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Kingston Upon Thames Edition 27 - November 2014 Supporting Local Business & Local Charities

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Hello everyone! Just a quick note for this month’s issue, as we’ve just kicked off this year’s Laugh Kingston Comedy Festival 2014 and are preparing for the shows as we speak! Massive thanks in advance to everybody who has gotten involved this year and who will be attending some of the shows, your support means the world!

Contents: Community Section 4-9 This Months Charity – Momentum: Bianca Effemey Wins Award Community Person - Liz Cook: Shall we Dance? Love Kingston: All About Love Kingston Police Advice: Travel Safety

If you’ve worked with me or know me personally, you’ll know how passionate I am about Kingston and doing something for the community. I am overjoyed with how this year’s comedy festival is turning out and happy that we’re raising money for the Love Kingston campaign. You may have heard about this year’s comedy festival in the local media, on Radio Jackie and over social media, or may have taken part in our online and radio competitions. This event gets bigger and better every year! Although we are reaching the end of all the Comedy Festival excitement, there are still so many things to look forward to this year, and plenty of ways to keep the party momentum going, as well as an all round happier ambience throughout Kingston. There are Halloween parties on the way, Firework displays such as the Kingston Rotary Fireworks and I don’t think its too early to start preparing for Christmas either! Soon we’ll have the Christmas fair on its way and we’ll be seeing a lot of festive decorations all over the high street. There will be more mention of those events next month, so look out for our December issue!

Care in The Community Extra Care for the Winter

Gardening Section Auntie Planty’s Gardening Mailbag

Cooking Corner Recipe for Healthy Mushroom Soup

Learning Section 21 Learning a New Language with Chinesewise School Local Trades Section Use One of our Excellent Local Trades

We have been so busy with the festival this month, but its all worthwhile - our current amount raised isn’t confirmed yet, but we may have doubled last year’s total! We’ll keep you all updated when we know more. For now, we’d just like to say thanks again to all our sponsors and to the venues for their hospitality.

DIY Section Putting up a Fence

Motoring Section Advice from eTyres

This month’s edition is our Winter issue, and has lots of tips on staying happy and healthy during the Winter season. You’ll also find our new special Love Kingston monthly feature, so if you don’t haven’t gotten to know the campaign already, you will soon! If you’d like to get involved and see what you can do for the cause, contact Love Kingston or visit www.love-kingston.org.uk.

Places to Go Queens Gastro Bar & Grill Kingston Rotary Fireworks Rose Theatre Listings

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This Months Special Feature Keep Smiling this Winter

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I’d also like to thank Tudor Morris for his contribution to Omni Local so far. He has recently finished his channel swim and has more than surpassed his £15,000 target raised for Momentum. You may have read about his swim recap in our September issue, its an amazing read!

Film File At the Cinema - Interstellar Out Now on DVD - Godzilla

Please make sure you contact the great businesses featured in this issue for all your needs, and until next month, thanks again for your continued support! Anyway, I must dash away now - plenty of equipment to finish setting up and preparations for our comedy shows! Kind regards John

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Shall We Dance?? What do you do with the hidden asset of a beautiful dance-floor? The answer is clear: hold Ballroom and Latin-American dancing classes, and the people will follow! So that’s just what we decided to do in the Richard Mayo Centre of Kingston United Reformed Church, on Eden Street, back in 2008.

COMMUNITY SECTION This month’s Community Person: Liz Cook Supplied by: Shall we Dance?

‘Strictly Come Dancing’ on BBC TV was reawakening interest in ballroom dancing and we we found an experienced teacher, for both Latin-American and Ballroom. For the past six years, Friday afternoons have seen dancers (some experienced, some learners) enjoying quicksteps, waltzes and foxtrots; as well as more exotic rhythms, such as the rumba and the cha-cha; recapturing skills and memories from Saturday nights at the local Dance Hall, or finding a whole new world of movement, exercise – and friendship. Jeff, our first teacher, made the classes fun under the title “Not Strictly Dancing”, as well as teaching new steps we never dreamed we could master. Linda Haynes has taken his place, with her expertise in Salsa, as well as other dances. She makes sure we all try the steps, and her music creates a lively atmosphere. Over the years, the class has become more like a club, as members have got to know each other well and chat at half-time over tea and biscuits. From time to time we hold a Grand Tea Dance with cream tea and cakes, where we invite past dancers and others to join us. If you would like to come along on any Friday from 2pm, you can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome from co-ordinators June and Liz, from Linda and from all the dancers. The Richard Mayo Centre is very accessible, 5

