APRIL 2020 ISSUE 147

Month: April 2020 Issue No: 147 Independent monthly community news and business directory for KT5 & KT6

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At the time of writing and preparing this edition, the country, indeed the world, is in the grip of what looks like a pandemic with the coronavirus, or covid 19. We We have a few new advertisers should all be ensuring that we this month, but like many, they wash our hands often, don’t touch are worried whether readers are our face, and check on the elderly. going to use them. Please do try to If necessary, the information is that check them out and see if they are we should self-isolate, if we develop symptoms. But I do hope that you providing a service you need. all keep well.

It would be interesting to know if you have used any of our Best wishes, advertisers over the years. Send in your recommendations, so Karen advertisers and readers know where to get good service! t does look like Spring is actually making an effort to take over!! The occasional daffodil is coming through.

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The Book Nook

From thrillers to gardening, there’s something to suit most readers this month…

Alice – Christina Henry If you enjoy twisted fairy tales, this book (and its sequel, Red Queen) needs to be on your reading list. The story begins with Alice, who’s been locked up in an asylum for a decade after encountering the Rabbit. She escapes with her neighbouring cellmate and they set off on a journey that sees them encountering various characters from the beloved children’s tale. This is definitely not a story for children however; it’s horrifying, gruesome and as dark as they come.

On the Up – Alice O’ Keeffe Sylvia dreams of a better life, away from her council flat.

A home with wisteria around the door, a garden and no noisy neighbours. Meanwhile, her financial situation and the challenges of parenthood are putting a strain on her relationship with her partner, Obe. While Sylvia is desperate to leave her estate behind, when it’s threatened she finds herself ready to defend it. A warm humorous book about family, community and modern life.

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The Mercies – Kiran Millwood Hargrave The tiny Norwegian community of Vardø is devastated when most of its men are killed at sea in one night. The women have to come together to survive. But this is the seventeenth century, and independent women are viewed with suspicion and distaste, particularly by new commissioner Absalom Cornet.

Based on real events, The Mercies is a gripping, thoughtprovoking read.

Peaky Blinders: The Real Story of Birmingham’s most notorious gangs – Carl Chinn If you love the TV series, you might enjoy reading about some of the real peaky blinders who lived, fought and evaded the law in Birmingham a century ago. Amongst them was the author’s own great-grandfather.

Unlike the show, the book doesn’t glamourise the men or the deeds. As Chinn states, the peaky blinders were often “unsavoury, unglamorous and unworthy of respect”. Instead, the book provides a wellresearched, fascinating insight into historical gang violence.

How to Plant a Garden – Matt James Itching to get back out in your garden now spring is here? Or perhaps you’re somewhat reluctantly determined to tackle the weeds? Either way, this book might help to inspire you. There’s advice on choosing the right plants for different situations and plenty of guidance on soil conditions, shady areas, plant combinations and more. It’s not a new release, so you might even be able to order a copy from your local library.

Three Hours – Rosamund Lupton Masked gunmen attack a school in Somerset. They shoot the headmaster but make no demands. Who’s behind the attack; who’s safe; who’s the target? A heart-racingly tense thriller with characters you’ll be desperate to protect. Three Hours will keep you on the edge of your seat and reading ‘just one more page’ long into the night.

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If you’re both buying and selling a property, you can save money on legal fees by using the same solicitor for both transactions.

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How to save money when selling your home Selling your home can sometimes entail eye-watering costs that considerably reduce any profit you make from the sale, but saving money throughout the process is possible if you’re prepared and understand the various fee systems involved.

So what fees might you face in your efforts to move up or down the property ladder and how can you save money at each step?

Estate agency fees

How do estate agency fees work?

Estate agency fees are typically expressed as a percentage of the final selling price, and this fee is known as commission.

‘No sale, no fee’ is a common method used by ‘traditional’ estate agents to charge commission, whereas online agencies typically charge their fees upfront or by way of a deferred credit agreement.

How to save money on estate agency fees • Negotiate

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Fee negotiations don’t just have to be downwards, although this is always a good first option. They can also be creative in the sense that they increase the agent’s motivation to achieve a sale.

• Don’t use an agency You can save thousands of pounds if you don’t use an estate agency, but you also need to factor in the time and effort needed to sell your own home

Legal fees

How do legal fees work?

In a similar way to estate agents, some solicitors and conveyancers base their fees on your home’s value. Others use a fixed fee structure that provides more certainty to both parties.

The final cost in legal fees when selling your home will depend on the complexity of the transaction.

How to save money on legal fees

• Obtain several quotes Shop around for a few quotes

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How do removal fees work?

There are many factors that determine a removal firm’s fees, including whether or not you pack your boxes yourself, how many belongings you need to move, the proximity of your moving date and the distance to your new home.

How to save money on removal fees

• Book well ahead of moving day You could secure a significant discount by booking a removal firm well in advance of your move, and don’t forget to negotiate them down if appropriate.

• Move yourself If you don’t have many belongings to move, you could hire a van and move yourself. You’ll need to factor in the cost of hiring the van, the fuel needed to travel to and from the properties (potentially several times), insurance for ‘goods in transit’ and the packaging materials.

Planning ahead is key to saving money when selling your home. It’s definitely possible to secure some good deals with removal firms if you approach them early, and if you shop around and negotiate you can even save money with the estate agent and solicitor.

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installation.

Room to Play Putting together a child’s play space is a great opportunity for imaginative design.

Children need their own space just as much as adults – perhaps even more so – and, whether you can allocate an entire room or just a corner, it is really beneficial to create a dedicated space in which they can work, play and relax.

Where to begin Start by considering the major factors. Is the room just going to be a playroom, or will it double as a child’s bedroom, family dining room, adult living room or other? How much space do you have and what shape is it?

Who will use it and how often?

What are your child’s likes and dislikes? What is your budget?

Sketching a floor plan on graph paper will help, or you may even consider consulting an architect or interior designer; it’s likely that they could come up with exciting ideas that you would never have considered otherwise.

Design basics The key to designing a playroom is flexibility. Unless money and

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time are no object, frequent redecorating is impractical, so keep the basics plain and simple – neutral walls, floor and major items of furniture, with the less expensive and more easily changed items (such as blinds, cushions or storage boxes) themed to whatever colour or character will stimulate your child’s imagination.

On the floor The ideal playroom floor would be non-slip, easy to clean, hard-wearing and not too hard underfoot. Wooden or laminate boards plus a soft rug (with an anti-slip mat beneath) is ideal, while vinyl, linoleum, cork or rubber are other good choices.

To add extra fun, look for a play rug with a printed design such as hopscotch or a racetrack.

Soft, wall-to-wall carpet will break any falls, but does run the risk of becoming stained.

Look for a texture or pattern that won’t show the dirt, and ask for the carpet to be given a stain-resistant treatment before

Off the wall There are plenty of ways to add interest to plain walls, from highlighting your child’s artwork in a series of bright frames to removable decorative stickers or an entire wall of good-looking storage. Blackboard paint or colour-in wallpaper allow for individual expression, or how about covering a wall with maps, flags, cork tiles, pegboard, sheet music, artificial grass, a hand-painted mural (if you’re arty) or even a series of LEGO base boards on which to create anti-gravity constructions?

Furniture and fun Think outside the box and consider what would really inspire your child. In general, leave plenty of space for whizzing around – but how about adding a swing or a slide? Or a tunnel, indoor activity frame or climbing wall? For quiet play and general lounging, floor cushions and beanbags are probably a better (and less expensive) idea than miniature children’s sofas and chairs, which are quickly outgrown. Built-in bench seating along one wall, with storage incorporated beneath, is a perfect dual-purpose solution. A quiet corner for reading and a special spot for craft activities or homework are other essentials, while adding a den or hideout of some kind is a great idea – perhaps a tipi or Wendy house, a camouflage net or princess-style canopy, or simply a blanket slung over the back of a couple of chairs.

