Omni Local Kingston Mothers Day 2016 by Omni Local

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Kingston Upon Thames Issue No. 40

Mother’s Day Edition THIS MONTH • Ways for you to Treat Mum • Easter Fun • Check out this month’s Competition!

It’s our 4th Birthday!!

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WE’RE CELEBRATING! Omni Local is officially 4 years old! - Thank you to everyone who has given Omni Local support for the past four years!

Contents:

We will be marking this moment as a huge milestone in the direction and future of Omni, and we have plenty up our sleeves to make sure we make it for many more years to come. Firstly, we can officially announce that we are launching our Directory! Please visit www. omnilocal.co.uk/directory to see what I have been talking about for such a long time. We are very excited to help local businesses in our area! Please take a look at our advert on page 26. Please leave any feedback if you have used any of the local businesses services! You may also be hearing about our new business to business Networking, starting after Easter. If you own your own business, and would like to know more, please call me on 07898 870 870. Yet again, we have many reasons why you should read through Omni local. We have our food competition on page 40 and several new advertisers. A huge thank you to Bathstone Garden Rooms on Page 30, Tolworth Fencing on page 42, and returning we have Kingston Junior Drama Company on page 10, and to celebrate a week of LIVE broadcasts we have Kingston Green Radio. Tune in to 87.9 FM until 6th of March or see their advert on page 10. I’d also like to wish all the Mums out there a Happy Mother’s Day! Read on to find all sorts of ideas on how to spoil your Mum this month - she deserves a treat! Finally, I will close by saying thank you! Without our readers and you using the local businesses in Omni Local, we would not be here today. I hope you have enjoyed our 4 year journey as much as we have, and may we continue to grow with your support! Kind regards, John

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Local Business Focus Rossella Pagano - Klicksmart Photography

Community Section This Months Charity – Momentum Community Person - Cllr Roy Arora Kingston Police Advice A Brief History of the Lovekyn Chapel

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Gardening Section Gardening Tips for the Month

Learning Section Advice from NumberWorks’n’Words

DIY Section Jobs to do Around the Home

Cooking Corner This Month’s EatWright Recipe

Motoring Section Car Care Advice

Health and Fitness PhysioExtra

Beauty Section JinnyBeauty

This Months Special Feature Things to do in March

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Places to Go Rose Theatre Listings Local Events At the Cinema – Goosebumps Out Now on DVD – Spectre

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Local Trades Section Use One of our Excellent Local Trades

Business Section Words from David Wimblett - 7 Training Goddards Resident Accountant

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Finance Section Advice from Foster Denovo

Property Section Advice from Lucie White & Company

Games & Puzzles Section Crossword Sudoku Word Search Monthly Competition & Review

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LOCAL JOBS

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LOCAL BUSINESS

This section is all about local business owners who support Omni Local. This month I am talking to talented photographer, (and Omni cover provider) Rossella Pagano of Klicksmart Photography!

Supplied by: Rossella Pagano Klicksmart Photography

Q1: Hi Rossella, could you please give our readers a little information about Klicksmart? A1: Klicksmart Photography is a photography services business based in Surrey. I had been an amateur photographer for a while, when one day I realised that photography meant something more for me. So I started a few professional courses, before setting up the business just over a year ago. Q2: What interested you most about this line of work originally? A2: Creativity: I apply creativity to most types of photography that I am pursuing – and Connection: I observe, establish a connection with people and then create the image. In terms of engagements and weddings, I adore documentary photography – so unplanned! I get really good, meaningful and powerful images. For couples and portraits, I apply a technique that enables people to express themselves, their emotions and to evoke feelings during the photoshoot, so that I can capture their most natural and spontaneous expressions.

Q5: Do you currently have any special offers on at the moment?

Q3: You’ve provided many beautiful works for Omni Local magazine, what other types of clientele do you provide services for?

Q6: Do you have any advice for readers who are looking to get into a similar profession?

A5: All promotions are on the website. I do have a promotion for Mother’s Day, but there will also be a special offer in March for pets photography. As we are approaching the wedding season, I offer a variety of packages for weddings. I am currently looking to fill in a couple of dates in August/September this year and taking bookings for 2017. I also offer an exclusive discount for Omni readers. Simply get in touch and quote OMNIPHOTO40.

A3: My usual clients are couples and families. To me, what is important is that my clients have fun in any photo shoot, whether it is an engagement or a family portrait – Getting ‘that expression’ makes 90% of the photograph. Equally important is that clients are left with a memorable experience and long-lasting memories. Q4: What can our readers expect when they visit your online galleries? A4: Most of the online galleries are passworded areas dedicated to clients. The Services pages have a few images but it is little in comparison with the portfolio I can show to potential clients.

A6: It is hard work, so make sure you love what you do. Q7: Excellent! What is the best way for people to get in touch with you? A7: The contact details are on my website www.klicksmartphotography.com and private messages can be sent via Twitter or Facebook. I am interested in reaching out to singers, dancers, gardeners, etc, to potentially offer something special to couples, whatever their age or occasion. To find out more about Klicksmart Photography and what Rosella has to offer, please refer to the advert opposite, or visit the website.

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CARE IN THE COMMUNITY

THIS MONTH’S Supplied by: Leanna Carl - Omni Local CHARITY

Don’t Let your Elders Feel Isolated As I’m sure we all know, it’s very easy to feel lonely at times. The possibility of feeling isolated and left out is a lot higher for those who live on their own. Make sure you don’t forget about those who are spending holidays alone and who see the weekend as just another quiet day indoors to themselves. It’s important to reach out to your elders, distant friends and even work colleagues when

If you have a bit of a hectic lifestyle and you

they’re feeling this way.

feel your elders could benefit from making

Some have actually stated that loneliness is

some new friends, why not help them

just as unhealthy for a person as smoking

branch out a little? Talk to them about their

cigarettes. Feeling consistently depressed and

interests and hobbies and see if you can find

alone can really affect your overall health.

local classes, clubs and group meetings that

Loneliness tends to occur more as we get

might interest them. There are plenty of

older, as people are lost over the years and

social gatherings for older people being held

friends can lose touch due to big changes in

at local libraries and Churches, so be sure to

life.

look into what’s available and see if they are of interest.

