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Month: November 2017 Incorporating Issue No: 123 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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here does the year go? Already the shops are preparing for winter, and the festive season’s goodies are already on sale. All too soon it will be Christmas time, where does time go? Send in the dates and details of your events and fêtes etc by the 8th November for the December/ January edition. Don’t forget to include the New Year events and promotions. At this time of year, as the colder weather draws in, perhaps it is also the time to check on elderly neighbours, especially those who live alone. If they have no family, Christmas can be so miserable. Perhaps you might have room for one more at the table for Christmas dinner? Before all that, it is firework time again! But please make sure the bonfire site is not sheltering hedgehogs, and bring all pets indoors before lighting the fireworks.

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Some animals can be very scared by the noises and flashes, so may need a visit to the vet for advice as to how to keep them calm and feeling safe. See the article on page 24. Rates

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The trouble is fireworks now seem to start with Halloween and last through to New Year now! Perhaps going to a local display would be better, once all pets are safely indoors! Have fun and keep safe. (Centre 2 page spread)

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For fans of Sarah Waters and Susanna Clarke. The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock – Imogen Hermes Gowar The year is 1785 and widower John Hancock finds himself the owner of what appears to be a dead mermaid. The artefact proves the talk of the town and gains John access to a whole new circle of society, a society that includes the alluring courtesan, Angelica Neal. 18th century London is brought vividly to life in this enchanting debut novel. Enjoyed The Rosie Project and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time? Try… The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr – Frances Maynard Elvira doesn’t see the world in quite the same way as most people. As a result, she lives a fairly sheltered life, caring for her overbearing mother and indulging her interest in biscuits. But then her mother has a stroke and Elvira has to find her own way in the world. With a great storyline, well-rounded characters and plenty of humour to boot, Frances Maynard’s debut novel is a triumph.

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The Gender Game – Bella Forrest In Violet Bates’s world, women rule. Men have few rights and boys can be sent away if they’re deemed capable of aggression. Across the river it’s another story – in Patrus men have the power. Violet is serving time in a detention facility when she’s offered the chance to have her slate wiped clean, in return for completing a mission in Patrus. An enjoyable, easy read.

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Fans of The Great British Bake Off will be clamouring for this one… Nadiya’s British Food Adventure – Nadiya Hussain As Nadiya says, British food today is a melting pot of cuisines from different cultures. This book reflects that, with twists to classic British dishes and more modern favourites. The book ties in with Nadiya’s latest TV series, so includes several of the dishes featured on the show. You’ll find recipes such as Minted Lamb and Apple Pasties, Mango and Passionfruit Jam Roly Poly and Masala Eggy Bread. Recipes are

The Stolen Child – Sanjida Kay Without giving too much away, The Stolen Child centres around Zoe, Ollie and their daughter, Evie. Evie was adopted by the couple from birth, but starts to receive letters and gifts from a man claiming to be her father. A man who says he wants her back. Full of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. If you like Neil Gaiman and Philip Pullman, try… Hannah Green and Her Unfeasibly Mundane Existence – Michael Marshall Smith Eleven year old Hannah Green finds the world isn’t quite as mundane as she thought, when it turns out her grandfather is in league with the devil. The world is out of kilter, and the unlikely trio have to work together to put things right. A thoroughly enjoyable read, with great descriptions, bags of humour and believable characters.

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With savings interest rates at a record low, you may be considering whether to take a more adventurous approach with your money. Purchasing stocks and shares is one way to do this – it’s a long-term investment that can reap benefits if you’re prepared to take a risk and branch out from the ‘standard’ savings accounts. Investing in this way can provide you with funds you wouldn’t otherwise accrue, as long as you’re not looking for a return in the short-term. So before we see how to get started, let’s look at what stocks and shares are in more detail. A small piece of a company When you purchase shares in a company, you’re essentially buying a small part of that organisation. Stock is the term used to cover different types of share, of which ordinary shares, preference shares, and non-voting shares are just a few examples. • Ordinary shares - Also known as ‘common stock,’ ordinary shares provide you with a share of a company’s assets and profits by way of dividend payments, as well as voting rights on issues such as executive pay or the

appointment of directors. • Preference shares - Dividend payments are fixed at a certain rate when you buy preference shares. There are no voting rights, but you do receive payment before holders of common stock. • Non-voting shares - These are ordinary shares that do not carry voting rights, although in some instances shareholders may have the right to vote under certain circumstances. Where does the value lie when investing in stocks and shares? The potential value of investing in stocks and shares is twofold: Dividend payments You receive a dividend payment as long as the company remains profitable, but the amount you receive depends on the type of share you hold. Payments are usually made twice a year, and you generally have a choice of taking the money as cash or reinvesting it in more shares. Growth potential A company’s growth potential relies on a number of factors, including: • Size of their market share. • Management efficiency and experience. • Brand identity and its popularity with the wider population. • Company profits and profit margins. How do you get started when investing in stocks and shares? Initially, you should determine the level of risk you’re willing to accept. Understanding that there is always an element of risk, however small the investment, and balancing this with the

potential rewards, is a sensible approach. There are two types of investment when it comes to stocks and shares – direct and indirect. Direct investment This involves choosing the stocks and shares yourself, rather than using the services of a broker or other professional advisor. It’s likely to be cheaper, but you won’t receive the expert direction or guidance that a beginner often needs. There are online investment platforms where you can set up an account and pay for your investments as a lump sum, or ‘drip feed’ payments using a monthly direct debit. Indirect investment You can also purchase stocks and shares through a stockbroker or financial company. They may also provide online services for buying and selling, but you’ll receive a professional opinion on the most appropriate investments based on your circumstances. This comes at a cost, of course, so you need to weigh up the benefits of receiving expert advice if your own knowledge of stock market investment is minimal. www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/ en/articles/investing-in-shares www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/ investingguides/article-2537768/ MIDAS-SHARE-TIPS-Yourcomplete-guide-joining-excitementshare-buying-stock-market.html www.moneywise.co.uk/investing/ first-time-investor/beginners-guideto-investing-the-stock-market www.moneysavingexpert.com/ savings/stocks-shares-isas www.moneyobserver.com/howto-invest/investing-stocks-andshares-beginners-guide

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Did you notice how much chillier it is all of a sudden? No, neither did I. But, more out of habit than for any practical reason, I lit the fire anyway. The habit goes back to my childhood. I grew up in an enormous draughty old house with nothing as new-fangled as central heating but with an open fire in almost every room. (A couple of the bedrooms had gas fires but they were so ancient that daring to light them would have been a leap of faith too great to risk.) And I can tell you from a lot of personal experience that in practical terms at least, open fires are more trouble than they’re worth. Only the drawing room and parlour fires were lit regularly: cleaning the grates, bringing in the kindling and coal, and laying the fires was my chore every morning from the age of about eight. It wasn’t a big chore, but having to go out into the dark damp night to refill the coal-scuttles was a constant source of resentment. Bedrooms, thankfully, were unheated and freezing, since in those days we believed in warm beds in cold rooms: quilts, blankets, thick flannel pyjamas and, for the feeblest, hot water bottles supplied the place of radiators perfectly adequately. It wasn’t a big chore – certainly not as annoying as trying to wash up Sunday lunch with a hot water system that didn’t actually produce hot water; and I wouldn’t have minded it if the open fires had actually heated the rooms they were meant to heat. But they didn’t. The house was over 150 years old, and so were its doors and windows. All the fires did was suck the cold night air through the cracks and gaps in door and window frames to create howling draughts.

