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Month: March 2021 Issue No: 156 Independent monthly community news and business directory for KT5 & KT6

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Hello Readers,

e are well into lockdown again as I write this welcome piece. For some having the covid vaccine may have been the only time going out and the highlight of their year!

Patrick’s Day as well as Start of British Summer Time. Who would have known we had got that far? That’s also the time to remember to put the clocks forward for the start of British Summer Time, on the 27th, so don’t forget!

Some of our advertisers have managed to keep working throughout the difficulties of the past year. But there are some that have had to scale back their involvement with clients. It is to be hoped that they will be able to bounce back soon!

We also have the opportunity to thank Mums, Mothers, Grandmothers on Mothers’ Day on the 14th. This year has been tough for many, but Mothers may have felt it more. Home schooling aside, the toll of lockdowns and ill health and possible death of family members weighs heavy all round. Sympathies go to all that have lost loved ones during the past year.

Please remember, we all hope that we will get back to some form of normal life again! So, looking ahead with promise, think of our advertisers. Get in touch with them, discuss your future plans and get yourself an appointment, sooner rather than later. When things get more settled, there will more people trying to make plans, so the earlier you arrange your appoinment the less likely you will be at the back of the queue! March sees us celebrate St David’s Day and St

So here’s hoping that it means the weather becomes more summery! Stay safe and keep well, maintain all advice. Best wishes,

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If you applied for a mortgage in 2020 you faced an even longer wait than usual to get a decision thanks to an unprecedented backlog after the initial lockdown. That may slowly return to normal this year but it’s still worth taking every possible step to speed up the process. These are some of the best ways to avoid unnecessary delay. Your Finances Be ready to answer questions about your income and your fixed or regular outgoings. Lenders need to know how much you are committed to spending each month outside of your mortgage and if you’d manage if interest rates rose. Make sure you know the dates of any time you were under the coronavirus furlough scheme. If you’re still on furlough, check if you have a confirmed return-to-work date. Check your credit reports at all three UK agencies: Equifax, Experian and Transunion. Look for any errors, for example if you have a closed credit account listed as still active. Paperwork at the Ready If you use self-assessment, make sure your tax filings are up to date. You may be required to prove that your latest filing has been submitted and accepted before the lender will accept the relevant figures. If you applied for any government assistance such as the Self Employment Income Support Scheme, make sure you have up-todate business accounts showing whether or not you are back to sustained profitable trading.

they’ll usually have to provide bank statements showing they’ve either had it for a certain period or that it came from a legitimate source. They may also have to sign a form confirming it is a gift rather than a loan and that they disclaim any right to ownership of your property. Make sure they are happy to do both of these and have any documentation in place. Double-check all paperwork, including names, addresses and dates of birth. In particular, make sure the spelling of names is correct, hyphenated names are listed correctly and middle names are either included or excluded consistently. Any mismatches can throw a spanner in the works and cause annoying delays. For all documentation you need to supply, check whether you need originals or if a photocopy or scan is acceptable. Check also whether any copies need to be certified as genuine and if so, where you can get certification. Using a Broker One of the best things you can do is consider using a mortgage broker. They’ll be able to suggest specific mortgages where you stand the best chance of acceptance, removing the wasted time of an unsuccessful application. They’ll also save time by completing the application using their professional experience to avoid any errors or omissions.

Have proof that you have the funds for your entire deposit. If the money isn’t simply savings, you’ll likely have to provide bank statements showing it arriving in your account to fulfil moneylaundering regulations. If it’s a gift, for example from a family member,

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What is the census? The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. Local councils, charities and many other organisations use census information to decide how to spend billions of pounds on services every year.

Helping everyone take part in Census 2021

This includes spending on transport, education and healthcare. To make sure this money is spent where it’s most needed, it’s important that the census counts everyone.

Your support matters We understand that building good relationships with communities means more people will want to take part in the census. We also understand that no one knows your community better than you. Support from trusted local leaders and community representatives will be vital in helping people take part.

The census is happening in March 2021. By taking part and encouraging others to do the same, you’ll help make sure you and your community get the services you need.

Building community links We need your help to reach the widest possible audience for Census 2021. Our local community engagement staff will be on hand throughout the census with resources, advice and practical support that helps everyone to take part.

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Awareness Your community links can help us spread the word about what the census is and why it matters to everyone. This will build trust in the census and increase support.

Access Your networks can help us reach people in your community who need support to take part. This will make sure they’re included.

Find out more Find out more about working together to support your community. Read more about the census at www.census.gov.uk Follow the census @Census2021

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By Katherine Sorrell

Ensure your bedroom has all the ingredients for a great night’s sleep. Lack of sleep affects our physical and mental health, and as many as one in three of us suffer from poor sleep. So, make your bedroom sleep-friendly: dark, quiet, tidy and comfortably warm. Start with the mattress First, decide whether you would prefer a sprung or non-sprung mattress. Sprung mattresses are filled with lots of springs and the best are individually ‘pocket’ sprung to adjust to the body and eliminate ‘roll-together’. An option is a sprung mattress ‘zoned’ across the middle to give extra support for heavier hips and shoulders, or made ‘half and half’, to provide different tensions on each side

Full-length curtains help block out light, sound and draughts. Curtains and headboard in Knot Garden Grey, £75 per metre, James Hare: 0113 243 1204; james-hare.com.

of the bed. Another solution for sleeping partners of very different weights is a ‘zip and lock’ system of two different mattresses fastened together.

A soft, curving headboard could help your bed feel enclosed and cosy. Matilda Dove Grey bed, from £549; Amazonia Toile duvet cover set, £28; Farrah Palm Leaf ceiling fitting, £65; all Dunelm: 0845 165 65 65, dunelm.com.

