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Happy Mother’s Day! Hello Everyone! As always, I find it hard not to open by saying Thank you…!! But this month it has been especially hard on this edition as it is our 20th issue, which means we’ve been going for two years! There are so many to thank- too many to say on here…
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However, I would like to say thank you to everyone who has shown Omni Local support, and to all you readers who keep this little magazine going. Last month was especially hard, with all the floods and heavy rain. I think it was hard to stay positive and I hope the bad weather is about to change for everyone. This month there are two things happening that I’d like to mention. The first thing happening on 30th March is of course Mother’s Day. Take a look at Leanna’s special Mother’s Day editorial on page 26-27. She has done a lot of research, writing facts about Mother’s Day and how it came to be, and she also has some cracking treat ideas for Mum. Why not cook her a nice meal, featured in our Cooking Corner section? Or check out Health Works and everything they have to offer, on pages 24/25?
Community Section ................................................. This Months local Charity - Momentum Community person - Anie Lark Tudor Morris Police Advice Care in The Community - Kingston Care Watch
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Kingston History Section ....................................... Royal Figure of Kingston
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Home Section ............................................................... 14-15 Benefits of a home Gym Gardening Section ..................................................... 16-17 Winter storms and Trees Cooking Corner ...........................................................
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Chair of Kingston Arts Áine grew up in Belfast, at a time commonly referred to as ‘The Troubles’. A twin, and the eldest of 8, she had many responsibilities at home, helping with her younger siblings. “Our house was always busy”, she recalls. “Doors were always open, tea-pot was always warm and you never quite knew who was home, as friends and relatives were always ‘sticking their head in’ to say ‘hello’, or more appropriately, ‘what about ye?’ Áine remembers the hours of fun with aunts who would sing and tell stories ‘til the wee small hours! This was home-life and it was great.
COMMUNITY SECTION This month’s Community Person: Aine Lark Supplied by: Kingston Arts
But the streets of Belfast told a different story. Amidst gun-fire, bombs and bullets, Áine and her siblings walked miles to get to school; passing burning buses, army road blocks, walls emblazoned with murals of political prisoners and war-related slogans. British soldiers lurked behind hedges and, at night, people prayed together on street corners, in candle-light, hoping for better days. This was street-life and it wasn’t so great, but “it was all we knew”, she added. It was within the safe confines of her secondary school that Áine’s passion for drama, theatre and the arts was ignited and nurtured. Áine loved school. She spent hours in the drama and music rooms and led a very active life, performing in school productions, singing in school choirs and participating in lots of clubs and societies. In her final years, she undertook the leadership role of Head Girl. Her Headteacher, Sister Genevieve, taught her girls to be proud of who they were. “Hold your heads high”, she would tell them, and “go out there and make something of your lives”. The school fostered cross-community links, bringing Protestant and Catholic pupils together, often through the arts; teaching mutual respect, tolerance, and equality for all. And so in 1989, this working class Catholic girl took her first brave steps out of Belfast and headed to University in 5
England, to study Theatre and Drama; undertaking a career in teaching and becoming one of the Uk’s first Advanced Skills Teachers. Áine has also held the post of Head of Kingston Music and Arts Service and is an Executive Member of National Drama. A strong advocate of ‘All arts for all ages’, Áine continues in this same spirit of enhancing individuals and communities through engagement in the arts; seeking opportunities for all and working creatively to shape the delivery and impact of the Arts in Kingston. She is currently Chair of Kingston Arts and Director of the Festival of the Voice 2014. It is Áine’s passion for the Arts that drives her involvement in Kingston Arts and in the wider community. For more information about Kingston Arts, please visit www.kingstonarts. co.uk or email: info@kingstonarts.co.uk.
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Care in the Community Section It has been stated that loneliness is as bad for you as smoking 15 cigarettes a day; isolation and loneliness can seriously affect health and wellbeing.