If you sat near enough to the fire your front would roast while your rear froze. The hearthrugs could actually be observed progressing wormwise towards the fireplaces as the draught got underneath them. To add insult to injury, the fires also managed to deposit a fine layer of ash on every horizontal surface while covering the surrounding floors with a crunchy paving of coal dust. Not so bad on bare boards, but the ruin of any carpet. And yet I wouldn’t be without one. We don’t need one: our central heating works fine. We’re toasty, and the fire might only be lit on Christmas Day (which is also the only time of year when the old kitchen clock is wound). Because the point about a real fire is that it is beautiful. Not only does it cast a cheery glow throughout the whole room (whether your own sitting-room or, preferably, the bar of your favourite pub), it also repays close inspection. Flames writhe and flicker; sparks fly amid loud cracks and sputters; hissing jets flare from gas pockets within the coal; logs create intriguing caves of embers that change colour as you watch; and the blaze subsides to create a hypnotic pool into which you stare entranced exactly as your caveman ancestors did millennia ago. With all this going on, who needs TV? So, open fires are a difficult to clean, timeconsuming to lay and have to be regularly topped up with coal and wood. They’re not that efficient at actually warming the room, but they do make it dirty. Who cares though? It’s November – buy some logs now!

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out of the court and into the theatre. Shakespeare often featured ‘the fool’ in his plays and it was around this time that the Commedia del Arte, a structured form of comedy theatre with set characters, began in Italy. It quickly spread across Europe, heralding the advent of the pantomime. The set characters consisted of three servants who would plot to trick their masters. The principal servant or first zanni was the modern day ‘straight guy’ who would come up with the clever schemes; his helper, the second zanni was a witless fool or ‘fall guy’ who would become hilariously entangled in them, and the third character was the female fonteca who provided romantic interest.

Love them, loathe them or view them with terror, clowns have been entertaining us for thousands of years. But how did they come about? Across history and cultures, royal courts have long featured court jesters. The earliest recorded were in ancient Egypt during the fifth dynasty (around 2500BC).

The characters of Harlequin and Pierrot also grew out of Commedia del Arte. Harlequin was originally the second zanni to a character named Brighella but eventually he grew to become a principal character of his own.

Despite being an object of ridicule, court jesters were highly thought of and the only members of a royal household permitted to openly air their views. Clowns even featured in native tribes, not only as entertainers but as healers and counsellors.

The white-faced clown began with Pierrot but was made famous by Joseph ‘Joey’ Grimaldi (1778-1837), described as ‘the father of modern clowning’. Wearing a spiky blue wig, white makeup and rouge on his cheeks and lips, his costume was a variation of the Harlequin suit with its trademark ruffles around the neck – a clothing item that has been associated with clowns ever since.

Although rustic fools appear in Ancient Greek and Roman plays, during the 16th century clowns increasingly moved

The first circus is believed to have been founded in 1768 by Philip Astley who created the ring and the first circus clown,

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calling him Billy Buttons. Billy proved so popular among audiences that he soon became a feature in other circus acts, leading to the development of the Auguste (or fool) clown, a forerunner of our modern-day clown. America’s Uncle Sam was based on a famous circus clown. Dan Rice made his fortune working as a clown during the Civil War period by using humour and songs to make political observations. Sporting a goatee beard, he wore a red nose and his suit and top hat were decorated with the American flag. When political cartoonist Thomas Nast first drew Uncle Sam, he allegedly based it on Rice. The Fratellini brothers were popular circus clowns in the early 1900s and made widespread the now traditional clown make-up, costumes and red nose - still a symbol of comedy. Over the centuries, the coupling of skill with slapstick has evolved into the hallmarks of the clown. The 20th century may have associated them with hamburgers and horror, but throughout history there have been bad clowns too - sinister characters who can feature in our worst nightmares. Fear of clowns is a recognized psychological condition known as ‘coulrophobia’. But however you view them, no one can deny that clowns have long had the power to entertain. Image: The classical appearance of the Harlequin stock character in the commedia dell’arte.

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On 20th November, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip celebrate seventy years of marriage (the longest of any British monarch). We look back over their 75-year romance. A Queen in Waiting and a Handsome Prince Born on 21st April 1926 to Albert and Elizabeth, the Duke and Duchess of York, Princess Elizabeth became heir to the throne when her uncle’s abdication in 1936 made her father King George VI. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born on 10 June 1921 to Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenberg. An oftentragic childhood was spent in exile with relatives, mainly in England without his parents. His mother was taken to an asylum when he was nine. After boarding school, he joined the Royal Navy and served during WWII. Elizabeth and Philip first met at a royal wedding in 1934, but in 1939 Philip gave 13-yearold Elizabeth a tour around Dartmouth Naval College. She was instantly smitten

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but, unsurprisingly, he was courting older girls. However, he visited Windsor often and was entranced by the family feeling of Christmas there with Elizabeth in 1943, which his own life so lacked. An Unsuitable Boy? After his posting home in January 1946, Philip regularly visited Buckingham Palace, carrying a picture of Elizabeth in his bag while she made noticeably more fuss about her appearance! In a letter, Philip wrote that he had “fallen in love completely and unreservedly.” But despite Philip’s loyal service and royal connections, the courtship wasn’t welcomed by all. Philip didn’t have the ‘right’ education, clothes or money - and had sisters married to Nazis. However, Philip’s uncle, Lord Mountbatten, worked to change popular opinion. When Philip proposed in summer 1946, the King consented but insisted on delaying the official announcement until Elizabeth turned 21. Philip renounced his Greek and Danish titles and was merely Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on their official engagement in July 1947. Before the wedding, however, he was made Duke of Edinburgh, with Elizabeth becoming Duchess on their marriage. Married Life Elizabeth and Philip married at Westminster Abbey on 20th November 1947. A year later their son Charles arrived,

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Around 44,500 people in the UK are diagnosed with lung cancer every year. It’s one of the most feared, yet preventable, cancers. Lung Cancer Awareness Month aims to foster hope with news of new treatments and alleviate stigma, reminding us that lung cancer can affect anyone. Lung Cancer Causes Smoking Smoking is responsible for 90% of all UK cases and 6 million deaths, worldwide, each year. Tobacco smoke contains 60 carcinogens and also causes breast, bowel (colorectal), blood, bladder, liver, mouth, pancreatic and stomach cancer. Cannabis also contains carcinogens. Starting smoking when young increases lung cancer risk, but quitting reduces risk to that of a non-smoker in 15 years. Passive Smoking Non-smoking women living with smoking partners are 25% more likely to develop lung cancer than those with nonsmokers. Smokers should never smoke near others or in their environment, as toxins can settle on surfaces and be re-released or form toxic compounds. It’s now illegal to smoke in a vehicle carrying under-18s. Environmental Toxins These include radon, arsenic, asbestos, beryllium, cadmium, coal and coke fumes, silica, nickel, diesel fumes and high levels of nitrogen oxide (mostly from vehicles).

