Living In Richmond, Kew & East Twickenham - Jan/Feb 19

Jan/Feb 2019

HEALTH & WELLBEING start afresh

Taking a gap year - aged 53

A second career in your 50s?

And...

• Richmond 400 years ago • Jason Manford comes to town • Restaurant review: OKA

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o, hello 2019! It's great to be looking forward to the year ahead. Most of us have a wish list, plans we would like to achieve or resolutions we'd like to keep. And a good way to start is by keeping healthy both physically and mentally. Our Health Focus this issue aims to help you do just that, so read more from pg 35.

Local Richmond resident, Nicholas Waite, decided to take a gap year, cycling 7,000 km from Spain to the northern-most tip of Norway. His journey started in the sunny surroundings of southern Spain and ended working his way up (and down, just as scary) snow capped mountains and through ferocious Arctic storms. Read more about his story on pg 22.

Whether it's through circumstances or choice, it's not always the easiest decision to change career when you're over 50. There is still a reluctance on the part of employers to take on those who are in their later years, but find out who took up the challenge of changing direction on pg 31.

Huge congratulations to Jackie Petersen, who won the £100 M&S voucher from our Sept/Oct competition.

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Homes & Interiors: Making the most of small spaces Creating a home bar Gardening: Plans for the year ahead Restaurant review: OKA Local Talk Local people: A gap year - aged 53 History: Richmond in the 17th century A career change in your 50s

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small is beautiful

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Make the most of your small spaces to create a beautiful home

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make them incredibly functional.

Adding internal drawers, shelves, baskets, hooks and so on will enable every bit of space to be put to good use.

mall may be beautiful, but living in a small space is not always easy. Our tips will help you make the most of every room, no matter what its size.

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Are you making the most of every 4 Aim high.

In a child’s centimetre of bedroom, your space? The 'Get clever with colour. Pale for example, a highbest way to tell is by drawing a scale plan colours appear to recede and sleeper bed can and checking for increase the sense of space...' include a desk, sofa or play area beneath. areas that could Why stop at the be improved. normal height when bookcases, kitchen Could relatively simple changes, such as cupboards and wardrobes can all be built repositioning a radiator, re-hanging a door or right up to the ceiling, adding some vital extra moving the furniture, make a big difference? storage space? You just need to remember to plan for somewhere to store a ladder or step 2 Storage is vital. In fact, it is often the case stool, too. that losing a little floor area to create builtin storage will actually make the room seem Get clever with colour. While pale colours more streamlined and therefore larger. Think 5 appear to recede, and thus increase the bookshelves and cupboards in the living room, sense of space, darker colours absorb light wall-to-wall wardrobes in the bedroom, floorand therefore appear more enclosing. So, to-ceiling shelving in the study and a tall coat for a bright, airy, open look, opt for a unified, cupboard in the hall. Add storage into any pale colour scheme. Paint built-in storage and ‘dead’ space you can, whether it’s in chimney radiators the same colour as the walls to make alcoves, around a bed head or above a them disappear. doorway. Wall racks and hooks on the backs of doors are invaluable.

Use mirror and glass to open up a room.

6 Think about light sources – whether Whatever storage you buy or build, 3 sunlight through windows or light fittings don’t forget to design their interiors to Find more great Homes & Interiors articles at livinginmagazines.co.uk

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– and place mirrors so that they bounce the light around. And choose glass or acrylic when possible for furnishings or accessories so as to create that barely-there look.

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While it is not always necessary to opt for small-scale pieces, select furniture carefully, avoiding deep, squishy upholstery, fussy details and bulky outlines.

Simple, lightweight styles have the least impact in a small space, and anything raised on slender legs will make the room seem larger (because there is more visible floor area).

When appropriate, look out for compact, folding, wheeled, extending, dual-purpose or wallmounted furniture, each of which can provide great solutions for different space problems. The only condition is that it must be comfortable, fulfil its function and suit your overall style.