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you could add a few higher shelves for items that you would prefer only to be used under supervision. Avoid heavy-lidded, traditional toy chests that could trap tiny fingers, and remember the basic rule of storage: suit the size of the container to the size of its contents. Small, plastic lidded boxes are perfect for LEGO, Playmobil and so on, while a large basket is great for soft toys.

Don’t forget peg rails, hooks and hanging fabric organisers – all of which are useful space savers.

some hangers at an easy-toreach height, with a low-level mirror nearby, and they will provide colour and interest in the room as well as fun for your little ones and their friends.

Storage To encourage children to put things away after themselves, storage should be plentiful and easy to access. Try to incorporate it into tuckedaway spaces such as the alcoves either side of a chimney or below a window.

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be exploited by bullies and predators. Again, talk to your child about how to stay safe. You might want to help your teen set up their privacy controls and discuss what they should do if they’re trolled or contacted by someone they don’t know.

Keeping children safe online While children and teenagers are often far more tech savvy than us parents, their lack of life experience makes them vulnerable. One in eight 12-15 year olds experiences cyber bullying, and a growing number are being groomed online.

Check parental controls Digital devices usually come with parental controls that you can enable. Popular children’s online games, such as Roblox, also tend to give parents a choice of settings. You can prevent your child from accessing certain features, for example. You may want to adjust the settings so that your child can’t chat to strangers, and regularly check your child’s list of friends to make sure they haven’t added people they don’t know in real life.

Talk to your child Ask your child to show you what they do when they’re playing their favourite digital

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games. You might also want to set up your own account, so you can explore a game to see whether there’s anything that concerns you.

Make sure your child understands that they should never send photos to people they meet online, or give out personal details, such as their real name, email address or school name. Talk to your child about how easy it is for people to lie when they’re online.

Above all, make sure your child knows that they can come to you if they experience anything that makes them feel uncomfortable, without you getting cross.

Social media Most social media sites only allow accounts to be set up by people aged 13 and up.

However, they don’t require proof of age, so it’s down to parents to enforce the rules.

Messaging apps and social media are useful for keeping in touch with friends but can

Setting limits Most tablets allow you to set a limit for how many hours they can be used for each day. It’s more difficult to set time limits for older children, however, who may need to use laptops or tablets to do their homework. At the very least, you may want to agree times that your child isn’t allowed to use devices, such as meal times, the hour before bedtime and so on. Try to lead by example.

If you’re constantly scrolling through social media feeds, it’s going to be hard to convince your child not to do the same.

Further info For guidance on keeping children safe online, check out www.net-aware.org. uk and www.saferinternet. org.uk.

www.internetmatters.org also has a wealth of useful information, including what to do if your child is bullied online.

If you’re not sure how to set up parental controls, or want advice on privacy settings or social media, call the O2/NSPCC’s online safety advice line on 0808 8005002.

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This hand-crafted pine cabin bed from Lifetime features four drawers with blackboard front and leather handles, plus an open compartment, ideal for storing toys, books or spare bedding.

Beach House cabin bed, £2,325, Cuckooland.

How to keep toys tidy When blocks, balls, cars and cuddly toys are strewn everywhere, you know it’s time to reassess your children’s storage. Fortunately, there are plenty of good-looking and convenient ways to help your little ones to keep their room clear.

This set of two woven cord fabric storage baskets adds pattern and texture to any room, and is perfect for storing soft toys. Salvador Baskets, £30, Habitat.

Its drawstring design means this bag can be opened up and used as a play mat, then used to scoop up and store toys afterwards. Rainbow bag by Play & Go!, £29, Bobby Rabbit.

The Scandi-inspired touches give this toy box a modern edge, while the gap beneath the lid ensures safe and easy closing. Linus toy box, £149, Made.com.

These sturdy storage boxes come flat-packed and make a fun and functional piece of dual-purpose furniture.

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Peg boards are tremendously useful, and these examples come in a range of sizes and contemporary colours (and accessories are included). The 100 pegboard in blush, £160, Peg & Board.

Stash AwayTheir Stuff • Ensure that your little ones can reach everything they need all by themselves. Set hooks, racks and shelves at a suitable height, and look for adaptable shelving that can not only allow for different uses, but also be raised as your youngsters get taller.

• Make the most of wall space, and employ a combination of shelves (standard, shallow, floating, corner and so on), hooks and rails, as well as peg boards – and maybe even magnetic strips (great for storing small metal toy cars).

• Large baskets, buckets and crates (perhaps some on wheels) set on the floor are great solution – they can be colour-coded and possibly even stacked, and everything can be chucked into them quickly and easily. Hand-held caddies are good for smaller items, while a fabric organiser with pockets can be hung from a wall or the back of a door and used for anything from slippers to dolls and teddies.

No more excuses for not tidying up! With six removable compartments, these boxes are easy to reach and can be set flat or tilted. Oeuf toy store £390, Bobby Rabbit.

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you listen to podcasts, create a shopping list and answer essential questions. The smart speaker can also be used to set reminders: prompting the user to take their medicine at the right time, or tune in to a favourite radio broadcast or TV show.

It’s the age of ‘Age Tech’ There’s a lot of talk these days about the benefits of ‘Age Tech’ – a term coined to describe technological innovations that are designed to improve health and quality of life for older people.

Here are a few ideas that have the potential to transform our lives as we age:

Virtual reality A virtual reality (VR) headset can generate realistic images, sounds and sensations that simulate a user’s physical presence, either in a virtual environment or in the real world. Using a VR headset it’s possible to explore almost anywhere on earth, from historic sites to caves, mountains to coastal settings. VR also allows you to play games and simulate everyday activities.

After a recent trial in American nursing homes and hospices, Billy Agnew, chief executive of virtual reality producer Viarama, told Forbes.com: “We’ve had mountain climbers climbing mountains, we’ve had artists with dementia who have had to give up their life’s work, and we let them draw, paint and sculpt in VR.”

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Wearables Wearable devices such as smart watches have been popular for several years now. These lightweight, portable devices – generally used to monitor personal health and fitness levels – are now employed in medical settings. Last year the NHS announced that British people at risk of type 2 Diabetes (with an average age of 58 years) would be fitted with wearable technology to monitor their exercise levels.

Other wearable tech innovations include blood pressure monitors and devices that can sense when the wearer has fallen. People with dementia can also benefit from wearing watches fitted with a GPS tracker, so carers can quickly locate them if they have wandered off.

Smart speakers Voice-controlled smart speakers can be connected to almost every appliance in the house, allowing you to dim lights, switch on the oven or play music without getting up from your chair. They can also make calls, check the weather, let

Remote monitoring An aging relative living alone can be a source of worry for many families, particularly if family members don’t have time to check on them every day. Remote monitoring systems can take away a lot of the stress by simply observing normal patterns of behaviour within the elderly person’s home and issuing an alert when something unusual occurs.

These systems operate through a series of remote sensors, picking up the resident’s movements, together with the home’s ambient temperature, without the need for invasive cameras or microphones. In addition, the system allows family members to see exactly when visitors have called and how long they have stayed.

These clever gadgets may sound futuristic, but they are all available to buy and use now. At a time when the future of social care looks uncertain and many care homes are struggling to survive, the hope is that such innovations can help us live independently and well in our own homes for longer.

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be why they became central to Easter celebrations.

However, as spring is the time of new birth in nature generally, it is likely that the idea of giving decorated eggs at this time of year began as a pagan one with the custom of serving painted or dyed hard-boiled eggs for breakfast on Easter morning.

Easter Origins

Or the reason why bunnies lay eggs Easter is the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection but its annual tradition of a rabbit leaving chocolate eggs for children seems to be an idea out of the imagination of Lewis Carroll. So how did it come about?

Although eggs have featured symbolically in ceremonies throughout the world for hundreds of years, the tradition of eggs given at Easter seems to have been born in Europe as long ago as the twelfth century.

The Easter Bunny in particular is said to originate in Germany where it was the mystical hare, not a rabbit, who was the giver.

This hare was mentioned as early as 1682 in George Franck von Frankenau’s German book About Easter Eggs.

