A Berrylands Companion

Hello Readers

was not the start to the welcome letter I had originally planned. As I finalised the magazine layout, the very sad news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced.

The fact that the day before she had said goodbye to one Prime Minister and then greeted the new 15th one, led us to believe all was well.

The news came after a day of hearing that the Queen’s condition was being closely monitored. So her death was sudden and quick, and now to be followed by all the ceremony that has been in preparation for some Ouryears.front

cover of the late Queen lists the words that have been used to describe her and her reign.

Given the historical ceremony that happened in the days after the Queen’s death, Sir Edward Davey was involved in some. Therefore he has been unable to provide his usual article, much to his dismay.

Well, children are back at school and we have a new Prime Minister and government. I hope both show signs of learning and improving, especially the latter!!

As I was preparing this October edition I am delighted to report that we have several new advertisers, as well as an old friend returning, Berrylands Builders Limited.

The weather has certainly turned a corner and we are well into Autumn, with the rain and storms. I hope that you are keeping an eye on your roofs in these winds and rain, remember to check with Honeybee Roofing if you need any repairs! They kindly agreed for me to remove their cover box for this issue. Thankfully the lawn looks green now, not a shabby brown!!

At the end of the month it will be Halloween, have fun trick or treating! And don’t forget to turn the clocks

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all too soon it is November, and fireworks. Please check for hedgehogs under bonfires and keep your pets indoors and calm.

Before we know it, there will be Christmas and New Year celebrations. So get in all your events as soon as Ipossible.look forward to getting together again next month.

Best wishes, Karen

HM Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II 21st April 19268th September 2022 R.I.P

Phillip came to me today, and said it was time to go. I looked at him and smiled, as I whispered that "I know"

I then turned and looked behind me and saw I was asleep. All my Family were around me, and I could hear them weep.

I gently touched each shoulder, with Phillip by my side. Then I turned away and walked with My Angel guide.

Whether you are a Monarchist or not, Queen Elizabeth II has set a precedent. The longest reigning British Monarch, who at 21 years of age declared her pledge: ‘to serve the country and Commonwealth for life, whether that be long or short’ She certainly did that!

For so many, Queen Elizabeth has been the only Monarch they have ever known. For some people of a certain age, they will remember her father, King George VI, so will be entering a period with their third Monarch, King Charles III

Whilst we are mourning the passing of the Queen, we must remember that there is a family that has lost a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and Mostaunt.

families have the chance to grieve in private. This family will have been in the public eye from the moment the announcement of the Queen’s death was Themade.least we can do is allow them to mourn her death.

Most funerals bring families together and it would be a tribute to Queen Elizabeth if the Royal Family could reconcile their differences and unite again.

Phillip held my hand, as he lead the way, to a world where Kings and Queens, are Monarchs every day.

I was given a crown to wear, or a Halo known by some. The difference is, up here they are worn by everyone.

I felt a sense of peace, my reign had seen its end. 70 years I had served my Country, as the peoples’ friend. Thank you for the years, for all your time and love. Now I am one of two again, in our Palace up above.

J.Boyle (heartfelt)

With thanks to the author of this heartfelt poem and Murphy’s Sketches for the image.

Do you know your annuities from your elbow? If you don’t, you’re not alone…

Annual allowance

This is the maximum amount that you can pay into your pension each year before you have to pay tax. The current annual allowance is £40,000, or 100% of your earnings – whichever is lower. Your annual allowance may reduce in certain circumstances, for example if you earn over £200,000 a year, or if your income plus any pension contributions totals £240,000 or more.

Annuity

An annuity provides you with a guaranteed income in retirement. You hand over some or all of your pension to an insurance company and in return they agree to pay you a set amount each year.

Auto-enrolment

In 2012, the government introduced autoenrolment, a process by which employees are automatically enrolled into their company pension scheme once they start work. Under current rules, enrolment is automatic for anyone aged 22 or over earning a minimum of £10,000 from a single job.

Drawdown

Drawdown is a way of taking an income from your pension in retirement. Guaranteed annuity rate

Some older defined-contribution or moneypurchase pension policies, usually those sold before the late 1980s or early 1990s, promised to pay a ‘guaranteed annuity rate’ at retirement. This means they must provide you with an income at a set rate for the remainder of your life. Index-linked annuity

When you use your pension pot to buy an annuity, you’re essentially buying a guaranteed regular income. An index-linked annuity ensures that this income will increase in line with living costs. Lifetime allowance

This is the maximum you can hold in your pensions without having to pay extra tax when you take money out of them. It’s not a small amount of tax either – any amount above the

allowance that you take as a lump sum is taxed at a hefty 55%. The lifetime allowance is currently £1,073,100.

Normal retirement age

Although the minimum age you can access your retirement savings is 55, most workplace pensions set a normal retirement age when you’re expected to take your pension. If you have a personal pension, you can choose your retirement date.

State pension and state pension age

The state pension is a weekly payment that the government makes once you reach state pension age. The amount you get depends on your age and your National Insurance contributions record. The current full state pension in the 2022/23 tax year is £185.15, but to get this you’ll need to have at least 35 qualifying years of National Insurance Statecontributions.pension

age is worked out based on your date of birth. To check your state pension age, visit www.gov.uk/state-pension-age.

Tax relief

Tax relief essentially means you get money back from the taxman on your pension contributions, which can make it a very cost-effective way of saving for retirement provided you stay within the annual limits. If you’re a basic rate taxpayer, a £100 contribution into your pension will only cost you £80.

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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.

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Illuminate your work space

• To start with, maximise natural light by placing your desk near a window, if possible. Consider glare – will the sun hit your eyes at certain times of the day and, if so, are you able to shade it with curtains, blinds or shutters?

• A desk lamp is not only necessary when working in dim light, but also a decorative feature, so ensure your choice complements the overall style of your work space, whether that is minimal and modern, rustic and natural, or elegant and traditional.