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Age and Genes About 80% of lung cancers occur in the over-60s and a family history of lung cancer may increase risk. Symptoms of Lung Cancer If you have any of these symptoms, DO see your doctor immediately but DON’T panic; they can indicate less serious conditions. Common symptoms: • A new, persistent cough. • A long-standing cough that changes or worsens. • Persistent/frequent chest infections. • Pain or blood when coughing/ breathing. • Persistent breathlessness/ fatigue. • Loss or change of appetite. • Unexplained weight loss. Less common symptoms: • Finger clubbing (fingers become more curved or thicken at the fingertip). • High temperature. • Difficulty or pain when swallowing. • Wheezing. • Hoarseness. • Swelling of your face or neck. • Persistent ache or pain in the chest or shoulder. • Pins and needles/numbness in fingers/toes. • Drowsiness, weakness, dizziness and confusion. • Breast swelling in men. • Blood clots. • Severe pain in the shoulder or down the arm. • In one eye: drooping eyelid and/or a small pupil. • Loss of sweating on one side of the face. Diagnosing Lung Cancer Your GP will assess your general health and breathing. They may refer you for a blood test and/ or X-ray. If necessary, they’ll refer you to specialist who may perform further tests including

scans (ultrasound, CT or PET), a bronchoscopy and a biopsy. Types, Stages and Treatment of Lung Cancer The more common non-small cell lung cancer is classified in stages 1 to 4. Stage 1 is the least extensive, while Stage 4 indicates lung cancer that has spread to both lungs or other areas. Treatment depends on your health and the type, stage and position of your cancer. Treatments include: • Surgery. • Chemotherapy. • Radiotherapy. • Chemoradiotherapy. • Symptom relief. If you’re in good health and the cancer is in one lung, surgery followed by radiotherapy is often chosen. In other cases, chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy will be recommended. Small cell lung cancer usually spreads more quickly. It’s classified as ‘limited’ if it hasn’t spread beyond one lung and nearby lymph nodes, and ‘extensive’ if it’s spread beyond this. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy is usually recommended. New immunotherapy and targeted treatments are improving outcomes, so don’t delay a visit to the doctor.

Information and Support: Lung Cancer Awareness Month lcam. org Macmillan Cancer Support www.macmillan.org.uk/informationand-support/lung-cancer Tel: 0808 808 00 00 The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation www.roycastle.org/how-we-help/lungcancer-information Tel: 0333 323 7200

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Bottoms Up! Let’s Toast This Terrific Tasting Hobby

By Kate McLelland

Wine tasting is the practice of using the senses of touch, sight and smell to evaluate different wines. It is believed that the first wines were produced in Mesopotamia - an ancient region that included present day Iraq and Kuwait together with parts of Syria and Turkey - between 4,000 and 3,000 BC. By the time of the Roman Empire, the production of wine had spread throughout the Mediterranean, even as far as the British Isles. However it was not until the 14th century that more formalised ways of sampling and evaluating wines began to emerge.

combination of grapes - used, while “bouquet” refers to the scent created as the wine matures.

The four stages of wine tasting The first phase in the four recognised stages of winetasting is appearance. The liquid is examined to see how well it reflects or refracts light, whether it is cloudy or clear, and how much the process of oxidisation over time might have affected its colour.

The final part of the process is to consider the impression left on your tongue when you have either swallowed or used a spittoon to clear the wine from your palate. At this stage you’ll be able to tell a well-made wine by its crisp, clean finish: poor quality wines often leave a watery and insubstantial aftertaste. The best quality wines leave a “long finish”: that’s a flavour that remains in the mouth after the wine has gone.

The wine’s smell (also known as its “nose”) is then judged. Tasters must attempt to describe the perfume it gives off, as determined by its “aromas” and “bouquets”. “Aroma” refers to the smell of the specific grape - or

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To judge the taste, swirl the wine around your mouth so your taste buds can do their work. As well as teasing out the specific flavours of the wine, you’ll be considering the amount of sweetness and/or tartness you find. You might also want to judge the amount of astringency (bitterness caused by the tannin in grape skins) you can detect. Overall, you’ll be looking for “balance” in the wine, deciding whether all its components are in harmony.

How do I start? If you’re not sure how to kick off your wine-tasting hobby, an online search will lead you to

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Eggs are the perfect fridge standby for a quick and filling supper. Here’s how to make a classic creamy French omelette for one in a few simple steps – the recipe can easily be doubled to serve two people.

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Toss the tomatoes and garlic with the olive oil. Place on a foil-lined grill pan and cook under a medium heat for 4-5 minutes until just tender.

Ingredients: • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved • 2 tsp olive oil • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 2 large eggs • 1tbsp milk • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Large knob of butter • Spinach and rocket leaves, to serve

Meanwhile, lightly beat the eggs and milk in a jug and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat the butter in a small omelette or non-stick frying pan until it is just foaming. Pour in the beaten eggs and stir gently with a fork, drawing the mixture in from the sides to the centre as it sets and letting the liquid egg run out to the sides. When the omelette is just set, stop stirring and cook for a further 30 seconds to brown the underside (see tip). Place the grilled tomatoes on top of the omelette.

TIP Take care not to overcook the omelette – keep the heat at medium and remove the pan from the heat when the top is still soft and creamy. 18 18

Slide the omelette onto a serving plate, tipping the pan to gently fold it over the tomatoes. Serve immediately with salad.

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Our nine hard courts are fast-drainng to cater for winter play. Three of these have been laid in synthetic clay and are instant favourites with our Members! So, as with every winter, there’s still going to be plenty of outside tennis at the Club. Weather permitting, of course! With so many courts available throughout the year we are able to host an extensive coaching programme. This can involve all ages from three to eighty! We have fourteen registered tennis coaches working at the Club, and they also regularly visit fourteen local schools. Altogether our coaching programmes involve nearly a thousand pupils. As the darker months creep up on us, there’s still plenty going on indoors. For instance, our Fitness Suite has become one of the major attractions for our Members. We have some of the most up-to-date fitness equipment, from cardiovascular aids to resistance machines and free weights. Why not come as our Guest and give them a try? Alongside is our Studio, which is dedicated to regular classes in Zumba, Pilates, Yoga and Indoor Cycling. If Squash is for you, our four state-of-theart courts, all air-conditioned and heated 20 20

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Tom and the Man Who Came to Dinner (Part 2)

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Ken, my oldest friend (who had invited himself to stay chez Hughes), was trying to be as unobtrusive as possible. To make himself scarce during the day, he would either nurse a pint down The Old Paraffin Lamp, go for a long walk, or sit in the library and annoy the librarian with requests for obscure titles about fine art.

really ‘do’ jobs.”

at me anxiously.

“Oh doesn’t he now? Well I don’t really ‘do’ bed and breakfast, OK?” At which point, in sauntered Ken carrying the carpet sweeper, and staring at the rug in the hall. “Well that’s another job out of the way anything to help.”

After a week and a half into Ken’s three day stay, the novelty value of a house guest began to wear rather thin on Sarah (My Dearly Beloved), who became prone to tugging at my hem, pulling me to one side and saying, “Tom, we can’t just keep him here forever.”

“Anywhere nice, Sarah dear?”

“But, well you haven’t got a job and well, we thought by now, you see the thing is, my friend Barry has a building company and he’s looking for labourers and I’ve had a word and well, you can actually start tomorrow.” Aghast, Ken’s knees gave way as he leaned against the occasional table for support.

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Sarah barged past. “I’m going.”

