October 2018 ISSUU 132

Month:October 2018 Issue No: 132 Independent monthly community news and business directory for KT5 & KT6

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lready, the weather is turning Autumnal. The leaves are falling, the heating thermostat is twitching, and the cats are staying in at night! The seasons are changing.

This is another Autumn edition, which only means that Christmas will soon be here.. I know, where does the year go?

So if you are organising any events or promotions for November through to January, then send those details in soon.

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We have some new advertisers in this issue, so I hope you can use them all if not some. But if you do have someone working in your home or business, that is not in the magazine, please pass on our details. That way they will get more customers, hopefully.

Please remember your pets, and those of your neighbours at the end of the month.

Halloween and Guy Fawkes night often mean fireworks. Please let your neighbours know if you are having a bonfire party, and keep all pets indoors, And do please check the bonfire for sleeping hedgehogs!

Whether you are out Trick or Treating with your children, or having a party, be sure to stay safe and enjoy yourselves!

Remember to turn your clocks back at the end of the month!

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Short Story The Nervous Goldfish “Are you Joan?” A breathless young man in a cagoule approached with a small dog in tow.

“Yes.” Joan, about to walk into the dentists, was caught off guard.

“I’ve found your dog.” He thrust the lead into her hand, before sprinting off down the path.

“Thank you,” she called automatically, even though she didn’t own a dog.

Joan looked at the dog, who looked up at Joan. She guessed it was some sort of chihuahua. It was not a pretty dog. Its teeth couldn’t make up their mind which direction to point in, and its fur stuck out as though it had built up a considerable amount of static electricity. Joan could sympathise, she had exactly the same trouble with her own hair.

“You’re an ugly little thing aren’t you?” she said, but not unkindly. The dog gave a bored whine as though it was sick to death of hearing about it.

“Let’s have a look to see who you really belong to.” Joan crouched to examine the copper disc attached to the dog’s collar. The dog dutifully waited.

The name tag had just one word engraved on it – ‘Joan’.

“It seems we’ve got something in common,” Joan said, stroking Joan behind the ears. What sort of person, she wondered, called their dog Joan?

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She was running late for her check-up.

Should she take the dog in with her? They’d started charging people for late arrivals; she’d thought this was a good idea but never thought she would be one of the offenders.

What was the dentist’s policy on dogs she wondered? She knew he was an animal lover.

The last time she visited for a particularly harrowing scale and polish, he’d told her he had lots of pets and he liked to name them after his patients.

Joan studied canine Joan who yawned idly, all her wonky teeth on display. Was this the dentist’s dog? It’s true she’d always regretted not getting dental braces as a girl, but surely it was unkind to name this scruffy dog after her?

“Come on Joan,” she said firmly, “I’m taking you back to where you belong.”

The dog trotted cheerfully after her, showing neither familiarity nor fear as they marched through the door into the dentist’s reception area.

“You’re cutting it fine,” Melissa, the receptionist, said sternly, “I was about to mark you as late.”

“That would be a bit rich, considering.” Joan summoned all her righteous indignation.

“And I don’t appreciate people making fun of my teeth.”

Melissa looked genuinely confused. “I wasn’t aware I was,” she answered.

Joan was on the warpath.

“Why, then, has the dentist named a pet after me?”

Melissa blushed. “If it’s any consolation,” she said soothingly, “we’re all very fond of Joan the goldfish.”

“Goldfish?” Joan stuttered.

“In the waiting room aquarium,” Melissa said sweetly. “He called her after you, because, like you, she’s a bit nervous.”

“Everyone’s nervous at the dentist’s!” Joan said indignantly. “Then who does this Joan belong to?”

Melissa leaned across the counter and frowned at Joan the dog, who was chewing her lead.

“I’m going to hazard a guess,” Melissa said, “I bet she belongs to the gentleman over there.” She nodded towards a well-dressed man with his back to them leafing through a copy of ‘Hello’ magazine. “I said he couldn’t bring his dog in, so he tied her up outside.”

Joan went pale.

“Do you know him?” Melissa asked.

“He’s my hairdresser.” Joan ran a hand through her nest of hair.

“How flattering,” Melissa flicked her silken hair and smiled, “to have so many pets named after you.”

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

Want to save for your children? What are the options? the money once it has been deposited.

• This tax year (2018/19) the savings limit is £4,260 for each account.

• There is no tax to pay on the interest or investment returns in a Junior ISA. Putting money aside for your children is a great way to offer them a little security as they get older. You do not need to save a huge amount – even a few pounds each week adds up to a nice little nest egg over time.

You can teach younger children good money management skills by offering a little more pocket money as long as they save the extra amount. If they are old enough, get them involved in choosing a savings account and physically putting the money into it each month.

Junior ISA There are two types of ISA for children – a Cash Junior ISA, and a Stocks and Shares Junior ISA. They are available if your child is under-18 and living in the UK. The money in a Junior ISA belongs to your child and is locked away until their 18th birthday, when the account upgrades to an adult ISA. Unlike other savings accounts aimed at children, you will not have access to

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Friendly Society taxexempt plan A child tax-exempt savings plan offers a guaranteed minimum tax-free lump sum at the end of the term from a share-based investment fund. This type of account is designed for saving over a relatively long period of time – usually 10-25 years.

• You can currently save £270 a year if you make ad hoc deposits, or £25 a month if it is on a regular basis.

• Charges vary between Friendly Societies so it is worth shopping around.

NS&I Premium Bonds Premium Bonds are an easy and very popular way to save money for a child. Instead of earning interest, each £1 bond you purchase has its own number that is entered into a prize draw each month and could win between £25 and £1 million.

• You need to buy a minimum of £100 in Premium Bonds, with the maximum amount

that can be held being £50,000.

• Prizes totalling more than £2million are paid out each month.

Child pension You can set up a pension fund for your child and transfer it to them when they reach the age of 18. Starting a child pension offers a little stability when they become an adult, and gives them a valuable head start in their retirement savings.

• The government tops up each contribution you make into a pension by 25% (up to a total of £2,880 in 2018/19), which considerably increases its overall value over time.

• You can still contribute more than £2,880, but it will not attract the government’s topup.

However you decide to put money aside for your child, your attitude to risk may guide the decision as to whether to save or invest. You will also need to consider any fees and charges if you decide that investing is the preferable option. www.moneyadviceservice. org.uk/en/articles/childrenssavings-options www.gov.uk/junior-individualsavings-accounts www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/ national-savings-andinvestment-products#toc-2

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Beauty Beauty Bargains

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

Everyone loves a bargain.

Check out our top finds, from supermarket own-brands to discounted goodies…

Beauty Pie’s products are made by the same laboratories that supply lots of high-end brands, but they’re a whopping 85% cheaper.

Bestsellers include the Wide Eyes Mascara (members’ price £3.92), Futurelipstick Luxe Shine (members’ price £3.50) and Plantastic Micropeeling Super Drops (members’ price £6.80). There is a £10 monthly membership fee, but you’ll easily save that with just one or two products. Why not club together with friends and split the fee and postage costs?

See www.beautypie.com.

Your kitchen cupboard could be a treasure trove of DIY beauty ingredients, such as olive oil, brown sugar and coconut oil. For softer skin, cut the foot out of an old pair of tights, pop a handful of porridge oats into it and tie a knot to secure them in place. Add the oat bundle to the bath as it’s running and enjoy a long, relaxing soak. Oats are a real multi-tasker – they cleanse, moisturise, exfoliate and soothe irritation. They can even help to treat eczema and other itchy skin conditions. And, as a bag of organic porridge oats costs less than £2 in Tesco, each oat bundle will cost you just a few pence.

