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Editor’s Tips From panto to Louisiana blues Health Awareness Steps to alleviate symptoms of menopause Sutton Voice Roger Mills ponders the question, what is our community?

Guest writer An excerpt from award-winning writer Jane Davis’ novel, An Unknown Woman Coffee Break Schools The next generation of computer programmers Chamber News

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New year, new you Alternative ways to get fit and active this year 7 Winning ways Downsend U11 football team’s Cup glory 8 Flying solo From Britain’s Got Talent to a debut album, Wayne Woodward’s whirlwind 12 months 10 Sutton Soup How a cup of soup is helping change our community for the better 12 Sparkling Sutton Singer kicks off festive celebrations 15 Fine lines Uncovering the truth about dermal fillers

18 18 Prison food In the kitchen with the Clink Restaurant’s head chef 23 Hidden gem Wedding showcase at Kingswood Golf and Country Club 29 Achieving excellence Bursary opportunities at St Christopher’s School 30 Destination anywhere Pack your bags and head for one of 2017’s top spots 34 Full house Bingo hall takes top accolade in Sutton Business Awards 39 Platinum celebration Warrenders marks 70-year anniversary

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WELCOME

Wonder of nature: See the Northern Lights among other sights on a trip to Canada, Lonely Planet’s top country to visit in 2017 Pic: Destination Canada

The new year is upon us — a time for fresh starts, to achieve goals, resolve to get fit or embark on an adventure.

Whether you’ve vowed to be more active or to step out of your comfort zone and try something new, we hope to steer you on the right path and offer a little inspiration along the way.

EDITOR’S TIPS

Wayne Woodward proved that raw talent and a whole lot of personality can help you achieve your dreams.

Louisana blues The last of the original Louisiana bluesmen, Lil’ Jimmy Reed will be playing a special end of tour show at Sutton’s Boom Boom Club on January 29.

Accompanied by his band, featuring top boogie pianist Bob Hall and Hilary Blythe, the 77-year-old, whose career stretches back to the time when rhythm ‘n’ blues was just bursting on to the popular music scene, still packs a punch.

Tickets £12 in advance, £15 on the door.

Visit www.feenstra.co.uk

2016 was a breakthrough year for the singer after he reached the finals of Britain’s Got Talent. He’s hoping to surpass that this year with the release of his much-anticipated debut album.

We caught up with him at his second home — the recording studio — to hear about his plans for the coming year and his musical ambitions.

We’re celebrating the achievements of Sutton’s best businesses and we chat to the head chef at The Clink restaurant about life in and out of the kitchen.

And if the return to work and the winter weather has left you yearning to get away, then look no further than page 30 as we reveal the destinations that should be on your radar this year.

Happy new year!

Open mic Showcase your talent in front of the friendly crowd at The Brook, in Wallington, at its weekly open mic night.

Turn up and perform and you could be in with the chance of winning half a day at the venue’s recording studio. What are you waiting for?

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The Brook, Manor Road, Wallington, Thursdays from 7pm. www.the-brook.co.uk

Robin Hood Panto’s back, oh yes it is! Banstead has its own panto and this year it is the tale of Nottingham’s finest outlaw, Robin Hood.

Will he conquer the evil Sheriff and rescue the rightful King? Join in the fun and frolics at Banstead Institute from January 25-28.

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HEALTH AWARENESS

STRUGGLING WITH HOT FLUSHES?

CHILTERN HEALTH CENTRES Sutton • Crawley • Leatherhead • Carshalton

Chiltern Health Centre Sutton Chiropractic Clinic 137 Brighton Rd, Sutton Surrey, SM2 5SW

The menopause transitional phase or perimenopause years usually start when a woman is in her 40s, but with some women it can start as early as the age of 30.

your metabolism and reduce loss of muscle mass, which are all associated with symptoms of menopause. Exercise also reduces stress and can enhance overall quality of your life.

At this time of a woman’s life, the body goes through a lot of changes. This is due to hormonal changes, which can cause physical and emotional challenges to the body . The first thing many women notice is a change in their periods; they may experience irregular, heavy or scanty periods. A woman reaches menopause when she has had no period for 12 months in a row.

Hormone Treatment

Hot flushes are a common menopausal symptom. However other symptoms such as breast tenderness, low sex drive, fatigue, irritability and depression can also be experienced and can last between four and ten years in some cases.

Not all woman have symptoms and scientists are still working out why some struggle and others have very few symptoms at all.

Nutrition

A healthy balanced diet should be varied and rich in nutrients, it should be regular, as irregular eating can cause tiredness and make symptoms such as hot flushes and irritability worse. It is also very important to cut down on coffee, alcohol and sugars in your diet. Make sure that your diet is rich in green leafy vegetables and take a good quality of multivitamins.

Relaxation

Practice relaxation technique such as tai chi and yoga. Studies have shown that supported and restorative yoga poses can reduce stress and also help strengthen the bones.

Exercise

If going to the gym is not your thing consider dancing classes, brisk walks, or cycling. Find something you enjoy, regular exercise helps maintain a healthy weight, speed up

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HRT (Hormone Replacement Treatment) or hormone therapy is the usual standard treatment for menopausal symptoms. You must speak to your GP to remind you of any risks that might be associated with hormone replacement treatment.

Your doctor may also prescribe antidepressants for symptoms such as mood swings or irritability that might be associated with hormonal imbalances.

Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese acupuncture is a holistic treatment that has stood the test of time. Evidence-based clinical research has shown that traditional acupuncture can safely treat a wide range of common illness. Each woman is an individual and therefore experiences menopause differently. Traditional acupuncture treatment is individually tailored; it focuses on the whole person and aims to improve a woman’s entire health and wellbeing.

Acupuncture can help with hot flushes, night sweats, anxiety and insomnia. Patients seen in clinic frequently say that they feel the benefit of acupuncture beyond their main complaint.

Remember it is your body, choose a treatment that best suits you and always speak to your GP if you are struggling with any of the above symptoms.

