s currently on sale in a rather lovely limited edition bottle printed in a seabuckthorn pattern. Available from www.origins.co.uk and some branches of Boots and House of Fraser. Another brand to recognise the potential of mushrooms is Janjira. They’ve included mushroom extract in their Pomegranate & Acai Facial Mask, £20. Thankfully, you wouldn’t know that by the smell, as it has a gorgeous, almost tropical scent. Lovely and light, this mask helps to hydrate, plump and brighten skin in just 10 minutes. (Which is about all the time I get 28 28

to relax in the bath before one of the kids barges in.) Janjira is a Thai brand and focuses on natural ingredients that have been proven to work. The mask costs £20 and can be ordered from www.janjira.co.uk. You may find that your skin craves a richer moisturiser in the colder months. I’ve been using Ishga’s Anti-oxidant Marine Face Cream, £70, for a few weeks now, and highly recommend it. Ingredients include seaweed extract, shea butter, apricot kernel oil, macadamia nut oil and aloe vera. It’s very hydrating and soothing, and rich without being too heavy or greasy. Ishga is a Scottish luxury skincare brand and is available through some spas and online at www.ishga.co.uk. Rosehip oil has long been revered for its skin healing

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I’m not the best for remembering to exfoliate, particularly when I can hide away under jeans and winter woollies. However, Odylique’s Coconut Candy Scrub, £25, makes it a treat. Formulated with Fairtrade sugar, coconut oil, cocoa butter, poppy seeds and other skin enriching ingredients, it feels lovely to massage in and moisturises while it exfoliates. (Plus it smells rather nice.) Skin feels softer and smoother. Heaven. Distribution

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This is perfect filling finger food for a bonfire night snack or tv dinner. For a meatier version

add some diced chorizo sausage when frying the onions.

Ingredients: • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed • 1tbsp mild chilli powder • 1/2 tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander • 400g can chopped tomatoes • 1/2 tsp sugar • 400g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Stir in the sugar and kidney beans and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes until the beans are piping hot. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange the nachos on four heatproof plates and spoon over the bean mixture.

• 200g packet nachos or tortilla chips

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Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and fry for a further 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chilli powder, cumin and coriander and fry for 1 minute then add the chopped tomatoes. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened.

To make your own guacamole, mash the flesh of 1 large ripe avocado with the juice of half a lime, 2 chopped tomatoes and a handful of freshly chopped coriander. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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Steamed Date Puddings with Caramel Sauce

These moist and sticky mini steamed puds will go down a treat after a Sunday roast! Serve with pouring cream or a dollop of vanilla ice cream to make them extra indulgent.

Ingredients:

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas Mark 5. Lightly grease 4 x 175-200ml oven- proof ramekin dishes (or metal pudding basins) with the extra butter. Line the base of each with a circle of baking paper.

• 115g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 115g caster sugar

2. Place the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat together until pale and creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs, adding a spoonful of the flour if the mixture begins to curdle. Sift over the rest of the flour and mixed spice and fold in until thoroughly combined. Fold in the dates, vanilla bean paste and milk.

• 2 medium eggs beaten • 115g self-raising flour • 1tsp ground mixed spice • 55g ready-to-eat dates, chopped

3. Divide the mixture between the prepared dishes and cover each with a square of pleated baking paper then pleated foil and secure with fine kitchen string. Place the dishes in a deep roasting tin and pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the dishes. Bake for about 50 minutes until risen and firm to the touch.

• 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste (see Tip) • 1tbsp milk FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE

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“Are you the guy selling hotdogs?” A stocky man with a bald head approached Paul’s stall.

- she had it all over her.

Paul had been left in charge. Angela, who was the first aider, had abandoned him to deal with a couple of incidents. He might have known this would happen, the Parish Council bonfire night never passed without incident. Paul was good at turning sausages but not so keen on customer service.

“That’s not the point,” the man snapped. “My girl likes to look nice and her hair costs a lot of money.”