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Decide on one design style and make sure it is cohesive throughout. Employing complementary (pale) colours, interesting natural textures and subtle patterns will generate a sense of harmony and understated visual appeal.

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If you are working on a renovation, then larger-scale alterations may be achievable, even if you cannot enlarge your square footage.

Consider replacing bulky radiators with underfloor heating, going open plan, enlarging windows, replacing doors or walls with glass to allow light to flow from room to room, or even – if height allows – adding a mezzanine floor level.

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In a small home there is simply no room for excess clutter. It can be really hard to get rid of stuff, but if you don’t use it regularly, you’ll have to be ruthless. Sort it into boxes or bags marked for rubbish, recycling, giving away, mending or storing elsewhere.

Aim to do one room per week, or a few minutes a day – then get into the habit of keeping on top of it so it doesn’t build up again.

Katherine Sorrell is the author of 17 books on design and interiors

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why go out, when you can create your own bar?

From a drinks trolley to a full-on basement hideout, what could be more fun than serving up cocktails in your very own home bar, asks Katherine Sorrell

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It’s the time of year when we reflect on what’s gone by and what’s to come in the garden

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hile the forecasts remain gloomy about global warming, there are some signs of hope for your garden. The message is that if we use more native plants, we could reap some big benefits.

We know that bees are having a hard time at the moment, with entire colonies collapsing. Insects are the foundation of our ecosystem and the UN has warned that 40% of all pollinators – particularly bees and butterflies – risk global extinction. By selecting insect friendly plants we can help to And sticking with moonlight, if you spend redress the balance. a lot of night time in your garden, flowers If we are trying to encourage more wildlife and plants that glow at night will bring your into the garden, then we must be a little more garden to life. Light coloured plants such relaxed about being too tidy. Let a small part as lamb’s ear, white echinacea, go wild to support insect life. You white muscari or any other could also allow part of the 'Light coloured white flower will reflect lawn to forego its regular plants such as lamb’s ear, moonlight and give the haircut and, inserting native self-seeding white echinacea, white muscari night garden a lovely glow. plants such as poppies or any other white flower will You can also protect and daisies will enhance reflect moonlight...' your revelers from biting the effect. insects with white marigolds, lavender and rosemary.

Follow the moon Another new discussion that has appeared in The Garden Media 2019 Garden Trends Report - a Minted And while we’re talking trends, it appears weighty tome that I have been reading - is that that in the US mint is now being hailed as in the States more gardeners are following the great multi-tasking plant - as a feed for the age-old belief that phases of the moon chickens, warding off biting insects, aiding can affect plant growth. According to an Old Farmer’s Almanac tradition, here’s how it works: digestion, freshening the breath, raising mental awareness and increasing heart vitality.

Plant annuals and vegetables that bear crops All I can advise is please put this easy to grow above ground during the waxing moon – plant into a pot and then plant both in the that’s from the day the moon is new to the day ground. Otherwise your mint will take over. that it is full. Plant flowering bulbs, perennials, biennials and vegetables that bear crops Valerie McBride-Munro is a qualified below the ground during the waning moon – horticulturist offering a plant problem from the day after it is full to the day before it solving service. Tel: 020 8892 9243 is new again.

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restaurant review

OKA

This is Pan Asian food with a modern twist and deliciously fresh a real gem in a great location, says Caroline Clark

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ith OKA restaurants in Soho, Chelsea and Primrose Hill they know what they are doing and aren’t we lucky to have one close by!

Imogen, a close friend who has eaten at Nobu, no less, was well qualified to join me. We were warmly greeted by Myatt and Anna with several full tables – a great sign for a Monday evening. The décor, lighting and well-spaced tables create an intimate atmosphere by night, as well as relaxed for lunch.

Whilst loving Asian food, I’m not an expert, so it was fun to taste many Asian cuisines and sushi. To begin, we shared soft shell tempura crab (£12.50) with lime mayo and jalapeno dips - the jalapeno, not too hot, a divine match for the light crispy crab.

