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Sept 2019 Issue 102

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Digital Education • Where’s Charlie?

Fast & Effective Ways to De-Clutter your Mind

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Contents...

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5 10

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* 33 | White Lion Antiques Centre Free tea/coffee* 43 | Ovenclean Back to School Offer

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Sept 2019

Education Special

28 | Inheritance Matters

10 | Digital Education

31 | Fast and Effective Ways to De-Clutter your Mind

11 | Happiness and Success at St Neot’s Preparatory School 14 | Your Child – Their Journey – Our Focus 16 | St. Nicholas’ School

Features

Every Month 4 | Editor’s Note 32 | Community Notice Board 34 | The Harlington News 36 | Health & Fitness Classes

5 | NEW Finances for Life: Introducing the Basics

38 | The Harlington Timetable

18 | Revitalise Your Life

40 | Talk from Town Council

20 | September – the perfect month for new beginnings

42 | What’s On

22 | What is Physiotherapy?

26 | Property Checks

43 | Useful Numbers 46 | Index of Advertisers

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Hello...

October copy deadline: 6th September 2019 Published by the Big Little Magazine Company, Gateway House,

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!

Alexandra

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Finances for Life

Introducing the Basics

It’s been several years since I wrote a regular series for Fleet Life, and I’m pleased to have the opportunity to do that again. (A look at my old photo confirms that a few years have gone by!)

I have been providing

support the person they want to

can - your

independent financial advice

be (even if they can’t quite afford

future self will

in and around Fleet for nearly

to stop work tomorrow).

be grateful!

ten years now. With my new colleague Rupert, we mostly focus on the second half of life - the “Prime Time”. But in these articles I am aiming to cover the financial journey through the whole of life. So it’s good to start at the beginning in an issue with an education focus - what do we need to learn early on in life?

But hold on a moment… there’s a bigger question than that which ought to come first. I often come across people who are reluctant to think about their finances;

The bigger question is - What kind

A generous life will do you

many people that question will not

good as well as others.

come into its own until later in life when you have some choices. But financial education will always be helpful in providing the basic tools to help in your financial journey.

So what do I wish everyone knew when they left school whether on into further education or into the world of work? Here’s

investing, tax, and pensions… enough to recognise when you need to find out some more.

Some of that is best done with financial advice - especially those final topics, but there’s a lot you can do for yourself, and I hope to help with that in future articles.

� You need more money coming

Peter

in than going out! Unplanned

complexity, or they feel guilty

debt is no fun, and is expensive

that they ought to have done

to deal with. A simple plan of

something sooner. Does that ring

monthly ins and outs will help

a bell?! So to start with a whole

keep things balanced.

know is not going to help.

� Know the basics about

my headlines:

they feel unable to cope with the

bunch of things you “ought” to

� Give when you can.

of life do you want to live? For

� Save when you can. My older clients often cannot stop saving,

When I am asked to advise

even when there’s nothing left

someone I try to understand what

to save for, while millenials

makes them tick. That could mean

(20s and early 30s) often have

asking the big questions, like

no concept of saving. But it’s

“If money were no object, what

all about giving yourself some

would you be doing or planning

options in the future. That

that’s different?”. That helps us

certainly includes contributing

to get the finances lined up to

to a pension as soon as you

peter.lawrence@ primetimefinancial.co.uk 01252 810468 Nothing in this article constitutes advice; you should always seek professional advice for a financial transaction. Prime Time Financial is a trading style of Keystone Financial Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Keystone Financial Ltd is entered on the FCA register (www.fca.org.uk) under reference 501917.

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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/FleetLife. The winning business will be revealed in our October 19 issue.

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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.

Education Special

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

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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.

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EDUCATING FOR LIFE

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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.

Education Special

Yateley Manor

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Education Special

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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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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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

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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

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I hope you enjoy finding

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Apply a few drops of neat Tea

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this month!

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What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy deals with restoring and maintaining functional movement, reducing pain and promoting health in individuals.

As Physiotherapists, we

as well as muscle stretching

treat a wide array of

which we achieve using a

conditions including:

wide variety of techniques.

