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Welcome to the October 2015 issue of the New Addington Magazine! Welcome to issue no 8 … This month we welcome a selection of new businesses that support the community by advertising in the magazine. Please use their services and keep our community thriving. Are you hosting an event that would really help your neighbours and friends within New Addington? Please let me know as it is FREE OF CHARGE to promote community groups in the community section. To secure your spot in the community diary of the November 2015 issue, we need the information by Wednesday 21st October 2015 by 11am. Email me at: michelle@newaddingtonmagazine.co.uk

Have a great October 2015 x

Michellle Director & Editor

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Green Thumb

Plumbwell

Childcare

Contacts

Wayside Fish Bar

Editor: Michelle Dowling

Treats by Eden

Meridian High School

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Russell Grant Astrology

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Mastermind Business Network

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Do you want a copy of the magazine? You can grab a copy at these local Pick Up New Addington Pathfinders - Open Tue & Fri New Addington Library - Central Parade Burgess Boys Pet Care Centre - 24 Central Parade While all reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy of our content, New Addington Magazine cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions relating to editorial or advertising in this publication or for loss arising as a result. New Addington Magazine does not endorse companies, products or services that appear in the publication or on-line. The views expressed in the New Addington Magazine are not necessarily the views of the editor or publisher. No part of this publication, including pictures can be reproduced without written permission and is protected by copyright.

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CONSUMER CHAMPION Bailiffs, debt collectors and your rights. By James Walker, www.resolver.co.uk

It seems that the British public is still struggling under the burden of heavy debt. A survey at the beginning of April by the Debt Advisory Centre has found that more than a quarter of people in the UK have been contacted by debt recovery firms. And of those, many were unsure of their legal rights. Scarier still is the fact that four million of us have received a county court judgement (CCJ) or similar court decree in the past five years. A CCJ is not insignificant, either – it stays on your credit file for six years unless you repay your debt within a month. But there is hope if you’ve been unfairly treated by bailiffs or debt collectors – resolver. co.uk has just added all major bailiff and debt collectors into its system, so you can now get your complaint heard by using us! Here’s what you need to know before you start…

Bailiff or debt collector?

There are two types of firms that could turn up at your door: a bailiff or a debt collector. If they are a debt collector, they have no powers to enforce the debt. If a bailiff turns up they will need to announce themselves as a bailiff. There are three types of bailiffs: • County Court • Certified • Private

If your debt is unsecured (e.g. a credit card, overdraft, or mobile phone bill) your creditors cannot send bailiffs, but they can send a doorstep collector. If they do come to your door, then ask them to leave and request that they contact you by letter only. 6

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Your debt can be passed to a debt collection agency, but they do not have any more powers than the firm to whom you owe money. The company can approach the courts and apply for a county court judgement. The court will set repayment terms for the debt. Once set, it is important that you adhere to these terms.

A Warrant

A bailiff must ensure that a legal professional collects the debt, known as a warrant of execution, allowing the bailiff to recover goods to pay the judgement plus any fees or court costs. The warrant can only be issued if a related county court judgement (CCJ) payment has been missed.

Notice

You do not have to open the door to a bailiff, but once the door is open, they may attempt to force their way past to gain ‘walking possession’ of goods in your house, car or place of business. At this point they can take control of your goods, although they may still leave them in your property. The only bailiffs who can force entry are County Court bailiffs.

What is a debt collector?

If you have missed between three and six payments, you could be deemed to be in default on your original agreement. Interest can continue to be added to your account and the money debited from the related accounts.

If a warrant has been issued, then the court will have to give you seven days’ notice in writing that bailiffs will be visiting your home. If you receive such a notice, contact the court immediately and request an N245 form. The form allows you to suspend the visit or to renegotiate any repayments, but you should act immediately.

When can they force entry?

In most circumstances bailiffs cannot force entry to your home – including with eviction orders, persistent unpaid court fines or unpaid taxes. These can be issued by High Courts, County Courts or Magistrates’ Courts. In normal situations, bailiffs have the right of peaceful entry, meaning they cannot break

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glass or doors, but they can gain access through an open window, door or climb over a fence. If it is a peaceful entry, then you do not have to let the bailiff into your home. Once the firm has entered your home, they can come back at any time and collect the goods.

Levying of goods

A bailiff is allowed to levy your goods i.e. to seize, secure and then sell to recover the debt. The goods will be sold at a fraction of the cost than they were purchased for. The bailiffs are allowed to take sufficient goods to cover the cost of the debt – although it’s worth remembering. The bailiffs should take an inventory of the goods. After the goods are removed, they should leave a formal notice, called the ‘notice after entry’ or ‘taking control of goods’.