Further afield, in the USA, Dutch immigrants to Pennsylvania in the 18th century were telling their children about Osterhase or the Easter Hare. But by the

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time it was mentioned in the San Francisco Call, the hare had become a rabbit: “From Germany – rich in weird traditions – comes the quaint conceit that the week before Easter rabbits are endowed with the power to lay eggs.”

But why a hare originally? The hare was once a symbol of the sixteenth century German Lutheran Church because it was believed – perhaps due to its solitary nature – that it could reproduce itself without a mate and was therefore likened to the Virgin Birth.

There is another possibility that the idea of an Easter hare came from the pagan worship of Eostre, the Saxon goddess of spring, who was said to have the altered shape of a hare.

The origin of the Easter egg is not certain. Some see it as a symbol of new birth and therefore the Resurrection.

During the Middle Ages, eggs were forbidden to be eaten during Lent, which could also

So how did Easter eggs come to be made of chocolate? The Victorians popularised giving a decorated cardboard egg filled with sweets and chocolates at Easter.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, chocolate manufacturers such as Fry’s and Cadbury began cashing in on the idea of marrying the two, the former having produced the first commercially available chocolate Easter egg in 1873.

There does not seem to be much in the way of records to show how the Easter egg hunt itself began but there is no doubt that they provide a lot of fun for children.

Even Queen Victoria was partial to an Easter egg hunt, writing in her diary when she was fourteen: “Mama did some pretty painted and ornamented eggs, and we looked for them [in Kensington Palace gardens].”

There will be many hunts taking place this Easter, thanks to the generosity of the Easter Bunny.

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last more than four days, are worsening, if you can’t eat or drink, or if you have large, pus-covered tonsils.

Self Help for Sore Throats

We all know that dreaded feeling: you wake up with such a painful throat that it feels like you are swallowing sandpaper.

Do you need to see a doctor?

Do you need to stay off work?

Should you take an antibiotic?

What causes a sore throat?

In adults and in children aged under 5, around 95% of sore throats are caused by viruses.

There are also non-infectious causes of a sore throat; smoking, the effects of passive smoking, snoring, shouting and use of some medicines, such as steroid inhalers.

Two types of sore throat Have a look in the mirror.

- Pharyngitis - Your throat will be generally red and inflamed.

- Tonsillitis - Your tonsils will be swollen and red, covered with a tonsillar fluid, and may contain spots of pus.

The tonsils are two pads of lymphoid tissue, like two pillars, one on either side, at the back of your throat. You can survive

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without your tonsils, but most experts agree it’s best not to remove them.

Self–care for your sore throat Both pharyngitis and tonsillitis are likely to resolve within 3-4 days but there is plenty you can do to ease your symptoms.

1. Rest is often enough. If you feel you will not be productive at work and may infect other work colleagues, it’s really best to stay away.

2. Drink plenty of fluids.

3. Take paracetamol regularly to help reduce your temperature. Take ibuprofen (provided you haven’t been advised not to) as this will help reduce the pain.

4. Other treatments such as throat sprays, lozenges and antiseptic mouthwashes may be helpful.

5. Try gargling with saltwater.

6. Try not to smoke – this will make your symptoms worse.

When to see a doctor See the doctor if your symptoms

When do you need an antibiotic?

In both pharyngitis and tonsillitis, your throat will hurt and you may have symptoms such as tiredness, fever and difficulty swallowing. A sore throat may also be a symptom of a cold, or an attack of influenza. General symptoms like these will not respond to an antibiotic.

People with tonsillitis tend to be more unwell, with a high fever (temperature of over 38°C), and general malaise.

Other symptoms may include a cough, a hoarse voice, sore glands in the neck and bad breath.

Should you have your tonsils removed?

The NHS is concerned that too many children are having unnecessary tonsillectomies.

This refusal to operate can be very frustrating for parents whose children are repeatedly ill. However, tonsillectomy carries risks, children do tend to ‘grow out of it’ and there is some evidence that children who have their tonsils out may have an increased risk of asthma and other respiratory problems in later life.

Nevertheless repeated bouts of tonsillitis, particularly in adults, may lead to a recommendation of a tonsillectomy.

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Windswept Gardening

If your garden suffers the effect of winds, often pretty chilly ones at that, there’s no need to assume that you’re never going to be able to create yourself a garden.

There are things you could do to improve the situation and make it easier for plants to survive, but there are also plants that are a lot tougher than you might think. So what should you do, and what should you grow?

If possible choose varieties of plants that are closer to the ground. These are more likely to enjoy a little protection from the prevailing winds and so have the chance to put on a decent show without getting their heads blown off! Go for miniature or dwarf forms where available.

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Creating a windbreak is a great idea, and if you can plant a hedge as a windbreak you will be amazed at the level of improvement you see within the garden. Native hedging plants including hawthorn, blackthorn, guelder rose, wild rose and perhaps even some field maple can be bought for planting bare root at a very reasonable price.

It’ll take a few years for a small, new hedge to get established but once it has it should grow strongly and have the desired effect. In the meantime, erect a man-made barrier such as some hurdles.

Walls are rarely the answer as a solid windbreak can cause a form of turbulence and increase the problem of wind and cold on the garden side of the barrier.

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There are bound to be some areas of your garden that are less exposed than others.

Think carefully about what you plant in these prized positions, and don’t ‘waste’ them on tougher plants.

There are a lot of bulbs that are hardy or low to the ground, so on a windy site try crocus, chinodoxa, anemone, Iris reticulata, cyclamen (hardy forms only) or dwarf narcissus such as Tete-aTete and Peeping Tom. The side of a mountain or a very steep hillside is often windswept and exposed, so it is no wonder that a number of rock plants do

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well in exposed gardens. Try Campanula portenschlagiana (a creeping form of the pretty bellflower), Sempervivum (the rosette-forming house leeks), low-growing hebes, Erigeron daisies, Helianthemum and Veronica spicata.

There are a good few annual flowers that are considerably tougher than you might think when you look at their delicate colourful blooms. Many of these are easy to grow from seed so won’t cost much either, such as wallflowers, petunias, evening primrose, Echium, flax, calendulas, sweet William, clarkia,

Californian poppies, Lavatera trimestris and candy tuft.

If you want to do some planting for colour that will come back year after year, you need to sow seeds or buy plants of perennials. There are often some good bargains to be had at this time of year, when small pots of perennials are available from most garden centres for only a few pounds each. The stately hardier form of Yucca filiamentosa (related to the popular houseplant) adds structure and impact; also consider the New Zealand flax (Phormium), Sedum spectabile (the ice plants),

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For a little more height and longer-term structure then a few shrubs are a welcome addition to a windy or exposed garden. Many of the delicate flowered Cistus do well: Fuchsia magellanica, Euonymus fortunei, Escallonia, Elaeagnus and the dwarf species of Cotoneaster such as Cotoneaster horizontalis should fit the bill.

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structures known as schemas, so when we see, think or hear of something, the schema containing the relevant stored information is activated. When we hear Darren Walsh’s joke about deleting German names from his phone, our immediate response is to create a mental picture of a mobile phone with the help of our phone-related schema. But Darren is also talking about German names, so we call on another schema to remember how these names sound.

Pun-tastic … why the British love corny one-liners At last year’s Edinburgh Festival the prize for ‘Dave’s Funniest Joke of The Fringe’ was awarded to a Swedish comedian known as Olaf Falafel, who triumphed with his quip: “I keep randomly shouting out ‘Broccoli’ and ‘Cauliflower’ – I think I might have florets.”

Back in 2017 Chinese comedian Ken Cheng won the award for his gag: “I’m not a fan of the new pound coin, but then again, I hate all change.” Turn back the clock even further to 2015 and the funniest joke award went to Darren Walsh for the simple but ingenious: “I just deleted all the German names off my phone. It’s Hans-free.”

Whether you love or loathe them, the jokes that have the biggest impact on British audiences are puns.

What is a pun?

A pun is a play on two or more words that sound the same

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(or almost the same) but have different meanings. In Britain we have a long and distinguished history of punning, with the first recorded use of the term dating back to 1643, but the practice of pun-making is even older than that. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle considered puns to be a kind of literary deception because they are open to different meanings.

