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Well, what a month June was! An exit from the EU, swiftly followed by England’s exit from The Euro pean Cup. Both events have created much opinion and debate, but what is done is done and we as a country now have to move on and work together to make this country great again. With the longest day of the year well behind us, we’re bang in the middle of summer and hopefully the best of the weather is yet to come. My plants are slowly making a recovery after being pretty much drowned last month and the dogs are back to their daily sunbathing routine in the garden. All I need to do now is find the time to get the lounger out and join then. It really is a dog’s life! In the meantime, do continue to keep in touch, ei ther by telephone, email or facebook and let us know what’s going on where you are. We always do our very best to print your events and local infor mation, and also to share it with other readers via our facebook page. Why not give us a visit and a Like! .
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Hobbies: Keep calm and get colouring 8 Beer of the Month 10 Denham Parish Council 12 The Wildlife Zone 16 Children’s Puzzle Page 18 Recipe: Marinated Pepper Platter 20 Books: Summer Reads 22 Coffee Break Puzzles 24 Beauty: Summer Lovin 26 RSPCA Rehoming Appeal 28 The Golden Years: Memories of 50 years ago 30 Technology: The Greater Outdoors 32 Cake & Bake: Chocolate Mousse Brownies 36 What to consider when hiring a dog walker 38 Wordsearch 38 Motoring: Range Rover Evoque Convertible 40 Travel: Palermo 42 Health: Childhood Obesity 44 Interiors: Storage Solutions for every room 46 Citizens Advice Bureau 48 Useful Telephone Numbers 48 Karen Munro Careers 50 Puzzle solutions 51 Short Story: The Remorse of the aristocracy 52 Finance: Which type of ISA is best for you 54 When it’s time to climb out of your empty next 56 Whats on at Hillingdon Theatres 57 Garden Feature 58 Clubs, Groups & Classes 60, 62 & 64 Local Events 66
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Hobbies Keep Calm And Get Colouring By Kate McLelland
Close your eyes and think back to the simple pleasures of childhood: a rainbow box of crayons on the table and, beside it, a book of illustrations just waiting to be coloured in. Remember the intense concentration as you filled in the blank spaces with your favourite shades of yellow, red, purple, green and blue? Now fast-forward to the present day, when high-tech gadgets and gizmos allow us to create sophisticated and brightly coloured designs with just a few mouse clicks. Such innovations should have consigned the humble crayon to the dustbin of history, so it’s amazing to learn that in the second decade of the 21st century one of the most popular hobbies is adult colouring. It has become a global phenomenon, spreading to countries as diverse as Brazil and New Zealand. In fact the interest is so great that the world’s largest wooden pencil manufacturer, Faber-Castell, has been forced to increase shifts at its German factory in order to keep up with demand. Printers and booksellers have also seen a stratospheric rise in the popularity of colouring 8
books created for the adult market. Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom, Johanna Basford’s Secret Garden (now translated into 14 different languages) and Emma Farrarons’ The Mindfulness Colouring Book feature high on the UK’s bestseller lists. Mindfulness, with its emphasis on being aware of the present moment, fits particularly well with this hobby because colouring is essentially a repetitive, undemanding activity that can be used to focus the mind. Colourists claim that their hobby can lead to a calmer, almost meditative frame of mind and this view is supported by clinical psychologist Dr David Holmes: “With our workaholic culture, we spend most of our lives in ‘beta mode’, which is when we’re alert, problem-solving, decisionmaking. By actively altering the preponderance of certain brain patterns, you can shift into ‘alpha mode’, which is more like the state of mind we have as children. Meditation and similar techniques require learning and practice, whereas anyone can just drop into colouring-in.” Colouring may seem like a solitary pastime but it can also become a social activity: in
recent years colouring clubs and parties have proved popular, particularly in America and France. The Ladies Coloring Club is a Facebook Group based in the US which links to groups around the world. Alternatively you could start your own group like 38year-old Suzanne Parsonage from Bristol, who launched a colourists group from her local pub. Many local libraries also host adult colouring sessions. If you are eager to try colouring for yourself but don’t want to invest in a book of illustrations just yet, go online and download some free printable pages. You’ll find some great library printables at www. pinterest.com that will help you decide whether adult colouring is for you. If you are feeling that this hobby is a little too childish, you’ll be relieved to hear that a recent article in Director magazine identified a growing trend amongst business leaders who have taken up colouring in order to alleviate stress. So grab a box of crayons or felt-tips and make a start. It seems there’s every reason to add a little colour to your everyday life - and all you need to worry about is keeping within the lines!
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Dear Residents, The Parish Council cele brated the Queens Birthday by putting on a ‘Tea Dance’ for our older residents. A High tea with sandwiches and cakes was laid on to gether with a nip of Sherry to toast Her Majesty. The Dolly Mixtures & Paul Free man were hired to provide the music and Paul com pared the occasion. Thanks also to some mums from the Denham Infant school Drama Club, who organized a few children to sing a couple of songs to open the event, including ‘Happy Birthday to you’ for HRH. A really enjoyable couple of hours was had by all with singing, dancing and plenty of chit chat. Your Parish Councillors, Clerks and volunteers put a lot of time and effort into organizing the event and we have had many notes of thanks from people who thoroughly enjoyed the out ing (unfortunately I had a prior commitment on the day and only just got back in time to help clear away a few tables and chairs, so missed all the fun!). Our apologies to any that were n’t invited but it was difficult to identify the addresses of all our elderly residents. If you are aware of any we 12
should add to our list if we plan a similar event, please drop us a note. We have had pleas for more occasions like this to be held and would ap preciate any sponsorship you could offer towards us holding a similar event.
the sight lines) to counter act the awful scenery of overgrown grass and weeds that are left. Neighbourhood Planning is now something that we have to bring to the top of our agenda so expect to hear more about this from us.
A grateful word of thanks to the New Denham Commu nity Hall members who al lowed us to use their hall free of charge for this spe cial occasion and for their continued support in the community such as the £500 donated towards re pairs we have to make in the children’s playground on the Knighton Way play ing field for which we are very appreciative. It is thanks to donations and support like this, together with the time freely given by your Parish Councillors and volunteers, that allow us to put on events in the com munity.
Also are you aware that BCC are looking at becom ing a Unitary Authority, which means a single tier of government instead of some power residing in the district councils we cur rently have? How do you think this will affect you?
Many complaints have been coming in about the way BCC have cut just me tre strips of grass in the areas they are responsible for and how scruffy it makes the district look, so we are investigating the possibility of sowing wild flowers in the verges (not in
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Thousands of police may have come into contact with asbestos at training facilities, according to the Metropolitan Police. The force is examining a number of buildings used between 1980 and 2007.
mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. The Health and Safety Executive estimates that around 5,000 deaths each year are caused by exposure to the substance.
The Metropolitan Police have indicated that up to 30,000 police officers may have come into contact with asbestos at training centres. Scotland Yard has stated that it has “recently become aware” that some buildings used in firearms training between 1980 and 2007 could have contained the carcinogenic material, and investigations have now commenced.
If you have been exposed to asbestos, even if it was up to 50 years ago, and you are suffering symptoms such as shortness of breath, a persistent cough, a loss of appetite and weight loss, with tightness of your chest, you should immediately seek the advice of your General Practitioner, who will arrange for a chest x-ray to consider whether you are suffering some form of asbestos-related disease.
This is the latest in a succession of occupations at risk from the effects of asbestos exposure. Clearly the dangers are not confined to exposure in an industrial environment. People from all walks of life are at a real risk of exposure. Between 1945 and 1975, when the use of asbestos was at its peak, over 14,000 schools were built and many Victorian schools were refurbished. As a result, potentially huge numbers of staff and pupils may have been exposed to harmful amounts of asbestos dust and fibres. There is no such thing as low level exposure: exposure is exposure at any level - in particular where the asbestos was damaged or in poor condition. Being exposed to asbestos – a naturally occurring fibrous material, which was regularly used in buildings between the 1950s and 1990s – carries a risk of serious and potentially fatal diseases, including
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THE BLUE WHALE Andy Mydellton FLS (pictured right) is an environmentalist journalist, the founder and leader of the British wildlife charity, the Foundation for Endangered Species. They are members of the United Nations agency UNESCO with Andy Mydellton being Chairman and the Environmental Concern Advisor to the UNESCO Schools Group. Andy is a Fellow of the Linnean Society. He writes for many publications, mounts photographic exhibitions, gives presentations and broadcasts the 'Andy Mydellton Wildlife Zone' radio programme.
Above: Live size model of the Blue Whale on display at The National History Museum, London.
