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THE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE AND DIRECTORY FOR RESIDENTS OF KT20
september 2014 issue 81
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SEPTEMBER
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ith the warm summer months becoming a rapidly distant memory, our thoughts turn to autumn and the change of season. For families out there it’s the start of a new school term and year. Avoid the stress with Eleana’s pearls of wisdom on page 28 in her Back to School feature. Maybe you want to get your house in order for the colder months? Then turn to page 22 for advice on maintaining your chimney. Or possibly you fancy trying a new hobby – such as joining a choir? Then head to page 10 to read all about The Downsmen – a Barbeshop choir looking for new members. Whatever you choose to do this month, know that you can achieve your goals no matter what, especially with advice from Francesca in her Headgear Labs column on page 6, Have a great September! Katie
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Contents
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Headgear Labs
NLP expert Francesca explains how you already have all the tools for success.
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Men, Learn to Sing!
Why not do something different this Autumn and join male choir The Downsmen.
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Legal Matters
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Chimney Safety
Solicitor Nicola Dudley on how to bequeath your home to loved ones. Words of advice on making sure your
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chimney is ready for winter.
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Holistic Health
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Fit for Life
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Keystroke Associates
Back to school with some sage advice from Eleana. PT instructor Jade on the best way to build muscle. Latest techology tips from Keystroke Associates.
P37, 39 Community News
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CHILDREN & EDUCATION
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Men, Learn to Sing!
music national education charity is providing an opportunity for local men to become singers with a free six-week course starting on 1 October. The North Surrey Barbershop Harmony Club, more popularly known as The Downsmen, will be hosting the Wednesday evening sessions at the Methodist Church Hall in Leatherhead. The Downsmen perform locally at fairs, for charity fundraisers and even in national competitions. Its members give different reasons for joining saying: they thought they couldn’t sing; they last sang at school; or that their partners thought they should get out more! Learning to sing barbershop is both a challenge and a reward. Songs need to be learnt by heart which is good for keeping the mind active. Breathing is improved by pulling in air from the lower lungs.
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Singing as a group increases awareness of those around you. And it also helps chaps that are shy by surrounding them with a team of supportive guys. The Downsmen consists of men from around north Surrey, especially Sutton, Epsom and Leatherhead. aged from 3080! For people who can’t read music they have ‘teach tracks’ that can be downloaded and listened to. They sing ‘a cappella’ and there are four different voice parts: leads, who carry the tune, and tenors, basses and baritones who create the harmony. The group’s experienced musical director Lisa chooses the tunes, teaches good practice and helps develop individual members to sing and present to their best ability. For more information, please call Allan Scott on 020 8642 8104 or David Tidd on 01372 723 206, www.downsmen.co.uk
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HOMES & GARDENS
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HOMES AND GARDENS
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ames Cars has been known for providing a premium service in and around Walton on the Hill for over 25 years. Whether it’s to catch a flight, a trip into the West End, a special occasion or even the daily school run, this private car hire firm will meet your travel needs with friendly courtesy and professional efficiency. With a modern fleet of vehicles, your journey will be comfortable and enjoyable. Whatever your travel requirements are, my team of drivers and staff are on hand seven days a week to make sure you reach your destination with ease. Account customers are welcome and all major credit cards, including American Express are accepted. Call us now to make your booking! From local to long distance, we cater for all requirements Airports Weddings All airport runs West End Shows Account customers welcome 7 days a week service
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Make Your Chimney safe this Autumn
Advice from the National Association of Chimney Sweeps (NACS) on maintaining a safe chimney. Concludes next issue
UK fire statistics show that each year on average over 30 thousands houses have chimney fires. This will be largely due to not getting the chimney swept often enough or burning fuel that is inappropriate for the appliance and causing tar to build up in the chimney. Most insurance companies will no longer pay out for claims made due to chimney fires unless the chimney has been swept by a professional chimney sweep and a valid certificate of sweeping issued that is recognised by insurance companies. If the fire brigade is called out to a chimney fire and it is proven that the chimney has not been properly maintained, then the local council can bill you for the call out, which can be expensive! Chimney fires can not only destroy homes but also endanger the occupiers of the dwelling. Slow-burning chimney fires don't get enough air or have enough fuel to be as dramatic or visible as their more spectacular cousins. The temperatures they reach are very high and can cause damage to the chimney structure and nearby combustible parts of the house. Use only recommended fuels for your appliance and flue type (if you are unsure check your manufactures instructions, ask your stove supplier, or a NACS Chimney Sweep).