Have a walk down the beauty aisle when you’re doing the weekly shop.

Take George at Asda’s Long Lasting Nail Polish in Rich List.

It’s a delicious nude metallic and costs just £2 – see www.asda.com.

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Discount stores are handy for essentials such as shower gel and nail files, as well as budget makeup brands and fragrances. I found Dolce & Gabbana’s The One Essence in Home Bargains for £24.99 (RRP £68.50), www. homebargains.co.uk.

High-street clothes stores often sell reasonably priced own-brand cosmetics.

Sets tend to offer the best value (as long as you’re likely to use all the products). Next’s All In One Makeup Palette is a great buy. It’s available in two colourways – Natural and Glamour.

For £12 you get a bronzer, highlighter, two blushers and three eyeshadows. They’re housed in an expensive-looking gold compact, complete with mirror. See www.next.co.uk.

There’s often very little difference between baby wipes and makeup wipes, aside from the cost. Look for natural, biodegradable, unperfumed baby wipes, such as Earth Friendly Baby Gentle Aloe Vera Wipes.

You get 72 wipes for £3.20, compared to 50 Clinique Take the Day Off Wipes for £13.40.

Luxury aspirations but budget bank balance? Try TK Maxx. You never know what brands are going to be in stock, but when I browsed I found a fair few bargains. Particular highlights were an Aromatherapy Associates Moisturiser for £16.99 (RRP £50), a Bellapierre Extreme Concealing Kit for £14.99 (RRP £65) and a L’Oreal Lumino Contrast Mask for £16.99 (RRP £54). Other brands on sale included Crabtree & Evelyn, Rodial, Guerlain and Miller Harris. If you get a kick from saving big, try searching the beauty category on the www.tkmaxx.com website and sort by ‘RRP saving’.

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Health

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

Achieving A Better Work-Life Balance

1st – 5th October is National Work Life Week, focusing on how employees and employers can improve work-life balance.

Research undertaken by campaign organisers Working Families found that: • Half of parents feel their work-life balance causes stress.

• One in ten is ready to resign (without another job).

• Seven out of ten parents work at home in the evenings or weekends, due to increasing workloads, organisational culture and manager attitudes.

But working long hours is bad for us. Research by Public Health expert Prof Mika Kivimäki showed that people working 55 hours or more per week have a 33% higher risk of stroke and a 13% higher risk of coronary heart disease than those working a 35 to 40-hour week.

Experts suggest this is probably due to prolonged sitting, stress, less time for exercise and less time for relaxation and healthy eating.

So, how can employees achieve a better work-life balance and how can employers help?

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Employees: Think Flexibility The Working Families study showed that half of people in the UK want to work flexibly but fewer than one in ten jobs advertised offer flexible working.

• Discuss your requirements and possible solutions with your employer, such as flexible working, changing work times, reducing your hours or working fully or partially from home.

Self-employment may appeal but be warned: it has its downsides and doesn’t suit everyone. Finding work, selling your skills, doing your own book-keeping and admin, taking sole responsibility for the quality and completion of projects, avoiding distractions and motivating yourself can be overwhelming, stressful and lonely.

Know when to say no and when to down tools (resist opening work-related emails after hours).

Get enough sleep. Working into the night is ultimately counter-productive as your memory, response time and concentration will all suffer.

You’re also putting yourself at great risk of mental and physical health issues.

Prioritise tasks and break them down into smaller steps to stay on track, avoid being overwhelmed and have a feeling of achievement.

Employers: Listen to Your Employees To become a more flexible employer: • Investigate how technology could help your employees work from home or while travelling, using Cloud-based services to access real-time financial data, message colleagues and collaborate on projects online.

• Listen to employee requests regarding flexible working etc. with an open mind, but also express your concerns so that they can address them. A trial period allows both parties to see how well a new working pattern performs in practice.

• Consider offering job-share options.

You should also consider the well-being of your employees and ensure you’re meeting your legal obligations to them.

• Do they get their statutory breaks in a place away from their workstation?

• Do you signpost or offer mental and physical health services?

• Do you ensure equipment is positioned correctly to avoid physical strain and fatigue?

• Are employees encouraged to speak up if they feel the demands placed on them are too great?

Research shows that happier, healthier employees are more productive and loyal, so caring about their wellbeing is not just altruistic – it makes good business sense as well.

To find out more, visit www.workingfamilies.org.uk.

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Life Begins R-E-S-P-E-C-T … is it too much to ask?

“All I’m askin’ for is a little respect.” The words of Aretha Franklin’s song, first released in 1967, may be about a cheating boyfriend, but so powerful is the emotion behind the music that these days it has become an anthem for individuals and groups who feel disrespected by society.

If you were young at the time when Aretha’s single reached No. 1 in the charts, and are now in your sixties or seventies, you may find yourself wondering where the respect for old age has gone.

Once upon a time, according to Pulitzer-prize winning author Jared Diamond, respecting your elders and betters was a matter of survival. During his life-long study of traditional societies and their attitudes towards older people, Diamond – an award-winning professor from ULCA in America – has observed that elders who are no longer able to contribute fully to community life still command respect because of their ability to recall information that is important to the tribe.

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“Older people in traditional societies have a huge significance that would never occur to us in our modern, literate societies,” Diamond has claimed.

“In traditional societies without writing, older people are the repositories of information. It’s their knowledge that spells the difference between survival and death for their whole society.”

Nowadays – in an age of information overload – it seems that older voices are neither heeded nor needed. Sadly, at a time when healthcare advances are allowing people to live longer and the world has more wise and experienced senior citizens than ever before, older people are having to fight for the respect they believe is their due.

young people today when he says: “Respect should be a choice and not a forced thing ... personally, I’m not going to respect someone just because they tell me to.”

Angie Jardine, a commentator on the website Soapboxie.com, believes that young people can still benefit from listening to the stories of parents and grandparents: “Would we have learnt anything about how a civilised society should be run if the survivors of two world wars and, in particular the Holocaust, had not told their stories to someone who listened? There is usually some tantalising nugget of information in the reminiscences of old folk from which something can be learned about the past and where we came from.”

Today it’s not just warm words of wisdom that older people bring to the table.

In 2010 the charity WRVS estimated that over-65s contributed over £40bn to the UK economy through taxes, spending power, volunteering and caring, and this figure is predicted to reach £77bn by 2030.

According to the Oxford Dictionaries, respect is “A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited So maybe, if we’re looking for by their abilities, qualities, or respect, we simply need to be achievements”. But if older more proactive in flagging up people have lost their status the good things that our caring as guardians of our communal and committed older citizens knowledge, can they demand already contribute to society. respect on the grounds of age and experience alone?

By Kate McLelland Twenty-something Lifestyle With the greatest R-E-S-P-E-C-T to blogger Michael Tawiah expresses the views of many Aretha Franklin who died in August.

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Parcels, Peculiarities and the Postal Service

replaced by the General Post Office, a genuinely public service. By this time, senders rather than recipients were paying the postage, and by 1661 letters were also being date-stamped – to mitigate complaints about delays.

Royal Mail was privatised in 2011 and the UK government sold its remaining shares in 2015, ending 499 years of public ownership.