I have never seen any of the great whales, and would dearly love to see the biggest one of all, the blue whale. Despite this I am fearful that I may not be able to realize my ambition because blue whale watching is not easy. The only real chance of seeing one is by booking up on a whale watching expedition. Such off shore cruises are readily available, and are part of a burgeoning wildlife-tourist industry: and the best trips are recently reported to be near Sri Lanka, North America and Brazil. Similar great whale cruises are available elsewhere but do not offer better chances of specific sightings of ‘the blue’. Even so all of these cruises are only appropriate at certain times of the year, depending on whale migrational patterns. One reason why I have a fascination with this fantastic animal is because of their enormous size. The largest animal that has ever lived on Planet Earth was not a dinosaur such as Tyrannosaurus Rex or Brontosaurus, but our own present day behemoth, the magnificent blue whale. Some of them can live to be 80 years old, have a long, slender body of 30 metres and weigh up to a staggering 191 tons. Scientists believe that there are three slightly different sub-species. They reach maturity between 5 and 10 years old, with females giving birth every 2 or 3 years, suckling their calf in between times. Like many other great whales, the blue has been hunted to the brink of extinction. Since the worldwide moratorium was placed on all whaling about 30 years ago by the International Whaling Commission, blue whales have not been officially hunted for commercial purposes. As a result their estimated numbers have stabilized at about 5,000 to 12,000 individuals, although any total of animals like this is very difficult to determine. However, the blue still remains on the IUCN’s endangered list for two main reasons. The first is that their low population, coupled with their very slow birth rate, means that their numbers will take many years to increase. Moreover calves must always outnumber the mortality rates of the whole species, and so increase the minimum viable population. In short, natural births must exceed the total deaths of both young and mature individuals. Unfortunately, illegal hunting of the blue whale continues and is also unreported. We know this is a fact because blue whale meat has found its way into Japanese shops and restaurants. Even though these traditional hunting ways are seen as having a small influence on wild populations, these killings could still tip the balance or damage the blue whales precarious survival chances. The second major threat to the blue is the same threat to other whales: the acidification of the oceans. This is a result of global warming caused by industrial pollution. The seas have been soaking up CO2 gases but has now reached saturation point. Some ocean experts in the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (such as myself) are concerned that we cannot get away with this pollution for much longer. By lowering the quality of the oceans’ waters, the whole of the food chain could be disrupted and even broken. The blue is classified as a baleen whale because of the plates of baleen in the front of its mouth which sieve out its food from everything else it swallows after making great feeding lunges. Its diet consists almost completely of a red crustacean, named krill and gulps in many tons of food and saltwater at any one time. However, because of its problems many scientists and conservationists are continually monitoring the ocean water quality and its currents. Briefly, if these traditional currents change course, they may draw the krill and other food with them. The blue’s normal migrational patterns could continue, taking them away from their food supply, leading to mass starvation and extinction. Mankind still causes problems for the blue, even after considering the moratorium and ocean acidification. This is because many of them continue swimming the oceans as they and their ancestors always have done for many thousands, if not millions of years. But modern day shipping lanes cut across these natural swimming routes and give the animals no warnings about their position. The whales do not know what to expect and are physically damaged or killed by the ships’ hulls and propellers. Another problem is overfishing which also directly affects many other whales. But as everything in the ocean is – and always has been – interconnected, a lack of fish numbers has a negative consequence on everything else. One example is that less fish can lead to an explosion of jellyfish; this also has further knock-on effects. In itself, overfishing is a dreadful process, but when we add it together with all of the other problems listed above then many people ‘in the know’ believe that mankind really has made a mess of a well organised natural system. So, if a blue whale watching holiday is out of your reach (just like mine) one way to experience the greatness of this whale is by visiting the Natural History Museum in Kensington, London. Here you can see a skeleton of the blue whale as well as a marvelous life size model adjacent to it. Enjoy!
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Ingredients: • 6 mixed red, yellow and orange peppers • 1 x 280g jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil • 2 x 125g tubs mozzarella pearls, drained • 2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 3 tbsp balsamic oil • Handful fresh basil leaves, shredded
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Summer Reads There are few things better than relaxing on a sun lounger in the garden with a good book. If you’re looking for some inspiration for your summer reads, we have plenty to tempt you with this month.
Flawed – Cecelia Ahern A book which examines the idea of perfection, Flawed focuses on Celestine, who lives in a world where nothing less than perfection will be tolerated. Infractions come with a high penalty – offenders are branded as ‘flawed’ and become second class citizens, for life. Celestine knows how to play the game, but a moment of compassion towards one of the flawed has dire consequences. Celestine could now be branded herself. Bestselling author Cecelia Ahern has delivered another cracker. This one’s aimed at a young adult market, but definitely has crossover appeal. Best British Short Stories 2016 – edited by Nicholas Royle Now in its sixth year, this annual anthology brings together some of the best fiction from British writers published over the last 12 months. Editor Nicholas Royle has scoured the market, including other anthologies, magazines, newspapers and websites, to find this year’s selection. With a wide range of genres and voices, and a satisfying mix of authors, Best British Short Stories may well introduce you to a new favourite writer. 22
The Hanging Club – Tony Parsons There’s a band of vigilantes on the loose in London. With victims including a paedophile and a hate preacher, the killers are seen by many as heroes – delivering justice where the law has failed. But it’s DC Max Wolfe’s job to stop them. This is the third of Parsons’ books to feature DC Max Wolfe, and could well be his best yet. Ideal for fans of Lee Child and Patricia Cornwall, along with anyone else who loves a good crime novel, The Hanging Club will leave you questioning your own moral code. Gripping. My Name is Leon – Kit de Waal When nine year old Leon gets taken away from his mum, he thinks that’s as bad as it can get. But Leon’s little brother, Jake, is young enough to be adopted. Battling with grief for the loss of his brother, Leon finds an unlikely group of friends at his local allotments. However, this is the early eighties, racial tension is high and Leon is determined to find Jake, whatever the cost. This is one of those ‘just one more chapter’ books you’ll keep reading until the sun has gone down and the tears have left tracks down your cheeks.
The Museum of You – Carys Bray Single dad Darren Quinn’s priority is his daughter’s happiness. But what twelve year old Clover wants most is the one thing that causes Darren the most pain – the story of her mother. So Clover has decided that this summer she’ll find her own answers. Rich in description and dialogue, with endearing, believable characters, this is a very enjoyable book to while away those summer evenings. The Sudden Appearance of Hope – Claire North No one remembers Hope Ardern. Not her best friends, her parents, or the people she’s running from. Within a few seconds of encountering her, their memory is wiped clean. It’s as if she doesn’t exist. But they leave their impression on her. Now she’s on a personal mission to destroy a new computer program that’s turning people into ‘perfect’ versions of themselves, wiping their personalities in the process. A great book, which raises some serious questions about how far people will go in their quest for perfection.
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It’s been a very long time coming, but summer is finally here. I’ve dusted off the sunnies and dug out my sandals, but couldn’t resist investing in a few new goodies…
A new lip gloss is always on my summer shopping list. This year I’ve gone for Neal’s Yard’s organic Lip Gloss in Fig, £9.50. It’s rich in seed and fruit oils, so nourishes lips while giving them a decent burst of colour. It’s easy to apply and also has a subtle orange flavour and scent. Being a gloss, the colour doesn’t last that long, but it does leave my lips feeling moisturised. Next on my list is a new makeup palette. I like one that I can keep in my bag then whip out when there’s talk of cocktails. Marks and Spencer’s Autograph Face Palette ticks all the boxes. There are nine eyeshadows, two 26
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Now I am not normally a fan of nettles. I seem to be forever getting stung by them when retrieving a football out of the long grass or trailing after my dog through the woods. But they do have some good qualities. Nettles are packed with amino acids and proteins, so can help to strengthen your hair. You can make an effective hair rinse by steeping leaves in hot water, but if that sounds like a bit too much effort, try Paul Mitchell’s Super Strong System. This three-step hair care range uses nettles and other botanical ingredients to strengthen hair, add shine and prevent sun damage. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now and am suitably impressed.
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I am incredibly lazy when it comes to body lotion, so don’t tend to use it as much as I should when I’m covered up in the winter. So once summer hits, my legs are a bit of a sorry sight. I’ve been tackling them with daily exfoliation, followed by Believa’s Natural Intensiv Body Lotion, £23.99. It’s packed with argan oil, aloe vera, jojoba and shea butter, so is incredibly moisturising. Thankfully it’s also easily absorbed, as I’m usually running late for the school run. Natural Intensiv is very gentle, so is suitable for allergy sufferers, and may help with eczema and other dry skin complaints.
British fragrance house Atkinsons is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. To celebrate, and mark the Queen’s 90th birthday year, it has launched a new perfume, Oud Save the Queen. Inspired by the Orient, this fragrance is bursting with spicy, exotic notes, including bergamot, jasmine, orange blossom and, of course, oud. However, there are also notes of the quintessentially British Earl Grey tea. This fragrance is on my wish list, rather than shopping list, unfortunately, as it’s an eye watering £150.
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Thank you for your support . We can’t do it without you! With everyone in holiday mood the unwanted ani mals are beginning to hit the Hillingdon Clinic thick and fast. We are shouldering a £200k loss at clinic so any help our local community can offer us with regard to animal food – particularly kitten – quality unwanted saleable furniture and goods, fund rais ing ideas and volunteers has never been so wel come as now. This LOCAL clinic rescuing animals since WWII seriously needs our communities sup port to be able to keep on caring. Please don’t allow your cat to add to our Nations shame by remaining unneutered. If finance is a problem we may be able to help. With nearly 50 kittens in our care we must ask ourselves if we will find 50 forever homes. Please make sure cats as well as dogs are micro chipped – our clinic has ongoing special prices – but it is also a good idea to make sure your cat has a collar and disc on as well. Cat collars must be the safe “snap apart” type. Many cats are found with difficult to treat collar wounds having got their leg caught in their elastic collar. There are many temptingly beautiful dog and cat collars for sale, these are not always friendly or kind to our pets. Many we see when we are on holiday. Always check cat collars are snap apart and check the inside of the collar to check there are no sharp edges holding in “jewels”! Dog collars are possibly the worst with “glitz” Collars being heavy and with metal fastenings inside the collar can cause rubbing on sensitive necks! 28
LOOKING FOR A HOME CHILLAX MALE 4YRS OLD
Chillax has been with us for quite a while receiving treatment for a serious abscess. The wound is all healed now and this lovely boy has had enough of the cattery and would really like to be settled and loved in a new home. He is such a purry boy who loves a fuss and is very much a lap cat. The scratching post is a favourite for play and stretching his legs. If you can offer Chillax all the love and pampering he is looking for, please get in touch.