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Chimneys need to allow the free passage of dangerous combustion gases. Regular sweeping will remove soot, bird nests, cobwebs and any other blockages. It also removes creosote, which will help to prevent dangerous chimney fires. Chimney Sweeping will also help to increase the efficiency of appliances. The frequency of Chimney Sweeping will depend on a number of factors which include the type of fuel used, appliance, duration of use, moisture content of wood fuel, and the type of chimney you have. Your local NACS Chimney Sweep will be able to advise on the sweeping frequency during the appointment. The sweeping frequencies below are for guidance purposes only:• Smokeless Fuel: At least once a year • Wood: Quarterly when in use • Bituminous Coal: Quarterly when in use • Oil: Once per year • Gas: Once per year Part 2 follows in October and explains what to consider when choosing a chimney sweep. Go to www.nacs.org.uk for further information.
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HOMES AND GARDENS
LJB Maintenance Fencing and Property Maintenance Fast & friendly service based in Tattenham Corner tel: 07980 864070 NO VAT!
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Clean Carpets = Healthy Homes
Professional, Eco-Friendly Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Carpet Care Plus is owned and operated by Steve Barnett. Based in Walton on the Hill and covering the whole of Surrey, he has 30 years experience in the carpet industry and offers the following services:
. Carpet Cleaning - including stain removal and stain protection.
. Upholstery Cleaning - including leather furniture. . Rug Cleaning - including collect and return service. . Tile & Grout Cleaning - including stone, marble and ceramic floors.
. New Carpets supplied and expertly installed - samples brought to your home. We have invested heavily over the years in the best training and equipment, which makes Carpet Care Plus the first choice for Professional Carpet Cleaning for many satisfied clients in Surrey By using Carpet Care Plus, you can be sure of friendly, quality customer service, competitive prices and peace of mind that your home and furnishings will be treated with respect.
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Holistic Health
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HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS
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Banstead Athletic Football Club Merland Rise KT20 5JG Wednesday 5.30pm & 7pm Thursday 9.30am Contact Yvonne: 07879 690276 or email: yelove@hotmail.co.uk
Ladies, experience a luxurious massage in your own home Using hand blended essential oils and a therapeutic massage, I create a truly effective massage treatment tailored to your needs. Help to alleviate muscle spasms and tension, improve mobility and posture, relieve anxiety and insomnia problems. Over 20 years LK Therapy experience and fully insured. Full body massage incl. scalp & facial £40 Back, neck, scalp & face massage £25 Exclusive Offer for new clients: £5 off back massage or £10 off a full body massage Contact Lorraine on 07841 835649 lk.therapy@yahoo.co.uk Clinic appointments available in Kingswood 30
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Personal trainer Jade Parsons on how to build muscle safely
veryone needs to be strong but that does not mean you are going to be big. Male and females are different so don’t get worried about looking like something you’re not. Yes having large muscles are not for everyone, having large muscles does not always mean you are stronger. Hypertrophy is the enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells. This is the word used for putting on muscle. Your need to increase the volume of work for hypertrophy to happen and change the movements you do. It needs to be in a controlled way and you should be feeling tension in the area. The exercise should not take too long and there should be more rest time in between sets of the exercise. When training try to concentrate on an area or two, doing a body part split works really well. This could be done by doing just your arms; for that day of training, which would be biceps and triceps exercises. We don’t want to ever over do it when training for size, so never feel you have only managed half a repetition of something. This means you have probably done to much. Every set needs to be hard, very hard in fact. This way you will reach your potential. Don’t just think about that one area you wish to increase, it’s about training all over your body, its all linked. Basic movements for a main area will work
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others hard as well. You'll see maximum benefits when you do give all muscle groups equal attention through out your weekly routine. To add quality muscle weight to your body, you need to have more calories than normal. These are not just any calories, so forget biscuits, coke and bread rolls as they won’t help. You need protein; you need enough to help you support the growth of bigger muscles. Make sure that you're eating clean and healthy, and you are not eating too much. Drinking water and lots of it is the key to success! Your body needs a good amount of water to help build muscle. Rest. Rest. REST! If you are not taking time to rest, how will your body be able to recover? You need to est the muscles you have used from training hard, so they are able to rebuild and come back even stronger. You shouldn’t be training for longer than 45 minutes to an 1-hour at max. If you work hard throughout the 45 minutes there should be know need to carry on. Remember not to over train, which for some people is difficult because it becomes a quick fix and addictive. Over exercising or over training is the same as over working, everyone needs rest at times! The trick is to get plenty of sleep at night, eat well and then you can train correctly. CALL 07564525351 or email: jadeptraining@hotmail.com for personal training and nutrition guidance
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Penelope J’s Fitness PILATES Improve your posture, balance and core strength. Monday 09.15 small group Kingswood Monday 10.30 Kingswood Tuesday 18.30 small group Tadworth Tuesday 19.30 small group Tadworth Thursday 10.45 Kingswood
FITNESS YOGA A powerful fusion of Fitness Yoga. Improves posture, strength and flexibility! Tuesday 9.30 Kingswood Thursday 9.30 Kingswood
THAI YOGA A Yin style of Thai Yoga which allows us to work with gravity, breathe to flow and relax to stretch. Releasing and opening the hip flexors, pelvic girdle, lower back to Achilles tendon, areas which have become tight due to our Western life style. Tuesday 10.45 Kingswood
DANCE AEROBICS Dance your way to fitness, have fun with easy to follow dance moves. Monday 11.45 Kingswood
PERSONAL TRAINING One to one or small groups, motivation is the key to success. Tell me your goals and I will help you to succeed!