Privacy and Peculiarity Long before the internet, retaining privacy in communication while ensuring security was problematic.

Oliver Cromwell’s Principal Secretary of State, John Thurloe, regularly intercepted mail for intelligence purposes, but if he hadn’t, Sexby’s plot to assassinate Cromwell may never have been discovered. As for scam emails, they’re merely descendants of scam letters. In the 1870s, many US citizens received letters from someone claiming they had been given their name by a friend and offering $1,500 of ‘the best and safest’ counterfeit money for $75 of genuine cash (or a bargain $30,000 for $400).

Royal Mail Coach at The Science Museum.

Credit Martinvl, Wikimedia Commons.

It’s World Post Day on 9th October, but how was our own postal service created?

Non-Humble Beginnings A royal dispatch system existed even in Edward IV’s reign, but it was Henry VIII who created the Master of the Posts role and Brian Tuke who truly founded the service.

Tuke, who became a knight and Master of the Posts in 1516, used his experience of continental postal services and his influence to create a formal postal network. In each key town he nominated, three horses were used to transport mail. Their stable was called a post, hence our mail system’s nickname.

But this service was truly Royal Mail, solely for the King and court. Common folk had to wait for Charles I to open up the King’s Posts to everyone in 1635. Cromwell’s more formal Office of Postage covered the whole Commonwealth, but once the monarchy was restored this was

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On the other hand, Oscar Wilde, whom you might have expected to value his privacy given the times he lived in, is rumoured to have thrown his stamped letters into the street, relying on the good nature of passers-by to pick them up and post them.

Far more peculiar were the antics of Willie Reginald Bray, who was inspired to test the limits of the postal service by its own 1898 guide. Among other things, it promised to send creatures through the post, including a live bee, ‘if confined in a suitable receptacle’. Bray took a dog to the post office, which was ‘posted’ via a walk with an obliging postman, and even posted himself once. It’s also believed that in December 1899, he became the first person to send a postcard to Santa Claus Esq. Finally, while Lewis Carroll is now viewed as something of a dubious character by many, some of the advice in his letter-writing guide is still relevant today. He advised always placing a cheque or document in the envelope before you finish writing the letter, lest you forget to put it in.

Wise words indeed.

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Barmy about the British Bulldog

by Kate McLelland

With some puppies costing as much as £2,500, an English Bulldog Fan Club on Facebook with 154,000 followers and merchandise that includes t-shirts, fridge magnets, cushions and Christmas cards, it’s clear that we Brits are more than a little barmy about our bulldogs.

So what’s the reason for this enduring love affair? Over the past two hundred years our perception of this popular breed has gradually changed, as its image has transformed from feisty fighting dog to everyone’s favourite family pet.

Bulldog beginnings Nowadays, as we laugh at funny Facebook posts of bulldogs in hats, or bulldogs splayed on couches, legs outstretched in an oddly human pose, it’s hard to grasp that the ancestors of this well-loved family pet were bred to excel in vicious blood sports.

With its stocky, muscular body shape and vice-like jaw, the bulldog breed was deemed perfect for the violent sport of bull-baiting, in particular the practice of ‘pinning the bull’, where specially trained dogs were taught to bite and hold on to the captive animal’s snout.

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Bulldogs were selectively bred for this bloodthirsty pastime, which was finally banned by the Cruelty to Animals Act of 1835.

Throughout the 19th century the phrase ‘British bulldog spirit’ – as a watchword for unrelenting courage and bravery – became embedded in the public’s consciousness, and when the First World War broke out in the early 20th century, images of plucky bulldogs accompanied by slogans such as “They can’t muzzle me!” became a staple of wartime propaganda posters.

It was a strange co-incidence that the man at the forefront of British politics during the Second World War (as the country faced the very real possibility of a Nazi invasion) bore a striking resemblance to a bulldog, and a famous poster entitled ‘Holding the Line’ showed Winston Churchill’s head superimposed onto a bulldog’s body.

Brexit bulldogs During the final decades of the 20th century the bulldog breed fell out of fashion, but in 1994 a string of popular TV ads featuring Churchill (aka ‘Churchie’) – a nodding-head car mascot with a cheerful

“Ooooh yes!”/”Oooh no!” catchphrase – helped the bulldog reclaim its place in the nation’s hearts. And it was, perhaps, inevitable that as soon as the referendum vote was cast back in June 2016, the British Bulldog would be summoned out of its kennel to do battle once more, with pundits from both sides using the image to support their arguments.

The last word According to a survey conducted in 2017 and 2018, one in four of us owns a dog, but despite the enduring popularity of the English Bulldog breed, it seems that it has only managed to reach number six in the nation’s poll of most popular dogs, while –Sacre Bleu! – the French Bulldog has recently been tipped to replace the Labrador as Britain’s best-loved canine pet. As our withdrawal from the EU draws ever closer, could we be preparing to swap our 250-year-old icon of British identity for something a little more … um … European in style?

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Sweet Recipe Makes 6 Ready in 1 hour, plus cooling and chilling time

Salted Caramel, Chocolate and Chilli Tartlets

It may sound like an unusual combination but a hint of fiery chilli complements a rich chocolate dessert perfectly. Serve with a spoonful of thick cream or Greek yogurt for a really indulgent dessert.

Ingredients: • Flour, for dusting • 250g ready-made sweet shortcrust pastry • 260g jar salted caramel sauce • 25g unsalted butter • 100g dark chocolate, broken into pieces • 1 small red chilli, deseeded and chopped (see Tip) • Shredded fresh basil leaves, to decorate (optional) • Icing sugar, for dusting

TIP Blanch the chopped chilli pepper in boiling water for 1 minute, then refresh under cold water and pat dry with kitchen paper. This will remove a little of the fiery heat from the chilli. If you prefer, replace the fresh chopped chilli with a sprinkle of dried chilli flakes.

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1. Lightly dust a work surface with flour and roll out

the pastry to about 3mm thickness. Use to line six 10cm tartlet tins. Prick the bases with a fork and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas mark 6.

2. Line each tartlet tin with a circle of baking paper

and fill with baking beans. Bake blind in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes. Remove the beans and paper and bake the tarts for a further 4-5 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden. Leave to cool completely, then remove the pastry cases from the tins and place on a board.

3. Divide the salted caramel sauce between the cold tartlet pastry cases, smoothing the surfaces level with the back of a teaspoon. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

4. Place the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl

set over a pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir the mixture until smooth. Cool for 20 minutes then spread over the salted caramel filling. Chill for 1 hour or until set.

5. To serve, sprinkle the chopped chilli pepper over the set chocolate topping and scatter over the shredded basil (if using). Dust with icing sugar.

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ONE PAN LEMON AND HERB CHICKEN ROAST Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes

Serves 4

A quick and easy roast for midweek or Sunday lunch with hardly any washing up!

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/ gas mark 6. Place the butter in a bowl and beat in the garlic, mixed herbs and the zest and 1 tbsp juice from one of the lemons. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

• 50g butter, softened • 2 garlic cloves,

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chopped mixed herbs (see Tip) • 2 lemons • Salt and freshly

ground black pepper • 8 chicken thigh

portions • 500g baby potatoes,

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Ease the skin away from the chicken thigh portions and gently push about 1 tsp of the herb and garlic butter under the skin of each portion then smooth the skin back down. Place all the chicken portions in a large roasting tin.