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He could see Angela through the crowds at the craft stall but could not attract her attention. She seemed to be busy with a distressed Dotty Bagshaw, who had an unpleasant yellow substance all over her face and head. It dripped down the front of her tabard. Poor Dot looked like she’d been hit with a particularly runny custard pie. “Welcome to Fry Porks,” Paul said, remembering his training. “How many would you like?” “I don’t want any,” the man said gruffly. “I’m here to make a complaint.” “What seems to be the problem?” Paul asked nervously. Complaints were Angela’s department. “My lady friend over there was sold a hotdog with too much mustard.” “That was probably by Angela,” Paul said, feeling relieved. “Now she has mustard in her hair.” “So it’s mustard, is it?” Paul glanced back with surprise at Dot. Saying it was just in her hair was an understatement

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“I see,” Paul said. “Looks like the matter’s been taken care of.”

“I’m sorry, your girl?” Paul asked. No one could accuse Dotty of being a girl; she had six grown-up grandchildren. If she was anyone’s ‘girl’ surely that would be her husband Derek? “Yes, my girlfriend,” the man said. “She’ll have to go back to the salon to have all those extensions taken out. It’s not cheap.” Paul looked again at Dot. He’d never noticed anything special about her hair before, but ladies did seem to spend more on one haircut than he spent on his entire wardrobe. “What do you want me to do about it?” Paul said. “An apology would be nice,” the man said. “I’m sorry?” Paul said. “Not to me, you idiot,” the man said. “To my girlfriend.” Paul had never liked being called an idiot. “How about I pass your concerns on to the Chair of the Parish Council, Derek Bagshaw?” Paul stood up to his full height. “If you don’t know who that is, have a word with your so-called girlfriend, because she knows him extremely well.” “What are you implying?” the

man asked suspiciously. “I think you know,” Paul said. The man glared at him. “Where’s this Derek fella then?” “Setting up the fireworks I should imagine,” Paul said. “Right!” The man grabbed a bottle of mustard from the table and stormed off across the park. “He’ll be the one in the Hi-Vis jacket,” Paul called after him. “You’ll never guess what just happened,” he said as Angela returned, peeling off her latex gloves. “Not something else?” Angela said wearily. “What with Dot being on the receiving end of a toddler tantrum and that daft girl getting upset about mustard in her hair extensions, I’m not sure I can cope with any more drama.” “So Dot wasn’t covered in mustard?” Paul said. “No, that was paint,” Angela sighed. “She’s on paper plate decorating stall. So what happened?” “Nothing,” Paul said innocently, returning his attention to the sausages. “Forget it.” “Looks like the fireworks are about to start.” Angela said. And they were. By Jackie Brewster

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The next morning I pulled into the car

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park to be greeted by a vast throng

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expectation.

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the

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spin with a simultaneous point at the

on.

door.

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“Right! I’ll go immediately and pick

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holding

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here for - well I don’t know what I’m

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it up.”

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machine?”

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morning. Your tea is ready.”

sound like my Auntie Joan.”

£99.”

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Tom, who gave you that black eye?”

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Garden Fireworks by Pippa Greenwood

With bonfire night on November 5th just around the corner, you may be planning to celebrate with the traditional display of fantastic fireworks - but why not also think ahead and plant yourself a few garden fireworks to enjoy for years to come? At this time of year, there are still several flowers that look stunning in the border and very much remind me of fireworks. Red hot pokers or kniphofias, also aptly known as torch lilies, are flamboyant plants that are mostly natives of southern and eastern Africa. Try Kniphofia ‘Brimstone’ for a rich yellowyorange colour, or if you want something smaller then how about ‘Little Maid’, which has ivory flower spikes topped with a warm yellowish tint and reaches a height of about 2 ft (60cm). ‘Fiery Fred’ really lives up to its name with extremely bright orangey-red flowers, while ‘Alcazar’ has blazing red flowers. They should be available in garden centres now, and they do well if planted out in early autumn or spring in a sunny spot