• Bear in mind that the larger your desk, the taller your lamp will need to be in order to cover it with light. It is always helpful to have a lamp that is adjustable so that you can focus its beam on different areas when necessary.

Get your lighting right and it will make working from home more of a pleasure than a chore. Here is our guide to choosing the right desk lamp. is usually a good choice) but daylight, with 100 daylight-equivalentbeingand

• When choosing a light bulb for your desk lamp, bear in mind not only how bright it will be (an LED bulb of 5-10 watts is usually a good choice) but also its colour ‘temperature’, from cool blue/white to warm yellow, and its colour quality. The Colour Rendering Index (CRI) measures the light given compared to natural daylight, with 100 daylight-equivalentbeingand above 90 a number to aim for.

◄ With a hand-crafted marble base, this lamp features a fully adjustable brass head so that light hits all the right places. Mood Living Lucca table lamp in white marble and brass, £79, ultfurniture.com.

This compact lamp has an adjustable head and a cool, crisp style, while at the same time injecting a shot of interesting colour. Effie table lamp in pale green and white, £46.20, darlighting.co.uk.►

Perfect for a desk that’s lacking in style, the bold, bright colours of this adjustable desk lamp will add some cool, 1980s nostalgia. Jean colour-block desk lamp, £35,

◄ Add some retro-meets-industrial character with this quirky lamp in dramatic black and brass. Gleeson table lamp, £99, ultfurniture.com.

Roijackers in a shape inspired by birds, this lamp has an understated, timeless aesthetic. Minimal beige iron desk lamp, £195, and a tilting head, this angular lamp would look great in a modern home office. Nicky desk lamp, £69.50, Tthehouseoffice.co.uk.

◄ A great mix of practicality and fun, this pretty lamp is adjustable in every way. Monda pink adjustable table lamp, £32,iconiclights.co.uk.

This eye-catching retro-style lamp blends function and fashion, and is made from robust metal. 27cm table lamp, £39.99, wayfair.co.uk.►

By Katherine Sorrell

Who needs a time machine when you have historical fiction?

Journey to the River Sea – Eva Ibbotson

It’s been 21 years since Journey to the River Sea was published, but it still captivates readers (old and young alike) across the globe. The main character, Maia, is an orphan who is sent to live with distant relatives in Brazil in the early twentieth century. The relatives are interested in little but Maia’s money. However, Maia finds loyal companions in her governess, a young actor and a local boy.

The Key in The Lock – Beth Underdown Secrets, lies and deception abound in this gothic thriller. Ivy Boscawen is mourning the death of her son in the Great War. She’s also still haunted by memories of a child’s death 30 years before. Ivy believes the boy was murdered and now she needs to find out what really happened. But will anyone be prepared to let the full truth come to light, even Ivy herself?

Take My Hand – Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Civil Townsend embarks on a career in family planning. It’s 1973 and she has high hopes of helping women to take control of their lives. But amongst her first patients are two young girls – eleven and thirteen. The girls live in virtual squalor and Civil does what she can to help them. Soon it becomes clear that people in power are intent are making life-changing decisions for girls like these two. A saddening insight into a dark period of American history.

Shrines of Gaiety – Kate Atkinson

You know you’re in for a treat when Kate Atkinson releases a new novel and Shrines of Gaiety doesn’t disappoint. Told from the viewpoint of several connected characters living in London in 1926, Shrines of Gaiety follows the fortunes of Nellie Coker – a nightclub owner – and her children. There’s also Freda, who’s come to London in the hope of becoming a star. And Detective Chief Inspector Frobisher, who’s on a mission to bring down Mrs Coker’s infamous clubs, which he believes are behind a spate of missing girls. Gripping.

Genghis: Birth of an Empire – Conn Iggulden Temujin falls into poverty after his father is murdered. In this fictionalised account of Temujin’s life, Conn Iggulden starts to explore how a boy on the brink of starvation became the ruthless warrior Genghis Khan, whose story still captivates us almost 1,000 years later.

A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting – Sophie Irwin Kitty and her younger sisters are about to be made homeless. Their parents are dead. The house will need selling to repay their debts. Her fiancé has broken off their engagement. It’s 1818 so Kitty has little hope of supporting herself. That means she needs a wealthy husband, and quickly. Kitty soon sets her sights on a suitor, but his brother sees her for the fortune hunter she really is. Witty and lively, A Lady’s Guide to FortuneHunting is a whole heap of fun.

Even in a small home office or a shared space, you can create a working environment that functions efficiently and effectively – while also being a pleasure to spend time in.

Desk decisions

Your desk should be at least 50cm deep (75cm is better), and wide enough for a computer and some paperwork, perhaps with drawers at the sides. Depending on room configuration, an L-shaped or corner desk may be best. Style-wise there are endless choices, dependent on budget and the room style. One option is a customised built-in work area, taking advantage of awkward features such as sloping ceilings, level changes, niches etc., while a middle ground is a modular system with elements combined as required.

Sitting comfortably

A good chair is essential for preventing back problems and muscle strain. For some, a kneeling chair works well, while others prefer a saddle chair or a balance ball. However, for most people an ergonomic chair is ideal. Experts recommend a height-adjustable chair on wheels with a five-castor base, with a seat depth giving adequate leg support and a back rest providing lower and middle back support.

By Katherine Sorrell

A desk with a view is always nice, and this home office has plenty of storage as well as a stylish and comfortable vibe. Eames desk unit EDU, £1,320; Eames storage unit ESU, from £1,449 for a one-tier shelf; both nest.co.uk.

A modular system can be the answer when fitting a desk into an awkward space. It’s especially helpful when it has adjustable shelves. Modular home office desk with storage, £1,274.45, shelved.co.uk.

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Storage solutions

Storage is vital and should provide room for expansion. A filing cabinet may be best, or stacking boxes, a shelf full of folders or plenty of shallow drawers. In shared rooms, such as an office in a bedroom, concealment may be important, so consider appropriating part of a wardrobe or cupboard to physically separate work and shut it away. Otherwise, choose storage that suits the overall room decor and that can be well-integrated.