DAISY FEMALE LOP 3YRS OLD
Daisy came into us when her owners no longer wanted her. She is a lovely rabbit, although a little feisty at times. she would benefit from having a home with previous experience with rabbits. All rabbits require a spacious hutch and a generous sized run with plenty of room to play, stretch and exercise as well as a healthy and nutritious diet to help them thrive. Not forgetting of course, the all important love and attention of their human family. If you are interested in adopting Daisy, or any of the other lovely rabbits currently in our care, please do contact us. *We have an Amazon Wish List for anyone wishing to send items from outside the local area please visit our website or contact us for more information thank you so much! If you think you can offer one of our animals a lov ing home then please ring RSPCA Hillingdon Branch on 01895 833417 or visit our website www.rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk to download an application form.
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Golden Years
Memories of 50 Years Ago by Ted Bruning the attention and all the gongs. Only after Hurst was knighted did the press, fans, and fellow players get behind a campaign to honour the rest of the team.
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The Queen presents the 1966 World Cup to England Captain, Bobby Moore
Absolutely no prizes for guessing which glorious golden anniversary we’re celebrating this month. What, you need a clue? Some people are on the pitch – they think it’s all over – it is now! Yes, of course you knew... 30th July 1966 was undoubtedly the greatest day in our sporting history, when more than 30 million people worldwide saw England beat Germany 4-2 to win the World Cup for the first and only time. So far. The story of the game, and especially of England’s disputed third goal, is too well-known to go into here. But a campaign launched by the Daily Mirror in January this year to mark the anniversary by knighting all the surviving members of the team (except hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst, who is a knight already) stirs the dusty memory of an investiture conducted by the Queen 16 years ago. Somehow, in the immediate aftermath of the game, the Charlton brothers Bobby (OBE 1969, knighthood ‘94) and Jackie (OBE ‘74), goal-scorers Hurst (MBE ’75, knighthood ‘98) and Martin Peters (MBE ‘78), captain Bobby Moore (OBE ‘67), and goalkeeper Gordon Banks (OBE ‘70) captured all 30
So it was that on 7th March 2000 the “forgotten five”, as they were nicknamed, turned up at Buck House to receive the MBEs they’d been awarded in the New Year’s honours. Full-backs Roger Hunt and Ray Wilson, midfielders Alan Ball and Nobby Stiles (both of whom, unusually for midfielders of the time, were only 5’ 6”), and striker George Cohen had all made vast contributions, not just to victory in the final but also to the campaign leading up to it, which were at long last being acknowledged and rewarded. But what became of those lesser-known lions after Nobby Stiles’s famous post-match victory dance, dentures in one hand and Jules Rimet trophy in the other? Of the five only the youngest, Alan Ball (21 at the time), went on to enjoy what you might call a stellar playing career; not because he was a better player than the others but because only his career extended into the era when footballers became media celebrities. He scored 187 goals in 833 club games spanning 23 years and represented England in the 1970 and ‘74 World Cups. His top-flight career included 72 caps (six as captain) and lengthy spells at Blackpool, Everton (League Champions 1969-70), Arsenal and Southampton. His 15 years in management were less successful and he retired in
Of the others, Hunt was arguably the most successful, scoring 286 goals for Liverpool (one of them, against Arsenal in August 1964, being the first ever shown on Match of the Day), 24 for Bolton, and 18 for England. After retiring from football in 1972 he went into the haulage business. Fellow full back Wilson made over 400 club appearances in 20 years, for Huddersfield, Everton, Oldham and Bradford, before quitting football to become an undertaker. Cohen was a Fulham stalwart for 13 years and earned 30 England caps; he was forced into retirement by injury in 1969 and enjoyed a successful career as a coach at his old club. Stiles’s career followed a similar path: after 11 years at Manchester United he spent two seasons at Middlesbrough and then two at Preston under his old teammate Bobby Charlton. His playing career was also ended by injury and he also returned to his old club as youth coach where he trained, amongst others, Beckham, Giggs, Scholes, Butt, and the Neville brothers.
In honour of the above, this month’s birthday boys are all ex-international footballers.
Happy 50tH BirtHdays to Enrico Annoni (1st), Minas Hantzidis (4th), Gianfranco Zola (5th), Owen Coyle (14th), and Martin Keown (24th).
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The Greater Outdoors
The gadgets that make Summer sizzle
Let’s be optimistic and pray for a long hot summer. What gadgets can help your summer really sizzle? From making parties more entertaining to ensuring your barbecued food is full of flavour and not food poisoning, gadgets are here to help you make the most of every second of summer. One of the big trends this year is solar power - not because Britain has suddenly got sunnier, but because the combination of more efficient solar technology and low-power technology such as LED lights means solar gadgets work properly, even when it’s a bit dull. You’ll have seen endless solar lights and spotlights, but how about solar-powered water fountains, bird baths or other water features? You can spend from around £50 to several hundred pounds depending on how complex the feature is and what it’s made of: cheap ones tend to be made of resin, while natural stone takes you into the hundreds. Solar power is also very good for charging phones, which is handy if you’ve embraced streaming music and use your smartphone to play sounds in the garden. It pays to shop around: for example the PowerBee Executive charger, which has an RRP of £39.99, 32
is widely available for as little as £13.99. While you’re at it, you could buy yourself a solar powered wireless speaker too: the Gemtune Kinna speaker is £40, while the larger and longer range Jabadoo wireless outdoor solar speaker is £99. Even if you don’t go solar, a wireless speaker is an excellent investment for summertime sounds, as it means you don’t need to keep your music close to a power point. For many of us summer means outdoor cooking, and of course there are plenty of products designed just for us. The Looftlighter (£48) and BBQ Dragon (£46) use super-heated air to get your barbecue started quickly, while the iGrill Mini (£43) is a Bluetooth thermometer that tells your phone when your food is ready. If money’s no object, the SmartGrill offers voice control, recipe apps and notifications on your phone or tablet. The bad news: the smallest one is around £1,400 and the most expensive model, the 42-inch, is nearly £7,000. Gadgets aren’t just about grilling, and they don’t all require a second mortgage either. Automatic wine coolers cost from around £50 and can chill a bottle of white wine in less than 10 minutes, while
the lower-tech bottle wraps sit in the fridge until you need them, chill bottles in around 15 minutes and cost £9.99. Beer drinkers can join in too: the Xcellent Global Beer Chiller Chilling Sticks, stainless steel rods you freeze and then stick in your beer bottles, are £9.99 for two. The chillers work in some soft drink bottles too. We started off with optimism, but let’s add some realism too: the British weather being what it is, it’s a good idea to have early warning of incoming bad weather. An outdoor weather station provides just that, and you can choose from traditional clock designs with integrated barometers and thermometers from around £25 or go hightech with a wireless weather station, which can cost from around £25 to several hundred pounds depending on the features you want to have. Or you could always go on Amazon and buy the Amscan PPP GB Umbrella Hat, which offers the protection of an umbrella with the hands-free convenience of a hat for just £2.99. Images L to R: PowerBee Executive solar mobile/tablet charger; Soulra XL solar powered sound system; Looftlighter BBQ lighter/ accelerator; Lynx SmartGrill
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Chocolate Mousse Brownies Take the classic rich and squidgy chocolate brownie recipe a step further with a creamy milk chocolate mousse topping for the ultimate chocolate lover’s dessert!
Ingredients: BROWNIE BASE • 150g dark chocolate, broken into pieces • 225g unsalted butter, diced • 350g light muscovado sugar • 4 medium eggs, beaten • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 225g plain flour
MOUSSE TOPPING • 100g milk chocolate, broken into pieces • 100ml double cream • 1 large egg, separated • Fresh raspberries, chocolate drops and mint sprigs, to decorate
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heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then whisk in the sugar, eggs and vanilla extract.
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mixture with a metal spoon. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until just firm to the touch - it should still be a little squidgy in the centre. Leave to cool completely in the tin.
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chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Remove from the heat, cool for 5 minutes then stir in the cream until smooth. Cool for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then beat in the egg yolk.
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until holding stiff peaks, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture. Spread the mousse in an even layer over the top of the cold brownie and chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours (or overnight) until set. Remove from the tin and cut into 12 squares. Serve topped with fresh raspberries, chocolate drops and mint sprigs.
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First Drive: Range Rover Evoque Convertible the most fuel efficient Range Rovers available. The 9-speed automatic gearbox is from the standard Evoque. The added weight of the chassis – 1,967kg compared to the coupe’s 1,690kg – is noticeable when accelerating out of corners, though switching into its semi-automatic function and making use of the steering wheel mounted paddles proves slightly more responsive.