Sprung mattresses can be filled with a variety of materials and tufted construction is generally considered better than quilting. In cheaper mattresses, fillings usually come in compact pads, while in better quality mattresses there will be layers of loose fillings in greater volumes. Look for a highquality mattress cover with hand stitching on the sides and sturdy handles to help with turning. Non-traditionalists might consider a nonsprung mattress where the choice of

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materials includes latex, memory foam, polyurethane foam and gel. These mattresses mould to the sleeper’s shape and are often warmer than sprung mattresses. Alternatively, ‘hybrid’ mattresses provide the traditional support and comfort of springs with a pressure-relieving, non-sprung top layer. What about the windows? Windows can be a source of early-morning light, and noise, heat loss and draughts at any time. For regularly opened single-glazed sash windows, specialist seals fitted into a rebate will improve draught-proofing, while secondary glazing is ideal for seldom-used windows. Well-fitting timber shutters can be at least as effective as double glazing. The traditional solution is a thick, floor-to-ceiling curtain with a thermal or blackout lining. Extend the curtain pole beyond the window edges so that light cannot creep in. If using blinds, thick, blackout versions fitted close to the wall are best. Don’t forget about the floor A fitted carpet with thermal underlay deadens sound and prevents draughts from suspended timber floors. If you prefer original timber floorboards, seal any gaps at the base of the skirting boards and add thick bedside rugs for extra comfort. Insulation added below the boards is also effective.

A handmade bed frame with an entirely natural, organic mattress. Eva bed with storage, from £1,470 for a small single, Naturalmat: 01392 877 247; naturalmat.co.uk.

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Choose soft neutral colours or bold abstract prints – it’s easy to ring the changes with a fresh new look for your bedding.

This woven-cotton abstract throw has a contemporary style that could also work as a wall hanging. Ferm Living Vista throw, £120, abodeliving.co.uk. è

ç This large-scale design is handprinted onto soft-washed linen. Sage x Clare Solange linen quilt cover, £215, antipodream.co.uk.

Natural linen is breathable, luxurious and natural. Grey linen housewife pillowcase, £16, chalkpinklinencompany.co.uk. è

ç This leafy print is made from luxurious 200 thread-count organic cotton percale. Eucalyptus organic duvet set, £150, wallacecotton.co.uk.

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Make your bed comfortable and inviting • Since we spend about a third of our lives in bed, it is worth investing in quality fabrics – they feel more comfortable against the skin, will wash well and last for years. Linen is expensive, but has excellent breathability and a cool crisp touch, and becomes softer as it ages. Silk, also not cheap, keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. Cotton, however, is by far the most popular choice. Pure Egyptian cotton is considered the best; look for a thread count of 200 or more, with up to 600 for a feeling of real luxury. • Cotton bed linen types include percale, satin, sateen, waffle, jacquard, flannel and jersey – each with their own qualities and care requirements. There is also an easy-care option of 50:50 cotton and polyester, ideal for quick washing and drying, and no ironing. • While it’s no longer usual to make beds with flat sheets, blankets and eiderdowns, there is still plenty of opportunity to create the comfortable feel and appealing look that result from layers of contrasting colours and patterns. Experiment with different combinations, whether it be simple white for the basic linens plus a gorgeous throw or two, or a gorgeous melange of pattern-on-pattern with piles of cushions in different sizes. Select intriguing textures and interesting trims, too – from a crochet throw through to a lace-trimmed pillowcase.

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Swedish Designer Linum’s Plushious Velvet bedspread is made from soft velvet with a quilted surface. Emerald green bedspread, £398, frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk. è

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Look out of your window at your lawn and you’ll probably see that it has suddenly taken off and is growing rapidly. This means that now is the perfect time to get to grips with a bit of spring maintenance. True, your lawn will survive without it, but if you want it to look a good deal better than average, then get your skates on! In most areas temperatures should have evened up a little and the soil in beds, borders and under your lawn should hopefully not be wet and soggy. Grass needs regular mowing from now on; in some areas this may mean once a week, so make sure that the mower blades are good and sharp. On so-called utility lawns you will need to cut to about 2.5cm or 1”, while on higher grade smart lawns cut to about 1-1.5cm. Lawns benefit from a specially formulated spring feed at this time of year to encourage good strong growth and strengthen the grasses up after any winter setbacks. If you use a granular formulation, make sure that you water it in well if you cannot time the job so

that the rain does this for you! Give yourself a bit of a workout too and scarify the lawn. This means using a spring-tined rake to pull out any accumulated debris or thatch from the base of the grasses. This allows for a better flow of moisture and air, thus ensuring that the grass grows stronger and more healthily. If your lawn has developed a lot of moss (especially likely if it has suffered compaction, is shaded or has been particularly wet), then apply a proprietary moss killer before scarifying. Use a combined feed and moss killer to save yourself

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time if you like, but whichever product you choose, make sure that you leave the specified time between applying the treatment and raking the dead moss out. If you don’t, the moss problem could become a lot worse, as you’ll spread the pieces of living moss as you rake. Worm casts may be there in abundance now too, so if necessary simply use a besom or brush to brush them away or distribute them over the lawn.

It is also worth sorting out any stepping stones that have sunk too low or become uneven. Use a spade to ease them out of the lawn and lift and readjust the level beneath before replacing them. It may sound as if there’s a lot to do, but remember that every hour spent now will make a huge difference to how the lawn looks for the rest of the year!

Humps and bumps in the lawn or indeed any other sort of uneven surface can be dealt with now, but you will need to get this done promptly, just in case the weather gets hot and dry soon. A minor problem can be dealt with using a sandy top-dressing mixture, but if there are some prominent problems then use a sharp spade to cut an ‘H’ shape over the bump or hollow. Now carefully peel back the turf and then remove or add soil as necessary before replacing the turf flaps, firming well and providing a good drink. At www.pippagreenwood.com you’ll find stylish cloches, practical and pretty plant supports, the fantastic SpeedHoe, gardening tools, signed books and the ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa’ system.