Heat and light

A comfortable working temperature is important, and if the room is likely to suffer from extremes of temperature, consider a plug-in heater and/or fan or air conditioning. Good task and general lighting is vital – the more natural light the better. Desk lamps should be bright and easily adjustable. Make it your own

Seek out furnishings that suit your home and your personality. Chain stores and independent shops sell home office furniture but there are interesting alternatives, such as old school lockers, a trestle resting on a pair of metal filing cabinets or a desktop made from blackboard. Add accessories to brighten up your day. Decorate and add finishing touches such as plants, family photographs and scented reed diffusers, making it a space where you want to spend time.

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As we dip into the mellow days of autumn, it’s a good time to reach for the camera. The light levels are often perfect for photography in the garden. Capture those glistening spiders’ webs and moisture droplets that decorate leaves. Soak up every moment of the golden times when long shadows make great shots. There is generally less pollution in autumn due to cooler weather, and skies tend to be clearer.

October can catch you out. There are days that feel like an Indian summer, with bright blue skies and sun that warms, but also unexpected frosts. Protect vulnerable plants by moving them to sheltered sites, or cover them in horticultural fleece.

During this magical month, don’t miss the petrichor! It’s a real treat, and is the scent of rain that arises from damp earth after it falls on dry soil. This is a time to savour the daylight, knowing it will be seeping gradually away. But rather than mourn the loss of longer days, there’s work to be done outdoors as you need to get your garden in order to make it winter-ready. Before leaves are filling up every crevice and corner, remember to cover ponds using fine mesh. It will stop the debris from falling to the bottom of the water where it will rot.

Stop and think before you cut things back during autumn pruning. Many plants have high feed value for garden birds. The seeds provide food and the leaves and stems offer shelter for birds, small mammals and mini-beasts. Leave them in situ if you can.

Collect seeds for propagation. Many of them can be sown right away, but some can be scattered later. Check the preferences of each type of seed, as some require ‘cold stratification’, where they need to undergo a cold period before they are likely to germinate. They include many acer trees, most shrubs such as cornus (dogwood) and forsythia, clematis and perennials including lavender, nepeta, sedum and rudbeckia.

Beech leaves in October

Take advantage of interesting light levels for photos

This is a perfect pruning time for certain climbers and shrubs. Beware of cutting into old wood on lavender and rosemary, however. You can prune shrub roses and soft fruit bushes. Cut hedges without too much fear of disturbing bird nests and consider giving your hedge a mulch around the base. Always check before adding fresh wood chippings, however. Some newly shredded wood can change the pH value of the soil and others might deplete nitrogen levels in the ground underneath.

Lawn lovers will be in their element during October, as this is a good time to rake out the thatch and apply autumn lawn fertiliser. Trim the lawn edges to give it a crisp shape that should last until spring.

It’s time to plant some underground flower power while there is still warmth in the soil. This is the best bulb-planting month for spring-flowering beauties such as daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops, alliums and hyacinths. Tulips can wait until November, or even later if the weather is mild. This helps to avoid the dreaded tulip fire virus.

By Caroline Knight: Gardendesignideas.co.uk

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - What you need to know

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK, with around 55,500 women and 370 men diagnosed each year. The statistics are scary, but the more we understand about breast cancer, the better our chances of successful treatment.

What is breast cancer?

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the breast tissue, when cells begin to divide and grow in an unusual and uncontrolled way.

One of the dangers of breast cancer is how easily it can be spread to other parts of the body. This is due to the network of lymph glands close to the breast, which are part of the lymphatic system that runs throughout the body. Cancer cells that have broken away from the breast tissue can be carried by lymph fluid to nearby lymph nodes.

What are the causes of breast cancer?

Unfortunately, no one knows the exact causes of breast cancer. There are, however, certain risk factors which may increase a person’s chance of developing breast cancer.

Some examples of avoidable risk factors include lack of physical activity, poor diet, being overweight, drinking too much alcohol and undergoing combined Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). You’re also more likely to

How can I check my breasts?

Start by looking in the mirror to see what your breasts look like and so you can spot any changes

Either in the shower or lying on your bed, lift your arm above your head, to spread your breast tissue

Is breast cancer curable?

Use the pads of your fingertips with shower gel or moisturiser

develop breast cancer if you’re a white female, over the age of 55 or if your mother, sister or child has been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer. Other unavoidable risks include starting menstruation before the age of twelve, reaching the menopause after the age of 55 and having children at an older age.

What are the symptoms of breast cancer? The most common symptoms of breast cancer include:

• A lump in the breast, upper chest or armpit

• A change to the skin, such as puckering or dimpling

• A change in the colour of the breast

• A nipple change, for example an inversion

• Rash or crusting around the nipple

• Unusual discharge from the nipple

• Changes in size or shape of the breast

See your GP if you notice a change to your breast that’s new or unusual for you.

Imagine your breast is a clock face

Gently press and move around the breast tissue in small circular motions across the entire breast

The survival rate for breast cancer is reasonably high, especially if you’re diagnosed early.

Fortunately, there are several different treatment options for breast cancer, most of which include a combination of surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapies. Your doctor will take many different factors into account when deciding which treatment is best for you, including how big the cancer is, whether it has spread and your general health.

What can I do to help?

Whether you’re suffering from breast cancer

Feel all around the breast, including under your arm and underneath where the underwire of your bra would sit

Make sure you check higher up, above your breast (as the ‘tail’ of the breast reaches up here as well)

yourself, supporting a loved one through their treatment or looking to raise awareness in your community, there are many ways in which you can seek and provide support in the face of breast Charitiescancer.such as Prevent Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Now, Breast Cancer UK, Against Breast Cancer and the Pink Ribbon Foundation offer care packages, support groups, expert guidance and more to help people battling with breast cancer. You can also get involved in sports challenges, fundraising and volunteering initiatives, or donate to a breast cancer charity that resonates with you.