and the afternoon costs just £5. For further details, contact June on 020 8549 0999, or Liz on 020 8549 1373. Alternatively, go to the Church website: www.kingstonurc.org, or just turn up and dance! (Partners are not essential - but men are particularly welcome!)

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Kingston Charity Founder Wins Prestigious National Award Bianca Effemey, the co-founder of Kingstonbased children’s charity Momentum, has beaten hundreds of nominees to win a prestigious national award - Clarins Most Dynamisante Woman 2014 - for her exceptional commitment to helping sick children and their families.

THIS MONTH’S CHARITY Supplied by: Yvonne Winborn

In May, mother-of-two Bianca, 53, who set up Momentum 10 years ago to support children with cancer and life-limiting illnesses, won a panel of judges over with her dedication and passion for the cause. In the past decade the charity has raised over £1.6 million for sick children in South West London and Surrey. In addition to a Family Support Programme, the charity’s main objective is to improve the facilities and 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 families can go for much-needed breaks. This is the 12th year that the Clarins Award has been staged in the UK, in conjunction with YOU magazine, with the search to find a 2013 winner, launched in January. It aims to recognise the action and commitment of exceptional British women who work tirelessly to help sick or underprivileged children across the globe.

Bianca said: “I was utterly speechless when I got the call to say I had won the award. There are so many worthwhile causes out there that I just couldn’t believe that I had been chosen. This award is really for everyone who supports Momentum, and for our incredible children and families.

Already well-established in France, the award is staged in 12 countries around the world, including South Africa, Hong Kong, Mexico and Korea.

We have come so far. It all started around my kitchen table, I suppose I thought we might raise £1,000 or so, but here we are 10 years on having raised over a million pounds! It’s completely incredible and still quite unbelievable.”

Bianca was awarded £30,000 for Momentum, which will go towards the cost of a new log cabin providing families with much-needed breaks. She was also featured in a four-page article for You magazine in June.

The award ceremony at a London hotel was attended by Bianca, members of her family, Managing Director Groupe Clarins Olivier Courtin-Clarins and Managing Director UK, Debbie Lewis. The celebrations were also attended by Kingston resident Jo Scott, who nominated Bianca for the award after Momentum supported her son Ed during his gruelling cancer treatment. Momentum has recently moved offices and is now based at: 139 King’s Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 5JE. Tel: 020 8974 5931 www.moment-um.org

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What is Love Kingston? Love Kingston aims to help local businesses and residents achieve extraordinary things using limited resources. Their passion is to build a strong and generous community, creating an even better place for all who live or work in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

LOVE KINGSTON Supplied by: Elaine Miller

The Love Kingston campaign was launched by the London Community Foundation in partnership with Kingston Voluntary Action and has managed to raise over £250,000 for the community. Fifty percent of these funds are invested in the Kingston Legacy Fund, attracting 50% match funding from the government. This will help provide on-going grants to local projects for many more years to come. The other 50% of money raised goes to five local projects, known as the “Pathways out of Poverty.” These projects are: Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness: helps provide housing and welfare benefit advice, as well as offering hostel placement services;

This in turn will help lead to a fair society and offers local vulnerable people support where they need it the most.

Kingston Savers: which provides a safe place to keep their savings and options in flexible and affordable credit sources.

Love Kingston has really made their mark on the borough, which is supported by various businesses, local residents, media and politicians. There are currently 5 Patrons, 10 Ambassadors and many supporters passionate about the cause. The annual Love Kingston Day (which is held on 14th February) has also become a well-known and highly popular fundraising event, brimming with fun and creative activities. Their current target for Love Kingston Day 2015 is a whopping £100,000, but Fundraising Manager Elaine Miller has high hopes, stating that local contributors welcome a great campaign, which this is. A great campaign that is 100% not-for-profit is definitely likely to succeed.