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Research carried out in recent years has shown that between 6% and 13% of older people say they feel lonely. Loneliness occurs more in older age as we begin to lose those around us, friends may have passed on and often, older people are left without family close by as they’ve moved away due to work or family commitments. It’s important that regardless of age, or health condition to try to keep up with your hobbies, interests and social activities for as long as possible. You can also discover new friends by attending local coffee mornings, or doing some community volunteering, if you are able. Many older people in the community receiving assistance from a home care provider may have this service as their only social contact. Often, visiting care isn’t enough and the person in receipt of the support may still lack regular companionship. Although extra visits can be booked in specifically for a chat and a cuppa, this is where a live-in carer can help further. Live-in care provides round the clock help for those whose health conditions are long term or intense. It’s a popular service and it means you can stay in your own home and community. • It‘s an affordable alternative to residential care • You receive one to one care, every day • You get to stay in your own home in familiar surroundings • Daily companionship and help to find new friends With a dedicated support worker, a companionship or live-in care service can be the support you need to do activities like 11
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Royal Figures of Kingston Last month I wrote about Queen Anne’s statue in the marketplace. As I’m sure you know, Kingston has many royal associations, dating from Saxon times to the modern era, when Queen Elizabeth II has visited our town several times.
HISTORY PAGE Supplied by: Mike Seigel
How many of you have stopped outside what is now the Jack Wills store in the marketplace and looked up at what is surely a very impressive frontage? Let me tell you something about the history of this and the royal figures who are depicted there. It was Jesse Boot, the famous chemist, who, together with the then Mayor of Kingston, Dr William Finney, took a great interest in the town’s history and wished to commemorate it in this splendid, pictorial way. The façade was designed to look medieval but, as you can see from the dates when you look up, it was put up between 1909 and 1929 on the front of what was one of Jesse Boot’s first shops outside his native Nottingham, and was almost finished when George V (the Queen’s grandfather) came to visit and confirmed Kingston as a Royal Borough. On the top row you can see the first two of the seven Saxon kings, supposedly crowned in Kingston. On the left is Edward the Elder, son of the famous Alfred the Great, and on the right his son, Athelstan, who we do know was crowned here. Beneath them on the left is Edward III, famous for starting the Hundred Years War against France; who in the 1330’s caused Kingston to be known as Kingston upon Thames, to distinguish it from the other Kingston upon Hull. On the right is the famous Elizabeth I, who more than three centuries later endowed Kingston Grammar School in 1561. Below them you can see Henry III on the left and his father, King John, on the right. Both of 13
whom granted charters to benefit the town. King John (best known for the Magna Carta, signed at Runnymede in 1215) issued two charters during his reign, and the second of these, dating to 1208, can be seen in the Guildhall. When you are next walking through the marketplace, you might care to stop for a few minutes in front of Jack Wills and look up at this façade, to ponder on the many regal connections of our town. Not for nothing does it rightly deserve the title of Royal Borough! If you are interested in learning more of the varied history of our town, why not join one of our tours, led by specially trained volunteers? As we are still in the winter season, the walks take place every first Sunday of the month. From 1st April they will again take place every Sunday until the end of September. The charge is £4 per adult - or you can arrange a special tour for you and your friends at a time to suit you. For further information please ring 020 8399 0160 or 020 8399 7888.
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Reasons to get a home gym If you haven’t gotten very far with that “get healthy” resolution you made back in 2013, or you’re simply looking for something to add to your household to benefit you and your family, have you thought about getting some quality gym equipment? You may not realise just how much it could benefit your lifestyle. We’re here to tell you to go for it! Here’s our list of reasons why:
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Motivation! Of course you’re more likely to get on that treadmill without an audience and with your favourite shows/songs playing in the background. Sure, you could add a few steps to your pedometer by trekking to the gym, but having it right in your living room and never being thrown off schedule by a bad weather spell gives you no excuse to miss workouts! Money-saver Though it is somewhat of an investment to set up all the equipment you need, it will be worth it in the long run. You’ll definitely save money without the gym memberships you fail to exploit; plus, you can get some great deals on Yowza fitness equipment at the moment. Hygiene
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Winter storms and your trees! The storm conditions we endured in the Christmas and New Year period brought serious problems for many trees. This article will assist you in assessing the stability of your garden trees and will give you some tips to minimise future damage. The problems that the weather can bring to our trees can be divided into conditions prior to storms, as well as the events themselves. A prolonged period of rain can saturate the soil, which can raise local water tables to the point that surface water covers the lawn. The problem can be exasperated, where older lawns with a compacted surface from years of us walking over them slows the infiltration of rainwater into the soil below. In areas like ours with clay based soils the poor porosity and permeability further intensifies the saturation of the garden. It is these clay soils that create a slippage zone under the tree root plate as the movement of the tree creates “slip” just like the sort used in school pottery lessons! Just rub some soil and water in your hand to see if your garden has these slippery clay soils. The key factors that cause a tree to collapse in high winds are the “sail” area and height of a tree. The sail area is the amount of the tree that can catch the wind. Just like the sail of a boat, the bigger the sail the more movement that can be expected. The higher the tree is, the more leverage exerted on the base of the tree in high winds. In physics this is often referred to as a “moment.” Shorter trees cause less leverage on the base and root plate. To assess your tree stability and conditions, follow these basic guidelines: 1. Look for hanging branches in the canopy, or branches with unusual angles that appear to be recent. A good tip is to photograph the tree, so a comparison image is available to you. 17
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The Cooking Corner Chicken with red peppers and cashew nuts Serves 4 Why and This red one
not cook your mother a delicious healthy meal this Mother’s Day? recipe made with cashews, peppers and mushrooms is of my favourites for chicken.
