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The Best-Dressed Window Cleaners in Town By Jackie Brewster “Look lively,” Dave whispered to Barry as he climbed off the last rung of the ladder, “here comes trouble.” “Hey, you!” The man striding towards them was Mr Byard, who considered himself a very important person at Maxspeed Sportswear. “I need a word with you both.”
“Posh cars?” Barry scratched his head. “I wasn’t looking.” “It’s our Annual General Meeting,” Mr Byard explained. “We’ve got our most important shareholders arriving in reception.” “Business must be booming,” Dave said.
Dave winked at Barry and gave the sill one last cursory wipe with his chamois.
“It does have the potential to go boom,” Mr Byard grimaced. “And that’s the problem.”
“Everything alright with the windows, sir?” he asked. “Pigeons have been busy.”
“Anything we can help with?” Dave said, folding up his chamois.
“Certainly.” Mr Byard seemed flustered. “Great job.”
“It’s a little awkward,” Mr Byard flushed, “but would you gentlemen mind awfully removing your sweatshirts?”
“That’s because we’re the best window cleaners for miles,” Barry smiled. “We’ve done all your office windows, and now we’re going round the front to give your reception a good going over.” “Indeed.” Mr Byard ran his hand through his thinning hair. “I’m afraid we have a small problem.” “Why’s that?” Dave frowned. “I saw them reception windows when we pulled up in the van, proper smeary.” Barry nodded in emphatic agreement. “I don’t suppose you noticed,” Mr Byard coughed, “but we’ve got a lot of very expensive vehicles in the car park today.” “I didn’t spot that,” Dave said. 6
“Did you Barry?”
It seemed for a moment that even the pigeons fell silent. “Mary in Marketing noticed you’re both wearing Burn-Sure sweatshirts, and the problem is they’re our main competitors,” Mr Byard stuttered. There wasn’t a single person in town who didn’t know that Maxspeed and neighbouring Burn-Sure were bitter rivals in the luxury sportswear industry. “Fair point.” Dave nudged Barry. “We’ll whip these right off.” Each man began pulling his sweatshirt over his head. “Whoa!” Mr Byard cried, as it became clear from the flash of two hairy bellies that both men were naked underneath.
“That’s actually worse!”
“Mine’s an extra-large.”
“Sorry, sir,” Dave said. “I don’t know what else to do? We don’t carry spare clothes in the van, do we Barry?”
The window slid open and a hand, presumably belonging to Mary, passed two sweatshirts out towards them.
Barry shook his head. “We don’t – it’s a right conundrum.”
“Proper quality garments these,” Dave said, changing into his new sweatshirt, “not like that Burn-Sure rubbish.”
“I have a solution.” Mr Byard was used to taking control in a garment crisis. He brusquely rapped on the office window. “Mary, pass me out two of our latest sweatshirts – large size.” He turned back to Dave and Barry. “Would you mind wearing our product while you’re on our property?” “Window cleaning’s a dirty business.” Dave held up his hands. “We wouldn’t want to borrow your clobber and give it back all filthy.” “Good point.” Mr Byard’s exasperation was reaching its peak. “You know what, just keep them.” “Only if you’re sure?” Dave said.
“It’s an honour to wear it, sir.” Barry bowed as though he’d just been given a medal. “You’re welcome,” Mr Byard nodded. “I really must be going, can’t keep the shareholders waiting.” The men waited until he’d disappeared back inside the building. “You were right, that worked like a charm,” Barry laughed. “This top is worth a few bob.” “Remember to wear it next time we clean Burn-Sure’s windows,” Dave chuckled. “I’ve never had to pay for my sweatshirts once.”