Toss the potatoes in half the olive oil and season. Scatter around the chicken along with the rosemary sprigs. Cut the second lemon into thin wedges and nestle them in between then chicken and potatoes. Drizzle over the rest of the olive oil.

Roast in the pre-heated oven for 55 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked though and the potatoes are crisp and tender, turning the potatoes and basting the chicken with the pan juices once or twice. Serve from the roasting tin with steamed green vegetables, if liked.

TIP You can use any combination of mixed herbs for the garlic and herb butter – thyme, parsley and oregano all go particularly well with chicken. Or just choose one strongly flavoured herb such as tarragon.

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Home & Interiors Kitchen Design Basics

By Katherine Sorrell

the food preparation area between sink and hob, with sufficient worktop space to serve up a meal and with power points nearby. The dishwasher is best near the sink. Placing your hob/cooker against an exterior wall or chimney is better for easy extraction. The fridge should ideally be at the end of a run of cupboards so that family members can access it without disturbing the cook.

The Logic kitchen in high gloss white and black glass. The 3m island unit provides storage, a preparation area and somewhere to sit. Prices start at £12,000 from Rational: 0800 160 1845; rational.de/en A great kitchen can be the hub of the home.

Function is vital, especially when maximising space, and research and planning are key.

First, consider who will use the room, and how: for cooking, homework, watching TV, doing laundry? Do you want gadget storage and cupboards or open shelves? Do you have a dresser or sideboard to include? Would you prefer built-in or free-standing appliances?

A scrapbook of images (online or on paper) can help, as will a scaled plan of the kitchen on graph paper. Mark the position of doors, windows, radiators and power points, and experiment with layouts.

Next, think about colour, pattern and texture, and how to co-ordinate cupboards with worktops, flooring, lighting and tiling. Don’t forget the sink and taps, knobs and handles, the splashback and window treatments. Look at magazines and websites, talk to friends and family and visit showrooms. Check what’s included in prices and whether there is a guarantee or after-sales service. Finally, don’t skimp on fitting – a good fitter can make an average kitchen look fabulous.

Planning a kitchen Start by deciding on the sink’s position. Place

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Good kitchen design includes the ‘work triangle’, with easy movement between the cooker, sink and fridge, so draw a floor plan with lines connecting the triangle’s points and avoid obstructions between them.

Kitchen layouts Single line If your kitchen must be sited along one wall, place the sink between the fridge and hob and maximise work surface length, fitting built-in appliances below and wall units above.

Galley In a narrow kitchen ending in a window or dead end, fit a line of units and appliances along each side. Convenient but best for a one- or twoperson home.

U-shaped Efficient with plenty of storage and working space, but requires stretches of wall on three sides.

L-shaped Useful in square or rectangular kitchens and works well if two people will use the kitchen simultaneously.

Peninsula A peninsula unit at right angles to one end of a U- or L-shaped kitchen is handy as a breakfast bar or extra work surface.

Island An island gives extra storage and work space.

Make sure you can reach its centre, and plan the room so that you are not constantly walking round it.

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SAVVY IDEAS FOR KITCHEN STORAGE • Rails and wall grids are incredibly useful, and are available in a range of styles. Look for accessories such as spice racks, knife racks and hanging containers.

• Internal organisers help prevent kitchen cabinets and drawers from becoming an overflowing mess. Take some time to research the types of organiser that will be most suited to whatever you are storing, from a simple cutlery tray or knife rack to pan lid holders, spice jar inserts or dividers.

• Sometimes it helps to add extra shelves inside large cabinets, where space can easily be wasted.

If that’s not possible, buy a free-standing rack to place inside instead.

• It makes sense to store cooking utensils near the hob, whether in drawers, hanging from a rail, or just popped into a jar.

• Transparent jars are useful for storing dry food such as rice, pulses and pasta. They can create

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October is National Home Security Month Time to check out your home security Your Front Door.

A third of burglaries occur through the front door, so have a good look at your front door. Don’t just make it the focal point, make it the first line of defence to your home. Check it is of solid construction, with strong frames and good hinges. Check your letter box will not allow anyone to reach through to open the door. Fix a deadbolt lock, to approved standards.

Put in a peep hole to check callers. Ensure that any glazing by the door is of an approved standard as well. Clear any overgrowth of plants or trees, so callers at the door can be seen by your neighbours.

Especially if they are acting suspiciously.

Lock Windows.

Most windows now have locks, so make sure they are in working order and don’t keep the key in the lock, or nearby in view. Again, keep plants and overgrowth under control.

Meet Your Neighbours.

Getting to know your neighbours has its advantages. They will know the area and will probably be aware of strangers acting suspiciously. They can look after your home when you go away and vice versa.

some hedges or plants with spiteful spikes and prickles or thorns. Burglars may not be keen to get tangled in those!

Don’t Forget Sheds.

Some expensive equipment may be stored in your shed or greenhouse etc. So, remember you will need security here as well. A flimsy wooden door with an equally flimsy padlock is just an invitation. If you can afford the equipment, then consider a more substantial shed, with a proper door and lock. Or fix a security panel lock. Check the windows are secured.

Put away all your tools and equipment. Don’t leave out ladders for intruders to use or take away! Move refuse bins away from the side gates.

Put Your Valuables Away.

When we are at home, we relax.

So relaxed, that we often leave valuables out in view, laptops, computers, games etc. DON’T. Always put things away. Especially if you are going out of the house, away on holiday, or even in bed at night. Make sure that your jewellery is safely secured and that you have the details stored elsewhere or with your insurers.

Information.

Make sure that you and your family are aware of the information to contact the police; join the local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. Ask the police if someone can come round to advise on security and give you details of any activity in the area recently.

Whilst we are talking about security in the home, check with the Fire Brigade to advise on Carbon Monoxide and Smoke detectors. Check the batteries regularly.

Going Away.

Install timers for lights and radio or TV if you go away or are out in the evening. Remember to cancel the deliveries of newspapers and the milk, and any other regular deliveries. Ask your neighbour to check the letter box to ensure post is not sticking out and packages left by the door are taken indoors.

If you go away in your car, ask the neighbour to park their car on your drive. Something to think about is be wary of who you inform that you are going away!

Light Up Your Property.

Place lights around your home that are on a timer and or activated by motion sensors, both at the front and the back. An intruder would think twice if they are ‘lit up’. CCTV may be an option as well.

Purchase a Security System.

If you are able to do some DIY, then fix an alarm system, lights and strong locks etc, yourself.

Alternatively, contact a reputable Security Alarm Company Go through all your needs with them, to decide on the best form of security defence for your property. Having the alarm box and signs around your home, might deter a possible intruder.

Stay safe!

Eliminate Hiding Places.

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Gardening Beautiful Bulbs

by Pippa Greenwood multi-purpose compost for indoor bulb displays, but better still buy yourself some bulb fibre or special compost formulated for indoor bulb planting.

It’s more expensive than multi-purpose compost, but performs better in bulb bowls or other containers without drainage.

Ornaments on your windowsills and shelves are pretty enough, but why not make your house all the more special this winter with some bowls of bulbs that are really brimful of colour, perhaps with gorgeous perfume too?

You can buy ready-planted bowls of bulbs later in the year, but act now and you could soon have a stunning display at a fraction of the price.