“Not really, I’m going to work!” (Slam) Ken, looking hurt, examined the Ewbank. I decided that certain things needed pointing out to our house guest. “Ken, old chum, the thing is, not that we don’t love you being here…” “How kind, because I love being here.” “That’s lovely but…”

“Working on a building site? With my back?” “Why, what’s up with your back?” “An old industrial injury.” “Ken, you used to work in soft furnishings!” “Listen, those hessian backed rugs weighed a ton. Anyway, I can’t work on a building site. It’ll… stop me looking for a job. Tom, why don’t we talk all this over in The Lamp?”

Ken, pinny in hand, looked

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Three hours later and all seemed well with the world. Ken was in a good mood as we both became lachrymose, reminiscing about our salad days. Unfortunately, the return from our bacchanalian reverie coincided with Sarah’s half day. Leaning on me for support, my rheumy-eyed pal looked on in wonder as half-closed suitcases began flying past our bemused gaze and onto the front path. “Listen here, Bootsy and Snudge – if you think I’m letting you two live high on the hog while I’m slaving away you can forget it. Here, clear out and go and find somewhere else to doss down.”

Two hours later, sober, chastened and of no fixed abode, we were sat at a taxi rank considering where to rest our bones. Ken was the first to speak. “Listen Tom old darling, does this mean I’m homeless?”

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“A Victoria sponge? I suppose it’s quite apt.”

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There are things we can all do to help make these events less stressful for our pets. If your pet already has a phobia, or if you are merely hoping to avoid a phobia developing, we have some tips we are sure can help make a difference. 1) Make your pets’ 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. Providing a den (for example a dog crate covered in a blanket) and spraying the den with pheromone sprays can enhance the feeling of wellbeing. These sprays mimic natural calming pheromones given off by a dog and cat and can be very affective. 2) Body language: Our pets are sensitive to our body language so be mindful of your behaviour. If you are stressed or acting differently this will make you pet think that there is something to worry about. Although it may seem heartless, 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 24 24

to your pet while carrying on with your own task in hand. If they act normal and calm then praise this behaviour subtly. 3) Anti-anxiety drugs or Natural herbal remedies: (available from veterinary pharmacies) may be beneficial. Natural remedies can be started two weeks before the planned event and given during the event. Stronger sedative anti-anxiety drugs will require a health check by your vet (before they can be dispensed) but are very effective in dogs that have severe phobias. 4) Avoid letting your pet go outside during main events: ensure the cat flap is locked and there is a litter tray in the home and try not to take dogs for walks during main events. Cats especially may get spooked and run off/ get lost, so try to ensure your cat is microchipped or has a collar so they can be reunited quickly. If you would like free professional advice as to which treatment is best for your pet, please contact us at the Aspen Veterinary Surgery or visit our website www.aspenvets.co.uk

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3-month-old Prince Charming and his gorgeous 5-month-old girlfriend Tia both came into care as lonely single kittens. When we paired them up we soon realised it was love at first sight! Prince is an absolute sweetheart. Short, stocky and smoochy - a real love bug. His favourite thing to do is curl up on the sofa for cuddle time! Tia is super affectionate and confident and loves being the centre of attention Prince was found dumped at the side of a busy road late at night in the rain. When we picked him up he was so happy to have been rescued, he was purring like a tractor and snuggled down with his fosterer - so relieved to be safe. Tia was found several days later by a lovely couple on their way to the doctors down an alleyway. She was underweight and quite poorly. She has been nursed back to health and is now beautifully fit and healthy. Unlike Prince Charming she is quite the elegant athlete! This loved up duo are so laid back and affectionate that they could be homed with children, other cats, and they both love dogs! If you can give these kittens the loving forever home they so desperately deserve, please call Rosemary on 01737 350307

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snow or ice between the pads – wipe with a warm washcloth and dry well, checking for cracks or irritation, and keep fur between the pads clipped short. Your vet may be able to recommend balm or ointment/ oil to soothe their paws. Arthritis If your pet suffers from arthritis, they’ll stiffen up in the cold weather and may find it difficult to walk. • Provide a heated mat in their bed – cosy sheepskin or fleece mats bring relief from arthritis, allowing your pet to enjoy the rest they need. Older animals Older pets can suffer more at this time of year, even if they don’t have arthritis. They’ll

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be less flexible generally, and potentially more susceptible to picking up germs. • Make sure they exercise enough – carry on taking your dog out for regular walks, taking into account the wintery conditions. Take advantage of a break in the weather if you can, and choose your route carefully. www.fantasticpetcare.co.uk/blog/ how-to-care-for-pets-in-coldweather/ www.dogsnaturallymagazine. com/15-winter-care-tips-for-yourdog/

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A Busy November by Pippa Greenwood

It is time for the seasonal slowdown, as your garden and most of the plants and animals in it start to prepare for the colder months ahead. But, of course this doesn’t mean to say that you can start snoozing! There are lots of jobs which, if done now, could end up saving you time and money later on in the season or when the garden comes back to full life next spring, so I thought it’d be a good idea to take a look at the top November gardening tasks that you should try to get to grips with. Get prepared for a relatively weed-free few months but hoe off weeds that are around now, as some might still set seed during mild, damp periods. Provided they don’t have any seed pods on them their top-growth can safely be composted. Bin, burn or rot down fleshy weed roots to prevent them growing in the compost heap! Flower beds and borders are likely to have a lot of deteriorating plants in them now. Cut back or pick off

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obviously diseased leaves and stems, and remove some of the foliage that is dying back purely due to the time of year. The flower beds will look a lot neater and it’ll give you an insight as to what might need replacing. Leave some deteriorating but healthy foliage in place to provide some protection for the crowns of the more fragile plants. Rabbits can be a menace at the best of times, but over the next few months their natural or wild food supplies are likely to dry up. This means they will be on the lookout for some tasty meals from your garden. Make sure that rabbit netting is not damaged and that trees, especially those that have been planted recently, are fitted with tree guards. Rake, rake and rake some more! That’s what you’ll need to be doing if there is a sizeable tree near your lawn. Use a spring-tined rake and do it on a regular basis - if you don’t collect up the fallen leaves they can do quite a lot of damage to the grass

beneath. Trees, shrubs and climbers that have been planted over the last few weeks may need a little protection over their first winter. Foliage that will be perfectly tough and hardy once the plant is established may well succumb to frost or cold wind damage this year. If heavy frosts are forecast or winds are getting icy, a layer or two of horticultural fleece draped over the plant and pegged in place, should do the trick, and can be removed on warmer days. I’ve also got some great fleece ‘jackets’, complete with a drawstring and in various sizes, available from my website - perfect for easy protection of all sorts of sizes of plants and shrubs, see www.pippagreenwood. com/products/protect-yourcrops. If you’re planning on planting a hedge, bear in mind that many hedging plants are far cheaper if bought ‘bare root field grown’, meaning they are lifted from their nursery field without being potted on. These plants generally

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grower - the plants you choose come with weekly advice emails telling you exactly what you need to be doing. Established clumps of bamboo should be thinned out now. The extra space that the remaining canes will have will allow them to grow away better, and also gives them more freedom to move about in that way which makes bamboos so very appealing. Less tender bulbs such as nerines and many of the agapanthus are more likely to come through the winter with style if you give them a little protection now. Mound dry chipped bark or other mulch over the area in which they are planted.