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1. What were the first names of the Wright brothers, who are generally regarded as having invented the world’s first successful aeroplane? 2. What three consecutive letters in the alphabet give the name of the flag carrier airline of the Netherlands? 3. What was the intended destination in the 1982 film Airplane 2: The Sequel? 4. On a plane he nicknamed Glamorous Glennis, who was the first pilot confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight? 5. What is the air traffic control call sign held by any United States Air Force aircraft carrying the US Vice President, but not the US President? 6. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh made the first nonstop trans-Atlantic flight on a plane called the Spirit of St. Louis. In which city did he take-off and in which city did he land? 7. Making its only flight on November 2nd 1947, what was the two-word rhyming nickname of the Hughes H-4 Hercules, which was the largest flying boat ever built and has the largest wingspan of any aircraft in history? 8. If you flew due east from Edinburgh airport, what would be the first country you would fly over after leaving Scotland? 9. Is the airline Cathay Pacific the flag carrier of… a) Hong Kong; b) Singapore; or c) Malaysia? 10. In which 1960s film does the title character fly to a fictional European region called Vulgaria? Answers: p. 25
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Chalk Talk If Cheltenham is going to thrive in the future, it is essential that it is as welcoming and attractive as possible. Obvious perhaps, but at a time of growing threats from internet shopping, it can rarely have been more important.
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That’s why I’ve championed cheaper town centre parking, as a way of pulling visitors in and discouraging shoppers from heading to Cribbs Causeway, or even Gloucester where parking is free on Sundays and after 6pm. But that belief in attracting people to Cheltenham is also why I remain concerned about the Boot’s Corner closure. My scepticism about this project is longstanding and well-known. I’ve written to the very many concerned constituents who’ve been in touch, to say that none of the justifications seem convincing for this kind of disruption. It feels like the solution to a problem that doesn’t exist. But beyond the reports, I’ve been informed of an alarming rise in displaced congestion in residential areas such as St Luke’s and heard of disabled drivers who are struggling to access the Minster. Equally troubling is the news of a dramatic drop in trade and footfall in the Clarence Street area. Already, bottom lines are being hit, particularly amongst restaurants and other businesses. Too many people, it seems, are getting fed up and are going elsewhere. What’s more, this may not even give us the true picture as it seems drivers are still routinely flouting the closure and driving through Boot’s Corner. It could get worse yet. I sincerely hope things improve, but if they don’t, the scheme’s backers must urgently reconsider. - written by Alex Chalk, MP for Cheltenham 12
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Town Centre Talking Kevan Blackadder, Cheltenham BID Director
Think you know Cheltenham? Be ready to think again... Do you know where in central Cheltenham Britain’s first jet aircraft was assembled? Or where the Rolling Stones starred in one of their first concerts with Cheltenham-born Brian Jones on guitar? Or where in Cheltenham the first successful parachute descent by an Englishman was made way back in 1838?
one fascinating fact, you’ll be keen to discover more, potentially taking you to parts of the town you don’t always visit. We’ll be highlighting each of the trail points with a vinyl that will carry a “Did you know?” message. Leaflets to help you follow the trail will be available from The Wilson and elsewhere.
Soon, thanks to the Hidden Cheltenham trail, you’ll have the answers to these questions and discover many other little-known facts about the history of our fantastic town. Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) has funded a project carried out by The Cheltenham Trust, which will guide you to a dozen sites in the town centre. Hidden Cheltenham will highlight the stories of the people, places and communities of the town that have been overlooked, forgotten and in some cases even written out of history. You’ll be able to visit a new website www.hiddencheltenham.com to get lots of information on the background to the places on the trail. As well as modern and historic images, local experts will give the lowdown on everything you could possibly want to know. Many of the sites are busy places that both locals and visitors walk past every day without ever realising the stories they have to tell. We reckon that once you find out Page 15
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“A SQUARE DEAL AND A SQUARE MEAL�
The wooden slides were always very popular.