Call 020 8661 1613 for further information or to book an appointment.

Chiltern Health Centre, Sutton Chiropractic Clinic, 137 Brighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5SW

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New Year NEW WAY TO GET FIT

Christmas is done and dusted and the new year celebrations feel like a distant memory. If your fitness regime needs a reboot here are some ideas Let’s be honest, gyms are not for everyone.

If you’re looking for an activity that gets you outdoors or that simply puts a smile on your face, even when your muscles are burning, then we have some alternatives to help you stick to those new year resolutions.

Parkrun

Dig out your trainers and join a timed 5km run, jog or walk around Banstead Woods with Parkrun.

There’s no pressure to be at the front of the pack, everyone taking part completes the two-lap course at their own pace and there’s plenty of encouragement along the way.

If running on a treadmill bores you then you’ll enjoy the fresh air and scenery. Best of all it’s free.

Parkrun, Banstead Woods, Saturdays, 9am, www.parkrun.org.uk/banstead

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A fun and social game, it is a non-contact sport so any sprinting, running or jogging while the ball is in play will be penalised.

Sutton United Football Club, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am, £2 per session. www.surreyfa.com Pilates

Pilates focuses on balance, posture, strength and flexibility to help improve overall fitness.

Its controlled approach works to tone muscles and can help to reduce back pain.

Numerous classes are available, it’s finding the right mix and right instructor for you.

FitSteps

FitSteps came to life in 2013, the result of a collaboration between two ballroom dancers and an Olympic swimmer.

During a Strictly Come Dancing practice session, Natalie Lowe, Ian Waite and Mark Foster struck upon an idea - to mix the graceful steps of ballroom with the up tempo steps of Latin dances.

FitSteps is based around 12 of the most popular Latin and ballroom dances, creating a fun and energetic way to stay fit that anyone can try, even if they have no dance experience.

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FitSteps, Dance Options, Ewell Road, Cheam Village, www.danceoptions.com Walking football

Walking football, a slower-paced version of the beautiful game, is all about helping you maintain an active lifestyle, as well as helping to burn calories.

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LOCAL EVENT

CUP GLORY Downsend U11s score stunning goal to win Surrey Prep Schools Cup

The side went into the half-time break with a valuable 1-0 lead thanks to a superb free kick. The ball was struck sweetly and sailed high into the air and squeezed in under the crossbar.

In the second half the Royal Russell team began to dominate possession and create goal-scoring chances of their own.

They eventually turned a chance into a goal leaving the game precariously balanced at 1-1.

Downsend responded with resilience, determination and some fresh legs after a substitution. A more even contest then ensued until the boys drove with speed and skill down the right wing, taking the ball to the byline and rifling a great cross into the box. The initial shot was repelled by the keeper but the rebound slotted the ball in at the far post.

The final minutes of the game saw the Downsend midfield helping their defenders in order to ensure Royal Russell were unable to reply with an equaliser.

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The U11 boys football team at Downsend School capped off a winning season by clinching the Surrey Prep School Cup. The team qualified for the final after notching up wins over Aberdour, Shrewsbury House, Staines Prep and Parkside schools.

But they faced tough opponents when they took on Royal Russell’s U11 side for the chance to lift the trophy.

Charterhouse School, in Godalming, hosted the final and the teams playing in the plate and cup matches had the privilege of playing on the school’s 1st XI pitch.

Downsend got off to a flying start, dominating most of the first half and creating numerous scoring chances, all of which led to narrow misses or great saves from the Royal Russell keeper.

Perhaps aptly, the game was put to bed from a second free kick. This time the ball ricocheted on and off Royal Russell’s defenders and dribbled over the line to hand Downsend a 3-1 victory.

Downsend School is a co-educational, day preparatory

school for pupils aged two to 13.

It has three pre-preparatory schools based in Epsom, Leatherhead and Ashtead and a preparatory school in Leatherhead, for children aged six to 13.

It will be holding an open morning on March 3 at its preparatory school in Leatherhead and from 9.30am11.30am at its pre-preparatory school sites.

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FEATURE - WAYNE WOODWARD

Hold TIGHT

His cheeky personality won him an army of fans on Britain’s Got Talent. Now Wayne Woodward is going solo with his debut album

It’s been a whirlwind 12 months for Wayne Woodward.

After being catapulted into the spotlight on Britain’s Got Talent, the singer has been beavering away in the studio putting the finishing touches to his debut album.

“The last year has been manic,” says the 21-year-old singer, who wowed the judges when he auditioned on the TV talent show with his rendition of Frank Sinatra’s The Way You Look Tonight.

He went all the way to the finals, before being pipped to the title. “I had no idea that was going to happen. Even if I didn’t get through the first audition I wouldn’t have been disappointed. I loved it and I would do it again tomorrow.

“When you think of the masses and masses of people who sign up to be on that show, to come second is amazing.

“The hardest thing about the BGT experience is shaking off the name — to just be Wayne Woodward.”

That is exactly what he has spent the last six months working on.

While Britain’s Got Talent was a launchpad, Wayne, and his producer and manager Jay Picasso, had already been working on an album. Rather than be pigeon-holed and put out an album of swing covers, he has worked on new material, cowriting a number of songs on his as-yet untitled debut.

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The first track N.U.M.B., which reflects on the pressures of becoming a successful artist, was released in November ahead of the album launch early this year.

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FEATURE - WAYNE WOODWARD It’s a new sound for Wayne, marrying the old swing classics with which he’s become known, with a more contemporary musical style.

“When we were making the album it was hard to choose which song we wanted to put out first. There were so many other songs we could have picked. N.U.M.B. was one of our earliest tracks, it’s very contemporary but still has the instruments and a jazz feel.

“The album blends together so well. It ties a knot between the old classics and the new.”

It’s hard to believe that just 18 months ago Wayne had been honing his craft on the pub and club circuit, spending his weekends gigging, while he did some part-time labouring.