Four years after its concept debut, Range Rover’s Evoque convertible has come to fruition. Its hard top sibling has already sold more than half a million units since it was launched in 2011 and over 1,500 orders have so far been placed for the convertible variant. What is it? The Evoque convertible is the world’s first convertible compact SUV. Based on the same platform as the Evoque, and featuring much of the same spec, the convertible looks luxurious. The car’s chassis has received strengthening in order to maintain the car’s torsional rigidity, despite its lack of roof. What’s under the bonnet? A 2.0-litre turbocharged Ingenium diesel engine powers the 4x4, putting out 180PS and 430Nm of torque through the Efficient Driveline four-wheel-drive system. This system varies the flow of torque between the front and rear wheels in different driving conditions. Fuel economy is a modest 49.6mpg while the diesel emits 149g of C02 per kilometre, making it theoretically one of 40
What’s the spec like? A 10.2inch touchscreen allows the driver to navigate using easy pinch and swipe motions even whilst driving. However, it can prove difficult to read when the roof is down. Safety is accounted for by hidden aluminium roll over bars, which automatically deploy in the event of an accident. The convertible is not just a summer fancy. Boasting a 251litre boot, 500mm water wade ability, all terrain progress control and a ski hatch, it is a comfortable and relatively practical drive. The roof can operate at speeds of up to 30mph and, unlike some other convertibles, neither rear visibility nor boot capacity is compromised when the roof is folded down. Any rivals? Like for like, the Evoque convertible has no rivals. It is likely to draw a customer base from fans of luxury D-segment convertibles, and drivers of the original Evoque are also expected to be tempted. What’s it like to drive? The 9-speed gearbox feels too
sluggish for the convertible, due to the weight of the strengthened chassis. However, in its position as the new it-car for fashionistas, it is unlikely that the convertible will be tackling much more than the occasional country road. Acceleration to 60mph takes 9.7seconds while the vehicle tops out at 121mph and steering is reassuringly firm at both high and low speeds. Wind noise is reduced in convertible form thanks to clever aerodynamics and an optional wind deflector, meaning that noise and buffeting in the front of the cabin is limited, and audible conversations can be held even at motorway speeds. Verdict As 4x4s go, the Evoque convertible wouldn’t be the obvious choice. Practicality is seriously limited, and realistically the model would only provide a comfortable long distance journey for two. But drivers wanting the benefits of both a 4x4 and a soft top can’t go wrong. Perhaps the model could do with some refinement, but for the first of its kind it will certainly set a precedent.
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Heritage
in Palermo By Solange Hando
Lapped by the blue Tyrrhenian Sea, framed by mountains rising over 1,000 metres, Palermo is the bustling capital of the autonomous region of Sicily. Attracted by the natural harbour and strategic location, myriad civilisations landed on these shores and on its solitary headland, the iconic Mount Pellegrino has seen them all: Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Spanish to name just a few, all leaving their mark on a city which became one of the richest on the Mediterranean. Today Palermo remains an enticing mix of old and new, tree-lined avenues festooned in hibiscus and oleander, traditional street markets, hidden courtyards and breezy squares and narrow twisting lanes where laundry flaps on the balconies. The air smells of oranges and lemons and freshly-baked pizza, church bells mingle with the hooting of scooters and tuk-tuks and pony and traps rattle side by side. Bursting with colour, Palermo is above all a city of palaces, theatres and churches, contributing to Sicily’s generous share of UNESCO sites. In a capital once protected by four patron saints, the most venerated today is Saint Rosalia, who freed the people from the plague. Churches 42
pop up around every corner: austere or ornate, Norman, Renaissance, Baroque and more, but most endearing are the hidden chapels in the Vucciria neighbourhood, their gleaming interiors entirely covered in white stucco angels. Yet top of the list must be the Cathedral founded in the 12th century, boasting a magnificent doorway and royal tombs, a stunning Treasury and a rooftop walk, up 107 spiral steps but worth the effort for the panoramic view of the city bristling with domes, the sea and the surrounding hills. Meanwhile, far below, visitors head for Piazza Verdi to pose on the steps of the Teatro Massimo and gaze at its refined neo-classical façade flanked by two bronze lions. Dating back to the late19th century, it’s the third largest Opera House in Europe, justly renowned for its acoustics, and the place where the final scenes of the Godfather Part III were filmed in 1990. Stroll along the road and you come to another architectural gem, the Politeama Garibaldi Theatre; unlike Teatro Massimo, this was built for the common people who preferred operetta, plays, equestrian shows and the circus. Yet one of the theatre’s greatest
moments was the performance of Puccini’s opera La Bohème in 1896, applauded by a near delirious audience after a disappointing reception in Turin. Now home to the Sicilian Foundation Symphonic Orchestra, it dazzles visitors with its grand entrance and superb decorations, while on some guided tours you might see the original painted stage curtain weighing 450 kilos. As for Palermo’s palaces, most exotic are the Zisa and Cuba in Arabic style, set in the former pleasure grounds of the Norman kings, but most impressive is the Norman Palace, currently the seat of the Sicilian Regional Assembly. Following the Norman Conquest in 1072, the Arabic fortress was transformed into a sumptuous palace for the new Kings of Sicily, and as such is said to be the oldest royal residence in Europe. Beyond the 17th century façade, highlights include the splendid Ruggero Hall, named after Sicily’s first Norman King, and the 12th century Palatine Chapel. With its Norman architecture, its wooden ceiling in traditional Islamic style and its glittering Byzantine mosaics and dome, it exemplifies the rich blend of cultures which have shaped Palermo for over 1,000 years.
British fragrance house Atkinsons is I am incredibly lazy when it comes to body celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. lotion, so don’t tend to use it as much as I should when I’m covered up in the winter. To celebrate, and mark the Queen’s 90th So once summer hits, my legs are a bit of birthday year, it has launched a new a sorry sight. I’ve been tackling them with perfume, Oud Save the Queen. Inspired daily exfoliation, followed by the Orient, this fragrance is bursting by Believa’s Natural with spicy, exotic notes, Intensiv Body Lotion, including bergamot, £23.99. It’s packed jasmine, orange blossom with argan oil, aloe and, of course, vera, jojoba and shea oud. However, butter, so is incredibly there are also Thankfully we will notesensure of the With some moisturising. simple planning it’s also easily absorbed, quintessentially that they are fully protected so that your as I’m usually running British Earl loved ones late receive rightfulGrey inheritance. for the their school run. tea. This Natural Intensiv is very fragrance is on my gentle, is suitable five questions: wish list, rather Please consider theso following for allergy sufferers, than shopping 1. Have you made a will, if with so whenlist, unfortunately, and may help was it reviewed? eczema and other as it’s an eye dry skinmy complaints. £150. 2. How can I protect children’s watering inheritance?
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Growing Up, Not Growing Out: Childhood Obesity
Health Most parents would say their child’s health and life expectancy is vitally important. Yet nearly a third of all children in the UK are overweight or obese, potentially jeopardising their health and shortening their lifespan. Last year Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England, warned that “[poor diets] and couch potato lifestyles are normalising obesity and as parents, a third of us can’t now spot when our own child is seriously overweight”. National Childhood Obesity Week, running from 4th-10th July, aims to raise awareness of this escalating problem. The Scale and Dangers of Childhood Obesity The 2014 Public Health Survey for England identified 31.2% of 2-15 year olds as overweight or obese. The 2014/15 National Child Measurement identified 19.1% of Year 6 children (aged 10-11) as obese and 14.2% as overweight, while 9.1% of Reception children (aged 45) were already obese, with another 12.8% overweight. ‘Puppy fat’ that children ‘grow out of’ is a potentially dangerous myth. Obese children often grow into obese adults, increasing their risk of developing insulin resistance, premature onset of diabetes and heart disease, cardiovascular disease, 44
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disability, musculoskeletal disorders (especially osteoarthritis) and some cancers. Dr Sania Nishtar, Co-Chair of the Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity, warns of obesity’s “impact on educational attainment” and “physical, psychological and health consequences”.
Tackling the Problem • The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) provides data to help the government understand and tackle children’s weight issues and aims to engage with families about healthy lifestyles and weight issues. Trained healthcare professionals measure the height and weight of Reception and Year 6 children annually and calculate their Body Mass Index (BMI) centile. • Initiatives such as Change4Life provide straightforward information about healthy family lifestyles. • The Sugar Tax may be controversial, but government research shows that if we halved the sugar in soft drinks, average sugar consumption would decrease significantly, particularly in 10-19 year olds. Dropping the nation’s sugar intake to recommended levels within 10 years would avoid 4,000 early deaths and save the NHS £480 million a year. What Parents Can Do: • Give them the best start. Exclusively breastfeeding babies until 6 months significantly reduces their risk of obesity. • Reduce Their Sitting Time. Prolonged sitting damages
health, even in people who exercise regularly. Keep binge-watching sessions to a minimum and break them up with bursts of activity. • Increase Their Physical Activity. This needn’t be team sports or gym sessions. Walking or cycling to school (even part way), playground trips, countryside walks, gardening, kicking a football around, swimming, indoor snowboarding, playing tag or fitness videogames all provide great exercise. • Ensure They Get Enough Sleep. Lack of sleep can affect appetite-stimulating hormones, as well as negatively affecting memory, concentration, immunity and mental and physical health. • Improve Their Diet > Reduce sugar. Beware hidden sugars in sauces and cereals, cut out sugary drinks, and gradually wean them off adding sugar to cereals or drinks. > Provide Five a Day. Any form of fruit or vegetables will do, but ration juices, as these contain ‘free’ sugars just as sugary drinks do. > Keep Portion Sizes Small for younger children. > Monitor Pocket Money Spending to ensure it isn’t spent on junk food and sweets.
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Home & Interiors
Storage Solutions For Every Room By Katherine Sorrell
We all want to be able to maximise space, show off the things we love and find the things we need quickly and easily. Welldesigned storage makes an enormous difference to how good our homes look and how streamlined our lives can be. Interiors expert Katherine Sorrell takes us through some room-by-room ideas. From spices to ski gear, toys to towels and photos and files, our homes are full of stuff. Stuff that we have to find space for, stuff that might need to be displayed or concealed, stuff for which we have to provide storage. Each room, large or small, requires specific solutions. You could do this yourself, plotting on graph paper where doors, windows, radiators and other furnishings will go, making use of otherwise ‘dead’ spaces such as under stairs or sloping ceilings, the alcoves either side of a 46
chimney breast or the space below a bay window. Or you could employ either an interior designer or an architect. Designers will be particularly helpful for creating an overall ‘look’, but should also be knowledgeable about space planning and have plenty of resources and contacts, while architects are suited to more extensive works that involve extensions or alterations, and can offer inventive ideas to make the most of your space.
