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And a very Happy New Year to all of our read ers and advertisers. We hope you’ve had a lovely Christmas break and managed to spend time with friends and family. While you’re read ing this, Angela will be sunning herself (weather allowing) or at the very least, drinking a cocktail or two in Spain. 2014 was a long and challeng ing year, and whilst we powered on enthusiasti cally, well most of the time anyway, a week’s break was much needed in order to come back with renewed enthusiasm in 2015. At the time of writing this of course, it’s still De cember and thoughts of Christmas and holidays are future tense. This year is a little more or ganised than usual and most of the present buying is not only out of the way, but wrapped as well. Whilst feeling more than a little smug at this achievement, it did come at a price. The price being sleep! Exchanging emails with our Graphic Designer at 4am today, we joked about our new revelation. Having been doing this now for almost nine years, we had missed the most obvious solu tion to keeping on top of workload. Simply don’t go to bed at all and suddenly you have a good seven extra hours in a day :) We’re not sure it’s a way forward long term, but it did the trick this month. Here’s to a happy, organised and sleep filled January! .
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Support for those who suffer domestic abuse
by Maria Cox Legal Executive, IBB Solicitors maria.cox@ibblaw.co.uk 01895 207834
Christmas is traditionally a joyful time when families come together to celebrate, but it’s a sad fact that it is also a time when domestic violence tends to rise due to increased financial pressures, increased alcohol and drug consumption, increased family pressures and conflict, and increased contact with the abuser who may be at home more for the holiday season. Too many women, men and children will return to work or school in January having had a stressful Christmas break. It can be very difficult for those experiencing domestic violence to access support during the festive period - a period when an abusive partner may be spending more time at home and monitoring their victim’s behaviour more closely than ever.
A recent study commissioned by the Corporate Alliance Against Domestic Violence, a charity that is working with the Government’s health agency - Public Health England (PHE), advised that the onus should be on employers to spot signs of domestic violence and take steps to sensitively approach employees and offer help – or risk being ‘held liable’. Domestic violence can take the form of physical abuse, verbal and emotional abuse, but also financial abuse – which can include controls on what a person can spend, confiscating money they have earned and taking advantage of their financial status by racking up debts in their name, ruining their credit rating or withholding child support.
The advice from PHE urges managers to look out for sudden shifts in behaviour in employees, which could be changes to clothing or appearance, as an attempt to hide bruising or injuries. Many sufferers will consider the workplace as a sanctuary, a place to escape from harm. It is important for businesses to realise that it happens within their workplace. There should be training for those who witness it – with advice given as how to spot and sensitively approach employees who may be suffering. It’s not about the workplace intruding into personal matters but helping to ensure the workplace doesn’t get in the way and can even speed up the process of recovery. Even a small change to an employee’s working week can give them the space they need to seek protection, go to court, arrange childcare, or seek counselling. This extra layer of support is to be welcomed, and raising awareness among employers could make all the difference to those suffering domestic abuse. If you are in immediate danger, always call 999. If you want to put a stop to an abusive situation, we have a specialist team that can help, with warning letters, non-molestation orders, occupation orders, and other legal and practical advice.
You are not alone Our experienced specialists offer support for victims of domestic abuse, and guide you child welfare cases, care and adoption proceedings, and cases relating to where children live or when they visit other family members. Contact us to arrange a meeting: enquiries@ibblaw.co.uk or call 08456 381381
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The third generation of Audi’s fast becoming iconic TT has just landed and everybody knows about it thanks to the truly spec tacular TV ad, which is designed to appeal to the 8 year old boy who lurks inside every car ob sessed man. The original TT arrived back in 1998 and caused an immediate splash thanks to its ultrastylish looks, strong performance and legendary VW build quality.
This latest version is instantly recognisable as a TT; the di mensions, proportions and styl ing cues are nearly identical to the original car but it has been subtly updated and looks as sharp as a Paul Smith suit. The changes are most obvious from the front – I love the razor sharp headlights, angular grill and the cooling vents that would be right at home on a Lamborghini. But, actually, it is when you climb inside that the new TT really bowls you over completely; the interior is simply a wonderful place to be. The air vents look like the turbofan of a Rolls Royce jet engine and the steer ing wheel could have come from a Le Mans racer, but the multi
media display where the instru ment binnacle should be is the real star of the show. You can change the display from classic view with prominent speedo and rev counter to something straight out the Starship Enter prise and every piece of infor mation you could possibly desire is available in one place. As you would expect from Audi, the fit and finish of every last bit of plastic is absolutely perfect. At the moment there are just two engines available, a 2 litre TFSI petrol with 227bhp and a similar capacity diesel with 182bhp that is also astonishingly frugal. A blisteringly fast 305bhp TTS version arrives next year. The TFSI is good for 062 in 6 sec onds dead with a top whack of 155mph, more than adequate for most people’s needs. The power goes to the front wheels as standard or Audi’s excellent Quattro 4 wheel drive system is available as a cost option. A slick 6 speed manual gearbox is also standard, with the lighten ing quick flappy paddle version again bumping up the price by some margin. From the outset, motoring jour nalists have criticised the han dling of the TT as uninvolving, probably because of the front wheel drive. For this third gen eration model, the body has lashings of aluminium used in its construction, making it lighter and more rigid than ever before. The steering has been replaced with a setup that is even more
direct, remarkably precise and provides masses of feedback. A Drive Select system comes as standard and offers a Sport mode that firms up the suspen sion and sharpens the throttle response to racing car levels. Despite all this, some journalists still carp on that it’s not as good as a Porsche. Maybe so, but, take it from me, if you want to drive very fast around corners without having to worry about dying in a ball of flaming wreck age, this is the car for you. That traditional Audi Achilles heel, an overly firm ride, is still present but to a lesser extent. The base spec model that I drove is posi tively comfortable, though the S Line version with 19” wheels still hammers over every bump and pothole. One change that won’t be so welcome is the price list. The entry level model comes in at just under £30,000 on the road, £4,000 more than the previous model, and you don’t have to tick many boxes on the options list to push that up towards £35k. On the plus side, the new TT comes very well equipped as standard. Even so, for a car with such stunning looks, potent performance, excellent build quality and that wonderful inte rior, it seems like pretty good value for money. Form an or derly queue please.