Ingredients: • 600g chicken fillets, cut into bite-size pieces • 150g oyster mushrooms, roughly sliced • 150g shiitake mushrooms, roughly sliced • 2 red peppers, cut into 2.5cm/1-inch squares • 1 large onion, cut into 2.5cm/1-inch squares • 2 tbsp. of olive oil • 5cm of fresh ginger, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1 tbsp. light soy sauce • 85g cashew nuts, roasted • 3 tbsp. mushroom ketchup (optional)
Marinade: • 3 tbsp. light soy sauce • 1 tsp Shaoxing rice wine • 5 drops of Stevia
Method: • Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes, covered. • In a preheated wok or deep saucepan, heat 1 tbsp of the oil. Add the ginger and stir-fry until fragrant. Stir in the chicken and cook for 2 minutes, or until it begins 19
to turn brown. Before the chicken is cooked through, remove and set aside. • In the same wok or deep saucepan, heat the remaining oil and stir-fry the garlic until fragrant. Add the onion, red peppers and mushrooms and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add 3 tbsp of water or the mushroom ketchup and cook for about 4 minutes, or until the water/ketchup has evaporated. • Return the chicken to the wok, than add the light soy sauce and cashew nuts and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through. Tip: This dish could be served with rice, salad or steamed vegetables. This article was supplied by Leonie Wright from Eat Wright.
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Take mum out for Mother’s Day Look no further than Kingston for great places to spoil your mother this year! No one loves you like your mum, so show her how much you care about her by treating her to the delights our town has to offer. From beauty salons and spas, to florists and one of a kind gifts, the high street does not fall short when it comes to variety. You could treat her (and yourself!) to a lovely day of pampering and luxurious serenity at one of Kingston’s health spas. With a near- endless list of delicious eating establishments about the town, you can also take your mum out for a nice meal in one of Kingston’s unique restaurants and save the two of you the trouble of cooking. You may be surprised at the large number of florists there are around Kingston too; so unless she has allergies, there is no excuse not to grab your mum a lovely bouquet to brighten up her day! If she’d prefer something sweet, why not pop into somewhere she rarely goes, like Hotel Chocolat or Montezumas? If like my mum, she loves a nice hot bubble bath, I guarantee you
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THE COMEDY OF ERRORS - PROPELLER By William Shakespeare Directed by Edward Hall Wed 12 Mar to Sat 15 Mar A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM PROPELLER By William Shakespeare Directed by Edward Hall * * * * * “If you think you’ve seen A Midsummer’s Night Dream, think again.” Whatsonstage.com Tue 11 Mar to Sat 15 Mar KGS CHORAL SOCIETY- MOZART REQUIEM Performed by Kingston Grammar School Choral Society, the School Choir and Chamber Choir. KGS Choral Society are delighted to be performing at the Rose Theatre for the first time. The Community Choir of adult singers will be joined by some 50 singers from the School Choir and Chamber Choir and professional soloists. Accompanied by the Kingston Sinfonietta and conducted by Moritz von Freyhold, Director of Music at Kingston Grammar School. In addition to the Mozart Requiem, the programme includes Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus and Nänie by Brahms. Sun 16 Mar IAN MCDIARMID A LIFE OF GALILEO By Bertolt Brecht Translated by Mark Ravenhill Directed by Roxanna Silbert in association with The Royal Shakespeare Company Mon 24 Mar to Sat 29 Mar 23