He quit college to concentrate on singing and asked his parents, his biggest supporters, to give him a year to make it work.

He met Jay when he walked into Starcity Studios, in Sutton, and booked a recording slot. “I sang Fly Me to the Moon in my scruffy work clothes,” says Wayne. “Jay filmed it and put it on Facebook and it took off.

“It’s leapt from there. I’ve gone from digging holes in the rain and gigging on the side to BGT, we have worked so hard.

formally trained, Wayne developed a love of singing from a young age.

“I would stand next to the CD player in the kitchen and sing along to songs,” he says. “I remember my mum wrote out the words to Ronan Keating’s Tomorrow Never Comes. That was the first song I ever learned. That and That’s Life because my dad used to sing it.”

The youngest of four, Wayne grew up in Sutton, where his dad used to run The Plough pub in Gander Green Lane.

“I used to go down in the morning to open up the pub with my dad. I’d have that time to turn all the equipment on and sing all the songs.

“When my voice broke I couldn’t sing for months and it broke my heart. Then I tried a different song - one by Matt Monro - and I just perfected it. From then on I sang songs from that 40s and 50s era.”

“I’m still learning and it’s only going to get stronger.”

Wayne’s ambition does not stop there. His new year resolution? “To get in the charts. I’m hoping that’s what 2017 brings.”

www.waynewoodwardmusic.com

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LOCAL CHARITY - SUTTON SOUP

Soup

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Changing the community one cup of soup at a time. Heather McMeckan explains the concept behind Sutton Soup

On a Thursday night in a church in Sutton a group of volunteers are preparing to pitch their ideas for funding.

It’s not quite like entering the Dragon’s Den, although nerve-racking for the groups involved, this is in fact a crowdfunding dinner with the aim of directly supporting community projects.

Based on the successful Detroit Soup, which has raised more than $100,000 in five years, similar schemes are cropping up around the country.

Sutton launched its Soup last April and has so far distributed almost £1,400 to local groups.

It’s a simple idea. You pay £5 and in return get a cup of soup and the chance to hear people pitch their ideas for projects to help the community.

There’s a chance to ask questions, before soup is served. Then the audience can choose which project gets their vote.

The winner gets to take home the money in the pot.

Heather McMeckan, who chairs the project, said: “Anyone who has a good idea or something that would benefit the community can pitch. You don’t have to be a formal charitable trust to pitch, but you have to be able to convince the audience that it’s a good idea.”

“There can only be one winner but all the organisations that pitch get to spread their message and receive feedback.

Sometimes other things come from it, volunteers or extra donations.”

Previous winners include Sutton Night Watch, which won £490 and SMILE, a peer mentoring scheme for disabled people aged 12 to18 living in Sutton, which received £345.

Free Cakes for Kids, an initiative where people volunteer to bake birthday cakes for children whose families would find it difficult to provide them, scooped £560 at the last Soup in October.

The only proviso of taking part is that the winner returns to the next Soup to give an update on how the money has been spent.

Sutton Soup, January 19, 7.30pm, St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Way, Robin Hood Lane, Sutton

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CHRISTMAS EDITORIAL IN SUTTON

Sparkling SUTTON

Britain’s Got Talent star lights up Sutton

Homegrown talent Wayne Woodward illuminated Sutton when he flicked the switch to officially switch on the town’s Christmas lights.

The singer brought the high street to a virtual standstill when he performed a medley of songs, including a cover of the classic White Christmas.

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CHRISTMAS IN SUTTON

farmers’ and artisan market searching for the perfect gift as well as visiting The Vortex, the world’s ultimate walk-through illusion.

The climax of the day’s festivities was the lights switch-on when the Mayor of Sutton, Councillor Richard Clifton, joined Wayne Woodward, Father Christmas and DJ Mick Brown on stage to push the plunger and illuminate the town.

Successful Sutton Business Improvement District organised the switch-on event on November 19.

Crowds lined the high street to catch the live performance, along with a set by singer and songwriter Christopher Haul, which topped off an afternoon of free family entertainment which also included live music, dance shows, seasonal street entertainers and a magic show.

Shoppers also had the opportunity to browse the Christmas

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Ross Feeney, Successful Sutton’s chief executive, said: “There was a fantastic atmosphere in the town centre with thousands enjoying an afternoon of entertainment from a host of talented acts.”

The festive fun continued throughout December with a four-day Christmas market, rides on Sutton’s Land Train and a chance to get up close and meet some of Santa’s favourite helpers, the reindeer.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

FINE LINES Dr Imogen, of White Swan Aesthetics, uncovers the truth about dermal fillers Are fillers safe and who will perform my treatment?

The scary fact is that someone with absolutely no qualifications can administer dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections. However, you can rest assured that you are in safe hands with White Swan Aesthetics because every aspect of the consultation and treatment is carried out by a fully qualified, fully insured doctor or dentist with advanced qualifications in medical aesthetics. White Swan practitioners are based in luxury beauty salons across the UK, including Ooh La La Hair and Beauty Salon in Epsom, Surrey.

What results can I expect and will anyone know I have had dermal filler or anti-wrinkle injections?

Artistically and skilfully placed facial aesthetics can be as natural as you desire.

The products that White Swan use are the gold standard in the industry, which means the results achieved are more natural, smoother and last longer. Dermal fillers can volumise cheeks and lips, re-contour facial features and fill in deeper wrinkles, whereas anti-wrinkle injections simply reduce facial muscle movement so that fine lines are smoothed and new wrinkles are prevented from forming.

How long do treatments last?

The results of dermal fillers are seen straight away and can last anywhere from six to 12 months, depending on the product and area being treated.

With anti-wrinkle injections however, it takes seven to 10 days to see the results and they will last between four and six months. You will always achieve the best long-term results if you repeat the treatment just as it is wearing off, because over time this will gradually weaken the facial muscles so you will have to have less frequent treatment, as well as getting the maximum anti-wrinkle preventative effects.