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Karen Munro - Career Coach
www.munrocareers.co.uk #@munrocareers www.facebook.com/munrocareers Karen is a professional Career Coach providing individual support in all aspects of Career Development including effective CV Coaching and Interview Skills Techniques, Networking and successful job searching. A member of the Career Development Institute and registered with the Careers Professional Alliance, a qualified Careers Practitioner and Trainer, she works with both private and business clients around Hillingdon, South Bucks and Middlesex. Karen is currently facilitating workshops and offering individual coaching to Military Personnel leaving the Armed Forces at RAF Northolt, helping them through their transition to civilian employment. Karen writes for a number of careers focussed and military resettlement magazines and regularly contributes to ‘In and Around’ sharing her practical experience with her local community. JANUARY is a great time for reflection on the year that has passed. However, it can also be a time to look back with regret about the things you haven't been able to accomplish or achieve and can it can become a difficult time of year for many of us. However, January should be a time to embrace where you are right now. Remember how you got here. Was it through hard work, talent, good or bad luck, playing it safe or perhaps from taking risks? Chances are, it was a bit of everything and it's important to recognise that everything you did had a consequence it got you to where you are right now. It's important to take responsibility for your actions and to learn from any mistakes.
Improving your job may be about a range of things from changing your attitude to work, approaching things differently as well as taking on additional responsibilities to make your job more enjoyable. Remember, "If you love your job, you'll never work another day in your life." If you're looking for a new job, embrace it as a new challenge and use everything you've learnt about yourself over the last 12 months to help define your new job search. Finally, you might not want just a new job, you might want a complete career change. Perhaps the one thing your learnt about yourself over the last 12 months was that you don't actually want to do the same job any more. Changing your career can feel like a huge hurdle and most people will think about it, perhaps even talk about it but will find it more challenging to actually make it happen. Change takes time and passion.
What did you learn about about yourself last year? How can you use it to improve your focus for the year ahead?
Time? Because in order to achieve it you need to map out a path towards your goal and start to break down the steps you need to take to get you there.
January is notorious for being the month when people make a concerted effort to improve things, do things differently or even change direction.
Passion? Because if you really want to take that journey and change your career you have to be passionate about what you want to achieve.
You may be looking to improve your current job, get a promotion or even get a new job.
Wishing all my readers and followers a very happy and prosperous 2015.
Making peace with the past can help you embrace your future.
Karen
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RCHS 75 YEARS I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and would like to wish you all a very happy and successful horticultural 2015. As promised, this month we are going to give you some history of the Ruislip Central Horticultural Society, and inform you of events taking place this year. All details are available as always on our website, www.ruisliphorticultural.org.uk. Here is Viv Ash, the Chairman of the RCHS to give some in-depth detail about our History and events. The History of the Ruislip Central Horticultural Society The RCHS was formed in 1940, and was initially called the Ruislip Central Allotments and Garden Society. This was probably in answer to the ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign to encourage people to grow their own food during the Second World War. From that date, Shows were held in the Great Barn Ruislip, which incidentally is the oldest Barn in the UK dating back to the 1300’s. Talks were held in the Stables and there was a Gardening Trading Centre (shop for members) open on Saturdays, in the Cow Byre (which was where the café now is behind the Barn). Part of the RCHS is a Cactus section, the inaugural meeting of the Cactus Section was held on 28th May, 1951 and they held their talks in the hut in the car park (called the Manor Farm Hall) these talks continue to this day. In 1976 the Cow Byre burnt down (hence our logo for many years was a phoenix rising from the ashes.) The then Mayor of Hillingdon, George Booth, who was a keen gardener, negotiated with the Council to rent two outhouses in the Barn complex. On the right of the Barn entrance we opened the shop, and on the left a storage unit for supplies and equipment. This Trading Shop was very successful and made a profit to cover the rent of the Barn for the three shows. It was manned by a team of volunteer members and was an ideal meeting place to chat and get advice and tips on gardening. In 2005, the Great Barn had a make-over with lottery money, so for three years we moved our shows across the road to the Youth Centre. This venue was lighter however, it did not have the ambience of the Great Barn. In 2008, we moved back to having our 3 shows in the Great Barn, however due to the renovation project, unfortunately we lost our Trading Centre and to this day members miss not having the shop to visit.
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We have three shows annually which are very well attended by the general public, we have approximately 150-200 visitors come into the Barn at each showtime to see the fantastic exhibits that our members exhibit. The Spring show is usually at the end of March, exhibiting Daffodils and other Spring delights. Summer is usually middle of June to show Roses, and our Autumn show is usually at the beginning of September featuring some fantastic Dahlias and many other items. All shows have a General Floral section, Cactus section, Handicrafts, Photography, Floral Art, Domestic, Fruit and Vegetable, and a Children’s section. Willing helpers set up the show by 9am on the Saturday where members ‘stage’ their entries from 9-11am, judging then takes place until 1pm. The doors are then opened to the public. The entrance is free with refreshments on sale. Presentation of prizes commences at 4pm. Thinking of becoming a RCHS member? Why not come along to see a show, you may realise you have equally as good flowers in your garden as on the Show Bench. Or join the Society, enter a Show next time and win a Novice Cup! That's how we all got started and then you are hooked! As I mentioned we no longer have a Trading Centre but we have a reciprocal arrangement with the Eastcote Horticultural Society so that members can go to their shop on a Sunday morning to purchase supplies and plants and bulbs. Our membership fee is a small £5 per year per household. The Society has six talks a year, many with plants for sale. Plus the AGM in February where we offer refreshments. We have a very successful Fish & Chip Supper Quiz in October where we have over 100 people come, tickets sell very quickly! So come and join us and meet like-minded people for conversation and advice. In May this year we are presenting an evening with horticulturist and TV Presenter, Christine Walkden. Tickets are on sale already, so if you would like to come along please see the website for details or call Warren on 01923 451616. Come and join us for a social evening, become a member and enjoy free refreshments and drinks at the AGM on February 17th, 2015 at St Lawrence Church Hall, Eastcote at 7.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
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GARDENING
Seeds of Change
with Lee Bestall, Inspired Gardener How many seeds have you eaten today? Probably more than you realise. As a nation, we consume tons of them every day and whether they are ground to make our bread, mushed to accompany our chips or sprinkled on our burger bun, seeds play an important role in our diet as well as in our garden! Most of the seed heads that were left over from Autumn have now fallen over, disintegrated, or been eaten by hungry birds, so as part of my ‘outdoor housework’ I’m cutting them down to ground level before the new growth begins to emerge next month. The stately seed heads of Stipa gigantea looked fantastic for such a long period of time, as did the erect stems of Calamagrostis ‘Karl Forester’, but even these have been defeated by the wind. It may be cold outside, but now is the perfect time for planning what to grow this year, from seed of course! Over recent years the popularity of growing your own vegetables has meant that veg seed sales have overtaken those of traditional flowers, but you really can’t beat the satisfaction of plants from seed. The first plants I ever grew were Snap Dragons. I was fifteen, and I found the packet in the back of a drawer (presumably they had been stuck to a box of cereal at some stage).