• Spinal pain and injuries (eg. disc prolapse) • Headaches • Sports injuries

To complement our manual skills we sometimes make

out for the wider picture and

use of different modalities to

the appreciation of medical

reduce pain and inflammation

involvement and support is

including hot packs, ice, TEN’s,

(eg. ligament tears) • Fractures (eg. broken arm) • Musculoskeletal problems (eg. carpal tunnel syndrome) • Post-surgical rehabilitation (eg. following a knee replacement) • Biomechanical problems (eg. flat feet) • Arthritic conditions (eg. Osteoarthritis) This is just to name a few!

Shockwave and ultrasound.

Acupuncture and trigger point therapy is also widely practiced by Physiotherapists.

Physiotherapists are highly trained in exercise prescription and often give our patients

essential within our work to make us safe. The complexities within healthcare should never be overlooked and that is why we are registered with the Health and Professions Care Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

exercises to do at home to help resolve their conditions.

If you have any of the injuries or conditions listed above, a consultation with a Physiotherapist is a step in the right direction.

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trained in manual therapy

The foundations of our training

which means we are ‘hands

is within the hospitals during

The Court at The Elvetham Hotel and Fleet Medical Centre

on’ with our patients. This may

which time an understanding of

include massage and joint

the management of acute pain

mobilisations and manipulation,

and illnesses is gained. Looking

Physiotherapists are extensively

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by Lorraine Hutley

Property Checks

01

252 622052

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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Family Matters

Inheritance matters spouse or civil partner who has

It is important for everyone to

not remarried; a partner who

have a Will. By making a Will

co-habited with the deceased

you exercise choice over who administers your estate after your death (your Executor) and to whom your assets

for at least 2 years and anyone being financially maintained by the deceased in some way. Each case will turn on its own facts.

It is important to note that any

pass (your Beneficiary/ies).

application to the Court must be

If you die without a Will, then

made within six months of a Grant

your estate is administered according to the Laws of Intestacy which prescribe who is entitled to take out a Grant of Administration and who

being issued. If you think that you could make a claim, you should contact us as soon as possible, as time is of the essence.

There are occasions when there seem to have been a mistake

will be the beneficiaries. Even

in a Will and in such cases it is

where there is a Will, there

possible to make an application

can still be disappointments which can cause disputes between family members.

These disputes will often

to the Court for rectification of the Will. This is a discretionary remedy and would arise where the Will contains a clerical error or a failure to understand the

occur at times of distress.

deceased’s instructions. The Court

Legal action and

will only exercise its discretion so

negotiation can settle such disputes.

as to give effect to the intentions of the deceased. In a recent Supreme Court case the husband accidentally signed his wife’s Will and the Court re-drafted the whole

If you have been left out of a

Will to reflect his true wishes.

Will or an Intestacy, or have not

When making a Will you need

been left as much as you need, you may be able to make a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. The people who might reasonably expect to have a share

In cases where undue influence is suspected, it is necessary to prove that the person making the Will was unduly influenced to the extent that their free will was suppressed. Claims alleging undue influence in the making of Wills are hard to prove particularly since the undue influence often occurs behind closed doors.

Finally, a claim may be made that the deceased did not approve the Will or know he was signing a Will and again these cases are difficult to prove and need witnesses to confirm what happened at the signing process.

If you feel you have been left out, not left enough or you or not happy with the way a deceased’s Will was made please contact us.

to be of sound mind, ie you must have mental capacity. You must have understood the nature of making a Will, the extent of the property that you are disposing of and be aware of the persons

of the estate include a spouse or

you would usually be expected

civil partner; children (including

to provide for. There is a general

adults and step-children); a former

presumption that a person making

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a Will knows and approves of its contents. Suspicions are aroused however in situations where, for example, a deceased made a new Will shortly before death which is completely different from their previous Will. The deceased’s medical records may help to show lack of mental capacity.

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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.