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with a well drained soil. Once established you will have a regular display that really will go off like a rocket! The crocosmias too help to provide some much needed colour at this time of year, and if you want a real splash of fire then take a look at ‘Lucifer’, with its flame-red, almost trumpet-shaped flowers clustered along an elegantly arching spike, or for golden yellow flowers consider ‘Canary Bird’. There are lots of different varieties of crocosmia (once known as montbretia) and provided you choose a site with sun or part shade in a well drained yet also moist soil, they will thrive – but that bit of moisture is essential if they are to flower as you hope. Grow them in completely dry conditions and you will be bitterly disappointed. Pot-grown plants should be available for planting now or in the spring, or you can buy the corms to plant towards the end of winter and, provided they are in the right spot, these plants will look like the ultimate elegant arching firework.

If fireworks that look like clusters of stars are more your scene, then take a look at the sedums or ice plants, many of which have star-shaped flowers, either clustered together in tight heads or held as stunningly pretty single flowers. Some of the sedums, such as ‘Autumn Joy’, are still just about in flower at present, but even if you have missed much of the display for this year, plant pot-grown specimens now and you can guarantee that from late summer you will have a tremendous show of blooms for several weeks, certain to attract bees and butterflies. The angels’ fishing rods, diorama, also have arching stems which are produced in great numbers surrounded by broad, almost grass-like leaves, each measuring up to 5 ft (1.5m) in length. The stems are covered with rich pink funnel-shaped flowers about 2 in (5cm) long, which dangle and sway in the wind - and the great thing about them is that they just keep on bobbing straight back up again, even

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on a windy site. Thinking ahead to the summer, consider growing some lupins, either one of the many yellow varieties or one of my favourites, ‘My Castle’, which has rich red flowers - just like a rocket racing skywards, but far less noisy. If you want a tree in your garden but don’t have much space, then the Kilmarnock willow, Salix caprea ‘Kilmarnock’, is a good option, and reaches a height of no more than 6 ft (1.8 m) after 10 or 15 years. It has long weeping branches and bright yellow fuzzy catkins that cluster all over the stems before the leaves break in spring, far better than any real Roman candle I know!

At this time of year, look around nearby gardens and see what a fantastic display autumn foliage can put on. Plant anything with good autumn colour and you could guarantee you will have a glowing bonfire each and every autumn. A visit to your garden centre at this time of year will reveal a plentiful supply of shrubs and trees putting on a fine display to make you reach for your wallet in double quick time. And finally, when you are thinking about Guy Fawkes’ night, remember that if you are going to have a firework display, try and make that bonfire at the last minute in order to minimise the risk of hedgehogs or other wildlife

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Hobbies Are We Tired Of Shabby Chic? Not By A Long Chalk By Kate McLelland

It’s a trend that has been going strong for over twenty years and there’s no sign of it disappearing just yet. ‘Shabby chic’ has been around since the 1990s, when holidaymakers returning from destinations such as Provence, Tuscany and Greece tried to recreate the weathered, sun-baked surfaces found in traditional Mediterranean buildings in their own homes, using specialist paint techniques. In recent years a growing interest in upcycling has created a healthy market for furniture painted in the shabby chic style. Dark brown wooden furniture has been unpopular for decades and upcyclers have been able to take advantage of this trend, buying pieces at knockdown prices, refurbishing them with chalk-based paints and selling them on for a profit on Gumtree, Ebay or Shpock. It’s relatively easy to revive a piece of furniture using chalk based paints. This flexible medium requires no stripping, sanding or priming and you’ll only need to master a few basic techniques before you can start to use it with confidence:

