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Month: October 2015 Issue No: 102 Independent monthly community news and business directory for KT5 & KT6

Delivered free each month to homes in Berrylands, plus Surbiton or Tolworth

Inside this issue: * How new pension rules affect you * More restaurants! * Recipes * Puzzles & Quizzes * Articles and Community pages * New Advertisers * And remember to turn your clocks back!

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Hello Readers

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never know how to start this editorial welcome. Usually, the weather features and we have certainly experienced some unseasonal days!

That aside, have you noticed the new parking arrangements along a part of Ewell Road? New parking bays are now in operation, with tickets available from the meter. The first half hour is free, but you still need a valid ticket. Without the all day parking blocking the road for local shoppers, there will surely be a benefit for all, shops and customers.

Last month there was a mistake in the finace article on purchasing Premium Bonds, that was not discovered until after we had gone to print.

Unfortunately, the minimum amount that can buy a bond is now £100 not £1. I’m sorry if that caused any problems.

Next month is our big Anniversary! November is the 10th year of A Berrylands Companion magazine. Without all the lovely readers and fantastic advertisers, we would not still be here.

Useful Numbers Kingston Council www.kingston.gov.uk Action Fraud (Trading Standards) Refuse Collection Electoral Registration Council Tax Citizens Advice Customs & Excise (VAT) Inland Revenue Helpline Environmental Agency Surbiton Library Kingston Police Non Emergency Services Emergency Services Non Emergency NHS Transport: National Rail Enquiries Public Transport Traveline Gatwick Airport Heathrow Airport

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So a big thank you to everyone who has been a loyal reader and contributer. If you want your business to feature in the November magazine please send in your artwork by the 8th October. I hope to hear from you!

I’d like to hear from anyone who has some suggestions for articles etc, that we could feature in forthcoming issues.

Not to forget, Christmas is fast approaching... where does the year go? So all those fairs, fêtes, events and dinner dances over the festive season need to be submitted by the 8th November please.

And don’t forget to also include those events for New Year’s Eve as well.

I hope you have a good Halloween, enjoy the treats, but not too many tricks!!

Best wishes,

Karen

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And Another Thing...

by Tom Hughes

Monday morning. 6.51am. “Bzzz!”

The dreaded alarm, indifferent to my protestations, continued with its incessant, rasping reveille. On and on it went until from somewhere beneath the duck down I heard mumbles of complaint from My Dearly Beloved.

“Tom, it’s my day off!”

“It’s the alarm on this new phone. Why did you talk me into upgrading?”

Sarah, emerging tousled and grumpy from her lair, said, “Look, you just put your thumb on this button and...there.”

Miraculously, my phone fell silent. Slumping back onto my Egyptian cotton pillow case (a wedding present from work) I said, “You know what, I really can’t be bothered listening to Nigel from accounts talk about his caravan in Rhyl. You’re not in today, why don’t I throw a sickie?”

Shaking my head, I waved my Orange Mivvi in the general direction of the dodgems.

“There are no pockets in shrouds, come on, let’s see if we can put in a whiplash claim.”

So after banging and bumping our way around the oval racetrack, we ran to the Hall of Mirrors where we began pointing and grimacing in front of the convex and concave mirrors that distorted our reflections. Sarah giggled at my strange apparition.

“I will, and Tom?

“Oh.”

“Yes?”

Then, after an exhilarating ride on the Big One we decided to repair to a seaside hotel for a cocktail or two and a feast of fish and chips. Then I got the text.

“Enjoy the cocktail.”

Panic set in. “I can’t remember my sickie voice - what did I sound like?”

“Tom, this is lovely, but don’t you feel just a tiny bit guilty?”

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Sarah shook her head violently at the confused waitress. After managing to resolve the Garvey account I tried to end the call.

“Er...that’s just a normal mirror.”

“Look, it’s cracking the flags outside. In fact don’t try and talk me out of it, I have made an executive decision.”

Kiss Me Quick hats, penny slots, all the joys of childhood re-captured on the blustery pier. How we giggled as our candy floss spun away into the wind that whipped in from the cruel Irish Sea.

“Any sauces madam?”

“Ok Brian, please do ring back if you have any more problems.”

“Hi Tom, Brian here, I know you’re off but Nigel can’t reconcile this Garvey order.”

At just after nine we were speeding along in the Mondeo Ghia X on our way to Blackpool.

“Er yeah, just on the couch. Hang on, I’ll turn down Masterchef.”

“Tom, look how fat you are in that one!”

“Tom! That’s terrible.”

Slopping around in my jim-jams, I sipped tea in the kitchen whilst the rest of The Avenue reversed out to join the rat race. Just past eight I picked up the receiver and proceeded to cough and splutter my excuses to Michelle on reception, whilst Sarah looked on, shaking her head.

waved our hands as Sarah grabbed the plates and shooed her away. “Tom...are you at home?”

I looked at my phone. A strange man with a big nose was staring at me.

Immediately I hung up.

“Well that’s a funny thing, how did he know I was drinking a cocktail?”

“Like someone pretending to be sick?”

Sarah grabbed my phone, and then proceeded to put her head in her hands.

“Don’t joke, you’ll make me giggle.”

“Tom, you facetimed him!”

“Look, it’s ok, you’re unwell, just ring him and get it over with.”

I stuck out my bottom lip and shrugged my shoulders.

“Right, when the sparkler on this cocktail goes out I’ll give him a call.”

“Which is?”

“Don’t forget to move the umbrella; you don’t want that going up your nose.”

On the way home I rang my network provider to explore the possibility of moving to the latest customer option: The Downgrade. Sarah was unimpressed.

After admonishing Sarah I shook away my giggles and dialled.

“A video call! He saw you!”

“How are you feeling mate?”

“If you ask me Tom, after today, it won’t just be your phone being downgraded.”

“Fish and chips twice is it sir?” The waitress’s timing was perfect. We both

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Understanding The Power Of Your Pension Pot

by Kate McLelland It’s now six months since UK residents aged 55 or over became able to access the money in their pension pots and spend or invest it as they wish.