The simple act of paying them a visit every now and then and catching up could really make a difference. If you’d like to do something a little more active than chatting over a cup of coffee, why not bring them with you to walk the dog, or play some board games together? A little exercise from a walk around the park could do you both some good and with a little added conversation it can be really enjoyable.

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COMMUNITY PERSON

Councillor Roy Arora

Supplied by: Cllr Roy Arora

I am extremely proud of being Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Not many people know this, but Kingston is the birthplace of England. It is where England began! It is the most senior borough in the UK and only 1 of 4 Royal Boroughs. As residents of RBK, we should all be very proud of this fact. I have often been asked why I wanted to be Mayor. For me, it’s a particularly fine opportunity to serve our community and to influence positive changes. The role of Mayor is apolitical and a very demanding one. It involves connecting with people and working with the community outside of politics.

450 special events. Each one has been unique in it’s own right - schools, churches, businesses, charities, clubs and societies, heritage centres, citizenship ceremonies, community events and fundraisers. Repeatedly, we are humbled by people’s generosity and good will towards others. I think it comes from a spirit to serve. It also demonstrates a sense of inclusion and brings about good will, alliances and friendships, which I hope will be long lasting.

We have set ourselves three priorities this year. These stem from personal values of tolerance, charity and growth: 1. Community Integration - We stand for inclusion and community cohesion, which is an essential part of a thriving and harmonious society. 2. Fundraising for the Mayor’s Charitable Trust (Kingston Hospital Dementia Appeal) - It is our duty to look after the elderly, who deserve to have excellent Dementia care.

This week, I was delighted to appoint Councillor Geoff Austin as my new Deputy Mayor, and Mrs Sheila Austin, as Deputy Mayoress. We look forward to working together.

3. Investing in Kingston - We want Kingston to thrive and flourish. We want to bring creativity, business and enterprise into our wonderful borough. In a survey last year, Kingston ranked ‘2nd happiest place to live in London’ (Richmond ranked 1st – we think that’s because they have such lovely neighbours!).

We are overwhelmed by the support, love and blessings from residents, organisations and volunteers within our borough - for this we are truly thankful, grateful and appreciative. We hope to continue our service and do Kingston proud. Cllr Roy Sanjeev Arora

In the last 9 months, we have had the privilege of meeting many good people and organisations and we have attended over

The worshipful, the Mayor of The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

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POLICE ADVICE

Hello Readers!

Supplied by: Alison McWinnie - MET Police

Rate Your PC has come to Kingston!! Rate Your PC (RYPC) is a card which is handed out to victims of crime along with the victim care card; victims then log on to an internet survey comprising of 15 questions and are asked to rate the level of service they have received from the attending Police Officer on a scale of 1 to 5. The feedback obtained through this scheme will be used to continually provide an even better possible service to victims of crime. Kingston Police are committed to supporting victims and witnesses of crime; however we accept that sometimes you may need more support than we can offer. Therefore, when you report a crime to us we will ask you if you would like your details to be passed to an independent charity called Victim Support. They help anyone affected by crime – not only victims and witnesses, but their friends, family and other people caught up in the aftermath of a crime. The help they give includes emotional support, information and practical help either by phone or face-toface, in a location where you feel safe. The local Victim Care Team for Kingston can be reached on 0845 430 3936 (website: www. victimsupportorg.uk)

auction. Everyone is most welcome to join us for what will be an amazing, fun night to support a worthwhile cause. Online payment is available; do email: Alison.McWhinnie@ outlook.com if you would like tickets. Kingston Police, Neighbourhood Watch and Business Watch are all on social media. We would love you to follow us: Twitter -

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Kingston Police, Neighbourhood Watch and Business Watch are organising a Charity Fundraising event to support The Mayor’s Chosen Charity for 2015/16, The Kingston Hospital Dementia Appeal. The Curry and Dance will take place on Saturday 19th March 2016, 7.30pm to 12.30am at Imber Court. Tickets are £15 per person and cover a curry and the music. Vegetarian and vegan options available on request. Some fantastic prizes are coming in from our amazing local businesses; further details can be found on our Facebook and Twitter feeds.

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Dame Felicity Lott to Appear as Special Guest Star at Children’s Charity Musical Gala Evening!

LOCAL CHARITY

THIS MONTH’S Supplied by: Yvonne Winborn - Momentum CHARITY

Momentum children’s charity is thrilled to announce that one of Britain’s best-loved sopranos Dame Felicity Lott has kindly offered to perform as a special guest at a musical gala evening that the charity is hosting this month. The special one-off evening will be held at All Saints Church in Kingston-upon-Thames in Surrey on Sunday 13 March at 7.30pm. Dame Felicity Lott has earned an international reputation as a concert singer, working with some of today’s most celebrated musicians and conductors.

Tickets are £25. For bookings please contact the Momentum office on 020 8974 5931 or visit www.moment-um.org

The charity concert will be introduced by Michael Simkins, with top international soloists to include Sally Matthews (Soprano), Jean Rigby (Mezzo-soprano), Finnur Bjarnson (Tenor) and Ashley Holland (Baritone). With special guests The Tiffinians and Viva-Voce.

Momentum is a registered, independent charity established in 2004 (Registered charity no 1106677). In addition to supporting families both during and after treatment, Momentum’s main objective is to improve the facilities and to enhance the healing environment in hospitals where children are undergoing treatment for cancer and life-limiting conditions. Momentum also owns two holiday homes in the New Forest where it can send families for muchneeded breaks. The charity recently set up Momentum Echoes, a support group for bereaved parents. Visit the website for more information.

