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November issue of In and Around Denham And I’m proud to announce that on 11th October, rather later than expected, I finally became a proud Nanny to my beautiful baby granddaughter, Summer-Hope. I have to say, I’m completely smitten with her and she often comes to keep me company in my office, laying in her little crib gurgling away. Who knew that one small person could regularly bring a smile to your face simply by doing nothing. Sammy has already become a fantastic Mum and whilst she’s suffering somewhat from the constant night time feeds (this is someone who previously enjoyed a good ten hour sleep), I can’t help but feel proud of my own baby for instantly becoming an unselfish and responsible adult. I’m always amazed that what we often perceive as being the impossible, or fretting as to how it will all work out, suddenly is possible and works out perfectly well in the end. My only real challenge having spent many days and nights at the hospital was somehow trying to fit work in and get this month’s mags to print. A whole month’s work in five days. It turned out that was possible too. Until next month... Angela & Sammy
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The Poppy Factor 10 Should you invest in stocks and shares? 16 Karen Munro Careers 18 Puzzle Solutions 19 Short Story: The Urn 20 Tech: Black Friday and Cyber Monday 22 Beauty: Christmas Gifts 24 Mark My Words 26 Hobbies: Bottoms Up! 28 Recipe: French Omelette and Garlic Tomatoes 30 RSPCA Re-homing Appeal 32 The History of Chocolate 34 White Ribbon Day 36 Property 36 Wildlife Zone 38 Seventy years of marriage 42 Retirement: Time to call in the builders? 46 Chiltern & South Bucks Lottery 48 Did you Know? Tequila 48 Health: Lung Cancer Awareness Week 50 Road Test: Suzuki Swift 52 Driving 54 Film Review: IT 54 Coffee Break Puzzles 56 Interiors: Scandi Winter Trends 58 How to care for your pet in colder weather 60 Wordsearch 60 Denham Parish Council 62 Parenting: Gifts that won’t break the bank 64 Children’s Puzzle Page 66 Citizens Advice Bureau 68 Useful Telephone Numbers 68 Gardening: A Busy November 70 Clubs, Groups & Classes 72, 74 & 76
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The RSPCA Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor, Kingston and District Branch Registered Charity No: 263515
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We need your help! Come end of November we are opening a pop up shop on Crescent parade in Hillingdon, to sell Christmas stock for 6 weeks. We are looking for volunteers to help in the shop. If you could offer any of your time please contact us at volunteers@rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk for more information.
LOOKING FOR LOVING HOMES Beautiful Passion
Passion came into the centre heavily pregnant and suffering with cat flu. Following the difficult birth of 3 kittens, she required a caesarian section to remove a stillborn kitten stuck inside her. Despite all the problems, she was a great mum and all her kittens have now found homes - now it's Passion's turn. We are in desperate need of empty food containers She is looking for a special home as an indoor cat, and bedding for the animals at our homing centre. due to occasional recurrences of flu symptoms. She Any donations are greatly appreciated, donations can be quite independent at times but does love a can be dropped off at any of our shops or our clinic. lot of attention. Passion is looking for a home withAddresses can be found on our website out other cats or young children. www.rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk. Could you offer Passion her happily-ever-after? Thank you for your support!
RSPCA Quiz Night Barclays and RSPCA Hillingdon invite you to our Halloween Fancy dress quiz night. To help raise money for your local Hillingdon RSPCA Branch and Clinic. Thu 26 October from 07:30 PM Location: Uxbridge Sports Club Park Road UXBRIDGE UB8 1NR Ticket cost: ÂŁ5 per person (food and drink can be purchased from the bar) For more details and to buy tickets, call 01895 833417 or email branchadministrator@rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk (Tickets can be purchased prior to 7.30pm on the night) 32
Golden Oldy Tito
Special little Tito at 15 years young, finds himself looking for a retirement home as his owner couldn't look after him anymore. Tito has a heart murmur so he may require medication for that at some point and he is also a little hard of hearing. He is however such a happy chap with loads of love to give. Tito loves his walks, and is good with other dogs and cats. Could you offer our golden oldie the retirement home he deserves?
We are always grateful for any donations of old sheets and blankets to use for bedding for the animals & food and toys for the animals to play with. These can be brought into our Clinic at 16 Crescent Parade, Hillingdon UB10 0LG.
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WHITE RIBBON DAY November 25th is White Ribbon Day - an annual national campaign against domestic violence. Your Community Safety Partnership is once again supporting the campaign encouraging residents, especially men to wear a white ribbon as a visible pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women. From Monday 20th November through to Friday 24th November, white ribbons and information will be available in the reception area of Chiltern District Council Offices in Amersham and South Bucks District Council offices in Denham. If you are affected by domestic abuse – whether you are a man or a woman – or you are concerned for someone else, a directory of support services is available on both councils’ websites at http://www.chiltern.gov.uk/ domesticviolence or www.southbucks.gov.uk/domesticviolence In an emergency always call 999 Take a stand against violence towards women and make the white ribbon pledge.
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Chiltern and South Bucks District Councils are launching a local lottery to help local good causes raise funds through their communities. Tickets for the new lottery will go on sale on 24 October, with the first draw happening on 25 November. The aim of the Chiltern & South Bucks lottery is to enable good causes to fundraise via the website without any overheads. For every £1 spent by supporters playing the lottery 50p goes directly to the good cause. Lottery players have the chance of winning £25,000, £2,000, £250, £25 or three free tickets. How it works: Good causes receive their own webpage which supporters can use to play the lottery Participating charities receive monthly payments of the funds raised directly to their bank account They also receive marketing material tailored for their organisation There is no cost to the participating good causes Players buy tickets online with money going directly to the charity of their choice Chance to win £25,000 by matching six numbers. Other prizes are £2000, £250, £25 or three free tickets Prize jackpot is guaranteed regardless how many winners Payments are made directly into the winner's bank account People will be able to buy their tickets and choose which charity they wish to support www.chilternsouthbuckslottery.co.uk from 24 October.
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Dear Resident,
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When we held our Public Forums, a number of residents wanted an easy to refer to list showing which service each council was responsible for, so our clerk has put together the following grid which we hope will assist you. Council Services Provided and Responsibilities
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Gullies - Blocked Bus Shelters Dog Bins - Empty Dog Bins - Supply Fly-tipping - Clearance Grass Cutting (30 mph) Grass Cutting (30+ mph) Litter Bins Litter Collection Parking on Pavements Pavements / Pathways Play Areas Pot Holes Rights Of Way (ROW) (Some) Rubbish Collection Illegal encampments Trees & Hedges (30 mph) Trees & Hedges (30+ mph) Vehicles - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegally Parked
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Bucks CC (BCC)
Contact Telephone Number 01296 382416 (9am – 5.30 pm)
Bucks CC (BCC)
01296 486630 (Out Hours)
Denham PC (DPC)
01895 834709 – info@denhampc.co.uk
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01895 837200
We hope you find this useful Marilyn Heath - Chairman, Denham Parish Council Our grateful thanks to In and Around Denham for providing this platform for us 62
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