Love Kingston isn’t just about raising money, it’s about creating exciting and innovative ways to engage and inspire businesses and residents to help build a stronger community.

If you’d like to find out more about the brilliant work and success of Love Kingston, or want to find ways to get involved yourself, visit www.love-kingston.org.uk.

Oxygen: local youth project that supports young people and helps them to discover and achieve their ambitions; Kingston Foodbank: helps to prevent hunger for families in crisis or those living on low income. Hestia: who have three local shelters providing a safe haven for women and children needing a place to live during stressful times, when involved in cases of domestic violence.

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POLICE ADVICE Travel Safety Advice Whilst London’s transport system is generally safe, a few simple precautions can further reduce risks: • Keep handbags and bags fastened closed and wallets in inside pockets • Keep cash, mobile phones, MP3 players and other high value property such as laptops out of sight • Keep your luggage with you at all times - this helps us avoid unnecessary security alerts and delays • Report any unattended bags, luggage or suspicious activity immediately to a member of staff, a police officer or use the green emergency button on the station Help point • If making your journey by minicab or taxi, always book your journey through a licensed operator. Text CAB to 60835 to get local licensed minicab and taxi telephone numbers sent to your phone - CABWISE • Use well-lit and safe routes to and from locations and not short cuts – always plan your journey home before you set out. Look confident and walk purposefully to your destination. • Report any incidents to members of station staff or a police officer. In an emergency, always dial 999. For further advice on reporting any crime, antisocial behaviour or low-level behaviour on the transport network view this link. • When travelling late at night try to sit with other passengers in busy carriages wherever possible. Otherwise, you could also sit close to the driver.

• The consumption of alcohol is not permitted on public transport. If you see someone flouting this rule report it to a member of staff or to a police officer as soon as possible. Cycle Security Advice The Metropolitan Police Service are working with partners, such as Transport for London, BTP, City of London Police, The London Cycling Campaign and retailers to crack down on cycle theft in the Capital. This supports the Mayor’s cycling revolution in London. ‘Lock thieves out’ A multi-agency campaign has been launched to encourage passengers to lock out cycle thieves. A new campaign to encourage passengers to securely lock up their cycles across the capital has been launched this month, including new marketing material such as posters depicting ways to lock up cycles securely at racks, as well as crime prevention leaflets with top tips. Keep your bike secure Around 20,000 bikes are reported stolen in London each year. Thieves think cycle theft is a low-risk, high-reward crime. Follow these tips to lock thieves out and ensure your bike remains safe and secure.

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Extra Care for the Winter As much as we love the upcoming holidays, when the family come together to celebrate Christmas or to watch the fireworks, there are other aspects we need to spare a thought about. Whilst the weather warnings start coming in and family-time is on everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind, it is crucial that we do whatever we can for our elderly and vulnerable family members. One of the biggest concerns for members of our family as they become less independent is making preparations for the Winter. There are a lot of last minute checks to be done, especially for those living alone. For example: Making sure their needs are met. Ensuring that they have a close friend/neighbour or someone in the family to provide regular necessities such as groceries or laundry will help to support them when they are unable to make provisions themselves. Extreme weather cases can lead to us all staying home a lot more often, so remember to shop wisely and stock you and your loved ones homes as much as possible. Visiting your loved ones as often as possible. Constant contact is important, and general communication -especially with the family around Christmas time- helps to lift spirits and prevent isolation and loneliness. Regular conversation and family activities also increase concentration and help to keep the mind sharp, which is particularly beneficial for those suffering with dementia. Supporting good health. Its always worth getting you and your family flu shots if possible, to avoid nasty illnesses made worse by the weather. There is no such thing as being too cautious during flu season, and as we age our immune systems gradually become 11

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weaker. You should also check through your first aid supplies for cold suppressants and keep your family supplemented with a well balanced diet. Trying to stay active. With a lot less outdoor activity during the colder months and more keeping warm by the fireplace or under blankets, our joints begin to stiffen and our bodies become more fragile, so it is also vital to stay limber by adding gentle exercises into daily routines. Joining your seniors or disabled relatives in light workout sessions will encourage them to keep active and make them feel better all round, as exercise actually helps to increase energy levels. If you need advice or assistance in caring for your loved ones, contact your local care provider. Alternatively there are organisations like the Royal Voluntary Service who can offer a hand by calling 0845 600 5885.