Previously pensioners had been offered little choice other than buying an annuity, but on April 6th 2015 older people suddenly found themselves confronted by a bewildering range of options.

You may have read media reports claiming that pension pot savings have been used to fund everything from luxury cruises to facelifts, but a close examination of the evidence so far suggests that far from splurging it all on a sports car or the holiday of a lifetime, most people are choosing to invest their pensions wisely. Richard Butcher, of Pitmans Trustees, which provides independent pension advice, thinks most individuals have reacted “sensibly”, by paying down debts and mortgages or carrying out home improvements.

But while many older investors have found the opportunity to access pension funds a liberating experience, others have become increasingly confused about the options available to them. Unfortunately confidence tricksters have been quick to capitalise on their uncertainty.

How to spot a pension scam Scammers typically promise

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sky-high returns from overseas investments or innovative money-making schemes. They may also offer extra tax savings or claim to know of loopholes that can increase your tax-free allowance. They may also claim that they can help you unlock your pension before the age of 55.

The marketplace is currently awash with businesses eager to benefit from your pension and many of them claim to have the answer when it comes to making the right investment, so how do you tell a scammer from a legitimate company?

The Money Advice Service website (www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk) has published some guidelines to help you stay safe.

You should exercise caution if: • You receive a phone call, text message or doorstep visit out of the blue from someone offering to help you with pension investments • The only contact details available on the company website are a mobile phone number and a PO box address • The business doesn’t want, or allow, you to call them • You are put under pressure to make a decision right away Fraudsters often go to a lot of trouble to persuade you

that they are genuine, with convincing websites and highly plausible salesmen. It’s not unheard of that they claim to be part of the government-backed “Pension Wise” service, set up to offer impartial advice to investors.

Check the facts before you sign Contact the Pensions Advisory Service for advice on 0300 123 1047 if you’re at all nervous about signing up with a company. If you are unsure about the status of the firm you are dealing with, you can check whether they are registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (www.fca.org.uk or call 0800 111 6768). Finally, if you think you have detected a scam, you can call the police’s ActionFraud service on 0300 123 2040 to report it.

Investing wisely for retirement has never been more challenging – or more potentially rewarding – than it is now, but you should ensure that your decisions are based on the best possible advice.

Where better to start, then, than the government’s own pensions advice website, www. pensionwise.gov.uk?

There’s a lot to learn, but getting the right guidance will help you enjoy the happy, secure retirement you have worked so hard to achieve.

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PETS

Dog Coats: Necessity, Not a Fashion Statement.

When it comes to fashion for dogs, you may scoff at the thought of your pet wearing the latest designer polo neck or woolly jumper. Traditional dog coats have been around for a long time, however, and are an essential item in a dog’s wardrobe.

When your dog gets wet, although its

coat has some waterrepellent qualities,

it still takes a long time to dry, which makes the dog susceptible to colds and chills and puts a strain on its immune system.

The right choice of dog coat will depend on a number of factors, including: • The size of your dog • Your budget • Whether you want a single waterproof coat or one with a separate fleece • Whether the dog jumps into water, or if it is a hunting dog Measuring from the base of the dog’s neck to the base

of its tail will help you decide on the right size, although most coats of this type are adjustable. Fleece linings will keep your dog cosy, with some having a ‘hood’ or a collar that is lifted over the dog’s head and neck, offering extra protection from the elements.

As far as material goes, microfibre has become a popular choice for dog owners as it offers their pet warmth, water-resistance and windproofing. Quilted and padded coats are often bulky, and although they are warm, may be restrictive to wear.

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Finance What are Your Options when You’re Struggling with Debt?

By Ann Haldon Knowing how to deal with debt, and understanding the options available, can relieve some of the pressure when creditors are relentlessly pursuing you for money. A range of formal debt solutions exists in England and Wales that consolidate your debt down to a single monthly payment.

Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) An IVA is legally binding and usually lasts for around five years. Your appointed IP will negotiate terms with all unsecured creditors, 75% of whom have to agree to the IVA before it can go ahead.

Advantages • Interest and charges are frozen • Creditors cannot chase you for payment • No legal action can be taken against you • Once repaid, your remaining debts are written off Disadvantages • An IVA remains on your credit file for six years from its start date • Your job may be affected • If you miss payments, your creditors may enforce bankruptcy • Costs for an IVA can be high, often around £4,000, and form part of your monthly instalment Debt Relief Order (DRO) Debt Relief Orders are intended for people with minimal assets and a low income. They offer

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relief from creditor pressure for a period of time, generally 12 months, and are negotiated on your behalf by a licensed IP. Advantages • You do not have to make any repayments to the debts included in the Debt Relief Order for a fixed period of time – usually one year • Your creditors cannot pursue you for debt during this time • All debts included in the DRO are written off if your circumstances have not improved at the end of the term Disadvantages • Interest and charges continue to be added • A Debt Relief Order remains on your credit file for six years • It may affect your job if you work in the legal or financial sectors, the police or prison service Debt Management Plan (DMP) A Debt Management Plan is not legally binding and involves paying back all of your debt, but over a longer period of time.

None of the debt will be written off at the end of the term, and your DMP provider will deal with creditors on your behalf.

Advantages • Your DMP provider will deal with creditors on your behalf • You are able to repay your debts in full, which may have less impact on your credit file • You make a single consolidated payment to cover the debts included in

the plan Disadvantages • Interest and charges may be added • It still has an effect on your credit file, even though you are not writing off any debt • If you don’t keep up repayments, you may be forced into bankruptcy Bankruptcy As a measure of last resort, bankruptcy writes off your debt and allows you to start again.

It usually lasts for one year, after which time you will be discharged and can begin to rebuild your credit rating.

Advantages • All debts are written off • There is no more creditor pressure • You can start afresh financially Disadvantages • You will lose your home and other assets • Your job may be affected • Bankruptcy will have a serious adverse effect on your credit file Factors including whether you have a regular income, your line of work, total level of debt and assets, all have an influence on which of these solutions would be most appropriate. https://www.gov.uk/options-forpaying-off-your-debts/individualvoluntary-arrangements http://www.stepchange.org/ Debtinformationandadvice/ Debtsolutions/Individualvoluntary arrangement.aspx

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It’s been a great Summer at Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club!