White Swan always offers a free anti-wrinkle ‘top up’ after two weeks to ensure complete client satisfaction. We get great pleasure from knowing our clients are delighted with the results and consequently feel more confident in their appearance.

Clinics are held at Ooh La La Hair and Beauty Salon, West Street, Epsom.

Call 03335 777926 or email booking@ whiteswanaesthetics.co.uk to book a free consultation or treatment and quote SWAN20 for 20% off your first treatment.

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SUTTON VOICE

TOGETHER WE’RE STRONGER Columnist Roger Mills ponders the question of community Most days between 10 and 15 stories are posted on the site, but now it is brighter, easier to read and full of great images which help to express the diversity and creativity of our borough.

Sutton Voice was established to celebrate the work of people who want to protect and develop our community. But what is our community? Well it can be a place like Beddington or Worcester Park or it can be an interest — everything from archery to zumba!

People tend to think that a community is a geographical term and certainly in the four years since Sutton Voice launched it has shown me just how strong our borough is through its independent parts.

Just recently as Sutton High Street lit up with Christmas cheer each of our other business and retail communities like Wallington, Carshalton, Carshalton Beeches and Cheam celebrated their determination to get fully involved in the yuletide spirit.

To reflect the individual districts of the borough, readers can now search by area as well as by subject, they can also continue to find a job, seek a safe trader and even monitor the amazing work that is being done over this period to commemorate the activities of individuals and groups as they commemorate the centenary of World War One. A new channel has just been launched for the new year, which will feature activities and actions for children and young people.

Sutton Voice is a not-for-profit community interest company. It only takes advertising to try and pay for the work that is needed to maintain and continue to develop what, I hope, is a growing community asset.

My investment is my commitment in time and effort to make sure our borough's activities and its residents have an opportunity to be reflected to the widest possible audience.

www.suttonvoice.co.uk Follow us on Twitter @SuttonVoice Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/Sutton-Voice

Congratulations to everyone who spends time re-inforcing our communities.

My aim to re-inforce and reflect these endeavours has taken a huge step forward in the past few months with the launch of a new site — which is more able to cope with the increasing volume of requests for publication.

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GUEST WRITER

AN UNKNOWN WOMAN If we are what we own, who are we when we own nothing?

“What’s that noise?” Anita sat upright in bed, blinking blindly in the dark.

Ed rolled onto his side, dragging the duvet with him and groaning, “What noise?”

“That banging.”

Ed insisted, “I can’t hear anything. Go back to sleep.”

But Anita knew she hadn’t imagined it. She willed it to come again.

“There!” She grabbed at it, her lungs so tight with fear that she could barely breathe.

“Someone’s trying to break in!”

“No.” All attention now, Ed was up on his elbows, staring at the ceiling. “It’s coming from the loft.” Then a shrieking sound pierced the silence, relentless, heart-stopping, almost paralysing. The sideways leap from burglar to what else this might mean was almost too much to take on board.

In disbelief, Anita asked, “Is that -?”

“It’s the smoke alarm.” Already on his feet, Ed commanded, “Get up!” His hands were fists. Perhaps he imagined an intruder might have deliberately set the alarm off, intending to draw them downstairs.

She saw a drift of air, cloudy and powder-grey, nothing so substantial that it fitted the description of smoke. Anita followed Ed out onto the landing. The door of the spare room was edged with a reddish glow. Before she could yell “Stop!”, Ed had reached for the doorknob. He yanked his hand away, shaking it violently, cursing loudly. Just as he hid it in the opposite armpit, the door swung inwards on its hinges. Slapped in the face by a fierce concentration of heat, they stepped back. The sight of flames devouring the wall was mesmerising, the sounds of snapping and popping surreal. A lungful of toxic black smoke escaped, then the door sucked closed. There was a moment when all she could do was blink, then Anita found herself being pushed in front of Ed, ordered downstairs.

“Passports and birth certificates,” Ed said.

“I’ll get those.”

It seemed so urgent, the need to make the right decisions about what to save. At the foot of the staircase Anita grabbed her handbag from the banister, shrugged on her coat. Venturing into the dining room, she checked that her route to the French windows was clear. Her laptop lay on the table. She had worked late into the evening, until her eyes protested. Anita ripped out the lead, ready to pick it up on her way out. About to pull out the plug, she stopped short. An inch more and she would have been touching the live electrics.

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Calm down.

Think.

How long did she have? A minute, perhaps. She checked over her shoulder: Ed was going between the front room and the hall, throwing things out of the front door.

“Shut the door!” she yelled at him.

“What?”

“Oxygen feeds fire.” Didn’t everybody know that? “Go out the front and shut the door behind you.”

On hearing a slam, she bent over the oriental chest. In it, household documents were stored in manila folders, their edges torn from regular use. Ed thought her filing system obsessive, but they never had to search for passports. She found them quickly.

Important documents stowed in her handbag, she clutched her laptop under one arm. “I said, I’ll go out the back!” She instinctively covered her nostrils and mouth as she skirted the table. Black smoke rolled the length of the ceiling, determined to ambush her. Memory urged: crouch low.

Moments later she was standing on the patio, relieved to find herself breathing untainted air, marvelling at the miracle that was the night sky. It would have been a good night for star-gazing. Ed pointing and spouting facts about distant constellations whose names Anita would forget; trying to explain that they were seeing light from stars that no longer existed. “How can we see something that doesn’t exist?” Anita protested against a concept so mind-bending, though she enjoyed Ed’s enthusiasm, seeing his eyes light up. But tonight there was no time. “You need to keep moving,” she scolded herself.

“Anita! Anita! You need to get out!”

Jane Davis is the author of seven novels. Her debut, Halftruths and White Lies, won the Daily Mail First Novel Award and was described by Joanne Harris as ‘A story of secrets, lies, grief and, ultimately, redemption, charmingly handled by this very promising new writer.’

The Bookseller featured her in their ‘One to Watch’ section.

