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Saturday 5th October (registration at 9.45am) Friday 15th November (registration at 9.15am) Contact 0118 9739650 to book your tour Independent school for boys and girls, Nursery - 13 Years Forest school • Eversley, Hook, RG27 0PN www.st-neots-prep.co.uk
Sept 2019 Issue 173
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Digital Education • Where’s Charlie? Fast & Effective Ways to De-Clutter your Mind
JUSTIN ROSE ROOM
The Justin Rose Room was created in 2014 in recognition of the achievements of North Hants’ favourite son Justin Rose. The room has been designed to function as both a meeting space and bespoke dining facility. It is equipped with a 58� LED Television with laptop attachment capabilities. There is also the use of a modern lectern and flipchart, a Wi-Fi link, coffee and tea facilities and still and sparkling water with cordials. Bespoke North Hants logo desk pads with note paper and pen are provided as part of any business meeting package. The room benefits from a private balcony with stunning views across the course and also possesses its very own private bar. As a bespoke dining facility it is truly magnificent!
For all enquiries please contact Haroon Rasheed Khan on 01252 616443 or hrkhan@northhantsgolf.co.uk www.northhantsgolf.co.uk
Contents... 6
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Competitions 6 | Where’s Charlie? Win £25 voucher to spend at this local business 6 | Where’s Charlie? August Reveal
Special Offers 7 | Hart for Business 1 week FREE desk hire* 9 | Ovenclean Back to School Offer 27 | Neale Turk 30 minute FREE consultation 30 | White Lion Antiques Centre Free tea/coffee*
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Education Special
44 | Rosie’s Good Reads
10 | Digital Education
Every Month
11 | Happiness and Success at St Neot’s Preparatory School 14 | Your Child – Their Journey – Our Focus 16 | St. Nicholas’ School
4 | Editor’s Note 28/29 | Church on the Heath 32 | Community Notice Board 34 | The Key Centre
Features
36 | Elvetham Heath Parish Council
5 | Roy’s Happy Hour
38 | The Harlington Timetable
18 | Revitalise Your Life
40 | Elvetham Heath Primary School News
20 | ehd meets… 22 | September – the perfect month for new beginnings
42 | What’s On
26 | Property Checks
45 | Local Health & Fitness Classes
31 | Fast and Effective Ways to De-Clutter your Mind
46 | Index of Advertisers
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Hello... I hope you have all had a good summer, and what a gorgeous and sunny one it has been.
regardless of your time of life. Also, our bi-annual Education Special returns, introducing some of the excellent independent schools in the area. Nicky Adams, Fleet Life guest author, focusses on Digital Education this time.
For many families it is back to school and back to normality now. So, seize the moment for some ‘me time’ put your feet up, have a cuppa and a read!
Our Where’s Charlie competition has become very popular so make sure you enter to be in with a chance to win a £25 voucher to spend at a Fleet business.
This month I would like to welcome back Peter Lawrence and his column Finances for Life! He will be sharing valuable insight into the world of finance
Have a great month!
...and welcome to our September issue!
GDS
October copy deadline: 6th September 2019 Published by the Big Little Magazine Company, Gateway House, 8 Kings Parade, Kings Road, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 3AB Tel: 01252 711810 E: alex@biglittlemagazineco.uk www.biglittlemagazineco.uk Printed by JMG Creative Print Limited, 35 Bishops Way, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3EH *The ehd is delivered to all homes in Elvetham Heath and you can pick it up from The Key Centre, COTH, The Harlington and Fleet Library. This magazine is printed on paper which comes from a sustainable source.
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Roy’s Happy Hour Tuesday 9pm on Radio Woking.
Kath Lee’s MS Treatment Fundraising Campaign
Kath came into the studio beaming away and just laughed when her sister Deniece smashed her wheelchair into the studio fixtures & fittings. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance. It’s a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause serious disability. It’s most commonly diagnosed in people in their 20s and 30s, although it can develop at any age. It’s about 2 to 3 times more common in women than men. The condition caused Kath to doubt her abilities as a wife & mother. “My kids have seen me slowly deteriorate, must be hard on them.” Husband Bill came on the phone and you could hear the emotion the strain her condition has had on everyone. She’s had some progress using CBD paste and now needs £40,000 for a new stem cell approach.
Roy’s
Happy Hour
She was in promoting a night at the supportive Overworld gaming zone in Farnborough. This charming lady has a lot of support and it’s easy to see why. “You help people Roy and it’s a lovely feeling … that’s what I’m going to do; especially young adults as it must be so scary when they first get diagnosed.” Thanks Kath, and yes it is.
Cary Grant Joining Hands App
This app is for families where one person may be vulnerable. Carers can be on it and there are some great features as an emergency button, Alexa instructions, private info sharing, location services. A former dry cleaner magnate (OK, 3 shops) then carer, Cary has used his experience to create an inclusive experience helpful in the battle against loneliness. Cary is also a writer and his books Burnt, Max and Do You like What You See available … with the first one being made into a movie!
David Walther - healer, medium and wellness guru
I really enjoyed David’s book “The Diary of a Gatekeeper.” Which was surprising because the subject is a load of… or is it? When so many people love this sort of stuff my job was to ask the questions they want to ask, with a dollop of scepticism. And to be honest I didn’t want a kicking from David’s spirit guides, they sound tasty. The main character, based upon David himself is engaging and it’s a great read, support a local author and give it a go. And if you’ve got a boogeyman in your gaff, give him a call. Or Ghostbusters. Life insurance. Rewarded. Roy Allaway is the owner of Taking Cover Ltd based in Fleet – an Exclusive Associate with Vitality. New Taking Cover Clients can get 25% off the headline rate* and a free Key Fob at Anytime Fitness in Fleet. Taking Cover Ltd and Hart Securus Ltd are an appointed representative of The Right Mortgage Limited, which is authorised and regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority. *Headline rate £39.99/m therefore £29.99/m
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Where’s Charlie?