2015 is already set to be a landmark year at the Club, and for many good reasons.

First, our membership is increasing steadily, always a good sign, and we are now at record levels in most groups, from juniors upwards. A flourishing membership adds to the buzz of activity around the Club and this means that our excellent facilities are used more intensively.

Another good sign was the return of the prestigious Aegon Surbiton Trophy in June. This Challenger tournament uses all eleven of our superb grass courts and the Tournament underlines our strong position in British tennis and our traditions. We are long-established; when we opened our doors in 1881we were one of the first three British tennis clubs.

Our tennis coaching programmes, another sign of an active modern club, now run at a high level throughout the year. With twelve registered C oaches we run regular coaching sessions at a number of local schools as well as back home at the Club. Pupils include all age-groups, from three years upwards.

The facilities of the Club are constantly being added to or brought up to today’s high standards.

We have just added floodlights to another three hard courts, so that we can now offer evening tennis on six courts, plus two under cover in The Dome.

Our development plans also include up-grading work on our Clubhouse, where we have just added the latest doors, windows and general doubleglazing. All these developments are appreciated

by Members and, we hope, prospective Members.

Indoors, the Fitness Suite is one of the most popular features of the Club, spacious and up-to-date, with the latest equipment such as cardiovascular aids, resistance machines and free weights. Next door is our Studio, where we run regular classes for Zumba, Pilates, Yoga and Indoor Cycling.

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In Squash, the Club has an active history. Today we have four state-of-the-art courts, all heated and air-conditioned. On Saturday evenings there’s Squash Club Night from 5.30pm, where you can meet new friends. There’s a Beginners’ Night too, on Sundays from 5pm to 6pm. Why not give it a try? And for those who wish to improve their game our Squash Coach can be contacted through the Office.

The Club’s activities include many social activities. For instance, our regular Quiz Nights are usually fully booked, and we have BBQs when possible in the Summer.

An innovation this year has been the introduction of some new classes of membership, which centre on the Off-Peak use of the Club’s facilities.

These new arrangements offer exceptional value, such as use of the Fitness Suite at off-peak times from only £30* a month! Our growing Junior Membership also benefits from similar generous terms. Yet another reason for the expansion in our membership.

Lastly, and most importantly, there’s our friendly Clubhouse, where Members can relax with coffee or a drink and meals to order.

So you can see that there’s always plenty going on at Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club. Not surprisingly, because we offer more facilities than any similar local club. Why not pop in and see for yourself? We’ll be delighted to show you round.

Best of all, ring me on 0208 399 1594 beforehand.

I look forward to meeting you!

Best wishes Roy Roy Staniland is Director of Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club, Berrylands, KT5 8JT •

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Vision On The best tech for watching TV

It’s hard to imagine now, but a twelve-inch TV with four channels was pretty hot stuff not so long ago. Today, of course, we have TVs as big as some houses’ walls, and more things to watch on them than ever before. But what tech actually makes your viewing better?

There are two kinds of technology to think about here.

There’s the technology in the screen and the speakers, and there’s the technology that you can connect to a TV to add more options.

Despite the hype it seems that 3D TV is dead: the technology never took off, probably because nobody wanted to wear daft glasses all the time.

Manufacturers still want to sell us stuff, though, so their latest wheeze is 4K TV, also known as Ultra HD. 4K TVs can display four times more pixels than HD TVs, and the result should be a dramatically improved picture.

That’s the theory, but what the manufacturers don’t tell you is that in a typical home, you won’t get the benefit: on screens smaller than about 55 inches, unless you sit with your nose on the screen you’ll be hard pushed to see any difference.

There’s also precious little 4K

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content available just now: none of the UK broadcasters offer 4K programming.

Manufacturers are also experimenting with shapes, and some firms are now offering curved TVs. The intention is to deliver a more involving experience - like IMAX does compared to normal cinemas but curved screens need you to sit right in the middle to get the full effect, which means they aren’t ideal for family viewing unless you’ll all sit in each other’s laps.

The best TVs around just now are LED HD TVs. The LED bit refers to the way they’re lit: by using ultra-low power LED lights, LED TVs use much less energy than other flat screens.

If you’re in the market for a new TV, don’t forget about sound.

Modern TVs’ ultra-slim cases don’t have enough room for good speakers, so most flatscreen TVs sound awfully tinny: many of them sound like you’re watching TV on a laptop. It’s worth investing in a soundbar - a long speaker bar that’s designed to sit under the TV and add oomph - or an audiovisual amplifier and speakers if you like your programmes loud.

You’ll find that many TVs today are “smart TVs”, which means

they can connect to the internet and access services such as Netflix or Amazon Prime Instant Video (at a cost: Netflix and Amazon are subscription services) plus YouTube and catch-up services such as BBC iPlayer.

If you’d like to have the same services on an existing TV there are several inexpensive ways to do it, provided your TV has a spare HDMI socket (most relatively recent ones should do) and you have a Wi-Fi network to connect to. Google’s £30 Chromecast and Amazon’s £35 Fire TV Stick both deliver catch-up TV and Netflix over the internet (Amazon’s box also offers Amazon video), while Sky’s Now TV (£20) doesn’t have Netflix but does deliver catch-up services such as iPlayer. And if you’re an Apple fan, the £57 Apple TV adds Netflix, YouTube, Apple Music and iTunes videos and video rentals - although be careful if you’re considering buying one, as we’re expecting a brand new version to be released any day now.

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How can you update your property to keep you snug and cosy – without paying huge energy bills? Is it even possible?

Well, yes. A few simple measures – we are not talking wind turbines and solar panels – can make an enormous difference, says Katherine Sorrell.

Step One – Get to know your home What is your home made from?

How was it originally built, and what changes, if any, have been made to it over the years? Getting to know what is going on inside and outside your four walls will make it easier to work out how you can eco-improve the property.