Six further novels have earned her a loyal fan base and wide spread praise. Her 2016 novel, An Unknown Woman won Writing Magazine’s Self-Published Book of the Year Award. Her favourite description of fiction is ‘made-up truth’.

Jane lives in Carshalton, with her Formula 1-obsessed, beer-brewing partner, surrounded by growing piles of paperbacks, CDs and general chaos. When she is not writing, you may spot Jane disappearing up the side of a mountain with a camera in hand.

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THE CLINK RESTAURANT

IT'S

Not PORRIDGE

Prison food gets a new meaning at The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down.

Here head chef Brendan Gough chats about life in the kitchen and cooking to the seasons

On a normal day in the kitchen of The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down, what do you get up to?

No two days are the same at The Clink, which makes every day exciting and challenging. Once the prisoners come down to the kitchen first thing in the morning, I spend

10-20 minutes catching up with the guys and briefing them on what we have planned for the day with regard to training and how many customers we have. Then we crack on with preparation and training before service begins.

What is your favourite thing to eat?

I love Italian food. I love how the Italians don’t overcomplicate things when it comes to food and let the fresh, flavoursome ingredients speak for themselves. They respect the heritage of a dish and will often use family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation.

What do you like to do when you’re not in the kitchen?

I love eating out and keeping up with the newest food trends so I can integrate the things I discover into the food I cook at home and at work. I also like taking part in extreme sports like snowboarding and motocross.

If you could travel to anywhere in the world to try the cuisine, where would you go?

My dream is to travel the world and taste every different cuisine there is so I couldn’t possibly just give you one! I really enjoy the flavours and techniques that can be found in the world’s cuisines and it’s great that we can incorporate some of this into the menu at The Clink. We use locally sourced where possible and the menus change with the seasons to ensure the flavours are the best available at the time. Because the head chefs from the different restaurants collaborate on each menu, to ensure they cover the City & Guilds syllabus that the prisoners are studying, we have to include certain methods and techniques that are

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LOCAL BUSINESS their maximum potential. Each trainee has a personalised learning plan based on their current level and where we need to get them to in terms of training. Each individual is treated on a case-by-case basis to ensure they are learning at the right pace and are at an employable level once they are released from prison. Securing each graduate a job is ultimately why we do what we do – it helps in reducing the likelihood of re-offending and therefore benefits the individual, their family and, of course, society.

What is your top cooking tip?

Respect the ingredients you’re working with and remember that what you put in to a dish is what you will get out.

Bearing that in mind I always say that “fresh is best”.

Working in The Clink Restaurant fits perfectly with this as I get to work with the head of gardens at HMP Send, along with the other Clink head chefs, to plan out what will be planted so we can then use the produce on the menus once harvested. Our Rhode Island Red chickens are free range and fed on an organic diet – I think this makes a world of difference too when cooking.The richness this can add can make the flavour of a dish even better.

What do you find most rewarding about working at The Clink Restaurant?

often from other cuisines so it keeps the menu diverse and globally-inspired, but with the best of British flavours.

How has your previous experience prepared you for the role at the High Down restaurant?

I have worked for some great chefs in my career so far who have prepared me with the necessary cooking skills to succeed at a high level, but nothing can prepare you for working in a unique environment such as a prison.

Every day at The Clink Restaurant must be approached differently as every prisoner has different needs and we must work with each individual to ensure they achieve

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I’ve met some amazing people who have come from the worst backgrounds imaginable and The Clink Charity and the whole team behind it has given them the chance to turn their life around and achieve something to be proud of. They give them encouragement and support to learn a skill that will improve their lives and the life of those around them. Everyone deserves hope, help and a second chance and The Clink provides that – it’s an amazing thing to be a part of.

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VALENTINE’S QUIZ

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2 The New World (7) 3 Nestled together (7) 4 Charges (5) 5 Space surrounding an altar (7) 6 Argument (3-2) 7 Vows (5) 12 North American deer (3) 14 Cereal grass (3) 15 Bedtime lingerie (7) 17 Responsive to drugs (7) 18 Marry (7) 20 White heron (5) 21 More recent (5) 22 Circular (5)

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1. What kind of flowers are traditionally given to symbolise love?

2. Which Roman god was either depicted as a plump cherub with a bow and arrow, or as a handsome teenager?

3. Which Shakespeare play features the characters Valentine and Proteus?

4. Who led the Chicago gangsters behind the St Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929?

5. If you’re quick to show your feelings, where are you said to wear your heart?

6. Who famously said “Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all�?

7. St Valentine is indeed the patron saint of love, but what else is he the patron saint of?

8. The British Museum has a letter that is regarded as the oldest valentine in existence. It was written by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife. When was it written?

9. We associate love with the heart, but in Shakespeare’s time it was not always the case. In what other organ did love reside?

10. In early 19th-century Britain, a new type of valentine became trendy. Nicknamed the “vinegar valentine�, it was characterised by a particular type of message.

What type?

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Wedding Fair

Sunday 19th February 2017 11am – 3.30pm Meet our recommended suppliers & dedicated wedding team

Wedding Showcase

Sunday 26th February 2017 11am – 3.30pm Visit our venue dressed to impress from top to toe

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A beautiful and serene wedding venue in leafy Surrey, offering creative and all-inclusive luxury wedding packages.

Our stunning venue is nestled overlooking Chipstead valley and situated on the impressive Kingswood estate. Here at Kingswood we offer you and your guests the warmest of welcomes, comfort, modern cuisine and exceptional service as standard.

The surroundings at Kingswood make it an ideal setting for the celebration of your civil ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception. Our elegant venue, with romantic gardens and stunning views over our mature golf course adds the wow factor to your special occasion.

As you begin planning the day you’ve always dreamed of, you will value the help and advice of our dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator Claire, who will be with you every step of the way. With extensive experience and commitment to her role, Claire works hard to ensure every couple is appreciated and made to feel part of the Kingswood family.