The continuing story of Eversfield Tea and Pleasure Grounds, Bishop's Cleeve. After the war ended in 1919 there was a new start for the Pleasure Grounds with a new slogan (above) and a new brochure, which promised 'only one party (if 200 or over) will be booked on the same day except with mutual consent.' The attractions soon proved as popular as ever and even the destruction of the Dutch barn in a fire in 1921 provided only an opportunity to expand. In its place, a permanent brick-built hall with a stage was erected. This also served as a village hall when the grounds closed for the winter. Ice cream and lemonade were made here by hand but the sticks of Bishop's Cleeve rock were made in Gloucester! As the 1920s progressed new ways of attracting visitors were explored. The Humpty Dumpty cart seemed a 16
good idea. It carried two adults or three children and was pushed by two men. If you are wondering how it gained its name, the axle was attached to both wheels one foot from their centre! It soon proved so dangerous it was normally locked up. Then there was the Flying Dutchman - a seesaw which also rotated around its centre. Eversfield seemed to specialise in attractions designed to make its visitors queasy! Modern health and safety regulators would take a very dim view of the higher and larger wooden slide which replaced the gently inclined do-it-yourself railway. The photograph of it in my previous article shows it had no safety rails. However, serious accidents seem to have been remarkably rare. During the 1930s Alick Denley, who since 1921 had been in partnership with Charles Wright after his brother George had left to run a bakery in Gloucester, continued to develop the attractions. Two donkeys,
one black and the other white were bought to give rides to the young visitors. An outside stage was constructed where for a small sum visitors could enjoy a Pierrot show and later in the decade wonder at 'Professor Garrard', a conjurer accompanied by his wife, who both dressed in Chinese costumes. In that pre-television age, they must have provided quite a spectacle! Nearly all the attractions were free once the admission price had been paid. However, it did cost 1d to ride on the hand-cranked miniature roundabout. Alick's son David tells us he did not enjoy turning the handle. He rather more willingly helped to bring bags of coconuts from the railway station for the coconut shy, where one ball cost 1d and seven cost 6d (2 1/2p) which ironically was the price to buy one anyway. The 1930s also brought electricity which made the catering much easier, especially
making the ice cream, but on the other hand, the decade also saw an increasing problem - parking and road congestion in Station Road as more groups came by charabanc. Part of the grounds had to be converted into a small carpark. Here was evidence that Eversfield continued to be a popular destination right up to the outbreak of war in 1939. However, at the end of the war six years later the attractions had suffered badly from neglect and the post-war years promised to be very different from the inter-war years. Although it was a sad decision, it was not a difficult one to make and so Alick Denley sold up. Today modern housing covers the site and no clues remain of this remarkable attraction which brought thousands of visitors to Bishop's Cleeve in the first three decades of the last century.
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Home-made doughnuts are easier to make than you may think! Serve warm rolled in sugar with chocolate sauce to dip for an extra-special sweet treat. They are best eaten on the day of making.
Ingredients: • 175ml milk • 25g butter • 350g strong plain flour, plus extra for dusting and kneading • ½ tsp salt • 1½ tsp easy-blend dried yeast • 75g caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten • Vegetable oil for deep frying • Chocolate sauce, warmed, for dipping (optional)
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WONDERFUL WINDOW BOXES By Pippa Greenwood
As summer fades into early autumn, it can be sad to see beds, borders, pots and planters look a little worse for wear, so why not treat yourself to some late summer and early autumn colour in a pot, planter or, better still, a window box?
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A good quality multi-purpose compost is perfect for a temporary planting like this, but if you intend to replace your plants with other hardy seasonal stunners later in the year, then a 50:50 mixture of a loam-based compost and a multi-purpose one allows for better stability from the weight and texture of the loam, combined with better aeration and drainage from the multi-purpose compost. Fill the window box about half full, gently firming it, but don’t compact it or the plants won’t get their roots down so well.
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Next, get the plants into position. Trailing plants like variegated ivies should be placed to cascade over the edges of the window box – this looks fantastic and adds to the apparent size of the display
without adding significantly to the weight of the container. A larger plant like the Crassula gives a good focal point and flanking gerberas (for example) will add colour. Gently move the plants until you’re happy with how they look, then fill in gaps between the root balls with more compost, firming gently with your fingers to ensure there’s no subsidence later on. Then water well using a watering can with the rose in place, so imitating rainfall.