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By Katherine Sorrell Step Two – What are its weak points?

It may already be obvious what problems need solving.

Rattling, draughty windows, gaps around the edges of the front door, heat escaping through the roof, perhaps.

For more specifics, however, it could be helpful to commission a professional test for air tightness and heat loss. Best done on a cold, clear winter’s night (so try to plan ahead), it is non-invasive and shouldn’t cost a great deal more than around £300. The results will demonstrate exactly where you have the most serious problems, helping you to target improvements where they are most needed.

Step Three – The loft Although there is no one-sizefits-all solution, your loft will often be the top priority for ecoimprovement. Marianne Suhr, historic buildings surveyor and co-author of Old House Eco Handbook (Frances Lincoln, £30), recommends laying 300mm of quilt insulation – but points out that it is important to retain some form of ventilation in the space in order to avoid condensation.

There is a range of insulation materials on offer at varying prices, but she says that if you can afford natural materials, such as sheep’s wool or hemp, they tend to be better for older properties, as they have the ability to absorb water vapour and release it. And,

she adds, check your loft regularly for signs of condensation, mould and small animals.

Step Four - Windows Your windows can leak out a lot of heat, especially if they are old and single glazed. Short of double glazing, good draught proofing is the answer. Those DIY self-adhesive strips are only a temporary measure; for a longer-term solution you will need to cut in a rebate and fit either compression seals (hinged windows) or wipers (sashes).

Alternatively, if you don’t open your windows often, secondary glazing will dramatically improve both air tightness and heat loss through the glass. There are plenty of different options, including clear panels that simply fix to the window frame with a slim magnetic strip, which are unobtrusive and easy to remove.

Or there are two old-fashioned methods: thick, lined curtains, hung close to the wall so draughts can’t creep around the edges; or timber shutters, which have been demonstrated to be even more effective than double glazing.

Step Five: Doors Do your external doors fit well in their frames? If not, it can have a negative impact on your home’s energy efficiency. To make them airtight, adjust as necessary for a good fit, add draught proofing (as for windows) and cover keyholes, letter slots and cat flaps.

You might even want to pop a good old ‘sausage dog’ along the bottom edge, or hang a long, thick curtain from a hinged rod.

Step Six: Floors Surprisingly, it’s actually a good thing to have wind whistling below your suspended timber floor, the reason being that it

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will evaporate moisture from the timber and supporting structures and keep your home nice and dry.

So don’t block up the air grilles on the outside walls. Instead, to make the floor itself as airtight as possible, a fitted carpet with a thermal underlay is perfect, or – if you prefer timber boards – seal gaps around the skirting boards with foam strips, a bead of silicon mastic or slivers of matching timber. If the boards have gaps, experts recommend fillets of balsa wood or lengths of string, which you can stain, glue and push into place relatively easily. And, if you can get below the boards (via a cellar or crawl space), or are planning to lift them, it’s a great idea to add insulation underneath.

Step Seven: Walls It is usually pretty straightforward to insulate modern cavity walls; older, solid walls, however, are more of a problem, and experts don’t always agree on the best way to go about it. Modern

systems may trap moisture and cause damp, but one good option is to add timber panelling inside, leaving an air gap behind. If you are planning major works, it may be possible to add external or internal insulation at the same time, but be sure to get impartial advice.

• When radiators are placed below windows, their heat can disappear more easily, especially when there is a curtain hanging over them – as it simply directs heat up and behind, rather than into the room. Consider moving radiators to internal walls.

Quick Tips • Consider installing shutters.

A test by Glasgow Caledonian University found that wellfitted timber shutters reduced heat loss by 60% (they are good for sound insulation and security too). To work most efficiently, they should meet with a rebated edge and include a brush strip or rubber seal.

• A thick rug will help to reduce draughts through gaps in floorboards.

• Adding a pelmet to a window treatment can help to reduce draughts and stop warm air disappearing down the back of your curtains or blind.

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Leaf Litter

by Pippa Greenwood

Are you surrounded, engulfed and swamped with huge quantities of fallen leaves? Whether they come from trees in your own garden or from a neighbour, the deluge of leaves that falls in autumn is often enough to get level headed, tree-loving gardeners eyeing up chainsaws!

At this time of year most of us are feeling as if we are being buried alive by falling leaves. Yes, the vast majority of leaves that are dropping from our own and our neighbours’ trees are pretty enough, and for a while their bright reds, yellows and oranges look stunning both on and off the tree. The problem is that it seems as if there is a virtually endless supply of them and after that initial flurry of pretty colour, the positive feeling soon starts to diminish.

Leaves that are allowed to build up in your garden can cause problems - on the lawn they smother the turf grasses, often causing patches of die back, largely due to lack of light and oxygen. If the crowns of the less tough herbaceous perennials or alpines are covered in a soggy blanket of leaves, they too start to deteriorate. So, like it or not, you need to do something - and the sooner you get started the better!

A spring-tined rake is perfect for raking leaves off the lawn, and can even work quite well on a gravel drive (provided you don’t rake too deeply and end up ploughing up the stones too!). If you have a lot of

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lawn or a lot of leaves (or worse still, a big lawn and lots of leaves too) then the easiest way to deal with them is to mow the lawn. Provided you keep the hopper or grasscollector on the mower, when you empty it out you’ll have a fantastic mix of grass clippings and chopped leaves. On beds and borders you’ll usually end up hand picking, or if time and energy is in short supply you could invest in a leaf vacuum or a leaf blower (and this can, of course, be used on most drives and paths, and lawns too).

Great, so you spend a lot of time and effort collecting up all these leaves. Then what? Don’t take them to the tip or make a bonfire: make leaf mould. It is as easy as anything and makes a fantastic soil mulch or conditioner…for free!

