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april 2016 issue 97
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o you always spot the April Fool’s Day stories in the papers or the ones that go viral on the internet? We have a round up of the best from last year on page six and keep an eye out for this year’s bunch, there’s sure to be some good ones! Connection is full of community news and events this month. There are two art exhibitions full of work from talented local artists, see pages 31 and 33. While The Children’s Trust and Epsom and Ewell Homestart are recruiting for carers, nurses and volunteers on pages 18 and 19. And something to put you in the mood for warmer days is the preparation for Lower Kingswood’s Village Fete on 2nd May and its search for young talent, turn to page 34 for further details. Have a great April! Katie
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Contents P6 Best April Fool Spoofs of 2015
P26 Holistic Health
Fancy trying ‘Marmite Clear’? Or maybe you want to paint the hall in tartan? See what else fooled us last year.
It’s IBS month this April, Eleana has the lowdown.
P12 Legal Matters Solicitor Nicola Dudley on changes to private client law.
P20 Fit for Life Personal Trainer Jade on why you must leave alcohol out of your diet.
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P30 Organ Recital St Michael’s Betchworth to host international organist.
P32 Keystroke Associates Latest techology tips from Keystroke Associates.
P33-35 Community News
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April Fool’s Day: The best spoofs and pranks of 2015 Marmite Clear The makers of the nation’s favourite savoury spread have today announced the launch of an innovative new product ‘Marmite Clear'. Leading the way in spreadable innovation, the brand is evolving its iconic brown shade to create an all new translucent version of the classic British breakfast condiment. How to speak ‘Dog’ Dedicated dog walker, Hannah Howard (30) from DogKnows Bromley, Kent, has learnt to speak ‘dog’ after taking an online e-learning course from Groupon. The course has been developed by the Pet Auditory Welfare Service, ‘PAWS’, which analysed over 2,000 different barks from 150 different breeds of dogs, from beagles to boxers and every pooch in between. The team interpreted the meaning of different barks by scrutinising the length, cadence and pitch of both individual barks and ‘phrases’ to develop a dialect that humans could recreate in order to communicate with their dogs. Piggyback Taxis Leading the way in taxi innovation, cab app Hailo today launches its brand new feature to help city dwellers get around more easily. Using Hailo’s new Piggyback function from their smartphone, users will see one of Hailo’s specially trained human piggyback carriers arrive in a matter of minutes to transport the passenger to their destination. With the ability to dart inbetween traffic, Hailo’s Piggybackers have been recruited for their athleticism and knowledge of the city, as well as
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allowing passengers to enjoy a 360 degree view of their surroundings. Train Gyms Virgin Trains is replacing traditional seats with exercise bikes, cross trainers and running machines to create the world's first ever on-board travelling gym on its fleet of Pendolinos and Super Voyager trains. Named 'Fitness Coach' one carriage on each train will be packed full of state-of-the-art gym equipment that's been hand-picked with the help of fitness experts at Virgin Active. In a groundbreaking move, the kinetic energy generated from each Fitness Coach will be harnessed and returned to the Grid increasing Virgin Trains' energy return to 30 per cent. Trampoline aisles Shoppers will soon have their weekly shop taken to a whole new level of fun as Tesco takes a leap forward in revolutionising the shopping experience with the introduction of trampoline inspired bouncy aisles, which will help people reach the top shelves more easily. Tartan Paint New technology from Valspar brings tartan paint to our homes. Designers at Valspar are set to make tartan paint possible as it prepares to launch the world’s first ever Tartan Roller. Ground-breaking paint formula featuring pigments and resins that do not intermix when applied, and dries instantly once dispersed, thanks to its unique drying agents.