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Staging Your House for a Sale When you’ve decided it’s time to move, you want to attain the best price you can for your house without undertaking major renovations from which you’ll have no long-term benefit. Follow these tips to prepare your house for sale.

Clean everything

Declutter

Surfaces, cupboards (inside too – buyers are nosey), carpets and bathrooms should be sparkling.

Sell, give it away or take it to the recycling centre. You’ll need to do it when you move anyway.

What’s this room?

Make it neutral

If it’s supposed to be a dining room/spare bedroom, make it look like one even if you don’t use it.

First impressions

The front of the house and the hall is what your buyer will see first. How does yours look?

Accessorise

Curtains, throws, tasteful pictures, houseplants and lighting.

New kitchen?

You may love the purple spare room, your buyer will likely not.

Unless it’s truly unusable (or 70s ‘avocado’), a cheap new kitchen or bathroom will be a waste of money.

Bright lights

What’s that smell?

In a showhome, every room will have the lights on. Do the same in yours, and make sure your lightbulbs are bright and windows are clean.

Don’t overpower the house with scent, but make it pleasant to walk into. And definitely don’t have a curry or fish the night before a viewing.

Depersonalise

Pics of your little darlings and travel souvenirs are only of interest to you.

Paint or not?

A few minor scuffs won’t matter. Peeling wallpaper and stained walls will.

Make space

If a room is crammed with furniture but you want to keep the pieces, put some into storage while you are selling.

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Great gadgets from simple trackers to the smartest smartwatches One of the simplest and cheapest exercise trackers is the pedometer, which tells you how many steps you’ve walked in a given period. There are lots of them around for very little money: for example, the Omron Walking Style One Step Counter, a pocket-sized digital pedometer, is around £16. However, if you’d like to track more than just steps you’ll need to look at a dedicated fitness tracker. These aren’t necessarily much more expensive – you can get Huawei’s attractive and effective Huawei Band 4 for less than £30 – but they’re more useful, as they typically add heart rate monitoring, activity tracking, calories burned and other key data. Some also offer sleep tracking. Although they’re battery-powered they usually last much longer than smartwatches, typically going for over a week between charges and not needing long to recharge. There are versions designed for kids, too, such as the Fitbit Ace, which track activity but not calories. The next step up from fitness trackers is the smart watch. Apple’s watch is the market leader here, but it’s also one of the most expensive, and you can get good smartwatches such as the Samsung Galaxy (£159) or the Huawei GT2e (£99) for a lot less. These devices offer a wider range of fitness tracking features and usually connect to your smartphone to share data with your health and/or fitness apps. In many cases the line between fitness trackers is blurred. For example, the Fitbit Versa Lite is a smartwatch, but really it’s a super-powered fitness tracker and unlike more expensive devices you can’t install your own apps. The latest generation of the Apple Watch is really impressive, both as a smartwatch and as a fitness tracker. It isn’t cheap – the latest model, the Series 6, starts at £379 – but the more affordable Apple Watch SE starts at £269. The older Apple Watch Series 3 is £199, although we think the SE is more capable and worth paying slightly more for.

Apple Watch SE This is the current mid-range Apple Watch and it’s effectively a cut-down version of the range-topping Series 6. It’s packed with fitness features. £269, Apple.com Sigma ROX 7.0 Cycle Computer If you prefer pedalling to pounding pavements, Sigma’s GPS cycle computer can track your performance on every ride and deliver every conceivable kind of statistic. £59, Wiggle.co.uk

Omron Walking Style One 2.0 Step Counter This pocket-sized device contains the same kind of 3D accelerometer sensor you’ll find in smartphones, enabling you to track your steps, kilometres and miles. £15.99, Argos.co.uk Fitbit Inspire HR This Fitbit is cheap but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in features. It has a workout monitor and heart rate sensing as well as step and calorie counting, and it syncs nicely with Fitbit’s phone app. £59, Fitbit.com

Honor Band 5 Smart Fitness Tracker A fully featured fitness tracker for under £30? That’s what this little marvel from Honor delivers. It’s a great little device available in a range of colours. £29.99, Amazon.co.uk

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Twentieth Century Medical Marvel

By Catherine Rose

Last century saw some incredible developments in the field of medicine, including the ongoing identification of viruses, the discovery of DNA and perhaps one of the most important of all, the invention of penicillin, an invaluable weapon in the fight against bacterial infections. The antibiotic era truly began eighty years ago in 1941, when the US developed widespread availability of penicillin. It seems hard to imagine a life without antibiotics now, but prior to its development people would routinely die from even minor bacterial infections. Antibiotics are produced from bacteria and fungi compounds that attack microbes. Before Fleming’s discovery, human beings had already benefitted from antibiotics although they did not necessarily fully understand or appreciate why. For example, the ancient Egyptians would place poultices made of mouldy bread onto infected wounds. In 1928, Alexander Fleming was Professor of Bacteriology at St Mary’s Hospital, London when he discovered penicillin quite by accident. He had been culturing a type of bacteria known as Staphylococcus, which causes sore throats amongst other infections. On returning from a holiday, Fleming discovered that one of his petri dishes had been left uncovered and had developed patches of mould. Fleming noticed that there were no bacteria growing around the mould in this dish. The mould was called Penicillium notatum (today it is known as Penicillium rubens). Fleming began to investigate further and discovered that compounds produced by this mould could kill not only Staphylococcus but a wide variety of bacteria. However, the compounds were unstable and he was only able to produce them in tiny quantities. Fleming carried on his research but it wasn’t until eleven years later in 1939 that a team at Oxford University began work to purify and make penicillin available as a therapeutic drug. In order to do this, they had to produce gallons of mould filtrate.