Speaking with great enthusiasm, Claire told us: “Every wedding is so different and I love using my creative personality to help tailor bespoke packages for each of our

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couples. Being involved in the planning, from initial enquiry to your first dance, is so incredibly rewarding and it’s not a surprise that I’m an absolute hopeless romantic! I love meeting new couples on a daily basis and seeing their faces as I walk them through their dream wedding day. I’m proud to work as part of the Kingswood team and am very passionate about our beautiful venue.”

An added bonus is the presence of the 4* boutique lodge on site for you and your guests to stay overnight after the big day. The Lodge consists of 18 rooms and can offer you a contemporary and comfortable space in stunning and peaceful surroundings to spend the night. Because we are independently owned, you’ll find lots of individual touches and attention to detail ensuring that your special occasion lasts as long as possible!

Don’t miss our Wedding Fair on Sunday 19th February & Showcase on Sunday 26th February! No need to make an appointment, just stop by and check out what Kingswood has to offer!

Visit our website weddings.kingswoodgolf.co.uk for full details or to request a brochure today

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SCHOOLS

KIDS

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Teaching children how to code is now part of the primary school curriculum Image: Shutterstock

In classrooms up and down the land children as young as five have been mastering the basics of how to write a computer programme.

The task in hand may be to animate a character on screen or to play a game, but the principle remains the same — to create a code that works.

So what is coding? In simple terms, it involves telling a computer what to do through a series of instructions.

Anything from asking the computer to type ‘Hello World’ to running an app you can use on a smartphone relies on code.

Learning to use code is just one element of lessons, the wider aim is to encourage creativity, problem solving, logic, team work and planning among students, skills that can be transferred to other school subjects.

It’s also about helping children to experiment, to accept they will make mistakes because learning to code involves trial and error, and to make sense of the digital world that we live in.

Linux), Raspberry Pi and Arduino devices.

Sessions are free and run on Saturday afternoons once a fortnight during term-time. http://wpcoderdojo.org.uk Code Club is a nationwide network of after-school coding clubs for children aged nine to eleven.

Projects follow step-by-step guides that help children learn Scratch, HTML and CSS and Python by making games, animations, and websites. The projects gradually introduce coding concepts to allow children to build their knowledge. www.codeclub.org.uk Gamewagon comes at coding from a slightly different angle by tapping in to kids’ love of playing computer games.

Children learn about what makes games like Minecraft, FIFA and Mario so popular before designing their own versions in Scratch.

Workshops are run in schools and libraries and there is also a holiday club in Epsom over the February half term.

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Want to learn more?

Coding clubs are springing up across the country providing a fun and informal way to pick up new skills.

In Worcester Park, CoderDojo runs regular classes for 11 to 17-year-olds interested in developing computer programming skills using a mixture of laptop (Windows and

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An Outstanding Independent Education for Girls from Nursery to Sixth Form Scholarships available at 11+ and 16+ See our website for new minibus routes

Next Open Events: Junior School: 9am on 19 January Senior School: 9am on 2 February

Telephone: 020 8642 0594 Email: admissions@sut.gdst.net www.suttonhigh.gdst.net

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INSPIRE | NURTURE | ACHIEVE An independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 3-18

Ewell Castle School With an ethos in which each child’s achievements are acknowledged, valued and celebrated, pupils thrive academically as a result of a varied curriculum, an extensive extra-curricular programme and outstanding pastoral care.

Whole School Open Morning Saturday 28th January 2017 10.00am - 12noon

Senior School Open Morning Tuesday 7th March 2017 9.00am - 10.30am For further details and to pre-register please visit our website ewellcastle.co.uk 020 8394 3576 admissions@ewellcastle.co.uk

SCHOOLS

BURSARY OPPORTUNITIES AT ST CHRISTOPHER’S SCHOOL St Christopher’s School is a co-educational pre-preparatory school for children aged between 3 and 7 years in Epsom.

Set in Epsom, this charming school received acclaim in February 2016 from inspectors who recognised the success of its aim to create a happy school with a broad and challenging education within a caring and secure family context. As well as declaring the school to be "excellent in all areas" the inspectors commented that the school provided for the children, “The best possible start to their education".

St Christopher’s is a charitable trust run by a committed board of governors who enjoy “an exceptional level of involvement in the life of the whole school”, reinvesting annually to enhance the excellent provision. The school is committed to sharing the "inspirational teaching" and "irresistible learning" with the community by providing generous annual bursaries.

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Excellent in all areas? Come and find out why with a personal tour around this impressive school. Phone for an appointment on 01372 721807. Our next Open Morning will be on Friday 10th February.

Clear and helpful information about the Bursary process may be obtained by contacting Mrs Gordon a.gordon@st-christophers.surrey.sch.uk.

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TRAVEL

DESTINATION

Anywhere

Long, cold winter days left you dreaming of a holiday? Then pack your bags and take a journey with us as we take a look at what’s hot for 2017 Image: Destinaton Canada

Whatever type of holiday you prefer, it’s a truth universally acknowledged that travel makes us happy.

With the Christmas festivities behind us and those long winter months stretching ahead, the thought of swapping the daily grind for a bit of sun is more than appealing. But where should you go?

of the Rockies and everything else in between, Canada’s laidback vibe and reputation for politeness make it a place where all feel welcome. The new year kickstarts the celebrations of Canada’s 150th anniversary since its confederation, so there’s no better time to visit.

Cuba

The travel website booking.com has pegged 2017 as a year for exploring, with research indicating that 45% of holiday makers plan to be more adventurous in their choice of destination in the coming year. Its top five trending destinations, based on an increase in searches and bookings, are Perth, Australia, Vancouver, Canada, Puerto Rico, Verona and Santa Eulària des Riu, Ibiza.

With its endless white beaches, stunning Spanish-colonial architecture and famous 1950s-era cars, Cuba is the pictureperfect Caribbean island.

The restoration of full US diplomatic relations has opened Cuba to the rest of the world, with some 4.1m visitors expected in 2017.

Now is the time to visit before the island loses its unique charm.