Living Rooms
Storage and display go hand in hand, especially in a living room, which is often the public face of a home, and where you’ll want to show off treasured possessions at the same time as concealing less attractive items. The best way to cope with these twin demands is to build in storage that includes open shelving and/or display niches, and cupboards within which you can hide whatever you like. In a typical period home, there is often a central chimney breast with alcoves either side which are ideal for shelving above and cupboards below. Alternatively, you could run a long, low
cupboard along one entire wall – perhaps incorporating a fireplace or TV in the centre – the top of which could also serve as either seating or display space. Thinking more laterally, when two rooms have been knocked into one there may be space for shelving or cupboards over the central double doors, or in a small room it may be possible to find much-needed shelving space above (and perhaps around) the door or the windows.
Halls
Coats, shoes and umbrellas seem to multiply in mysterious ways, and finding storage space for them in a narrow hallway can be a headache. Hallway storage is all about organisation – not just buying slimline furniture such as console tables or storage benches, but also providing a variety of storage types: instead of just having some coat hooks behind the door, add a couple of racks at the bottom for shoes, maybe a hook for an umbrella, and a shelf at the top for bits and pieces. The result? A store-all solution. Alternatively, in many hallways it’s possible to build a cupboard under the stairs, kitted out inside with practical hooks, shelves and racks.
Bathrooms
It’s surprising how much kit you need to store in a bathroom – and this tends to be one room where storage furniture often gets overlooked. Custom-made floor and
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Bedrooms
Clothes storage is one of those things that most of us can never get enough of, and in an ideal world you would design it specifically for whoever is using it. There are four ways to fit out a bedroom: use freestanding pieces that you can take with you when you move (but probably won’t make the very best use of space); find a carpenter or joiner to make you an utterly bespoke room; commission a fitted-furniture specialist and choose from one of their ranges – which often feature ingenious storage solutions; or use inexpensive, off-the-shelf elements, readily available from DIY sheds or storage specialists, and make it up yourself. Each option has its pros and cons, so it’s a question of working out what best suits you, your property and your pocket.
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The first consideration for storage in children’s rooms is that your little ones can reach everything they need all by themselves. Raised beds with storage underneath are very useful for storing clothes or toys at just the right height. It’s also important that drawers are easy to open, but with stops that prevent them from sliding right out if pulled hard. As for play storage, be very organised. Use large boxes, baskets or cupboards for bigger toys, and smaller containers (labelled if necessary) for things like Lego, toy soldiers and paints. Image - Form playroom storage, featuring Form Konnect 1x1 cubes, £10; Form floating shelves, from £5; and Form photo shelves, £10. All Form at B&Q, tel. 0333 014 3098; www.diy.com.
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KAREN MUNRO MAC RCDP Career Coach www.munrocareers.co.uk
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Karen is a professional and qualified Careers Practitioner and Trainer who provides support in all aspects of Career Development and Transition including effective CV Coaching, Interview Skills and Networking Techniques. A member of the Association of Coaching and registered with the Careers Professional Alliance, she works with both private and business clients around London and the South East who are looking for career change, direction, motivation and support. She works as an Associate Career Coach for a number of organisations including Personal Career Management Ltd and is part of the MOD contract providing career support and guidance to Military Personnel transitioning in to civilian life. Karen contributes to ‘In and Around’ every month sharing her practical knowledge and wealth of experience with her local community.
Volunteering... a fantastic opportunity WHEN you are looking for work how do you ensure you still retain your current skills and experience? How is it possible to keep your motivation levels up, continue to network and look for work opportunities and still manage to keep focussed and active? For many people who are out of work, this can be extremely difficult. For example if you were previously working in a role using computer packages such as Word and Excel, it can be surprising how quickly these systems can change. In a relatively short time things change and you may find yourself struggling to catch up. It is often referred to as ‘skills-fade’. When you are working, you are continually learning, adapting and changing to the environment, people, processes and information around you. When you stop working, you may find yourself out of step with the day to day changes you took for granted in the workplace. Even the social interaction of having your colleagues and team mates around you can be a big step change. Not only can you end up missing the buzz of the office or the team you were part of, but you become detached from the exchange of information and sharing knowledge and experiences. When you stop work, you lose access to ongoing training, personal development and feedback from colleagues, clients and customers alike and eventually this can lead to a lack of confidence. So, how do you get it back? VOLUNTEERING IS THE PERFECT SOLUTION! Whilst you may initially be thinking “I want a paid job, I need the money, I can’t afford to work for free!” it is an invaluable way to keep your skills, experience and knowledge up-to-date. It will return to you the routine and social interaction you were missing and without doubt will give you enormous satisfaction knowing your efforts are making a real difference. Volunteering is a fantastic way to put something back, whether it’s helping an individual, a charitable organisation, a community group or perhaps an overseas, not for profit organisation. You’re not only keeping your skills 50
and experience up-to-date, but you are adding to them all the time. You are gaining new experiences, interacting with new contacts and learning new skills. You can add your volunteering work to your C.V. as well to show how keen you are to keep working, and it will demonstrate your values and motivation levels to any potential employer. Some voluntary organisations have such great links within the community and the commercial world, that many people often end up finding paid employment in the longer term. It can also be a brilliant way of helping you to facilitate a change in career without the pressure of being paid employment. It gives you a chance to try something new and realise your potential. On a more personal note, volunteering is extremely rewarding and could give you access to new contacts, organisations and networks you may never have had access to before. It can be a great way to find full- or part-time paid employment either in the UK or overseas. Finally, if you are already working, volunteering can still be a fantastic opportunity for you to extend your skills and experience and put something back in your spare time. Here are a number of websites and contacts you might find of interest: http://www.hillingdonconnected.org.uk/volunteer-centre http://www.do-it.org.uk http://www.volunteering.org.uk http://greaterlondonvolunteering.org.uk http://timebank.org.uk http://ivo.org http://www.yoursquaremile.co.uk
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Short Story The Remorse of the Aristocracy
“I can’t allow you to eat that in here,” Violet said curtly to the lady who had just stepped through the door, “because of the sculpture.” Apart from the shrieks of children down by the lake, and the whistling of Ted the porter in the courtyard, her afternoon volunteering in the Coach House Gallery had been pleasantly undisturbed until now. The lady looked longingly at the choc ice she was holding. “I just need to cool down for a minute,” she said, and then, “I’m sorry, what sculpture?” “This, obviously.” Violet pointed to the installation by the hall’s artist in residence that filled half the room. The lady looked at the sculpture frowning. “What’s it called?” she asked. “There’s no sign on it.” “Not yet, it’s brand new.” Violet smiled patronisingly. “It’s called ‘The Remorse of the Aristocracy’.” The Coach House Gallery, while sounding very grand was just a converted stable barn, and prone to pigeons roosting in the rafters. Despite that, it was the coolest place to be on such a hot day, and probably the only place to successfully eat a choc ice before it melted. However, Violet’s role was to protect the artwork from sticky fingers and she took that role very seriously. The lady walked around the sculpture slowly and sniffed. 52
“This just looks like a pile of old canteen chairs.” “The artist’s saying something important about the aristocracy.” What Violet most liked about art was telling visitors what to think about it, “And their value in today’s society.” The lady raised her eyebrows. A drip of melted ice cream fell from her choc ice. “You really need to take that outside, madam,” Violet said. “You’re making a mess.” “But the floor is rather dirty already,” the lady observed. As though to prove her point a flurry of pigeon feathers fell from above. “This is a very valuable sculpture,” Violet said, “we can’t have melted ice cream on it.” “But some of the chairs in this so-called sculpture have tea stains on them,” the lady said, and pointed, “and that one’s got a lump of chewing gum under the seat.” “If it has…” Violet hadn’t noticed the chewing gum before, and this lady was starting to annoy her, “it’s because the artist intended it. What he didn’t intend was for it to be covered in choc ice.” “I can hardly see how it’s going to make much difference,” the lady said. “Well, that just goes to show what you know about art,” Violet replied tartly. Honestly, sometimes she thought the hall would run a lot more
smoothly with no visitors at all. With his trademark whistle, Ted backed into the gallery wheeling a sack trolley.
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“Afternoon ladies,” he said, and began dismantling the sculpture. “What on earth are you doing?” Violet cried, “The artist will go spare if he sees you meddling with that.” “He certainly will if I don’t get this lot shifted before five,” Ted said, grunting over a pair of particularly tangled chairs, “he needs this space cleared.” “But this is ‘The Remorse of the Aristocracy’!” Violet was mortified. “No duck, this is just a pile of old canteen chairs for the skip.” Ted looked up and snorted, “If you’re on about the new sculpture, it’s coming later.” He wiped the sweat from his forehead. “There’s been a delay, what with the heat.” The lady had been watching from the back of the gallery, a triumphant smile forming on her face. “Then I don’t suppose anyone would mind,” she took a large bite out of her choc ice, “if I eat this in here after all.” By Jackie Brewster
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Finance
By Ann Haldon
Which type of ISA is best for you?