HETTY FEATHER Based on the book by Jacqueline Wilson and Adapted by Emma Reeves Directed by Sally Cookson Roll up and join Hetty on her escape from the Foundling Hospital. Tremble as she faces Matron Stinking Bottomly. Thrill as she discovers the squirrel house and Tanglefields Travelling Circus. Gasp as she endures a night locked in the attic. Quake as she braves the scary streets of Victorian London and cheer as she overcomes all in her search to find her real mother and a true family of her own. With live music, circus skills and a huge heart, Hetty Feather is a terrific adventure story – the perfect Easter treat for the whole family. Sat 5 Apr – Sat 19 Apr TRANSLATIONS By Brian Friel Directed by James Grieve 1833. Rural Ireland. The British Army arrives to translate Gaelic place names into the King’s English. Farm girl Máire finds herself torn between the affections of the local school teacher and the love of a British soldier, between her native tongue and a new language, between the comfort of the world she knows and the excitement of foreign possibilities. The resulting clash of cultures strikes at the heart of the community as they struggle to interpret a new language, and each other. What gets lost in translation? Tue 22 Apr- Sat 3 May
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MOTHERS DAY Supplied by: Leanna Carl It’s that special time of year where we all make an effort to honour the wonderful lady responsible for us being here. It’s all about mums! Hopefully you’ll already be contemplating the perfect gift that says, “Thanks for everything.”
throughout around 46 different countries, UK,
No one loves you like your mum, so this section
US, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Mexico,
is our way of celebrating mums everywhere;
India, Denmark, Finland, Italy and Turkey to
hopefully giving you an idea of how you could
name a few.
spoil her this year, and sharing a little bit of history about how the tradition began. You
If you need inspiration on what to get your
may not be aware of this, but the occasion
mum, why not try and engage in conversation
started a long time ago back in the era of
with her in order to find clues. This could mean
Ancient Greece. The earliest history recalls
casually commenting on a certain perfume or
the ancient annual spring festival, which was
beauty cream and reacting from her response.
held to celebrate the maternal Goddesses. The
Maybe you’ve noticed she is building up a bit
Greeks would honour Rhea, wife of Cronus
of a collection when it comes to jewellery?
and mother of many known deities in Greek
Complimenting her taste might get her to
mythology.
reveal which addition she’s looking to add to the jewellery box. This sort of conversation may
Early Christians also celebrated Mother’s Day,
not be as easy if you’re of the male persuasion,
annually on the fourth Sunday of Lent. This
with no particular interest in makeup, earrings
would involve a Church prayer service to
and bath products; but it doesn’t mean you
honour the Virgin Mary, followed by children
can’t still strike up conversation. Maybe you
bringing their own mothers flowers and gifts as
could enquire as to why women spend money
tribute. On occasion, servants and employees who stayed away from home were encouraged by their employers to pay their mothers a visit and to give them thanks for all their love and support. Eventually the UK held this celebration to honour all mothers, thanking them for their efforts in giving them life, as well as raising and supporting them unconditionally, to the best of their abilities. Today, Mother’s Day is celebrated 26
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on products like that and ask her what the
Based on personal experience, you can’t go
appeal is? If she has a good counteracting
wrong with flowers. Unless she has made it
response, she’ll probably be pleased when
abundantly clear that she doesn’t like them,
receiving it as a gift.