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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS One Festival. Two weekends. Five thousand events. And all FREE!
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appreciation and protection of Europe’s www.heritageopendays.org.uk diverse cultural assets. They wanted 6th-9th and 13th-16th September 2018 to throw open the doors to historic nd’s biggest festival of heritageand and culture will take place across two monuments buildings, particularly cross the South West more opportunities to discover the secret history of closed to the ntryside.those Alongsidenormally traditional Heritage Open Days events,public. there will be a
ordinary Women’ talks, walks and exhibitions, in celebration of the centenary . Special openings across the region include Castle Drogo, the Bath Royal tion and the American Museum in Britain - with every single walk, talk, opening Here's a taste of some activities already registered.
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Today, Heritage Open Days are held in September in 50 countries. England’s Heritage Open Days have grown into England’s largest heritage festival, with tain, Bath very bestover in American heritage and horticulture see a replica of the Upper 5,000 events heldand annually, including eorge Washington’s 18th century home. Come and meet the gardening team plantingexclusive - you might evenopenings pick up a top tipand or twofamily-friendly from the Head Gardener! activities. This year, for the first time, MEN the festival will take place on two aunceston Town Council, Cornwall consecutive weekends. It will also inating history of Launceston Town Hall & Guildhall with a special display y Women who have served as Mayor. Visitors alsoUniversal take a guided tour with mark the centenary ofwill the e Town Crier and see parts of the building not usually open to the public, Suffrage Act with ‘Extraordinary Women’ lock tower. events, celebrating well-known and MEN lesser-known remarkable women.
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SEPT & OCT EVENTS GWSR SEPTEMBER EVENTS The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT 6 Sept: Classic Vehicle Day 15 & 16 Sept: Day Out with Thomas. 22 Sept: Murder Mystery Fish & Chip Special. www.gwsr.com OPEN AIR CINEMA 15 Sept, 8pm, Cowley Manor Hotel, GL53 9NL The Greatest Showman. Entry avail. 2h before screening time. Food, bar and bites available (bringing outside food/drink not permitted). Standard ticket £14 (BYO deck chair or picnic rug). www.cowleymanor.com CLASSIC CAR RALLY 16 Sept, from 10am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD View the range of classic cars on display and discover the 1000-year history of Sudeley Castle. Incl. with admission. www.sudeleycastle.co.uk CHELTENHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL 17 - 22 Sept, various times A great line-up of top comedians and up and coming stars, performing in various venues across town. www. cheltenhamcomedy.com SOCIAL DANCE 21 Sept, 7.30pm, Saints Philip and James Church Centre, Cold Pool Lane, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham Ballroom and Latin sequence dancing. Admission: £6.50. Tea, coffee & cake available. AFTERNOON SWING CONCERT 23 Sept, Doors open 2.30pm, Gupshill Manor, GL20 5SY A full big band line-up of top musicians from Gloucestrshire,
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World's Biggest Coffee Morning
28th & 29th September, 10am - 2pm, Cambray Baptist Church, Cambray Place, Cheltenham town centre, GL50 1JS In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Café style seating, live music, coffee, cakes and sandwiches. Come and enjoy!
ABBA Tribute Night
29th September, 7pm - 1am Jurys Inn Cheltenham, GL510TS A sensational tribute by Voulez 2 performing all of ABBA's Greatest Hits! "Get your flat shoes at the ready because you’ll party like you’ve never partied before!" £32.95 pp, to incl. 3-course meal, live entertainment & disco. To book: 01242 232691 or
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the Midlands and Southwest playing big band classics from the swing era & more recent times. Admission £9. Tony Sheppard 01452 714287. www.crescendoband.co.uk THE VINTAGE SPORTS CAR CLUB 29 Sept, Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington www.prescott-hillclimb.com CHELTENHAM HALF MARATHON 30 Sept, 9am, Cheltenham Racecourse Affiliated Running Club Member
£35; Non-Club Member £38 (plus booking fees). Sign up now! www.cheltenhamhalf.co.uk CLEEVE CONCERTS 30 Sept, 7.30pm, Tithe Barn John Coghlan's Quo. Tickets: £16. To book, visit www.cleeveconcerts.com.