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1 Wash the furniture with clean, soapy water to remove any surface dirt, and allow to dry. Don’t be tempted to clean with wax, as this won’t provide a secure base for applying the paint. 2 When you’re aiming for a rustic style, the brush strokes can go in any direction. It’s usual to apply coats of paint in different colours to create a layered effect, and this is best achieved by using a lighter shade under or over a darker shade for contrast. 3 Allow at least an hour for the surface to dry then sand with very fine sandpaper. At this point you will be trying to create the look of furniture that has been painted many times and used so much that the paint has begun to rub off at the contact points, so sand only where you think the item would have been repeatedly touched (around handles or on the top and bottom corners of your piece). Don’t rush this part of the project, apply light pressure and start sanding in a place where the effect will be less visible. 4 Dampen a cloth and pass it over your item to remove all

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Have We Become The Stuff Of Classic Comedy?

by Kate McLelland

If you belong to the Baby Boomer generation (born between 1946 and 1964) you’ve probably noticed that the programmes you watched on TV when you were young are now available everywhere, with episodes on YouTube and repeats on mainstream television – not to mention the opportunity to binge on box sets. But there is a downside: gone are the days when we could watch as young people, laughing at the follies of the old. This time around we are more likely to see a reflection of ourselves. Walk into any party where Baby Boomers are gathered together, and you’ll recognise some familiar types: The Art of Grumpiness Since the character of Victor Meldrew appeared in One Foot in the Grave, we’ve turned being grumpy into an art form, with Grumpy Old Women theatre tours, Grumpy Old Men birthday cards and “grumpy” celebrities like Lord Alan Sugar. As you enter the party it won’t be hard to find a present-day Victor Meldrew. Follow the loudest voice in the room to overhear a blow-by-blow account of his latest victory over “faceless bureaucracy”. Envy Thy Neighbour The one-upmanship demonstrated by Hyacinth

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Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances is far from dead. Last year in a survey of 1,016 UK adults, 13% said they envied a neighbour’s home, while 80% were prepared to spend £100+ on home accessories to impress the people next door. Today’s Hyacinth is likely to be the hostess of the party, standing in her perfectlyplanned kitchen, surrounded by every conceivable gadget. The canapés may have been delivered by Waitrose, but you can bet the wine came from the budget supermarket across town. Love thy Landlord We all loved to hate Rupert Rigsby in Rising Damp. Rigsby was the penny-pinching, vain, boastful and cowardly landlord who lorded it over a household of seedy bedsits. Of the two million buy-to-let landlords in the UK, many are Baby Boomers who have invested in property to supplement their pensions. Most are, of course, model landlords: but as the wine flows more freely, don’t be surprised if you overhear some less than scrupulous Boomers swapping tips about how to disguise a damp patch. Perhaps that’s why we’ve seen an almost twentyfold rise in tenants’ complaints between 2007 and

2015… Good for the planet Of course, not all of us have become grumpy, envious or dishonest in our old age. Some have learned to respect the environment and live sustainably. These are the guests who - like Tom and Barbara from The Good Life - arrive late via public transport, proffering a box of freshly-laid eggs. They love nothing better than to air their views on ‘green’ topics and you’ll enjoy chatting to these people, until they point out that your lifestyle is destroying the planet. Research suggests that we tend to grow more eccentric with age. “Younger people modify their behaviour to social norms,” says Peter Tyrer, a professor from Imperial College London. “But as people get older, there is evidence of reduced plasticity of the nervous system.” In simple terms, that means we become more set in our ways and cease to care what others think. Perhaps it’s not all bad. We feel affection for TV’s classic comedy creations precisely because of their unique and quirky character traits. Let’s hope that as we age, people will learn to love us in the same way.