Although this kind of comic wordplay is undoubtedly popular, puns are often considered to be a low form of humour. We talk about ‘terrible’ puns and ‘bad jokes’, as if puns are a cheap laugh, easily understood by an audience. The reality couldn’t be further from the truth, as brain studies reveal it requires a degree of mental gymnastics to appreciate a pun.

Getting to the punchline Humans organise their knowledge into memory

It may take us a moment to process the difference between ‘Hans-free’ (a phone with no records of people with the name Hans) and ‘handsfree’ (a way of using a phone without having to hold it), but when we do, the surprising and unexpected juxtaposition between these two schemas makes us laugh.

Popular punsters Some of our best known comedians have built their careers on delivering carefully crafted puns. Described as ‘The King of the One-liner’, Tim Vine’s jokes are legendary.

Milton Jones is another high profile comedian who bases much of his comic material on puns. Speaking to The Scotsman newspaper in 2017, he claimed his successful style grew out of the “British tradition of nonsense.”

So next time you hear a pun, don’t groan: consider the comic genius it took to think it up and appreciate the steps your brain goes through to enjoy it. You might also consider how much the humble pun has contributed to British culture, from William Chaucer to today’s celebrated stand-up comedians.

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The Little Shepherd Boy

“Gran, what a pleasant surprise!”

Gary said, seeing they had an unexpected visitor. “Karen, any chance of a quick word?”

“Just a second.” Karen was helping Granny Joan take off her coat in the hall. “Go and make yourself comfortable in the sitting room, Joanie, and we’ll make some tea.”

She followed her husband into the kitchen. As soon as Joan was out of earshot Gary turned to her urgently.

“Where did you put it?”

“What?” Karen said, and then her eyes widened. “I haven’t touched it. Where have you put it?”

“I can’t remember,” Gary said filling the kettle, “I could’ve sworn I put it under the sink, but it’s not there now.”

“Think, Gary, think,” Karen urged, and then called breezily, “Do you take sugar Joan?”

“Two lumps please,” Joan called back. “Hurry up you two, I’ve got a lovely treat for you.”

Joan had given them one of her treasured porcelain figurines last Easter. It was a little shepherd boy holding a lamb, and the most disturbing thing they’d ever seen. His wonky eyes followed

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them around the room, and a dribble of paint on his mouth gave the impression that he was trapped in a permanent groan.

Even his lamb seemed terrified.

Gary called him Zombie Kid. He looked as though he had either been painted by someone on their first day on the job, or a disgruntled employee on their last. Whenever Joan came to visit they put him in pride of place on the mantlepiece and then, with great relief, hid him away after she left.

“Didn’t you put him on the bathroom shelf?” Gary asked.

“Why would I put him there?”

Karen snapped. “I don’t like him looking at me at the best of times, never mind when I’m sat on the lavatory.”

“Perhaps we put him in the garage?” Gary suggested.

“We did,” Karen said. “But don’t you remember, he came back in all by himself?”

The two of them shivered.

“That was weird,” Gary whispered.

“Gary!” Karen gasped. “I’ve just remembered.”

“What?” Gary asked nervously as the kettle came to the boil.

“Do you remember when my sister came over to help me spring clean?” Karen clutched Gary’s arm. “She chucked him in the box for the charity shop.”

“Tell me she didn’t?” Gary pleaded.

“She did,” Karen said. “She said, well this creepy thing isn’t going to spark joy for anyone, and in the box it went.”

“Why didn’t you stop her?”

Gary said. “You know how Gran feels about it.”

“I’m so sorry,” Karen sniffed. “I wasn’t thinking. I meant to take him out, but then I just forgot.”

“So, he’s finally gone then.”

Gary felt a mixture of relief and guilt. “What are we going to tell Gran?”

“Tell me what, dear?” Joan said, walking into the kitchen.

“Shall we go into the sitting room?” Karen smiled, picking up the tea tray. As she entered the room she nearly threw the lot over the rug. On the coffee table was the little shepherd boy.

“Look, I’ve found you another one.” Joan pointed at the figurine. “Isn’t he adorable?”

Gary’s mouth opened and closed but he could find no words.

“He was in a charity shop,” Joan chuckled. “I thought he could keep his little friend company.”

“What a lovely thought.” Karen stared warily at the figurine. “I always wanted two of them.”

“It’s the same one isn’t it?”

Gary whispered in her ear.

“Zombie kid.”

Karen nodded slowly.

“He’s a gorgeous boy!” Joan smiled indulgently, and then gazed up at the mantlepiece.

“So where’s the other one then?”

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a rate that is unprecedented, roughly ten times faster than the average rate of ice-age recovery.

Ancient evidence plus modern earth-orbiting satellites have enabled scientists to see the big picture on a global scale.

Understanding Global Warming

The ten-year anniversary of the volcanic ash cloud is nothing to celebrate. All flights in and out of the UK and several other European countries were suspended while ash from a volcanic eruption in Iceland moved south. Up to 4,000 flights were cancelled with no flights allowed into UK airspace for days amid fears of engine damage. Lives were thrown upside down whilst the volcano continued to spew its ash and people waited with bated breath to see in what direction the wind blew.

Fast forward to this year’s disaster in the southern hemisphere where recordbreaking temperatures and months of severe drought have fuelled a series of massive bushfires across Australia and burned their way through New South Wales and Victoria.

Bush, forest and parks were decimated and people (including firefighters) lost their lives.

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Here we have two situations which have consequences in terms of global warming. Cause or effect? Chicken or egg?

During major explosive eruptions, huge amounts of volcanic gas are injected into the stratosphere and greenhouse gases have the potential to promote global warming. It’s ironic that glaciers act like a protective layer and when the ice melts away from the top of a volcanic mountain, it is then free to erupt.

The Earth’s climate has changed throughout history and in the last 650,000 years there have been seven cycles of glacial advance and retreat, with the abrupt end of the last ice age about 11,700 years ago marking the beginning of human civilisation.

The evidence is compelling, the current trend having particular significance because most of it is the result of human activity since the mid-20th century.

Furthermore it is proceeding at

There were once six trillion trees on the planet, yet now there are only three trillion, leading not only to a changing climate but a shrinking habitat for wildlife and harder lives for billions of people.

Now, the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is hoping to restore a trillion trees by 2050, to reverse these trends and create a world where forests are expanding, not shrinking.

It can be depressing to hear that glaciers are melting, seas are rising and many species are on the move, migrating to higher, cooler areas.

The good news is many of us have become informed.

We are travelling responsibly, eating sustainably, reducing our waste, watching what we buy, donating, pledging and volunteering. Our efforts are important.

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While there is still much to be done, it just shows what can be achieved.

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Saloon — BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe A four-door version of BMW’s two-door 2 Series. Expect a range of petrol and diesel engines, and there’s a chance of a hybrid powertrain too although nothing has been confirmed as yet.

SUV — Land Rover Defender The Defender will have a variety of specifications and wheelbase choices, as well as engines. There’s going to be a hybrid version too – so there’s an option for those people who want the cleanest version of the Defender available.

These are the cars to look out for in 2020

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Crossover — Ford Puma This funky-looking machine packs some clever technology under its skin. Mild-hybrid powertrains feature in a bid to improve efficiency, while a ‘MegaBox’ compartment in the boot is on hand to maximise practicality.

Convertible — Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet This T-Roc brings a soft-top experience to the car. It remains to be seen if it can carry over the impressive driving dynamics of the vehicle underpinning it, though there is no doubt its canvas roof brings a new element of appeal to the car.

Estate — Skoda Superb iV Building on the supremely practical Czech estate, this has a 1.4-litre petrol engine linked up to an 85kW motor, allowing for a claimed electric-only range of 34 miles.

Hatchback — Volkswagen Golf Mk8 The MK8 comes to market with a fresh new look and more interior tech. There’s a cleaner, more efficient range of engines, too.