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Events cont'd... This concert was meant to be held on 25 Aug but had to be rescheduled. Tickets already purchased remain valid. The South features former members of The Beautiful South. Tickets £22; 0871 220 0260. CHELTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL 5 - 14 Oct, various times/venues www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/ literature/ AUTUMN CLASSIC WEEKEND 6 & 7 October, Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington The all-American Stars and Stripes weekend celebrates the biggest and brashest cars this side of the pond. www.prescott-hillclimb.com GWSR SEPTEMBER EVENTS The Railway Station, Toddington, GL54 5DT 6 & 7 Oct: Autumn Diesel Weekend, 20 & 21 Oct: Cotswold Food & Drink Fayre. www.gwsr.com SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 18 Oct, 2pm - 5pm, Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham Scottish dancing to CD's. £5 on the door. Derek 01452 306857, Alan 01452 614995. CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN WEDNESDAY 24 Oct, from 10am, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD www.sudeleycastle.co.uk
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LINC LUNCH CLUB 1st Fri/month, Cheltenham The lunch typically costs £15 with £4 going to LINC. www. lincfund.org. Next dates: 7 Sept: The Ox, 5 Oct: Prithvi.
BISHOP'S CLEEVE CRAFT FAIR 2nd Sun/month, 11.30am - 2.30pm, Bishop's Cleeve Community Centre Wide range of stalls; refreshments. Free entry. Libby Cleal: 07776 301767.
MAGGIE'S LYMPHOMA SUPPORT GROUP Thursdays & Saturdays, The Lodge, College Baths Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7QB Meets most months. Saturday meetings more social, Thursday evenings more educational with guest speakers and clinical nurse specialists present. Gaynor Raine (Cancer Support Specialist): 01242 250611 or gaynor.raine@maggiescentres. org or Ian Gosling: 07711 824284, goslings_1@sky.com. Next meetings: 13 Sept, 6pm 7.30pm; 13 Oct, 10.30am - 12pm.
CHELTENHAM LIONS CLUB 2nd & 4th Mon/month, Burlington House, Lypiatt Rd, GL50 2SY Contact: Peter Weir - 07973 807159 or Club President David Storey - 01242 235606 CHELT. PARKINSON’S GROUP Last Tues/month - eves or daytime, St Mark's Methodist Church Hall, GL51 8PX Information, friendship and support to those with Parkinson's, their families and carers. Jane Henderson 0344 225 3694, jhenderson@ parkinsons.org.uk. HEIDI'S HEROES Mondays 11.30am - 12.30am & 8pm - 9pm, Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre, Malvern Rd Fitness class run by Cheltenham charity Heidi's Heroes. Open to those with all types of cancer. Jointly run by a specialist cancer physiotherapist and senior gym instructor. Clare 07738 709072, clare.lait@cancer-physio.com.
TRINITY LADIES PROBUS CLUB 1st & 3rd Weds/month, 9.45am for coffee (meeting 10.30am), St Mary’s Parish Centre, New St, Charlton Kings, GL53 8JJ Social group for retired or semi-retired women. Guest speakers, trips & events. £2 (£1 for members). Mary Irwin 07783 338875, mirwint@ yahoo.com.
LOCAL MARKETS FARMERS’ MARKET 2nd & last Fri/month, 9am - 2pm, Pedestrianised area outside Cavendish House, Cheltenham
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France. Over 300,000 in total were collected by British Lions Clubs in 2017. Cheltenham Club has collecting points at Chapmans and Ellis & Killpatrick in the Regent Arcade, Guildford & Carter in Bishop's Cleeve and the eye departments in Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospital. The Club would like to thank the opticians and hospitals for their support.