I diligently followed the instructions for sowing and placed them on top of my wardrobe (I’m not quite sure why I did that). What happened next really was a miracle. They germinated! It was hard to believe that the old seed, uneven layer of compost, wardrobe location and over watered soil, produced a rash of new seedlings. It wasn’t long before they had grown to around 2 inches high and bent towards the light, narrowly avoiding the artex ceiling! I potted them on and they produced the most beautiful range of colours all summer long, and that was the moment I became hooked on gardening. It wasn’t really a surprise that they germinated, as that’s what seeds are designed to do. They can survive in their dormant state for years, and because there are often more seeds per packet than you know what to do with, I always sow just a few more than I need and return the rest to a sealed container in the fridge. Stored like this they keep for years. To give them the best start in life, most seeds require just a tray of compost and some warmth. Large seeds should be covered over with compost, but small seeds left uncovered as they often don’t have enough energy to push new leaves through the soil. Prick out singly once large enough to handle and grow on somewhere frost free, before gradually hardening off ready for life outdoors. Until next time, happy winter gardening.
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The RSPCA helps animals who are most in need. It’s a tough job; dealing with difficult people, and seeing animals who are suffer ing can be very distressing. We are launch ing our new Helpline Volunteer Team, and are looking for local people to join us. Becoming an RSPCA volunteer means being there when an animal needs us most. We are looking for strong people to stand shoul dertoshoulder with us, to fight neglect, abandonment and cruelty in Middlesex and South Hertfordshire. At the same time, volun teering with the RSPCA is a great opportu nity to learn new skills and meet likeminded people.
Can you help to answer calls, direct our Ani mal Welfare Officers in the field, inform mem bers of the public who have adopted an ani mal from us on how to care for them, and even help with some essential administration keep up with the number of animals who work? Giving just four hours a week can help need us. That’s why we are desperate for volunteers who can help,” says hundreds of animals. Cheryl O’Keeffe, Animal Welfare Team. “With the increase in calls from members of the public, and the number of animals res If you are confident and calm on the phone, cued, we are literally struggling. I don’t want have experience using all Microsoft pack any animals to suffer and we simply cannot ages, and are quick to learn, we would love to hear from you.
Even though it is an office based position you will get to meet all sorts of animals, from tiny kittens to gerbils. Having a grateful cat purr ing in the background is wonderful reminder of why we are here, but also why we really need you to join us.
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The Nationwide Building Society is the latest or ganisation to release data pointing to a weakening housing market. It revealed that annual house price growth had slowed to 8.5% in November from 9% the month before. Meanwhile, the Land Registry, probably the most accurate source of house price data, showed that prices actually fell slightly in London in the third quarter. All this doom and gloom flies in the face of other news coming out of the economy. GDP growth remains strong, consumer confidence is close to an alltime high and real wages are finally showing signs of outstripping inflation. Inflation itself is very low and any rise in interest rates is unlikely to hap pen before the end of the year so what is going on?
look at reviewing them slightly before too much damage is done. Secondly, prices in London have risen so rapidly and to such ridiculous heights that even highly paid workers have been effectively priced out of the market. What will happen next? My feeling is that the new rules on mortgages, particularly proof of income, will be relaxed some what, which should get the flow of lending back to the required level. Real incomes should start to rise quite strongly which will help. London house prices will take a breather this year, I think, but other ar eas of the country such as the East Midlands and North West should see some decent growth. With any luck, house building should also pick up which will add some much needed impetus to the market; sales volumes have fallen sharply over the last few months.
Two factors are causing the bulk of the damage, I think; firstly, the new rules on mortgages that came All of this comes with one proviso – the outcome of into effect last year are still working their way the general election looks extremely uncertain at through the system lenders don’t really under the moment. All bets are off until May. stand them and the Treasury probably needs to
Working with Charities Ward Williams Chartered Accountants in association with the Uxbridge Conservative Club held a Charity Race Night on Wednesday 10th December and raised a fantastic £1,200 for the children’s ward (Peter Pan & Wendy Ward) at Hillingdon Hospital (charity number: 1056493, The Paediatric Trust Fund 425). The money raised will pay for an oxygen tank for the Paediatric unit, and food and toys for the children over Christmas. A big thank you to Georgina & Philip Baile, and Mez at the Uxbridge Conservative Club for their time and support in making this event such a success, and to the support of the 40 people who attended the event from various local businesses & organisations; Uxbridge Conservative Club members, Belvoir Lettings, Dale & Sons Funeral Directors, United Tea, IBB Solicitors, Hillingdon Hospital, Hillingdon Chamber, Utility Warehouse, HSBC and Minuteman Press. Ward Williams have a team that specialises in the needs of charities, with 20 years combined experience and extensive knowledge of the Charities Acts and Charities SORP, they can offer charities the following: Preparation of annual accounts in accordance with the relevant Regulations Annual audit and independent examinations Assistance in the completion of Charity Commission annual returns Attendance at Trustee's and audit committee meetings Please contact Colin Hamilton (colin.hamilton@wardwilliams.co.uk) for a free no-obligation meeting or a fixed fee quotation.
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TRAVEL DUBAI - The perfect antidote to Christmas After a stressful Christmas hosting my future in-laws (you always get the sense they’re making sure you’re the real deal) a short holiday involving some sunshine, shopping and plenty of relaxation was very appealing. And what better place to go than that well known global mega-city where the summer never ends, Dubai? We flew out on the day after Boxing Day from Birmingham and, after a 7 hour flight, landed in a warm dessert evening with lights of the city putting even Las Vegas in the shade. We were staying in the Jumeriah Zabeel Saray resort hotel a few miles down the coast from the city centre, a western oasis in what is really a Muslim city, although a very cosmopolitan one. The hotel was the most luxurious place I have ever stayed in; we were upgraded to a suite and were greeted by rose petals sprinkled on the bed and a bowl of fruit on the coffee table. The staff were unbelievably friendly and attentive and there were lots of them - talk about being waited on hand and foot. Despite the main restaurant being a buffet affair, the food was excellent and you could order from the à la carte menu at no extra cost. A word about clothing – at the hotel, on the beach or at the water park, shorts and bikinis are fine, just as in a western resort. In the shopping malls, city centre and restaurants, tee shirts and trousers are the order of the day for men, covered shoulders and below the knee skirts for women. Let’s face it, you wouldn’t wander around London in shorts with no shirt on, why should you in Dubai? There is so much to do in Dubai that the five days we had there were totally inadequate. Let’s start with the shopping. There are two main malls, the Mall of the Emirates which is merely vast and the Mall of Dubai which is truly immense. Don’t expect Primark or TK Maxx; the shops mainly sell luxury goods, albeit considerably cheaper than in London
or Manchester. Of course there are plenty of restaurants too, even a skating rink in the Mall of Dubai. The Karama Market is a must visit destination for enthusiastic shoppers; it’s basically a large square surrounded by small shops and stalls selling knock off luxury goods such as watches, jackets and handbags. Some of the stuff in the stalls is decidedly cheap and nasty but, if you enquire about a particular item, don’t be surprised if you’re led away to another stall which has top quality gear in it. You’re expected to haggle - it’s all part of the fun. My advice is to offer a third of the asking price and be bartered up to half price. If you’re missing the joys of winter in Europe, don’t worry – you can go skiing in Dubai! I’m not joking, there’s an indoor ski centre where, for 50 euros, you can rent boots, skis, poles and a ski suit and spend three hours zipping down the slopes; there’s even a black run. At the other end of the scale is the Wild Wadi Water Park which, like everything else in Dubai, is bigger and better than any other water park. It’s owned by the Jumeriah chain so we enjoyed free admission and a free transfer bus, courtesy of the hotel. It wouldn’t be a visit to Dubai without a trip up the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. It’s much cheaper to book it through the concierge at your hotel and this also has the advantage that you can pick a timeslot. On our last evening we rode up to the 124th floor (there’s now a viewing platform on the 148th floor) and watched the sun set over the city and the surrounding dessert. It was truly one of the most spectacular sights I have ever seen. Dubai might not be the cheapest holiday but it is certainly one of the most entertaining. Everyone should do it once.