or she has allergy issues, of course. Flowers paint a smile on most faces almost instantly,
If you haven’t just waited for occasions such
because they make us feel special and are
as Mother’s day, birthdays and Christmas to
beautiful to look at when displayed in the
pay her a visit, you’ll probably have picked up
home. These are definitely on the list of things
on the sort of treats she enjoys. Maybe a nice
you wouldn’t ordinarily buy for yourself. In
box of chocolates or some motherly themed
rare circumstances- maybe for the purpose of decoration- some women will probably buy bunches of flowers quite regularly to freshen up a household, but nothing beats the feeling of being presented with a gorgeous bouquet on your special day, so I’d definitely recommend you stop at one of the lovely florists around Kingston on your way over to her. There is no easy way to thank our mums for all they’ve done for us, shielding us from any pain and pushing us to be the best we can be. Try to make the day as hassle-free as possible and
cupcakes would make her smile? Not only
show her what a great mum she is. Pamper
does everyone love an excuse to satisfy their
and shower her with luxuries she wouldn’t
sweet tooth, but she’ll know that you pay
normally get herself. Maybe you could even
attention to what she likes. Not to mention, the
pay for Ace and Bright to come and clean
compliment that says, “Go on, you can afford
her house for her? Find out what her hobbies
those extra calories!” should only help to lift
are –she might appreciate some writing
her mood. Again, these are the type of little
lessons from Andy Moseley. Or, take her out
tokens she is likely to restrict herself on, so it is
somewhere she’s never been. You could go
always a simple, yet lovely way to celebrate the
for a lovely dinner and a catch up at one of
occasion. Another suggestion would be taking
Kingston’s great local restaurants, like Steins
her for a lovely spa day to make her feel like
on the High Street, or go for spa treatments
a queen. If instead, she’s been looking to get
at Health Works. Remember you can refer
fit and healthy this year, why not accompany
to Omni Local for great places to introduce
her to a Rosemary Conley fitness club, or even
her to, like Sofia R for swimwear, especially if
invest in a treadmill for her from Yowza Fitness?
you’re looking to treat her to a short getaway.
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In The Cinema
(Scan the QR Codes to see the trailers)
300: Rise of an Empire Supplied by: Leanna Carl made it’s mark, and I’m sure that this sequel won’t be any different. I know I really got into them both and can vouch for a really incredible cinema experience when going to view.
The original 300 movie, as we all know, was pretty iconic. Though the aggressive and in-your-face violence isn’t for all audiences, no one can deny the impact it made in the world of film. Or at very least, the world of dialogue, as this has got to be quite high-ranking in the list of our most famous movie quotes. Regardless of that acquired taste, it definitely
As the story continues onward from the victory over Leonidas’ 300, the Persian Army, under command of Xerxes, (Rodrigo Santoro) marches on towards the Greek city states. Meanwhile the city of Athens, which bases it’s strength on it’s fleet, is led by admiral Themistocles, (Sullivan Stapleton) who is seeking to form an alliance with their rival, Oligarhic Sparta. Their plan is to charge against the invading Persian forces that are led by the vengeful Xerses and Armetisia (Eva Green). You will also notice the return of some great actors from the first movie, such as Lena Headey (Cersei in the Game of Thrones series) and David Wenham (Faramir in The Lord of the Rings trilogy).
Out on DVD
Gravity This movie is definitely one for suspense-seekers! Being a well thought-out mixture of eerie and intriguing, with some really stunning visuals, I think its safe to say that most of us who managed to catch in in the cinema left very impressed. This is a very well put-together scifi/thriller, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. In case you didn’t get a chance to see it, the story follows Dr Ryan Stone, a biomedical engineer (Sandra Bullock) and veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney) in both her first shuttle mission and his last flight, pre-retirement. The both of them assume that it is going to be a very routine spacewalk -to close and begin careers- as Dr Stone works on repairing a panel on the Hubble Space Telescope and Kowalsky goes to complete his final expedition. However, the danger heightens after their shuttle gets destroyed and the two of them start to lose all hope of returning home. This disaster leaves the both of them spiralling into the nothingness of outer space, tethered only to each other.
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Fitting a dimmer switch Installing a dimmer switch is one of the easiest ways to add a little ambience to any room, giving you a lot more options than just “on” or “off” to play around with. Dimmers will come in two basic wiring configurations. There are the standard single-pole dimmers and the three-way dimmers. With a standard single pole dimmer the light is controlled by just one switch. With a three-way dimmer, the light can be controlled by two switches. Always make sure you read up on the safety precautions before starting the job.
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Dimmer switches shouldn’t be used with ceiling fans, as the current fluctuations burn out the motor. If you don’t have room in the wall box for an easy fit, you may want to install a bigger box first. What you’ll need: A Phillips head/slotted screwdriver; long nose pliers; wire stripper; wire cutter; the dimmer; wire connector; a dimmer wall plate; connecting nuts and electrical tape. You may also need to invest in a voltage tester. Below is a step-by-step method for a standard dimmer switch:
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Connect the ground wire from your dimmer to a green/bare copper wire in the wall box. Twist the ends together clockwise and cap them using a nut.