By David Green, Club PRO In July, Lions Club members were delighted to help FOCUS raise funds for the Oncology Unit at the Cheltenham Cricket Festival. Thanks to Gloucestershire County Cricket Club a raffle was held in the hospitality area. Last month, together with members from the Lechlade and Northleach Clubs, Cheltenham Lions Club helped the Cotswold Prostate Cancer Group administer PSA tests at South Cerney Airfield. It was a very successful day.
Between Monday 24th and Sunday 30th September, the Club will hold another second-hand book sale in the Regent Arcade. Come and shop hundreds of good quality novels and children’s books at excellent prices. If you wish to donate old books look out for the advert in this magazine.
Do you have old spectacles you no longer need? The Club continues to collect glasses for Africa and India. In August, over 2,000 pairs were sorted and sent to the Chichester Club for onward transmission to Medico
On Saturday 6th October the Club will hold its Autumn Plant Sale at The Exmouth Arms, Bath Road starting at 9am. All proceeds from the book and from the plant sale will go to the Club's charity fund.
PUZZLE ANSWERS SUDOKU (p. 10)
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MAYO MOAN MYNA 5 Letters NOMAD 6 Letters DYNAMO
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PICTOGRAMS (p. 10) 1. Pick up the pieces 2. Maid of honour 3. The elephant in the room WORDWHEEL (p. 10) DESPATCH
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE (p. 27) 1. Finger Missing 2. Blanket Colour 3. Watch gone 4. Pink jumper pattern 5. Backpack bottom 6. Teeth 7. Headphones 8. T-shirt picture 9. Rucksack Pocket 10. Hat
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Councillors Corner By Cllr Klara Sudbury, Charlton Park & College
Boots Corner traffic changes - Have your say! At the end of June, the trial of changes to traffic flow in Cheltenham town centre began. Often referred to as the ‘closure of Boots Corner’; the changes affect a number of roads in the town centre at or near Boots Corner. Boots Corner is not being totally closed to through traffic as buses, taxis and other authorised vehicles are still allowed to go past. Cheltenham Borough Council hopes the reduction in traffic flowing through the area will make it more pleasant for shoppers. If you would like to find out more about the trial and comment on it please look at the County Council’s webpage: http://bit.ly/2vrFVJB Also, please let me know if you have any thoughts on the trial that you would like me to be aware of. Cheese and Chilli Festival A large cheese and chilli festival was held in Sandford Park in early August. I have received positive comments about it but also feedback that the music and tannoy were quite loud. I am in contact with Environmental Health about this and have asked that these issues are addressed should the event come back again. If you have any feedback about that, on the use of Sandford Park for events in general or anything else park-related, please do get in touch. klara.sudbury@gloucestershire.gov.uk 26
Big Yellow Cheltenham supports local not-for-profit organisation Big Yellow Self Storage Cheltenham has offered local not-for-profit organisation Bula Batiki complimentary storage to house its Fijian-produced coconut oil, as part of the storage company’s pledge to support local charity initiatives and good causes. Bula Batiki (www.bulabatiki.com) was set up by Cheltenham local Callum Drummond in 2012 after he fell in love with the rural Batiki island when he volunteered during the summer holidays whilst at university. Keen to give back to his host community and make a difference to their lives, he set up the organisation, allowing local families to make money from cultivating coconut oil. Callum, who learnt how to set up his business online, applied for a grant through his university and enlisted families from the island to make the oil for him to sell back in the UK. 100% of the profits made go back to the island to fund long-term development, enabling healthcare, education and organic farming initiatives on Batiki. Since 2012, the organisation has grown from strength to strength. With the initiative’s rapid growth and increasing demand for coconut oil, Callum’s temporary storage situation at his grandparent’s house soon became unsuitable. Luckily, he met James Gibson, CEO of Big Yellow Self Storage, who told him about the company’s support of not-for-profit organisations. The 50sq ft storage room enables Bula Batiki to not only store the product for free but keeps the stock safe and secure in a dry and clean environment before its sold to customers online and in local shops such as the Natural Grocery Store. To find out more information about Big Yellow Self Storage’s support of notfor-profit organisations and charities, please inquire at your local store.