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If you want to keep your energy bills low (who doesn’t?) and reduce your carbon emissions, you need to review just how much of your precious heat is escaping. Even little fixes around the home can accrue significant savings and bigger fixes will save more still.

Start at the top

If you’ve lived in your house for a while, chances are you already have loft insulation and think it’s good enough. But compared to a new home, even a twenty-year-old property will have room for improvement.

If you can see the floor joists in the loft or if you’ve managed to install decking straight onto the joists, it means you don’t have sufficient padding underneath.

In a new build you can’t even see the joists for insulation, and any loft flooring will be on specially designed ‘legs’ to leave an airgap above the thick

Whilematerial.loft insulation isn’t expensive to buy, it is not a pleasant material to handle, and you’ll need skin, eye and breathing protection for the job. Unless you have good access to your attic and don’t mind a weekend’s hard work, calling in a professional is going to be a good decision.

Windows

If you have double glazing, ensure it’s performing as it should. If you have any condensation between the panes, it means the air gap has failed and it’s not much better than single glazing. You don’t always have to replace though, as a window repairer can often effect a fix at a fraction of the cost of replacement windows.

If you have only single glazing, then you will either need to replace it or go for secondary glazing. The latter isn’t very attractive, although for some listed properties may be the only Regardlessoption of which type of windows you have, install blinds for both a bit of extra heatproofing and daytime privacy, and thick curtains for the evening.

Is it worth it? New double glazing will be extremely effective at cutting your bills and will definitely add value to your home. Smaller measures are more affordable though, and still worthwhile.

Wasted water

Your heating bill covers your hot water too, so don’t heat water for longer than you need to. If you typically shower in the morning, try only heating it for an hour before you get up and just keep adding fifteen minutes until you get enough to last. In the evening, if you only rinse off a few plates before switching on the dishwasher (which uses cold water), managing with cooler water might be better than heating a full tank.

Small improvements

• Check your water tank has an extra thick jacket and that pipes coming out have lagging.

• Thermostatic radiator valves should be added in all rooms and in a spare bedroom just turn the radiator off completely and close the door.

• Chimneys can be a real heat loss offender, so research what you can do to according to your type of fireplace.

One of the nation’s longest-serving and most popular breakfast TV presenters, Eamonn Holmes balances family life and career to get the best of both worlds.

The bloke from Belfast has done good. Born on 3rd December 1959, Eamonn Holmes has gone on to be one of the longest-serving breakfast TV presenters in the world.

He began his broadcasting career as a farming reporter at Ulster Television and at 21 he became the youngest anchor in regional television, when he hosted Good Evening Ulster.

Recalls Eamonn: “By the age of eleven, being a journalist was all I wanted. Everybody thought it was ridiculous and all a bit pie in the sky… My mother didn’t want me to do it at all – she thought I should just get a real job. If I was the assistant manager in the local Co-op, that would be the height of her dreams. But I loved it right from the start because it never felt like work to me.”

He left Ulster TV to work at the BBC in Manchester – and that’s where his love affair with Manchester United football club began, despite being arrested on his first-ever visit to Old Trafford under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Today Eamonn is a trustee at the Manchester United Foundation, the associated charity of Manchester United, which uses football to engage, inspire and unite young people.

The 63-year-old father-of-four is a dedicated family man, even though he has spent most of his working life going to bed early in order to be up early. “I have a magnificent job, but it would be more magnificent if it was at 6pm rather than having a 2.30am wake-up call. I go to bed around 10pm but it can take an hour to get to sleep and then you realise you’ve got less than four hours until the alarm clock goes off.”

Eamonn has been a co-host on GMTV, Sky News Sunrise and This Morning, with his wife Ruth Langsford. He and Ruth were engaged in March 2009 after they had been together for twelve years, and married the following year at The Elvetham hotel in Hampshire. Eamonn recalls: “Ruth was the missing jigsaw piece in my life. I was meant to be married – I never saw any joy in the bachelor lifestyle and when I met Ruth, not only did I fall deeply in love with her, but she had so many attributes that I admire. She’s a wonderful mummy to Jack, a fantastic partner both personally and professionally, and now, I’m proud to say, she’s my beautiful wife.”

The much-loved TV presenters live with their son Jack in a six-bedroom mansion in Weybridge, Surrey.

In a career spanning more than 40 years, Eamonn has presented a vast array of programmes including game shows, panel shows, sports events, documentaries, news and current affairs.

In December last year it was revealed that Eamonn, who was made an OBE in the 2018 New Year’s Honours, was to join GB News. “I’ve spent my career on broadcasting firsts and startups, and GB News is one of the most exciting yet. To me the greatest honour in journalism is to give a voice and respect to the unheard, and that’s exactly what GB News is all about.”

150 YEARS

In Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in Eighty Days, Phileas Fogg sets off from London on 1st October to begin his round-the-world journey. He must return by 21st December to win his £20,000 bet.

100 YEARS

The BBC was officially founded as the British Broadcasting Company (now the British Broadcasting Corporation).

British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen. On 26th November he reached a second sealed doorway and discovered the famous treasures.

75 YEARS

The marriage of Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) and Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey in London.

60 YEARS

The UK premiere of the first James Bond film Dr. No.

The Beatles’ first hit song Love Me Do was released in the UK

British weather forecasts switched from Fahrenheit to Celsius

The Big Freeze in Britain – one of the coldest winters on record. On 29th – 30th December the south-west of England and Wales were hit by a blizzard, with snow drifts more than 20 feet deep.

50 YEARS

Access credit cards were launched in the UK as a rival to Barclaycard (launched in 1966). Access was taken over by MasterCard in 1996.

40 YEARS

Channel 4 Television launched in the UK.

30 YEARS

The British Government announced that 31 of the country’s 50 remaining deep coal mines would close by March 1993, putting 31,000 miners out of work. Six mines were closed immediately.

Windsor Castle fire, UK. A fire broke out in a private chapel and spread to a large part of the building. Damage was extensive and took five years to repair, at a cost of £40 million.