In 1940, one of the Oxford team, a pathologist and pharmacologist named Howard Florey, demonstrated how mice could be protected from Staphylococcus bacteria by using penicillin. And in 1941, the first human being was injected with the drug: a forty-three-year-old policeman named Albert Alexander, who had developed serious abscesses after scratching himself while pruning roses. Unfortunately, after making an initial recovery, Alexander died. But by the time Fleming successfully treated a patient named Harry Lambert in 1944 for streptococcal meningitis, penicillin was proven. With Britain absorbed in the war effort and research virtually on hold, Florey realised that any development potential lay with the US pharmaceutical industry. Following research into stabilising the drug, and managing large-scale production through collaboration with the chemical and fermentation industries in America, a meeting was organised by the Committee on Medical Research (CMR) with the top pharmaceutical companies: Pfizer, Merck, Squibb and Lederle, and production of penicillin began in earnest. Pfizer succeeded in opening the first major manufacturing facility for penicillin on 1st March 1944. By the end of the war, penicillin was being dubbed ‘the wonder drug’. In 1945, Fleming, Florey and biochemist Ernst Chain (their Oxford colleague) received the Nobel Prize for Medicine for the discovery and development of the first antibiotics.

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By Kate Duggan

Spring is traditionally the time to clean, refresh and beautify your home. If you’re not sure where to start, take inspiration from one of this month’s books. Homebody – Joanna Gaines Whether you’re decorating your first home or just want to refresh a room, it’s always a good idea to seek a bit of inspiration. But ultimately, you don’t want a show house; you want a home that reflects your personality. In Homebody, Joanna Gaines explains how to do just that. She talks the reader through different design styles, gives solutions to common problems (e.g. small dark rooms) and goes through what to consider for every room in the house. And, of course, there are plenty of photos to lust over too.

The Easy Life – Lynsey Crombie Most of don’t have ‘cleaning the toilet’ or ‘sorting the cupboard of doom’ at the top of a list of favourite things to do on a Sunday. So why not leave the scrubbing for a bit and curl up with a book instead? The Easy Life will teach you tried and tested methods for a cleaner, more organised home. The focus is on time and energysaving hacks. There are checklists, handy hints and plenty of down-to-earth advice. Clean & Green – Nancy Birtwhistle Whether you’re trying to be a bit greener this year or just fancy having fewer chemicals around your home, this book could prove invaluable. It’s packed with recipes for DIY cleaning products along with tips on everything from laundry to super-easy oven cleaning. (Who knew chopped up ivy leaves could be used to clean clothes?) Simplicity at Home – Yumiko Sekine with Jenny Wapner If you yearn for a simpler life, this book might be a good place to start. It offers advice for creating a calmer, minimalistic home by following Japanese traditions. There are also meal recipes and guidance on everything from mending ceramics using ‘kintsugi’ to patchworking and selecting plants. A must for fans of Japanese culture. The Declutter Challenge – Cassandra Aarssen As Cassandara says, ‘How do you create a home that makes you feel calm and happy instead of super-stressed and a little ragey?’ The answer? Declutter. Unlike other decluttering books, this one doesn’t just focus on the ‘how’, it also helps you to take a good look at the ‘why’, and deal with emotional baggage as well as physical clutter. Wild at Home – Hilton Carter If you struggle to keep a succulent alive, are bored to death with peace lilies or want to know how to arrange houseplants for maximum impact, this is the book for you. The photos alone are enough to send you running for the garden centre. As well as bags of inspiration, you’ll also find practical advice on everything from taking cuttings to dealing with common pests and problems.

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What to Say

When Children are Anxious and Scared

Negative news about the virus, global warming and world events can lead to fear, anxiety and confusion for children. Here are some pointers on things to say. I understand that you feel stions concerned. What are the que e? hav you t tha ts ugh tho and Worry is l quite norma s and helps u real prepare for e danger – lik ed ck a tt a getting by a tiger!

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You are allowed to feel disappointed and sad when your fun times are cancelled and you can’t see your friends.

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Now is the time to call! On yet another video call with friends (just a chat; quizzes are so 2020), the usual opener of ‘what have you been up to’ mostly garnered the response of ‘not much, how about you?’. Yep, “Lockdown III – The Boredom Continues”. Then one friend mentioned that he was going to put his property on the market and was planning small improvements to help the sale. Another had decided that her 20-year-old beige carpet was not only looking tired, but the colour was now unfashionable and it was time to go grey (the carpet that is, although six weeks into lockdown, going grey was exactly what had happened to her). A third had been trawling the internet to decide how to remodel her kitchen. The conversation was flowing. All three admitted that ‘windowshopping’ was all they’d done and were feeling they couldn’t further their plans due to lockdown. My contribution was from the position of being a magazine owner: they may not be able to get someone round immediately, but if they waited until things were on the up again, they’d be at the back of the queue for a consultation or quote, let alone the actual work.

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Going for a regular eye test is vitally important not only to examine your vision, but because a routine eye test can identify medical conditions at an early stage. According to the College of Optometrists, an eye test can detect high blood pressure, diabetes and even thyroid problems. Daniel Hardiman-McCartney, Clinical Adviser at the College says “Even if you’ve not had a sight test for over five years or if you have perfect vision, you should have an eye test to check for conditions such as glaucoma, where symptoms don’t show for three or four years. If you have other problems such as red eyes, painful eyes or distortions in your vision, don’t delay having an eye test.” Adults should generally have an eye test every two years, unless there’s a family history of eye disease. Your optometrist will advise how often you should have one. The day before your appointment, the optometrist will phone to confirm you have no Covid-19 symptoms. Allow at least forty-five minutes for your eye test, although it may take longer as the optometrist must disinfect surfaces and follow Covid-compliant procedures to ensure sight tests are safe. Optometrists wear PPE, follow social distancing and see fewer patients. What to expect at an eye test? Eye tests are tailored to suit the individual depending on the result of your last test, your family history and whether you wear glasses or contact lenses. It will start with a discussion with your optometrist about whether there have been any changes in your eyesight before moving onto the diagnostic tests. A range of machines is used to examine the eyes.