Welcome to our monthly competition for 2019. The answers can be found right here in Fleet! Each month our cuddly toy version of puppy Charlie can be seen in a Fleet business. The picture will give you clues as like a company logo, interior colour scheme, art or photos on the wall or even a sample of the product the business sells. All you have to do is tell us the name of the business!
This month you could win a £25 voucher* to spend at this local business *The prize is a voucher to spend on services at the business you guessed correctly and valid until 31st December 19. Terms and conditions apply. No cash alternative or exchanges given.
If you know where the above picture was taken, then enter our competition with the name of the business in the subject line by emailing your answer to alex@biglittlemagazineco.uk. Closing date is 6th September 19 when the winner will be notified and announced on our facebook page www.facebook.com/Elvetham Heath Directory. The winning business will be revealed in our October 19 issue.
Last month Charlie was hiding here...
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Digital Education The internet is such an integral part of modern life at home – from booking a holiday or ordering the groceries to keeping up with current affairs – it’s no surprise that many schools are now making use of the web in lessons. Yet the debate over the pros and cons of students using digital devices in the classroom rumbles on. The Good Schools Guide’s Nicky Adams investigates. More than a third of UK five-year-olds own their own tablet; by the age of 15 that fraction is more like a half. And with smartphone ownership among older children and teens growing year-on-year, it’s true to say that young people today are increasingly connected to the internet. But while they may be free to surf at home, schools are still divided on whether or not students should be using digital devices in class. Those in favour say the internet is a huge resource for learning for today’s switched-on students, who are familiar with technology and want to use it to access a wealth of knowledge. Those against see phones and tablets as an unwelcome distraction to traditional lessons, which open a potential minefield of texting and social media.
Advantages Instant knowledge: A quick internet search and children have an unimaginable avalanche of information at their fingertips, and before they have lost interest in the question. Broadening horizons: Whether growing up in a tiny village or a big city, through the internet young people can gain an insight into the lives of others all around the world. Culture, language, current affairs… international understanding is encouraged. Engaging lessons: Technically adept teachers can use digital devices to enhance learning, perhaps by
tasking students to find out all they can on a certain topic, by using the many educational apps to learn or revise in a fun and accessible way, or using design and presentation tools to create and share their work. In classrooms equipped with large wall-mounted monitors, the work of individual students can be beamed to the screen as an example for discussion. Moving pictures: In place of the dusty textbook, students can watch video of events as well as educational films that bring academic subjects to life, from man’s first steps on the moon to the behaviours of wildlife. The video and camera functions of digital devices are also useful for students to keep a record of their own achievements, show the stages of a science experiment or creative projects, for example, or analyse their performance in sport. Connecting with others: Using digital devices to communicate with students in a partner school abroad, by text, email or video calling is the modern equivalent of having a penpal. Classes in different schools or even countries can link together to share lectures and lessons and hold debates and discussions with a variety of viewpoints. Preparation for the workplace: Most organisations and businesses now rely on the internet for their day-today activities, so knowing how to use technology to communicate and work online are vital skills for any school leaver.
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Disadvantages Distraction: Social media and texting using their digital devices are tempting to students who should be focusing on their learning while at school. Cyberbullying: An issue growing with the use of smart phones and tablets and difficult for teachers to detect and deal with. Inappropriate material: Schools work hard to restrict access to inappropriate websites and content on their networks, but breaches do occur and youngsters may bypass the wifi and use unrestricted mobile data. Of course, students need to be taught to be safe online and how to judge the quality of sources of information (often referred to as digital literacy and citizenship). Disconnection: Spending too much time using digital devices can mean young people miss out on face-toface social activities, conversation with family and friends and appreciating their surroundings and environment. Schools continue to decide for themselves the extent to which digital devices have a place in their classrooms. Where they are permitted, it’s clear that guidelines need to be put in place for students, staff and parents to make sure young people make the best use of the wealth of learning resources online. Nicky Adams is a writer for The Good Schools Guide, www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk
Happiness and success at St Neot’s Preparatory School St Neot’s is a coeducational day school for children aged 2 - 13 years, where the number one priority is to prepare children for successful, happy and purposeful lives. The stunning 70-acre grounds and facilities, including arts centre, language and IT suites, state of the art sports facilities and Innovation Room provide children with a world of opportunity. Through specialist teaching, they experience the breadth of the curriculum in a fun, engaging way, aimed at igniting lifelong passions and a zest for learning. Forest School, Outdoor Learning and Leadership Days encourage the children to venture outside their comfort zones, to take risks and develop the purpose and drive to make the most of their talents in life beyond school. Staff are inspired to awaken intellectual curiosity and encourage the children to challenge themselves. For further information call 0118 9739650 or visit www.stneotsprep.co.uk
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EDUCATING FOR LIFE
Open Afternoon Wednesday 25 September 2019 1.15pm - 3.30pm
One of the top performing boys’ schools in Hampshire T: (01252) 893000 www.salesiancollege.com Independent Catholic Grammar School for boys aged 11-18 with a Co-educational Sixth Form
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Luckle HOUSE SCHOOL
Excellent Coeducational Day and Boarding School for 11 to 18 year olds
OPEN MORNING
Saturday 28 September 2019, 9am OPEN HOUSE most Friday mornings, 9.30am Luckley House School, Wokingham
Tel: 0118 978 4175 Email: Registrar@luckleyhouseschool.org
www.luckleyhouseschool.org School transport available from FLEET AND ELVETHAM HEATH area
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Yateley Manor
Your Child – Their Journey – Our Focus Yateley Manor pupils are articulate, personable, resilient and receptive. The school aims to build successful adult lives for pupils by offering each child opportunities to nurture their individual talents and to achieve personal academic and educational excellence. Ultimately children will leave the school with confidence in themselves and the ability to communicate at many levels; key skills for the future. A unique and supportive family atmosphere underpins life at Yateley Manor, where pupils learn in a safe and supportive environment. If you would like to discover more about all that Yateley Manor has to offer, come to one of our Open Events on Thursday 12th September at 6.15pm or Saturday 9th November at 10.00am. To register for an Open Event, arrange an individual visit or request a prospectus, please email Tanja at registrar@yateleymanor.com or telephone 01252 405500.