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GARDENING ADVICE

Q1. I have had a wonderful display of summer bedding this year. Is there any way that I can help

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them survive the winter? A1: Busy lizzies, coleus and fibrous rooted begonias can all be lifted and brought indoors, but do it before they are damaged by frost. Carefully lift each one, keeping a reasonable root ball and plant into 15cm pots. Cut off any damaged stems, and any that are long and spindly.

A3:

You really do need to remove them

regularly. If you allow them to linger on the lawn, then you’ll kill off the grass. Recently fallen leaves are crisper than the sodden mess they become if allowed to lie for a while.. Pile them into plastic bin-bags, tie the tops and poke a few breathing holes at the bottom.

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Book at the Hermes Hotel If you’re looking for a place to stay for the night, during the holidays or over the weekend, you should definitely make reservations at the Hermes Hotel Bed & Breakfast. Situated on Portsmouth Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2LU, the building is ideally located between both Kingston and Surbiton railway stations. Particularly when you’re looking for great value for money, this is the place to go. This cosy Bed & Breakfast is ideal for the cost-concious who’d still love a getaway without the usual expenses of staying in London, especially with the Christmas season coming up. Also recommended on TripAdvisor, the Hermes hotel is a stunning 17th Century building with a Georgian facade. Along with picturesque views overlooking the River Thames and a lovely decor, it is the ideal place to stay during a working weekend or a short break. The hotel is suited for all, including couples, singles and family visits.

well as parking spots, and the hotel is in close proximity to popular Kingston Shopping areas such as the Market Place and Bentalls Centre. One of the common highlights that guests have noted following their stay is the charm and friendly manner of hotel manager Patricia Crowley. Her interest in all guests and true passion for what she does are what keep the Hermes Hotel up to a great standard.

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The Cooking Corner Clear Mushroom Soup Serves 4 Ingredients: • 450g fresh mushrooms, cleaned and cut into small pieces • 15g dried mushrooms • 1 onion, finely chopped • 3 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 litre of organic vegetable or chicken stock • 1 tsp lemon juice • 2-3 tbsp chopped fresh thyme • 2-3 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley • Ground black pepper • Soy sauce

4. Add the chicken stock, thyme, 2 tbsp of the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Then bring to a boil, cover, and simmer gently for 10 minutes. 5. Add the lemon juice and soy sauce. 6. Season to taste. 7. Serve the soup hot, and garnish with the remaining parsley.

Method: 1. Soak the dried mushrooms in water for 30 minutes. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and garlic, and cook gently. Stir occasionally for a few minutes, until soft but not coloured. 3. Add the fresh and dried mushrooms and cook, stirring from time to time, for 10 minutes.

Nutritional value per person: • Vegetable portion: 0.5 • Carbohydrates: 2.5 This article was supplied by Leonie Wright from Eat Wright.

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Winter Warmers for the Home Whilst the weather gets gloomier and the daylight grows shorter, everyone can agree that there is no place like home! Nothing makes us happier than getting home from a long day at work or a strenuous, blustery shopping spree. What you don’t want is to come home only to find its just as cold and gloomy! Have you taken precautions to ensure a toasty, comforting atmosphere around the house this winter? When was the last time you had your boiler checked? Top of the list for the chilly months would be to get your boiler serviced. This is for obvious reasons - you’ll need your central heating! Not to mention a cold shower is the last thing you need when waking up for work every day. Just make sure that you have a registered professional check your boiler before continuing regular use. Its better to sort these things now than at Christmas when you won’t be able to get anyone to come and take a look at it. Scope out those draughty areas! Draughtiness could be due to cracks in windows, insecure window frames, gaps around doors or even letterboxes. You could use draught excluders for most things, as they are easy to fit, low-cost and sure to keep any chills from entering your home. If its coming from the window, consider contacting businesses like RJM Glass to install thicker windows, or repair window frames yourself. Even re-hinging doors is a job you can do at home. We’ve even shown you how in previous editions of Omni Local! Refer to www.issuu. com/omnilocal/docs if you’d like some DIY advice, particularly in our Winter editions. 17