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Nicola Dudley on important private client law updates
y the time you read this Budget Day will have passed and no doubt you have been considering how the proposals will affect you. There have also been some recent changes in the area of private client law, which it may be useful to know. Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) At the beginning of the year the Office of the Public Guardian stopped accepting the old style LPA and will only register the old style LPAs signed before 1st January 2016. The new forms are in a simpler format and incorporate a registration section, which means that there is no need for additional registration forms. There is also now no need to notify anyone that you are putting an LPA in place and therefore only one Certificate Provider is required. If you are not familiar with LPAs or already have one in place this may not be of any interest to you but if you have been considering LPAs it does mean that the new process is simpler and therefore less expensive to implement. There have been some difficulties with banks and fund managers not accepting a Property & Financial Affairs LPA when acting on a discretionary basis. It is necessary to include specific instructions within the LPA and if this is not included your Attorney may not be able to give instructions on your behalf to a discretionary fund manager. Residential Nil Rate Band Clarification has been received from HMRC confirming that it is not necessary to advise them if you downsize in order to claim the additional tax relief. This can be done by your Executors following your death as part of completing the Inland Revenue account for Inheritance Tax. It is, however, advisable that you keep a record of the sale/
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disposal details when downsizing so that it is available to your Executors. Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Although the 31st March 2016 deadline for the additional 3% SDLT on the purchase of second properties has passed the general consensus is that the increased SDLT will be due on the purchase of property by Trustees of all trusts, including discretionary trusts. It may be that property purchased by Trustees for the occupation of a beneficiary who does not own other property will not attract the increased SDLT but if that beneficiary then purchases a subsequent property in their own right they will have to pay the additional SDLT on their purchase. Next steps? If you would like to discuss this further then please do not hesitate to contact Nicola Dudley at PWT Advice LLP on 0345 833 9025 or 07900 931478, email: ndudley@pwtadvice.co.uk
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Inheritance Tax Planning Wills, Trusts, Probate Lasting Powers of Attorney Fees are fixed and we provide full inheritance tax planning advice with even our basic wills. Home visits to suit can be arranged. To discuss your requirements please call Nicola Dudley on:
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Personal trainer Jade Parsons explains why you need to limit or exclude alcohol from a calorie-controlled diet.
t doesn’t matter how sugary, fatty or processed a food is, how many enumbers and preservatives it contains, or what the GI is, if you’re not overconsuming calories, you won’t put on an ounce of fat. I actually encourage my clients to eat some junk food every so often just like I do, as I feel that by including this it teaches moderation and self-control, while helping cravings. We do need to ensure you’re getting a decent balance, including plenty of varying food sources, the right vitamins, minerals and fibre intake. But after that, as long as you are managing your intake and hit goals, you should be able to add what you want to you diet. There is one exception. Something I think people should try to ban from their fat loss diet is alcohol. While you may be sticking to a healthier plan on most days, certain occasions call for a bit of relaxation; often this is in the form of alcohol. While alcohol is fat-free and low in carbs, it's important to remember that it's the calories that count when it comes to weight management. Alcohol has 7 calories per gram, which means it’s less calorically dense than fat, but you wouldn’t take out having good fats from your diet, as this would be detrimental to your health.