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Van — Volkswagen Caddy Compact, easy to drive and extremely practical, this boasts more technology than before without forsaking any of the practicality and spaciousness that the older Caddy was wellknown for.

Performance Car — Audi RS6 The new RS6 is more powerful than before while being sharper and more engaging to drive. It’s no less practical, however, and it looks great.

Luxury car — MercedesMaybach GLS The GLS boasts a plethora of high-end features and materials for the ultimate in comfort. Along with distinctive looks, it brings a powerful V8 engine, a 27-speaker audio setup and reclining rear seats among a plethora of other features to the GLS.

Electric car — Volkswagen ID.3 This year, Volkswagen will launch a battery-powered vehicle — the ID.3. Similar in size to a Golf, the German hatch will come in a variety of powertrain configurations, the largest of which promises a range of 261 miles between charges.

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Rhubarb Meringue Pie A delicious variation on the classic, this will be a perfect dessert for a special family meal or Sunday roast. Serve with single cream or a spoonful of crème fraiche.

Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes, plus chilling and cooling | Serves 8 FOR THE PASTRY CASE AND FILLING

350g shortcrust pastry Flour, for dusting

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For the pastry case, roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 23cm round loose-based fluted flan tin. Prick the base all over with a fork. Chill for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200C, 180C fan, Gas Mark 6.

For the filling, spread the rhubarb in a large shallow roasting tin and sprinkle with 50g of the sugar and the orange zest and juice.

Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until tender. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and leave to cool.

Line the chilled pastry case with baking paper and fill with ceramic baking beans (see Tip). Bake for 10 minutes then remove the lining and beans and bake for a further 5-10 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Place the rhubarb in a large non-stick pan with the rest of the caster sugar, egg yolks, cornflour and butter. Heat gently, stirring all the time, until the mixture comes to the boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Leave to cool then spread in the pastry case.

To make the meringue, whisk the egg whites in a clean, greasefree bowl until stiffly peaking. Gradually whisk in the caster sugar, a spoonful at a time, to form a firm, glossy meringue. Spoon over the rhubarb filling and swirl with the back of a spoon. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the meringue is golden. Serve warm or cold.

If you don’t have ceramic baking beans then use dried beans or lentils instead.

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postcard but close to the tarmac and a mere 170 metres high. Number 45 refers to the distance from the park’s entrance, but for real adventurers it all begins at the end of the road.

Namib Desert

West of the Kalahari and the Great Escarpment, the Namib stretches 1,500 km along Namibia’s Atlantic coast and 80 to 160 km inland.

This is the oldest desert in the world (some say over 55 million years old), an ‘open space’ that gave its name to Namibia. It’s nature in the raw, a mythical land claiming some of the highest dunes on the planet and laced with river beds, briefly flooded every five or six years but usually bone dry.

Hot and arid, it may seem a desolate place, yet about a hundred days a year the ocean fog drifts in, bringing life-giving moisture to a few acacia trees. Plants pop up here and there: spiky melon, dollar bush – so called for its shape – and the resilient mirabilis with just two very long leaves, which can live for over 2,000 years. Fauna includes small geckos and

lizards, white ants found nowhere else on earth, rodents, a few springbok and the amazing desert elephants able to survive four to five days without water. Equally well-adapted is the beautiful Oryx gazelle, often wandering on its own with long straight horns silhouetted against sand and sky.

In the Namib-Naukluft National Park, the ‘Sea of Sand’ is a world heritage site and for nature lovers the most spectacular attraction, just beyond the dramatic canyon of Sesriem. The park opens in time for sunrise and as you start the 60 km drive across the legendary Sossusvlei area the desert takes your breath away, dazzling colours from orange and gold to red and pink, spooky shadows, blinding light and clumps of wild sage glowing luminous green. Crowds climb up the iconic Dune 45, seen on every

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First it’s a 4x4 safari ride, 5 km or so bouncing on a track, then shuffling through the sand to the base of ‘Big Daddy’, the highest dune in the area beckoning at a whopping 325 metres.

Ready to climb? Not easy as you crawl up the narrow ridge, no track, only footprints ahead of you, shifting precariously as you attempt to anchor your heels. It’s blazing hot but the views are gorgeous all along the crest, even if you don’t get to the top. For without the slightest warning, a mighty sandstorm might arise, forcing you to slide down to safety as fast as you can on the steepest side. You land in the Deadvlei, a long-dried up marsh now a white clay pan, dotted with the skeletons of camelthorn trees, dead for hundreds of years, never decomposed but scorched by the sun.

Yet just as awesome are the mighty dunes rolling along the Skeleton Coast, scattered with shipwrecks and mostly inaccessible – though wonderful views can be enjoyed on a propeller flight, skimming right across the desert in a vast surreal landscape of ever-changing shapes and colours.

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microbeads banned from cosmetic products. It’s funded the protection of more than one million square metres of tropical forests and the Bee Lovely range raises money for bee-friendly charities. The brand is aiming to have protected fifty million bees by the end of this year.

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Switching to eco-friendly toiletries is an easy place to start…

There are plenty of planetfriendly beauty brands to choose from these days, but that certainly wasn’t the case when Weleda launched back in 1921. The brand’s original focus on helping the body to heal itself with plants still holds true today.

Ethics are firmly embedded throughout the company.

Growers receive a fair wage, all products are at least vegetarian and Weleda’s buildings are powered with renewable energy.

Weleda also believes in giving back so supports a range of initiatives, from wellness retreats for cancer patients to wildflower planting schemes. Hero products include its multiaward winning Skin Food

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and the gorgeously scented Wild Rose range. See www. weleda.co.uk.

British brand Neal’s Yard Remedies (www. nealsyardremedies.com) has been making and selling sustainable skin and hair care products for almost forty years.

Ingredients are organic where possible and all are sustainably sourced. Its factory runs on renewable energy, including from its own solar panels. The company helped to get plastic

Eco-cleaning brand Splosh also sells hand wash and shower gel. You get bottles with your first order and refill pouches from then on. The refills are superconcentrated – you pour a small amount of the gel into an empty bottle and top it up with water. Once you have eight empty pouches, you can post them back to Splosh for free to be recycled. It’s a great way to save plastic if you prefer liquid wash to bars of soap. As well as saving plastic, you’ll also save money as the refills work out a good bit cheaper than leading eco

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brands. (They also perform a lot better in my opinion.)

All Splosh products are cruelty-free, vegan-friendly and designed to be gentle to the environment. See www.splosh.com.

Green People (www.greenpeople. co.uk) mainly uses organic ingredients, has never tested on animals and will plant a tree for every order over £40 in 2020. All packaging can be recycled, but the company is planning to move all of its products to renewable sugar cane packaging over the next couple of years.

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Don’t be an April fool The tech scams to watch out for this spring

We all know the rules around April fools: once the clock strikes noon, the pranks stop.

Unfortunately that isn’t the case for the online villains that try to fool us with fake emails, fake virus warnings and other issues – and some of those scams can leave the victims seriously out of pocket.

So how can you keep yourself safe from the scammers?

Step one is to trust nobody.

One of the most common kinds of scams is called ‘phishing’, which is when fraudsters create a convincing-looking fake email purportedly from your bank, from PayPal, from eBay and so on. They’re traps: the sites they link to are also fake, and they’re designed to trick you into entering your username and password. If you do, the villains can use those details and start spending your money – and because so many people use the same details on multiple sites, the fraudsters can often access multiple sites too. Many security packages can detect phishing emails, but they’re not 100% reliable so it’s important to stay cynical.

A new and worrying kind of scam centres around bank transfer payments. Fraudsters pose as genuine tradespeople or service providers and send a convincing-looking invoice with the bank details they want you to transfer money to.

According to payment processing firm ShieldPay, in the UK alone such frauds cost UK bank customers a whopping £207.5 million in 2019 – and on average, victims were only able to get back 48% in compensation from their banks. 15% didn’t get any compensation at all because the banks found they hadn’t taken ‘reasonable care’ to avoid being tricked.

good idea to assume that anything unsolicited that appears in your email inbox is a fraud: if in doubt, call your bank or tradesperson on the phone (and don’t use any numbers listed in the suspicious emails – they can be faked too). Never, ever transfer money if there’s the slightest possibility that the recipient is a scammer.