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There will also be a magnificent chorus comprising members of ENO, WNO and ROH. The concert will be conducted by Stephen Harris with accompanist Mark Packwood. Momentum Fundraiser Natalie Harvey said: “We are absolutely thrilled that Dame Felicity Lott has offered to perform at our gala evening. This is a wonderful opportunity to see some very talented artists whilst raising funds for sick children.” Since its inception in 2004 Momentum children’s charity has supported thousands of families with children with cancer and life-limiting conditions across SW London and Surrey.

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LOCAL HISTORY

The History of Lovekyn Chapel, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

Supplied by: Kingston Grammar School

Chantry chapels were private and not open to anyone besides the founder. The founder paid for it to be built and for one or two full time priests, whose principal work was to hold masses and say prayers for the founder’s family. The local parish disliked chantry chapels, as it meant founders would spend money on their own chapel, rather than the parish church! Chantry chapels were rare to find. Specific permission to build one had to be obtained from the King, so most were founded and built by members of the nobility. Edward Lovekyn was, however, a caterer from Kingston, who, in 1299, provided a feast for Edward I when he married Margaret of France. It appears that the King died 9 years later without paying the bill, owing Lovekyn 1000 marks (£50,000 today!). Lovekyn wanted a chapel where prayers could be said for his soul. After his death, the unpaid bill was used as an excuse to approach the new King, Edward II, for permission. He received a royal license and built the chapel in 1309, endowing it with enough money to pay for a chaplain.

Kingston Grammar School, following a petition to Queen Elizabeth I. Fourteen years after the end of its life as a chapel, the Queen decided it should be the home of her grammar school. Present day

Edward Lovekyn died in 1310 and his son John took ownership of the chapel, with two personal chaplains. They had free board, 40 shillings a year, plus a new robe each Christmas! But John laid down strict rules too, stating that as ministers of God they must “Abstain from gluttony or drunkenness, since drunkenness as well induces want of mind, as provokes the incentive of lust.”! The chantry has a fascinating history, with a priest in residence until 1547, by which time Henry VIII had disbanded Catholic monasteries, chantries, priories, convents and friaries in England, Wales and Ireland, and taken their assets/income. The little chapel of course, had been deconsecrated.

The 14th Century Lovekyn Chapel still belongs to Kingston Grammar School and is used by the community as well as the School for concerts & lectures. No longer used for religious ceremonies, the chapel is one of the most popular venues in the borough for civil ceremonies, partnerships and vow renewals. For more information call the school’s Wedding Coordinator on 020 8546 5875. Kingston Grammar School is proud to be the custodian of such a beautiful and valuable historic asset. We are in the planning stages of restoration work in order to preserve it for the benefit of our pupils and the wider community – For more information, or to support our work, please email: foundation@ kgs.org.uk The full story of The Lovekyn Chapel ‘Chantry Chapel to Royal Grammar School – the history of Kingston Grammar School 1299 – 1999’ by David Ward and Gordon Evans is available to purchase from the School.

In 1561, the Lovekyn Chapel became the

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Sing into Spring community choirs in concert

singing IT BACK

Free entry Licensed bar Raffle An evening of song presented by Love Kingston in association with Singing it Back

6-8pm, Sunday 20th March 2016 St John the Evangelist Church, Grove Lane, Kingston, KT1 2SU

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GARDENING

Spring Gardening This time of year can be a great time to get back in the garden, if you haven’t done so already. Hopefully those Winter chills and (usually false) snow warnings are out of the way, and there is still a chance of those April showers coming in, aiding the growth of your garden.

Supplied by: Leanna Carl - Omni Local

Before things start to heat up again this Summer, take some time to pull out the rubber gloves, boots and gardening tools and dedicate a weekend or cool evening to get your hands dirty. Below are some things you can start to work on. Pruning Roses Following a chilly Winter and the occasional frosting, your roses could use a little TLC. If you’re tending to older roses, prune them after they’ve bloomed. Tidy up the Borders around your Garden Check for any litter or debris first, clearing away any dead leaves (these can be stored for making your own compost). Weed and mulch with compost or manure where applicable, as this will really give you a head start for the year. Start Mowing Regularly No doubt, it has been a while since you took your mower to that wet grass, and things are starting to look a little jungle-esque. Start up a regular mowing regime, applying lawn feed as you do. Your garden will feel so much more inviting when healthy and trimmed. Tie your Trees Trees such as Conifers can lose their shape during harsher weather. They can be pulled back into shape by wrapping them in netting, which will support 13

branches and allow for healthy growth. Do some Planting You can start planting new roses, putting in new shrubs or trees, as well as perennials. Why not see what’s in season at your local garden centre? If you’re not one to spend too much time in the garden, why not ask a professional about care and upkeep as well? Feeding Time! Now is a good time to feed any shrubs, hedges or specimen trees in your garden. Fruit trees need plenty of potassium to thrive - some also need a healthy dose of nitrogen, such as apple and pear trees. Don’t feel too rushed into things like seed-sowing, and setting up Summer bedding plants, as you never know where the weather is going. Setting your garden up for some serious planting later will really make life easier when it gets warmer.

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HOME

Help Mum Around the House

Supplied by: Leanna Carl - Omni Local

Whether you’re living with parents, living nearby or haven’t visited in a while, a great gift for your Mother could be to give her a hand around the house. Here are some ideas on how to reach out: Give her a call and ask her if there are any DIY jobs that need taking care of. It may help to call ahead, just in case there

the home with a sparkling finish.

are tools or materials you need to stock up

Freshen things up!

on first. She may have things that need

You’d be surprised what a beautiful, fresh

mending, such as creaky stairs, doors

bouquet of flowers can do for a room.

that have fallen off the hinges or a loose

Treat your Mum to a gorgeous vase of her

floorboard.

favourite flowers to brighten up the place.