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New Year Traditions from around the Globe with Susan Brookes-Morris
Amazing firework displays from around the world have become a familiar sight on New Year’s news programmes. Many countries also have traditional forms of celebration dating back hundreds of years. In the UK many people observe first-footing. This is traditionally done by a young, healthy, good looking male with dark hair. He carries gifts which include a piece of coal, money, bread and salt, and should be the first person through the front door after the New Year begins. This is believed to bring good luck. Auld Lang Syne is the familiar tune that many of us sing. This represents remembrance of old friends and times spent with them. Generally credited to Robert Burns, he actually said he was merely noting the words of an ‘old man’s singing.’ He set these words to the tune of a traditional Scottish ditty ‘Can Ye Labour Lea.’ In Denmark traditions involve smashing plates. People throw broken plates on to friends’ doorsteps. This symbolises good wishes for the year ahead. Another tradition involves leaping from chairs on the strike of midnight. In Austria, New Years Eve is called Sylvesterabend which means Eve of Saint Sylvester. Suckling pig and peppermint ice cream are traditional food for New Year celebrations. Tables are often decorated with
marzipan pigs, and good luck symbols made out of chocolate or marzipan in shapes such as chimney sweeps, coins, or horseshoes are exchanged. Lead is considered to be auspicious in Germany so at New Year, they pour molten lead into cold water and see what shape develops. It is believed that this predicts the future, so: heart shapes symbolise marriage, round shapes denote good luck, and a ship means a journey. People also leave a bit of every food eaten on New Year's Eve on their plate until after Midnight, as a way of ensuring a well-stocked larder. Carp is also included, as it is thought to bring wealth. Whereas in Brazil, lentils are seen as a symbol of wealth and prosperity and thus are traditionally part of a New Year’s meal. Other customs include priestesses of the local macumba voodoo cult, dressing up in blue and white for a ceremony dedicated to the god of water Yemanja. In addition, a sacrificial boat laden with jewellery, candles and flowers is pushed out from Ipenama beach in a bid to bring health, wealth and happiness. In Greece, 1st January is also St Basil’s Day. He is remembered for his kindness and generosity to the poor. Vassilopitta, or St Basil's cake, is one of the special dishes that is prepared and contains a silver or gold coin. Whoever finds the coin will be lucky for the next year.
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Did you enter the New Year thinking this is it; a new year, fresh start, giving up this, doing that… and then wake up New Year’s Day with no new feeling, 2014 merged into 2015 with no significance? Whichever way you embraced 2015 this is the perfect time to relook at your life and decide if anything needs changing. Many of us will set goals or resolutions but just after a few weeks those goals are long forgotten by a large percentage. Why is this? Let me explain one reason, and this is a huge reason.
How motivated are you to work on achieving your goals or getting things done? Do you find yourself struggling to keep up the momentum of a goal you’ve set, and find yourself in the same situation again and again often carrying the same goal over from one year to the next? Perhaps you have progressed a little, but then found that you only moved one step in ‘square one’? Maybe you’ve tried many things but distractions come along the way, or you have read personal development books and for some reason they have not worked either. Well, the solution is to get to the ‘root cause’ of your motivation. It’s your belief system. What do you believe, what do you say to yourself that you believe to be true, what do you imagine or picture in your mind? Simply put, there may well be a conflict between your ‘will power’ and your ‘beliefs.’ If you have conflicting motivations the stronger one wins... usually the belief you carry. This often comes up as self-sabotaging habits - habits and thinking that conflict with the desire/goal. Let me demonstrate how your motivations can impact how your life turns out and how, if your beliefs are negative or disempowering they can pave a path of failure, disappointment and you could end up in a rut. Equally if you have positive beliefs it can be empowering and life changing. BELIEFS shape your VALUES create MOTIVATIONS determine WHAT YOU DO (in your daily life) resulting in recurrent outcome BELIEFS (see diagram above). Finally ask yourself; 1. What negative (discouraging) beliefs do I carry in my mind (self-talk)? 2. How do these thoughts serve me? 3. How can I turn them into helpful encouraging and empowering beliefs? Here’s to your success!
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RARA TROPHY 2014 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.