So here are the top destinations to visit.

Finland

Canada

O Canada – this country truly has it all. From the hustle and bustle of big cities like Toronto to the breathtaking scenery

Finland gained independence in 1917 and its centenary year promises to be one long party.

Outside the capital Helsinki, the country is a mix of vast green forests, Baltic sea islands, artic fells and thousands of

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TRAVEL clear blue lakes. When the endless sunshine of summer gives way to winter, the Northern Lights appear. And if that’s not magical enough, Santa also lives there!

Malta

Voted one of the best places to visit in 2017 by National Geographic Traveller, the Mediterranean island of Malta is not just about sun, sand and history.

A must for foodies, the arrival of boutique hotels and cool bars and an emerging dance and clubbing scene has turned Malta into a hip short-break destination. It is also gearing up for 2018 when it will be European Capital of Culture.

Montenegro

Sandwiched between Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Albania, this Balkan gem has miles of stunning coastline, walled cities packed with culture and history and stunning scenery.

The arrival of easyjet flights to and from Gatwick also make this European bolthole pretty affordable, too.

Columbia

An intoxicating mix of culture, nature and hospitality mark Columbia out as a jewel in South America and one of Lonely Planet’s top destinations to visit in 2017.

Once blighted by violence and civil war, over the past two decades the country has evolved, its cities are booming, with new restaurants and boutique hotels springing up, and a resurgent art scene. Pope Francis is due to visit this year – where he goes others will follow.

Oman

Think opulence and sheer luxury and you begin to get a feel for Oman. While glitz and glamour is the hallmark of its hotel accommodation, many of Oman’s towns retain their traditional charms.

Deserts, spectacular mountains and more than 1,000 miles of coastline add to its attraction.

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Perth, Australia

The city of Perth, in Western Australia, is one of booking. com's top five trending destinations for 2017, and it’s not hard to see why. Long swathes of sandy beaches and crystal clear waters sit alongside bustling metropolitan life. Venture outside the city and you can see wildlife in its natural habitat or sample wine in the Swan Valley.

Verona

Most famously the setting for Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, the ancient city of Verona is awash with piazzas, Roman ruins, art and culture.

A Unesco World Heritage site, the city comes alive in the summer when it stages its world-famous opera season.

Puerto Rico

Spanish for “rich port”, the tiny Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is one of contrasts. From rainforests, mountains and waterfalls to sandy beaches and historic cities, the island’s charm is readily apparent.

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SUTTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SEASON’S GREETINGS FOR A PROSPEROUS 2017 What lies ahead for business community this year?

2016 was a good year for Sutton Chamber. We launched our regular feature in out&about magazine; revamped our website and marketing materials and saw our membership grow — with 13 new members joining in November alone. There are lots of networking and b2b opportunities in Sutton, but we pride ourselves on providing a real return on investment, with a low-cost membership and reasonably priced events. Whether you are a member of Sutton Chamber already or thinking of joining, why not attend one of our forthcoming events and see for yourself.

On behalf of the Sutton Chamber team, may I take this opportunity to wish you a prosperous and profitable 2017.

www.suttonchamber.co.uk I am sure I am not the only person who thinks 2016 flew by?

It was a tumultuous year with Brexit, a new Prime Minister, and latterly the prospect of President Trump. This year is full of unknowns, particularly around the triggering of Article 50 and the beginning of the end of our membership of the European Union. As a business you may have chosen to vote to remain or leave, based on your own circumstances, and this is not the platform to reignite that debate. What is certain is the uncertainty that follows. Businesses and economies generally tend to dislike uncertainty and that means 2017 may be as turbulent as the past year — albeit for different reasons.

We are committed to supporting our business community throughout 2017, and our events programme and business support activities are designed to engage, enhance and promote your business. Since the last edition of out&about was published we have jointly hosted the 2016 Sutton Business Awards and you can read more about the event and the winners overleaf. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the winners on their success and welcome them as new members of the Chamber for the next 12 months.

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Membership from £72.00 per year

Benefits of Joining: Make and meet new clients Promotion and marketing opportunities Share Business best practice to ensure success Access to training and workshop opportunities Access to Local Authority officials and elected members Discounted rates of advertising in new

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Building Local Business | Networking | Opportunities To find out more information call 020 8770 3173 or visit: www.suttonchamber.co.uk

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BUSINESS TIP OF THE MONTH from Nigel Davey at Branduin Business Support Don’t stop talking when they say No

It’s a fact of business life that you won’t close every sales opportunity. It’s also the case that most people then stop talking to a prospect after they’ve said “no thanks”. If you do, you are missing out on future sales.

If they don’t buy from you, they did one of two things: they bought from someone else or they didn’t buy at all. Unless you sell something that never wears out, never stops running or is something someone only ever buys once, that prospect will need to buy again at some point in the future. If you keep communicating and keep nurturing that prospect, there is a good chance they will come back to you in the future. It may take just a few weeks or it may take a few years, but keep talking and you maximise your chances of them coming back to you.

When you fail to sell to a prospect, don’t think that is the last you’ll ever hear from them. When a company looks for a

TOP TIP product or service, even if they don’t buy from you, they often don’t actually buy anything or they stay with their current provider (better the devil you know, and all that). If you keep in contact and nurture that prospect, there is a good chance they will come back and talk to you again.

1. Ensure they are on your mailing list and get regular communication.

2. Give them a call every now and again.

3. If you see something that may be of use to them, send them it. A quick email saying “I saw this and thought of you”.

By keeping yourself in the back of their mind, you stand an excellent chance of being considered when they look again for what you sell.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS Members and non-members are welcome to join us at any or all of our forthcoming events: 7th Feb

8am-10am

Breakfast Networking £10 +VAT

14th Mar

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Networking with NatWest £10 +VAT

4th Apr

7.30am

Breakfast Networking £10 +VAT

25th Apr

12noon-2pm

Chamber Social Lunch £20 +VAT

Come along and network with other Chamber members over a full English breakfast.