By contrast, hamachi carpaccio (£12.50) thinly sliced yellowtail was delicately sweet, light and tender, it literally melted in the mouth. Moving to sushi, we chose a speciality - red dragon roll (£12.50, pictured) with panko crusted prawn, fresh mango topped with tuna tartar and a sashimi - hamachi tataki (£13.50), seared yellowtail fillet on shredded cucumber with truffle oil. We were wowed by the stunning presentation, flavours and freshness – this is creative sushi, far superior to the sushi we are used to.

Having sampled the fish and seafood, the Mongolian rack of lamb (£18.50) with garlic fried rice and kimchi took me to a different part of Asia and I wasn’t disappointed.

A generous four cutlets

'We were wowed by the stunning presentation, flavours and freshness...' of beautifully tender, marinated lamb with a gentle heat, the rice a perfect balance. Imogen chose a lighter dish of grilled miso salmon salad (£15.50) on baby gem with avocado, cherry tomatoes, mandarin segments and kizami sesame dressing - a lovely mix and feast for the eyes.

Asian desserts can be limited but there was a wide choice. We kept the light theme going with mango lychee cooler (£5.95) - coconut ice cream on homemade almond crumble and scoops of mango sorbet and green tea macha ice cream (£3.75) – indulgent and far better than macha as a tea! Imogen’s lemon and fresh ginger tea (£2.50) had lots of ginger chunks. I, on the other hand, having been restrained with one glass of wine, succumbed to the Espresso Martini (£8.50) which was silky smooth and very moreish…

There are many vegetarian dishes, a well put together wine list, cocktails and a kid’s menu – great to start them on their culinary Asian journey.

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local talk... east twickenham • Community Singing at ETNA Centre The therapeutic benefits of singing – and being a part of a group – are widely known and can help to combat loneliness and isolation. Which is why local Twickenham vocalist, Shelle Luscombe, set up her community singa-long group. Sessions start with a gentle warm up before Shelle guides the group through a selection of well known songs.

No singing ability needed!

Thursdays, 1.30-3.30pm, Attenborough Hall, Etna Centre. Call 07734 109 200 or visit vocaltonix.co.uk

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• Free tour of the Temperate House 12 Jan – 28 Feb

A new winter tour taking in the highlights of the newly restored Temperate House as well as the Marianne North Gallery and Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art will give you an in-depth look at the plants, pictures and personalities in Kew – and it’s free (usual admission fee).

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Daily, 12pm from Victoria Plaza. Limited spaces and registration is 15 minutes before the start. kew.org • Homebase site – 400 homes to be built I’m not sure how many people are aware that the Homebase and Pets At Home site has now been sold. It is due to be redeveloped into 400 homes – but no parking will be available to the residents living there! Which means they’re likely to be parking in the surrounding Kew roads. You can see the proposed plans for the site at avanton-manorroad.com

richmond •Local images on Facebook How have our local streets and landmarks changed over the decades and Waterloo Place, which is the centuries? pedestrian alleyway next to There are a Waitrose in Richmond, 1900. couple of great groups on Facebook which not only feature photos of places in the past, but also of locals whom you may recognise.

Both are ‘closed’ groups, which mean you need to ask to be a member, but it is a free and wonderful way to look through other people’s memories. Visit the Richmond, Surrey History and Genealogy or Richmond Historical Views pages.

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Upcoming productions The Queen of Spades Tuesday 22 January 2019 - 6.45pm Royal Opera House (Live Screening) In Tchaikovsky’s intense opera of obsession and the supernatural, Gherman (Aleksandrs Antonenko) is caught between the woman he loves and a destructive fixation.

Tickets: £15.00 (£12.50 concessions)

Don Quixote Tuesday 19 February 2019 - 7.15pm Royal Opera House (Live Screening) Love and friendship triumph in Carlos Acosta’s vibrant production of this dazzling ballet.