The world’s first SMS text message was sent. Engineer Neil Papworth, who was working for Anglo-French company Sema Group, sent the message from a personal computer to Vodafone director Richard Jarvis’s mobile phone. The message said: ‘Merry Christmas’.

15 YEARS

Amazon released its first Kindle e-book reader.

10 YEARS

Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner jumped from a helium balloon at an altitude of 24 miles and became the first person to break the sound barrier while skydiving. American computer scientist Alan Eustace broke his altitude record (but not his speed record) in October 2014 when he jumped from 25.7 miles.

American cyclist Lance Armstrong was banned from competitive cycling for life, stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, and stripped of most other titles won since 1998, for using illicit performanceenhancing drugs. He denied the allegations, but in January 2013 he admitted he had used the drugs throughout most of his career. He said his success was ‘one big lie’.

By Scared Poet, CC BY-SA 2.5

• 1 red onion, wedges

• 150g baby carrots,

• 1 x 280g packet

• 1 tbsp olive

• 250g cooked

• Grated zest of

• Salt and freshly

• 1 red chilli, finely

• ½ small bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

• ½ small bunch fresh mint, finely chopped

• ½ small bunch fresh chives, finely chopped

• 50g feta

For

• 1 tbsp rose harissa

• 4 tbsp plain yoghurt, plant-based if you prefer

• ½ tsp easy garlic

• ½ tbsp red wine

Cooked

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 200°C fan / gas mark 7.

2. Place the onion wedges and baby carrots on a baking tray along with the falafels, drizzle over the olive oil and cook in the oven for 15 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, mix the dressing ingredients together and set aside.

4. In a small saucepan, heat the lentils with the lemon zest and a good squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper, and then stir the chopped chilli and herbs through the warm lentils.

5. Spoon the lentils onto a serving platter with the roasted onions, carrots and falafel. Crumble over the feta and a drizzle of the dressing with the rest served on the side.

Super-scrumptious Middle Eastern street food falafels take the starring role in this warm autumnal salad

Two-time winner of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce’s Award for the Best Leisure and Hospitality Business, Glenmore House is one of Surbiton’s best kept

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The Tudor Rooms benefit from stained glass windows and chandeliers, and our light and airy Crescent Room enjoys fabulous views over Claremont Gardens.

Choose from a choice of five starters, five main courses and at least eight desserts, with coffee and complimentary amuse bouche for just £25 per person, all prepared by our brigade of award winning Chefs, using the freshest ingredients.

** The price is £25 incl VAT, (parties over 7 subject to a 10% service charge). Children under 12 half price. Private rooms are also available for a small additional charge.

Serves 8 Takes about 1 hour

Ingredients

• 200g pistachio kernels, finely ground – use a spice grinder or food processor

• Zest and juice of 1 orange

• 200g bramata polenta

• 4 eggs

• 150g runny honey

• 200ml extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing

For the syrup and decoration

• Zest and juice of 1 orange

• 75g runny honey

• 50g pistachio kernels, roughly chopped

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / gas mark 6, grease a 24cm springform cake tin with oil and line the base with baking paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix the ground pistachios, orange zest and the polenta together. Crack the eggs into another bowl and whisk in the honey, orange juice and olive oil until smooth.

3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and thoroughly combine to a smooth batter, then pour the batter into the prepared tin. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean, then remove the cake from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack to cool in the tin.

4. Once the cake is cool, release it from the tin and transfer it to a large plate.

5. To make the syrup, stir the orange juice and honey together in a small saucepan. Place the pan over a medium-low heat and bring the ingredients to a simmer, stirring to fully combine. Immediately remove the syrup from the heat.

6. Using a fine skewer, prick a few holes into the top of the cake and pour the honey and orange syrup over the top. Sprinkle on the orange zest and pistachios to decorate.

This is truly a cake for everyone. Made with polenta and olive oil, it is both dairy-free and gluten-free

Recipe extracted from The Italian Pantry by Theo Randall, published by Quadrille on 1st September, priced £26, with photography by Lizzie Mayson.

After a scorching summer, the thought of carving through powder snow and soaking up outstanding mountain scenery sounds like the perfect way to welcome in the winter months.

From the world-famous Rockies to the Alpine landscapes here in Europe, here are just a few of the world’s most popular skiing destinations.

The Alps

Spanning Italy, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Slovenia and Germany, the Alps are where the tradition of skiing was born. With some of the best skiing scenery in the world, picture-perfect chalets, gigantic ski circuits and a lively après-ski scene, it’s no wonder the mountains are a top choice for skiers across the globe.

Some of the top resorts include Val d’Isère in France, with its reputation for challenging black pistes, off-piste terrain and buzzing après ski scene, and Italy’s Courmayeur, renowned for its mountain restaurants and glamorous shopping. Then there’s the Swiss resorts – Zermatt with its gorgeous Matterhorn views and gourmet dining, and the more relaxed resort of Obergurgl. And that’s just touching the surface! With 1,152 ski resorts to choose from, the Alps truly have something for everyone.

Bulgaria

With excellent ski schools, cheap drinks, buzzing bars and gentle slopes, Bulgaria is the perfect place for beginners to learn to ski on a budget.

Borovets and Bansko are the country’s largest ski areas – Borovets being the oldest of the two, located on the northern slopes of the Rila mountain range with pistes reaching 2,600m high. The resort’s scenic pine forests, lively atmosphere and traditional Balkan pubs make it a great spot for skiers looking to ski hard – and party hard too.

Further south, at the foot of the Pirin mountains, lies Bankso, which has grown to become Bulgaria’s largest ski resort. Offering 70km of well-groomed pistes for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels, it’s popular with families looking for a more leisurely skiing holiday.

Canada

A bucket-list destination for skiers and snowboarders alike, Canada’s world-class slopes are famed for their knee-deep powder, immaculate tree-lined runs and unrivalled hospitality – not to mention their spectacular scenery and wildlife.