Some of the oldest scams have been reborn on the internet too: snake oil salesmen selling dodgy products that promise to cure all ills; auction scammers who sell fake or broken items without disclosing their status; get-rich-quick schemes, dodgy lotteries and other dubious supposed moneymakers. If something seems too good to be true, it usually is.

Trying to fool people can be big business. In late 2019, Indian police shut down two call centres that were targeting UK residents by pretending to be Microsoft technical support staff. One victim, retired businessman Richard Varey, lost £4,000 – and City of London Police say they’re contacted by 2,000 people like Richard every month.

The police have made four smart suggestions that can help you prevent being sucked in by such scams. One, don’t assume a cold caller is who they say they are; two, call the organisation back on a published phone number to check whether the call is real; three, don’t trust Caller ID on your phone because it’s easy to fake; and four, never call phone numbers listed on pop-up messages telling you there’s a problem with your computer.

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Treat for fleas and ticks It’s easy for dogs and cats to become infested with fleas in the warmer weather, so treat them regularly for fleas and ticks – treatments are easy to administer and they protect your pet from unwanted visitors.

Keeping Your Dogs and Cats Healthy This Springtime

The warmer temperatures and new growth of spring is a welcome time for all of us – time to emerge from hibernation, whether figuratively or literally, and enjoy the season to its fullest.

Unfortunately, it’s also a time when your pet is at risk of ill health because of the sheer number of fleas, ticks, and other little visitors that appear. So how can you protect them this spring, and prevent any health-related issues?

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Worm your pet Hookworms, tapeworms, and roundworms, are all prevalent in the springtime so you need to worm your pet regularly. Talk to your vet about the most suitable treatment, as different types of worm may need to be treated differently.

It’s easy to miss the signs of potential ill health in your pet in the spring, as the main culprits are either minute in size or ingested before you realise it’s happened. So keep a watchful eye when you’re outdoors and you’ll be able to act quickly to stop any serious illnesses developing.

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A little later, the overhead displays warned me of an accident and to move to the right, further backed up by both orange and blue lights on the attending vehicles. This warning was ignored by the van driver who undertook all of us in the left lane and sped past the scene.

Janus-Faced Drivers

There is no doubt our personality changes when we get behind the wheel. I am sorry to say that we can, as drivers, be less than caring to completely selfish.

This piece was inspired by three such examples I witnessed on a short stretch of A-road.

Firstly, a speed restriction was in place to protect maintenance workers cone laying. The job is dangerous enough without drivers wilfully ignoring the limit with workers inches away

Finally, I came to a junction slip road onto the carriageway. The Highway Code states that if traffic is too dense then you must wait in the slip road until an opportunity arises to safely join the road. This was ignored by the driver who barged in, wasn’t content to sit behind a lorry, and swung into the right-hand lane causing all of us to brake hard.

All those concerned wanted to continue their journey at the expense of others. Out of their cars, those drivers are likely polite, caring family people who would never jump a queue – they are Janus-faced drivers.

The roads are crammed enough as it is, but using them with courtesy will improve the experience for all.

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Glass: Bottles and jars are widely recycled and the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) will usually take panes of glass or mirrors. But normal drinking glasses should just be carefully wrapped and placed in the household waste bin.

Toiletries: Anything bottle-shaped - including empty toiletries bottles and used aerosols – should be fine. Face-wipes, cotton pads and mixed products like plastic razors go into household waste.

Recycled Confusion

Despite much of our waste bearing the recycle symbol, most councils don’t have the facilities to process everything.

You will correctly believe that items such as glass bottles, cardboard and plastic drinks bottles are processed. But toiletries bottles and aerosols?

What about plastic food trays. And broken drinks glasses…admit it, you probably don’t really know.

Paper: In your kerbside collection most paper will be collected and recycled. But this excludes shredded paper, tissues, photographs and gift wrap.

Plastic: Most councils can’t recycle ready meal/ takeaway trays or yoghurt pots. There are a number of reasons for this, related both to the way these products are manufactured and the facilities councils have for recycling, but check with your own council.

Tetrapak/drinks cups: containers used for orange juice, non-dairy milks and soup, together with plastic-lined cups provided in coffee shops, are not usually acceptable in a kerbside collection.

Some councils do have facilities at recycling centres.

Finally, remember that if you put non-recyclables into the wrong bin, it could contaminate the whole lot meaning nothing is recycled. And that would be a waste.

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Enjoy a week of International tennis at Surbiton

31st May (Free Entry) 1-17th June (tickets need to be purchased) Book your tickets now!

t’s time once again for the prestigious Surbiton Trophy!

From 31st May to 7th June many international stars of tennis will be competing on the superb grass courts of the Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club.

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Each year we look forward to the Trophy, because it’s part of our tradition dating back to 1890.

It’s one of the very few all-grass tournaments left, and we are indeed fortunate to have enough high-standard courts, and all the necessary backup resources of the Club, to stage both a men’s and a women’s tournament at the same time.

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But the Trophy Week is much more than a world-class tennis tournament. Here in Surbiton the Trophy has grown into a Community Event, with free entry to the Club and its facilities to local families on the first Sunday, and some complimentary tickets are available for residents for the first three days.

Each year we welcome residents of all ages and interests to the Club, and over the years we have built a strong bond with the community.

Over 2000 local school children also benefit from the event, they have some free coaching and then watch some fantastic tennis.

I look forward to welcoming you to the Club for some great tennis.

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New disabled access for Surbiton stationr

orking with local councillors and residents, I’ve been arguing for better disabled access for our trains, train stations and buses for over 20 years. We’ve had some notable victories – from the lifts at Kingston and New Malden stations, to the new ramp at Chessington South.

Yet since becoming the father of a disabled son, I can’t but help see these campaigns in a new light. So I’ve redoubled my efforts in recent years for all our train stations in the Royal Borough – despite being warned that some stations will be very difficult.

I’m pushing, for example, to ensure the developments in Tolworth contribute to improving the station there - which not only needs a passenger lift but a facelift too. Yet mostly we are dependent on national funding, which has been in short supply for nearly a decade.

A lift – but the public can’t use it!

The station entrance with the most footfall that still doesn’t have disabled access is actually the rear entrance to Surbiton station. This has been particularly frustrating since it actually has a

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disabled lift – it’s just that the train companies have not allowed the public to use it, because of the parlous state of the old ticket office and the back offices.

So back in 2017, I decided to increase the pressure again.

Meetings, emails and tours of the rear of the station followed. Suggestions from me that they use the space commercially, to pay for the disabled access, were listened to politely, but not taken up.

Irritated, I pushed for a “scoping study” back in 2018, and eventually one was carried out. Though for a while it gathered dust.

Then, earlier this year, there was a sudden Department of Transport decision to fund many more stations for disabled access – mainly stations in the North of England and Yorkshire, as it happens.

A few stations in London had plans already worked up, at least in part, and they crept over the line – including Surbiton, with its scoping study.

So there is now £350,000 allocated to enable the train firms to provide access at long last to the lift at Surbiton’s station’s

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rear entrance. And I’m hoping, these works could also help bring back this amazing space into some community use.

There’s no definitive timetable for the works – so it won’t happen for a little while yet. But I’ve asked to see the design managers involved later in March.

At the meeting, I’ll also be seeking yet another update on the progress for a second staircase from platforms 3 and 4. This has been needed for safety reasons for some time now, given the congestion that occurs in the evening peak, not least when two trains pull in and offload at similar times.

And you won’t be surprised to know, that my other rail campaign revolves round the continuing poor performance of SWR and Network Rail. Train cancellations and delays remain far too frequent in my own experience.

With the SWR franchise reported to be in financial trouble – as I predicted in my study https://www. eddavey.org/passengers_ must_come_first - it’s just possible that reluctant Ministers might now be forced to make changes.

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CHILDREN’S PAGE There are 16 guitars on the page.