Tickets: £15 (£12.50 concessions)

I’m Not Running Thursday 21 February 2019 - 7.00pm NT Live (Encore Screening) An explosive new play by David Hare. When Pauline Gibson crosses paths with her old boyfriend she’s faced with an agonising decision.

La Traviata

Tickets: £12 (£10.00 concessions)

Sunday 3 February 2019 - 2.00pm Royal Opera House (Encore Screening) From the thrill of unexpected romance to a heart breaking reconciliation that comes too late.

Richard Eyre’s beautiful production provides the perfect setting for Verdi’s opera about a courtesan who sacrifices all for love.

Romeo & Juliet

Tickets: £15.00 (£12.50 concessions)

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Tuesday 11 June 2019 - 7.15pm Royal Opera House (Live Screening) Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers encounter passion and tragedy in Kenneth MacMillan’s 20th-century ballet masterpiece.

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Review Of The Year 1. When he was born in April, what position did Prince Louis of Cambridge take in the line of succession to the British throne?

2. Ingvar Kamprad, who died in January at the age of 91, is best remembered for founding which business in 1943?

3. Which country hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics?

4. After over two decades on the BBC, what was broadcast on ITV for the first time in April as part of an advert break during an episode of Britain's Got Talent?

5. In January, the results of Donald Trump's first medical since becoming US President revealed that he was taking a drug called finasteride to try to prevent what?

6. In June, which country officially lifted a ban meaning that there were no longer any countries in the world where women were forbidden to drive motor vehicles?

7. Which song did Theresa May briefly dance to as she stepped onto stage for her keynote speech at the 2018 Conservative party conference?

8. Following their wedding in May, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle became the Duke and Duchess of where?

9. In June, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, became only the second ever elected head of government to do what while in office?

10. In July, which song dropped from number one to number 97 to set a record for the fastest ever fall from the top of the UK singles charts in a single week?

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a local life...

Taking a gap year - aged 53 Despite two reconstructed knees and a spinal operation, Richmond resident Nicholas Waite decided to cycle 7,000 km from Spain to Norway

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builder who we employed to renovate our house in St Margaret’s once said: "Anything is possible if you have enough time." With those wise words resonating in my head I set off on April 6, 2018 to cycle solo the 7,000 km (4,300 miles) from Europe’s southernmost point (Tarifa in southern Spain) to its most northern point, Nordkapp in far north Norway.

'Enjoying a mature ’gap year’ from the frantic pace of the corporate world, I had decided on this trip to immerse myself in Europe at a slower pace than driving or flying and to raise as much money as possible for the Nepal Youth Foundation charity.

'My route would take me up the east coast of Spain into France and then on to Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and finally Norway. I would be on the road for 84 days, of which 73 were spent cycling.

'When I finished, the two most common questions asked were ‘what was the highlight?’ and ‘what did you think about?’. Answering the first was easy. It was the people I met.

The warmth of hospitality and generosity extended to me by complete strangers was immeasurable and without exception. As, too, was the inspiration I drew from my interaction with fellow travellers. None more so than two particular characters. One was a blind German man who, with the aid of a friend riding in front of him, was cycling a Trike (bicycle with three wheels) 500 km, ‘just because,’ he said, ‘life needs to be lived’.

'The other was a paraplegic lady who I came across in Norway. She was roller skiing down the road, pushing herself with her arms, whilst sitting atop a small platform attached to her two skis.

'Both experiences made me pause and reflect that whatever pain or tiredness I was feeling was put into context by these two.

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'And what did I think about on the trip?

Well, not a lot.

I was usually concentrating on counting the miles until the top of the next hill or concentrating on staying alive on the way back down.

But, being a keen photographer, I was always scouting the terrain for a decent photo.

'I never pondered too long on how far I had to go and nor did I get struck by the supposed ‘white light’ of revelation as to what I was going to do career wise once I finished the ride. In contrast, I

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'I found myself in an almost meditative trance most days, absorbing everything around me through sight, sound and smell...' found myself in an almost meditative trance most days, absorbing everything around me through sight, sound and smell. Lowlights were few, if any. Yes, the weather in the far north of Norway was at times challenging. but I was inside the Arctic Circle.