Even if you’re not too handy, you can take

You could also purchase a nice room spray

a look at these nagging chores, or refer to

or plug in air freshener so her next arrival

Omni Local’s backlog of DIY articles for a

home is more inviting.

helping hand. If the problem is a little more

If you have the time, it wouldn’t hurt to sort

complex, why not refer your parents to one

out any laundry that’s been piling up, or to

of Omni’s local trades and help get those

freshen up the curtains/bedsheets. There are

neglected jobs sorted?

many ways you can make her life easier and

A clean house is such a welcome sight!

put a smile on her face. As long as you’re

If your Mother is a working woman, sneak

willing to put in the effort, you’ll make her

in a day of sprucing and organising to make

day.

her day. Give her that feeling holidaymakers get when they walk into a crisp, clean hotel room and give her a home to take pride in. Or clean up together whilst you listen to your favourite songs - it’s a lot more enjoyable than it sounds, and so rewarding. You can always get in touch with cleaning services, such as the ones advertised in our Local Trades section, and have them leave

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LEARNING

You’re half way through the school year. But do you really know how your child is doing?

Supplied by: Celia Osbourne NumberWorks’n’Words

Struggling with homework blues? Does your son pull a long face and struggle with maths homework? Does your daughter do her English, but quite frankly you think it could be better? And how’s the creative writing, comprehension, fractions, word problems and algebra? Do spelling and table tests incite fear into your child? And do you really have a clear idea of how your child is doing, whether they’re struggling or if they could be doing better? As a parent, it’s not always easy to know how our kids are doing and although you can of course ask them, generally you only get a chipper ‘fine’ or a grunt in reply! Frustrated by short parent consultations? This is the time of year when most of us get a chance to speak to our child’s teachers, but even then we often don’t feel we learn much. As an ex primary school teacher, I know only too well that 12 minutes really only lets you scratch the surface. And as a teacher, I was happy if a child just kept up with the class and performed ‘in line with expectations’. I didn’t have a parent’s desires and aspirations for their child. Get an independent view and a better idea If you have that sneaking suspicion that your child could be doing better, why not pop into NumberWorks’nWords for an independent view? Your child can have a free assessment in both maths and English and a chance to have a go at some of the structured learning activities that we provide. As an experienced teacher, I’ll be honest about how I think your child is 15

doing. I can observe them to see whether I think there are gaps in their learning that are holding them back or whether I think they could be racing ahead to achieve more. If I feel we can help at them NumberWorks’nWords with our unique structured learning programmes, I can discuss what we could do to support them in their learning. And if they are doing just fine, I’ll tell you that too. And the really good news Children that learn with us, love it! No groaning or mumbling. No tears and tantrums. They just enjoy learning. And if that sounds like a breath of fresh air, get in touch.

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DIY

Re-Painting Window Frames

Supplied by: Leanna Carl - Omni Local

Painting the wooden frames around any windows of your home will really improve the look from outside of your house. If you are worried about damaging the wood, or making any messy errors, this method is sure to help you out. Follow our step-by-step instructions to ensure a quality and long lasting finish. What You’ll Need: Putty Knife Microfibre Cloth or Rag Sandpaper Large Cloth or Newspapers Paintbrushes Primer Paint

8. Allow the primer to dry for at least two hours. Open and close the window every 30 minutes during this time.

Masking Tape White Spirit

9. Wash the paintbrush under running water.

Razor Blade (not essential) 1. Wash the wooden frames first and allow the wood to dry.

10. Repeat steps 7-8. However, apply two coats of latex paint to the wood window instead of a thin coat of latex bonding primer.

2. Use a putty knife to scrape any peeling paint. 3. Use sandpaper to sand down rough areas of the wood window. Do not sand against the grain, as this may damage the wood. 4. Wipe away any dust using a cloth.

11. Allow the finish to dry for four hours minimum. Use a razor blade to scrape dried paint or primer from the window glass. 12. Use a damp cloth and white spirit to wipe any bits of primer or paint splats from the glass.

5. Protect any flooring beneath the window by covering it with a cloth or newspapers. 6. Protect the window panes adjacent to the wooden frames with masking tape. 7. Use a 2-inch latex paintbrush to apply a thin coat of latex bonding primer to the wood. Over-applying may lead to runs and cause the window to stick shut.

Tips: • Do not paint over raw wood without priming it first, or the finish will peel. • Do not use plastic drop cloths instead of fabric ones. Paint tends to pool on these, which can lead to a huge mess.

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The Cooking Corner Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon, Mushrooms &Tomatoes Serves 1 With recipes and tips from EatWright, you can lead a much healthier and happier lifestyle. Below you’ll find one of Leonie’s easy, yet nutritionally balanced and delicious recipes - swap out fatty foods, without forfeiting flavour. This recipe is perfect for bringing Mum a healthy breakfast in bed this Mother’s Day. Ingredients: • • • • •

2 free range (organic) eggs 75g smoked salmon 6 medium size button mushrooms 1 medium sized tomato, cut in half Ground black pepper and Himalayan salt • 2 tbsp olive oil

To make the scrambled eggs:

Scrambling eggs takes only minutes- but remember to cook them over a very low heat and to stir them constantly. You can also add different herbs like dill or chives.

1. Lightly beat the eggs with salt and pepper to taste. 2. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan. 3. Add the eggs and cook over a low heat, stirring constantly and gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until almost set. 4. Serve at once with the salmon, tomatoes and mushrooms.

Method:

Nutritional value:

1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a small frying pan. 2. Add the whole mushrooms and the two tomato halves. 3. Fry for 6-7 minutes till cooked.