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Really give your home that holiday feel. Even simple jobs like a fresh coat of paint, particularly when using richer colours like creams and deep red shades, can add a warmer atmosphere to any room. You may even consider a new fireplace for a real Christmas feel. There are many ways to enrich your home, including upholstering, a new rug or new lighting. If you tend to hang up your washing rather than tumble-drying, you can also find that sometimes your clothes don’t dry out as well in the cold, which can mean your fabrics losing freshness. A quick fix may be to add dryer sheets to your drawers or investing in scented liners, otherwise you can create pouches of your favourite potpourri scent. A great way to freshen up your home and to add a little festivity is by making pomanders. All you need is oranges and cloves, and the bonus - oranges are a great way to combat many types of insects who may be looking for somewhere warm to go this winter!

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LOCAL TRADES SECTION

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 wellrounded, 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!

Omni Local is proud of all our local businesses! And we are committed to supporting economic prosperity and keeping it LOCAL.

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The Best Way to Learn Chinese As the economy of China continues to grow, reaching every corner of the world, perhaps you’re already convinced that learning Chinese is the way to go to ensure future employment or business? However, you might have encountered some difficulties whilst deciding where to start, or tried it but found it hard to carry on. How can you get a head start and maintain steady steps, or go all the way to reaching the stars in GCSEs, A-Levels, and other college/university or HSK exams? Eventually, you want to sit on top of the world and enjoy all sorts of job and business opportunities. The Chinesewise School has dedicated the last 13 years to help you find solutions in overcoming the problems you’ve faced. Not sure where to start? The answer is right here! Take Well-Structured Courses It is important to take courses continuously. These can be tailored for the early years, or for primary, intermediate and advanced levels. Also, each step made evenly and according to the time frame and strength of learners will ensure that progress is at the right pace.

LEARNING SECTION Supplied by: Vivien Fu towards an exam (eg. GCSEs), it is crucial to avoid strict exam drills that could kill the enthusiasm. Combining technology with plenty of real-time interactions could help you excel as well as keep the language alive. When learners work at advanced levels, issues with their genuine opinions are expected. Researching information and analysing requires independent thinking, but inline with reality this is very useful for employment and business. The end result, as for many other learners of Chinesewise School, is that you should achieve A* for GCSE and A for A-Level. You will also become a good communicator, willing to carry on learning and shining like a star thereafter.

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Keep Smiling This Winter! Just because the sun is missing in action a lot of the time, there’s no reason for you to be gloomy this season. There are a lot of lifestyle

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changes that come with the Winter period, but there are plenty of positives too! This article

the virus for a while, despite the short-term

aims to inspire you in making the most of the

relief of symptoms. Just be sure to stock up on

chilly months.

the tissues!

Stay healthy and high-spirited. There is nothing worse than coming down with a long-term head cold or an attack of the flu whilst you’re trying to stay perky or keep busy, especially if you’re making preparations for Christmas. Therefore, it wouldn’t hurt to keep an eye on your Vitamin C intake, or to stock up on medicinals and home remedies. It may be worth taking some Echinacea and layering up before going out. Just because its cold outside, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself. Besides all the great pop-up comedy acts at Kingston pubs and live music venues, there are an enormous amounts of great restaurants you could dine at. Sometimes its good to treat yourself to dinner and drinks with the people you love, as opposed to leaning over a stove! Take some time to do something fun during the Although we’re still on the hunt for the cure for the common cold, if you do fall ill this Winter, there are plenty of ways to ease the symptoms. For example, keeping your body hydrated and

weekends. Retail therapy can be surprisingly effective, even if its not for you and you need to go Christmas shopping. Spreading joy can go both ways!