'Of course, none of this would have been possible without the understanding and support of my wife, Kathryn, who came out to meet me on several occasions during the ride and was there at the end when I rolled into Nordkapp in the middle of one of the fiercest storms to hit the area during the entire summer. Family and friends. The existence of both during my trip awakened me to the belief that it’s not so much the experience itself, but who you share it with that is more enduring.'

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3 Letters GOT GUT You have two minutes to find all the words of three or more letters that can be made from the GUY letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns OUR OUT are not. The 6 letter word will always be just a ROT normal everyday word.

3 letters: 14 4 letters: 9 5 letters: 2 6 letters: 1 RUG RUT

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RICHMOND in the 17th century During the 1600s, Richmond evolved from a small village into the beginnings of a thriving town

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n the early 17th century, Richmond was slowly becoming a self-contained village, though it was still dominated by Richmond Palace. James I made less use of this country palace than Elizabeth I, but both James and his son Charles I liked hunting and both created new parks for their sport, which are today known respectively as Old Deer Park and Richmond Park.

Then came the Civil War and with Parliament victorious, Charles I was executed in 1649.

Following his death, Parliament needed to raise money urgently to pay for the cost of war.

Their Commissioners sold Richmond Palace to a consortium for ÂŁ13,562.0s.6d as building materials. Parliament also gave Richmond Park to the City of London, who had to return it to Charles II when he recovered his throne.

By this time, little of Richmond Palace was left and Charles II never sought to rebuild it.

During the course of the century, Richmond began to grow into a much larger village. Its population was about 500 in 1603, but by 1703 it had grown to about 1,600. Between those dates, the number of houses almost doubled and it was not surprising that it was the building trades which employed most tradesmen - almost double the number of those employed on the river.

What is surprising is that, in 1634, there were already 10 taverns. Their popularity was possibly due to many of their customers being part of the household of Richmond Palace. Sadly, none of these taverns have survived today.

After the Civil War and Restoration, a number of rich City merchants with money to invest began to develop Richmond. One was Nathaniel Rawlins, who was responsible

'Its population was about 500 in 1603, but by 1703 it had grown to around 1,600...' for building Clarence House in the Vineyard as well as The Rosary and Hollies in Ormond Road. Another, the wonderfully named Vertue Radford, built the houses in Old Palace Terrace.

Richmond also attracted a number of well-to-do people. One of them was Colonel Washington, whose cousin had settled in Virginia and who was the great grandfather of George Washington. Another was the Earl of Carlisle, who had changed sides twice in the Civil War, but Charles II still made him an earl. Also, at this time a number of Jewish merchants settled in Richmond, including Sir Solomon de Medina, the first Jew to be knighted. His honour was all the more impressive as Jews had only been permitted to settle in England in 1656.

By 1771 Richmond’s population had expanded to nearly 3,500 and by the beginning of the 18th century, many more houses were built, transforming it from a small rural village to an elegant town.

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changing direction in your 50s It's not easy to start a new career in your 50s - but finding a new direction later in life can work, writes Kate McLelland

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urning your back on a career path you’ve worked hard to establish isn’t easy at any time of life but switching jobs in your 50s and 60s can be particularly daunting. At a time when one in four people between age 50 and the state pension age is out of work, it’s encouraging to hear about people who have successfully re-invented their careers, gaining a new lease of life.

Jo Good (pictured) is best known for presenting a successful show on BBC Radio London, but she recently took the bold decision to step away from the microphone and try her luck as a YouTube vlogger.

Vloggers (short for ‘video-bloggers’) post videos of themselves on the internet, hoping to build up an audience. While researching YouTube vloggers, Jo was struck by how few offered vlogs designed for older people. So, last year, she set up her own YouTube channel: Jo Good – Middle Aged Minx.