Carbohydrates: 7 Protein portion: 2.5 Vegetable portion: 1

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Skiing with PhysioExtra

Supplied by: Andrew Sillett - On Sight Media

To most rational people the popularity of skiing is inexplicable: going to all that effort and expense of hauling yourself up the top of a freezing mountain, only to slide down it strapped to a couple of planks. That’s if you don’t spend most of your time on your back: dispirited, numb, watching a four-year-old brat in a kitten-ear ski helmet deftly swerve around your bruised body, spraying you with a face full of ice chips. Then you painfully hobble off the slope in shin-scraping plastic boots to eat overpriced melted cheese, to the accompaniment of Austrian oompah muzak - assuming you can still hold your fork after repeated falls on your thumbs while clutching ski poles. But to its many devotees (about a third of PhysioExtra clients ski), the sport is an exhilarating experience. And at this time of year they are preparing for, or recovering from their big annual trip to the Alps. Despite the popular image of après-ski plaster casts, there has been a big reduction in ski injuries thanks to improved equipment and ski area management. However, PhysioExtra still treats patients returning from the slopes with various injuries at this time of year. One of the best ways to avoid skiing injuries is to prepare for the ski season with a personally tailored physiotherapy programme before you go.

“Before your trip we assess any niggles or old injuries and how to condition your body for an intensive week’s skiing,” says Almashan, whose patients range from children to Olympic athletes. “Whether you’re a complete novice, or an experienced skier, we can improve your endurance, agility, flexibility and strength. Ideally, you should be training with us for about six weeks before you go, to ensure you get most out of your trip and minimise your chances of injury.” As well as ski & snowboard injuries, the studio in Ham offers top quality sports massage to relieve tight or pulled muscles. And if you are unfortunate to need surgery, the team are experts at rehabilitation – so you can go off and do it all again next year! www.physioextra.co.uk

“Twisting and load bearing puts a lot of stress on your muscles and joints,” says Leon Almashan, Managing Director & head physiotherapist at PhysioExtra. “The fitter you are, the less likely you are to be injured, but it can be difficult to motivate yourself to stay in good shape for that one week – especially at this time of year.” His one-to-one specialist pre-ski personal training involves building up core and cardiovascular fitness through cycling, rowing and the cross-trainer, which also strengthens the low back muscles and quadriceps.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

March is for Mums!

Supplied by: Leanna Carl - Omni Local

Now that we’ve moved into March and the Winter symptoms are starting to fade away, it’s time to get out and celebrate one of the greatest ladies in your life - your Mother! Location Isn’t Important Whether you’re setting the day aside to take your mum shopping, going for a meal or even just going over to her house to have a good chat - try to make it special by adding a personal touch and really committing. This means planning! Don’t leave everything until the last minute, and if you do - if life gets in the way of planning, don’t phone it in on the day with a five minute flower drop off. Even if you can’t make the actual day, give her a call and tell her that you want to take her out or come and see her on a coming weekend or day off. If she’s anything like my Mum, she’ll probably tell you it’s not a big deal and not to go over the top, especially when you have a lot on. Don’t listen! Of course, you don’t have to blow the bank on it or pull a sicky, just set aside a date to meet

her feel special. Set a budget you can afford and go from there. From a shopping spree to a day at a museum or aquarium, to a lunch date, or even making her a meal at home; you just need time and a little effort. The look on her face at the end of the day and the memories you’ll both be leaving with won’t just make your day, they’ll make your month. A Gift Doesn’t Have to Cost the Earth Of course, it’s great if you can afford to take your Mother to a fancy restaurant, or you can shell out on something really useful or decadent... But that doesn’t mean this is essential. You could put together a great family photo album - all you need is a nice album and some time and patience to gather the photos. You could even use websites like Photobox to print out a bunch of digital photos you’ve got stored on your computer. Or, while you’re looking at sites like this, you could create them a fab photo collage canvas print or put your family photos on a nice mug. A photo album not only says you care, but it also gives you the opportunity to share some memories by flipping through them together. Otherwise, you could try some baking or

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time together. Maybe set aside a day each month, or week/fortnight if you can, to get together and have dinner or spend a day out doing something fun. However, try not to get too set in your ways, as you may end up feeling disappointed when one of you can’t make your usual date - but committing to some time together reminds you both of how much you appreciate having them in your life.

making a delicious meal. If you’re not too handy in the kitchen, why not check out our cooking corner section for ideas? Refer to earlier issues of Omni Local online at issuu.com/omnilocal/docs to see more of our recipes. You could make some delicious cupcakes to indulge in over tea or coffee and a long chat, or treat her to a delicious, quality meal you can afford by whipping it up yourself. It’ll be a great way of saying thanks for all those tasty dinners she made you while growing up.

In a previous job, me and my boyfriend were both off work every other Wednesday, and being quite interested in art and spending days out and about, we would dedicate every other Wednesday to heading into London and visiting an art gallery or museum, bringing cameras and getting a nice lunch while we were out. “Gallery Day” was always enjoyable, and affordable, and having a regular day of fun for you and your Mother will keep you both in touch and encourage a more active lifestyle. If you’re not into art and museums, you could always opt for an evening at the movies, or the theatre. Even just going for a meal can be enjoyable, and gives you plenty of chances to catch up.

Make it Last a Little Longer

What’s On

Although it’s all about the big day (6th March 2016), there’s no reason for you to stop spending time with your Mother once it’s over. A great gift for her could even be a promise (that you stick to!) to spend more

We’re sure you’re all looking forward to Easter Sunday at the end of the month! We all like having an excuse to eat lots of chocolate. There is plenty going on, as can be seen in our Local Events section, so enjoy the month of March!