Leaves are best rotted down on their own (they take longer to decompose than the rest of the stuff in your compost heap and need less air and warmth), so make yourself a simple and inexpensive leaf mould bin. Just drive four stakes into the ground to make the corners of a square, and then attach chicken mesh around the outside to make a cage. Stack the leaves in, tread or firm them, add some water if they are dry, then more water if the weather remains dry…and then leave them be. If you can chop larger or tougher leaves (like horse chestnut) up first, they’ll rot down much faster - either mow them with the lawnmower or ‘chop’ them with a sharp spade. It is worth avoiding very spiky leaves (the spines seem to withstand rotting and get you later!), and any that are very leathery and tough - mainly

evergreens such as holly, laurel and camellia, or those from sycamore and plane. If you want to speed the process up you can add a leaf mould activator, which is available from garden centres.

If space, time or money is short then you can also make leaf mould in a bin liner or other bag. Choose a good quality bin liner - not a really thin one - and cram it full of leaves, again adding water and/or activator if you wish. Then stab a few holes in the bag with a garden fork, loosely fold over the top and weigh it down with a brick. Bin liners full of leaves can be hidden anywhere that you have the space - perhaps behind the shed, garage or greenhouse. If you don’t like the idea of black plastic, then there are now some lovely jute mesh bags which can be crammed full of leaves and act as a perfect container whilst the leaf mould is forming, but will eventually rot down and add to the useful material you produce. You can see these on my website www.pippagreenwood. com/products.

Whichever method you use you should have a useable product in 1218 months, but leave it a bit longer and it will be even better!

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Hobbies What your brain can gain from a musicmaking hobby

By Kate McLelland When did you last pick up a musical instrument and play a piece of music from beginning to end? Last week? Last month? Last year?

Sadly for most people the answer is quite likely to be: “Not since I was a child.”

Musicians are most likely to develop their abilities during childhood. It’s the ideal time to learn basic skills such as reading music and playing an instrument, but as children turn into teenagers it’s not unusual to find that the pleasures of learning and playing are sacrificed to the pressures of taking exams, studying at college or university and – eventually – taking up fulltime work.

Although it may be hard to find the time to make music as a busy adult, much attention has recently been focused on the physiological benefits of learning to play an instrument.

For example, a study based on 157 sets of twins discovered that those who were able to make music were 33% less likely to suffer from dementia.

Recent research has also suggested that playing music can improve listening skills, encourage better self-discipline, help with memory and even increase the IQ of both children

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and adults. In 2009 the University of Zurich conducted research with people aged 65 and over and discovered that playing an instrument for an hour a week produced strong changes in the brain.

So whether you’re returning to an instrument you once loved to play, or learning for the first time, you can enjoy your hobby in the knowledge that you’re not just bringing pleasure to others through your music, you are enhancing your brain’s capabilities.

If you’re feeling insecure about your musical skills, those first few steps towards learning (or returning to) a musical instrument will be crucial. There are many resources out there, so take your time exploring the options to find a solution that’s tailor-made for your level of skill and experience.

If you live in a city you may be able to access adult education services. Pick up a prospectus at your local library or search online to find a suitable course.

Some adult learning institutes let you try a taster session so you can decide if the lessons are appropriate before you book an entire course.

Alternatively, find a local tutor by searching the Music Teachers UK website (www.

musicteachers.co.uk). This organisation offers a free service to help musicians with every aspect of education and performance and the site provides some valuable information, including a helpful guide to selecting a music teacher.

If you are returning to music and have retained some basic (if rusty) skills, you might enjoy joining up with a local amateur music group, or even putting together a group from scratch. Making Music (www. makingmusic.org.uk) helps its members to set up, run and develop music groups in their communities.

The BBC’s website also provides some useful links, including resources to help you learn to read music, explore local courses and even find an amateur orchestra in your area (www.bbc.co.uk/learning/ subjects/music.shtml).

Whatever your interest in music, whether it’s performing to concert level or joining an amateur ukulele orchestra, it can be a hugely rewarding hobby. Apart from the hours of pleasure you’ll get from playing, science suggests that your brain is likely to stay sharp well into old age.

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Rejections The first time you get a rejection from an agent or publisher, it’s akin to being told your dog is ugly, or that your favourite child is an underachiever. Of course, the devil’s in the detail. Remember, it’s only your work that’s being rejected.

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When you’re the victim of a literary cime you need to turn detective (and it took Agatha Christie five years to do that in print, by the way). Does the letter give you any clues?

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The Game Season is nearly here: what a choice!

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f you’re into the finer tastes of food, this really is an exciting time of year.

The Game Season is fast approaching and the list of delicacies has been getting longer all the time. October is maybe one of the high points of the season, when pheasants, the classic game birds, usually become available.

The traditional way to cook pheasants is to roast them, ideally having brushed them first with oil and several crushed cloves of garlic. The birds need only 20-30 minutes in the oven, but the thighs need testing with a skewer. If the juices run clear, they’re done, and just need 15 minutes’ rest before serving.

Other equally flavoursome choices of game include grouse, partridges, guinea fowl and mallards. Not to mention the humble, but not to be despised, wood pigeon.

But we mustn’t forget our wild venison, which is also in its proper season right now. At Jennings we’ve been supplying our customers with the finest cuts for some weeks. It’s a truly royal treat for any table. What used to be the preserve of royalty and the nobility can now be relished by all.

Our venison is royal in more senses than one, because it all comes from Balmoral on Royal Deeside, where our long-term suppliers have the sole rights to the venison on the Estate.

If you haven't tried our venison yet, don’t hold back; the quality of the meat is unsurpassed. It’s naturally lean, low in cholesterol and a good source of iron and vitamins. We recommend loin of venison for a roasting joint, and shoulder for long slow cooking in a stew or casserole. Or why not try our very own venison sausages, renowned for their texture and taste?

Another game favourite is the ever-useful, ever-flavourful rabbit. Preparing it is very simple. Once the carcass is cut into the main joints the meat can be braised for about two hours in a deep pan with a lid with a bottle of red wine. Yes, a whole bottle! If the meat isn’t completely covered by the wine, you can add some water or stock.

Not only is the meat succulent to die for, but the gravy is full of flavour, too!

So there’s plenty of special offerings to whet your appetite at the moment. With so many good things on offer, it’s going to be really difficult choosing! Or, we’ll be happy to advise you at any time!