in high strengths with plenty of fluids and

You could even use the time to get productive

some hearty chicken soup. Just remember

and organise yourself indoors. If the outside

not to overload with over-the-counter cough

world looks a little less inviting, why not stay

syrups and nasal decongestants, as they’ll

home and have a good de-clutter. Working

usually just disallow your body to rid itself of

through a few loads of laundry and vacuuming

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nap here and there can help to rejuvenate and to give you the motivation to take more tasks on. Be creative! Why not make use of those cold nights in by getting started on a project, or unleashing that big idea you’ve had lingering the whole house doesn’t seem that much fun,

in the back of your mind. This could be a DIY

but you’ll feel so good afterwards and a solid

project like setting up some space-saving

45 minutes of tidying can burn quite a lot of

shelves, putting together a nice cabinet, or just

calories and get those exercise endorphins

some adorning and decorating. A fresh coat of

going. If its not too early for you, you could

paint or putting up some new curtains can

even start on those Christmas decorations and

make a huge difference to a room.

really go all out!

If you’re the crafty type, have you considered

Find some ‘me time!’ Feel free to be a little bit

making

selfish every once in a while! Take a long, hot

decorations this year? It can be a project for

bubble bath with your favourite tunes playing;

yourself, or for you and your family. A treat for

head to your favourite coffee place and order

the kids and a good way to keep your hands

a nice cup of hot chocolate or specialised

busy could be baking some Christmas-themed

latte, accompanied by either a great book or

cookies, gift preserves, or even experimenting

that lengthy work-task you’ve been avoiding,

with a new dinner or dessert recipe you’ve

and shut out the world for a moment. Even

been wanting to try for a while. You could

just curling up under a blanket with a good

also do some batch cooking, and if you have

movie can lift your spirits, especially when you

the freezer space could start early on the

add your favourite snacks or a delicious and

Christmas feasts with some homemade party

warming bowl of soup.

foods.

The cold winds and drop in temperatures

The important thing is to remember, no

can cause problems for your skin too, so to

weather change can rain on your parade

avoid drying out your skin this season, why

unless you let it. Find your go to and enjoy the

not slather on some moisturiser? Covering

Winter season!

yourself head-to-toe in sweet-scented lotions and potions can really make you feel uplifted and special. You could even opt for a gradual self-tanning moisturiser to keep that glow you had back in the Summer. If you feel yourself being a bit drained from the busy Christmas preparations, schedule in some nap time too! Don’t sleep away the whole day, but a little cat 23

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Summer events and Halloween festivities are sadly over, but there are a bundle of reasons to visit Kingston during this chilly time of year. Whether you want to spend some time at the rotunda for bowling and a movie, or you just want to hit the shops and get your Christmas shopping done early. The variety on the high street offers everything you could possibly need. There are also a lot of ways to entertain the kids, including play-groups, after-school clubs and “Bounceagogo.” If you’re hoping for a night out, why not check out what Outside the Box Comedy Club have on in Kingston the coming weeks? Shows tend to run at various local pubs on Mondays. As well as constant entertainment and great places to shop, there are so many great places to eat out. Why not grab a beer with your mates at top-quality pubs and restaurants like the Queens Gastro Bar and Grill? - Ideal if you’re after a good atmosphere and brilliant food and drink menus. Make sure you venture into Kingston High Street before the months out...and wrap up warm!

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The performance features stunning sets and costumes which have been created by the school’s Art and DT departments, original choreography, a live orchestra, all of the muchloved songs from the 1968 film of the same name, and a range of exciting and colourful characters, brought to life by our talented young performers. Tickets from £11 - £21

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL Mon 17 - Tues 18 Nov The Shakespeare Schools Festival is the UK’s largest youth drama festival and enables 35,000 young people from over 1,000 primary, secondary, and special schools to stage abridged Shakespeare productions in their local professional theatre. Tickets from £9.75

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OLIVER! Thurs 20 - Sat 22 Nov Surbiton High School proudly presents one of the most popular and beloved musicals of all time, Oliver!, for a three-night run at the Rose Theatre, Kingston. The production features a cast of over 100 girls and boys from Year 3 to Year 13 and promises to be our most entertaining musical production yet!