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Individual Savings Accounts were first introduced in 1999. They provided exemption from income tax and capital gains tax, and quickly became a popular place to save and invest. Back then, it was a straightforward choice between a Cash ISA or a Stocks and Shares equivalent, but with seven different types of Individual Savings Account now available, making the right choice is much more complicated. So how do you know which ISA is best for you, and even whether you’re eligible to apply? We take a look at the different ISA accounts available, to identify which ones might suit your needs. Instant access cash Isa A straightforward tax-free savings account offered by banks and building societies - interest rates have fallen considerably in recent years, but it’s also a risk-free way to 54
stocks and shares Isa Stocks and Shares ISAs are open to anyone aged 18 or over. The money is divided between various investment products, including company shares, government and corporate bonds, and unit trusts. Although as an investment there’s greater risk with a Stocks and Shares ISA, you can control your exposure to it by splitting your annual allowance between this and a Cash ISA. JunIor Isa Parents can save for their children in a Junior ISA. It’s open to children under the age of 18, but the child can only open an account if they are aged 16 or over. The annual allowance currently stands at £4,080, but a child between the ages of 16 and 18 can also open an adult ISA, which boosts their saving capacity. For a child under the age of 16, the account must be opened by a parent or legal guardian, but there are no restrictions on who can pay money in once it’s open. help to Buy Isa A fairly recent addition to
the ISA family, the Help to Buy ISA was introduced in December 2015 in an attempt to boost the first-time buyer market. For every £4 saved, the government has pledged to add a £1 bonus (up to a maximum of £3,000), making it a great way to save for a deposit on a first property. There are limits on how much you can save each month, however, so it’s a good idea to start saving early. You can put away a maximum of £200 a month into a Help to Buy ISA, as well as a lump sum of up to £1,000 when the account is opened. You’ll receive the bonus when your property purchase is complete, and as couples are entitled to have a Help to Buy ISA each, there’s the potential to receive an extra £6,000 from the government. InherItance Isa To avoid having to pay tax on a deceased partner’s ISA savings, the Chancellor introduced the facility to inherit tax-free from December 2014. From the date of a spouse’s death, the surviving partner is granted an Additional Permitted Subscription (APS) for the total amount in the account, and has three years in which to use it. Once an APS application form has been completed, they can open an account in their own name and the money will be transferred across.
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up. You can hold a Lifetime ISA and a Help to Buy ISA at the same time, but are only eligible to receive the bonus on one of them. InnovatIve fInance Isa This is seen to be a riskier choice for investors, but one that potentially brings higher returns. One of the risks is that your money won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme because the banks are not involved. You place your money with peer-to-peer lending platforms, which could attract a higher rate of interest than with Cash or Stocks and Shares ISAs. At the time of writing, however, there are only eight such online lenders offering this type of ISA.
The ISA limit for the 2016/17 tax year is £15,240, rising to £20,000 in 2017/18, and the savings year runs from 6th April to the following 5th April. Each type of ISA has its own pros and cons, and it’s worth remembering that unless you opt for a fixed rate ISA, interest rates can fluctuate widely throughout the year. http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/saving/article-3505692/ The-seven-different-types-offerchoose-one-you.html http://www.moneywise. co.uk/banking-saving/savingsaccounts-isas/how-to-inherit-isa http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/mortgageshome/article3520497/From-new-LifetimeIsa-shared-ownership-banishtime-buyer-blues.html
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When It’s Time To Climb Out Of Your Empty Nest
by Kate McLelland
“It wasn’t just that I missed him, it was feeling that I had moved into a different phase of life,” is how senior nurse Jane Berry sums up the double-whammy most parents face when seeing their children off to college or university for the first time. “Suddenly you are left staring at your partner over the breakfast table, thinking: where do we go from here?” Empty Nest Syndrome is not just about the emotions you experience when your child leaves home, it’s about confronting a milestone in your own life, too. So try to look at this period constructively, assessing your relationships, achievements and goals so you can plan for the future. Even the most positive parent is likely to feel sad for a while when children leave home, and it’s better for your mental wellbeing not to hide your feelings from partner, family and friends. But having an empty nest isn’t necessarily all about sadness and gloom: positives may include getting your bathroom back, being able to see your friends more often and spending less money on outings and leisure pursuits. 56
On the downside there are those inevitable concerns about how your child is managing: are they eating healthily? Having too many late nights? Getting into unsuitable relationships? It’s natural to be concerned, but if negative thoughts persist over time it may be advisable to seek advice from your GP. Here are a few dos and don’ts that can help you climb out of that empty nest: DO - invest time in relationships Spend time getting to know your partner again. Plan a holiday together or take a series of short breaks to places you wouldn’t normally go with the whole family. If you are single, this is a good time to sign up to a reputable online dating site and start building a new life for yourself. DO - find ways of filling the time Do something useful with all those hours you previously spent tidying, cleaning, shopping and caring. Use the time well instead of letting it slip away: join a choir, start blogging about your feelings or plan a life-changing trekking trip to the Himalayas.
DON’T - stalk your child on social media Social media makes it easier to keep in touch but you should avoid spending hours on Facebook or Instagram, checking on their every move. When you do speak, try to resist interrogating them or telling them how miserable you feel without them. DON’T - underestimate the impact on siblings When a child leaves home it changes the whole family dynamic, and that is often just as hard on the other children involved as it is for you. Encourage siblings to keep in touch with their absent brother or sister and plan some special activities you can all do together in the holidays. Like any grieving process, the key to recovery is giving yourself time to adapt. “It took longer than I expected,” admits Jane Berry. “But eventually we got used to his absence. Now it’s great to see him during the holidays, but by the end I can sense he’s counting the days till he can go back. In a way, we are, too – we still miss him but it feels right that he has an independent life.”
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Water, Water Everywhere by Pippa Greenwood
With summer well under way, gardens will need more water than the rain is giving them, but how can you minimise the amount you apply, make best use of what you’ve got and still have a good-looking and productive garden?
If possible, wait until the autumn to plant out trees, shrubs and climbers – it will be far harder for them to establish properly now and they are more likely to suffer serious setbacks. However, if you can’t avoid planting, improve the soil texture by digging and forking in plenty of garden compost, well-rotted manure or other bulky organic matter so that the soil is better equipped to retain moisture – sandy soil will then hold water more effectively whilst clay soil is less likely to crack. It may be hard work but it will make life a lot easier for the plants, and means you will spend far less time watering later on. It is still well worthwhile mulching beds, borders and your vegetable plot. The mulch needs to be 2” - 3” (5 - 7.5 cm) deep and you can use shredded composted bark, composted chipped bark, cocoa shells or many of the numerous pebbles, shingles and so forth 58
which are now available. If the soil is well watered before the mulch goes on, then it will really help to keep moisture in the soil and, as all the materials I’ve suggested will let plenty of rain through, when it does rain the plants will still benefit. Mulching will also help to keep down weeds.
always water in the evening or extremely early in the morning, which drastically reduces the amount of water lost through evaporation, and means that there is far less chance of foliage or flowers getting scorched - as can happen if they are wetted in bright sunlight.
In drier areas of your garden, try to use drought tolerant plants. Those with silvery or grey foliage such as the lavenders, Sedums (ice plants), rock roses (Helianthemum), rosemary and Convolvulus cneorum all tend to thrive in dry conditions, and are also more likely to do quite well if planted now.
Where possible use a watering can or hose with a gentle nozzle attachment and water only the areas where the water is needed. If the soil is very dry before you start to water, then sprinkle the surface gently with a light drizzling of water and return a few minutes later - you will find that the water penetrates down to the roots much more effectively. Excessive watering on a very dry surface is likely to lead to a lot of run off and wastage.
Make the most of any rainfall by fitting a water diverter to the drain pipe which takes water from the guttering from your greenhouse, house, conservatory or garage, and divert the rain straight into one or more water butts. You can also fit a water diverter to the downpipe which takes water from your bath, hand basin or kitchen sink. Normal amounts of shampoo, bubble bath and washing up liquid should pose no threats to plants, and these detergents may help with pest problems such as greenfly. Unless there’s no alternative,
Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for a really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including Nemaslug to safely control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, ladybirds to control greenfly, biological controls, pull-out mini tunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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regular events... events at Harefield Community Centre, Priory avenue, uB9 6aP MOn Cameo Club (3rd Mon month) 10am-12pm; Indoor Bowls (Short Mat) 2pm-5pm; Harefield Wine Club (2nd Mon in the month) 7.45-9.30pm; Judo (Seniors not 2nd Mon in month) 810pm. tues Line Dancing 10.45am1.15pm; Bingo 7.45pm - 10.30pm. WeD Fitness, Fun & Dance 10.30am12.00pm; Singing for Fun (1st Wed in month) 1-2.30pm; Judo Club 6.307.45pm; Dancing Club 8.15pm10.30pm. tHurs Happy Families Group 9.45-11.45am; Tea Dances 24pm; Whist 7.30-10pm; Ladies Club (2nd Thur in month) 8-10pm. FrI Line Dancing 10.30-12.45pm; Indoor Bowls (Short Mat) 2-5pm. All enquiries to Lynne Mogge 01895 824621 or e: hare fieldcommunitycentre@btconnect.com