‘It’s the raw, unedited, rough round the edges way of recording my daily life that attracted me to vlogging,’ Jo explains. ‘I’m really trying to prove that a 63-year-old has a life worth watching.’ Although Jo’s subscribers can be counted in their thousands rather than millions, her strategy is clearly working.

Her growing list of followers – mainly aged between 50 and 70 – prove that there’s an appetite for vlogs designed to appeal to an older audience.

While Jo made a conscious decision to forge a new career, 59-year-old Matthew Holderness was forced into change when ill health meant he had to leave the teaching job he loved.

‘My condition made it hard for me to find a conventional job, so I decided to focus on my transferable skills instead,’ he says. ‘As an English teacher my work was mainly focused on creative writing, so I thought about how I could use that commercially.’ Matthew

signed up to a freelancers’ website, offering his services as a copywriter and quickly got clients. Now he works full time for a digital marketing agency.

‘Although I operate from home, I feel globally connected. It’s a very different life.’

Age discrimination in the workplace is still an obstacle, but if you are over 50 and considering a different field of work, the advice is to research your chosen path carefully, retrain if necessary and try to gain some handson experience before committing. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources available to help.

A guide to finding work at over 50 is available on the Shaw Trust’s website, while Age UK offers further guidance for older jobseekers.

Perhaps the last word should go to Debra Bednar-Clark, who left a high-profile career at Facebook to become a leadership developer and coach. ‘You are the totality of your experiences,’ she told US media site, nextavenue. ‘The key to success and fulfillment in your career is taking everything you’ve learned over the course of your life and bringing it to your next role.’ shaw-trust.org.uk/Services/Fifty-Plus ageuk.org.uk

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Only the best Colin Ferns started working for Mercedes as a 16-year-old apprentice.

Thirty-eight years later he is still passionate about them

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olin Ferns has run his own independent Mercedes service and repair shop in Richmond for 22 years. Here he talks about his love for these great cars.

Why did you first work with Mercedes?

Since I was a child I have been passionate about all mechanical things. I joined Mercedes as an apprentice and have worked exclusively with that brand ever since. It is a pleasure for me to work with a product that embodies engineering excellence in the way that Mercedes does.

We take pride in our work and can do anything from tyre pressures to engine rebuilds, accident repair and full restorations. We enjoy a worldwide reputation for our work on the ubiquitous Pagoda models.

Do you prefer working on new or old models?

Both! We are fully equipped to deal with all models, including the latest. Our technical equipment and information is leased to us

by Mercedes in Germany which enables us to keep track of any new developments such as software upgrades or recalls. Maybachs and AMG cars are consequently no problem for us.

Why do you think Mercedes owners like coming to an independent firm like yours?

The primary reasons are to save money and get a more efficient and personal service at the same time. The savvy customer realises that when they want an expensive cup of coffee, they go to CostaBuck but for a professional service at a reasonable price they come to us.

We use genuine parts which come direct from Mercedes; the only small exceptions are if we fit a repaired exchange part rather than a new one direct from Mercedes, such as a radiator.

We are unique in that we only deal in the one brand which enables us to have dedicated equipment, tooling and, most importantly, familiarity with the product to extraordinarily high levels.

Is their warranty affected by coming to you?

Not at all. Since 2003 European law has made it illegal for manufacturers to insist that you take your car to an authorised agent for servicing in order to comply with the terms of the warranty. The only condition that has to be met in order for your warranty to be unaffected is that the service(s) are carried at the prescribed times using manufacturer’s instructions and parts. Naturally, all of our customers will benefit from such service when having their cars serviced by us but at around 40% saving over main dealer prices. All services are logged on the Mercedes central database where required.

How do you compare in price?

Mercedes dealerships are currently charging £168 per hour including VAT for labour. We only charge £115.20. One lady was recently quoted £7,500 by Mercedes after mis-fuelling her car. She came to us and saved over 90%!

What is the most difficult thing about running a business in Richmond?