Best wishes Alan C D Jennings and Sons Traditional Quality Butchers since 1962 146 Ewell Road Surbiton KT6 6HE 020 8399 4870

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Chinese Roast Pork with Vegetable Fried Rice Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes, plus marinating

Serves 4

Lean and tender pork fillet (also called tenderloin) is a great cut of meat for family suppers as it cooks fairly quickly and slices beautifully.

Ingredients: • 500g pork fillet (also called pork tenderloin) • 3 tbsp hoi sin sauce • 3 tbsp soy sauce • 225g easy cook long grain rice • 2 tsp vegetable oil • 2 carrots, peeled and diced • � red pepper, deseeded and diced • 6 spring onions, trimmed and chopped • 4 tbsp tinned sweetcorn kernels, drained • 50g frozen peas, thawed • 1 large egg, beaten

TIP You can add a bit of extra heat to the marinade with a finely chopped red chilli pepper or a few crushed dried chilli flakes, if liked.

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Place the pork fillet in a shallow dish. Mix together the hoi sin sauce and 1 tbsp of the soy sauce and spread over the pork fillet.

Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 12 hours. Remove from the fridge and stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C / Fan 180°C / Gas Mark 6.

Place the pork fillet on a rack set over a roasting tin. Pour 600ml water into the base of the tin (this helps to keep the pork moist during cooking). Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until just cooked through. Cover with foil and leave to rest in a warm place for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the rice in a large pan of boiling, salted water for 8-10 minutes until just tender. Drain well. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok and fry the carrots for 5 minutes.

Add the pepper, spring onions, peas and sweetcorn and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the cooked rice and beaten egg and cook over a high heat, stirring all the time, for 1-2 minutes, or until the rice is piping hot and the egg has just set. Stir in the remaining soy sauce and season with freshly ground black pepper. Use a sharp knife to slice the pork fillet and serve on a bed of the hot vegetable rice.

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If a pilot acted in a similar fashion, throwing the jet out of the gate and speeding along the taxiway, we would surely shout about airline safety.

Contrasting this with the free-for-all car parks and the same high potential for an accident, there really is no difference.

We rightfully expect the airlines to look after us but, when it comes to driving, it’s our responsibility to look after the safety of ourselves and other road users.

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by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk Whether long, short or in-between, afro, curly, wavy or straight, our hair is one of the first things people notice about us. The right style can detract from imperfections, and tells the world a little something about our personality. It can make us more self-assured; more confident in the workplace and social situations. And, of course, it’s not just about the cut; having the right tools in your arsenal at home can make all the difference.

I have a confession – until recently I didn’t own a hairbrush. I just used my daughter’s, which is shaped like Hello Kitty, but does the job.

Thankfully, now I am the proud owner of a Wet Brush, the US’s bestselling hairbrush, which detangles wet or dry hair like a dream. My daughter is also a fan, as it doesn’t pull as much, which is making mornings rather more pleasant. The Wet Brush costs £11.99 from www. cultbeauty.co.uk.

If you only make one change to your haircare regime, swap to a gentler, more natural shampoo. Most high street shampoos contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, which can strip your hair of essential oils, leaving it limp and lifeless. A gentler alternative is Green People Quinoa & Artichoke Shampoo and Conditioner (£9.95 each), which are designed to nourish and protect damaged hair. The quinoa and artichoke leaf work together to condition, minimise frizz, strengthen and protect from UV radiation.

Curly and coily haired women have cause to celebrate, with the release of Aveda Be Curly Co-Wash, £17.50, which cleanses hair, while preserving moisture and minimising frizz.

The key ingredients are organic babassu oil and baobab oil. Subrina Kidd, Aveda UK’s Textured

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Hair Specialist, explains, “Regular cleansing shampoos can often leave hair looking and feeling dry and brittle – this low-lather, sulfate-free formula will refresh and revive the hair texture or curl pattern without removing necessary moisture. To avoid tangling, sub-divide the hair into four sections, massage the Co-Wash into each section, comb through and then rinse thoroughly.”

Looking for a salon-style deep conditioning treatment? Try Philip Kingsley Geranium & Neroli Elasticizer, £31.50, a pre-shampoo conditioning treatment that contains neroli, geranium, lavender, rose and orange oils. The Elasticizer has been around for a few years now, and has won numerous awards and accolades. This new version looks set to be just as successful, as it leaves hair soft, bouncy and easier to style. While you can just apply it a few minutes before showering, for best results lather it on before bed. It may seem pricey, but a little goes a long way, so you’ll get a fair few weekly treatments from each jar.

Intensive conditioning treatments tend to work best if you cover up with a shower cap. Of course, you could just pick up a simple see-through one for a couple of pounds, but how much more fun is this one from The Vintage Cosmetic Company?

Lot of brands have limited edition products out for breast cancer awareness at the moment. One of our favourites is Origins Pink Ribbon Make A Difference Rejuvenating Hand Treatment, £19.50. It’s really rich, with extracts of Rose of Jericho and meadowfoam seed oil, so ideal for dry, dehydrated hands. What’s more, £5 from each sale will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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Health Understanding Psoriasis

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk World Psoriasis Day on 29th October aims to increase awareness and understanding of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, which affect around 1.8 million people in the UK. What is PsOriasis?

Psoriasis is an immune disorder that affects the skin, commonly causing crusty, red patches of skin with a silvery, scaly surface on the scalp, lower back, elbows or knees, although they can appear elsewhere. Severity varies from person to person and sufferers may experience calmer periods alternated with flare-ups. tyPes Of PsOriasis Plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris) This accounts for around 80% of cases, causing ‘plaques’: dry, red lesions with a scaly, silver surface that may be itchy or sore.

Nail psoriasis This causes discolouration, or small dents in the nails and in severe cases, crumbling. scalp psoriasis Red patches with thick silver scales appear over parts or the whole of the scalp, sometimes causing severe itching or temporary hair loss.

Guttate psoriasis Guttate psoriasis causes tiny sores on the chest, arms, legs and scalp and is more common amongst young people, often occurring after a streptococcal throat infection.