The best bulbs are those described as ‘prepared’, which basically means they have been put through a carefully planned sequence of conditions to ensure that they flower well, reliably and uniformly indoors. Prepared bulbs are often a bit pricier but are still great value. You can also use standard bulbs

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but the results may be unpredictable. I like to use some prepared hyacinths, but just cannot help creating more bowls of nonprepared bulbs too.

Visit your local garden centre now and you should see a good array of bulbs for sale, plus all the other things you need. Special bulb bowls are a good buy, and are available in just about every colour imaginable. They’re rather like huge soup bowls, but in plastic or china. Unlike standard pots they have no drainage holes, which is better for your furniture!

You can use normal flower pots, but do make sure you put a fully waterproof container or saucer beneath each pot – or watering will prove messy later on.

You can use standard

Hyacinths for forcing are available in just about every shade imaginable – red, pink, white, cream, yellow and blue. It is best to use a single colour in any one container as there is often some variation in flowering times between the colours, and ideally you want all the flowers out simultaneously.

Specially prepared crocus, paperwhite narcissus and some other daffodil types are also available.

If you want to make some seriously low-cost bowls, then do as I do and buy a large bag of inexpensive dwarf narcissus, such as the cheerful, often multiheaded ‘Tete-a-Tete’. They work very well, as do crocuses.

Fill your bowl about one third full of compost for larger bulbs to one half full for smaller bulbs. Firm the compost gently, but don’t compact it or the

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roots of the bulbs will not penetrate it well and you’ll end up with bulbs popping out of the top of the bowl.

Position the bulbs pointed end uppermost – you can put them quite close to each other but not so close that they are touching their neighbours, and make sure they are not in contact with the sides of the bowl either.

Nestle the bulbs gently into the compost and then top up with compost so that just the noses (the pointed end from which the shoots will appear) are poking out.

Water the compost lightly, making sure it is moist but not waterlogged. Then cover the bowls loosely with a black bin liner and put them in a cool, dark

place – a cool shed, garage or cupboard under the stairs is ideal. It needs to be both dark and cool or the bulbs will not form good root systems.

Check the bowls every week or so and apply a little more water if necessary. It is time to bring the bowls out into the daylight once the shoots are about 2-3cm tall, which usually takes 3-5 weeks. Put them in a cool spot with plenty of natural daylight – a cool but frost-free greenhouse or a spare room window sill for instance. The shoots will continue to grow and develop a healthy green colour; they will now need a little more water.

Once the flower buds just start to colour up you can put your bulb bowl in a warmer room, where you will soon be able to enjoy its perfume and good looks.

If you want to give the bowl a really smart look, cover the compost with some moss or tie a seasonal ribbon around the bowl.

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Twisted Fairy Tales If you like your fairy tales more Brothers Grimm than Disney, you’re in for a treat with this lot…

The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories – Angela Carter Angela Carter is often seen as the queen of the reimagined fairy tale. In this collection, the stories are as dark, twisted and brilliantly written as they come. The main story, The Bloody Chamber, is a retelling of the French folk tale Bluebeard, which sees a young wife make a gruesome discovery in a locked room at her new husband’s house. The collection also includes retellings of Puss in Boots, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Red Riding Hood.

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He’s kept most of the content the same, but updated the language and ‘tidied them up’. The collection includes well-known tales, such as Rapunzel, Cinderella and Rumpelstiltskin, along with lesser-known stories such as Hans-My-Hedgehog and The Musicians of Bremen.

Revolting Rhymes – Roald Dahl Dahl’s childhood classic is more than 35 years old but still just as funny today. Six well-known fairy stories are reimagined in rhyme, with various twists to the tales and extra helpings of gore. Cinderella’s stepsister has her head chopped off, Red Riding Hood turns out to be a crack shot with a pistol and Jack’s mum gets eaten when she climbs the beanstalk. Great fun for kids and parents alike.

The Surface Breaks – Louise O’Neill The Surface Breaks is a feminist reimagining of The Little Mermaid. In Gaia’s world, mermaids are supposed to look good, entertain the mermen and stay subservient.

Gaia’s father, the king, rules with an iron fist. Gaia swaps her life underwater, her tail and her voice for a chance with the man she saves from a shipwreck. But is he really worth it? An intriguing, thought-provoking tale.

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Kissing the Witch – Emma Donoghue Donoghue wrote Kissing the Witch long before her bestselling Room. It’s a collection of 13 rewritten well-known tales, including Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Snow White. Whether it’s Cinderella choosing the Fairy Godmother over the prince, or Beauty discovering an entirely unexpected Beast, the tales are original and well-written. They’re also very short – perfect for enjoying over a coffee break.

The True Story of Hansel and Gretel – Louise Murphy In Nazi-occupied Poland, two Jewish children take on new identities – Hansel and Gretel.

Pursued by soldiers, the children’s father and stepmother urge the children to seek safety in the forest while they try to draw the danger away.

Deep in the woods lives an old woman who may be the children’s only hope. A harrowing read, but a memorable one.

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Veterinary Care How to help relieve your pet’s fear of loud noises behaviours will just end up reinforcing them. Just remain calm and talk normally to your pet while carrying on with your own task in hand. If they act normal and calm then praise this behaviour subtly.

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e are fast approaching that time of year where there are lots of events on the calendar. Halloween, Guy Fawkes Night, Dewali, Christmas and New Year are all round the corner.

Unfortunately our pets are not always having fun, as most of these celebrations often involve fireworks.

We can help to 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.

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this is accessible. Providing a den (for example a dog crate covered in a blanket) and spraying the den with calming sprays can enhance the feeling of wellbeing. These sprays can either mimic natural calming pheromones given off by a dog and cat or contain valerian which is a natural plant extract that is known for its calming abilities in many species.

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.

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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Indoor games for wet autumn days

When the summer has gone and you’re not able to get out as much with your dog, it’s important to keep them active even if they’re in the house.

Try these indoor games to stimulate mind and body, prevent boredom, and let your dog thrive through the wetter autumn months.

Treasure Hunt It’s a good idea to play this

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game in a room that has carpet or other non-slip flooring so your dog doesn’t injure itself in the excitement. Hide some of their favourite treats in one or more areas of your home, and let them hunt for the ‘treasure’.

If your dog is more tempted by toys, you could always replace the treats with their favourite ones. This is also a good game if you make people they know the ‘treasure’ – especially when children are involved as it keeps them entertained too.

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time to work out how to get to the treats, and the activity balls keep them physically active too.

Ball games If you have a long hallway, you can roll the ball along and get them to bring it back.

Throwing a ball up the stairs is also a great way to give them the exercise they need without setting foot outside. You’ll have a very tired friend on your hands before long, ready to play again the next rainy day. www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/indoorgames-dogs barkpost.com/life/12-rainy-dayentertainment-ideas-for-dogs

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There’s a Bomb in Your Car… Would you hold your arm 5cm over an explosive device, knowing that if it went off it would probably break your arm in several places?

Thought not.

Yet this is done daily by drivers who hold the steering wheel at ‘11 o’clock’ with just their right arm.

1992 was when UK cars started to be fitted with steering-wheel airbags. It’s now universal on all volume manufacture models, so most people now drive a car that, when it detects an impact at as little as 16mph, will eject an airbag at up to 200mph!

And an ‘11 o’clock’ positioned arm is right in the blast zone.

Two stories: One factual, from my first-hand research, and another, possibly hearsay, but

based on the above has some credence.