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Turn off the power to your switch at the breaker.
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Double check it’s switched off by flipping the switch.
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Detach the wall plate and screws that mount the switch.
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Pull the switch away from the wall. If you see white wires, leave them as they are.
10. Connect each dimmer wire to a house wire by gripping the ends with a pair of pliers and twisting them together. The dimmer wires are usually black. The two house wires may be black/red/white with black markings. Tighten a wire nut over each pair of wire ends.
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Check that there isn’t a current carried through the wires. Use the voltage tester if necessary.
11. Very carefully tuck the wires back in and tighten the screws mounting the dimmer to the box.
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When replacing a three-way switch, one wire (the “common” wire) will be connected to a screw that may be a different colour. Note that this is different from the wire connected to the green screw, (the ground wire.) Use electrical tape to tag the wires.
12. When installing a dimmer with a removable knob, remove it by gently pulling outward before attaching the plate. If you’re using a wall plate with a “screwless” design, screw the plate adapter to the dimmer and carefully snap the wall plate onto the adapter.
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Disconnect all of the wires from the old switch. When replacing a dimmer, you’ll need to unscrew the nuts around the switch and house wires.
13. If the dimmer has a separate knob, push it on. Now turn the power back on at the breaker and test the new dimmer.
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Successful change – starting off on the right foot Why is it so difficult to make a change? We are often advised to make small changes in our personal lives in the name of health, wealth and happiness – but old habits die hard. In business, trying to change the way teams of people work can be an impossible task – 70% of UK projects fail to embed new behaviours in the workplace. Three simple steps can help you be part of the 30% that succeed: 1.
Be clear about why the change is needed – rehearse it in your mind, find a sparring partner who can play devil’s advocate.
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Use surveys and questionnaires to evaluate readiness for change – use the feedback to refine your change strategy.
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Communicate the need for change using language and terms your audience can relate to and address potential areas of resistance.
B2B SECTION Supplied by: Vaughan Simpson nothing “more difficult…more perilous…or more uncertain in its success” than introducing a new order of things – change is tough, but focusing on people will deliver success.
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Looking to move? Springtime is near and it’s time for a fresh start. However, it can be difficult to know where to
PROPERTY SECTION
begin. Buying a house has to be the biggest purchase we make so you want to know what you’re doing. Hopefully this article will help you
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feel a little more comfortable about your options. Set aside time to research Feel free to search places going in your area and make a note of anything that really peaks your interest. If you’re buying, you might want to think about mortgage payments. You can discuss it with a mortgage consultant if you need, such as Rosemount Wealth Management (See page 10 for company details). Take all things into consideration
changes and new offers to suit your needs. This
Always remember to think about utilities and bills.
doesn’t mean you should stop searching yourself,
Perhaps you need a furnished property, perhaps
it all helps.
not. Think about additional complications that may occur- have you got your dates figured out?
Get a second opinion It doesn’t hurt to ask a friend/family member to
What about a moving van?
help you make a decision. If you’re looking to buy,
Select your estate agent
you should find a solicitor who knows the area
There are many quality agencies to choose from,
well and knows conveyancing. Have the property
such as Alex Clark lettings (Page 42), Century 21
surveyed before making a solid offer.
(Page 44) or Gascoigne Pees (Page 43). We always recommend you opt for a local branch.
Make an Offer! Once you are sure about the property, put in
Show interest
an offer! If you tell your agent that you want to
When you’ve settled on an agent, you need to
buy, they’ll forward your offer onto the seller and
register with them via telephone, in person or
let them know of any special requirements or
online. They’ll be able to keep you posted about
conditions you may have.
places that match your requirements. You can also register interest in a particular property.
Now you’re ready to settle in! There is no perfect way to go about house-
Keep your gadgets handy
hunting, however you can always seek help from
Keep up to date on opportunities to buy and
great estate agencies in our area by looking for
view via phone, email and SMS alerts. After
companies advertised in local publications, such
registration, your agent will notify you about
as Omni local.
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