Daniela Daniela Stones is a life coach and Hypnotherapist and is founder of Your Nurtured Being. Based close by in Farnborough you can call her on 07948 685680 or visit www.danielastones.co.uk

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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

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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

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Miscellaneous

Plumbing, painting, decorating, Fleet Buzz (bus) Tiling, flat pack assembly etc.

General house maintenance

BT Faultline

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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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Hospitals

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Domestic and Commercial Building Services Hart District Council 01252 622122 Fleet Com. Hospital (Full design and compliance service available)

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Police Station

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Contact Gary Smith on (Non emergency number) T: 01252 628459 M: 07538 270210 E: gary@gds-services.co.uk

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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

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EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER 4th Fleet Townswomen’s Guild 6th Jersey Guys (TICKETS ON SALE) 9th Fleet Film: Everybody Knows 11th The Arts Society Hart 13th Oasish (TICKETS ON SALE)

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

50+ Exercise Tots Dance Tots Dance Junior Ballet Mini Street Dance Boys Street Dance Boys Street Dance

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)

ANCELLS FARM COMMUNITY CENTRE

REGULAR TIMETABLE OF EVENTS Monday 09.15

Ancells Farm Community Pre School

14.00

Fleet & District U3A - Art Class

18.30 Pilates 19.30

Blackwater Valley Shotokan Karate

20.30

Max Walsh – Yoga and Meditation Class

Tuesday 10.45 Tots Dance (with guardian) 11.15 Tots Dance 13.00 Baby Weighing Clinic

Tuesday

Wednesday 08.45 50+ Aerobics 13.30 Preschool Dance 14.00 Tots Dance 19.30 Rock Choir

Wednesday

Thursday 09.30 Tots Dance (with guardian) 10.00 Tots Dance 10.00 Weight Watchers 10.30 Pre-school Dance 11.15 Fitsteps 15.45 Len Tyler Music School 18.45 Rockfit 20.00 Ceroc Dancing 20.15 Yoga

19.30

09.15

Ancells Farm Community Pre School

Friday 09.30 09.30 09.30 10.00 10.30 17.30

09.30

Totally Hooplass - Adult Hula Hooping Course

16.30

6th Fleet Beavers

18.00

6th Fleet Cubs

19.45

6th Fleet Scouts

50+ Exercise Len Tyler Music School Tots Dancing (with mum) Tots Dance Preschool Dance Fleet Youth Theatre

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

09.15

Ancells Farm Community Pre School

14.00

Chair Pilates

19.30

June White Academy of Dance and Drama

09.15

Ancells Farm Community Pre School

09.30

Body Blast by Fitness Training Solutions

14.00

MAD Academy

18.30 Zumba Totally Hooplass - Adult Hula Hoop Exercise

Thursday 09.15

Ancells Farm Community Pre School

14.00

Tea Dance

16.30

6th Fleet Beavers

18.00

6th Fleet Cubs

19.45

6th Fleet Scouts

Friday

Saturday 09.00

June White Academy of Dance and Drama

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We are a fully accredited member of the British Association of Removers (BAR) and a Which?Trusted Trader

West Green Road, Hartley Wintney RG27 8LP Open June to late September for Pick Your Own & Ready Picked fruit, vegetables and flowers including Strawberries,Tayberries, Currants, Gooseberries, Raspberries, New Potatoes, Asparagus and Flowers.

We also sell local Honey, Free Range Eggs and Homemade Jams

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Children and Young People Services.

Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital.

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Children bring their parents boundless happiness – but they also bring endless worry.

Keeping them happy and wanting to give them the best start in life becomes so important. With work demands, school and family life keeping today’s parents so busy, we know the importance of fast access to expert healthcare and medical advice when your children become ill.

Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital offers a wide variety of children’s services, including day case surgery, pre-assessment appointments, overnight stays where required and paediatric outpatient consultations.

Working alongside the nursing team, we have over 20 paediatric Consultants who can perform surgery on children aged 3-16 years and see children of all ages in Outpatient clinics.

Services at Nuffield.