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THE MERRY WIVES Directed by Barrie Rutter Tue 22 Mar - Sat 26 Mar Presented by Northern Broadsides, in partnership with the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-underLyme. Sir John Falstaff is past-his-prime and skint! Vain rogue that he is, he attempts, rather clumsily, to seduce a couple of well-to-do wives… but Mistress Page and Mistress Ford get wise to his plan and scheme to exact revenge with hilarious and unimaginable consequences. If you like your Shakespeare light, funny and wickedly entertaining then look no further. The Merry Wives is bursting at the seams with verbal fun, physical comedy and a bevy of cunningly colourful characters. Northern Broadsides’ distinctive charisma and zest for performance squeezes every last ounce of comedy gold from this affectionately calamitous tale that will tickle your funny bone and poke a jovial finger in the eye of middle England. THE WITCHES A Rose Theatre Kingston and Curve Leicester Production Tue 29 Mar - Sun 10 Apr Roald Dahl’s scariest book is brought to life in a tremendously terrifying treat for the whole family. Witches absolutely detest children. They find them revolting and are planning to wipe them 24

out like weasels! They want to squish them and squiggle them and make them disappear. But one brave young boy and his grandmother have a plan to get rid of the witches for good… if only they can avoid being turned into mice. The Witches contains stupendously scary bits and is recommended for children aged 7+ and their brave grown-ups. ADAM HILLS: CLOWN HEART Sun 13 Mar ‘Hills delivers stand-up so effortlessly brilliant you wonder why some comedians even get out of bed’ - The Guardian Widely referred to as ‘the nicest man in comedy’, Adam Hills has fast become one of the most popular comedians in the UK, with 15 solo shows that have toured internationally. His combination of positive, uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity has seen him receive numerous awards, glowing reviews and a legion of fans around the world. As host of Channel 4’s groundbreaking The Last Leg, Adam won ‘Best Breakthrough Act’ and was nominated for ‘Best Entertainment Personality’ at the British Comedy Awards in 2013. Adam’s recent notable UK TV appearances include; Mock The Week (BBC1), The Paul O’Grady Show (ITV1), Alan Carr Chatty Man (Channel 4), Loose Women (ITV1), Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC2), The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV1), Channel 4’s Comedy Gala Live At The 02 (2013 & 2014) and The One Show (BBC1).

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In The Cinema

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Goosebumps

Supplied by: Leanna Carl played by Dylan Minnette, after he moves from the big city to a small, quiet town. The only upside to come with the big move is when he meets the beautiful girl next door, Hannah (Odeya Rush). However, nothing is as simple as it seems. Soon Zach comes face to face with Hannah’s strange Father (Jack Black), who is then revealed to be R.L. Stine himself!

As a child, everyone’s favourite horror novels were R.L Stine’s Goosebumps books. They’d give us the chills, take us on exciting turns and spook whoever we read them to. Well now the stories are brought to life again in the form of a brand new cinematic soon-to-be favourite! Starring the wild and crazy Jack Black (known for such films as School of Rock, King Kong and Kung Fu Panda), this story follows teenager Zach Cooper,

Soon Zach discovers that the reason Stine comes across as a little strange is that he is being held captive by his own imagination. All the monsters making his stories famous are in fact real creatures trapped within his books. Unfortunately, Zach accidentally lets the monsters loose - leaving them to terrify the town and cause complete chaos. Now it’s up to Stine, Hanna, Zach and Zach’s buddy Champ to get all the monsters back into the books and to get things back to normal.

Out on DVD

Spectre past, James is sent on a rogue mission in Mexico City, as well as the city of Rome, where he meets Lucia Sciarra (Monica Bellucci), the gorgeous and mysterious widow of an infamous criminal. Bond soon infiltrates a secret meeting, uncovering the secret evil organisation known as Spectre.

Everyone’s favourite agent (with a license to kill) is back on the scene for another spectacular adventure. Starring ladies favourite and award-winning actor Daniel Craig (known for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Layer Cake, as well as his recurring Bond roles). After receiving quite a cryptic message from the 25

Back home in London, Head of National Security Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott) is challenging the relevance of MI6, led by M (Ralph Fiennes). Bond has to covertly enlist Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) and Q (Ben Whishaw) to seek out the daughter of his of nemesis Mr White (Jesper Christensen). White’s daughter Madeleine Swann (Lea Seydoux) may hold the answer to taking Spectre apart, and understands Bond in a way others do not. During Bond’s mission, he discovers an alarming connection between himself and his enemy.

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EVENT LISTINGS

Local Events Call 07950 747 983 or visit www. calasarafitness.co.uk for more information. Location: Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Fairfield Road, Kingston, Surrey KT1 2PY

The Live Playlist (Every Wednesday) Free Entry Join Pizza Express Kingston for delicious food and a collection of vibrant, energetic music and popular song covers from top musicians. Music starts from 8pm. Call 020 8546 2245 or visit www. pizzaexpresslive.com Location: 41 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1LQ Try Energy Healing & Reiki (Every Thursday afternoon) Donations Welcome Energising the body, releasing tension and stimulating self-healing with experienced and qualified therapists. All welcome from 1:30pm - 3:30pm. Call 07814 914 163 or pop into the Healing Trust for more information. Location: 2nd Floor, United Reform Church, Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1HZ (opposite old post office) JS Bach: St John Passion - KOC (Saturday 19th March 2016) Tickets from £6-£14 Kingston Orpheus Choir comprises of approximately 55 members who rehearse at 8.00pm on Wednesday evenings at the church of St John the Evangelist, Springfield Road, Kingston upon Thames. We welcome new members without audition, whether soprano, alto, tenor or bass. Call 020 8336 1311 to book, or email orpheustickets@hotmail.co.uk Location: St Andrew’s Church, Maple Road, Surbiton, KT6 4DT The Jungle Body KONGA Class (Every Thursday) (£2.50 for beginners, £5 onwards) From 5:45pm each Thursday, you can join Calasara Fitness in exciting full body workouts that include Tyga, Konga, Jagua and Vypa. (Remember to bring drinking water and an exercise mat/towel). 27