Space. Cars need space and space is so valuable to developers that it is impossible for us to expand due to the unavailability of viable sites. This also limits employment opportunities.

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Exercise - the most effective drug ever?

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Why not start the New Year feeling happier and healthier than you did last year? A little exercise can have huge benefits for your physical and mental health, writes Alison Runham

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f exercise were a pill, it would be one of the most cost-effective drugs ever invented,’ says health promotion consultant, Dr Nick Cavill.

That’s true, because the benefits of exercise go way beyond what many people think of as simple ‘fitness’.

Physical health benefits

Exercise can actively help you to prevent disease and debility. Research has proved that regular exercise: ► Lowers your blood pressure (and in turn lowers your risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure and kidney disease) ► Increases the mass and strength of muscle (including the heart) and cardiovascular endurance ► Increases flexibility and helps to prevent strains and injuries ► Helps regulate hormones that control your appetite, body clock, sleep and blood sugar ► Helps control weight ► Helps prevent some cancers (reducing colon cancer risk by up to 30% and breast cancer risk by up to 20%) ► Helps prevent some diseases, including Type II diabetes and Alzheimer’s (reducing dementia risk by up to 30% and delaying decline in sufferers, and reducing Type II diabetes risk by up to 50%) ► Helps strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis and osteoarthritis ► Helps you handle the physical exertion of daily activities and improves your balance, helping to prevent falls ► Helps ease pain through the release of endorphins ► Improves bowel function and helps prevent constipation ► Reduces your risk of early death from

'By reducing your risk of early death from preventable conditions and falls, exercise can increase your longevity, too...' preventable conditions and falls However, it can do a lot more than just improve your physical health.

Mental health and wellbeing benefits Regular exercise can help in many ways:

Improve your mood The endorphins released when you exercise can lift your mood and also increase your energy levels.

Increase your self-esteem Not only can exercise improve your fitness and appearance, making you feel better about yourself, it can also give you goals, a routine and a sense of achievement. These factors can work together to increase your self-esteem.

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'Ecotherapy is becoming more widely used as research proves the benefits of being out in the countryside...'

However, any exercise you do can take you away from your day-to-day concerns and give you time to focus on you, rather than your family, your work or your worries.

The need to focus on your exercise can be a welcome distraction and give your brain a break.

Improve the length and quality of your sleep Poor sleep can contribute significantly to physical health issues and depression, anxiety, poor memory and concentration. Exercise can improve your sleep patterns.

Improve your mental health Exercise is good for your mental health.

Alongside its effects on your mood, selfesteem and sleep patterns, it’s also been proven to help alleviate anxiety, stress and mild to moderate depression.

One study showed that just 10 minutes of brisk walking can increase mental alertness, energy and positivity, while another found that increasing your activity levels from zero to exercising at least three times a week can reduce your risk of depression by almost 20%.

Improve your sex life Research shows that more active men and women have more sex. By improving your selfesteem, fitness and flexibility, regular exercise may increase your desire for, and enjoyment of, sex. Studies have shown that regular exercise may enhance arousal for women and that men who exercise regularly are less likely to have problems with erectile dysfunction than men who don’t.

Give you ‘time off’ You may not think of exercise as relaxing, but it can be. Not all exercise involves getting hot, sweaty and out of breath (although you do need to do some activity every week that makes you feel this way.). Tai chi, pilates and yoga are all more relaxing forms of exercise.

Give you the chance to get outdoors Ecotherapy is becoming more widely used as research proves the benefits of being out in the countryside. You may not always be able to exercise in a rural spot but getting outside to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine is great for your mental and physical health; some sunshine is necessary for us to produce Vitamin D which, among other things, is essential for absorption of calcium and good bone health.

Put more fun in your life Experiment with different forms of exercise and you may discover one that you actually find fun, whether that’s country bike rides, Zumba or a sport. This makes exercise something you look forward to, rather than a chore.