What a bailiff cannot take

The bailiff cannot take items that are not owned by the debtor – ‘tools of the trade’ (but only up to the value of £1350) – which are used for you to earn a living and basic essentials such as a bed. You are required to prove that the goods belong to someone else.

letter so that you have a written copy. If you are complaining because they have taken too many goods, or the goods weren’t yours you must contact the bailiff firm within seven days. The bailiff must then contact the creditor within three days to seek their opinion. The creditor then has seven days in which to decide whether or not the goods were taken unlawfully. If the creditor decides the goods were taken unlawfully, then they will be returned, but if your complaint is rejected, then you will need to go to the court to appeal the decision. If it is your local council, then complain to their legal department, or if it’s national insurance debt, complain to the HMRC National Insurance Contributions Office. You can also make a complaint to the court. For High Court Enforcement complaints, you should complain to High Court Enforcement Officers’ Association (HCEOA). For county courts, complain to bailiff manager at the court and for magistrates courts to the clerk of the court.

Where can they remove the goods?

A bailiff can take goods from your home, where you run your business or a public highway. If they want to take goods from anywhere else, then court permission is required, specifying the premises and must be included in the court order. If you live in a flat share, only goods from a room used exclusively by you can be removed.

Controlled goods agreement

This is an agreement where you authorise that the goods are taken away and sold. At this point the ownership of the goods transfers from you to the bailiff. As the goods are now the property of the bailiff, they can then be removed at anytime. These goods can be left at your property if you honour the agreement to pay off the debt. The agreement does not have to be written and can be verbal.

Complaining about bailiffs

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Welcome to the October 2015 issue Hello everyone, I am still in Carnival mode and cannot believe that it is October already. Happy Birthday to the New Addington Magazine. We did celebrate our first year anniversary on the 1st October although it was a quiet affair with tea and cake rather than a big party, we still marked the day the bright pink magazine hit New Addington. It has been such an exciting year meeting so many inspirational people within the community. We are genuinely touched by the your support and look forward to another year of collaborations and raising the profile of New Addington. Every month we uncover another amazing group providing a service to the community and I call them my community angels. They keep me updated with the latest news & gossip by providing regular news on what community groups are doing and we support them by promoting their group or event in the magazine for FREE. If you do want to contribute towards the news I would love to hear from you. I am always happy to receive your thoughts and suggestions on content and features for future issues. You can call me on 07946 891705 or email your details to: michelle@newaddingtonmagazine.co.uk I especially want to show my appreciation for the businesses that continue to advertise with us, without you there would be no pink magazine! You can also show your appreciation by using their services or products, see the complete list on the Index page 36.

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I hope you enjoy the special features in this issue and please try the services of our new advertisers, especially pop along to Treats by Eden and have a Pink Lady smoothie or anything else from their menu is just as yummy. Plumbwell in Fieldway are now opened from 7am. Don’t miss out on a 10% discount when you spend £10 or more at Wayside Fish Bar until the 31st Oct 15. Advertising in the New Addington Magazine starts from as a little as £36 + VAT per month and all you have to do is give me a call on 07946 89170 and I will do the rest.. We also deliver leaflets along with the Magazine and this starts from £40 + VAT per 1,000 with a min order of 3,000. Your message will be hand delivered to 6,500 homes & businesses, with another 500 copies available from pick up points reaching an audience of 20k readers. Please pop along to our facebook page to follow our recent news and updates at www.facebook.com/newaddingtonmagazine and follow us on twitter where we regularly retweet information for local businesses who support the community. Twitter: @NewAddingtonMag Lets get #NewAddington trending on twitter :)

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Mickleham Cars has joined forces with ADDINGTON CARRIAGE John and the other drivers are now working with Addington Carriage so you will still see some of your favourite driving companions.

We aim to provide a service based on old fashioned values • Mini Cabs • Mini Buses • Seaports • Airport