A new building houses a state of
and basketball, a gymnasium and
the art Music School, spacious
several pitches.
and light rooms for Art and Design Technology and a new Modern Foreign Languages Department. The School’s superb teaching facilities are complemented by excellent sports amenities including
The Woodland Learning Area is an inspirational educational environment which gives younger children the freedom to explore nature in a hands-on and child-
a heated indoor swimming pool,
led approach. This helps build
a large sports hall with indoor
confidence, independence and
cricket nets, climbing wall, outdoor
self-esteem as well as giving
stage, provision for football, netball
children new life skills.
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Yateley Manor
Your Child, Their Journey, Our Focus An independent school full of opportunity, offering an inspirational educational journey for a successful adult life
Open Evening Thursday 12th September, 6.15pm
Open Morning Saturday 9th November, 10.00am www.yateleymanor.com
01252 405500 registrar@yateleymanor.com
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St Nicholas’ School St Nicholas’ School founded in 1935 and has gone from
strength to strength over the years. Renowned for its academic excellence, which has been the case since they first started educating pupils in the 1930s, they are also renowned for being a Christian foundation, a school with pupils from 3 years to 16 and for their unique focus on girls’ education throughout. Set in beautiful surroundings covering 27 acres with superb facilities including a full size sports hall, a large art and textiles centre, four dedicated science laboratories and specialist facilities for music, ICT, food technology and drama, you can understand why this school is so special. The school’s performing arts centre provides a fully raked theatre seating over 350, a drama studio and a full orchestra pit. The floodlit Multi Use Games Area provides pupils with a multi-use sports facility, including hockey, tennis, netball, football and cricket. The newly designed netball and tennis courts are also floodlit, and enable twenty four pupils to play tennis at the same time.
Last year, St Nicholas’ School introduced outdoor education to their curriculum. The specialised learning approach ran by Outdoor Specialist, Steve Wariner, compliments the curriculum by developing the appropriate physical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of the pupils. “We are extremely lucky to be able to have the environment to run this facility and all of our pupils really enjoy their classes,” said Headmistress Dr O Wright. Wellbeing is also a topic that is important to St Nicholas’ School and its staff. Currently there are Yo-Chi classes that the pupils as young as Nursery are involved in within the curriculum and most recently staff have been trained as
ELSAs in order to support the pupils emotional needs. In all, St Nicholas’ School caters for every individual, specialising in sport, drama, music or art. They are proud to say that they have helped build some successes with several famous alumni, including tennis paralympian, Lucy Shuker; Fashion, News and Features Director at the Telegraph, Bethan Holt; Nutritionist and model, Rosemary Ferguson and they are building and strengthening their alumni association all the time. Inviting ex-pupils into the school provides valuable careers advice to the pupils. The most recent inspection report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) achieved the highest rating, ‘Excellent’ and year on year they achieve the most outstanding GCSE results. The next Open Morning is on Saturday 5th October, starting at 10.00am. Please contact Admissions on 01252 850121 or email registrar@st-nicholas. hants.sch.uk to register. Of course there is no substitute for a visit to see St Nicholas’ on a working day. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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St Nicholas’ School fleet • hampshire
An independent day school for boys aged 3-7 and girls aged 3-16
Open Mornings Saturday 5th October 10.00am – 1.00pm Monday 18th November 9.30am – 12.00pm
• Small class sizes • Inspirational teachers • A caring, family ethos • Purpose-built facilities • Outstanding results • ‘Excellent’ ISI Inspection
• School buses run from Alton, Bentley, Basingstoke, Bramley, Chineham, Hook, Old Basing, Odiham, Hartley Wintney, Fleet, Farnham, Rowledge, Yateley, Camberley, Farnborough and Aldershot
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Last time we looked at limiting beliefs and how to free yourself from the financial trap. Don’t forget, there’s my free online course to help you that’s available 24/7 via www. revitalisecoaching.co.uk. This month, I was remembering what it was like to be going back to school after the summer holidays and it got me thinking. It got me thinking about working Mums. Maybe you’re relieved your little angels have gone back to school, maybe you’re dreading your baby starting school for the first time, maybe you’re experiencing the heart wrench of empty nest syndrome as your grown-up baby is off to University. I frequently see Mums in my practice and without doubt you have a tough job. Yes, you love them, but it doesn’t mean you’re a rubbish parent by wanting to have a life or career of your own. So often, I see Mums who are feeling guilty when they’re at work that they’re not at home with their children and feeling guilty when they’re home because they’re not at work. Many end up feeling like they’re not giving 100% to anything and that can lead to feelings of unfulfillment, guilt, low confidence, stress, isolation, frustration and so on. I don’t have children, so I don’t pretend to know what it feels like. What I do know, is that you
Revitalise Your Life
By Jenny Thomas, TEDx Speaker, Confidence & Career Coach at Revitalise Coaching