Improve your social life and family life If you join exercise classes or activity groups, you will benefit from the positive effects that socialising can have on your health and wellbeing. There may be related social activities and you could make new friends.

You can also exercise with your family and, if you have children, becoming fitter will help you to take part in more of their fun and games. Team sports can also provide a sense of belonging and motivate you to improve and help your team become successful.

Zumba, tennis, surfing, swimming, rowing, boxing, karate, netball, pilates, ballroom dancing… there are many types of sport and exercise, so keep an open mind and try out several to find something you enjoy.

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EF MEDISPA offers a variety of unique rejuvenating, anti-ageing skin care treatments to target fine lines, wrinkles and specific skin conditions. The vast treatment menu includes bespoke facials, peels, laser and light treatments, micro needling techniques as well as injectables.

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From its first Kensington clinic, EF MEDISPA has grown into a multi-award-winning group, winning many consumer and industry awards such as the Professional Beauty, London Lifestyle and the Aesthetic Awards. Alongside the four London clinic locations in Richmond, Chelsea, Kensington and St. John’s Wood, EF MEDISPA has also launched franchise clinics in Edgbaston and Bristol. EF MEDISPA is now internationally recognised as a brand leader for anti-ageing therapies, preventative health, and the very latest in cosmetic procedures.

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Kew Fete receives a Community Heroes Award Kew Fete, which is organised by a group of local volunteers and supporters - including Living In Magazines has won a local award

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ongratulations to the Kew Fete team which has received a Community Heroes Award for their contribution to local life. The Fete will celebrate 10 years this June – continuing a tradition of a fete or fair on Kew Green which has lasted for more than 250 years.

Chairman of the Kew Fete committee, Mike Glazebrook, says: ‘How wonderful to see Kew Fete receive a Richmond upon Thames Community Heroes Award. A huge thank you goes out to all those who made it happen - our sponsors and supporters, our volunteers and

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the best committee I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Here’s looking forward to our 10th anniversary Fete on 22nd June 2019.’ kewfete.org

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Kew Park Rangers Wins Best Community Scheme at Football Business Awards 2018

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ommunity football club Kew Park Rangers FC has been named Best Community Scheme (non-premiership) at this year’s Football Business Awards; a national event which recognises and rewards the hard work that takes place in supporting the success of the game.

Established in 1999 by two local parents and a team of ten children, KPR now coaches over 700 girls, boys, youths, adults, players with disability and veterans, making us the second largest community football club in Surrey.

Award winners were determined by an illustrious judging panel and KPR were up against fantastic competition including Kick it Out, Portsmouth FC, Cardiff City and Derby County.

J-F Burford, co-founder of the club, says ‘It’s exciting to see a grassroots club win this prestigious award. We’re extremely fortunate to have so many loyal members and

dedicated volunteers, allowing KPR to provide opportunities in football for all individuals from different ethnic, social and economic backgrounds. We hope that this award will inspire more to get involved, whether that’s through playing or volunteering.’

it's a game of TWO HALVES

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hat a joy... one of the best goals I’ve seen from an Under 9 team’ was the reaction of one spectator the other day – and it was a bit good! It wasn’t the sort of spectacular strike from distance that wins ‘Goal of the Month’ – it was the way it was achieved.

Let me explain. We were in a tight game against a strong, well-organised team, the score was 1-1 and the opposition had just missed a penalty, so it was a bit tense as well.

The KPR U9s were attacking but not finding a way through a solid defence – time and again we pressed without getting anywhere.

As the opposition tried to win the ball we were forced to play it back down our left to a defender, then all the way to our keeper who switched the ball to our right-side defender. Pushing forward he passed it on to 42

a midfielder who put a precision pass through the opposition to our striker who sidestepped their defender and slotted the ball home.

Every KPR player had made a contribution to what was the winning goal.

All those weeks of coaching came together in those fleeting but very satisfying moments, it was intuitive and well executed – and yes it was a joy!

Andy Becker, Football Manager kewparkrangers.co.uk

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