These include: • The non-contact tonometer, which checks whether the pressure inside the eyes is normal by bouncing a puff of air at each eye in turn. • The Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive machine that shines a LED light in your eye to enable your optometrist to view every layer (retina) of the back of your eye in detail. • The Slit Lamp is a microscope with a bright light enabling the optometrist to look at different parts of the eye front and back. At the sight test, you will be asked to read from a chart that tests your distance and near vision. Once all the tests are completed, the optometrist will summarise the findings and give you your prescription, which can be used when buying glasses. The dispensing optician will help you choose a pair of glasses. “This is an art in itself as there are many aspects to consider, such as the weight of the glasses and the different coatings,” he adds. When you return to collect your spectacles, the optician will make sure they fit properly and adjust them if necessary. The optometrist may advise on contact lenses or there may be a specialist contact lenses optician. “They will suggest the best lenses for your eyes. Usually you will try out the lenses for a couple of weeks to see if they are suitable,” says Daniel. For further information www.college-optometrists.org Association of British Dispensing Opticians www.abdo.org.uk

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Serves 8 Ready in 1 hr 30 mins, plus chilling and cooling INGREDIENTS • 300g ready-made sweet shortcrust pastry • Flour, for dusting • Grated zest and juice from 3 large lemons • 100g caster sugar • 2 medium eggs • 2 medium egg yolks • 150ml double cream • Lemon slices and mint leaves, to decorate TIP Allow the pastry to come to room temperature for about 30 mins before rolling out, otherwise it may crack.

This divine dessert has a crisp and buttery pastry case filled with a tangy lemon cream filling. 1. Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 23cm loose-based fluted flan tin. Trim the edges and prick the pastry base all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 mins. 2. Preheat the oven to 200C / 180C fan / gas mark 6.Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Line the pastry case with greaseproof paper and baking beans. Bake on the hot baking sheet in the preheated oven for 10 mins. Remove the lining paper and beans and bake for a further 5-10 mins until the pastry is pale golden. 3. Reduce the oven temperature to 170C / 150C fan / gas mark 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, sugar, eggs and egg yolks. Gradually whisk in the double cream and lemon juice. Leave the mixture to stand for 10 mins. 4. Pour the lemon mixture into the pastry case and bake for 30-40 mins until the filling is just set – it should still be a little wobbly in the centre. Leave to cool in the tin. To serve, carefully remove the tart from the tin and decorate with lemon slices and mint leaves.

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C.D Jennings & Sons Surbiton’s High Class Traditional Family Butchers Meat of the Highest Quality from the Finest Sources

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This quiche is perfect for a light lunch served with salad or a substantial family dinner served with boiled new potatoes and coleslaw. Serves 4 Ready in 1 hr 15 mins, plus chilling and cooling INGREDIENTS • 225g ready-made shortcrust pastry • Flour, for dusting • 150g small broccoli florets • 3 large eggs • 100ml milk • 75g Cheddar, finely grated • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 150g smoked salmon, chopped TIP Instead of smoked salmon use a can of drained and flaked pink or red salmon.

1. Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 20cm loose-based fluted flan tin. Trim the edges and prick the pastry base all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 mins. 2. Preheat the oven to 200C / 180C fan / gas mark 6. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Line the pastry case with greaseproof paper and baking beans. Bake on the hot baking sheet in the preheated oven for 10 mins. Remove the lining paper and beans and bake for a further 5-10 mins until the pastry is pale golden. Cool for 10 mins. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C / 160C fan / gas mark 4. 3. Meanwhile, cook the broccoli in a pan of boiling water for 2-3 mins. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Set aside. 4. Whisk the eggs, milk and half the cheese together in a jug and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 5. Arrange the broccoli and salmon in the pastry case. Gently pour over the egg mixture and scatter over the rest of the cheese. Bake for 3035 mins until golden and set. Serve warm or cold.

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March is the start of the so-called ‘hungry gap’ where the season for many crops has finished but the new season is yet to begin. There is produce available though, and it’ll help your eco-credentials if you can incorporate some locally grown food into your cooking. Wild Garlic

This bulbous perennial pervades woodland in spring and is immediately identifiable by its pungent smell. Its leaves can be used in place of spinach or made into a pesto.

Savoy Cabbage

Heavily textured and crinkled, the inner leaves are tender and crisp. Considered the most versatile of cabbages, it can be used raw in slaws and salads or cooked in stews and stir fries.

Rhubarb

Commonly used as a fruit, rhubarb is actually a very sourtasting vegetable. Indeed it was rarely eaten until sugar was widely available in the UK, when it became popular in pies, puddings, jams and chutneys. In March, forced rhubarb (which is grown in the dark) is available and this is typically much less sour.

Blood Oranges

Grown overseas, blood oranges have a very short season in late winter. They can be used in any recipe in place of regular oranges but will give a darker colour and a sharper taste. Excellent in cocktails!

Monkfish

With a succulent meaty texture, monkfish is an easy fish to cook with. It can be used in curries or fried and it will retain its shape and texture.