Moon on the Hill, 5-9 Hill Road, Sutton, SM1 1DZ Join us for breakfast at The Grange in Beddington Park London Road, Wallington, SM6 7BT Come along and network with other Chamber members over a full English breakfast.

Venue TBC Join us for a lunchtime networking event which includes a drink and tapas.

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SUTTON BUSINESS AWARDS

Full house FOR BINGO HALL

Winners of Sutton Business Awards celebrate year of success It was a winning night for the owners of Sutton’s Riva Bingo as they were named Business of the Year at the 2016 Sutton Business Excellence Awards.

The family-run Lynchpin Leisure also took home the award for Best Business for Hospitality and Leisure at a ceremony at the Holiday Inn Sutton hosted by journalist and broadcaster David Blackmore.

Manager Tony Lynch said: “I feel totally shocked and honoured.

“We are one of only two independent bingo clubs remaining in London. We do a lot for our members and visitors to the club and we are part of the community. It’s great to be acknowledged.”

It was also a double win for energy and telecommunication consultancy MAXIMeyes, which took the customer service and entrepreneur of the year awards.

Other winners on the night included Sutton Housing Partnership, which was named Best Employer, digital marketing agency Nutcracker Agency won the Best New Business award and Independent Retailer of the Year was interior furnishing company Ambience Home.

The awards, organised by Sutton Chamber of Commerce, Successful Sutton and Opportunity Sutton, reward and celebrate commercial excellence, innovation and entrepreneurial flair within the borough.

More than £700 was raised for Sutton Mencap at the awards on November 17.

The awards are backed by Sutton Council and headline sponsor CNM Estates, and supported by Metro Bank, Everyone Active, Riva Sutton and Mears.

Managing director Shamir Jiwa, who set up the business in 2004, said: “It was me, myself and I for three long, hard years and there were more than 100 times when I felt like giving up, but I didn’t.

“It was really tough. My advice to any entrepreneur is if you have a good idea and you think you can do it, you just have to soldier on.”

And he paid credit to his team for upholding his belief that open communication is key to customer service.”

New this year was the award for Sutton’s Best Breakfast, which was open to venues across the borough.

Entries were judged on customer feedback, as well a formal application, with Peckish Cafe taking the accolade.

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SUTTON BUSINESS AWARDS 2016

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 2016 SUTTON BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS

BEST NEW BUSINESS

SUTTON’S BEST BREAKFAST

Highly Commended - Presto Performing Arts Commended – Dotty’s Teahouse Ltd

Highly Commended – The Moon on the Hill Commended - Holiday Inn, Sutton

Winner - Be Beautiful Health & Beauty Centre Highly Commended - Dotty’s Teahouse Ltd Commended – Ice Blue Medical

BEST EMPLOYER

BEST CHARITY OR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Winner - Nutcracker Agency Ltd

BEST SME BUSINESS

Winner - Peckish Cafe

Winner - JA Autos Highly Commended – Lynchpin Leisure Ltd Commended - MAXIMeyes UK Ltd

Winner - Sutton Housing Partnership Highly Commended – Get Planning & Architecture Ltd

BEST BUSINESS IN HOSPITALITY & LEISURE

BEST INDEPENDENT RETAILER

Winner - Lynchpin Leisure Ltd Highly Commended – Finnigan’s Fish & Chips

LYNCHPIN LEISURE LTD (RIVA BINGO)

Winner - Nickel Support Highly Commended – Sutton Soup

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

Winner - Ambiance Home Highly Commended – JA Autos Ltd Commended – Clarkes Jewellers

Winner - Shamir Jiwa - MAXIMeyes UK Ltd Highly Commended – Rebecca Mackenzie Commended - Rhiannon Ray

BEST FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

BEST BUSINESS FOR INNOVATION & GROWTH

Winner - MAXIMeyes UK Ltd Highly Commended – Chiltern Health Care Commended – Neil Wadsworth Electrical Commended - Lets Just Do It. IT Partnership

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

BEST BUSINESS IN MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA

Winner - Ice Blue Medical Highly Commended - Sutton Housing Commended – Get Planning & Architecture

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Warrenders jewellers marks 70 years in business Warrenders, Sutton’s landmark jewellery store, trading since 1947, is a third generation family-owned business with a wealth of expertise, experience and specialist staff. Stanley Warrender initially set up shop in Redhill, Surrey, but as a family who have always lived in and loved Sutton, his son Frank had his heart set on a particular shop on Cheam Road, which in 1970 they were lucky enough to secure.

Over the years, Warrenders has amassed an impressive number of unique and beautiful commissions for the likes of local celebrities and the royal family as well as the prestigious Epsom Downs Racecourse, where they are responsible for creating cufflinks and brooches that are presented to the winners of the greatest flat race in the world, The Investec Derby. Showing off Warrenders’ highly skilled craftsmanship and creativity, these prized pieces feature intricate miniature landscapes of the iconic racecourse.

shows just how far Warrenders has come. When the Sutton store first opened its doors, Frank Warrender started with just a receipt book, a safe and a small amount of jewellery.

Fast-forward to the 1980s and Warrenders offered an incredible array of jewellery including wonderful gemstone set pieces as well as vintage jewels, diamond tiaras and antique silver.

And for 2017? There’s a brand new website complete with an e-commerce store, adding even more depth to the bricks and mortar and future of Warrenders. And as 70 years is a platinum anniversary, celebrations continue with a 20% discount on all platinum jewellery throughout 2017, a competition to win £1,000 to spend in store and a brand new Platinum Anniversary Collection.

Visit www.warrenders.co.uk for more information on upcoming events and offers.

There is also plenty more to celebrate as this significant milestone is reached. Looking back over the past 70 years

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The Village Tailors Stations Building Crossroads KT20 5SB 01737 33 66 00 info@the-villagetailors.com

The Village Tailors 81 High Street Banstead SM7 2NL 01737 668 161 info@the-villagetailors.co.uk