RETREAT, FUN & FITNESS BREAKS Spain 4 nights, Bournemouth 3 nights, Zakynthos, Greece 7 nights. Contact Penny on 07788 625854 for more information. Venue:
Class Cost:
Kingswood – Kingswood Village Hall, Waterhouse Lane. Tadworth – The Meeting Rooms, The Church of the Good Shepherd, The Avenue. Between £5 –- £10 per class. Discount for pre-paid classes. Personal Training POA.
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Wednesdays Double Whammy! Highlights (1/2 head) plus cut and blow-dry for ÂŁ63+vat with top stylist Vickie only. Voucher valid until 1/11/14
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Getting the most from your tablet
pads and Tablets have become very popular over the last couple of years and the very interesting aspect of them is that many people are not aware of the microphone dictating facility they hold. For non-typists out there, it is an absolute saviour. When your in email simply press the microphone symbol – speak, it will listen AND translate every word you say. We used to have something called Dragon Naturally speaking for the PC – well forget that, use the inbuilt facility for free! One client asked recently ‘Do I have a Spanish keyboard that I can use for my Spanish homework?’ I learnt something that day. By going to keyboards in settings and then general you can create a new keyboard for any language and then use the world
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from Keystroke Associates
symbol to switch between the two or more keyboards – amazing! Taking Photos with your ipad and sending them to people is so much easier than attaching or using drop box and so quick. Downloading your pictures from your camera to your ipad is also quick and easy with a wonderful little accessory called ‘Apple ipad Camera Connection kit’ currently retailing at £25 on their site. Makes downloading a doddle. If you would like to know more about the power of ipads and tablets then just give Keystroke Associates a call and we will be glad to help. Call Judy 01883 346 516.
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Community Noticeboard info@ktconnection.co.uk 'An Evening with John Humphrys' from Epsom Talks! Society 7.45 pm on Wednesday 1 October at Epsom Playhouse. The award-winning broadcaster, best known as a presenter of Radio 4's 'Today' programme and Chairman of the television programme 'Mastermind', will talk about his life's work, politics and the BBC. He will then invite discussion - an opportunity for the audience to 'turn the tables' and put questions with 'no holds barred' to the man who makes his living from questioning others. The proceeds from the evening will go to the charity which John Humphrys has set up, the Kitchen Table Charities Trust, to help it support the work of small charities in building schools, providing water, and alleviating the poverty of the poorest people in the world. Tickets from the Playhouse box office, £14.50 ea. This will be the first of eight meetings in the Epsom Literary Society 2014/15 season and the Society will be delighted to welcome new members. The subscription for the year is £32 - just £4 per meeting. Other talks will include 'Travels with Sheridan Morley', 'Jack Ashley - deaf MP and champion of the underprivileged' and 'Epsom College and the First World War'. For more information about this varied and entertaining programme, please see our website www.epsomlit.org.uk or telephone Elizabeth Mackie on 01737 355300. Roshni & Maggie’s Coffee Morning Friday 26th September, 8.30am-11am Waterhouse Cafe, 11 Waterhouse Lane, Kingswood, KT20 6EB All donations to MacMillan Cancer Support
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Community Noticeboard info@ktconnection.co.uk INVITATION TO TADWORTH COURT MANSION ON HERITAGE DAY Tadworth Court, home of The Children’s Trust at Tadworth Surrey, will be opening the doors to its historic mansion on Sunday 14th September, 2014, as part of the annual Heritage Open Days. This national event celebrates England’s architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. It is a once-a-year chance to discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture. Tours will be running at 10.45am, 12noon, 1.45pm and 3pm. The Trust will be open from 10.30am until 4pm.
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