Alcohol calories add up very quickly. Add alcohol to daily intake and things can quickly go wrong! The other really damaging thing is that as few as two standard alcoholic drinks can slow down your body’s fat-burning process. In the UK, 18% of men admit to consuming above the recommendations, while 13% of women also do the same. Even in moderation most people tend to be bad when it comes to alcohol. Alcohol doesn’t fill you up and has has completely the opposite effect. Usually it causes increased cravings meaning you over-eat. I feel that most people should eliminate alcohol when dieting. It’s not only the alcohol it’s the sugar. Sugar can be “addictive” but there’s far more evidence relating to the addictive nature of alcohol. So it’s just not good because of well being and health but you’re more likely to over-eat, get hungry, and come off plan. Also I would like to add alcohol has a dehydrating effect on the body and you will need to replenish any water that is lost when drinking. Drinking water can also help you drink less alcohol, which results in fewer calories being consumed. It’s an easy habit to pick up! One drink per night turns into more at least some of the time. I think it’s a good idea to be strict when it comes to alcohol. LEGS, BUMS AND TUMS CLASS! CHURCH HALL BUCKLAND ROAD LOWER KINGSWOOD KT20 7DN Friday at 9.15am CALL 07564525351 for more information, personal training and nutrition guidance or EMAIL jadeptraining@hotmail.com
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International concert organist to give recital at Betchworth
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argaret Phillips, the International Concert Organist, will give a recital on the new Kenneth Tickell pipe organ in Betchworth Parish Church on Saturday 21 May at 4.00pm. This is Margaret’s first recital on the new instrument, which she is particularly looking forward to since this was the last organ personally completed by Kenneth Tickell before his untimely death in 2014. Margaret finds playing in smaller churches such as Betchworth is often more enjoyable than playing in large venues such as concert halls or cathedrals. Commenting on this, Margaret said “Organ recitals can often be rather disembodied occasions, with the performer far away in an organ loft, so one hopes that this type of concert in a smaller venue will attract some people who might not otherwise think of going to an organ recital.”
Handel March at the end of the ‘Occasional Oratorio’ and also the tune from ‘Messiah’ which Alexandre Guilmant uses in his March. Margaret has included in her programme a piece by Lionel Rogg, the eminent Swiss organist and composer whose 80th birthday falls on 21st April. The piece is a kind of Spanish dance, and Margaret will also play two other short contemporary dances with Spanish connections, one by Rogg's ellow Swiss organist Guy Bovet, and one by the Swedish composer Fredrik Sixten. Tickets are priced at £15 (under 14s: £10) to include a glass of wine/soft drink. The concert will be projected onto video screens allowing the audience to view the player directly. Tickets are on sale from 01737 843498 or betchworthchurchmusic@hotmail.co.uk
Margaret is looking forward to meeting the audience at the recital. The programme has been planned to show off the many and various colours of the new Betchworth organ and, in addition, to appeal to a wide audience. It will include composers well-known to music lovers such as Handel, Bach, Mendelssohn and SaintSäens. Everyone will recognize the
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Computer Tips
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ecause Easter is on its way I decided to add a little humour to our Hints and Tips for April and dazzle you with a few computer jokes for a change. It can be a humorous subject, so here goes: Error message: Keyboard not found.... Press ENTER to continue. You know, I have Google+, Facebook, Twitter, Skype accounts... Man, and do you have a life? OMG, No! Could you send me a link?
A conversation by a representative of a personnel search company and a candidate: So, Mr. Abha, you say that you are a software engineer. Do you know
from Keystroke Associates Microsoft Office? If you give me the address, I will go there, Sir. A guy prepares to demonstrate voice control of a computer. Silence, please, I will now demonstrate how easy voice control works. A man from the back of the room says: Format: C. Enter. If you need us, you know where to find us on 01883 346 516 and we are still looking for a new part time trainer to start work with our team.
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The Dorking Group of Artists – Spring Exhibition 2016 Betchworth Village Hall Station Rd, Betchworth, Surrey RH3 7DF Saturday 30th April – Monday 2nd May 10.00am – 6.00pm The exhibition closes at 4pm on Monday 2nd May Exhibiting members, many professionals among them, will be displaying over 250 pieces of new and original art, all for sale at affordable prices. The paintings will appeal to all tastes with different subjects and styles, and in a wide variety of prices and media. There will be large selection of unframed paintings for sale too. Entrance to the exhibition is free. The Dorking Group of Artists meets on Tuesday afternoons at Beare Green Village Hall from September through to Easter. Membership is open to artists of all abilities, from beginner to professional and costs just £20 per calendar year. The activities programme is varied and includes workshops and demonstrations. (Outdoor painting and sketching during the summer months) For more information contact Jane Anderson Wood (Chairman) Tel: 01372 375123 Email j.andersonwood@gmail.com Banish those March ‘blues’ and April ‘showers’ with a visit to our
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