Denham History society Meets 2nd Tues of the month, 7.30pm St. Marks Hall, Denham Green. Call 01895 833989 Pamela@craftygiraffe.co.uk Hillingdon Decorative & Fine arts society Enjoy 10 expert lectures a year about art and culture from around Britain. Outings to galleries & places of cultural interest. Receive NADFAS Review, Interested? Come along to a lecture, cost £6. See www.hillingdondfas.co.uk, email: membership@hillingdonfas.co.uk or call Ann Lowe 01895 638147
Memorial Hall. Call Sandra 07867470240 Lisa 07533549072 E: lisa.sandra.fitness@gmail.com Fitsteps Cha Cha, Waltz, Quickstep or Jive at Denham Memorial Hall. Mondays 7pm and Wednesdays 10am. Call 07834 197745. info@limelightdancing.co.uk general Yoga Class Higher Denham Community Hall, Lower Road, Higher Denham, UB9 5EA. Wed 7.30-9pm. Thu 9.45-11.15am with BWY certified teacher tel: 01895 820267
Beginners rock ‘n’roll Jive Classes Every Monday at Harefield Cricket Club, UB9 6NE. Doors open 7.30pm, class 8pm. Fun & friendly, no experience or partner required. 1950s Rock n Roll record hop - 1st Friday of every month at St Mary's Church Hall, Harefield, UB9 6BX. 7.30pm-11.30pm.Call 07947 106607 the rockingrebels@gmail.com www.facebook.com/therockingrebels
HOBBIes... art Classes Drawing, pastels, oil & watercolour at New Denham Community Centre Autumn, Spring & Winter Terms Tue 1-3.30pm, Wed 12.45-3.15pm and 7.30-9.30pm. Call Tony 0207 243 3787 art smart Weekly Art Classes at Denham Village Hall. Drawing and Painting for beginn-ers and Improvers Thursdays 1.30-3.30pm. Tutor Roz Smith call 01494 670372 Chinese Brush Painting group Meets on Saturday mornings. The class is guided by an experienced tutor so no experience required! You will learn how to develop your own style as well as practicing Chinese calligraphy. Find us at Harefield Library, Park Lane Village Centre, Harefield or call Phyllis Nash on 01895 476 644 / phyllnash@gmail.com Crosier Investment Club Improve personal investment skills. Meets 7.30pm, third Thursday in month at Pinner Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Pinner, HA5 1AA. Call 0208 427 3559, e: secretary@crosierinvestment.org.uk w: www.crosierinvestment.org.uk
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Hillingdon natural History society Meets 1st Wed of the month, Scout HQ, Gatting Way, Uxbridge. enquiries@ hillingdon-naturalhistory society.org.uk
Inland Waterways associations Meets 2nd Tues of every month at Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX, 7.30pm. middlesex.social@waterways.org.uk
uxbridge Craft Market Every Wednesday (9am-5pm) at The Pavilions Shopping Centre Arts, Crafts, www.uxbridge-craft-market.co.uk
keeP-FIt, DanCe & DraMa... aerobics Denham Village Memorial Hall. Every Mon and Wed 4.30-5.30pm Call Jean Nisbet 01895 832063 Boot Camp Fun and friendly exercise class held at a private location in Gerrards Cross. Every Mon, Tues, Fri 9.15-10am. Qualified Personal Trainer and Level 3 Contact Julie on 07769 311789 or visit: www.juliegxfit.com Bootcamp Circuit for adults (Mixed) Wednesdays, 7-8.15pm Denham Village Memorial Hall. Tel: Jayne 07968 361965 Dance, gymnastics and Free running Classes By Futunity Uk. Ages 2-adults catered for and all styles of dance from RAD ballet to Zumba. Full class listings at www.futunityuk.com. Call 01895 251224 or email admin@futunityuk.com Fitness league Tone & stretch exercises for the whole body, with dance routines to music for women of all fitness levels. Tue 7.308.30pm at Vyners School, Warren Road, Ickenham, UB10 8AB. Call Rosemary 01628 776838 before coming. www.thefitnessleague.com Fitness Yoga Improve flexibility, strength and balance. Monday 6-7pm at Denham Village
Harefield amateur Drama society Tuesday, 8-10pm. Park Lane Village Centre, Park Lane, Harefield. Call Tony on 01895 820672
Jazzercise Classes New Denham Community Centre Mon 9.30-10.30am, Tues 6.45-7.45pm. Wed & Fri 10-11am, Thurs 10-11am. Denham Village Memorial Hall Village Rd, Denham, Bucks Thurs 6.30-7.30pm Wendy Whitefoord, Tel: 07803 602142 e: wendy.whitefoord@btinternet.com www.jazzercise.com ladies Only kickboxing Club Wed 6.30-8.00pm, Watts Hall, Redford Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1SZ. First Class FREE! Call Leanne Phillips on 07518 848285 e:leanne@kickboxinglondon. co.uk. www.kickboxing-london.co.uk line Dancing At Higher Denham Community Centre, Off Old Rectory Lane, Higher Denham. Mon 7-10.15pm, starts with beginners, then onto improvers and finally from 9-10.15pm, Intermediates. Contact Christina on 07952 815076, email : c.capel477@btinternet.com, website wwww.chalfontlinedanceclub.co.uk or Facebook ‘chalfontlinedanceclub’ Modern Jive Classes (Ceroc) Mon 8-11pm, Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre and Tue & Thu 811pm, Uxbridge Civic Centre. First Night Entry & Free Lifetime membership with this listing. Call Alan: 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961 www.clubceroc.com email: alanandsue@clubceroc.com noBiz Dance Local Musical Theatre school (based in Hillingdon ) classes in all genres of dance (Street dance, Hip Hop, Rhythm Tap, Lyrical, Singing, Drama & Musical Theatre) for children aged 4-22 years. Adult Street Dance Class for more call: Giselle 07525 857171 or Lisa 07777 611012. www.nobizlikeshowbiz.co.uk. continued overleaf...
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KEEP-FIT, DANCE & DRAMA CONTINUED... Pink Academy of DANCE Classes held daily at New Denham Community Centre. For boys & girls from 2 years to Adults. Call 01895 257553 Admin@pinkacademy. co.uk www.pinkacademy.co.uk or call
Social Line Dancing At St Marys Church Hall, Harefield Last Sat of the month 7.30-10.30pm Tia Chi Chuan An ancient art which combines deep breathing, aligned posture and relaxation with gentle movements. It can help with mental and physical stress, improve general health. Beginners welcome. Tues 8-9.30pm at Yeading Community Centre, Ditchfield Rd, Yeading, Hayes UB4 9BH. Contact David 0751 4998 674, david@ zhong-ding.com / www.zhong-ding.com
Faraday Country Music Club in Slough SL2 1RN. Country music every Thurs for listeners, western partners, freestyle, line dancers. 8-11pm. 07986 050742 or see www.faradaycountry.co.uk
Rockin' 8s Square Dancing Modern American style - every Thurs 8.15pm. New Denham & Willowbank Community Centre, Oxford Road, New Denham. UB9 4DW. Call Jean 01895 622859 or paul@stingproductions.com
Run & Fitness Session Every Friday at Tatling End Play Area, Hollybush Lane, Tatling End UB9 4HH. Meet at 9am for 9.15am - 45 minute workout to improve your Running, Fitness, Cardio, Legs and wellbeing. £5. Come and join Carmel and Steph and ‘feel the burn’ Small friendly group. All levels welcome especially beginners. For details call Carmel 07956 295511. SALSA (all styles) Every Monday at Uxbridge Community Centre, 32b The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PJ from 7.45pm to 10pm. Come and join Mina Queen Salsa for some amazing fun. Call 07958 578962 or email mina@queensalsa.com
Salsa Classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG. Beginners class starts 8pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.45-9.30pm Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm Every Wednesday: The WatersEdge, Canal Cottages, Packetboat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. Beginners class starts 7:30pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.30-9.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm Simply Walk Langley & Black Parks Every Monday Langley Park, 10am Thursday Black Park, 10am. Second Sunday of month Langley Park at 11am. See www.friendsoflangleypark.co.uk Social Dancing Ballroom Latin & Sequence Harefield Community Centre, Priory Avenue, Harefield. Every Wed, 8pm. Beginners welcome. Call 01895 634674 Simply Walk in Denham First Sunday of every month. Denham Village Green 10.45am for 11am start. Approx. 90 minute walk, 2.5-3miles. Led by trained volunteers as part of a healthy walk scheme funded by Bucks County Council, local District Councils and Bucks PCT. For details of other walks call 01494 475367 or see www.buckscc.gov.uk/rightsofway
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Tea Dance Harefield Community Centre, Priory Ave on Thurs 2-4pm. All welcome. Free car parking. Call John 01895 284428
Uxbridge Musical Theatre Ruislip Conservative Club, 56-58, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7DQ. Tuesday 8-10pm. Call Phil Harrison 01895 636367 E mail@umtheatre.co.uk or see www.umtheatre.co.uk Yoga Class A holistic approach to exercise for the mind and body, suitable for beginners Mons 2.30-3.30pm at New Denham Community Centre Oxford Rd UB9 4DW. Fri's 11.30am-12.30pm at St Marks Church Hall Grenn Tiles Lane Denham UB9 5HT £2 per session 1st session FREE! info: Leon 01895 837334 leon.popplewell@gll.org Zumba Fitness Every Wednesday 8-9pm at New Denham Community Hall, Oxford Road, UB9 4DW. Call Martine 07788 563572 www.zumbadolls.co.uk Zumba Fitness with Danielle Every Monday 7-8pm at Harefield Baptist Church. Call Danielle 07989 128131. www.zumba-class.co.uk Zumba Gold For Older Active Adults. Every Friday 11am at Higher Denham Community Hall, Lower Road, Higher Denham, UB9 5EA. Call Martine 07788 563572 www.zumbadolls.co.uk Zumba with Ruddy Thurs 7-8pm, St Marks Hall Denham Green UB9 5HD and Sats 9.30-10.30am at Harefield Academy Northwood Way UB9 6ET. Call Ruddy 07901 828051
MUSIC... Drumbeatz Drum tuition for beginners by Melanie Kleyn, qualified HND, now on degree at ACM. Kids 8yrs+, ladies, 3.15-5.30pm or daytime only. Call 07757 635880 Email: drumsmel@gmail.com or text
Little Roars Music Classes for children aged 0-5 years. Wednesday, 10am at St Marks Church Hall, Green Tile Lane, Denham, UB9 5HT. FREE trial class. Block bookings £5 per child, siblings half price. Call Charlotte Lion 07825738414 or e: charlotte@littleroarsmusic.com
Music Lessons at Little Halings Studio Piano and French Horn lessons with experienced, friendly young female teacher, Victoria Coghlan. At Little Halings Studios in Denham. All welcome. Guitar tuition is also available. Call: 07737 493980 (Victoria) E: victocoghlan@gmail.com Penny Lane Singing Lessons Monday singing classes 4-5.30pm 7yrs-12yrs and 5.30-7pm 12yrs-18yrs at Harefield Library, Park Lane, Harefield, UB9 6HW. www.pennylanesinging.com or call 07951 294044. Rickmansworth & District Ukulele Club Our friendly group welcome all players and singers, all levels, all ages. Meet second Wednesday every month, 6.30 for 7.00 at 'The Fox and Hounds', 183 High Street, Rickmansworth (free parking behind).Tel Dave 01895 823404.