Live Music at Al Forno (Every Friday night) All welcome The best live music in Kingston upon Thames every Friday evening. Enjoy a selection of special meals, friendly staff and a unique Italian atmosphere. Call 020 8439 7555 or visit www. alfornokingston.co.uk for more information Location: 2-3a Townsend Parade, Kingston High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1LY A Gift of Happiness (23 January 2016 - 26 March 2016) Nominal £10 administration fee only Registered Educational Charity Practical Philosophy invite you to join a 10 week course to help you enjoy life, live in the NOW, and turn your problems into opportunities. Please enrol in advance by calling 07779 036 111 or at www. practicalphilosophykingston.org Locations: The Cambrian Community Centre, 1 Grove Road, Richmond TW10 6SN John Lewis Community Room, Wood Street, Kingston, Surrey KT1 1TY Get Back to Work Group (Every Thursday) Free Entry Job searching and application, CV writing, access to basic skills training and more for job seekers incorporating an IT drop-in session for PC queries. These sessions will be supervised by library staff. Call 020 8547 5006 to get in touch with New Malden Library Location: New Malden Library, Kingston Road, New Malden, Surrey KT3 3LY

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MOTORING SECTION

Car Safety Tips With all the money spending and maintenance that comes with owning your own vehicle, the last thing you want to worry about is theives. There are certain ways to try to ensure the all round safety of your car, without letting it play on your mind too much. For instance:

Supplied by: Leanna Carl-Omni Local

Always Make Sure you Don’t Leave your Keys Unattended This seems like an obvious suggestion, but it does happen a lot. Don’t let yourself become distracted when you’re quickly popping into a shop or paying for petrol. It can only take seconds of leaving your car unattended for someone to seize an opportunity. Be sure to keep your keys in a safe place while you’re out and about too, you don’t want them to end up in the wrong hands. Imagine you’re having a few drinks with friends and leave your keys on the table whilst you order a drink, or they fall out of your pocket whilst sitting down - your friends may not notice if they’re knocked on the floor or end up down the back of your chair. Don’t Leave your Vehicle Unlocked and Unattended for too Long

with your car, but they may still find things inside to steal, and you don’t want to attract any negative attention. Check all Crime Prevention Areas Don’t forget to check your windows are shut completely, that the sunroof is closed, and the boot is locked. Even if the window is open just a crack, thieves can put pressure on them and force them open. They can potentially prise open a sunroof this way as well. Of course, you should always leave your windows partially open if you have a dog waiting in the back seat, but there’s probably less chance of a break in with a barking dog warning them off. Ideally, you should leave pets at home during shopping trips, but if it’s unavoidable, such as an essential stop on the way home from the vet, there’s reason enough to crack a window.

Again, this seems simple, but we’re not just referring to those times you leave your car unlocked to pop indoors when you forget something. You’ve also got to account for those chilly mornings. When you’re looking to warm up the car before you set off for work, you may leave the car unlocked whilst temperatures go up or frosty windows thaw. We may have a warmer month ahead of us, but it’s good to bear these things in mind. It’s also important that you remember to lock your doors when you’re having car trouble. If your vehicle isn’t running, of course there’s little chance they’ll make a quick getaway 28

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RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTANT

LOCAL BUSINESS GONE BUST!

Supplied by: Goddards Accountants Kingston Ltd

WORKPLACE PENSION PUTS A LOCAL BUSINESS INTO ADMINISTRATION! This is an article which you might see in the future! Let’s rewind the events... Local businesses may now find themselves in some serious trouble with the new Workplace Pensions, when the new law comes into effect. This is a very serious matter, and although the TV adverts may make light of people not paying any attention, you need to make provisions NOW! We at Goddard’s recommend that you take action now. It’s not as difficult as it is serious, and it does affect EVERYONE who owns a business, and who employs anyone part-time or full-time and you don’t need to employ hundreds of people. You are affected even if you have just one person. The fines for not complying will be £250 per day, per person. Leave it a week and you will have to pay £1250.00. How many days could your business survive if you get this hit on your bank balance? You will need to call the Regulators FREE help line, but if you are concerned about how this could kill all your hard work, then call

us for FREE advice. You don’t need to be a client of ours, and it would be best to call the helpline before you call us, but do something NOW! At Goddard’s, we want to protect ALL your hard work, keep your business running and make sure that everything you do is for your business... and that you are not burdened with unnecessary tax bills, fines and penalties. If your accountant doesn’t offer the same service, it’s time to change. Get in touch with Goddards Accountants to find out more. Please see below for contact information, our staff will be more than happy to advise.

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LOCAL TRADES

We at Omni Local hope you’ll all do your best to support your local businesses whenever possible. We make sure to back smaller businesses in any ways we can, just as they do for us. Local businesses are crucial in making a more well-rounded, diverse and enriched community; providing excellent service to all Kingston residents. Smaller companies definitely add a more personal feel to the area. All of the great advertisers in this issue are proof themselves that there are so many great businesses in Surrey to contribute to all your needs, providing great service with a friendly manner to everyone in the area. All we want is to help you find them! There may still be a long list of businesses out there who aren’t mentioned in local publications as often.

Hopefully we can change that, and help them to show our readers what excellent services are available near them! If you know of any LOCAL trades businesses that have yet to feature in Omni Local, and you feel they deserve a mention in our magazine, please do not hesitate to send us their company details. Maybe you’ve used a local service recently and you feel that they should get a mention? If so, please let us know about it and we will do our best to provide support and assist them in promoting their business. Contact John on 07898 870 870 or email sales.omnilocal@gmail.com

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BUSINESS

Just keeping in touch

Supplied by: David Wimblett of 7 Training

This month I would like to tell you about an encounter I had a few months ago with someone, while at a networking event. It was the normal type of evening event: a drink, a few canapés, and lots of mingling. I had shaken a fair number of hands and had some polite conversations when I got talking to an IFA that I had never met before. Having covered the normal opening questions, we got on to more serious matters. I’m not sure how we got there but I was ‘into’ one of my

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what he saw as most important. I couldn’t convince him otherwise and so we moved on to another topic. The quality of the canapés,

email, letter, video, even text. Sometimes just a simple ‘How are you?’ is enough, while at other times you may have some great

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client that very day. I asked when he had

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FINANCE

Could the pension changes affect you and your family?