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It can be difficult to entertain children in the winter months. (There are only so many trips to a soft play centre your sanity will take.) If you’re stuck for something to do this weekend, maybe we can help…

Head outside

Getting kids out for some fresh air isn’t always an easy task, particularly when the weather is miserable. If the promise of puddle jumping isn’t doing the trick, these ideas might tempt them into their coats and hats: • Cut a strip of sticky-backed plastic and secure it around your child’s wrist, sticky side out. Help them collect leaves to stick on to make an autumnal bracelet. • Collect autumn leaves to make a woodland picture when you get home. Use the leaves for the body of a hedgehog, owl or Gruffalo. • If you’d rather not stray too far from the house, why not set up a treasure hunt in the garden, with a pirate map and clues to follow? For treasure you could hide some chocolate coins or a small gift. Geocaching is popular with children and adults alike. You use a smartphone to find a ‘cache’ using its GPS coordinates. There are more than 70,000 hidden across

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the UK and popular walks can have several caches on route. Caches are usually small containers containing a logbook to sign and sometimes a small trinket, which you can swap with something of your own. You’ll need to download an app for your smartphone and visit www.geocaching.com to plan your route. Pokemon Go was a hit in the summer, and there’s nothing stopping you giving it a go now that it’s colder. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s basically a smartphone app that gets users to search for and collect digital cartoon characters. They can be anywhere, so it’s a good way to encourage the kids to head into town with you.

Get crafty

Ah - the hours of fun that can be had with an empty washing up bottle and some stickybacked plastic. The best craft activities result in something you can use again. (Children tend to get a bit annoyed when their masterpieces end up in the recycling box.) You could: • Make skittles out of empty plastic bottles. Decorate them with coloured tape or mix acrylic paint with PVA glue and paint them. • Design a T-shirt,

by Alison Runham using tie-dye or fabric pens. • Order some cyanotype paper (also called nature print or sun paper). It acts a bit like photographic paper, but develops in sunlight. Areas not covered turn blue. Place beads, leaves, feathers etc. on the paper and put it in the sun to develop. • Cover a box with photos cut out from a magazine, to keep hair slides, pencils or knickknacks tidy.

Watch a show

Disney on Ice’s Frozen is currently on its UK tour, as is The Nutcracker and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Alternatively, why not check out a smaller, local theatre’s production? Matinee tickets often cost from as little as £5. If film is more your thing, many of the larger cinemas offer discounted tickets for family showings. Odeon Kids shows, for example, are £2.50 or less per ticket. Why not let the kids entertain the adults with a puppet show? You could make puppets, although we love the Bead Bazaar Storybook and Finger Puppets set, £15.99, and the Oskar&Ellen Doorway Theatre, £61.99.

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Berrylands Women’s Club: Meets every Mon evening, 8pm at Elgar Hall, United Reform Church, Raeburn Avenue, . Talks, slides and outings. Contact: Joyce Johnson Tel: 020 8390 5817 (Centre 2 page spread)