• Excursions • Business Trips • Weddings • Special Occasions

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Childcare

This is an important warning for anyone who pays for childcare. There are major changes due to take place to the system this year – and you need to decide rather soon how they affect you. If you leave it too By Martin Lewis late, you could miss out on thousands of pounds. @MoneySavingExpert This is an important warning for anyone who pays for childcare. There are major changes due to take place to the system this year – and you need to decide rather soon how they affect you. If you leave it too late, you could miss out on thousands of pounds. Are you eligible for childcare tax credits? The most important start point is to check if you’re entitled to what’s technically called the ‘Childcare Element of Working Tax Credit’ – this is NOT the same as Child Tax Credit. You can usually claim it for children up to age 15, provided you pay for approved (Ofsted or equivalent) childcare. Sadly the eligibility criteria are very complex. So I’ve tried to distil it in a simple rule of thumb: ‘if you’re a single parent working 16+ hours a week, or a couple BOTH working 16+ hours a week, and your total household income is under £46,000, you should definitely check out if you’re entitled.’ Please read this carefully – I’m not saying you are entitled, just that it is worth checking, as this is big money. The average pay out is around £60/week. That’s over £3,000/year. If you’re not entitled to tax credits, decide now which other scheme works for you This is where everything is changing. If you’re eligible for tax credits, you’re likely to be better off getting that. If not, there are other schemes to look at. This autumn, the new ‘tax-free childcare’ scheme launches and the current childcare vouchers scheme that lets many pay for childcare from their pre-tax income will close for new applicants. So if you’re eligible for vouchers, but won’t be for the new scheme, get in quick. - New tax-free childcare scheme: If you’re a single parent who works, or a couple where BOTH work, and you each earn under £150,000, for every 80p you put in a new childcare account, the government will add 20p on 12 The New Addington Magazine

top which can be used to pay for Ofsted approved (or equivalent) childcare for under-12s. The maximum the Government will contribute is £2,000 per child per year. Most childminders, after-school clubs are Ofsted approved, as are many nannies. Current childcare voucher scheme. Here you usually trade in your pre-tax salary for vouchers. For example, a basic-rate taxpayer can swap £1,000 of salary, which after tax and National Insurance is only £700ish in your pay packet, for £1,000 in childcare vouchers. So you’re up £300 per £1,000. The maximum you can get is £55/week per year per parent, which would be a gain of £930 for a basic-rate taxpayer. Any parent can do this, even if their partner doesn’t work, provided your employer offers it (many do, but many don’t). Yet if you’re not signed up to this by the time the new scheme starts, you can’t do it after. So if it’s right for you – sort it soon. Tax-free childcare vs childcare vouchers. If you’re a couple where only one works, the vouchers win hands down, as you won’t be eligible for the new scheme. Plus, if your childcare costs are low, it’s likely vouchers win due to the tax and National Insurance savings. Yet for the self-employed, those whose firms don’t offer the vouchers, or those with more than one child and high childcare costs, the new scheme wins. This is just the tip of the iceberg – full analysis of which wins at mse.me/childcare. What about free childcare for three and four year-olds? The Government have announced plans to give working parentswiththreeandfour-year-olds30hoursoffreechildcare per week. If made law, pilot schemes will start in Sep 2016, though there’s scepticism about whether it’s deliverable. Yet already for at least 38 weeks a year (each week of the school year), if you’ve a three or four-year-old, you’re entitled to 15 hours a week of free childcare. Families with a low income may also get free early education for two-year-olds.

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Contact your local council to check if your child qualifies at (a good place to start is gov.uk/find-free-early-education). If they do, go to finder.familyandchildcaretrust.org for info on which childcare providers you can use under the scheme. You then liaise directly with the provider to get the free childcare. Is there help for paying for summer schools? If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got older children and work, check whether there are any summer schools in your area that they can go to. Some schools, community centres and youth groups have their own schemes. Most are Ofsted (or equivalent) registered, so if you pay for them, you qualify for childcare tax credit or you can use childcare vouchers to pay for them.

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Fish & Chips at it’s best in Fieldway

Eddie and his wife are focussed on providing a great meal with the finest ingredients available Eddie and his family have been passionate about Fish & Chips since 1958. They were born into the tradition and are still passionate about keeping the tradition alive. When they took over the “Wayside Fish Bar” they had to work extremely hard to re-establish the Fish & Chip shop at Fieldway in New Addington. They use the best quality Groundnut Oil for frying and when you taste the chips you will definitely notice the difference, they are AMAZING!

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Service Phone in your orders for collection They cater for private or business parties The Extensive Menu The menu covers everything from traditional fish & chips to veggie burgers, including freshly cooked rotisserie chicken (not frozen), meals for kids and you also have a choice of the size of fish you would like for dinner! Best Sellers (All Freshly Cooked) - Traditional Fish & Chips - Chicken Fillets - Quarter Pounder Burgers are 100% Beef My recommendation is the very large Chicken Burger in a bun with a very generous portion of yummy chips! Exceptional value for money and very popular with their 100’s of regulars.