Noel is the guitarist who is out of tune

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What’s on in April:Events in March: 28th:

29th:

National Pet Month Stress Awareness Month Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Parkinsons Awareness Month

English Tourism Week Earth Hour 8.30pm - 9.30pm, switch off all lights on landmarks for Climate Change British Summer Time begins, clocks ‘spring’ forward.

Family Safety Week; International Dark Sky Week Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race on the Thames

Events in April:

1st: April Fool’s Day 2nd: International Children’s Book Day; World Autism Awareness Day 2-4th: Grand National Festival 2-5th: London Coffee Festival Old Truman Brewery 3rd: International Walk to Work Day 6th: Discover National Parks Fortnight; Community Garden’s Week.

5th: Surbiton British Legion Bowls Club Open Day, 1-4pm at Alexandra Park. Contact:

Steve on 07453 773 332 7th: World Health Day; Wordworth’s 250th Birthday 8th: Deadline for submissions to May edition of A Berrylands Companion 9th: Maundy Thursday 10th: Good Friday, Bank Holiday 11th: World Parkinson’s Day 12th: Easter Sunday 13th Easter Monday, Bank Holiday 16th: Pyjama’s for PanCan Day, awareness for Panreatic Cancer 17th: World Haemophillia Day 19th: International Dark Sky Week 20th: World Immunization Week; MS Awareness Week 23rd St George’s Day

William Shakespeare’s Anniversary of his Birth and Death; World Book Night 25th: World Malaria Day 26th: Virgin Money London Marathon 27th: National Gardening Week 30-3rd May: Tour de Yorkshire

Events in May

1-31st: Brighton Fringe 2-17th: Surbiton Food Festival; Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2-24th: Brighton Festival 5-10th: Cheltenham Jazz Festival 8th: VE Day

May Day Bank Holiday 8th: Deadline for submissions to June edition of A Berrylands Companion 9th: Women’s FA Cup Final, Wembley 9-17th: Stratford upon Avon Literary Festival 15-24th: The Bath Festival 19-23rd: Chelsea Flower Show 23rd: FA Cup Final, Wembley.

PLEASE NOTE: At the time of preparing this listing, it was not clear if some events would be restricted or cancelled due to the coronavirus. Please always check before travelling to any large public event.

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What’s On/Local Events

1st Tuesday: NHS Retirement Club, 10-12pm at Royal British Legion Hall, Hollyfield Road, KT5 9AL. For information call Lorna: 020 8337 4121 Last Sunday of the month: Women on Wheels, meet outside Clas Ohlson Market Place 10.00. 020 8547 5865.

E-mail: ccst@rbk.kingston.gov.uk Art Classes: Every Monday 10-12noon & 2-4pm, with Berrylands Artists at Berrylands Christian Centre, 41 King Charles Road, Surbiton, KT5 8PF. Info: 020 8644 0941

Berrylands Boot Camp: Fun, friendly & focused outdoor circuit training for all abilities!

Meet every Friday morning @ 9:15 & Sunday morning @ 9:00 at Green Lane Recreation Ground. £7 per 1 hour session. For more info see www.fb.me/berrylandsbootcamp or contact Rachel by phone - 07841 422879 or email - bootcamp@embracesports.co.uk Berrylands Boot Camp: Fun, friendly & focused outdoor circuit training for all abilities!

Meet every Friday morning@ 9.15 & Sunday morning @ 9.oo at Green Lane Recreation Ground. £7/hr session. For more info see: www.fb.me/berrylandsbootcamp or contact Rachel: tel: 07841 422879 or email: bootcamp@embracesports.co.uk Broadway Sequence Dance Club: Meets every Monday from 8pm at The Raeburn Hall, Tolworth United Reform Church, Raeburn/ Elgar Avenues. New sequences are taught, some knowledge of ballroom dancing required.

Contact Brenda Deane for more info: 020 8390 0233. www.broadway sequencedance.co.uk Cornerston Church, Kingston KT26LF: every 3rd Wednesday of the month: a cream tea, open to all, at 2pm. Plenty of cake on offer plus a short bible talk. An international café, every Tuesday evening at 7pm for free English lessons, and at 7.30pm food, games & bible talk. Craft Morning 3rd Saturday every month 11am-1.00pm. Tel: 0208 549 0733. info@ cornerstonechurchkingston.org Encore Singing Group: Mondays, term time, 10am - 12.15pm @ Surbiton Hill Methodist Church, Ewell Rd. For info: gillyvor@hotmail. com or call: 020 8241 5513. All welcome, contact or drop in.

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Fircroft Listening Café: Every Friday, 2-4pm.

96 Ditton Road KT6 6RH. No appointment needed. Just turn up if you or someone you know is struggling to cope. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone or text 07598 910 797. Email: listeningcafe@thefircrofttrust.org Buses 71, 465, K1, K4.

Golden Slippers: New Ballet Classes for mature clients. At Surbiton New Life Baptist Church, Balaclave Road, Surbiton KT6 5PW. Tues 10.45 -11.45. Contact Meryl: 07944 246 778 Hope in Depression: A free course that educates & equips adults and their supporters with tools & proven tips about how to cope better with depression & anxiety.

Every Tuesday at Christ Church, Surbiton Hill for 6 weeks starting 25 Feb from 7:30-9:30pm.

Expert speakers explore different aspects of mental health each week.

Info & Sign up ccsurbiton.org/hidc or call 07423 144803 Kingston Camera Club: Camera enthusiasts welcome. Meet Mon eves, at St John’s Ambulance HQ, Athelstan Rd off Villiers Avenue. 7.30pm - 10pm with coffee break.

New members welcome. For more information visit: www.kingstoncameraclub.com Kingston Circle Dance Group: Kingston Quaker Centre, 14 Fairfield East, KT1 2PT, 2.30 - 4.30, first Saturday every month. Social dancing, all welcome. Tel: 020 8399 8684 Kingston Jazz Society: meets alternate Tuesdays at the Druid’s Head pub, Kingston Market. We are a friendly group who listen to recorded jazz from all periods and would welcome new members. Contact Mike Crimmen (Sec) on 07795 574 776 or m.crimmen@btinternet.com Kingston Pensioners’ Forum: Meets 2nd Monday each month at Reform Church, Eden Street, at 2pm. New members welcome. Talks, outings and tea and coffee. For more info: www.kingstonpensionersforum@hotmail. co.uk Kingston Philatelic Society: Meets 8-10pm on 1st Thurs & 3rd Fri, at Surbiton Library Hall, Ewell Road. Info: Brian Sole Tel: 01932 220 677 or email: brian.sole@btinternet.com

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What’s On/Local Events Ladies Exercise Club: Friendly & fun ‘Keep Moving’ exercise/movement class for ladies 60+ at Berrylands Christian Centre, King Charles Road. Friday 10.15 - 11.15am plus refreshments. Come & try first, free first class. Then £5.50 pay as you come. Call Mary, 01483 284 716 or maryedwards@uwclub.net

Surbiton Club for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Meets alternate Tues 2-4pm at Surbiton Hill Methodist Church, Ewell Road. Social club with entertainment and tea. Transport available if necessary. For information: 0744 364 3716 . Volunteer drivers very welcome.

Mind in Kingston: Drop in and café at Alfriston Day Centre Berrylands Road, Thurs 6-9.30pm, Sat & Sun 2-5.30pm. Also at Welcome Centre 53-55 Canbury Park, Mon & Fri 6-9pm. All welcome, www.mindkingston.org.uk or 020 8255 3939

Surbiton Floral Club: 1st Weds of the month at Raeburn Hall United Reform Church, Elgar Avenue. 7.30 for 7.45pm start. Floral demos, talks, workshops & outings. Tel: 020 8399 8193

Mrs Bennet’s Ballroom: Wednesdays. Learn Regency dancing at St Mark’s Church Hall, Surbiton, 8pm - 10.30pm. Cost £5 per eve.

Contact Libby Curzon, 020 8391 1215. Email: curzone@hotmail.com OASIS daytime group for over 60s at Emmanuel Church, Grand Avenue, Tolworth.