The Foundation for Endangered Species (FES) can announce that the author and broadcaster Jonathon Porritt has been awarded the RARA trophy for 2014. So what is the RARA trophy, and why did Jonathon Porritt win it? RARA stands for the Rhinoceros Award for Raising Awareness. The RARA goes to someone who has done something special in raising public awareness for wildlife, conservation or the environment. This includes a list of activities such as creative writing, poetry, journalism, broadcasting, photography, art, film, theatre or even IT. The RARA trophy itself (which is permanently displayed at the FES registered office) is a handmade model of the One Horned Rhinoceros, an endangered species that lives in the Indian sub continent. It is made from deadwood that came from Nepal’s Chitwan National Park in a process that is defined as Sustainable Development. Sustainable Development encourages people situated near the edges of nature parks, wildlife sanctuaries and wilderness areas to live an eco-friendly lifestyle. To understand the significance of Porritt’s success, one can compare it with the roll call of previous RARA winners, and the reasons why they won it. 2004. Ted Hughes. The inaugural award was posthumously given to the late Poet Laureate, the 20th century Bard and our greatest ever wildlife poet. His wildlife poetry ranged from insects to jaguars; whilst his prose ranged from children’s tales of whales to ‘The Iron Woman’ (where the heroin was given the mind-set and values of a modern environmentalist, many years before Global Warming issues emerged). 2005. Bill Oddie. For his lifetime publications, presentations, theatre-work and broadcasting in conservation, especially ornithology. His skill is acknowledged in successfully bringing birding into the everyday home and making it a valid family pastime. 2006. Al Gore. For his book and presentations that lead to the film, ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ that destroyed many Western politicians denial of Global Warming, Climate Change etc. 2007. David Chaffe. For his books ‘Stormforce’ and ‘Face to Face with Nature’, as well as his educational talks in schools and on radio. 2008. Jane Goodhall. She is our greatest primatologist, and her scientific work has lead to learning more about humans’ closest relatives, the chimpanzees. Her efforts in public education and raising awareness have helped all great apes gain further public support. 2009. David Attenborough. This was awarded for his life's work and broadcasting expertise. Whilst he has been a major part of the BBC’s natural history unit, he has also created an impressive portfolio of wildlife journalism. 2010. Ian Redmond. He is a one of the leading primatologists and an author of many books. He is a wildlife ambassador and works within some UN organisations. 2011. Heathcote Williams. He won this award because of his amazing poetry as well as his other writing which has been raising awareness about sustainable living. 2012. Jacques Cousteau. He won for marine biology and bringing the subject into people’s homes for the first time in the 1960s. He was still active in the 1990s and even took a leading role in the Earth Summit in Rio. 2013. David Shepherd. He has been our most well known wildlife painter for many decades, as well as being an expert fundraiser and active conservationist. Jonathon Porritt won this award because he is skilled in three facets in the World of Nature. Firstly he is an organiser and director of environmental institutions, having been chairman of the UK Sustainable Development Commission for nearly a decade, a trustee of the WWF for fifteen years and a director of Friends of the Earth. This proves he can understand the most important environmental issues, their consequences, and how to deal with them in practical terms. He is a writer of articles and a prestigious author of books which are aimed at conserving the environment. In Save the Earth we were given a wake-up call about the planet’s problems. In the first chapter of ‘Taking Stock’ we learn about how the world is in peril and that we must undertake certain practices which will put wrong matters right. Porritt advocates that every one of us should undergo some personal investigation and growth to become aware of the world, rather than being passengers in it, or have a belief pattern in which members of the public believe themselves to be insignificant. We also got an environmental audit of the state of the Earth at the time. This chapter leads onto ‘A New International Order’ and ‘The Way Forward’ in which his long term prognosis specifies what ought to be done. He also makes the point that the consequences of our actions will cause unimaginable problems in the decades and centuries to come. Other books including Capitalism As If The World Matters, Globalisation and Regionalism, and Living Within Our Means, have tackled other issues such as forestry, nuclear energy, civil liberties and population increase. His latest publication The World We Made brings us up to date by investigating many of the important current environmental problems. As a broadcaster Porritt has made television documentaries, has been on many environmental programmes, made radio appearances and has given talks about these issues. The world lost a great man when Sir Peter Scott died, but fortunately people such as Jonathon Porritt have filled some of the void.
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JANUARY EVENTS HUBB Business Breakfast Event Thu 8th January, 8am-9am Bay Lodge, 36 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PH. Networking with local professionals and in partnership with the Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce. ‘The New Pension Landscape’. From April 2015 there will be massive changes to pension legislation, find out how it can improve your retirement. Coffee and pastries. For details email: emma.zovich@ wardwilliams.co.uk
The Inlands Waterways Association Tues 13th January, 7.30pm Hillingdon Canal Club (HCC), Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX (opposite the General Elliott pub) Speaker Jon Willis on ‘Crofton Beam Engines’.
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An Evening of Indulgence in aid of Michael Sobell Hospice Wed 11th February, 7pm-10pm The London School of Theology, Green Lane, Northwood, HA6 2UW. Relax and unwind with a glass of bubbly and a range of taster therapies during the evening. Includes live music from the Paul Lipscombe duo. Treatments available include; massages, mini manicures, indian head massage, reflexology, postural analysis, analysis by House of Colour. Stalls offering jewellery, accessories, lingerie, hairdressing, aloe vera, lavender, cupcakes hand made soaps.
January into February 2015
Tickets cost £15 including a Bucks Fizz and a goody bag. Tea and coffee also available. For more information or to book a ticket for this event go to www.michaelsobelhospice.co.uk or call 01923 844730. Visit www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk.
Live Jazz in Ickenham with the Karen Sharp Quartet and Friends Sat 24th January, 7.30pm Ickenham Village Hall The Karen Sharp Quartet will be appearing for the first time at Ickenham Village Hall with an all star rhythm section comprising John Critchinson, Dave Green and Steve Brown you can expect swinging, 'in the pocket' jazz at its very best.
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FEBRUARY EVENTS The Uxbridge Choral Society's Winter Concert Sun 1st February, 7.30pm St. Mary's, Princes, Risborough. Performing Martin How's ‘The Way’. Jeff Stewart will conduct and the concert. Tickets: Adults £12 and £6 for under 12s. Available on the door or by calling 01895 847083 in advance.
Tickets £12 available on the door or online at www.tootsmusic management.co.uk/news-events.
The Uxbridge Choral Society's Winter Concert Sat 31st January, 7.30pm St. Margaret's Church, Windsor Street, Uxbridge. Performing Martin How's ‘The Way’. Jeff Stewart will conduct and the concert. Tickets: Adults £12 and £6 for under 12s. Available on the door or by calling 01895 847083 in advance.
The Inlands Waterways Association Tues 10th February, 7.30pm Hillingdon Canal Club (HCC), Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX. (opposite the General Elliott pub) Speaker Ross Gorbert on ‘Converting a Dutch Pontoon’. For more information email Lucy Smith on middlesex.socials@ waterways.org.uk. Indoor Boot Sale and Community Coffee Morning Sat 14th February, 9.30am-1pm The Village Hall, Ickenham. For more information call Vera on 01895 635224 or Chris on 01895 676900 or you can email ButterfliesIckenham@yahoo.com
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MOBILE SAFETY Nowadays it’s probably more worrying if someone steals your phone than your purse because of the amount of data stored on it: bank, Facebook, Twitter, and Amazon accounts, are the tip of the iceberg. Your first line of defence is to make it hard for thieves to get into the phone. Make sure you've got your phone lock turned on so that they have to enter your password. If you're using a pattern or pin code to unlock the phone make sure it's not something simple like 1234 or a rectangle. SIM cards can be switched to another phone and used to run up bills of thousands of pounds. Notify your provider as soon as you realise your phone is missing. A delay may mean that you incur unnecessary charges. Although phone companies are being exhorted to cap the amount of liability a customer incurs if their phone is misused, at the time of writing this is not commonplace. Make sure your SIM is locked, as well as your handset, and check with your provider to see if you can voluntarily place a cap on your usage; that way, the phone will cut out once the limit is reached. Switch your location service on. Your phone will then be able to tell you where it is. Apple, Android and other major systems all have online phone location websites. You can locate and lock the phone, make it ring or even wipe it. Mobile phones, like laptops are open to hackers. In general phones are more secure from virus attacks, but you still need
to be wary of criminals. Virus attacks on phones mostly occur via dodgy apps. Apple are very strict about what is allowed into iTunes so virus protection isn't an issue. On Android devices you need to be more careful. Read reviews carefully and check the permissions the app requests when you install it. If it's a simple app asking for full access to your phone, it should ring alarm bells. If in doubt don't install. Most of the major security companies produce Android apps to give you an extra level of security. Install one of these to give you extra peace of mind.