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Take advantage of a Free Trial at your local Kumon study centre The Kumon Biggin Hill Study Centre offers individualised worksheet-based maths and English study programmes which are tailored to all ages and abilities. Established for over 50 years, the Kumon programmes enable children to develop their study skills and confidently tackle advanced work. Kumon develops children through the acquisition of independent learning skills, rather than teaching in the conventional sense. Through daily study of the Kumon programmes, your child will develop the ability to learn for themselves so they do not become dependent on – or limited by – the skills and knowledge of others. At Kumon, we have a desire to create a generation of confident, independent learners who take pride in their studies. The primary aim of the Kumon Method is to develop independent learning skills. The individualised programmes enable students to progress to an advanced level, at their own pace, ensuring they maximise their ability and begin to

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realise their unlimited potential. Kumon Educational is the UK’s largest supplementary education provider, with over 70,000 students studying at more than 650 study centres. The Biggin Hill Study Centre is offering a two-week Free Trial (14 days) for new students enrolling between Monday 21 September and Saturday 31 October. Take advantage of this opportunity and find out what your child can achieve through the Kumon Maths and English Programmes. Classes are held at St Mark’s Church Hall, Church Road, Biggin Hill on: Mondays (3.30pm - 5.15pm) and Fridays (4pm - 5.30pm) For more information, contact: Lisa Davies on 01959 422422 email bigginhill@kumoncentre.co.uk

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“We felt like part of the family. We are recommending the school to my children’s friends.”

Open Evening 2015

“It was excellent. The guides were fantastic.”

On Wednesday 23rd September we had a very successful Open Evening to showcase our amazing students, excellent teachers and a taster of the marvellous learning experiences available to all our students. Over seventy of our students and all of our staff came together to make the evening a fantastic and enjoyable event for all of our many visitors. You could feel the ‘buzz’ inside all areas of the school with lots of fun, challenging and engaging activities to get involved with. We hope the following quotes from visitors that attended the evening will prove what an amazing evening it was for the school and the local community.

If you missed the evening and cannot attend our Open Mornings feel free to contact the school via: email: tours@meridianhigh.london telephone: 01689 842545

to book a bespoke tour

“We were really impressed. We don’t want to look anywhere else. We are applying now.” “We don’t need to attend Open Morning; we are very happy and have already applied.” “We were particularly impressed with Science and Spanish.” “We were really surprised with what we saw. We had heard bad things about the school in the past but is was really different to what we expected.” “The school has turned itself around.” “The teachers were so friendly.” “My child was so excited with the thought of going to your school." “Good range of activities and lesson, looking forward to joining.”

Lucy’s recipe corner Wrap base pizza

Get the oven on first so that it heats up to 180°C and grease up or line a large baking tray. Bake the wrap(s) at a medium temperature for around 10 minutes and flip over halfway through so that the wrap goes slightly crispy. INGREDIENTS per person

1 tortilla (wrap) per person 5 tablespoons of chopped tomatoes Sprinkle of dried herbs 1 small sliced onion 1 handful of grated cheese

Take it out of the oven and cover with the tomato. Sprinkle the rest of the toppings over the top and finish off with the cheese. Pop the wrap(s) back in the oven for a further 5 minutes or so until the cheese has nicely melted.

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PLOT

Benefits of Garlic As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler the focus on your vegetable plot starts to turn from growing and harvesting, into clearing and tidying. Time spent on clearing and preparing your beds now will pay dividends next year. Make the most of the autumn sunshine to get compost dug into bare beds and you’ll have saved yourself hours of work on those chilly Spring days. Jobs for October:Make sure that plenty of sun can get to your pumpkins in order to get them ripe in time for Halloween. Plant garlic, shallots and Japanese onions. Leaving dead seed heads etc. on your flower borders will provide valuable food and shelter for garden wildlife over winter, as will leaving an undisturbed log or two. Build a rough shelter in a quiet corner and you might get a hedgehog move in! If you get lots of fallen leaves on your plot don’t waste them. Make a bin from chicken wire attached to 4 posts. Fill this with the leaves and they will rot down to give you sweet-smelling black leaf mould in one to two years time.

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October is a good month for taking stock of how things have gone this year and starting to make plans for what you will grow in the future. Removing spent crops exposes slugs and other such pests to birds and other garden friendly wildlife. It also gives you the chance to look after your soil and assess how the space will be used next. Crop rotation is important so if the space is to remain bare over winter it may be wise to make notes about what grew where this season. Add matter from your compost heap to newly cleared areas, either digging it in, or leaving a layer on the top where the worms will gradually incorporate it into the deeper soil over winter. If the soil is heavy leaving it bare will enable frosts to help break it up. Our soil is lighter and benefits from being covered over - we use flattened cardboard boxes which protect from the rain and also help keep the weeds at bay. You may think that it’s all too late in the year to be planting, but there are some crops that definitely need to be thought of now, and others that, given an early start now, will benefit next Spring.