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By Kate Duggan

Tips and tricks for getting stuff done without losing your rag

I was wondering what to write about this month, then my daughter was off school sick on Monday and my son was sent home today. Working around kids is rarely easy. I’d like to say I’m an expert after lockdown, but I’d be lying. Nevertheless, here are my top tips (and those of friends, family and good old Google) for getting stuff done when you have children at home. First off, cut the guilt. If you need to let them have screen-time for a few hours or eat half a packet of choc biscuits, it’s OK. As I type this, my son is watching a gamer (who has a toe-curlingly annoying screechy voice) on YouTube, while simultaneously playing Minecraft on his tablet. I am in another room trying to block out his cries of ‘OMGEEEEEEEEE you guyyyyys!!!’ Share the load. If you have a partner, discuss how you’re going to split childcare. If one of you really can’t take responsibility during the day, make sure they take over the cooking, bedtime routine and so on in the evening, so the other person can catch up with work. Focus on quality, not quantity. Try to carve out portions of your day when you can give your child undivided attention. You’ll likely be rewarded with at least an hour or so of peace to work in afterwards, which is usually worth more than three hours of constantly interrupted work. Set up activities that your child can do alone.

That could mean anything from stickers, colouring books and craft sets to a secondhand Lego kit. Ideally, go for activities that don’t create too much mess so you’re not storing up stress for later. For future sick days, you might want to organise an emergency kit of activities. I have never been that organised, but a friend swears by it. Prioritise. Take a look at your to-do list and prioritise the most important tasks for when your child is occupied. Are there meetings you can move? Are there deadlines you can extend? You may also want to create an email auto-responder, to explain that you’re working around children. Prepare snacks. Depending on your child’s age, it could be worth preparing a few snacks for your child to help themselves to. Do what works for you. Some people love schedules; others loathe them. Parents of young children might need to work in the same room as them; others may feel able to decamp to the garage. Don’t be a martyr. In other words, know when to walk away from work. Whether you’re handcrafting gift baskets to sell on Etsy or trying to answer a gazillion emails, don’t be afraid to admit defeat, especially if your child is actually ill and really does need your attention. Most clients/co-workers/employers will understand. If they don’t, they’re not worth trying to keep happy.

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Ten students to study at Oxford and Cambridge in 2021 Eight students have just received offers to read their degrees at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, meaning a total of 10 students will commence their studies in October 2021. These students will join Aiyla and Rana who received deferred offers in the last cycle, both for Biology at Oxford, meaning a total of 10 Surbiton High School students will commence their studies at Oxford and Cambridge in October 2021. This would be a fantastic achievement in a normal year, but in this exceptional year, where Oxbridge have significantly reduced the number of places available due to the current circumstances and made more offers to state schools than ever before, these outcomes are particularly n o t e w o r t h y . This continued strong showing takes the total number of offers for Surbiton High School students to 39 in the last five years. When most independent schools have seen their Oxbridge numbers fall year on year due to an increasingly competitive environment for Oxbridge entry, Surbiton High School continues to buck this trend on account of the tenacity and ability of our students and the outstanding support they receive from teachers To advertise call Karen: 020 8274 0096

and our dedicated Oxbridge Team. Mr Terry McDermott, Director of Careers and Head of Oxbridge, stated: “I would be delighted with eight offers in any year, but in this most competitive year yet for Oxbridge admission in these most challenging of circumstances, I am absolutely over the moon! That said, regardless of the outcome of a student’s application, it is their willingness to aim high and challenge themselves which is most gratifying since it will be this attitude, more than anything else, that will see them flourish in their futures.”

Mrs Glover, Principal, commented: “My thanks go to our Oxbridge team who have supported the students throughout the application process. The Oxbridge Programme at Surbiton High School is a comprehensive programme that promotes aspiration and self-belief in our students. It is a great achievement for our students and I am incredibly proud of them.

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By Kate Duggan

Have we lost the art of bathing? Twenty years ago, half of the adverts on TV seemed to feature a woman luxuriating in a bubble bath (usually while eating chocolate). These days, we’re more likely to grab a lightning-quick shower before we sprint out the door. A couple of years ago, my family and I moved house. Our new home needed a lot of work, but one improvement we haven’t been able to make is putting a shower in. So I started taking baths again. And while I still miss a shower, I’ve found that I love the experience of soaking in the tub. No luxury bath would be complete without at least one scented candle. Personally, I love lighting a few tea lights around the bathroom. I’m recently discovered Echo Candles (www.echocandles. co.uk). Handmade in Somerset, the soy wax candles smell gorgeous and are great value for money. My personal favourite is the Cedar and Wildflower blend. Five tea lights cost £5, or a medium jar (fifty-six hours’ burn time) is £14. I once knew someone who chose their toiletries based on the colour of the packaging. I kid you not. Everything in his bathroom had to match. I’m not suggesting you go to that extreme, but a decent-looking bathroom is much easier to relax in. Why not decant your toiletries into nicer-looking bottles? Pick up some ceramic ones next time you go shopping. Or just reuse the betterlooking plastic ones. No one but you needs to know that your designer shower gel bottle is now housing an own-brand body wash. And George Home Reactive why shouldn’t that funky gin Glaze Dispenser £5, www.george.com bottle be reused for bath oil?

Speaking of bath oil, treat yourself to a nice one. It doesn’t have to be expensive. I’m currently using Badedas, which I picked up from Superdrug for around £7. It may be old school, but it was my mum’s favourite, so makes me smile every morning. And you can’t go wrong with a good old bar of soap from Faith in Nature (£2.29 from www.faithinnature.co.uk). If you want to add an extra layer of fragrance, try a face oil. Scientia’s Dusk Elixir (£32) contains a calming blend of essential oils, including lavender, ylang ylang and frankincense, to help you relax before bed. It also soothes and hydrates skin, promotes collagen production and helps to prevent wrinkles. Prefer a morning bath? Go for the uplifting Dawn Elixir instead, see www.scientiabeauty.com. Finally, no one wants to

end their bath with a scratchy towel. If yours feels a bit worse for wear, put it on a hot wash with a cup of white vinegar and a few Christy Bath Towel in Blush, £12, www.christy.co.uk drops of essential oil. Give it a good shake afterwards to fluff up the fibres then dry it on a line or pop it in the tumble dryer.