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Retirement: Time To Call In The Builders? by Kate McLelland

When Saga Home Insurance conducted a poll of UK residents who had retired or were just about to retire, it found that many of the people questioned had decided to undertake major household renovation projects, spending £17,000 on average to improve their homes. If you are going to spend more time at home, it’s natural to want to make improvements. But before you start browsing the latest trends in glossy interior design magazines and booking a builder, it may help if you stop for a moment to consider the practicalities. How long do I want to stay in my present home? If you want to stay on in your home for another twenty years, then it’s advisable to ‘futureproof’ it by making it as energy efficient and accessible as possible. The changes you make now will avoid the need for disruption when you are older and less able to manage household renovation projects. Eco-friendly improvements such as modern insulation and solar-panel heating can make a big difference to your annual energy bills and increase your

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property’s value in the long run. Other improvements - designed to support you as you age might include adding larger, double-glazed windows that let in more light, replacing garden steps with a ramp, or putting in grab-bars to help when getting in and out of the bath. How much should I spend on the renovation? If it seems likely that you will move on in the not-so-distant future, then you should avoid spending money that you won’t be able to recoup when you sell. For example, there will be little chance of recouping the cost if you put a £25,000 bespoke kitchen into a terraced house valued at £150,000. According to Ideal Home (idealhome.co.uk), one of the best ways to add value to your home is by building an extension or conservatory. The cost of adding a singlestorey extension can increase the value of your property by 5%, a new en-suite or second bathroom can add a further 5%, while a new kitchen with plenty of storage can add up to 4% to your home’s value. Estate agents can be a valuable source of advice on

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If you thought lagom was a kind of bean and gluggavedur a creamy Christmas tipple, don’t miss Katherine Sorrell’s guide to the Scandinavian interiors trends that will see you (and your Instagram feed) through the winter. Hygge The best known of our Scandi set, hygge (named a word of the year 2016 by the Oxford dictionary) was massive last winter and it looks like it’s here to stay. Pronounced ‘hoog-uh’, the Danish word is not directly translatable into English, and can be a noun, verb or adjective, but the overall concept stands for cosiness and contentment, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, and enjoying good times with friends and family. When you recognise that special moment – it’s the feeling of

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hygge. It’s well known that the Danes are the happiest people on the planet, and maybe it’s all because of hygge, which is an integral part of the nation’s culture and psyche. The high season for hygge is winter – it helps make long, dark evenings more bearable – and, especially, Christmas. Key elements? Home-cooked comfort food such as porridge or stews; eating with family or friends; candles (the Danes burn more candles than any other European nation) or pools of warm, well-positioned light; reading in front of the fire on a rainy day; squashy sofas and armchairs; a cup of warm cocoa (or tea in a china cup, or freshly brewed coffee, or home-made mulled wine); sheepskins, knitting (especially Fair Isle and hand-knitted socks); hot water bottles; piles of throws and cushions; board

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He never could say no to the persuasive charms of Clarice. She was sitting to his right, legs crossed, a spiral note book between her perfectly manicured fingers. Their eyes met briefly, she smiled, and he knew just what she was thinking. The job was just twelve hours away and these assembled young bloods had adrenalin coursing through their veins. He had to get them focussed. There could be no repeat of last year’s carnage. He still hadn’t fully recovered. If he closed his eyes he could still see it all - the chaos, the confusion. They’d not bargained on the urn - it was a wild card that had cost them dearly. This time, he vowed, they would not make the same mistake. He shrewdly observed each member of the team, assessing their strengths. By the door was Joe the Crow, army background, good with crowd control. Joe’s missus, Dolores, leaned against the pool table. A dental nurse in a former life, she was known around these circles for being good at mopping up, should the situation arise. And it almost always did, Ron thought ruefully. Wendell Wright, perched on a bar stool, was the money man. Though new to this game,

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he came highly recommended. He’d count up what they’d made on the other side, if, of course, they made anything. And, finally, the charming Clarice. She was Ron’s eyes and ears, but, more importantly, she had access to the keys. “Let’s begin,” Ron said finally. “We know why we’re here, so let’s do this right.” “We won’t let you down Ron,” Dolores pouted.

“I think we all know.” Ron had to say it; it was the elephant in the room. “I’ll be responsible for the urn.” He looked at his crew and they looked back with awe and respect. He could feel their faith in him; he just wished he could feel it in himself.

“I heard about what happened last time,” Wendell added. “Bad luck.”

“Is it the same urn as,” Dolores’s voice was almost a whisper, “…last year?”

Ron bristled, though he suspected that word had got round.

Ron nodded gravely. “I’ve heard reports that it’s got worse,” Joe added warily.

“Okay, so listen up and listen up good.” Ron raised himself to his full height. “Clarice, what time can you get hold of the key?”

This was the worst possible news. It felt to Ron as though all the air had been sucked out of the room.

“Half eight,” Clarice said.

“Shall I bring my own kettle as back up?” he asked. “Just in case?”

“I need you on the ground then,” Ron said. “Can you do it?” Clarice nodded. “And the rest of you,” Ron said, “in position by nine prompt.” He turned to each of them. “Dolores, I want you behind the counter with Clarice. Joe, you’re on the door. And Wendell, keep your eyes on the cash at all times.” Wendell nodded. “What about you Ron?” Dolores asked.

Wendell slowly raised his hand.

“Perhaps it would be better if we all brought one?” Dolores said. “I’ll bring the one from our caravan too.” Clarice made a note in her book. “There’s no way I’m relying on that dreadful church hall tea urn again.” Ron felt a great weight lifting off his shoulders. Maybe, just maybe, this year’s Over Sixties Club coffee morning would go without a hitch after all.

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It’s the annual online shopping frenzy, but not all bargains are brilliant. At the end of November the UK will celebrate a fairly new annual event: Black Friday. It’s an import from the US, where retailers kick-started the Christmas shopping season with big bargains, and now it happens here too. This year Black Friday falls on 24th November, but there will be deals for the week running up to it and in the days afterwards too, most notably Cyber Monday on 27th November. One of the biggest Black Friday players is Amazon, which extended the shopping weekend to what it called Black Friday Deals Week in 2016. Other retailers have followed suit, making Black Friday a week-long event that often carries across well into the next week. It’s mainly an online event, although some High Street chains take part too, and while the emphasis in previous years has been on electric and electronic items such as home electricals, computing and gadgets, the scope has been widening to encompass fashion, jewellery and other distinctly low-tech items too. 1 Are the bargains real? The short answer is “hmmm”. Prices are often displayed on the basis of how they compare to the recommended retail price, but in many cases that’s fiction: in electronics, you’ll often find TVs with an RRP of thousands being sold everywhere for half that amount. If you’re considering a bigticket item such as a television or other expensive electrical products, it’s well worth using sites such as PriceSpy to see what other retailers are offering or CamelCamelCamel to see what Amazon has previously been charging. For example, at the time of writing (not Black Friday!), Amazon is offering