Welcome to September’s column helping you to revitalise your life! are doing the very best you can and that’s worth a lot. It can be a tough landscape in the working space. You want to perform and have a successful career, you want to be an amazing Mum and be there for your family and I’m sure you do a brilliant job at both. Even if you don’t think you do! What I experience in my practice so often though is a loss of identity. These talented, skilled and compassionate women arrive in my practice looking for support in finding fulfilment. Often the phrase goes something like, “I’m not unhappy, but I’m not happy either. I just feel like I’m existing. Of course, I love my family and I wouldn’t be without them, but I just feel unfulfilled and like I’m not doing anything very well.” And those women who have older children leaving home can feel lost and not needed anymore. When I ask what would make them happy or fulfilled, often they look a little blank and say something like, “I don’t know. I don’t know anymore. I don’t know who I am anymore.” We start to focus on re-discovering who they are and what life could
look like in an ideal world. We look at their values and where they’re being met. We look at self-belief and focus on building up confidence and empowerment. Some women end up starting their own businesses to create the flexibility they need, others negotiate in their current jobs to get better flexibility, others work to change their outlook and start seeing themselves in a more positive light. The point being, everyone is different and so there isn’t one solution for all. Also, that it is possible to change your life, even if it feels completely impossible. One small change can often make all the difference. Remember, you’re doing the very best you can and that is good enough. And if you’re feeling unfulfilled or like you’re just coasting through life, know that it’s possible to make a change. I’m here to help you, just drop me an email and we can go from there. Take care,
Jenny www.revitalisecoaching.co.uk Jenny Thomas Confidence & Career Coach Tel: +44 (0)7725 795563 jenny@revitalisecoaching.co.uk
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ehd meets... Dilanee Bunter, mum-of-three and founder of Ocean Stars Trust - a charity whose mission is to empower children through education in Sri Lanka. Please tell me a bit about your life before the charity... I was born in Sri Lanka but moved to the UK when I was 15 years old. Conflict and troubles at home meant that education was being disrupted and my parents wanted us to have access to a better system of education. Sri Lanka being a British colony meant that the UK was our destination. We arrived on a cold February morning in 1976 with no warm clothing and shivered all the way to Cambridge - our first destination. I did my A-levels, went to University where I studied French and Spanish and trained as a teacher. I taught modern languages in the UK and then went on to teach young people who had been excluded from school for behaviour problems or didn’t attend due to emotional problems. I worked at a Pupil Referral Unit for 23 years until 2016 which is when I gave up to devote my life to working for Ocean Stars Trust. Talk to me about the motivation behind Ocean Stars Trust. Boxing Day 2004 was an unforgettable one. It should have been a day of post-Christmas indulgence and relaxed family time, but instead I woke up to images of devastation and destruction. A tsunami had hit the Far East and Sri Lanka - the land of my birth. At the time I was also training to be a therapeutic counsellor and going through my own personal tsunami. As the hundreds of people killed or missing soon rose into the tens of thousands, I felt utterly lost. My devastation soon turned into a burning desire to help the people of Sri Lanka in any way I could.
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In early 2005, I started reaching out to friends and family in the UK hoping to raise around £500 to help with education related post tsunami projects. In three weeks I had collected £15,000. The support from the people of Fleet and churches in Fleet - in particular Fleet Methodist Church - was overwhelming. After visiting the affected areas of Sri Lanka several times in 2005-2006, a friend encouraged me to set up a charity. It was all such a massive learning experience. From making initial contacts, to registering an official charity in the UK, organising fundraising events and recruiting volunteers. It has been quite an amazing 14 years of my life. Where did the name Ocean Stars Trust come from? The Indian Ocean that was part of the tsunami was also part of my childhood. I used to spend every Sunday afternoon flying my kite on Galle Face green in Colombo by the Indian Ocean. The night before I left Sri Lanka, I had been talking to my grandmother on the balcony of her house on a star lit night. She was a Buddhist and she showed me the Southern Cross which can sometimes be seen in the tropical skies. This was my last special moment with my grandma, so when it came to naming the charity there was no doubt in my head it was going to be Ocean Stars.
education to over 7,000 children in Sri Lanka • Provided employment and training to over 30 pre-school teachers • Donated 50 fishing boats for livelihood projects • Established multiple UK/Sri Lanka school links such as Calthorpe Park Secondary School who take 20 students and four teachers to volunteer for OST every October Plans for 2019/2020? To continue fundraising in the UK. Over 700 children attend our Ocean Stars run preschools and without us, these children would not have access to education. Forty teachers are paid a wage each month through the generosity of UK sponsors and 150 children in Sri Lanka are sponsored by UK sponsors - most of them Fleet families. What’s the one thing you love about living in Fleet? Feeling part of a close-knit, generous, caring community and being so warmly supported by so many people. What would you do to improve or change Fleet? I would like to see the empty units in the shopping centre opened up for charities to display the good work they do. These units can also be opened up to provide reading spaces, table tennis tables etc so there is a wider community experience in the town centre.
What are your biggest achievements so far at Ocean Stars Trust?
For more information on Ocean Stars Trust visit www.oceanstarstrust.org.uk
• Fundraised almost £1,000,000 during the last 14 years • Provided access to pre-school
Interview by Emily Gregory of Baby Love Photography, www.baby-love-photography.com
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September - the perfect
month for new beginnings!