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By Jackie Brewster

“Have you lost something?” Fiona opened her kitchen window. While having her morning coffee she’d spotted an elderly gentleman in a sheepskin coat and wellington boots in the lane. He’d been peering into the ditch opposite for almost a minute. Within moments she’d pulled on her cardigan and was striding over to join him. “Can I help?” There was nothing Fiona enjoyed more than a crisis. Where others dithered she jumped in. Her husband complained that she acted first and asked questions later, but she preferred to think of herself as a problem-solver. “I can manage.” He turned and waved dismissively. “I’ve just dropped my spectacles down here, that’s all.” Fiona looked into the ditch, which bubbled with murky puddles and rotting leaves. The bank was thickly overgrown, but she could just about see a pair of glasses nestling near the bottom. “Don’t you worry, I can reach them.” She would have to climb down part of the way and hoped it wasn’t too slippery. “I’ll have them out in a jiffy.” “Reach them?” The man sounded alarmed. “I’d rather get them out myself if you don’t mind.” “We don’t want you falling in that water do we?” She smiled and patted his hand. “Not at your age.” “But I don’t see how that can happen,” he stammered. She took two steps down, and before she could steady herself she’d slid down the bank on her backside. Icy water seeped through the seat of her leggings.

She had no choice but to put her foot in the bottom of the ditch to haul herself upright. Thick mud squelched around it, sucking her deeper. She grimaced; these slippers would be ruined forever. Holding on to the grassy bank with one hand, she stretched with the other and her fingers closed around the arm of the glasses. “I’ve got them!” she laughed. They were thick with mud, but seemed undamaged. “Looks like they’re still in one piece.” “I’m pleased for you, dear,” the man said. “I’d offer you a hand up but you’re rather wet and muddy.” “I’m fine.” Her scramble back up the bank was quite undignified. She was beginning to think this man had no manners at all. She straightened herself up and held out the glasses to him. Rather than taking them he backed away. “I’ve got a tissue in my pocket,” she sighed; clearly he expected her to clean them as well. “We’ll soon get them looking good as new.” A little gratitude wouldn’t go amiss, she thought, rubbing the glasses furiously with her tissue. The grey mud just smeared around them, refusing to go anywhere. “They’ll need a proper clean when you get them home.” She carefully slid them onto the bridge of his nose. She was covered in mud, her coffee was cold, and he hadn’t once said thank you. “But apart from that they’re in good shape.” He stared at her open-mouthed. She stood back and gave them one last rub. The words ‘Bride to Be’ appeared in little pink gemstones across the top of the frames.

“Silly me,” she laughed awkwardly. “Perhaps I should have changed out of my slippers first.”

“I don’t know who these spectacles belong to,” the man said indignantly, “but they’re certainly not mine.”

“It’s really unnecessary,” he called anxiously. “I wish you’d leave it.”

“So where on earth are yours, then?” she asked, peering back into the ditch.

“I’m almost there,” she replied irritably. Honestly, she thought, he could be a little bit more grateful.

“Here, where they’ve always been.” He lifted his foot. “Stuck down my wellington boot.”

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Would you like to ‘adopt’ Surbiton Station? South Western Railway operates a ‘station adoption’ programme that gives communities an opportunity to get involved with their local stations and work together to improve them. Groups can help to: add planters and art displays, introduce book swap schemes, help keep stations litter free, create community space and much more. When local people are involved in their station it creates more pride in the building, reduces anti-social behaviour and helps improve the travel experience for everyone. If you are interested in getting more involved and being part of a brand new 'Friends of Surbiton Station' group register your interest by 1 April 2021. Everyone is welcome - whether you are a local resident, a regular commuter, or have an interest in the history or the architecture of the station, we want to hear from you! https://kingstonletstalk.co.uk/surbiton-station/survey_tools/foss-sign-up

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The best apps for the great outdoors

Runtastic Adidas’s app for runners enables you to track your runs, set and track goals, share your best times with other users and record all kinds of data including speed, elevation and calories burned. It’s for any kind of run from a brief jog to training for a marathon.

Strava Strava’s probably best known for its superb bike tracking features but it’s also a very good fitness app for runners and swimmers. The main selling point here is the huge Strava community: it enables you to track your progress and see how you compare with other people nearby.

Zombies, Run! Need a bit of motivation? How about being chased by zombies that want to eat you? That’s the cute concept behind this immersive running game, which turns every run into a life-or-death mission. It doesn’t matter whether you’re on a trail or in a park: there are zombies everywhere.

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PET VACCINES Dogs and cats are just as prone as humans to picking up viruses, albeit different ones to us! This means that vaccinations and boosters are essential part of caring for your pet. For Cats Core vaccinations include one for feline parvovirus and others to prevent cat flu. As with people, flu can spread rapidly and has many different strains, which means that it will never be completely wiped out. A cat flu vaccine – given from around eight weeks of age – will boost immunity. A booster vaccine should be given a year later. For Dogs There are many diseases that dogs should be vaccinated against. However, most vaccines are combined, and the schedule starts when the puppy is about six weeks old. A Lyme disease jab should be given to adult dogs once a year, particularly if you walk in grassy or woodland areas.

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Will This Hurt? Pets are generally given an injection underneath the skin at the scruff of the neck. Dogs’ kennel cough vaccine is usually administered as a nasal spray, however. The single-use disposable needle is very sharp and shouldn’t trouble your dog or cat too much. Don’t Forget! Make a note in your diary to get these shots done regularly. It’s part of the cost of owning a pet and of course prevention is so much better – and cheaper – than cure.