and with just a small amount of space you can grow enough to see you through the whole year! Now is definitely the time to order your garlic bulbs and they can be planted anytime between now and Christmas, but preferably not when the soil is too wet. Rather than planting all the garlic together it may pay to spread it around the plot as the strong smell can be an aid in keeping pests such as the carrot root fly away from other crops. Each garlic bulb should be separated into individual cloves and the cloves are planted with the pointed end uppermost, just below the surface, leaving about 4 inches between each one. They like well drained soil and you’ll be pleasantly surprised in the long winter days to see their green tips creeping upwards. Each clove matures into a whole new bulb. The traditional time for harvesting garlic is in June, on the longest day of the year and if properly dried and stored it will keep right through the winter. Would you like some fresh, tender, young, peas early in the Spring next year? Look out for hardy varieties that can be planted now. They can be overwintered and are able to withstand the frosts, though protection with a cloche will be appreciated. We will be starting ours in pots to keep in the polytunnel over winter ready for early planting next season.

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DESSERT PARLOUR Treats by Eden is a family owned business,perfectly situated in the middle of central parade. The new shop was fully refurbished by Derek Wilson-Laing and run by wife Pauline and daughters Justine and Eden who the shop is named after. They have a great team of staff that make you feel really welcome and serve the most delicious Treats ! The “Dessert Parlour” caters for everyone and is a big hit with families as the kids love the freshly prepared milkshakes made with real chocolate bars & fresh fruit!! My favourite is

dairy milk chocolate with fresh strawberries and has been named the “Pink Lady” The menu is full of naughty but nice Treats including, waffles, crepes, cakes, deluxe milkshakes, smoothies, hot & cold drinks and a great selection of light lunches & snacks. If you fancy something spicy then try the Jerk Chicken & Rice with coleslaw or a side salad.

Treat yourself :)

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FOR October

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By Astrologer Russell Grant

You'll have to make a choice between your personal and professional lives as October begins. It's simply not realistic to spend every spare moment at work. You may not realise it, but you cease being productive when you focus for too long on certain tasks. Make more time for fun, even at the risk of irritating your boss. The New Moon on the 13th forces you to become more giving. Lately, you've been so focused on your own needs that you have forgotten those of your best friend, lover, or business partner. You'll have a lovely opportunity to make amends during the second half of the month. Be sure to take your friend to a glittering social event. Keep the spotlight firmly trained on your partner. The Full Moon on the 27th puts a big beauty of a bonus in your bank balance. Use some of this money for a new computer or phone system. Love is in the air throughout early October. If you're single, you will meet someone special at a cultural, religious, or educational institution. Are you already in a relationship? Don't be surprised when your partner gives you a beautiful gift. There has never been a better time for the two of you to go on an overseas trip. The New Moon on the 13th warns against accepting a work assignment. If this offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. The last thing you need is to get yourself into a state, trying to please an impossible client. Hold out for someone who has a better professional track record. Money from a lawsuit or court settlement will help make ends meet in the second half of the month. Good news about a contract or partnership is music to your ears on the 27th, when the Full Moon brings emotional and financial support. Resist the urge to pressure your romantic partner into making a decision on early October. If you keep pressing your point, a terrible argument will erupt. You won't have much time for domestic chores during the first half of the month. It may be best to hire someone to clean your place, do repairs, or run some errands. The New Moon on the 13th will spark an intense flirtation. Although your playful banter is stimulating, you won't want to pursue a serious relationship with this joker. Beware of devoting all of your time to a child or lover in the second half of the month, or friends will become resentful. Strive for a better balance in your private life. The Full Moon on the 27th will shed light on a secret. At long last, you will be able to understand why the object of your affection has been behaving in such a mysterious fashion. Don't let family comment on your personal life in the early days of October. You need to set a firmer boundary here. Your needs are distinctly different from those of your relatives. The sooner they learn this, the easier it will be to get along. Use your organisational skills to help your best friend, lover, or business partner throughout the first half of the month. The two of you make a terrific team. The New Moon on the 13th forces you to adopt another approach where a household matter is concerned. It may be necessary to find another place to live. Alternatively, you might have to sell a property for less than you expected. Your love life takes an exciting turn during the second half of October. It will be virtually impossible to resist your allure. A group endeavour comes to a successful conclusion on the 27th, setting off a glamorous string of parties. Be honest about your feelings at the start of October, or problems will arise on the work front. If you find a colleague's behaviour annoying, say so. You can't afford to suffer in silence any longer. Don't be surprised if you are transferred to a much better division on or around the 11th. The New Moon on the 13th forces you to apologise for an angry outburst. There's no excuse for making cruel personal remarks, even when you've been provoked. The second half of the month finds you spending more quality time at home. Being surrounded by your family makes you feel grounded. True, your relatives can drive you up the wall at times, but they also make you feel loved and needed. Let them lavish you with affection. The Full Moon on the 27th finds you getting an award or promotion for a job well done. Get ready for your close up. Drop your brand onto 7,000 door mats with the New Addington Magazine