Hello and welcome to my column about beauty, health and wellbeing We have all been used to a new year starting at school, ready to learn something new, so why not think about learning something new yourself? All new terms of evening classes start in September, and I used to challenge myself every year to learn a new language (after that Summer holiday) or a new skill. I used to love my pottery evening classes, however, these days, music fills all of my spare time, practising with my choir and gigging with my band. Or maybe a course to enhance
aromatherapy oils and are for
your work? I did a teacher
pure relaxation. They include
training course at Farnborough
back, neck, shoulder, face and
College 10 years ago, which
head massages.
has really helped my career and has allowed me to write my own beauty training courses. It’s never too late to learn a skill or potential new career like massage, aromatherapy,
On a different note, back to school means the pesky head lice are back! These can be controlled naturally
necessary. It’s always worth trying
by using Tea Tree oil.
natural remedies as they can be very effective and less harmful to
reflexology or a beauty course,
Add 5-10 drops of neat Tea
which is also available at
Tree oil into your hand and mix
Farnborough College. Older
with any shampoo. Massage
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therapists with life experience
into damp hair and leave for 5
smells like eucalyptus, so essential
and empathy are often the
minutes. Rinse out and condition,
oils like Tea Tree oil can be useful
best therapists.
and go through the hair with a
insect repellants.
It also may be time to be a bit
fine nit comb to catch the eggs.
I hope you enjoy finding
selfish now the kids have gone
Apply a few drops of neat Tea
something new to explore
back to school.
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Most of us have seen one of the many TV programmes telling us horrible tales about ‘Rogue Landlords’ and ‘Nightmare Tenants’ but it’s important to keep these horror stories in perspective. The common factor is that either tenants haven’t reported problems or Landlords have not checked. Regular property visits are essential to ensure that repairs are spotted early on so that minor issues are dealt with promptly to avoid major work and big expense. Sometimes tenants may be reluctant to flag up a repair through fear that this might affect their tenancy, so it’s important that a Landlord, or your letting agent make regular checks - at Honey Lettings we recommend every three months throughout the tenancy. Checking the silicon around sinks and baths and replacing when required will prevent leaks and major damage to kitchen tops and units. Mould and mildew build up can be nipped in the bud and sometimes tenants need guidance on how to ventilate, heat and clean a property to avoid this occurring in the first place. Frayed thresholds on carpets can be covered with wider cover strips but if left may require a new carpet. All these items can be spotted easily but are seldom reported by a tenant until the problem is beyond a simple repair. Roof tiles, fascias and guttering are not generally the concern of tenants but do need checking to plan repair, maintenance and cleaning. Garden walls and fences, overhanging and overgrown trees, dangerous paving and other trip hazards need to be checked as these remain the responsibility of the Landlord. The tenancy agreement may well state that pets are not allowed but If the tenant knows that you don’t inspect your property this may be ignored. Sub letting of properties and rooms not only breaches the tenancy agreement but also puts the Landlord on the wrong side of the law under the government’s new Right to Rent checks. A tenant may consider a relative moving in as a nanny be no issue but any stay longer than 30 days needs to be considered as an additional occupant and the relevant paperwork completed. Putting a positive on all of this – regular checks are a good thing. It gives tenants the opportunity to point out minor repairs that may be niggling them, and Landlords can rest assured that the tenants are looking after the property, staying longer with the understanding that you want to maintain your property well and protect your investment. The cost of full management service including property inspections carried out by a competent agent could help reduce the cost of repairs and maintenance and possible legal action. Based in the heart of Fleet, Honey Lettings specialises in lettings and property management. For friendly, knowledgeable advice on property letting call Honey Lettings. No houses to sell just homes to let.
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MONDAY 8.30–12 Coffee Bar All welcome 10–12.15 U3A Line Dancing Contact 08458 723623 www.fleetU3A.org.uk 10.30–11.45 Bumps and babies Coffee and chat for parents or mums-to-be. Just come along 1.30–3.30 U3A Painting Group Contact 08458 723623 www.fleetU3A.org.uk TUESDAY 8.30–12 Coffee Bar All welcome 9.20 Monkey Music Pre-school music Contact Sue 501910 www.monkeymusic.co.uk 10–11.30 U3A French Group Contact 08458 723623 www.fleetU3A.org.uk 1.45–2.45 U3A Creative Writing Group Contact 08458 723623 www.fleetU3A.org.uk 3.30–4.30 Youth Café An after-school café for young people 11+, term-time only. Just drop in or contact Yener: youth@churchontheheath.org.uk 7–8.30 Guides Contact eighthfleetguides@gmail.com WEDNESDAY 8.30–12 & 2.30–4.30 Coffee Bar All welcome 9.30–10.15 Zumba Gold Latin dance moves, party atmosphere. For the active older adult generation. Contact Daphne 676517 10.30–12.30 CAMEO Coffee, cake and friendship, table tennis and board games, for over 55s. Contact Phil and Dee 691944 (first and last Wednesday of the month) 11.45–1.30 Hearing Champions NHS Hearing Aid Clinic for advice, re-tubing, battery issue (monthly, 2nd Wednesday). Contact Stephen 810852 12.30–1.30 Lunch All welcome, sign up in Church (monthly, 2nd Wednesday) 2–3 U3A Reading Group Contact 08458 723623 www.fleetU3A.org.uk (monthly, 1st Wednesday) 2–4 U3A Health and Wellbeing Group Contact 08458 723623 www.fleetU3A.org.uk (monthly) 4–5 Rainbows Contact Karen 07900 394121 5.30–7.30 Brownies Contact ehbrownies@hotmail.co.uk
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DAVID STONE Chartered Accountant practising in Fleet and London Let me assist you with: Self Assessment Tax Returns Revenue & Customs Investigations Tax Planning & Advice Accounts Preparation Personal & Limited Companies VAT & PAYE Matters Making Tax Digital By appointment on Freephone 0800 644 3500 or email davidaccountant@btinternet.com
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A few fast and effective ways to declutter your mind When do you know you should have a clear out? Do you ever get that feeling of overwhelm? That feeling when your brain is just going to POP with stuff and nothing is making it go away. There was a time in my life when my brain was so full of stuff such as emotions and things to do that panic and anxiety hit me full on in the face. I suddenly stopped coping and couldn’t seem to get anything done, it was like being in a vicious cycle whirling out of control. Luckily for me I discovered life coaching and hypnotherapy and was able to take some time out to get off the cycle and re-evaluate my life. The first thing I had to do was de-clutter my mind which allowed me to see clearly again and think straight, it really did feel like cleaning a very dirty window and suddenly seeing a beautiful view that you didn’t even knew existed. Here are some of my top tips to help your de-clutter your mind and have a view again: ♥ Schedule yourself time for a brain dump. Get yourself pen and paper and sit somewhere quiet and just write down every single thought, feeling and emotion that comes into your brain. Write down everything you need to do and want to do and if nothing comes just write that. Try closing your eyes and take some slow deep breaths to help you relax and that may start your brain whirring.