Repeatedly rated as North America’s top ski resort, Whistler is Canada’s pride and joy. With over 200 trails spread between the Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, linked by the famous Peak2Peak gondola, the resort sits at the higher end of the price scale – but it’s worth every penny. After a day on the slopes, kick back in the town’s mountain bars, indulge in some holiday shopping or soothe your aching muscles in a top-notch spa.

Japan

Japan is an underrated skiing destination, but one thing its 600 resorts are renowned for are their abundance of super light and extraordinarily dry

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popular ski areas are split across two regions – Hakuba on the southern main island and Niseko, Rusutsu and Furano in the northern island of Hokkaido. The resorts in Japan are worlds apart from European and North American resorts. Sample incredible food, from sushi and ramen to fried chicken and potatoes, and hop between Japanese onsens, natural hot springs that offer a traditional après-ski experience. However you look at it, Japan offers a skiing holiday that you just won’t find anywhere else.

Under a law that came into effect in April 2016, all dogs and puppies must be microchipped and registered by the age of eight weeks. Furthermore, a government press release issued in December 2021 stated that cat microchipping will also be made compulsory in the very near future.

The aim of this legislation is to relieve the pressure on local authorities and animal welfare charities to care for lost animals. Of course, the benefit for you is that microchipping your pet will make it easier for you to be reunited should they be lost or stolen, as your contact details are placed on an approved database.

How does microchipping work?

A tiny electronic chip is implanted under your pet’s skin, between the shoulder blades. It contains a unique number that correlates with your contact details. If you move home, or rehome your pet with new owners, you must update the Microchippingdetails.doesn’t need an anaesthetic as it’s no more painful than a standard vaccination.

What if your dog isn’t microchipped?

If you don’t microchip your dog you risk a fine of £500 (and the same charge when cat microchipping becomes compulsory). You’ll receive a warning notice giving you 21 days in which to comply.

Current legislation means dog wardens and other enforcers, including community support officers, have the right to seize your dog and make sure it is microchipped, and to reclaim the cost from you.

Doorbell technology was never particularly exciting: from time to time a manufacturer would come up with a slightly different set of dingdong sounds and that was pretty much it. But that’s changed: the same tiny cameras that we have in our phones have made their way to our front doors too, enabling us to see and even communicate with whoever comes to the door.

One of the best known video doorbell makers is the Amazon-owned Ring, whose range includes options that work with your existing wiring or battery-powered ones that last for months. While the specification improves the more you spend, with higher quality cameras, better night vision and so on, the core features are much the same: you can be alerted when someone approaches the door either by a chime or a notification on your phone or smart home hub, and you can decide whether to answer the door or pretend you’re not in. They’re useful when you’re away from home too, enabling you to instruct couriers if you don’t happen to be in when an unexpected delivery arrives.

Where Amazon has Ring, Google has Nest. It has just two models, though: the Nest Doorbell

Google Nest Doorbell (battery) £192.41, nest.com

Google’s Nest doorbells look very similar but the battery model has more features and better recognition of different kinds of object. It works with the Google Home app and in a clever touch the camera will keep recording for an hour if it detects your Wi-Fi network going down or losing power.

(battery) and the Nest Doorbell (wired). Both stream live video over Wi-Fi 24 hours a day, both can distinguish between parcels, pets and people, and both have HDR for great contrast in the day and night vision to see in the dark.

When you’re considering a video doorbell it’s worth considering two things: what it’s compatible with – Amazon Alexa? Apple HomeKit? Google Home? – to ensure that it’ll work with either the smart home system you have or the one you want to get. And the second thing to look at is whether all its features are free. As with wireless security cameras you’ll often find that to get all the security features, such as long-term video storage or custom alerts, you may need to take out a security subscription. They aren’t hugely expensive – for example Google’s Nest Aware is £5 a month for unlimited cameras – but it’s still an extra doorbells can make your life easier

Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell £97.99, amazon.co.uk

Arlo is well known for its wireless security cameras and its doorbells are part of the same tradition. There’s high-resolution video, two-way audio, motion detection and customisable activity zones; the only real negative is that you’ll need to recharge the battery every month.

EZViz DB2 Battery Video Doorbell Kit £99.99, very.co.uk

This isn’t the best video doorbell but it may be the best value: the price includes not just the doorbell but a fitting kit and an indoor chime so you can hear when someone’s at the door. The camera has 2K resolution and black and white night vision.

Ring Video Doorbell 4 £169.99, amazon.co.uk

The most advanced doorbell in the Ring range has dual-band 5GHz Wi-Fi, constant recording and an improved camera sensor and lens. It also includes useful wedge mounts to help you fix your doorbell for the best viewing angle.

Running is one of the best ways to get fit. There are no gym fees, no opening times to fit in around and no complicated rules to learn. It’s great for your heart, lungs, stamina and mental health. And you can start with just one minute of running at a time.

Useful apps

• NHS Couch to 5k builds your fitness up gradually over nine weeks. You’ll start by alternating one-minute bursts of running or jogging with 90 seconds of walking.

• If you don’t fancy Couch to 5k, track your progress with Strava instead.

• Zombies, Run! puts you in the role of a survivor in a zombie apocalypse. There are numerous missions to complete, and when zombies are near you’ll need to run (or walk) faster to stop them catching you and stealing all the virtual supplies you’ve collected.

What you’ll need Decent, supportive trainers are essential. Ideally, head to a sports shop to get a gait analysis and recommendations. Trainers can be pricey though, so look out for sales and check online stores like www.sportsshoes.com. In most cases, you’ll want to size up from your usual shoe size to avoid bruised toenails!

You might also want to add the following to your kit list (Christmas is approaching after all):

• Running leggings or shorts (look for ones with a pocket for your keys)

• Sports bra (a must for most women)

• Sports T-shirt

• Easy grip running water bottle or hydration backpack

• Head torch if you’re planning to run in the dark

• Something hi-vis (essential if you’re planning to run on a road), e.g. a vest, jacket or sports T-shirt

• Running belt or armband for your phone

If you’re on a tight budget, there are several Facebook selling groups for second-hand sports gear. One of the best is ‘Sh*t Kit That Dunt Fit’ (replace the asterisk), where people offer items for free. You just pay the postage costs. The expectation is that you’ll then offer items in the future when you’re able to.