Story 1 has been confirmed by paramedics attending car accidents where the airbag has deployed, and the driver’s arm was over the steering wheel on impact. In one instance the airbag threw the driver’s arm into the roof, breaking it in several places. On another occasion, the driver’s arm was dislocated from their shoulder socket.

Story 2: A driver was involved in a low-speed crash – that they should have walked away from – and the airbag deployed. They had their hand over the steering wheel and a large watch on their wrist.

Their arm and watch impacted with their forehead, causing a brain injury.

The accepted best practice for steering is two hands on the wheel, positioned at either ‘quarterto-three’ or ‘ten-to-two’. This offers the best in car control and keeps your arms away from that bomb under the steering wheel…

Makes you think doesn’t it?

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Technology

AVOID TECH HORRORS THIS HALLOWEEN What to do with a watery phone and how to protect your photos…

Not everything that goes bump in the night is a ghost or a ghoul. Sometimes it’s a crucial bit of kit getting damaged. Unfortunately no piece of technology lasts forever, any device can be stolen or damaged and any digital file can be deleted or corrupted. If it contains something that really matters to you – your priceless family photos or home videos, perhaps, or your university dissertation, or the book that’s going to make you a superstar – then any problems could be catastrophic.

So how do you prevent problems from becoming Halloween horrors?

The first thing to do is to ensure that you have more than one copy of anything important. For example, if you store all your photos on your phone you should make sure you have copies of all of them on your PC too: if your phone was to be stolen and you didn’t have backups of your photos, they’d be gone forever. You can also use online services such as Apple’s iCloud or Google Photos to store your snaps on Apple or Google’s computers. Other services from the likes of Flickr and DropBox can do the same.

That means if you lose your phone or PC, you can still download the photos to a different phone or PC later. Those services aren’t just limited to photos, either. You can use them to store and share documents of any kind.

A really good way to have backups is to get an external hard disk. If you have a recent PC or Mac you have USB 3.0 ports, which are much faster than the USB 2.0 ports in

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older computers. That means you can take advantage of super-speedy USB 3.0 drives.

You don’t need to spend much to get a good one: for example, Toshiba’s Canvio Basics is currently £44.99 for 1TB of space, more than enough for even the biggest photo library.

Even a massive drive such as the 4TB WD My Passport is less than £100.

There are other ways to copy files, such as USB sticks and DVD discs (if your computer has a DVD burner), but we wouldn’t recommend them. USB sticks aren’t really made to last and they’re easy to lose, while DVD discs take ages to burn, don’t have much storage capacity and aren’t particularly well-suited to long term storage.

So far we’ve talked about prevention. What about cure? One of the most common computer, tablet or phone disasters is a liquid spill. If that happens to you, turn the device off immediately and if it’s a laptop, turn it upside down so the keyboard is facing down. Whatever you do, don’t turn it back on until you’re sure it’s completely dry inside. If it isn’t, you could cause a short-circuit that’ll ruin the computer.

Have you heard the one about putting a phone in a sealed bag of rice? That works, because the rice draws out the moisture – but it takes at least two days to work. As with laptops, keep the phone off until it’s completely dry.

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Don’t fall for fraudsters The Centre for Counter Fraud Studies at the University of Portsmouth estimates that 10% of all frauds are aimed at the elderly, with over65s being three times more likely to lose money to fraudsters than being burgled – and 54 times more likely to be defrauded than physically robbed. Computer fraud is one of the fastest growing categories, with scams such as callers pretending to be from technology companies becoming increasingly common.

Always treat unsolicited calls with suspicion.

Microsoft, BT, Amazon or Apple will never call to tell you that you have a computer problem, and your bank will never call asking for your online banking details.The same applies to emails: whether it’s Microsoft or Halifax, if an email is demanding you click a link to log in and solve some urgent problem, it’s fake.

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It’s a really busy season at Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club!

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adly, for this year it’s goodbye to our eleven magnificent grass courts, it’s been a fantastic summer and the sun has certainly shone down. They need the TLC of our ground staff throughout the winter. So farewell until next May! Yet at this time of year the Club is highly active, because our very varied facilities, unmatched by any similar local club, really come into their own.

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

Also, three of our hard courts are laid in synthetic clay, and these have proved to be firm favourites with our Members. Another two will soon be covered by our Dome, guaranteeing winter tennis for six months each year whatever the weather.

We also use the Dome courts for Cardio Tennis. This has become a popular activity, offering a range of fitness drills based on tennis. Cardio

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Tennis caters for everyone regardless of their playing experience.

extensive menu. Needless to say, all our meals are cooked to order.

Indoors our year-round enthusiasm for squash at the Club is based on our four squash courts, which have air conditioning and heating.

Saturday Squash Nights are special, when Members can meet maybe new opponents from 5.30pm onwards. We also have a fantastic junior section for all those keen enthusiastic players. There’s a Beginners’ Night also, on Sundays from 5pm to 6pm, and if you want to improve your game, our Squash Coach can help you sharpen up whatever your present level of play.

Christmas isn’t far away so don’t forget to book your Christmas Lunch or event here at the Club.

Our spacious Fitness Suite is well-patronised all the year, but particularly so in the darker months. We have some of the latest life fitness equipment, from cardiovascular aids to resistance machines and free weights. And we have some of the latest Indoor Cycling bikes. So why not come and try them out?

Close by is our Studio, where we have regular classes in Zumba, Pilates and Yoga.

Racketball is another popular option.

Meanwhile, as another service to Members, we offer Professional Sports Massage in its own dedicated room.

This has become extremely popular along with our Physiotherapy facility, which is run in conjunction with Kingston Physiotherapy. On call also is Chiropractor Dr Neil Reilly on 0208 390 9030.

We’re a very friendly Club, and the Clubhouse is the centre of many of our social activities.

Our Clubhouse Bar is an excellent meeting-place, where you can relax with coffee or any one of a range of drinks.

Come and see us - you’ll be very welcome!

Best wishes Roy Roy Staniland is Director of Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club, Berrylands,KT5 8JT 0208 399 1594 www.Surbiton.org

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Becoming a Foster Carer

by Kate Duggan kateduggan.co.uk

Tens of thousands of children enter the care system in the UK every year. If you think you could help, read on to find out more about fostering, including how to go about it and how much you could earn.

Who can foster?

Foster carers come from a range of backgrounds. You’ll need to: • Be at least 21.

• Have the right to live in the UK permanently.

• Have a spare bedroom.

• Have enough time to look after a child.

You don’t need to be in a relationship or own your own home, and you can have a job. You don’t need any qualifications, but previous experience with children is beneficial.

What types of fostering are there?

There are lots of different types of foster care. Some children only need a shortterm placement. Others need a long-term home. You could even just offer emergency, overnight, weekend or respite care if you prefer. You could also choose to foster a young parent and their child. Both would live with you and you’d help the parent to develop their skills until they were

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able to care for the child independently.

What kind of children need fostering?

Children from all backgrounds, and of all abilities and ages, find themselves in foster care.

Many end up returning to their birth families or going on to be adopted. Some children have complex emotional or physical needs.

Sometimes, foster carers specialise in a particular age group, whether it’s babies and toddlers, primary school children or teenagers. Some people focus on caring for disabled children or children seeking asylum. Your case worker will talk to you about what type of placement would be best for you.

How much could I earn?

The minimum weekly allowance per foster child starts from £127. Older children have greater allowances, as do children with special needs. So, for example, if you fostered a nine year old and a 15 year old, you’d receive at least £302 for each week you looked after them.