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♥ Once you have everything out of your brain and onto paper its time to start prioritizing. Mark stuff that’s urgent and important as top priority and work down from there. Try using a scale of 1-10 with 10 being high important and urgent and 1 being not urgent or important. What can you bin on your list? Only work with one list that incorporates work and life, that will really help with your work life balance. ♥ Try and write your thoughts and things to do down as often as you can, ideally as you are thinking about them. The sooner you get these down the easier and quicker your mind will rest. Carry with you a pen and paper or use a to do list on your phone. ♥ Have a note book by your bed,
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but if you are anything like me this will be the best thing you will ever do. If your brain seems to ping on as soon as you switch your light off, then have a go at writing those thoughts down then and there.You will be amazed at how quickly you master the art of writing legibly in the dark, and you will sleep a whole lot better. ♥ Call in the experts, if you are really struggling to make the first move or change the habits of a life time then coaching or hypnotherapy could be the answer for you. This will allow you time to focus on just you, your thoughts, your actions and behaviours and help you find the way forward that works just for you.
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of Papercutting is suitable for complete beginners. You FREE Fleet bag of books: Is your&child aged 18 andand30 months? Library will learn papercutting techniques and then, using templates Visit Fleet library or the mobile library provided, on thecreate Heath pickpapercut up their a varietyto of festive lanterns. Learning Centre Singalong on Tuesday Morning: 11.00am –11.45am free Bookstart + bag. Please bring your •child‘s red health record book. FREE. Your health and mood can be enhanced through We have lots of interesting courses and workshops
singing. You can benefit even if you don’t think you can sing.
starting in September. Why not make time for you The Mobile library All welcome, just turn up with no need to book. and learn something new at Fleet Library & Learning Children’s Drop-in Activities No need to book Centre? Visit the library or browse our online shop comes www.hants.gov.uk/shop to Elvetham Heath every SundayRegular 10:00 - 13:00 for more information. Children’s Story Time for Under 5’s Every Monday from 2pm bringing youandthe in books, DVD's, videos and much more Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time for Under 2’s Every Thursday Courses eventslatest must be booked in advanceCDs, so to guarantee a place visit: www.hants.gov.uk/shop or
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Children’s Story and Craft Time for Children 3-7 Years call the booking line on 01252 612709. come and see us next Sunday outside the De Havilland Arms First Saturday of every month, 11.00-11.45am Summer Reading Challenge 2019 “Space Chase” Have the children completed this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, “Space Chase”? Don’t worry if they haven’t, as there is still time! Visit the library by 14th September with your read library books to complete the challenge and receive the certificate and medal.
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Construction Club for Parents and Children (4+yrs) Every Saturday 2.30pm to 4.00pm
Fleet Library & Learning Centre, 236 Fleet Road, Fleet fleet.library@hants.gov.uk GU51 4BX. Located inside The Harlington. Call 01252
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Building Confidence: Thurs 7th November – 28th November 2019 • 13.00pm – 15.00pm • Free. This is a three-week, free course to support those who have identified that they are held back by low self-esteem, a lack of confidence in one or more areas and are keen to learn some tools in a safe environment to move them towards fulfilment.
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Working Towards Zero Waste: Sat 9th November – 16th November 2019 • 10.00am – 12.30pm • Free. Reducing our reliance on plastic and reducing the waste we produce is prominent in the media. This course will help you understand how this can be put into action in real life AND save you money in the process. Filled with practical tips and ideas to address all areas of your life.