Stoke Poges Singers A friendly four-part choir singing a wide variety of music. New members welcome (no auditions. The ability to read music is not essential. Rehearsals on Thursday at St Andrews Centre, Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, 7.45pm. Come along or call Naomi on 07831 217575 or Anthea on 01753 662355 The Rock Project Greater London School of Rock & Pop teaching 7-18 year olds to play guitar, bass, drums & vocals. Sessions run Weds at Vyners School, Ickenham and Thursday’s at Nower Hill High School, Pinner. Juniors (7-11) 4.15-6.15pm and Seniors (11-18) 6.30-8.30pm. for more info: Contact Pritpal on 07855 863058 . e: uxbridge@therockproject.com. The Windsor & District Big Bands Appreciation Society We meet on 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm, Datchet Hall, Horton Road, Datchet. Music of the big bands ‘40s & ‘50s Swing era. Two recitals from records, tapes & CDS, along with a raffle and sometimes there's even a live band. Call Derek Verrier on 01753 654398 continued overleaf...
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Tiny Toes Childcare Full Day Care Nursery. Call 01753 655650 or tinytoes@ivercommunity.org
Yiewsley & West Drayton Training Band Open to all ages wanting to learn to play a brass instrument or 'brush up' your skills. Every Wed during term time 6.45-7.45pm, St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. Contact Abi on 07985 302 856 or emailtraining@ywdband.com
Activities for families with children Children aged 0-5 years offered at The Denham and Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way, Denham, Bucks. UB9 5JL. Call 01895 835967
2370 (Denham) Squadron Air Training Corps ATC HQ, Tilehouse Lane, Denham Aerodrome Denham, Bucks, UB9 5DN. Mon and Thurs 7.30-9.30pm. Recruiting 13-17 year old males and females. Call 01895 834522 (Mon & Thu only)
Karate Club of Denham For ages 5 years and up at New Denham Community Centre, Sundays 9.15-11am also at The Uxbridge Centre, The Greenway Wed, 5pm-7pm Tel: Dominic 07988 743725
2nd Denham Scout Group Scout Hut, The Pyghtle, Denham Green Close, Denham Green Beavers Age 6-8 Thu 5.45-7pm. Cubs Age 8-10 Wed 6.30-7.45pm Scouts Age 10-15 Friday 7-9pm Tel: Linda Batten 01753 892373 Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre Tilehouse School, Nightingale Way, Denham, UB9 5JL. Free sessions for under 5’s. Messy Play and Stay & Play sessions. Call 01895 835967. Denham Girlguides 1st Denham Rainbows (age 5-7) 4th Denham Brownies (age 7-10) 4th Denham Guides (age 10-14) For more details on meeting times visit www.gxanddenham.cfsites.org Denham Youth Club (ages 8-11 years) Higher Denham Community Hall, Lower Road, Uxbridge UB9 5EA. Thursday 6.15pm to 7.45pm. Call 01895 834313. Slough Sea Cadets Parade nights on Monday and Thursday 7.30-9.30pm at Langley Pavillion, Langley Road, Slough, SL3 8BS. Male & Female Junior Cadets (age 10-12 yrs) and Cadets (age 12-18 yrs). Fees £2 per week, courses from £5 for weekend. Visit us on Facebook, pop-in or email: sloughseacadets@yahoo.co.uk Tiny Talk Baby Signing Classes Tuesday classes at St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street, Harefield UB9 6BX at 10am, price £5.00 pre-paid per family. Thursday classes at St Giles' Church Hall, 1 High Road, Ickenham UB10 8LE, 10am, 11.15am and 1pm, price £5.00 pre-paid per family Friday classes at The Uxbridge Centre, The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PJ, 10.30am, price £5.00 pre-paid per family. Call Bev Meier 01895 824935 or 0781 8025993
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Kung Fu Club West Drayton Every Tuesday 5.30-6.30, Friday 7.308.30, Sunday 5.30-6.30. West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Road, UB7 9JL. Contact Ella: 07702 479 435 or sportsclubuk@gmail.com Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Traditional self-defence art from Central Java. Adult classes only. Mon and Wed 8pm-10pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Denham, UB9 5BN. Call Philip Davies 07790 496 346
SELF HELP & SUPPORT... Hillingdon Brain Tumour Group Support group held every 2nd Thurs of the month 12.30-2.30pm, Hillingdon Baptist Church, Hercies Rd, Hillingdon, UB10 9LS. Call 01895 637444. Slimming World New Denham Community Centre Tuesday, 10-11.30am. To register turn up at 10am, call Mandy 07879 897578
SOCIAL GROUPS... Colne Valley Park Conservation Volunteers Every second weekend of the month. Hands on help to protect the wildlife and landscape of the regional park. For more details contact Steve Ord steven.ord@groundwork.org.uk or call 07718 043080. Denham Lions 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 8pm at Denham Garden Village, Denham Green. 18+. info@denhamlions.org.uk Denham Wives Group Last Tuesday of each month at St. Mark’s Hall Denham Green 7.15pm. Contact Ann Collins 01895 833820 or acollins683@uwclub.net Friendly Whist Drive Harefield Community Centre, Priory Avenue, Harefield. Every Thurs 7.30pm. Beginners welcome. Contact Lyn on 01923 820173
Inspirations Spiritualist Group Spiritualist group for like-minded people. Weekly services with a guest Medium every Thursday at The Walter Pomeroy Hall, Royal Lane, Hillingdon, UB8 3QY. 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Admission £5 Concessions £4.50 Accompanied Children u16 - FREE. Enqs: 07968 039426 or 0208 841 4901.
Rotaract Club of Langley & Iver Meet at 8pm every 2nd & 4th Tues of the month, the Red Lion Pub, Langley, SL3 7EN. A group of 18-30's. See www.langley-iver-rotaract.org.uk Slough Plus Meet at the Tower Arms in Iver, 4th Wednesday of the month, with weekly events and weekends away. All ages 20's-60's. Visit sloughplus.weebly.com Stoke Poges Bridge Club meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Rogers Lane, SL2 4LN on Monday from 1.30-5.30pm for players who want to improve their game. Call 01753 642 438 www.stokepogesbridgeclub.org.uk Veterans Breakfast Club runs to help Armed Forces Veterans in West London and surrounding areas for the purpose of Comrades (old & new) from all Services to get together on the last Saturday of the month at the Good Yarn Public House, Uxbridge High Street, UB8 1JX from 09:30-11:30hrs. Contact: Lorraine Reed 07976 398533, lorraineareed@gmail.com or (exRAF) Iain Henderson, Iain115@aol.com. Women’s Social Group Social group for women. We meet regularly for coffee, a chat - open women of all ages. Please call Seema on 07730 898635 or email seemaa@seemaa.co.uk
SPORT... Denham Cricket Club Playing or social members welcome. Way & Tillard Memorial Cricket Ground, off Cheapside Lane, Denham Village. Tel: Bill Nicholas 01895 834527 Denham Lawn Bowls Club Denham Way, (off Old Mill Lane) Denham, UB9 5AX. New members welcome. Coaching & equipment available. Contact: Jennifer Johns (Sec) 01895 833845 or email: jenniferjohns919@hotmail.com Harefield Archers Meets every Tues 7.30-9pm at Harefield Academy, Archery Beginners Courses run twice a year. Contact: Andy Harding secretary@harefieldarchers.co.uk www.harefieldarchers.co.uk
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Southlands LIVE
Butterflies Table Top Sale & Community Coffee Morning
9th July, 9.30am-1pm Ickenham Village Hall, Ickenham, UB10 8DG. We will have a selection of tables selling, unwanted treasures, crafts, pre-loved items, jewellery, home made cakes and many more along with a Tombola and Raffle.
Local Events
Admission 50p for adults and children are FREE. Funds raised for The John Chilton School for Disabled Children.
Ruislip Stamp Fair 9th July The Ruislip Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, Ickenham, HA4 7DG. For details call 01895 637283.
Vintage Affair 10th July, 10am-5pm Michael Sobell Centre, Mount Vernon Hospital, Gate 3, Northwood, HA6 2RN. £2 entry, kids free. Parking on site for info call 0203 826 2367.
Lunchtime Classical Music Concert 14th July, 12.30pm. St Johns Church Hall, Greenhill, Harrow (opp Debenhams). Songs by Rachmanioff, Liszt, Frank Bridge and Neil Crossland.
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15th July, 7.30pm Fairway Inn, Rickmansworth Golf Club, WD3 1QL. In support of Paul Strickland Scanner Centre. Entry £14 (includes supper). For more info/bookings 01923 844290.
16th July Southlands Arts Centre, The Green, West Drayton, UB7 7PW. West Drayton’s family friendly music festival. Info/tickets www.southlandsarts.co.uk or SouthlandsLIVE facebook page.
LIVE MUSIC EVENTS Champers Bar 184 Field End Road, Eastcote, HA6 1RE. 17th July ‘The Consuls’ Trio Rock Band 24th July ' Anavae' R&B The Falcon Inn Village Road, Denham, UB9 5BE. 9th & 13th July DJ Rossi The Swan at Iver 2 High Street, Iver, SL0 9NG. 9th July Return of Swing ‘n’ Soul (above) The WatersEdge Packet Boat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. 29th July Dayton - The UK’s No.1 Motown Tribute peforms Motown classics The Whip & Collar Swallow Street, Iver, SL0 0HU. 21st August Garden Party from 3pm
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