Someone will pressure you to make a purchase you can't afford in early October. Keep your money safe in the bank. You won't get much sympathy from loved ones during the first half of the month, perhaps because you're being too pushy. Try to relax and enjoy life. The minute you loosen up, good fortune will find you. You'll be offered a well paid post on or around the 13th, courtesy of the New Moon. Think twice before accepting this offer, because there will be hidden strings attached. You may be better off making the best of existing resources. Your sex appeal is red hot during the second half of the month. Use it to your advantage. This is the perfect time to seduce someone who you've always fancied. The Full Moon on the 27th brings the successful conclusion of a legal matter. It looks like you'll be awarded a handsome settlement. A power struggle between you and a relative will erupt in early October. You'll have to set some firm boundaries if this relationship will continue. There is a good chance you might have to part ways, thanks to your family member's insistence on poking their nose into your private business. Friends and relatives will be very upset by this turn of events, but it can't be helped. The New Moon on the 13th marks an unexpected conflict with someone you thought was an ally. No matter how you try to explain your actions, you will be painted as a villain. Take this opportunity to go off on your own and think about your options. It may be time to put your own needs first, instead of waiting on everybody else. Fortunately, the Full Moon on the 27th poses a wonderful opportunity to satisfy your sensual side. Go for a spa treatment or enjoy a gourmet meal. Early October finds you engaged in a pointless argument with an authority figure. Save yourself valuable time and energy by walking away from this conflict. You'll have to abide by some pointless rules and regulations, but it can't be helped. Fortunately, an influential friend will come to your rescue at the eleventh hour. Be sure to send a lavish gift as thanks for this gesture. The New Moon on the 13th makes it difficult to rest and relax. You'll have to set some firm boundaries with colleagues who think they can invade your privacy whenever they want. Put a bold plan into action on the 16th. A business executive will be impressed by your initiative and offer you a position in their organisation. The Full Moon on the 27th finds you falling deeper in love with the object of your affection. This is a great time to give your partner a beautiful gift that symbolises your devotion. The opening days of October are ideal for self promotion. Whether you're trying to get a first date or courting a potential client, draw attention to your accomplishments. It will be difficult to get help from family on the 7th, when you'll be bogged down with work responsibilities. Relatives and roommates will resist your efforts to redistribute jobs. Things will go more smoothly on the 11th, when your powers of persuasion are at an all time high. The New Moon on the 13th warns against cancelling a social engagement. Make an extra effort to attend a birthday celebration or an anniversary party, or you will cause great offense. The Full Moon on the 27th marks the successful culmination of a job. People will be very impressed with the results. Prepare for an uptick in business as October turns to November. It may be necessary to hire more staff to keep up with all of the orders. Work will be a tremendous source of pressure at the beginning of October. It's important to have an outlet for your anxieties. Try to get a little exercise each day, even if it's only taking a brisk walk at lunch. Your boss will be able to help if you explain your frustrations. You'll have a marvellous opportunity to uplift and inspire people on the 11th, so long as you push past your initial shyness. The New Moon on the 13th attracts a job assignment that sounds too good to be true. You're better off turning down this offer, as it will involve a lot of work for very little pay. The second half of October will be difficult for work, but wonderful for love. If you're single, sign up for an advanced course on your favourite subject. You're sure to meet someone special this way. The Full Moon on the 27th brings favourable publicity for a creative project. Vicious rumours will be circulating in early October. Don't jump to any conclusions; wait for the facts to arrive. Relationships could get stressed and strained around the 11th, due to a demanding social schedule. You might want to opt to stay away from big crowds on this day, spending time on a solitary hobby instead. Friends will make a lot of demands on you at this time and it's important to maintain your sanity. The New Moon on the 13th brings disappointing news about a legal matter. It looks like you'll have to cut your losses. Dwelling on your heartache will only compound the problem. Fortunately, an attentive lover is poised to relieve you of some heavy burdens during the second half of October. The Full Moon on the 27th brings a satisfying conclusion to a household or family matter. This is a great time to buy or sell property. You'll be very busy with work during the beginning of October. Unfortunately, some friends will resent your absence from parties and get togethers. To add insult to injury, a romantic partner expresses dismay at your jam packed schedule. No matter what you do, it seems to disappoint someone. Your powers of persuasion will be strong on the 11th. This is a good time to explain the situation to your nearest and dearest. The New Moon on the 13th sparks a power struggle over joint finances. You might have to enlist the aid of a lawyer to get money that is due to you. Patience and persistence will win the day. Just keep filling out paperwork and showing up to hearings. Eventually, you will get restitution. The second half of the month is ideal for scheduling a long distance trip. Be sure to check your messages throughout the day on the 27th, when the Full Moon will bring exciting news