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Citizens Advice
01252 617922
Fleet Library
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Gas - Emergency
0800 111 999
Harlington Centre
01252 811009 BUPA Clare Park Internal and External Painting and Decorating
Papercut Festive Lanterns: Weds 27th November – 27th November 2019 • 10.00am – 15.00pm • £30.00. This workshop is designed to introduce you to the art
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14th Stand Up For Saturday Comedy Club (TICKETS ON SALE) 16th National Blood Service Blood Donation Sessions 17th Fleet Jazz (TICKETS ON SALE)
REGULAR TIMETABLE OF EVENTS Monday 09.30 13.30 14.00 16.00 17.00 17.30 18.00
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Saturday 09.30 Bodyline Aerobics 09.30 Len Tyler Music School 10.45 Tots Dance 11.15 Mini Street Dance 11.45 Street Dance 12.15 Junior Ballet
18th Fleet & District U3A 20th Roller Disco 23rd Fleet Film: Black Klansman 27th The Ultimate Back to the 80s DJ Set With Martin Kemp (SOLD OUT)
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6th Fleet Cubs
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For further details and booking information, please visit our website www.theharlington.co.uk, 01252 811009, 22 Fleet Life 2018 The |Harlington 236August Fleet Road Fleet GU51 4BY
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Elvetham Heath Primary School News We are just starting our new academic year. The summer term was very busy around the school! Year 6 children visited their secondary schools and the rest of the children met their new teachers. Our sports day had to be cancelled due to the weather, but we ended up with two sports mornings with fantastic weather for their Sports morning and the children. We have had some fantastic results this year – our Year R, Year 1 phonics test, Year 2 SATS, and Year 6 SATs results are not only above National averages, but Hampshire and Hart as well. We have an amazing team of staff – teachers and support staff – who work so hard for the 645 children at this school. We believe we have a strong broad and balanced curriculum with lots of opportunities, whilst maintaining an academic focus to equip children with the literacy and numeracy skills they need to succeed in secondary school and beyond. The support parents give us is invaluable too – thanks to all of our wonderful helpers – either in school or at home. Helping your child with homework, reading, times tables or learning to tell the time really does make a difference. Mrs Robinson Headteacher
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What's on in Let us know of any events you would like to publicise, listings are FREE for non-profit organisations 7 September | Fleet Weekly Market at Gurkha Square car park, Fleet. Every Saturday morning 9am – 2pm. Fruit and veg, bread, meat, fish, plants, household goods, flowers and much more. 7 September | Live Music at The Falkners Arms, Ancells Farm. !daft! are playing Rock Covers, 9pm – midnight. www.lemonrock.com 8 September | Fleet 20 Family Cycle 9.30am for a 11am start at the Scout HQ on Calthorpe Park. Cost: £12 per adult, £5 per child, when booked in advance, discounts for group entries. Online entries close Monday 3rd September 11am (or earlier if the ride is full). A choice of 10 or 20 mile rides are available. www.fleet20.co.uk 13 September | Drawing Course with Make Art and Friends This is the first session then occurs every Friday afternoon for 5 weeks. 1pm to 3pm upstairs in LivingStones on Fleet High Street. Cost is £100 for all 5 sessions. For more info and bookings see www. makeartandfriends.com or call / text Satdeep on 0796 372 2312. 14 September | Fleet Weekly Market at Gurkha Square car park, Fleet. Every Saturday morning 9am – 2pm. Fruit and veg, bread, meat, fish, plants, household goods, flowers and much more. 14 September | Elvetham Heath Market in The Key, Elvetham Heath, 10am – 1.30pm. www.elvethamheath.org.uk 14 September | ‘Inspired by Birds’ A presentation by Peter
Holden, MBE using illustrations and music from artists and composers who have drawn their inspiration from nature – especially birds – this mainly from the 20th and 21st centuries. £3 charge for non-local RSPCB group members). 7.30pm at The Memorial Hall, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hants, GU52 8LD. 14 September | Live Music at The Falkners Arms, Ancells Farm. Funk Lab are playing Soul, Blues & Jazz, 9pm – midnight. www.thefunklab.co.uk 19 September | Fleet Flower Club Demonstration “Up the Garden Path” by Jennifer Thompson. Doors open 7.15pm for 8pm start at Crookham War Memorial Hall, Sandy Lane, Church Crookham, GU52 8LD. Visitors £6 on the door. www.fleetflowerclub.co.uk 21 September | Fleet Weekly Market at Gurkha Square car park, Fleet. Every Saturday morning 9am – 2pm. Fruit and veg, bread, meat, fish, plants, household goods, flowers and much more. 21 September | Live at The Falkners Arms, Ancells Farm. MOJO are playing Soul, Funk & Disco, from 9pm – midnight. www.lemonrock.com 22 September | Life and Legacy of Charles Bradlaugh Talk by Deborah Lave, 7 for 7.30pm at Daniel Hall, Long Garden Walk, Farnham, GU9 7HX. www.farnham.humanist.org.uk 27 September | Petals & Prosecco Flower Workshop with Kathryn Austin. 11am at The Alexandra, Farnborough,
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GU14 7PH. Always last Friday of the month. Free parking. Take home wonderful flowers, expertly arranged by you! Only £25 inc all flowers & materials and FREE glass of Prosecco. BOOKING now 07802 248862, flowers@ kathrynaustin.co.uk 28 September | Fleet Weekly Market at Gurkha Square car park, Fleet. Every Saturday morning 9am – 2pm. Fruit and veg, bread, meat, fish, plants, household goods, flowers and much more. 28 September | The Hart of Craft Artisan Market is a monthly market that delivers exceptional locally produced and handcrafted items, that coupled with a great, buzzing atmosphere make this a dynamic community event not to be missed! 10am – 5pm. Featuring many stalls each month, you will find a diverse mix of gifts, jewellery, food and beauty products. Our stallholders are friendly and knowledgeable people who are passionate about their merchandise. 28 September | Electronic Organ Concert with Chris Stanbury and hosted by Fleet Electronic Organ Society. 7.30pm at Church Crookham War Memorial Hall, Sandy Lane, GU51 8LD. Tickets £6 at the door Tea/Coffee/ Raffle. Info 01252 623108. 28 September | Live at The Falkners Arms, Ancells Farm. Soul’d Out are playing Funk/ Soul, 9pm – midnight. www.souldout.co.uk
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Rosie’s Good Reads What’s Wrong Arty by local author Linda Beckett is a children’s book with a message. Arty is a brown bear who lives in Bouncy Wood with his animal friends. When Arty is troubled, his friends work together to help him solve his problem. This book could be used as a tool for parents, teachers and therapists as an aid to everyday children’s problems.
Secret Kill by Robin Storey is a stand-alone crime fiction novella and part of the Noir Nights series. Ex-crim Jackson Forbes is confronted by a grownup daughter he never knew about - and she wants something from him. Not just fatherly love, or money, but help; Frida is in trouble, and Jack is about to be pitched back into a world he thought he’d left behind.