Keep going…

An injury can put you out of action for months, so make sure to warm up, cool down and stretch properly. You’ll find lots of useful videos on YouTube and guidance to essential stretches on Onewww.runnersworld.co.uk.waytoreduceinjury

and fatigue is to ‘Jeff’. This is where you have short, timed bursts of running and walking and stick to the same ratio, e.g. run for two minutes/walk for 30 seconds. Search online for ‘jeffing training plan’.

It can be difficult to keep your motivation up through the colder months. One of the best solutions is to find a running buddy or join a club. While some clubs are for experienced runners, others are very welcoming to newbies and won’t mind if you need to run/walk and take regular breaks.

What’s on in October:-

Events in September:

24-25th: DogFest at Harwood House, take your pooch for a fun day out.

25th: Hop Harvest Tea Party, at Hog’s Back Brewery, 12-6pm, families welcome. www. hogsback.co.uk for tickets: Ad:£12, child £6/gate: Ad: £15, child £7, under 3 free 30th: MacMillan’s Big Coffee Morning www.https://macmillan.org.uk

October Events

Black History Month; London Restaurant Festival Month

2nd: Virgin Money London Marathon

8th: Deadline for submissions to A Berrylands Companion November edition 9th: Diwali celebrate in Trafalgar Square

Royal Parks Half Marathons

12-16th: Frieze London & Frieze Masters Art Fairs, Regent Park 13th: London Cocktail Week

Half Term activities: Please check with each venue as you will probably need to book tickets.

Jack the Ripper Museum

Take a stroll along Little Venice, and also The Thames Path Stephen Wright’s House of Dreams, Dulwich Chelsea Physic Garden

Kyoto Garden at Holland Park

London Transport Museum’s Hidden London Tours Kew Gardens & Kew Palace Kingston’s Ancient Market Chiswick StrawberryHouseHillHouse

A fine day? How about an Autumn picnic?: Battersea Park Holland

HamRichmondParkParkHouse&Gardens

Some different museums:

Sherlock Holmes Museum Horniman Museum & Gardens

Apsley House & Wellington Arch Florence Nightingale Museum

City of London Police Museum Museum of Philatelic History

House of MinaLima (original artwork & props from Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts films

The Ghost Bus Tour Tour Royal Hospital with a Chelsea Pensioner Places to go:

Tower of London Science Museum HMS Belfast Shrek’s Adventure Natural History Museum ZSL London Zoo London Dungeon V&A Museum KidZania London Sea Life Aquarium Postal Museum

Fully accessible monthly talks at St Matthew’s School, Langley Road, Surbiton, KT6 6LW 7.30pm-9.30pm

Non members always welcome, £2 for tea & cake and donation appreciated!

Membership includes access to Hogsmill Nature Reserve

18th Oct: AGM followed by illustrated talk by Robert Muller

15th Nov: Oliver Smart: The Birds & Wildlife of Ethiopia 23rd Nov: Mid Week Walk morning 13th Dec: Members’ Slides

Field Outings: Friendly walks for beginners to experts. To confirm participation, arrange time and meeting place, and pre-arrange lifts if needed and available: Full details Surbitonbirds.org. 020 8399 9121

2nd Oct: All day, Farlington Marshes, PO6 1UN 14-16th Oct: Norfolk weekend. Leader Thelma Caine 19th Oct: 10-12pm, Weds Walk Hogsmill River & Berrylands Nature Reserve. Meet Stirling Walk, K2 bus to Pine Gardens bus stop. Boots/wellingtons advised 23rd Oct: All day: Rainham Marshes RSPB, RM19 1SZ Gentle walk with cafe and toilet on site. Train or car to Purfleet.

Full details Surbitonbirds.org. 020 8399 9121

HOOK ALLOTMENTS AND GARDENS ASSOCIATION

Our friendly allotment association was founded over 50 years ago and is run by volunteers.Weprovide a wide range of com posts, fertilisers, seeds; garden ing products at not-for-profit club prices to Membershipmembers.costs£5 a year and our trading facility is situated next to the entrance to the allotment plots, just beyond the rugby club pavilion, at the rear of King Edward’s Recreation Ground, Hook Road, Chessington. Sun: 10am-12noon Email: hooklga@outlook.com Hook Leisure Gardeners Association

What’s On/Local Events

1st Tuesday: NHS Retirement Club, For information call Lorna: 020 8337 4121

Last Sunday of the month: Women on Wheels, 020 8547 5865. E-mail: ccst@ Balletrbk.kingston.gov.ukInSurbiton:Forinfo: Tel: 020 8398 2460/6140, Em: pencils.outlook.comspace&ThursdaysgardenChit-Chatwww.balletinsurbiton.co.ukballetinsurbiton@aol.comSketch:WemeetatCourtFarmcentreonMondaysat2pm,andat10am.Timesaresubjecttochangeavailabilityspacesarelimited.Tobookyourpleasecontact07889897017kppart@Pleasebringyoursketchbooks&£8sessionincludesadrink.ChristChurchSurbitonHill:MidweekCommunion,simpleserviceofHolyCommunionat12.30-1pm.Openfrom11amforquietprayer,alternateWednesdayswww.ccsurbiton.orgCornerstonChurch,Tel:02085490733.info@cornerstonechurchkingston.orgEncoreSingingGroup:Forinfo:gillyvor@hotmail.comorcall02082415513.Allwelcome,contactorpopin.FircroftListeningCafé:Phoneortext:07598910797.Email:listeningcafe@thefircrofttrust.orgBuses71,465,K1,K4.FreeHealingMeditationWorkshopforStress&Anxiety:Formoreinformationonwhattobring&tosignup,goto:www.georgiemacs.comHookChurch:Ifyouwouldliketopraywithsomeone,HookChurchBrookRoadKT65DBisopenSaturdaymornings,11-12.30.Youwouldbemostwelcome.Info:02083910335HopeinDepression:Freecoursethateducates&equipsadults&theirsupporters,withtools&proventipsabouthowtocopebetterwithdepression&anxiety.HostedbyChristChurch,SurbitonHillover6TuesdayeveningsessionsonZoom,from27Sept-8Nov,exchalfterm.Expertspeakersexploredifferentaspectsofmentalhealth.FormoreinformationcontactChristChurch,SurbitonHill,email:office@ccsurbiton.orgorcall02083907215