The Pevensie children, Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter, are evacuated from their London home to the grand old Professor’s house deep in the English countryside. Among its many rooms is one that is quite empty - except for a dusty old wardrobe. When Lucy steps inside, little does she know that her life will change forever. Beyond the fur coats and mothballs, under the glow of a lamp post, lies the mysterious, magical land of Narnia, a land where it is always winter but never Christmas, a land enslaved by the power of the White Witch. Tickets from £11 - £28

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In The Cinema

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Interstellar

Supplied by: Leanna Carl to stay with your family or deciding to do what’s right for the human race- will definitely get you biting your nails. There are some circumstances throughout that will really tug at the heart strings. The excellent casting is definitely a great added bonus, featuring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, John Lithgow, Michael Caine and so many more.

Directed by Christopher Nolan, this one is definitely a must-see Sci-Fi movie for all you adventure-seekers. Anyone who heads to the cinema for an action-packed experience and to take a ride on that emotional rollercoaster will not be disappointed! This moving story about difficult decisions -like deciding whether

Unexpectedly, an engineer is teamed up with a group of explorers and appointed to make use of a dangerous and recently discovered wormhole, in order to overcome the limitations on human space travel. Whilst exploring whole new dimensions, will they be able to surpass their limits on their intense, interstellar voyage? “Mankind was born on Earth. It was never meant to die here.”

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Godzilla I loved this movie. I’ve always been a bit of a fan of Godzilla, since the authentic Japanese originals made their way into the UK, even the cheesy Matthew Broderick version was enjoyable in it’s way. This epic and graphically astounding flick was a mixture of emotions, bringing a tear to the eye on many occasions and pleasing it’s audience through giant monster showdowns. The carnage and the chaos inflicted during the fight between lizard, insect and mankind, throughout multiple locations results in some intense moments and action filled events. Complete with some epic scores and some familiar faces, there’s nothing missing from this movie. With Aaron Johnson (star of “Kick Ass”) taking the lead and fighting for his country, Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad” legend) as his obsessive, yet on-the-money Father, and Ken Watanabe (“The Last Samurai” star) as Dr. Serizawa, who has been tracking Godzilla for years and is the only one that seems to understand it’s habits; this film is a must-see for everyone, although parental supervision may be necessary for the little ones, due to violent scenes and a few scares. Definitely recommended though!

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Putting up a Fence Sometimes its nice to get a little bit of privacy and definition around your home or in the garden. Not only does a fence look great, but it will also provide you with heightened security, dependent on the size and locking abilities. For a low cost build and a quality finish, it is recommended that you get some good readymade timber panels from your local hardware/ DIY store. It can be pretty easy to put up a few posts and screw the panels on, but for a quality, long-lasting fence, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to concrete the posts in.

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Lift the panel into position. Lower the posts into the holes and prop with a batten, diagonally from the ground to the top of the panel. Screwing through the top of the batten will stop the panel from moving. Check that the fence is level. Use your spirit level across the tops and make sure the posts are vertical. Simply fill the holes with a little rubble if necessary. Fix a post onto the edge of the next panel. Lower the panel and post into position, securing with a batten and repeat your level checks. Create your cement mix. When you have all your panels secured, you need to fill the holes with cement. Make sure you keep the mix slightly below ground level, in order to cover it with earth later on.

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DIY checks Grab a can of WD40. Using the little red straw, squirt it into all the locks around your car. Get right in there where the key goes and you will

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remove any salt or grit, helping to free up the locks. Open the doors and squirt the hinges too. Don’t forget the boot and bonnet. Give the bonnet latch area a good going over too, as this always sticks. Also, make sure you give all the wheel nuts a quick squirt. This will stop the nuts seizing on, and will enable you to change that wheel if you get a puncture. Try not to squirt the brake discs whilst you are doing this! Whilst you have the bonnet up, it is time to check a few levels – oil, water and the washer

brakes if your tyres are worn. If you’re sliding

bottle. You should also check the battery. If it is

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treads are getting low.

yourself with deionized water. Make sure you check the terminals are nice, tight and clean. If they are dirty, pour a little coca-cola on them and watch the gunge disappear!