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If you’re on the hunt for a staycation closer to home instead of your usual holiday abroad, the Scottish Highlands should definitely be on your radar. Imagine awe-inspiring landscapes, towns rich in culture, fluffy Highland cows, centuries of history and castles straight from a fairy tale – all topped off with a dose of Scottish hospitality. We’ve put together some of the top things to do on a staycation in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Hike or ski Ben Nevis A hiker’s paradise in summer and a skier’s playground in winter, the UK’s highest peak is a year-round magnet for keen outdoor types. Nevis Range is the Scots’ favourite ski resort in winter, but its panoramic mountain views make it worth a visit during summer too. Take a cable car there to enjoy hikes of varying degrees or tackle the seven-hour trek to Ben Nevis’s peak! While exploring Ben Nevis, base yourself at nearby Fort William, a fantastic jumping off point for exploring the Highlands’ glens and mountains. Visit Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness Lose yourself in the medieval history of Inverness’s ruined castle, dating all the way back to the thirteenth century. The castle also sits on the banks of the iconic Loch Ness, making the pair a must-visit for anyone travelling to the Scottish Highlands. Book a fascinating tour around Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness to learn about their role in Highlands history, keeping an eye out for the mythical monster rumoured to roam these waters… Spend some time on the Isle of Skye Scotland’s crown jewel, the Isle of Skye is the largest and arguably the most beautiful island of the Inner Hebrides, with spectacular moors,

rocky valleys, dramatic mountain ranges and white sandy beaches. Admire the Old Man of Storr, take a dip in the turquoise waters of magical Fairy Pools, walk along the cliff front to Neist Point Lighthouse and hike the Quiraing, drinking in the outstanding scenery. Go hiking in Glen Coe Glens are deep, narrow valleys that are synonymous with beautiful scenery, and Glen Coe is one of Scotland’s finest. Carved out centuries ago by glaciers and volcanic explosions, Glen Coe’s beauty has made it the star of many famous films, including Skyfall and the Harry Potter series. If you don’t fancy exploring on foot, the A82 highway cuts straight through the verdant valley. Make time for plenty of stops – the scenery is out of this world! Explore Britain’s biggest national park Covering 1,748 square miles, Cairngorms National Park is twice the size of the Lake District and cradles five of the UK’s six highest summits. You could easily spend days exploring the mountains, lochs, rivers, forests and villages of this mammoth national park, but if you’re short on time don’t leave out a visit to Balmoral Castle – Queen Victoria’s favourite – and a ride on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway. As you explore, look out for the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, the UK’s only free-grazing reindeer!

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Kingston’s biggest council housing building programme for decades Sir Edward Davey, M.P

We need to build more council homes. Kingston Council now has ambitious plans to do just that. Here’s why this is so important.

For several decades, it’s been clear the UK has serious housing problems. From overcrowding to too many poor quality homes, from homelessness to the high cost of housing – all issues common to our Royal Borough. The current pandemic – with the lockdowns and restrictions – has brought home to many the human costs of such poor housing. The challenges faced by children and young people trying to study in overcrowded homes. The impact on health – from damp homes affecting people’s breathing to the lack of green spaces and play spaces affecting people’s mental health. The challenge has been finding credible answers.

In a recent column in the Berrylands Companion, I argued that the Government’s proposals to reform our planning system won’t work and could make things worse – not least as they failed to understand the real barriers to building the homes people need, like the lack of bricklayers. Or the failure of developers to use the planning permissions they already have. Why council housing is part of the answer

One of my alternative proposals was that we need to build many more council homes – something Governments and a developer-led planning system have failed to do for decades.

While such direct Government intervention in the market isn’t the only answer, any analysis of postwar housing numbers shows a market-only response has failed to deliver sufficient homes. It’s only when the state has backed major council house building, that housing needs have been better met.

No-one should be starry-eyed about past council house booms – many low quality homes were built during them. But with modern standards and proper enforcement, there’s a chance we could learn from such past mistakes – be it scandals around cladding or poor design.

Kingston Council’s new council house building programme Kingston Council now seems to agree that more council housing is indeed part of the answer, and they’ve developed a long term, phased programme. This first phase aims to achieve 101 new council homes the first new build homes Kingston Council has directly commissioned in the last 30 years. These homes will be one way the council will provide homes for some of the 4,000 plus households people on the Council’s Housing Register or in temporary accommodation, from hostels to bed and breakfast. These new council housing developments are due to start onsite this spring - with the whole phase completed by early 2023.

The sites are on council-owned land. Some involve demolishing garages – that are simply too small for modern cars. Others involving adding new storeys to existing council properties. Some will use derelict land Councillors see this as only a beginning.

Regeneration, with more new build council homes, sustainably The most ambitious new council homes project is Kingston’s largest regeneration scheme for over 50 years – with a plan to rebuild the Cambridge Road Estate in Norbiton.

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I’m particularly excited by this as 2 major attempts in the last 20 years to improve properties there ultimately failed. This time the plan has been backed by the residents of the estate – in a ballot last year, 85% of residents voted, with 72% backing the project.

For those who don’t know it well, Norbiton’s Cambridge Road Estate was built in the 1960s and consists of rows of tower blocks, mid-rise structures connected by raised walkways, with just over 850 homes, mostly secure tenants with some leasehold and some temporary accommodation tenants.

The regeneration plans will provide new modern homes for every existing resident, a net increase of over 100 new council homes in a new expanded mix community, with around 1,000 new private properties helping to fund the regeneration. And the plans build in very high energy efficiency, security-enhancing technologies, great access for people with disabilities, electric vehicle charging points and so on.

The development is especially exciting because the plans envisage it being heated by a district heat work, with renewable heat from the Hogsmill sewage works – creating a new renewable heat network with the potential to be extended into the town centre, to Kingston Hospital and beyond.

So not only will Kingston witness a council home building boom, to address long ignored housing needs, we could help tackle climate change at the same time. Some good news during this most difficult of times.

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