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a saving of £539 on the LG 65UJ750V TV, bringing the price down from £2,099 to £1,560 - but 2 CamelCamelCamel shows that the highest price Amazon has charged was £1,699. It’s still a saving, but it’s not as big as it seems. That’s not to say there aren’t real bargains to be had. There are, but they’re in among a lot of endof-line stock and carefully negotiated deals with suppliers. The best deals tend to be on the things with the highest profit margins, so for example, if you’re looking for a PlayStation 4 you’ll see bigger discounts on bundles - combinations of consoles, accessories and games - than on the console by itself, because the profit margins on bundles have more wiggle room. The trick to bagging a great bargain on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the days before and after is to know what you want, know what you want to spend and know what the going rate for a particular product is - and to make use of the price checkers we’ve already mentioned. It helps if you’re flexible, too: the likelihood of a specific model of TV being offered at the right price is quite low, but if you’re willing to consider very similar models or models from other manufacturers you’ll often find that you can get what you want for the price you’re willing to pay. And don’t forget, if you’re buying online you have the full protection of EU consumer legislation, and the distance selling regulations in particular: if you aren’t happy for any reason, you can return goods for a full refund if you do so within seven days of delivery. Main Image- LG TV, an Amazon bargain, 1. Amazon Black Friday teaser 2. Screengrab of camelcamelcamel price history

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By Solange Hando Dochu La is neither the highest pass in Bhutan nor the most dramatic, but at 3,100 metres it is the most visited by locals and visitors. Some 30 km from Thimphu, on the highway heading east, it links the modern capital to the ancient capital of Punakha. Up there, in clear weather, you can see the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, including Gangkar Puensum, the highest in the kingdom at 7,158 metres, but beyond the spectacular panorama, the ‘pass of rocks and water’ is imbued with spirituality. As you approach the final bends, high above paddies and orchards, prayer flags line the road, their traditional rainbow colours fluttering in the wind, blue for the sky, white for clouds, red for fire, green for water and yellow for the earth. Inscribed with Buddhist prayers, they pop up all over the kingdom, tall sentinels guarding sacred sites or frail garlands draped around shrines or trees where the spirits are said to live. One more bend and the pass comes into view, with 108 chortens (local shrines) - an auspicious number - built in three concentric tiers around a hillock, rising towards the

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main shrine. Like most chortens in Bhutan, they are small square monuments, white with a red band below a roof of stone slabs. Whatever the location, chortens must be built according to strict traditions with rituals, prayers and offerings enshrined at different stages of construction. The Dochu La chortens were commissioned by the first wife of the Fourth Dragon King in gratitude for his safe return when, in 2003, he led his army to push Assamese insurgents back across the Indian border. In brilliant sunshine, blanketed in snow or hidden in mist and fog, the chortens hold everyone spellbound as devotees walk around seven times clockwise to ensure good karma. It can be a challenge at this altitude but across the road, the cafeteria is a great place to recover with hot tea, snacks and breathtaking views, weather permitting. Meanwhile, people pray on the edge of the precipice, offering rice and flowers to the mountain gods, others climb to the hilltop temple where bright murals depict an intriguing mix of mythology and history spanning 500 years. The Druk Wangyal temple was built in 2008 to mark the centenary of the monarchy, a beloved

institution which brought enduring peace after centuries of turmoil. On December 13th, a colourful festival takes over the temple grounds as masked dancers pounce and twirl on the flagstones and myriad prayers drift across the mountains. Look around and you are sure to feel the ‘gross national happiness’ unique to Bhutan. Dochu La is also a beautiful backdrop to the Royal Botanical Park inaugurated in 2008 and the first of its kind in the country. Covering 47 square kilometres of protected land, it is home to musk deer, leopards, tigers, red pandas and over 40 species of birds. Forested slopes extend as far as you can see, conifer, broad leaf, subalpine or temperate, laced with trails which vanish into the distance sprinkled with the heady scent of daphne, the paper-making plants. Spring is blossom time with masses of magnolia and most of the 46 species of rhododendrons found in Bhutan. In the dedicated Lamperi Garden within the Park, the annual rhododendron festival attracts people from afar, keen to enjoy the pristine surroundings and the auspicious blessings of the Dochu La pass.

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Are you one of those people who starts looking forward to next Christmas as soon as the decorations are packed away? Thanks to a growing British shopping trend, you can now enjoy Christmas all year round. A growing number of retailers are trying out all-year Christmas shopping, with many of the more successful stores located in areas known for attracting tourists. In StratfordUpon-Avon, The Nutcracker Christmas shop - with its range of festive ornaments - makes a lively contrast to the staid Shakespeare souvenirs on sale elsewhere. The shop is part of a small family business founded by Robert Newman in 2001. Robert had intended to open a small gift shop, but a visit to a trade gift show in Birmingham opened his eyes to the huge potential for selling festive goods. He now owns a chain of Christmas stores in England and Scotland. Lisa Hill-Whyte, owner of the Isle of Wight’s Jingle Bells Christmas shop, was inspired to open her business in 2009 after visiting Christmas stores in Austria and America. She began by filling an adjoining tea room with Christmas

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“What a brilliant celebration of local talent. We wanted to honour Weir Archer’s outstanding achievements in wheelchair racing and we thought renaming the athletics and fitness centre at their Kingsmeadow homeground was a fitting tribute.

Joined by the Mayor of Kingston, Cllr Julie Pickering, and James, the Mayor’s Consort, the inspirational local duo unveiled a dedicated plaque which will sit at the entrance of the council-run centre.

“We’re campaigning for Kingston to be the London Borough of Culture and I can think of no greater example of why our Royal Borough deserves the title than the work of the Weir Archer Academy. A true grassroots team with fantastic values and a huge sense of community congratulations and I look forward to seeing the academy go from strength to strength.”

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Educated in Kingston, David Weir spent much of his time at the athletics and fitness centre where Jenny saw David’s potential and convinced him to compete at a national and international level. In 2013, they set up the Weir Archer Academy to support and coach future wheelchair racing stars. Six-time gold-winning Paralympian and seven-time winner of the London Marathon, David Weir, said: “I’m honoured to have the centre re-named Weir Archer. I’m so proud of all that Jenny and I have achieved - the academy is in its fourth year and we couldn’t imagine having our academy anywhere else but at Kingsmeadow.” Jenny Archer MBE added: “Our academy wouldn’t be what it is today without our Weir Archer athletes, their families and our dedicated supporters. We’ve already broken a Guinness World Record this year and there’s more to come. Watch this space!” Cllr Julie Pickering, Mayor of Kingston, said: 52 52

The news follows a £500,000 investment in the centre’s treasured e i g h t - la ne athletics track earlier in the year, which was funded by Kingston Council. The council’s four leisure centres, including the Weir Archer Athletics and Fitness Centre, are run by Places for People Leisure. The wider site will continue to be called Kingsmeadow, with just the athletics and fitness centre changing its name. To find out more about the Weir Archer Academy, visit www.weirarcher.co.uk or to support the Academy, visit their donation webpage. For more information on staying healthy and active in Kingston, visit www.kingston.gov. uk/sports

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these longstanding festivals than to persuade people to give them up.

Every year, some people mourn the loss of traditional, more faith-based Christmas celebrations. Yet most December 25th traditions are far less Christian and much more recently adopted in the UK than they may think.

The first Christian Roman Emperor, Constantine, began celebrating Christmas on December 25th in 336. A few years later, Pope Julius I declared it the official date to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Some scholars believe he also chose this date to honour Hanukkah and Jesus’ own religion, Judaism. Orthodox and Coptic Christians celebrate Jesus’s birth on January the 7th - the ‘original’ December 25th. Our December 25th moved when we adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752.