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DROWNING IN DOCUMENTS? It’s time to free up your files Overstuffed filing drawers, bulging boxes of payslips, tax records, bank statements and invoices that go back years. Sounds familiar? We’re all guilty of hoarding personal documents, many of them kept just in case we need to refer to them again in future. However, in many cases, the paperwork we hold is probably so outdated that it’s not worth keeping. It’s hard to know exactly how long we’re supposed to keep our documents, and – when they are out of date – how to dispose of them safely. Here are some essential tips for handling and processing your personal documentation. Which documents should I keep, and for how long? The tips below are based on guidance provided by trusted organisations such as the Citizen’s Advice Bureau and HMRC, but there are no hard and fast rules. For instance, if you are self-employed and 28
claiming expenses, you might need to keep some of your documents for a longer period. Bank, credit card and loan statements: According to money-saving guru Martin Lewis, these should be retained for at least six years. However, he recommends keeping them as long as possible just in case there’s another mis-selling scandal, like the recent PPI affair. Utility bills: It’s probably worth holding on to these for 12 months, as this allows you to keep track of what you actually use. Receipts and warranties: You should keep hold of important receipts for six years, but warranties can be disposed of after the date they expire. Insurance documents: Don’t throw old policy documents away if there’s a chance someone may make a retrospective claim against you. Alternatively, if your policy insured you against injury at work, you may be able to claim after the policy
has elapsed, provided you can prove your medical issue relates to the time in question.
and just one document with one person’s financial information can earn them thousands of pounds.
P45s and payslips: HMRC recommends that individuals keep tax-related paperwork such as payslips and P45s for at least twenty-two months from the end of the relevant tax year.
So what’s the best way to dispose of financial documents such as bank statements?
Medical records: Any documents you hold relating to your medical history should be kept indefinitely. Your GP will also hold this information but there may be times (for example, if you’re applying for travel insurance) when you’ll need dates and details of medical treatments. Personal documents: These include birth and marriage certificates, National Insurance certificates, court orders and decrees, deeds, copies of wills, share certificates, motor vehicle documents and mortgage papers. Such documents should be stored securely and kept forever. Don’t throw your identity out with the rubbish Earlier this year a concerned neighbour on the Doddington Estate in Wandsworth, London, stopped to film three people rifling through a refuse bin that contained letters and other paperwork. She reported this activity anonymously to the Daily Mail, warning: “I’ve seen people of all kinds going through the bins before, so I’ve become more and more concerned about this... I want my friends and neighbours to be aware that this goes on and take the time to destroy any personal information from the letters they are throwing away.” Many criminals are prepared to scavenge through bins and even landfill sites to obtain personal data. Identity theft and incidents involving stolen bank details have become big business for fraudsters,
Shredding: If you tear up a document by hand, the chances are that a criminal could still put it together like a jigsaw. Shredding is a much safer option and you can buy a cheap, hand-operated shredder from around £10.99 upwards. The safest types of shredder are the ‘cross-cut’ or ‘microcut’ varieties, which cut in two directions rather than one, but they are more expensive. If you have literally hundreds of documents to destroy, you could consider using a commercial shredding service, but be aware that most charge a minimum fee of around £80. Burning: Incinerating your documents is a simple solution, but do bear in mind any local authority restrictions if you are planning to light a bonfire. Consider the fire risk and make sure your smoke doesn’t cause nuisance to neighbours. Soaking: You can destroy paper by mulching it in a bucket of water. When it dissolves it should be easy to tear it up, but make sure it’s reduced to an unreadable pulp before throwing it away. It’s ironic that in this digital age when the ‘paper-free office’ should be a reality, we’re actually using more paper than ever, so by recycling your paper waste, you are ultimately helping the environment. Tackling those piles of outdated paperwork will also create more space in your home, as well as ticking off another task on your ‘to do’ list. So what are you waiting for? Don’t delay, start sorting!
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