That money would need to cover the child’s food, clothes, toys and other expenses.

Foster carers are sometimes paid a fee on top of the

allowance. The amount you’ll receive will depend on the foster service you go through, and the needs of the child you foster. Many foster carers earn more than £500 a week for each child they foster.

Foster carers get considerable tax relief on the money they earn from fostering. Foster payments also don’t usually have an effect on welfare benefits.

What support would I get?

You’d attend training programmes and be matched with your own social worker, who would be there to support you. Some services also have additional support available, such as a 24-hour helpline.

How do I apply?

You can foster through your local council, or through an independent fostering service. The application and assessment process usually takes around six to eight months.

Where can I find out more?

For more information about fostering, contact your local council or visit: www.thefosteringnetwork.org. uk www.gov.uk/foster-carers

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Local Authority Good news at Kingston Hospital

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ingston Hospital is improving and in some areas it’s now outstanding.

That’s the judgement of a recent independent report by the Care Quality Commission.

In celebrating this success, I want to thank the hospital staff and our wider health service.

The news is so full of problems – and politicians focus on them. So it’s easy to overlook what’s going right.

Two years ago, it rated Kingston as “requires improvement” with “care” as “good”.

inspection found the trust “requires improvement” for its use of resources.

This time, Kingston Hospital was rated overall a “good”, with some areas “outstanding”, including the Hospital Trust and its leadership. Indeed, Kingston is the first acute hospital trust in London to receive an “outstanding” rating for being “well-led”.

The challenge for the Trust, after years of improvement, is continuing to find more areas to save money, safely. Kingston is already in the top 10% of NHS hospitals for productivity, and appears to be suffering from the NHS’s current financial framework, because it is efficient!

What struck me most about the report, was what it said about the staff at Kingston Hospital.

This recognition comes on the back of Kingston this May being rated in the top 40 NHS hospitals in the country for the 18th consecutive year.

But no complacency – especially on money

The inspectors concluded the care the nurses, doctors and other staff are providing is “outstanding”. They say:

A good inspection will identify areas for improvement – and despite the overall “good”, the report does highlight these.

“All staff were extremely caring and compassionate.

People were treated with the utmost kindness, dignity and respect. Care and treatment was delivered as part of a person-centred culture.”

Not surprisingly, they relate to areas like pressures on A&E and money – though performance on waiting time targets at Kingston are still better than the England average.

“Outstanding” for care

Having seen myself the Hospital’s superb work in areas like dementia care, I’m not surprised – and it is a testament to the staff’s dedication – and the volunteers.

It’s worth seeing this success in context: the Care Quality Commission isn’t always so glowing.

The Care Quality Commission says, for example, that the Emergency Department needs more medical staff. It identified areas like triaging of mental health patients.

On money, Kingston Hospital has a structural deficit – like almost every hospital in England. While the deficit is smaller than most, a review of its finances before this

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In my recent discussions with the senior team at Kingston Hospital, they recognise these challenges – alongside the staffing challenges posed by issues like Brexit, given they have many staff from other EU countries.

If you are interested, I’d recommend you reading this new report on Kingston Hospital – you can find a link to it on their website : www.kingstonhospital.nhs. uk And if you have any comments on your experiences at Kingston Hospital – or the wider NHS – that you’d like to share with me, please do send them to me at: edward.davey.mp@parliament.uk.

Thank you.

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QUIZ SOLUTIONS

CODEWORD SOLUTION

WORDSEARCH ANSWER ’Tis now the very witching time of night – Hamlet, William Shakespeare

HIDATO SOLUTION

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

3 Letters HUM HUT RUM RUT SUM 4 Letters HUMS HURT

HUTS MUSH MUST RUMS RUSH RUST RUTS SHUT SMUT

THUS TUSH 5 Letters HURTS STRUM THRUM 6 Letters THRUMS

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

CHILDREN’S PAGE

‘Frisbee’ can not be made from the word ‘Frankenstein’.

Complete the Sentences: 1. Train, Eastern. 2. Tennis. 3. Knife, Steak, Stain. 4. Frisbee.

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WORDWHEEL ANSWER MINEFIELD

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What’s on in October:-

Breast Cancer Awareness Month; International Walk to School Month; Lupus Awareness Month; National Cholesterol Month; Black History Month; Stoptober Month; National Home Security Month; Eczema Awareness Month.

Events in September: 29th:

MacMillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning; World Heart Day Surbiton Festival starts at 10am. Parade starts at St Andrew’s Church, along St Andrew’s Road, and Victoria Road finishing in Claremont Gardens.

Parade and Carnival Procession

Events in October:

4th: World Animal Day 7th: Kingston Half Marathon, 8.30am start at the Ancient Market Place. 5 mile through

Kingston, over Kingston Bridge, along 3 mile stretch of Barge Walk by Thames, to

Hampton Court Palace & back via Thames Ditton to Kingston Ancient Market.

Battersea’s Pet Memorial Walk 5km in Battersea Park, 9.30-16.00. Register: www.

evenbrite.co.uk/e/batterseas-pet-memory-walk-tickets 9th: Baby Loss Awareness Week; National Arthritis Week.

10-21st: BFI London Film Festival, South Bank 11-13th: ‘Honour Amongst Thieves’ by Ian Callaway, at CornerHouse Theatre, Douglas

Road, Surbiton, KT6 7SB. Doors open 7pm. For information and purchase tickets:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/homour-amongst-thieves 13th: Children’s Good as New Sale at Esher College, Weston Green Road, Thames

Ditton, KT7 0JB. 1.30 - 3.30pm, Entrance £2, parking, refreshments.

14th: NFL London Games 2018: Oakland Raiders v Seattle Seahawks at Tottenham

Stadium.

Royal Parks Half Marathon, Hyde Park 18-21st: Affordable Art Fair, Battersea at Battersea Evolution Battersea Park.

20-28th: Half Term 21st Trafalgar Day

NFL Tennessee Titans v LA Chargers at Wembley Stadium 23-28th: Six Day London at Lee Valley Velopark 25-27th: Museums at Night 25-6th Jan: Natural History Museum Ice Rink 28th British Summer Time Ends. Clocks ‘fall’ back one hour.

NFL Jacksonville Jaguars v Philadelphia Eagles at Wembley Stadium 31st Halloween; National Bug Busting Day Events in November: 1-4th: Hinchley Manor Operatic Society presents ‘One Night Last Summer’ at the Vera

Fletcher Hall, 4 Embercourt Rd, Thames Ditton KT7 0LQ. Eve performance at

7.30pm, £14.00, matinees Sat & Sun at 2.30pm, £12 Concessions. See advert for

booking.

2nd Nov - 8th Dec: Kingston upon Thames Festival of the Performing Arts. For more details

email: info@kingstonperformingarts.co.uk 5th: Guy Fawkes Day 11th: Remembrance Day 22nd: Thanksgiving Day Until 30th Nov: Centenary of the Royal Air Force Until 6th Jan: Museum of London, Votes for Women, Centenary of Women’s Vote Until 28th Feb: Diana, Her Fashion Story, at Kensington Palace. Need to book tickets from £15.40/Conc: £12.60/Kids free. website: https://tickets.london

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What’s On/Local Events

1st Tuesday: NHS Retirement Club, 10-12pm at Royal British Legion Hall, Hollyfield Road, KT5 9AL. 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 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.