Speaking up for local businesses come rain or shine

By Ken Burgess, Chair CPBP and New Addington BID

The New Addington Business Improvement District (BID) Board takes seriously its responsibility to represent the concerns of local businesses to the Council and other public agencies. area late at night and the potential hazards this may bring. As the BID Board Chair, Ken makes time to be in dialogue with local Councillors, Police and Fire Service officers and representatives from the Safer Neighbourhood and AntiSocial Behaviour teams to ensure the point of view of local traders is heard. Said Ken: “We all want the same thing in the end; a clean, safe and welcoming environment The Central Parade Business Partnership (CPBP) on the Parade, where local people can do their BID team has developed a reputation for working shopping or use the amenities free from hassle and positively with the Council, Fire and Police services nuisance and traders can focus on their business.” to deal with a range of local issues. They discuss isKey concerns for the BID Board are issues of parking sues together quickly and sensitively to agree soluand access, cleanliness, safety and security. With this in tions that work for residents and local traders alike. mind, the CPBP recently presented the views of traders As an example, Ken Burgess, Chair of the CPBP BID on the Market square Board, joined with the public realm proposals Fire Service and local to local authority officers Councillor colleagues “This is local partnership working in action.” responsible for traffic on the recent inspecenforcement. tion visit to support local traders affected by the arson attacks to the rear Many of the improvements seen with regard to parking, of shop premises on Central Parade. He commented: rubbish collection, anti-social behaviour, safety and security on Central Parade have been influenced by representations “Businesses may not always appreciate how much made by the CPBP on behalf of BID members. A recent the BID business partnership is doing on their behalf success is the introduction of a rubbish removal service behind the scenes. Our members are the eyes and ears for residents to reduce fly-tipping outside business of the Parade. We constantly champion the interests of premises in the Parade. The Council, BID and contractors local traders as part of the public realm and regeneraworked together to get the right solution for all parties. tion developments in New Addington. When necessary we also alert local Councillors and officials on individual Said Helen Mason; Business Adviser to the New incidents and events.” Addington BID: As an example, at its recent meeting the BID “The CPBP is spot-on in championing the needs Board made representations to the Police and local of local business. This is exactly the role of the BID in authority on behalf of local shopkeepers and customers presenting a strong business voice. The authorities then regarding the recent the increase in incidence of have an ‘ear to the ground’ and intelligence to hand to unaccompanied children in shops along the Parade and inform their decisions and to help ensure the right plans the associated anti-social behaviour affecting traders. and solutions are put in place. This is local partnership They also shared concerns over the increased incidence working in action.” of dangerous (under-age) driving in the Central Parade Alongside their programme of improvement works, business support and events, the BID team also works behind the scenes, alerting the authorities as early as possible to hazards, issues and concerns that may have an adverse impact on local trade.

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Meeting the challenge of the online shopping revolution

By Ken Burgess, Chair CPBP and New Addington BID

Our Experience in Central Parade Savvy traders on Central Parade know that their greatest competition is located, not necessarily the nearest high

street, but on the nearest smartphone, pc, laptop or tablet. When 80% of adults in the UK go online every day and ordering shopping from the comfort of our bed, sofa, train or bus is just a few clicks away, street-based retailers need to develop an online presence and keep up to speed with the ever-changing world of technology and digital media. That’s why the Central Parade Business Partnership (CPBP) recently commissioned a pilot programme of digital skills, social media and online marketing for local businesses. Said Ken Burgess, Chair of the CPBP and New Addington BID: “Most of our local traders, no matter what their product or sector, have experienced an impact on their sales due to the increase in web shopping. Unfortunately many of us don’t think we have the time, skills or confidence to take advantage of online marketing and digital technology to fight back.” Ken continued: “The CPBP highlighted digital technology and online marketing and communications as a skills gap for many of the Central Parade small businesses and so the BID Board agreed to fund a pilot programme from funds raised through the BID levy”.

advice and help. This was a really good programme. I’d really recommend it. If we can do it; anyone can.” (Denise Lyons; Bloomin’ Lovely Florist). Helen Mason, Business Adviser to the BID; who developed the programme with Shalina is very proud of the pilot and the feedback from participants; “When time is money, it was important for the BID that the programme made a real difference and that each businesses got some quick wins. Shalina provided a tailored solution that took account of the needs and requirements of each business. She took her expertise into the shops at times that suited the owner managers and planned each sessions to accommodate the skills and confidence level of each participant. Each business has developed their online journey and made practical changes that we hope will give them a competitive advantage and help them connect with new customers.” “Shalina was very approachable and extremely professional. We are planning to incorporate her advice as part of our store refit and online relaunch.” (Ersan Mehmet Oval Cleaners) The BID would like to thank Shalina for her enthusiasm and expertise in supporting New Addington Small businesses. We wish her and her Skillsmaze© programme every success in the future.