Inverse (flexural) psoriasis This causes large, smooth red patches in skins creases, e.g. at the groin, armpits, under the breasts and between the

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buttocks.

Pustular psoriasis Pustular psoriasis is rare.

Generalised pustular psoriasis (von Zumbusch psoriasis) causes pustules over a wide area, often in cycles of a few days or weeks, and can cause fever, weight loss and fatigue. Palmoplantar pustular psoriasis affects the palms and soles; pustules gradually become brown, scaly spots that peel, but may reappear every few days or weeks.

Acropustulosis affects fingers and toes, sometimes causing nail deformities. Pustules burst, leaving bright red areas that later become scaly or ooze. erythrodermic psoriasis Erythrodermic psoriasis is rare, affecting nearly the whole body.

It can cause intense itching or burning and protein and fluid loss, leading to complications such as infection, dehydration, heart failure, hypothermia and malnutrition.

PsOriatic arthritis (Psa) Rarely, this appears before skin psoriasis, but usually develops after. It causes pain and swelling in joints and connective tissue and is most common in the hands and feet, but may also affect the knees, ankles, hips and lower back.

WhO Gets PsOriasis?

Psoriasis appears more often at 15-30 years old and 50-60 years old. Some sufferers may have a hereditary disposition to it, as one in three have a relative with the condition.

What causes PsOriasis?

The immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin cells, accelerating their renewal cycle

to just three to seven days and causing a build-up of skin cells that creates psoriasis lesions. Triggers such as stress, throat infections, excessive alcohol, skin injuries, smoking, some medications, hormonal changes and other immune disorders can initiate or worsen symptoms. hOW is PsOriasis DiaGNOseD? Usually visual examination is sufficient, but sometimes a small skin sample is necessary to determine the exact type. You may be referred to a dermatologist (or rheumatologist if psoriatic arthritis is suspected. hOW is PsOriasis treateD? Topical treatments are tried first, including corticosteroids, vitamin D analogues, Dithranol, retinoids, Calcineurin inhibitors and coal tar. You may also receive phototherapy, which involves exposing your skin to specific types of ultraviolet light. Severe cases may be treated with oral or injectable medications.

PsOriasis suPPOrt the Psoriasis association: http://psoriasis-association. org.uk/ Email: mail@psoriasisassociation.org.uk Telephone: 08456 760076 (local rate) Psoriasis and Psoriatic arthritis alliance (PaPaa): www.papaa.org Email: info@papaa.org Tel: 01923 672837 9:30am - 4:30pm weekdays

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Fall In October, nature puts on a magnificent show for us to wonder at, as the trees shed their leaves in glorious Technicolor. As the nights draw in and the ‘Fall’ is upon us, snuggle up with a good book about those silent giants standing guard in the garden.

Eucalyptus - Murray Bail Written by an Australian author this is a modern fairy tale about the widower Holland and his beautiful daughter, Ellen. She, along with his vast collection of eucalyptus trees are his two most prized possessions and when Ellen turns nineteen, Holland reveals that he will permit her to marry the man who can successfully identify all the varieties of gum trees on his property. Of course, Ellen’s not too pleased with the plan, and doesn’t think much of all the suitors who show up at the estate. That is, until a mysterious stranger appears and her curiosity suddenly gets the better of her.

The Lie Tree - Frances Hardinge Faith’s father is found dead, and under mysterious circumstances, leaving Faith determined to get to the bottom of what happened. What she finds is a set of drawings that lead her to a strange tree that seems to flourish and grow when lies are whispered to it, and there are plenty of mistruths to go around in this tiny island community. The Lie Tree’s fruits bear hidden secrets and Faith will have her work cut out to try and separate the truth from the poisonous fiction.

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Snow Falling on Cedars David Guterson Set in the remote and isolated Puget Sound in America’s Pacific Northwest, Snow Falling on Cedars is the story of a remote community rocked by the murder of a local fisherman.

San Piedro Island is not the sort of place you want to make enemies, and when JapaneseAmerican, Kabuo Miyamoto is accused, it becomes clear that among the beautiful and dense cedars lies a painful history.

It’s a wonderfully atmospheric book that’s full of suspense and tragedy. A great read for a wet autumnal day.

Eats, Shoots and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation - Lynne Truss This might be cheating a little, and it’s not strictly about trees or leaves, but it is about branches of English grammar and the panda of the title that’s getting a bad rap because of some dodgy punctuation.

Never again will we be afraid to use colons and semicolons but thanks to Truss, we will embrace them. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt frustrated by unnecessary commas on menus; for anyone who has shuddered when the incorrect ‘your’ is used by a friend or colleague in an email; for anyone for whom standing in the queue at the ‘ten items or

less’ (FEWER!) checkout in the supermarket is simply torture.

Read, digest and enjoy.

The Giving Tree - Shel Silverstein A boy grows up and the Giving Tree gives all that she has to help raise him. At first he climbs and plays on her trunk.

When he, known only as ‘Boy’ turns into a teenager he needs some money and so the tree suggests that he pick and sell her apples. And so this relationship between the two of them continues, right into the old man’s dotage. Each time the tree helps Boy we are told, “And the tree was happy”. It’s an enchanting story to read to children, or simply to treasure for yourself.

The Faraway Tree - Enid Blyton The Magic Faraway Tree is actually the second story in Enid Blyton’s series, coming after The Enchanted Wood, and is much-loved by children and adults the world over. Joe, Beth and Frannie have moved into to a new house and they discover this fantastic place that is right on their doorstep. They quickly make friends with Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy and are transported to different lands and places. The series is a cult classic and it’s like a big bear hug on a chilly October evening.

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QUIZ SOLUTIONS CROSSWORD SOLUTION

TWO MINUTE TRIAL SOLUTION 3 LETTERS elf, fer, fie, fir, fit, ire, lei, let, lie, ref, ret, tie.