Supplied by: Mukesh Savani - Foster Denovo

This April certain elements of the Finance Act 2015 are being introduced, which may have the potential to affect your pension planning if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a higher or middle income earner.

Find out if you may be affected

If you are a higher earner, director or senior manager, get our free guide to understand more about the changes and what action you could take. Following this, if you think you may be affected, a good start would be to contact me for an initial meeting at no cost to you. After which, it would be clear if there are any issues to be addressed and then I can recommend a strategy and timescales of actions.

We have put together a guide that we hope will help you understand the pension changes and the impact they may have on you and your family. We will also explain what you should be thinking about now to help protect you and your family from the effect of these changes.

Request your free guide, please contact Mukesh by calling 0207 469 2800 / 07948 543839 or emailing mukesh.savani@ fosterdenovo.com. If you believe the issues raised in this guide may affect you, our specialist financial advisers like Mukesh Savani can discuss your options with you.

What next

Mukesh Savani MBA DipPFS, Partner

These latest changes relate primarily to the lifetime allowance and tapered annual allowance. However, as an indirect result of these changes, you may also need to look at whether your death in service benefit could also be affected. You could be a senior doctor, GP, dentist, lawyer, company executive, director, board member, local government or central government.

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PROPERTY

Avoiding a winter of discontent

Supplied by: Lucie White & Company

Property expert Lucie White takes us through the essentials of looking after your rental property during the coldest months of the year. With coverage of the devastating floods in the north of England still fresh in our minds, now seems like a good time for landlords to check up on their own property portfolio. Here are a few things to get on top of at this time of year: • Holiday cover. If you’re jetting off for some winter sun or heading to the slopes, don’t forget to arrange for someone to be on hand, should any issues arise whilst you are away. Most property management companies offer landlord cover on a weekly basis, even if you don’t have a longer term agreement in place. • Minor niggles. Don’t allow minor issues to drag on – some have the potential to become serious, costly ones! A good property manager will address blocked drains and temperamental fuses straight away, resolving inconveniences before they escalate into something more problematic. • Landlord’s insurance. You’d be amazed at how many owners overlook this essential safety net. No matter how wellmaintained your property is, accidents happen – leaving you with huge repair bills and a property that is uninhabitable. Research the available options carefully and make sure you are covered for putting up tenants in a hotel if need be. Employing a property management company is the best way to ensure that your investment is professionally cared for all year round. Most high street agents offer this service alongside their lettings arrangements, but you don’t have to settle for the agent that found you a tenant.

As with any other service provider, approach several and balance cost with the breadth of services provided, testimonials or recommendations, and the level of attention to detail on offer. A good property manager should take the time to get to know you and your portfolio so that you can rely on them when you need to – that peace of mind is priceless. Lucie White & Company clients get all of this and more. If you’re less than delighted with your current property management company, get in touch for an informal chat and find out how we could take a bit of that stress off your shoulders. Lucie White is the owner and founder of Lucie White & Company, offering lettings, sales, property management and investment advice to clients across South West London and Surrey. lucie@luciewhite.com; 020 8549 8064.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Deea We recently paid a visit to Deea in Kingston, and to sum it up in one word, I would have to say: ’perfection’. Not only was the awardwinning food absolutely delicious and very satisfying, but the entire experience was all you could hope for. There were very friendly and attentive staff members on hand to deliver prompt service with a smile, as well as a comfortable and ambient setting. Music played quietly, which still allowed for good conversation (perfect for business functions) and the spacious room partitions and downstairs area can cater for parties large and small. We had a table for two by the window at a beautifully set table, and found it very easy to get to from Kingston Station. Everything was very modern and sophisticated. The restaurant is going through further improvements this Summer.

They hold fundraisers for charities like Shooting Star Chase, host outdoor events and genuinely enjoy contributing to the local community. Thank you so much to Mr Monaf and his excellent team for taking such good care of us. We even went home with plenty of leftovers, thanks to the generous portions! We definitely recommend paying them a visit.

Upon meeting Mr Monaf himself, we came to see that this isn’t just a fabulous restaurant, but it’s also a community-driven and charitable organisation with restaurants in Twickenham and Hampton Court aswell.

CONGRATULATIONS TO LAST MONTH’S COMPETITION WINNER DANIEL HAYWARD!

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JobSpot experience of working in an office environment, with excellent IT skills. Email: daniella.asante@absolutelyrecruitment.co.uk. Or call: 020 8546 8686

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International relations coordinator required for an educational institution. Must have a flair for communication and networking on an international scale. Preferably multi-lingual and must have similar experience. Up to £30,000 per annum. Email: georgina.carter@absolutelyrecruitment.co.uk. Or call: 020 8546 8686 Senior product manager required for local electronics company. Must be degree educated or equivalent. Fantastic opportunity to continue career. £45-50,000 per annum Email: georgina.carter@absolutelyrecruitment.co.uk Or call: 020 8546 8686

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BASS, DRUMS, GUITAR, VOCALS for 8-18 year olds

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AT TIFFIN GIRLS’ SCHOOL KINGSTON BOOK YOUR PLACE ON OUR WEBSITE British School of Rock is a music school unlike any other. We have classes for beginners to advanced. Just ﬁve musicians to each tutor, 45 minutes tuition, 15 minutes playing live.

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www.omnilocal.co.uk • Edition 40

SPRING OFFER NOW ON

WE WILL PAY YOUR VAT WHEN YOU PURCHASE A RESIN PATH, PATIO OR DRIVE FROM OUR NEW EXCLUSIVE RANGE WHY SHOULD YOU INSTALL A RESIN DRIVE? That’s simple; our product naturally drains water through the ﬁnished surface which means no more puddles. It is also resistant to frost attack, hence giving it all round better traction for tyres and making it better for walking on.

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