Celebrating on December 25th Jesus’ birth date isn’t documented and the gospels of Matthew and Luke, written long after his death, give contradictory clues. Some scholars say the sheep on the hillside and the census suggest good weather, indicating spring to early autumn. So why is Christmas celebrated on the 25th of December?

Yule Logs Today, Yule logs have been mainly superseded by logshaped chocolate cakes here, but neither are connected to Jesus’ birth. Yule logs were part of the Scandinavian Yule celebration, beginning at the winter solstice and running into January. Yule logs were burned to mark the return of the sun and festivities continued until they burned out.

Midwinter festivals abounded by the time Christianity took hold. There were winter solstice celebrations such as Yule and Koleda, and the Roman festivals of Saturnalia (which included decorating your home with evergreens – sound familiar?) and Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, ‘birthday of the unconquered sun’, on December 25th. It was easier for early proponents of Christianity to introduce it into

Celts also burned a Yule log, believing it persuaded the sun to return and bestowed good luck on those who dragged it from the forest. Holly, Ivy and Mistletoe Evergreens were used in winter solstice festivals to bring good luck and signify the coming spring. The tradition of hanging mistletoe in the house is an ancient Druid custom to ward off evil spirits, but in Norse mythology it’s also a symbol of

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The Christmas Tree Evergreen fir trees have been used in winter festivals for thousands of years to symbolise the coming spring and everlasting life, although they were often hung upside down from the ceiling rather than stood upright. ‘Christmas trees’ emerged in the 1500s in town squares but took time to come into people’s houses. The Royal Family had one from Georgian times, but an 1848 photo of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their family gathered around theirs popularised the idea. A Merry Christmas Christmas wasn’t celebrated widely in the UK until the Middle Ages, when it was predominantly a time for merrymaking and feasting on animals too expensive to feed through winter. It was later banned for many years by the Puritans for its Pagan origins. It began to recover in Georgian times with a focus on charity and gift-giving, paving the way for the idealised Victorian Christmas described by Charles Dickens.

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According to Age UK’s report “Later Life in the United Kingdom”, published this year, 3.64 million people in the UK aged 65+ live alone. With so many older individuals living independent lives, it often falls to neighbours to sound the alarm if the behaviour of an elderly person gives cause for concern. So what are the signals that show something may be wrong? What should I look out for? Signs such as curtains remaining permanently open or closed, or newspapers left sticking out of the letterbox, can indicate that there may be a problem. The first step should be to knock on your neighbour’s door. If they answer, try to engage them in conversation, and if you are invited in, use your visit as an opportunity to check how they are living. Does the house look clean and tidy? Is it warm? Are pets being cared for properly or are there signs of neglect, such as overflowing litter trays? If you’ve made several attempts to knock on the door but there’s no answer, you could ask people in neighbouring properties if they have seen

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or heard anything. Finally, ring round the local hospitals to see if your neighbour has been admitted. If you continue to draw a blank, it may be time to call the police. Calling social services If there’s no emergency but you suspect that your elderly neighbour may have developed a mental or physical health issue that puts them at risk, check if they have a relative or close friend that you can phone. If the answer is ‘no’, you could call the Age UK helpline on Freephone 0800 009 966 or contact the social services department at your local council. When a local authority is told that someone may be in need of care and support they are obliged to carry out a needs assessment, even if the individual in question has not requested one. Meals on Wheels There is usually a clear course of action when an older person is found to be at risk or in distress. However it’s not always so straightforward when someone simply appears to be lonely or not eating properly. One solution may be to help them set up a ‘Meals on

Wheels’ delivery. The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS), the original provider of the Meals on Wheels service, says: “Our home-delivered meals service provides friendly social contact for those who may be confined to the house, and a regular check that they are safe and well.” Between 6th and 10th November the National Association for Care Catering (NACC) celebrates Meals on Wheels Week. This is an initiative created to raise awareness and demonstrate how vital the service is. Meals on Wheels is currently a discretionary service, not supported by all local councils, and NACC is campaigning for the government to make it a statutory, protected service for those considered most at risk in the community. As a concerned neighbour, you could make a real difference with a simple intervention, whether that’s starting a friendly chat or taking positive action to support the elderly person in question. If you’d like to hear more about the Royal Voluntary Service Meals on Wheels service, telephone 0845 608 0122 or visit royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.

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The biggest shock since June has been the sheer amount of serious anti-social behaviour people are contacting me about – coupled with wider reports and stats showing increased crime in the Borough, especially burglary. In talking to the police, both in Kingston and New Scotland Yard, the Met’s officers are really overstretched. (Centre 2 page spread)

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A tweeted reply in 140 characters or less may give some a faster reply. And the tsunami of emails received every day in my office certainly keeps myself and my staff very busy. But if a constituent has a real problem, nothing beats a face-to-face chat for 10 minutes or more. That’s why - since this year’s June General Election - I’ve re-instated two local advice surgeries a week: once again I’m spending six or more hours most weeks meeting individual local people to talk through their problems, or listen to their views, in person. We’ve only just started advertising my surgeries again – as there was a huge demand from day one, flooding in by phone, letter and email, filling every available session. But if you want to come and see me, do visit www.eddavey. org/contact to see how to book an appointment – by phone on 020 8288 2736, or email at contact@eddavey. org or by writing to me at 21 Berrylands Road, Surbiton, KT5 8QX. What problems do people bring? There aren’t any restrictions on what you can raise with me – but be warned, I don’t have any magic wands and I don’t control Kingston Council! However, the most common problem raised - by far - is housing. From overcrowding to homelessness, from poor housing conditions to the cost of housing, the importance of your home means if there’s a problem, you may well seek help. In my surgeries since June, I’ve been surprised at how frequently Kingston Council is now evicting its own council tenants, so I’m asking for the detailed statistics to try and find out what’s going on. Then there are personal financial problems – tax credits, disabled benefits, debt, rent arrears and so on. Local Citizen’s Advice Bureaux are brilliant though they are struggling more than ever. Whatever the issue raised with me, I will either give advice and guidance, or if necessary go further and send emails and/or letters to try to find a solution. New problems for local people: crime, trains and parking permits The best benefit for me from holding advice surgeries is I get huge amounts of helpful grassroots intelligence on what’s happening locally. What’s working. What isn’t.

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And local officers are now too frequently taken away from their local community – either to central Kingston or often to central London. If that’s a response to a terrorist incident or something similarly serious, I for one can accept that. But mostly it seems that’s not the reason – and given increasing crime locally, it’s now essential we see investment in more police officers, here in the Royal Borough. 16

Local train services are also under huge pressure. After the understandable if annoying inconvenience during the major infrastructure works at Waterloo in August, we were told our rail service would go back to normal. Yet if my own commuting experience in September is anything to go by, that’s not happened: the new franchise operator, South Western Railways, is cancelling many trains and seeing significant delays. I’ve asked to see their Managing Director, and want to follow that up with Network Rail, who may also be partly to blame. So if you have concerns about recent shortcomings in our local train services, please send them to me at edward.davey. mp@parliament.uk And finally, there’s Kingston Council’s parking permits fiasco. Without any consultation or warning, Kingston Council decided to put all applications for local parking permits online – including the visitor scratch card permits. Not only has the permit website caused a number of people a real headache – confusing many, infuriating more – but the proposed withdrawal of the physical scratchcard visitor permit is also worrying many residents. The most alarming case I’ve come across is that of the daughter of an elderly lady, who visits her mother often – sometimes at short notice, if there’s a sudden health problem. When Kingston Council explained the complex alternative proposed to replace the scratchcard, my constituent felt she had no choice but to contact me to ask me to campaign against it. If you’re fed up with this ill-thought through change, please sign the petition we’ve set up at www.kingstonlibdems.org/parking-permits So whether it’s about parking permits, police, pollution or planning, don’t be shy. Feel free to make an appointment to see me at an advice surgery, If you think I can help. Thank you.