Remember, when your phone connects to a Wi-Fi hotspot all the information it sends and receives passes through the computer controlling that hotspot. Always be aware of who owns the hotspot and how much you trust them. Most data, like bank logins and other major services, are highly encrypted so they can't be stolen. However, other websites you use will not be as secure and may allow your login details to be hi-jacked. Check that the website or app you are using is secure (look for a little padlock icon) before you type in your details, especially card details. If in any doubt, don’t use it. Phone security is mostly about being aware of the problem and using common sense. If you follow the steps above, then even if you do lose your phone, it shouldn't cause you any serious issues.
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REGULAR & LOCAL EVENTS... Quiz Night Every Tues & Sun, 8.30pm Coach & Horses, Ickenham
Bollywood Night Fri 25th April, at Vyners School Hall. Call Doug on 01895 633217 or see www.IckenhamFestival.org.uk
COMEDY... Comedy Bunker Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Road, Ruislip HA4 7DQ. For details see www.comedybunker.co.uk Comedy Nights The Empire Comedy Club at The White Bear, Ickenham Road HA4 7DF every Thurs night. Pete 01895 675293
HOBBIES... Brushstrokes Art Classes with Sue Friendly weekly classes with tuition. Beginners welcome. Hayes, Ickenham & Ruislip. Ring Sue 01895 639294 or 07949 805246 Chinese Brush Painting Group Saturday mornings. The class is guided by an experienced tutor. Learn how to compose and develop your own style as well as practicing calligraphy. At Harefield Library, Park Lane Village Centre, Harefield or contact Phyllis Nash 01895 476 644 / phyllnash@gmail.com
Harrow & Hillingdon Geological Society Meet for lectures at 7.30 for 8pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote, HA4 9PG. All are welcome, visitors £3 donation. Refreshments. For details contact: Jean Sippy, Secretary Tel: 020 8422 1859 www.hhgs.org.uk Hillingdon Arts & Crafts Club Meet every 2nd Friday in The Parlour at the URC Church in Swakeleys Road from 9.45-11.30am. £3pp. Call Sue Williams 07799 054444 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
Hillingdon Family History Society At Hillingdon Park Baptist Church, Hercies Road, Hillingdon. Research room open (10am-1pm) on the first Sat of the month and every Fri (except the Fri before the first Sat). Experienced help available. See www.hfhs.co.uk Contact Mrs Reynolds 01895 444442 or email hillingdonfhs@onetel.com Inland Waterways Association Meet 2nd Tues of every month at Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX, 7.30pm. middlesex.social@waterways.org.uk
Ruislip & District Natural History Society Meet last Mon of the month from Sept to April in Guide Hut near Ruislip Library. Call John Matthews 01895 636215. Ruislip & Northwood Flower Arrangement Society Meet every 1st Tues of the month at the Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue, Oaklands Gate, Northwood HA6 3AA Ruislip, Northwood & Eastcote Local History Society Meets on the third Monday of the month at St Martin's Church Hall, High Street, Ruislip at 8.15pm. See RNELHS website for details. Susan Toms 01895 637134 toms.susan@gmail.com The Ickenham Art Society Meets Thu, 7.30pm in the Scout Hut, Community Close, Ickenham. See www.ickenhamart.co.uk. For painters in any medium. Tel. 01895 637545. The Chiltern Aviation Society Meets every 4th Wednesday at the Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road. 8pm. Call Keith Hayward on 01895 637872 or email John Roach at Chilternaviation@virginmedia.com The Language Clubs of Hillingdon From late Sept until mid-July. Speak some German, Spanish, French or Italian? Want to practise speaking and listening in friendly groups, with recent learners, improvers and native speakers? Join a Language Club! Each Club meets on a different Thursday of the month at 7.45pm in St Giles' Church Hall, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham UB10 8BG. For details: German Club 01895
254 723 . Spanish Club. French Club 01895 253 472. Italian Club 020 8863 3468. Uxbridge & Ickenham Floral Art Society Meets in the village hall, Swakeleys Road. Call 01895 850943 KEEP-FIT, DANCE & DRAMA... Argosy Players Theatre Group Meets at Ruislip Conservative Club, Ickenham Road, West Ruislip. Every Thurs, 8pm. Call 07972 394702. Bagot Stack (Fitness League) TT only. Vyners School, UB10 8AB on Tues 7.30-8.30pm. Call Rosemary 01628 776838 www.thefitnessleague.com Classical Pilates Mat classes for all levels in Ruislip. Contact Tonja Osborn 07766 011036 or email TonjaOsborn@gmail.com Dance, Gymnastics and Free Running By Futunity UK. Ages 2 - adults catered for and all styles of dance. See www.futunityuk.com, call 01895 251224 e: admin@futunityuk.com Eastcote Exercise Classes Metabolic workout class, 45 minute stretch class. Mon, Tues & Sat mornings. Contact Virginia King 01895 232551 virginiaking@vking2468.freeserve.co.uk Empowering Yoga Fusion of Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Wed 9.30-10.45am at Windmill Studio Centre, Ruislip Manor Thur 9.30-11.00am at St Thomas More Church, Eastcote + classes in Harrow. FreeTrial Class contact: Joanne 0845 4561336 e:info@empoweringyoga.co.uk Fitness League Fun dance routines to music for women of all fitness levels. Tues 7.30-8.30pm at Vyners School, Warren Road, UB10 8AB Call Rosemary 01628 776838 before coming. www.thefitnessleague.com Fitsteps: Exercise with a difference Inspired ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, Mon 7-8pm. The Conservative Club, 56-58 Ickenham Road, Ruislip HA4 7DG for more information call Becca: 07860 353919 continued over...