Tracing Your Freemason, Friendly Society & Trade Union Ancestors by Daniel Weinbren is a non-fiction guide for historians. The book is split into easy to read sections, mixed with black and white pictures often of regalia from some of the groups mentioned. I was intrigued by the brotherly support that many of the friendly societies offered to families, in the past. Overall this book offers a general background to a wide selection of groups, societies and unions that our ancestors might have belonged to.
Bella Toscana by Nanette Littlestone is women’s fiction. On the night of her fiftieth birthday, the comfortable ride of Toscana’s life takes an alarming plunge. The fascinating historical details and wonderful descriptions of a past and present Rome (not to mention the food - lots of it!) conjure vivid imagery and a strong sense of culture and place, added to by the picturesque representation of the Italian countryside. A lovely read.
A Shifting Of Stars by Kathy Kimbray is a young adult magical fantasy. A whirlwind of a fantasy world where the heroine is being marched away in chains by the end of the first chapter; you’ve got to be able to get your bearings quickly. Written using beautiful lyrical words that painted wonderful pictures in my head. This is book one of a series.
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Fitness Free Power Mon 9.30 - 10.30am Walking class
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Departs from Oakley Andrea Bremner Park on Albany Road
Health and Nutrition Free Taster Tue 7.30 - 8.30pm The Wellness Studio, Karen Hobday Tuesday Crookham Road & Stephen Slater Mindfulness Mindfulness Various TBC Please contact Babs Babs Lehner-Platts Training Course for more information Tai Chi Jing Sung Tai Chi Wed 7 - 8pm Holy Trinity Church Hall, Gordon Hardless (Beginners Class) Bowenhurst Rd, Church Crookham Jing Sung Tai Chi Tue 7.30 - 8.30pm Qigong Mon 1.15 - 2.15pm NEW Fleet Qigong for Health and Wellbeing
07721 881021 or andrea@andreabremner.co.uk www.nutritionleaders.co.uk/ tastertuesday or 07737 780891 isvarayoga@gmail.com or 01252 676956 01252 628334 or ghardless@gmail.com
St Philip and St James Gordon Hardless Church Hall, Kings Rd, Fleet
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Zebon Copse Kevin Chapman Community Centre
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Useful Miscellaneous BT Faultline Gas - Emergency NHS Direct NHS 111 Service
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0800 800 151 0800 111 999 0845 46 47 111
Local Numbers CAB 01252 617922 Fleet Library & Learning Centre 01252 612709 EH Parish Council 01252 819204 Hart District Council 01252 622122 Hart Leisure Centre 01252 629974 Police Station 0845 0 45 45 45 (Non emergency number)
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Transport National Rail Enquiries StageCoach (bus)
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Hospitals Spire Clare Park Fleet Com. Hospital Frimley Park Hosp.
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Schools All Saints Junior School Calthorpe Park School EH Primary School Fleet Infant School Tavistock Infant School
01252 01252 01252 01252 01252
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Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your ehd Accountants David Stone
30
Admin Services Starfish Admin Services Advertising Big Little Magazine Company
43
32,35
Aerials & Satellites Kevin Shipman
27
Antiques White Lion Antiques Centre
30
Artificial Lawns Buds Landscape Ltd.
9
Bathrooms Stuarts Plumbing Services
9
Beauty Queen Bee in the Woods Blinds & Curtains Creative Blinds & Shutters Building Services GDS Painting & Decorating Services
45
Photography Baby Love Photography
39
Pick your own West Green Fruits
19
Golf Club North Hants Golf Club Handyman Tim Gillman
2 32
43
Hypnotherapy Your Nurtured Being
31
19 28/29 33 4
Coaching Revitalise Coaching Your Nurtured Being
8 31
Computer Maintenance Problem PC
30
Conservatories & Windows Hart Windows & Glazing LTD 23 Councils Elvetham Heath Parish Council 36 Hart District Council 7
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Fitness Power Walking
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30
Cleaning Phone Joan Village Cleaning Services
Oven Cleaning Ovenclean 9
Hotels The Elvetham
Car Servicing Fleet Service Centre
45 31
19
22
7
Nutrition and Health Nutrition Leaders TJ Health and Nutrition
Electricians Keen Electrics
41 24
Cafés White Lion Antiques Centre
Churches Church on the Heath
4
Hospitals Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital Spire Clare Park
32
Business Support Hart for Business
Decorators GDS Painting & Decorating Services
Index
Independent Schools Luckley House School 13 Salesian College 12 St Neot’s Preparatory School 1,11 St. Nicholas’ School 16/17 Yateley Manor 14/15 Insurance Services Taking Cover
5
Plumbing Stuarts Plumbing Services
9
Private Health Services Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital Spire Clare Park
41 24
Qigong Fleet Qigong
45
Restaurants White Lion Antiques Centre
30
Schools Elvetham Heath Primary School
40
Solicitors Neale Turk LLP 27 Watson-Thomas 37 Tai Chi Jing Sung Tai Chi
45
Taxi Services Footprint Cars
33
Jewellers Riordan Jewellers Ltd
25
Letting Agents Honey Lettings
26
Lifestyle Management Phone Joan
33
Loft Conversions Loftplan Designs Limited
47
Marketing Lisa Christmas
43
Will Writing Service Steadfast Wills and Estate Planning
45
Windows & Conservatories Hart Windows & Glazing LTD 23
Mindfulness Isvara Yoga
Mobility Equipment Limbcare 21
Travel Agents Hart Travel
8
Toy Shop Toy Arena
6
Tree Services Cedardale 30
Yoga Isvara Yoga
4
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