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Events in December

1st-31st: Greenwich Wintertime Festival at the Old Naval College 2nd: Small Business Saturday 5 Dec -10 Jan: The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House 7 Dec - 7 Jan: Alice in Wonderland at The Rose, Kingston 9 Dec- 14 Jan: Dick Whittington at the London Palladium 9 Dec - 27 Jan: Cinderalla at Sadlers Wells 16th: Surbiton Farmers’ Market

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London Mayor’s Firework Display at London Eye, by ticket only. Expect travel chaos. 26 Oct - 7 Jan: Natural History Museum Ice Skating Rink open. 15 Nov - 14 Jan: Skate at Somerset House 18 Nov - 28 Jan: Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Brothers Studio Tour London, tickets include transportation: www.visitlondon.com 23 Nov - 24 Dec: Winterville on Clapham Common

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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 Last Sunday of the month: Women on Wheels, meet outside Clas Ohlson Market Place 10.00. 020 8547 5865. E-mail: ccst@rbk. kingston.gov.uk Art Classes: Every Monday 10-12noon & 2-4pm, with Berrylands Artists at Berrylands Christian Centre, 41 King Charles Road, Surbiton, KT5 8PF. Info: 020 8644 0941 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 Broadway Sequence Dance Club: Meets every Monday from 8pm at The Raeburn Hall, Tolworth United Reform Church, Raeburn/Elgar Avenues. New sequences are taught, some knowledge of ballroom dancing required. Contact Brenda Deane for more info: 020 8390 0233. www.broadway sequencedance.co.uk Chinese Brush Painting: Held once a month at Sunray Community Centre, Knollmead, Tolworth. 10-13.00pm Contact Gwen: 020 8398 7313. Beginners & intermediates welcome. Encore Singing Group: Mondays, 10am - 12.15pm in Berrylands. For info: gillyvor@hotmail.com Kingston Camera Club: Camera enthusiasts welcome. Meet Mon eves, at St John’s Ambulance HQ, Athelstan Rd off Villiers Avenue. 7.30pm - 10pm with coffee break. New members welcome. For more information visit: www. kingstoncameraclub.com Kingston Jazz Society meets alternate Tuesdays at the Druid’s Head pub, Kingston Market. We are a friendly group who listen to recorded jazz from all periods and would welcome new members. Contact Mike Crimmen (Sec) on 07795 574 776 or m.crimmen@btinternet.com Kingston Pensioners’ Forum: Meets 2nd Monday each month at Reform Church, Eden Street, at 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 Ladies Exercise Club: Friendly & fun exercise/movement class for ladies 65+ at Berrylands Christian Centre, King Charles Road. Friday 10.15 - 11.15am plus coffee. Come & try first, free first class. Call Mary, 01483 284 716 or maryedwards@uwclub.net Mrs Bennet’s Ballroom:Wednesdays. Learn Regency dancing at St Mark’s Church Hall, Surbiton, 8pm - 10.30pm. Cost £5 per eve. See advert. Contact Libby Curzon, 020 8391 1215. Email: curzone@hotmail.com ediuG s’resitrevdA

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Oasis daytime group for over 60s: at Emmanuel Church, Grand Avenue, Tolworth. We have a social meeting at 2.30pm on Weds 15th November with plenty of opportunity to chat, play games do jigsaw puzzles and includes a 5 minute Bible-based talk followed by refreshments. Tel: 020 8390 6631. Open Door: Alternate Thursdays, 2.30 - 4.15pm. Meetings on 26th October, 9th & 23rd November., 7th & 21st December. 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 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: On Thursdays 7.30pm - 10.30pm at St Mark’s Church Hall. Tuition for half an hour from 7.30. 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 or call: 01932 784 866 ‘Sing on Purpose’ at the CornerHouse, Douglas Road, KT6 7SB. All welcome, £5 per session. Adults: Mondays 9.30 - 10.30am; Youth: Fridays 4.45 5.45pm. Contact: Steve or Pam 07763 081320 Surbiton Arts Group: Meets monthly on Mondays 8-10pm for lectures and demonstrations in Surbiton Library Hall. 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 20th 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 Tolworth World of Dance: Weds 8 - 9.30pm (term time). Dance for Fun, Fitness & Friends, beginners always welcome, see advert. Contact: Brenda 020 8397 9649 or philip.steventon@btinternet.com Rates

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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

Tues 21st Nov: Paul Stanbury talking about Wild Life on Spitsbergen - Polar Bears, Walrus, spectacular scenery & millions of breeding seabirds. Tues 19th Dec: Members’ slides & digital photos of birds & other wildlife. Venue: 19.30 for 20.00 start in Main Hall, Surbiton Library Annexe Ewell Rd, Surbiton. Outings: Nov 19th: Coach outing to Slimbridge with pick up points in Surbiton, Twickenham & Richmond. Info through Thelma Caine, Tel: 01372 468 432. Or: www.surbitonbird.org Nov 26th: All day at Farmoor Reservoir & Otmoor RSPB. Leader: Paul Spencer, Tel: 07948 168 893 Dec 3rd: Pullborough Brooks RSPB. Leader: Mike White, Tel: 01372 457 719 or email: mikew.norbury@btinternet.com Please note that it is imperative to phone the leader to confirm participation, arrange time and meeting place and/or pre-arrange lifts.

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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!

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Home & Garden All Your Garden Needs 27 setaR ediuG s’resitrevdA Berrylands Building Company 39 Berrylands Property Maintenance 33 Carpets4U 5 Chris Mould Plumber 34 David Millea Decorator 40 Dream Doors (Kingston Kitchens) 2 George Curren Electrical 36 James Anthony 35 KB Design 36 Kevin Robinson Decorators 39 Leverett Electricals 33 Oven Clean 7 Pests Away 40 Pro-Fit Windows Systems 63 R.J.Tree Services 29 Shaun Overy Heating & Plumbing 39 Will Lord 27 William Stallion Electricals 35 House & Interiors 30 Gardening by Pippa Greenwood 26 sraeY 2 rof desaercnI t’nevaH secirP ruO - tsiL ecirP

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Car Maintenance Alan Sursham Berrylands Autocare Community Motors K&P Tyres Walsh Vehicle Management Drive

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Food & Drink C.D.Jennings Langley’s Restaurant Prithi Glenmore House Recipe Baking

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Accountant M&B Accountancy Services Ltd Finance

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Care & Health Ayurvedic Yoga Chessington Hypnotherapy Clinic Liu Yang Paula Maple Chiropodist Health

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Children & Education Christ Church School Xmas Fair GASPA School Xmas Fair Hollyfield School Quiz Night Jenny Ward Tutor St Matthew’s School Fair 1st Tolworth Scouts

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2017 – Lower your energy bills and add value to your home with our stylish double glazing products; windows, doors & conservatories

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