Kingston Camera Club: For more information visit: orgForDay”speakersrefreshmentsRoad.Christ2.15-3.45aimedon29thOpen020-8390refreshments.basedjigsawtoSeptemberTolworth.EmmanuelOasishotmail.comCurzon,MrsorMindorthen10.15am.&Ladiesmeeting.comContactKingstonbrian.sole@btinternet.comInfo:Kingstonco.ukemail:Double,KingstonTel:Dancing2:30-4:30,Kingstonwww.kingstoncameraclub.comCircleDanceGroup:KingstonQuakerCentre,14FairfieldEast,KT12PT,FirstSaturdayeverymonth,Social--allwelcome,Tel:02083998684.02083998684Pensioners’Forum:ContactDianeTel:07762663483/02083975084,kingstonpensionersforum@hotmail.PhilatelicSociety:BrianSoleTel:01932220677oremail:Speakeasy:AlickMunroonalick@munro.orcall02088929243fordateofnextExerciseClub:KeepMovingfriendlyfunexerciseclassesforover60sFridaysMidSepttoJune.1stclassfree,£6/session.CallMary,01483284716maryedwards77s@gmail.cominKingston:www.mindkingston.org.uk02082553939Bennet’sBallroom:ContactLibby02083911215.Email:curzone@daytimegroupforover60satChurch,GrandAvenue,Ourmeetingsareon7th&21stat2.30pm.We’llhavetimeenjoysomeicebreakers,chat,doapuzzle,listentoa5minuteBible-talkrelevanttoourlivesandenjoyForfurtherdetails,pleasecall2372.Door:OpenDoorwillmeeton:-September.Andournextmeetingsare13thand27thOctober.Afriendshipgroup,mainlyatseniors,gatheringfromintheloungeatChristChurch,8ChurchRoadjustoffKingCharlesAchancetochat,meetpeople,withservedandaprogrammeoforactivitiesanda“Thoughtfortheattheendoftheafternoon.moreinformationseewww.ccsurbiton.orcallthechurchoffice:02083907215

What’s On/Local Events

St John’s Church: Community Café open October 1st, at St John’s Church, Grove Lane KT1 2SU from 10am - 1pm. Come for your elevenses, or an early lunch with friends. Enjoy toasted sandwiches, real coffee and home made cakes to eat or take away. Vegetarian & gluten free provided. All Welcome. Proceeds of cake sale to Macmillan Cancer Support. For more info: see website or email parishhall@ Ststjohnskingston.co.ukMarksChurch: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 1011.30am, drop in for coffee at St Andrew’s Church, Maple Road, no booking required for any of them.

St Matthew’s Church: Come along to the Balance Community Cafe every Wednesday 10am-2pm for tea, coffee, cakes and light lunches, with a Bereavement Cafe meeting on the 4th Wednesday each month at 10.30am. Everyone welcome.

Surbiton Chess Club: Now meets every Tuesday evening at Tolworth Reform Church, 90 Elgar Avenue, KT5 9JR from 7.30pm -10pm. New members welcome. Further details & our Covid policy from: www.surbitonchessclub.co.uk/ email: enquiries@surbitonchessclub.co.uk or at Scottishtwitter@SurbitonChess.co.uk/CountryDancing:Check website: www.surbitoncaledonian.co.uk or call: 01932 784

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Club for the Blind and Visually Impaired: We meet every other Tuesday 2-4pm in the Methodist Church next to the fire station. Chat, entertainment and afternoon teas are served. We welcome newcomers readily. Lifts available. Further details 07443643716 Volunteer drivers very Surbitonwelcome.Floral Club: Tel: 020 8399 8193

Surbiton Women’s Institute: The meeting on Tues 11th October: “Working with the ghosts at Hampton Court!”by Sarah Slater. Held 2.00-4pm British Legion, Hollyfield Road, Surbiton, KT5 9AL, on the 2nd Tuesday of

the month. All visitors are welcome, guests are asked for a £4 donation towards the WI funds. Refreshments provided.

Talking of Trains in Surbiton: Programme of talks at Surbiton Library Hall, each Wednesday evening Details on www. talkingoftrains.co.uk More details on website: Tolworthwww.talkingoftrains.co.ukUnitedReformedChurch, please call Roger on 07525 410 083 / 0202 8393 4270 or email jones.ra@btinternet.com for Tolworthinformation.World

of Dance: Dance for Fun, Fitnes & Friends Wednesday (term time) Mornings: 10.30-12.00. St George’s, Hamilton Avenue, Tolworth KT6 7PT. First time FREE, then £5/week, pay as you go. Contact Phil or Brenda: EM: 8397Facebook/Tolworthphilip.steventon@btinternet.comWorldofDance.Tel:0209649TwickenhamJazzClub:WednesdaynightsatTheCabbagePatchinTwickenham,from7.30pm-10.30pm.WorldrenownedJazzMusicianslive!Pleasevisitourwebsitetochecktheupcomingevents:www.twickenhamjazzclub.comWomendoCraft:ChristChurch,SurbitonHill,Every2ndWedsofthemonthinthelounge7.30-9.15pm.Catchup,chatanddocrafttogether.Checkwebsite:www.ccsurbiton.orgIfyourcluborsocietyisnotlistedontheLocalEvents,sendinthedetails!!Clubs,Schools,Churches,&Charityeventsshouldbesubmittedtokaren@berrylands-companion.co.uk