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Funky Rhythms Dance & Fitness Zumba with Brian (07957 343528) Monday 6.30pm - Swakeley's School for girls, Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon Zumba with Elli £5 (07833 690153) Tue 8pm - 233 High St, Uxbridge
Zumba with Brian Thu 6pm & 7.30pm Watts Hall, Christchurch, Belmont Road, Uxbridge Zumba with Sylvia J £5 (07793 769584) 8pm - Minet Junior School, Avondale Drive, Hayes Zumba with Elli £5. 8pm Active4less, 233 High Street, Uxbridge Zumba with Brian £5. Sat 11am Swakeley's School for Girls, Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon Images School of Dance Fun and friendly dance & drama classes for all ages. Based in Ruislip Manor. www.imagesschoolofdance.co.uk e: info@imagesschoolofdance.co.uk Irish Dancing Classes For children aged 5+. Beginners and advanced. Mon 6pm, Hayes Conservative Club, Church Road. Wed 6pm, Greenford Catholic church hall. T: 07956 346383 e: Deirdreosullivan@ hotmail.co.uk Jazzercise Classes New Denham Community Centre Mon 9.30-10.30am, Tues 6.45-7.45pm. Wed & Fri 10-11am. Denham Village Memorial Hall, Village Road, Denham, Bucks Thurs 6.30-7.30pm Contact: Wendy, Tel: 07803 602142 e: wendy.whitefoord@btinternet.com www.jazzercise.com Modern Jive Classes Mon 8-11pm, West Drayton Community Centre. Tues & Thurs 8-11pm, Uxbridge Civic Centre. Beginners welcome. Free lifetime membership with this listing. Call Alan: 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961 www.clubceroc.com email: alanandsue@clubceroc.com Oaken Leaves English Folk Dance Club Thurs 8.15-10pm, Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Rd, Ruislip. All welcome. call Joan 01895 638008.
Ruislip Dramatic Society Meets at South Ruislip Methodist Church. Mon 8pm & Thurs 8.15pm. Call 07854 284508.
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 Showcase Amateur Dramatics Do you like singing & dancing or maybe some acting? We are an amateur musical theatre company. Rehearsels every Fri, the Sacred Heart Church Hall, 73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip Manor, 7.30pm-10.30pm. Email: info@ showcasemusicaltheatre.org.uk Suzanne’s School of Dance and Drama 69 Swakeleys Road, Ickenham UB10 8DQ. Classes from aged 2 yrs to adult. All types of dance - ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, street and musical theatre, drama, singing. www.suzannesdance.co.uk The Pilates Club St Giles & The United Reformed Church Halls, Ickenham. Call 07968 920070 or visit www.thepilatesclub.co.uk Yoga Monday nights 6.45 – 8.00pm at Uxbridge & District Conservative Club, Fairfield, 46 Harefield Road, Uxbridge UB8 1PJ. Tel: 01895 233653 Yoga Hatha Yoga and Pregnancy Yoga classes in Ickenham, 1st Scouts, UB10 8RE. All levels. Call Katja on 07951 763851 Yoga with Yolanda Ickenham Village Hall. Mixed group. Mon 6.45-8.15pm. Call 07919 243648
Zumba Wed 7.15-8.15pm. £5 Curves Uxbridge, Redford Way, Uxb UB8 1SZ Call Liz 07795 512938 MARKETS...
Duck Pond Artisan Food & Craft Market and Farmers’ Market Artisan Market - on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 10am-3pm, Farmers’ Market - first Sunday of each month from 10am-2pm. Both at the Great Barn, Ruislip. Free parking, dogs welcome. www.duckpondmarket.co.uk Mad Cat Crafts Hand painted and decorated objects for the home & garden. Wed to Fri 10am5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, the Great Barn, Ruislip HA4. www.madcatcrafts.co.uk Ruislip Country Market Every Fri 10-11.30am - car park at St Martins Approach, Ruislip. Fruit, veg, eggs, honey, hand made cards & jewellery, cakes, pies & much more... MUSIC... The Rocking Rebels ‘1950s Rock n Roll’ 1st Friday of every month 7.30-11.30pm, St Marys Church Hall, High Street, Harefield, UB9 6BX. BYO drinks. Call 07951 652083 www.facebook.com/the rockingrebelstherockingrebel@gmail.com Capital Connection Ladies Singing Meets every Wed evening at South Ruislip Community Centre, Deane Park, Long Dr, HA4 OHS. Call Jean 01895 474877 Visit: www.capitalconnection.org.uk Eastcote Choral Society Rehearses every Tuesday from 8-10pm at Ruislip Methodist Church, Ickenham Road. All welcome. Call 01895 904556. Ruislip Operatic Society A local theatre group meets every Monday & Thursday at St Martin's Church Hall. 7.30pm , to get involved email : info@ruislipos.org The Sound Crowd Singing at Ruislip Golf Club. Thurs (TT) 7.45-9pm e: thesoundcrowd@gmail.com continued over...
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Top Jazz at The Fairway Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Rd, West Ruislip. Normally 3rd Monday of the month. For details: 01895 632394 or www.jazzwestlondon.com Uxbridge Folk Club meets twice a month on a Thursday at Uxbridge RNA, 388a Long Lane, Hillingdon, Middlesex. UB10 9PG (2 mins from Hillingdon Tube Station) and supports all kinds of acoustic music. welcomes floor singers and musicians. PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS... Rickmansworth & Watford Sea Cadets Volunteers needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:15 to 21:30 and recruiting Juniors (ages 10 -12) and cadets (12 - 18) fees £15 per month and plenty of weekends away. Email: corickmansworth@gmail.com Tiny Talk Signing Classes Thursday classes at St Giles Church Hall, 1 High road Ickenham UB10 8LE. 10am, 11.15 am & 1pm price £5 pre-paid per family. Call Bev Meier 01895 824935 or 07818 025993 The Windmill Studio Centre, Ruislip Hosts a wide selection of classes and activities for all ages. Call 01895 624755, e: thewindmillstudio@gmail.com or visit www.thewindmillstudio.com SELF DEFENCE...
Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Traditional self-defence includes empty hand, traditional weapons, meditation and healing massage. Adult classes only. Mon and Wed 8pm-10pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Denham, UB9 5BN. Call Philip Davies 07790 496 346 or email kuntao.matjan.uk@gmail.com. SELF HELP... Rosemary Conley Mon 6-7.15pm Hillside Junior School, Northwood HA6 1RX. Tue 10-11.15am & Wed 7-8.15pm North Harrow Methodist Church, Pinner Road HA2 6EQ. Thurs 5.30-6.30pm Eastcote
Methodist Church HA5 2QU. Call Sam 01895 460766 sam.simon@rosemaryconley.com. SOCIAL GROUPS...