4 Letters felt, file, fire, flit, fret, left, lief, lier, life, lift, lire, lite, rife, rile, rite, tier, tile, tire.

5 LETTERS filer, filet, flier, flirt, lifer, litre, refit, relit, rifle, tiler.

6 LETTERS filter, lifter, trifle.

HIDATO SOLUTION

WORD LADDER ANSWER (This is one solution, there may be others)

BLUE glue glut gout goat goad GOLD

WORDSEARCH ANSWER It is Halloween, dress up & scare people. Author unknown

CODEWORD SOLUTION

WORDWHEEL ANSWER ARBORETUM CHILDREN’S PAGE There are 7 words in the grid bed, book, clock, crab, rucksack, shoes, torch.

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What’s on in October:-

Stoptober Month; Black History Month Breast Cancer Month; Lupus Aware Month National Prevent Bullying Month

Events in September 25th Macmillan Biggest Coffee Morning. Sign up for a free kit: coffee.macmillan.org.uk 26th Surbiton Festival: Market stalls along Victoria Road & side streets, displays, activi

ties.Theme is ‘Hats’, so come along in whatever takes your fancy! Promotes local

charities.

Fircroft Centre Summer Fayre, 11.30am-2.30pm at Fircroft Centre 96 Ditton Road,

Surbiton. Variety of stalls, bric-a-brac, tombola, face painting, good as new,

refresh ments, cakes & side shows. Entrance 50p adults, children free.

27th Celebrate Harvest Festival with Pearly Kings & Queens parade from Guildhall City of

London, to St Mary-le-Bow Church. www.pearlysociety.co.uk

Events in October:

1-31 October: London Restaurant Festival. Fabulous foodie events and special menus.

www.londonrestaurantfestival.com 3rd Staying Safe Event, 10am, St Mark’s Church Hall. Expert Personal Safety tips.

alison.mcwhinnie@gmail.com for more information and to book your place.

4th Cancer Research UK Race for Life, Women only Marathon 7-11th Backcare Awareness Week 9-15th Baby Loss Awareness Week, links with International Pregnancy & Infant Loss

Awareness Day on 15th October 10th World Mental Health Day

Mum2Mum Market- Baby & Children’s nearly new sale St Mark’s Church Hall, 2-4pm

for info: janine@mum2mummarket.co.uk or www.mum2mummarket.co.uk 10-2 Nov Fright Nights at Thorpe Park 11th Garmin Kingston Fun Run Challenge, www.humanrace.co.uk

Royal Parks’ Foundation Half Marathon 12-18th Chocolate Week 14-17th Frieze Art Fair in Regent’s Park 16-18th The Chocolate Show at Olympia, Tickets available at the door, or on line at:

www.seetickets.com/tour/chocolate-show 17th Surbiton Farmers’ Market 18th Surbiton Ski Sunday, The Seething Luge and The King’s Soup 21-23rd The Upstage Theatre presents ‘Laughter in the Dark’ by Victor Lucas. 7.45pm at

Arthur Cotterell Theatre, Kingston College. Tkts £10 from Peter Cooke

0208 390 0334/ 07962 843 566 or petercooke122@btinternet,com 23rd Wear it Pink Day in aid of Breast Cancer 23-7 Nov Kingston Camera Club Exhibition Kingston Museum, 24th American Themed Block Party in Regent’s Street, in aid of NFL International Games 24-31st Surbiton Arts Group 2015 Autumn Exhibition of our artists’ work. Surbiton Library,

Annexe, opens Sat 24th 2-5pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am - 5pm Closed Wed.

Entry free, paintings & cards available to buy.

24-2 Nov Howl’o’ween at Chessington World of Adventure 25th British Summer Time ends

Regent Street is closed to traffic to celebrate the NFL games at Wembley Stadium 28-17 Dec Get Back to Work group at Tolworth Community Library every week 14.30-16.00 31st Halloween

Bug Busting Day

Regent Street Motor Show, the street will be closed to traffic as cars from 1905

onwards will be on display Until 31st December: Royal School of Needlework Whitework Exhibition at Hampton Court

Palace on set days each month & pre-booking is essential. Tours 1.5 hrs, Tkts £16pp,

groups welcome. tel: 020 3166 6941, visit: www.royal-needlework.org.uk Until 1st Nov: Plantastic at Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill. Adult £6.50, Child

£3.50, Family £16.50. Times 10.30 - 17.30. www.horniman.ac.uk Until 17th Dec IT Buddy Sessions at Surbiton Library, Fortnightly, 10-12 Free

Knitwits Knitting Group at Surbiton Library, every week, 11-12.30 Free Until 31st Dec Star Wars at Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road, 9.30 - 5.30 M-F; 9-6 Sat &

Sun. From £22 www.starwars.madametussauds.com/london/en

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What’s On/Local Events

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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

Oasis daytime group for over 60s at Emmanuel Church, Grand Avenue, Tolworth. Plenty of opportunity to chat, play games, do puzzles. Meeting, Weds 21st includes a 5 minute Biblebased talk. Meetings on Wednesdays fortnightly, at 2.30pm. Tel: 020 8390 6631.

Open Door: Alternate Thursdays, 2.45 - 4.30pm, 1st, 15th & 29th 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 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 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 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 The Kingston upon Thames Festival of the Performing Arts invites applications from perfprmers of all ages for the 82nd Competitive Festival: 6th Nov - 12th Dec 2015, (Pianoforte, Dance, Speech & Drama, Instrumental, South-Asian music, Vocal). Check the website for application deadline!! http://www.kingstonperformingarts.co.uk 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 Talking of Trains in Surbiton: Programme of talks at Surbiton Library Hall, each Wednesday evening from 23rd 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

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Sunday 25th October 2015

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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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Did you know there is an association in Hook?

Our Association was founded over 50 years ago and is run by volunteers, can provide a wide range of composts, fertilisers, seeds and other gardening products at not-for-profit prices to our members. We support gardeners and allotment holders.

We currently have full and half plots available to rent. Contact: John on 07807 300 749 Membership is £2.50 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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Tues 3rd Nov: The eminent historian, Dr David Stone, will give a lecture on “Esher in the 13th Century”.

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