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Kingston Pensioners’ Forum: Meets 2nd Monday each month at Reform Church, Eden Street 2pm. New members welcome. Talks, outings and tea and coffee. For more info: Pam Wilson Secretary, 020 8241 9913, www.kingstonpensionersforum@hotmail.co.uk Kingston Philatelic Society: Meets 8-10pm on 1st Thurs & 3rd Fri, at Surbiton Library Hall, Ewell Road. Info: Brian Sole Tel: 01932 220 677 or email: brian.sole@btinternet.com Mrs Bennet’s Ballroom:Wednesdays. Learn Regency dancing at St Mark’s Church Hall, Surbiton, 8pm - 10.30pm. Cost £5 per eve. Contact Libby Curzon, 020 8391 1215. Email: curzone@hotmail. com Oasis daytime group for over 60s at Emmanuel Church, Grand Avenue, Tolworth. Plenty of opportunity to chat, play games, do puzzles. Meeting, Weds 21st Nov includes a 5 minute Biblebased talk. Outing for lunch on Weds 2nd Nov. Meetings on Wednesdays fortnightly, at 2.30pm. Tel: 020 8390 6631. Open Door: Alternate Thursdays, 2.45 - 4.30pm, 13th & 27th October. 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 Sassy Stirrers: Saturday Cooking Club, Esher/Thames Ditton, All Saints Weston Church Hall. For 5-12 year olds. 2.30pm - 4.30pm, £20 per place: 5th Nov; 3rd Dec; 14th Jan; 11th Feb; 11th March. Book now: www.sassystirrers.com/saturday-club/ or email: info@sassystirrers.com for details, or call Susan on 07789 792676. Dietary needs can be catered for. St Marks Church:Weds mornings 10.00-11.30 Stay and Play for Toddlers and Carers at St Mark’s Church Hall, St Mark’s Hill. Friday Mornings Coffee and Cake corner 10-11.30am, drop in for coffee at St Andrew’s Church, Maple Road, no booking required for any of them. Scottish Country Dancing from September to June, Thursdays 7.30pm - 10.30pm at St Mark’s Church Hall. Tuition from 7.30, we dance 12 Jig Reels & Strathspeys with tea break at half way. Membership £5 a year, Members £3/evening, non-members £4. Join our friendly, informal club for good fun and an easy way to excercise. Check website: www. surbitoncaledonian.co.uk Surbiton Arts Group meets once a month for lectures and demonstrations in Surbiton Library Hall, Mondays 8-10pm. Exhibitions twice a year. For info: Call Alan 020 8397 1050 Surbiton Club for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Meets alternate Tues 2-4pm at Surbiton Hill Methodist Church, Ewell Road. Social club with entertainment and tea. Transport available if necessary. For information: 0744 364 3716 . Volunteer drivers very welcome. Surbiton Floral Club: 1st Weds of the month at Raeburn Hall United Reform Church, Elgar Avenue. 7.30 for 7.45pm start. Floral demos, talks, workshops & outings. Tel: 020 8399 8193 Talking of Trains in Surbiton: Programme of talks at Surbiton Library Hall, each Wednesday evening from 21st Sept, throughout winter months. First meeting free, fee for complete year is £50. Details on www.talkingoftrains.co.uk For further information contact: David Blackmore, 020 8391 1116.Em: dandp@blueyonder.co.uk 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 months -5 years, pay as you go £5, siblings £2.50 www. tinytuneslive.com

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For all gardeners and allotment holders! 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

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1. Terminate gradually (5,3) 2. A Sultanate in northwestern BorneoSociety (6) Surbiton & District Historical 3. Horologist (10) 4. Slightly open (4) Tues 1st Nov: Mr RalphtoThompson 5. Engage somebody enter the armywill (6) give or performs as if in a play (6) a talk 6. onRepresents “For King & Parliament - Surrey & 8. Come to terms with (7) the Civil War” 9. Shortened term for provocation (5) 13. Returning to political ofﬁce (10) 15. Unusually great in size (7) Tues 15th Nov at 2pm: Mr Gareth Glover 16. After sunrise and before sunset (8) will give a talkand onsharp “Waterloo - A Changing 17. Strong (5) 18. Having little emotion or sensibility (6) History” 20. Add to the very end (6) 22. The highest point; culminate (6) Compass (4) Tues 24. 6th Dec:pointThe Christmas Social

meeting will have refreshments, a raffle, wall quiz and a short talk. Visitors welcom, Sudoku £2 entranceOctober fee plus an extra £2 for refreshments.

Meetings start time: 7.45pm at Surbiton Library Hall, Ewell Road, Surbiton. Visitors welcome, Contribution of £2 appreciated For more details about meetings and the Society, call The Secretary: 020 8399 4473 Email: lenandmarilyn@virginmedia.com

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 run36 by volunteers, can provide a E Page 33-40.indd 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 £2.50 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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Care & Health Confidental Practice Chessington Hypnotherapy Clinic My Dentist

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Rest & Relaxation Anna Coe King George Field Bowls Club Mrs Bennet’s Ballroom Classes Rebel Waltz Cycle Solutions Stéphanie Son Translation Services Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club Tolworth Show Train

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Children & Education Monkey Music GASPA School Xmas Fair St Matthew’s School Fair

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Veterinary Aspen Veterinary Surgery Cats Protection League

Accountant M&B Accountancy Services Ltd

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