Crosier Investment Club Learn more about the stock market and to improve personal investment skills. Meets 7.30pm, 3rd Thurs 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 Duplicate Bridge Mons & Weds 7.30pm, Thurs 1.15pm. Long Lane Hall, 304 Long Lane, Hillingdon. Call Tony 01895 233853 Friendly Rubber Bridge Tuesdays & Fridays 12noon - 4pm at Pinner Bridge Club, 103 Marsh Road, Pinner. For further info call Keith 01895 622033 Friendly Whist Drive Harefield Community Centre, Priory Avenue, Harefield. Every Thursday at 7.30pm. Contact Lyn 01923 820173 Ruislip WI Every 1st Thurs of the month at Upper Room, GAA Sports & Social Club, West End Rd, South Ruislip, 7.20pm-10pm Contact Kim Murphy 07989 558925 email ruislipeveningwi@gmail.com Ruislip Social Club At Ruislip Social Club, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip HA4 6JQ. Fridays and occasional other nights, live bands & tribute bands for details visit www.tropicatruislip.co.uk Sing and Sign Britain’s favourite Baby Signing Classes from 6 months Wed at Uxbridge Leisure Centre, Fri at The White Bear, Ruislip. FREE TASTERS call Cathy 07712 047 621 cathyseddigh@singandsign.co.uk Uxbridge Conservative Club Bingo, Carpet Bowls, Table Tennis, Lunches, Quiz & Race Nights etc. at 46 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PJ Contact Georgina Baile 01895 233653/ 07778 348082 or you can email: udcc@btconnect.com
Women’s Social Group Looking to expand your social group and make new friends? We meet regularly for coffee, a chat and organised trips. Please call Seema on 07730 898635 or email seemaa@seemaa.co.uk for details SPORT... Badminton Club At St Pauls Church Hall, Tiverton Road, Ruislip Manor. Every Wed at 8pm and 10pm. Call Tony or Ann 01895 472578 Badminton Club Requires additional players of average standard! Every Tuesday evening 7.45 to 9.45 at Vyners School, Ickenham. Email John: turksclub@hotmail.co.uk Bessingby Park Bowls Club Every Tues & Thurs, 2-4pm. Call Jack 0208 845 1469. Bikewise Bike rides set off from 61 Swakeleys Rd. 2nd & 4th Sun every month. Call 01895 675376 or email@bikewisegb.com Dads Army Golf Society Tuesdays & Thursdays at Ruislip Golf Club. For details call Sid 01895 631489 New Ladies Netball Team Training Wed 7.30-8.30pm (TT) Ryefield Primary School, Ryefield Avenue, Hillingdon. glebenetballclub@yahoo.com Swakeleys Tennis Club Adult Social Tennis Club in Ickenham. Would suit people returning to tennis after a break. Four days a week all year. Contact Pam 01895 677149 or Ed 01895 635568 www.swakeleystennis.co.uk Uxbridge Squash Club All squash players welcome. Uxbridge Cricket Club, Park road, Uxbridge www.uxbridgesquash.org.uk or email squash@uxbridgesquash.org.uk Tel: 01895 237571
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OPINION Close, but still no cigar Our little organisation recently moved offices. Among the multitude of things to sort out was what should have been the relatively straightforward matter of appointing a new electricity supplier. In the event, no sooner had the phone lines been connected than I began to be bombarded with calls from energy companies and price comparison services, all keen to earn a bit of commission by persuading me to switch supplier. Bearing in mind that I had only been in the new offices for a matter of hours, I was bewildered as to how these people knew my name, the name of my business, my phone number and the fact that I had just become responsible for paying the electricity bill at the premises. Eventually I twigged; the landlord had passed on my contact details to the existing electricity supplier, E.ON, as the new tenant. One of a raft of changes that has been imposed on the energy suppliers by the government is that when an energy account changes hands, the details of the new account holder must be made available to the rival energy companies by the existing supplier. This is intended to stop the existing supplier from simply acquiring a new customer by default and promptly putting them on an expensive tariff. In practice, this means that a lady from Scottish and
Southern Energy will call you relentlessly until you are driven to the verge of suicide. On the basis that I never buy anything off people who pester me, I found a price comparison site online and put in the details my landlord had helpfully provided. Inevitably, this triggered another barrage of phone calls but, eventually, I managed to secure a ‘most competitive’ quote. Armed with this hard won information, I went back to E.ON and was surprised when they offered me a price about 20% lower than the ‘most competitive quote.’ Go figure! My home energy supplier is EDF and I have long been appalled by their customer service, though not to the extent that I could be bothered to switch supplier – they’re like politicians, all as bad as each other, right? At one stage they set my direct debit payments so high that THEY ended up owing ME £1,200. Then it took four phone calls, two letters and six months before they could be persuaded to pay me the money back. Another time they forgot to send me a bill for over a year, then suddenly remembered and took £2,500 out of my account without any notice. Needless to say, paying the mortgage was quite tricky that month. Even so, over the last 18 months there has been a marked improvement at EDF. They
adjust the amount of the direct debit payment down over the summer months and that means at the end of the billing period I actually owe them a small amount of money instead of them owing me a great pile of dosh. I can’t help but notice that the price I pay per unit has fallen considerably as well. Clearly, all the legislation that is being heaped on the big energy firms is starting to have an effect. But before you start thinking that everything in the garden is rosy, I have a cautionary tale. I recently heard about a woman whose husband died suddenly. She tried to transfer the energy account into her own name, only to be told that the tariff she was on was no longer available. Her supplier, E.ON, then took the opportunity to apply some high pressure sales techniques to persuade her to enter into a new, more expensive contract, hardly appropriate for someone who has just lost her spouse. My own experience with SSE demonstrates that they are still not averse to high pressure sales tactics and several energy companies have been fined for using misleading sales pitches. Things are definitely improving but there is still a long way to go before confidence in the big six has been restored to the consumer in the street.
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The United Kingdom has the third highest level of obese and overweight people in Western Europe, with nearly a third of adults and more than a quarter of children fitting into this category. The statistics are worrying, especially as obesity increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and other diseases. So, what is making us fat and what can we do about it? Put simply, we put weight on when we consume more calories than we use. This could be due to portion size or the type of food we eat. Foods rich in sugar or fat contain the most calories and are most likely to make us gain weight. It’s New Year, and many of us will make the decision to lose weight, but what is the best way to tackle it? There are numerous diets, aids, supplements and slimming clubs out there, some promising amazing results. You’ve seen the adverts about people who have lost six stones in as many months and are feeling great! It’s tempting to want to shift the excess pounds as quickly as possible, to get the business of dieting over with, and get back to normal life again. The sad fact is that the vast majority of people who lose weight put it back on again, and this is because once the weight is lost, they do return to ‘normal’ by
reverting back to the habits that caused them to gain weight in the first place. This is particularly true for people who lose weight quickly. No doubt just about any diet can help you lose weight, but the real test is: which one can help you keep it off? Over the years there have been various diets - the high fibre, high protein, high carb, grapefruit, cabbage soup and meal replacement diets to name a few. But increasingly, evidence suggests that the most effective way to lose and maintain weight loss is not to follow a ‘diet’ at all, but to simply make changes to eating habits that can be sustained for life. Diets don’t generally work because they demand more of us than we can realistically give for a prolonged period. Eating regimes that deny us all the things we enjoy, that leave us feeling hungry and a social outcast on nights out, will inevitably cause us to revolt at some point and turn back to old ways. Becoming better educated, learning new habits, taking responsibility for our choices, continuing to live a normal life and losing weight gradually at around 1-2 lbs per week will, in the long run, produce the best chances of permanent success at the scales. Good luck as you take the first step to becoming a slimmer and healthier you!
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