Cornerston Church, Kingston KT26LF: every 3rd Wednesday of the month: a cream tea, open to all, at 2pm. Plenty of cake on offer plus a short bible talk.

An international café, every Tuesday evening at 7pm for free English lessons, and at 7.30pm food, games & bible talk.

Craft Morning 3rd Saturday every month 11am-1.00pm. Tel: 0208 549 0733. info@ cornerstonechurchkingston.org 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

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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 Mind in Kingston: Drop in and café at Alfriston Day Centre Berrylands Road, Thurs 6-9.30pm, Sat & Sun 2-5.30pm.

Also at Welcome Centre 53-55 Canbury Park, Mon & Fri 6-9pm. All welcome, www. mindkingston.org.uk or 020 8255 3939 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

Oasis daytime group for over 60s: at Emmanuel Church, Grand Avenue, Tolworth. We have social a meeting at 2.30pm on Wednesday, 5th September, 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 or 020 8395 2645

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What’s On/Local Events Open Door: Has temporarily moved from Christ Church to BCC Hall, 41 King Charles Road, Surbiton. Alternate Thursdays, 2.30 - 4.15pm, from February.

Meetings on 13th & 27th September.

A friendship group aimed at seniors.

Afternoon tea, chat and short talks from local organisations.

St Marks Church:Weds mornings 10.0011.30 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 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 19th Sept, throughout winter months. First meeting free, fee for complete year is £50. Details To advertise call Karen: 020 8274 0096

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 United Reform Church, Elgar Ave: PILOTS Mondays in term time 5.30 7pm, children’s activities, crafts, stories for 5 -11 year olds. Weekly cost £1.50 Tolworth United Reform Church: Drama & Performance - interested? We are looking to a small group to explore taking part in a drama performance - possibly 12 Angry Men/ Jurers, and are looking for adults / all ages to take part in any capacity. It is a new initiative, and if you are interested please call Roger on 07525 410 083 / 0202 8393 4270 or email jones. ra@btinternet.com for information.

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

If your club or society is not listed on the Local Events, send in the details!! Why not send in your events for Christmas for the What’s On page? Clubs, Schools, Churches, & Charity events should be submitted to karen@berrylands-companion.co.uk

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COMMUNITY PAGE

Surbiton & District Historical Society

Tues 4th Sept: Ms Nicola Tallis, will give an illustrated lecture entitled: “Crown of Blood - The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane Grey”.

Tues 2nd Oct: Vice President Mr Tim Harrison will talk on “The Extraordinary History of the Toby Jug Pub”.

Tues 6th Nov: Messers Ken Cowdery & Graeme Hodge will talk on “Local WW1 Heroes - 1916 to 1918”.

Tues 20th Nov: Afternoon Meeting, 2pm. Mr Paul Lang will talk on “Richmond upon Thames Through Time.”

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

Kingston upon Thames Archaeological Society

Thurs 11th Oct: Rob Poulton will talk on ‘Godalming Late Saxon & Early Medieval Cemetery at Priory Orchard’ Thurs 8th Nov: Gerry Moss will talk on ‘The Tin Tabernacles of Surrey’ Thurs 13th Dec: KUTAS Annual General Meeting Meetings, unless otherwise stated, are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at 7.30pm for 8pm start, in the Surbiton Library Hall, Ewell Road, KT6 6AG. Visitors will be asked for £3 donation towards expenses. http://www.kingstonarchaeology.com/

The Secretary: 020 8399 4473 Email: lenandmarilyn@virginmedia.com

HOOK ALLOTMENTS AND GARDENS ASSOCIATION

Are you interested in gardening?

For all gardeners and allotment holders!

We are a small friendly local society providing gardening supplies at very reasonable prices to our members: 9 Seeds, summer and spring bulbs, onion sets, seed potatoes.

9 Summer bedding plants and other young plants according to season.

9 Traditional and organic fertilizers and soil improvers/conditioners.

9 Lawn and rose treatments, weedkillers, pest controls.

9 Growbags and bagged compost, pots, gloves, trays, canes, netting etc.

Annual membership just £2, senior citizens £1.

Website:www.horticultural.moonfruit.co.uk Email: chesshort@live.co.uk

Our trading hut is conveniently sited at Moor Lane Allotments (just off Moor Lane near The Bonesgate pub) Open every Sunday 10am to 12noon, except December.

In accordance with our "members only" policy, new members are always welcome to join!

Annual Membership just £2.50, senior citizens £1.50

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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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COMMUNITY PAGE Surbiton & District Bird Watching Society

Disclaimer

Whilst all reasonable care is taken to ensure the accuracy of information included in A Berrylands Companion , the publisher takes no responsibility for the accuracy of statements made by contributors or advertisers, or for the loss arising from non-publication of any advertisement.

Any errors, omissions or offers are the resposibilty of the advertiser. All artwork is accepted on the condition that the advertiser has obtained permission from any copyright holder for its use by A Berrylands Companion. Whilst every care is taken when printing artwork, we cannot guarantee an exact colour match due to variations in print processes. Bookings are accepted only on this basis.

It is the advertiser’s responsibility to submit any amendments to adverts by the deadline date of the 8th.

To advertise any event, or community activity in the magazine, please call: Karen on 020 8274 0096 or email: karen@berrylands-companion.co.uk

Oct 16th: AGM followed by Guest Speaker Nov 20th: John Buckingham will talk on ‘How Birds Work Part 2’ Dec 18th Members’ Slides.

Outings: Sun 7th Oct: Keyhaven & Pennington Marshes, all day, cars. Tel: Mike White 01372 457 719 Fri 12-Sun14th Oct: Residential Weekend. Cars Details: Tel: Thelma Caine 01372 468 432.

Sat 27th Oct: Morning, Cars/bus 65, Richmond Park. Tel: Rebecca Dunne 07879 845 971 Please note that it is imperative to phone the leader to confirm participation, arrange time and meeting place and/or pre-arrange lifts.

Meetings are held 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Main Hall, Surbiton Library at 8pm.

SDBWS Publicity Annemarie Stiegler www.surbitonbirds.org

BRITISH SUMMER TIME ENDS

Sunday 28th October 2018

Don’t forget to turn the clock BACK one hour at 2.00am To advertise call Karen: 020 8274 0096

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Home & Garden All Your Garden Needs Ample Security Berrylands Building Company Berrylands Property Maintenance Carpets4U Chris Mould Plumber Dream Doors (Kingston Kitchens) James Anthony KB Design Kevin Robinson Decorators Leverett Electricals Oven Clean Pests Away Pro-Fit Windows Systems R.J.Tree Services Shaun Overy Heating & Plumbing The Outdoor Company Winkworth Estates Will Lord William Stallion Electricals House & Interiors Gardening by Pippa Greenwood Home Products

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Care & Health Emma’s Hair Salon Fiona Smith, Chiropodist Georgina Mackenzie Love Thy Beauty Slimming World Beauty Health

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Rest & Relaxation King George Field Bowls Club Mrs Bennet’s Ballroom Dance Rebel Waltz Cycle Solutions Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club

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Children & Education Kids’ Page Parenting

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Veterinary Aspen Veterinary Surgery Cats Protection League Pet Care

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Solicitors Lewis-Dick

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

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Accountant M&B Accountancy Services Ltd Finance

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

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What’s On & Local Events Pages Crossword Book Review Useful Telephone Numbers Edward Davey, M.P Home Security

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