General surgery – dermatology – dietary – gynaecology – allergy – opthalmology – oral and maxillolfacial – ear nose and throat – orthopaedics and more.

Fast Access to Expert Healthcare.

We also understand that if your child is ill this can be a very worrying time for the whole family therefore fast access to expert help is very important. At Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital parents can access our specialist consultants, normally within 48 hours, along with our comprehensive range of test and diagnostic services.

To find out more Call 01483 342 843 Email guildford.enquiries@nuffieldhealth.com Visit nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/guildford

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,

Sept 2019

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

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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Useful Miscellaneous BT Faultline Gas - Emergency NHS Direct NHS 111 Service

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Numbers

0800 800 151 0800 111 999 0845 46 47 111

Local Numbers CAB 01252 617922 Fleet Library & Learning Centre 01252 612709 Fleet Town Council 01252 625246 Hart District Council 01252 622122 Hart Leisure Centre 01252 629974 Police Station 0845 0 45 45 45 (Non emergency number)

The Harlington

01252 811009

Transport National Rail Enquiries StageCoach (bus)

0845 7484950 0870 6082608

Hospitals Spire Clare Park Fleet Com. Hospital Frimley Park Hosp.

01252 850216 01252 813800 01276 604604

Schools All Saints Junior School Calthorpe Park School Fleet Infant School Tavistock Infant School

01252 01252 01252 01252

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Ant & Dick

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Fleet Life Accountants David Stone Admin Services Westbury Admin Services

43 9

Antiques White Lion Antiques Centre

33

Architectural Services 7 design build Cranford Design

21 35

Beauty Queen Bee in the Woods

20

Blinds & Curtains Creative Blinds & Shutters

9

Building & Construction 7 design build Cranford Design GDS Painting & Decorating Services Business Support Hart for Business Cafés White Lion Antiques Centre Car Repairs Axydent Ltd Car Servicing Fleet Service Centre Carpet & Flooring RM Carpets Limited

21 35 32 7 33 27 30 44/45

Cleaning Phone Joan

35

Coaching Revitalise Coaching Your Nurtured Being

18 31

Computer Maintenance Problem PC

21

Conservatories & Windows Hart Windows & Glazing LTD 23 Councils Fleet Town Council Hart District Council Decorators GDS Painting & Decorating Services Lady Decorator Financial Services Prime Time Financial

40 7

27 39 5

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Index

Fitness Power Walking

36

Foot Care Mind Body Sole Vicky Lovelock

Nutrition and Health Nutrition Leaders TJ Nutrition and Health

36 31

30 27

Oven Cleaning Ovenclean

43

Physiotherapists Hart Physio

22

Pick your own West Green Fruits

39

Planning Cranford Design

35

Golf Club North Hants Golf Club Handyman Tim Gillman Heating and Plumbing Aquarius Plumbing Hospital Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital Spire Clare Park

2 32 9

Plumbing Aquarius Plumbing 41 24

Hotels The Elvetham

48

Hypnotherapy Your Nurtured Being

31

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 Jewellers Riordan Jewellers Ltd

25

Kitchens Dream Doors

27

Letting Agents Honey Lettings

26

Lifestyle Management Phone Joan

35

Loft Conversions Loftplan Designs Limited

47

Massage Therapist Dimensional Touch

36

Mindfulness Isvara Yoga

36

9

Podiatry/Chiropody Mind Body Sole

27

Private Health Services Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital Spire Clare Park

41 24

Qigong Fleet Qigong

36

Removals Robinsons Moving Company

39

Solicitors Watson-Thomas Wheelers LLP Tai Chi Jing Sung Tai Chi

37 28/29 36

Taxi Services Footprint Cars

4

Toy Shop Toy Arena

6

Travel Agents Hart Travel

8

Tree Services Cedardale L. Smith Tree Surgery

21 33

Will Writing Service Steadfast Wills and Estate Planning

21

Music Lessons Dave Jull Jan Boyton

21 9

Windows & Conservatories Hart Windows & Glazing LTD 23

New Homes Berkley Homes

19

Yoga Isvara Yoga

36

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