The New Addington BID © programme was delivered by Shalina Alabaksh, Director of Skillsmaze©. Shalina has a retail background based at Selfridges, London and Yves Saint Laurent Variation, Paris. This is a tested programme adapted to the requirements of New Addington retailers. The programme included in-shop visits, self- paced learning using the Skillsmaze workbooks and 1:1 mentoring sessions taking advantage of Shalina’s expertise and observations.

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IT’S ALL CHILDS PLAY Have an 'incy-wincy' bit of fun this Halloween By Sue Gascoyne

With autumn half term just around the corner and Halloween well on its way, now is the perfect time to fuel children's imagination with some spooky stories, creepy crafts and 'spooktacular' activities. With a bit of inventiveness, Halloween provides rich opportunities for capitalising on children’s interests to get them involved in exploration, reading, art and crafts. Halloween is great for unlocking children's imagination with storytelling and watching them thrive on its magical spookiness. One book that is perfect for Halloween and beyond is Aaaarrgghh, Spider, by Lydia Monks. Not only does it provide inspiration for spooky activities, but it’s also available (see stockists list) complete with an adorable fabric spider, sensory-rich web and wealth of fun activity ideas to really spark children's creativity. Children will love this story about a clever and charming spider whose only mission is to be part of the family she shares a house with. The book follows her quest to be loved and sees her put outside time and again and even flushed down the plughole as the clever spider tries to convince them that she’ll make a perfect pet. Spiders are almost guaranteed to cause a scream or two and children are naturally inquisitive, so why not capitalise on this by trying the following hands-on fun activity ideas this Halloween: 

Hide plastic or rubber spiders in trays of sand, shredded paper, dried couscous or pasta for children to have fun finding them with brushes, spoons and tongs.

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Create 3D spider webs by sticking uncooked spaghetti to card and decorate using glitter or string for the thread.

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Make magic spiders and spider web pictures by drawing on white paper with white candle wax and painting over with black paint to reveal a creepy surprise.

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Make spooky spiders to hide in the garden or hang from trees where they will only become visible at night. Get some small cardboard boxes and add eight legs made from strips of cereal card or plastic cups. Paint them black. Make two holes for the eyes and one for the mouth on one side. Attach a loop of card to the top of the box to hang from a tree branch. Snap a glow bracelet to activate and place one inside each box, then sit back and wait as a crowd of spooky eyed spiders comes to life!

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Make a spider themed tea by cutting up peppers and carrots into crudité sticks and arranging around a tub of hummus or other dip with olive eyes. Alternatively provide children with flour tortillas or crackers for them to create their own savoury spiders using ham, olives, cheese and salad.

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Children will love making gingerbread spiders to decorate with icing with sweets for eyes.

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Why not take some tasty treats to neighbours as a lovely alternative to Trick or Treating?

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End the day with spooky spider broth - hot chocolate decorated with cream, mini marshmallow eyes and biscuit or sweetie legs.

There’s no doubt that Halloween is a sure-fire hit with children. Their imagination can be brought to life through story-telling, fun games, spooky activities and food, so indulge your senses and have some fun planning a wealth of spidery fun. Stockists: Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.playtoz.co.uk Sue is a published author and educational consultant. She is the founder of Play to Z Ltd, specialist providers of award winning Sensory Play resources. For fun sensory play activities, Sue’s latest research, resources, training or therapeutic play services go to: www.playtoz.co.uk sue@playtoz.co.uk 01206 796722

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Frances explained that she started Fairhands in 2008 after thirty years working as a physiotherapist in both the NHS and private sector. She has seen a gap in the market in that most physiotherapy practices do not have the time, or resources, to make home visits especially for the elderly.

I have been able to invest in physiotherapy equipment, which has definitely increased the numbers of patients being treated. Additionally I have now taken on a second part-time physiotherapist. The loan has also supported our development of digital patients records thereby maximising patient confidentiality and staff time efficiency.’ Frances went on to say, “ I have found Keith and John to be really encouraging and professional with lots of practical advice. They get you to think through your ideas and, most crucially, actually put them into action ” CASE STUDY: Provided by GLE Frances Lamberth

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