There is a mid week communion on 4th March at 2.30pm, followed by refreshments. We’ll also meet on 18th March at 2.30pm to chat, play games & listen to a 5 minute Biblebased talk relevant to our lives and enjoy refreshments. For further details, please call 020-8390 6631.

Open Door: Meetings held at Christ Church Hall, junction of Christ Church Rd & King Charles Rd. Alternate Thursdays, 2.15 4.00pm. Meetings on 2nd, 16th and 30th April. A friendship group aimed at seniors.

Afternoon tea, chat and short talks from local organisations.

St Marks Church:Weds mornings 10.00-11.30 Stay and Play for Toddlers and Carers at St Mark’s Church Hall, St Mark’s Hill. Friday Mornings Coffee and Cake corner 10-11.30am, drop in for coffee at St Andrew’s Church, Maple Road, no booking required for any of them.

Scottish Country Dancing: On Thursdays 7.30pm - 10.30pm at St Mark’s Church Hall.

Tuition for half an hour from 7.30. Membership £5 a year, Members £3/evening, non-members £4. Join our friendly, informal club for good fun and an easy way to excercise. Check website: www.surbitoncaledonian.co.uk or call: 01932 784 866

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Surbiton Womens’ Institute: Meets on 2nd Tuesday of each month, 2-4pm at The Royal British Legion, Hollyfield Road. Everyone welcome. April meeting is Easter Tea Party and Bonnet Parade. Contact: Vivienne: 020 8390 0707, vivtheydon@hotmail.co.uk Tolworth Model Railway Club: We meet every Tuesday, 7pm , Tolworth Close. We have a permanent ‘0’ gauge 7mm scale layout with modelling facilities, workshop and tea bar!

Beginners & experienced modellers welcome.

Contact Mike on 07488 346 283 Talking of Trains in Surbiton: Programme of talks at Surbiton Library Hall, each Wednesday evening from 19th Sept, throughout winter months. First meeting free, fee for complete year is £50. Details on www.talkingoftrains. co.uk For further information contact: David Blackmore, 020 8391 1116.Em: dandp@ blueyonder.co.uk Tiny Tunes: Mon 10am & 10.50am at Surbiton Library Hall. Tues 10am & 10.50am at St Nicholas Parish Church, Summer Rd, Thames Ditton. All sessions 40 mins long, features music, dance, parachutes, bubbles & pompoms. Age 3 months -5 years, pay as you go £5, siblings £2.50 www.tinytuneslive.com Tolworth United Reform Church, Elgar Ave: PILOTS Mondays in term time 5.30 - 7pm, children’s activities, crafts, stories for 5 -11 year olds. Weekly cost £1.50, please call Roger on 07525 410 083 / 0202 8393 4270 or email jones.ra@btinternet.com for information.

Tolworth World of Dance: Weds 8 - 9.30pm (term time). Dance for Fun, Fitness & Friends, beginners always welcome, see advert.

Contact: Brenda 020 8397 9649 or philip. steventon@btinternet.com

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COMMUNITY PAGE

Surbiton & District Historical Society

Tues 7th April: Mr Mike Brown will talk on’The Effects of the Spanish Civil War on Britain in WW2’ Tues 5th May: Mr David Allen will talk on ‘Blood, Gore and Murder in Victorian England’ Tues 5th June: Dr Caroline Withall will give a lecture on ‘The Forgotten Boys of the Sea Marine Society Merchant Sea Apprentices from this area 1772-1873’ Tues 7th July: Mr James Taylor will talk on ‘The Highlights of the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum’ Meetings start time: 7.45pm at Surbiton Library Hall, Ewell Road, Surbiton. Visitors welcome, Contribution of £2 appreciated For more details about meetings and the Society, call

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

Kingston upon Thames Archaeological Society

For all gardeners and allotment holders!

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

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

9 Traditional and organic fertilizers and soil improvers/conditioners.

9 Lawn and rose treatments, weedkillers, pest controls.

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

Annual membership just £2, senior citizens £1.

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

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

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

Annual Membership just £2.50, senior citizens £1.50

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Thurs 9th April: Dr David Kennedy, local historian, ‘The Turin Shroud’ Thurs 14th May: Dr Angela Care Evans, former curator of British Museum & President of Sutton Hoo Society, will talk on ‘The Changing Face of Archeology - Personal Retrospective’ Thurs 11th June: Michael Meekums will talk on ‘The Archeology of orpington & Scadbury Moated Manor’ Thurs 9th July: Stuart Wyatt will talk on ‘An Update on Recent Interesting Finds from the Thames in London’ Meetings, unless otherwise stated, are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at 7.30pm for 8pm start, in the Surbiton Library Hall, Ewell Road, KT6 6AG. Visitors will be asked for £3 donation towards expenses.

http://www.kingstonarchaeology.com/

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1. Terminate gradually (5,3)

Surbiton & District Bird Watching Society 2. A Sultanate in northwestern Borneo (6) 3. Horologist (10)

Apr 21st: A Photographer’s Wild Britain by 4. Slightly open (4) 5. Engage somebody to enter the army (6) Nick Martin 6. Represents or performs as if in a play (6) 8. Come to terms with (7)

May 19th: Social term Evening 9. Shortened for provocation (5) 13. Returning to political office (10)

15. Unusually in size (7) June 16th: Mary great Braddock, The land of the 16. After sunrise and before sunset (8) Northern Lights

Remember, you can pick up a copy of A Berrylands Companion magazine at the following:

Day, contact: Thelma Caine, Tel: 01372 468 432 April 19th Sun: Pulborough Brooks, RSPB, contact; Paul October Spencer, tel: 020 8397 3770 / Sudoku 079481068893 April 26th Sun: Newhaven & Seaford, E Sussex, contact: Rebecca Dunne tel: 07879 845971

C.D.Jennings, B&M Budget Store, Surbiton & Tolworth Libraries, Shan’s Pharmacy, Tolworth Recreation Centre, The Lamb, MBE Surbiton,

17. Strong and sharp (5) 18. Having little emotion or sensibility (6) Outings: 20. Add to the very end (6) 22. The highest point; culminate (6) April 5th Sunday, Bushy 24. Compass point (4) Park Family

Please note that it is imperative to phone the leader to confirm participation, arrange time and meeting place and/or pre-arrange lifts.

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HOOK ALLOTMENTS AND GARDENS ASSOCIATION Are you interested in gardening?

Did you know there is an association in Hook?

Our Association was founded over 50 years ago and is run36 by volunteers, can provide a E Page 33-40.indd wide range of composts, fertilisers, seeds and other gardening products at not-for-profit prices to our members. We support gardeners and allotment holders.

We currently currently have have full full and and half We half plots plots available available to rent. rent. Contact: Contact: John Mark on on 07807 07970 300 692395 to 749 Membership a year and and newnew allotment Membershipisis£5 £2.50 a year allotment holders holders have havefree freemembership membershipfor forthe thefirst firstyear. year Our situated next next to to the the Our trading trading facility facility is is situated entrance allotment plots, beyond the rugby entrancetotothethe allotment plots, beyond the club pavillion, rear of King rugby club pavillion, rearEdward’s of King Recreation Edward’s Ground, Hook Road, Chessington Recreation Ground, Hook Road, Chessington

Open: Sundays 10am - 12 noon Feb - Nov 10am - 11am Nov - Jan

To advertise call Karen: 020 8274 0096

Read it whilst you wait at: Aspen Vets, Berrylands Autocare Garage, Confidental Dentist Surgery, Collinsons Opticians, If you would like copies at your business please call me on: 020 8274 0096

Deadlines for submitting new artwork for forthcoming issues of A Berrylands Companion 8th April for May issue 22/01/2010 00:22:03 8th May for June issue June 8th for July/Aug issue Aug 8th for September issue Sept 8th for October issue 8th Oct for November issue 8th Nov for Dec/January issue 8th Jan for February issue 8th Feb for March issue 8th March for April issue For more information call Karen on 020 8274 0096 or send an email to

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