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disappears from sight, your tyre is probably

adjusted with a 10/13mm spanner or socket.

fine. If you can still see it, you may well be

The maintenance free units come with a

running on unsafe and illegal tyres. Each bald

green light. If this has gone out, it may need

tyre can get you 3 points and a £60 fine.

changing. Batteries normally come with a 2 or 3 year guarantee, but can last over 5 if the car is garaged. If you need a new battery visit www. etyres.co.uk or phone 0800 028 9000.

Get a visual on your tyre pressures. If they look low, they probably are. A trip to the petrol station air pump will do the trick. With the boot open, check the spare too, as getting a

Check your tyres. Now you have ensured your

puncture and not having a roadworthy spare

car starts properly, it is time to see if it can stop

is no laughing matter. If you need new tyres it

properly too. There is no point having good

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Look After Yourself this Winter Due to the drop in temperature this time of year, you may need to take extra care of your body inside and out. Harsh weather and indoor heating can make your skin dull, dry and irritated, so its important to maintain a good regime. Its also important to keep an eye on your diet, in order to stay on top form. Here are some other ideas to consider: Increase your fluid intake. While the need to refresh and replenish with a cold beverage is less common when the heat dies down, (especially when a nice mug of hot chocolate is on offer instead) you’ll really do wonders for your skin by drinking more water, as hydrated skin is happy skin and is more likely to retain moisture. Eating right will really help with your skin’s natural glow too, and will keep you energised and off the sofa! Invest in the best products for you. Local beauty consultants can advise you on the best and most natural products for your skin type. With a huge range to choose from these days, you can find the perfect moisturisers and emollients to battle the cold. Opting for a thick, mild moisturiser either for your face or for your hands/body is recommended to prevent dry, itchy winter skin. Just remember to keep using them regularly,. Protect your skin! Colder weather doesn’t mean you’re immune to sun-related skin damage. Buy some suncreams if you’re planning on staying out in the sun for a while. Sun and snow glare can be a mean combination for sensitive skin. Always remember to reapply frequently too. Take extra care of your hands. As the skin on your hands is a lot thinner than most other 33

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parts of your body, it needs extra care to keep its natural oils. Be sure to wear gloves whenever you can to keep the cold out. Some people are irritated by wool fibres, so if you want the warmth, but not the rashes, try wearing them over a thin pair of cotton gloves. Remove wet clothing ASAP. Damp clothing can lead to irritation, eczema flare ups and sores, so keep warm and dry as often as possible. It may be worth buying a good moisture-locking foot lotion too. Invest in a humidifier. Having a humidifier can help retain moisture in your skin, helping it keep its glow, but it can also help to unblock nasal passages and keep you breathing easy when you’re under the weather. If you’re looking for advice from the professionals, need some massage therapy or want to re-stock your beauty supplies, why not seek help from companies featured in Omni Local such as JGSM sports massage and ASEA?

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Tenancy Agreements If you’ve recently decided to make a move somewhere or are living alone for the first time, you’ll need to do your research on things like

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tenancy agreements. Though there isn’t any legal obligation for your landlord to arrange a written agreement, it is important that both the tenant and the landlord are on the same page. If any disputes were to come about later on during the residence, the both of you may want to refer to the previously agreed terms from when you first moved in. There are multiple forms of tenancy agreements, for example an Assured Tenancy, which could be a fixed term, or may run indefinitely from one period onto the next, and can only be created

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agreement, meaning they are equally liable for

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1 Washtub (4)

2 Chaos, mayhem (5) 3 Professional cook (4) 4 End of a race (6)

5 Car’s front lamp (9) 7

6 Bland, without flavour (9) 7 Before the expected time (6)

8 Forming small waves (8) 5

9 Style of religious music (6) Solutions on our website - www.omnilocal.co.uk

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