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id you enjoy the mad May weather we had for the early Bank Holiday?

As I write this, I hope that it is the beginning of Summer, and the fantastic weather continues to improve.

Last May I wrote about the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This time, as I write, we have had the news of the birth of their first child and we were probably all surprised with the names given to the new little baby boy, Archie Harrison. Something different!

Talking of celebrating.... Happy Fathers’ Day to all the Dads out there. Have a lovely day on the 16th June.

would be interested, please see the article on page 8. Good luck!!

With any luck, Summer should be here this month. So I hope the weather will be favourable and we can all enjoy ourselves, whether at home or on holiday.

See you in the next edition of A Berrylands Companion.

Best wishes, Karen

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stone is called petrification.”

Andy’s eyes widened.

“Indeed, when we are petrified don’t we all feel turned to stone?”

Dorothy was feeling increasingly petrified. Behind her back she decisively rolled up her map.

“Will science provide the answers?” he boomed, raising his arms.

The Petrifying Well

“After you, madam.”

Dorothy lifted her head up from her map to see a wiry man in a black tail coat and a top hat holding the gate open for her.

She was relieved. Though a confident rambler, she’d been unable to find the footpath through the woods.

“Thanks.” She folded up the map. “I was beginning to think I was lost.”

“Not at all. Well? You’ve timed it perfectly.” He squeezed ahead of her, waving a clipboard and a torch. “I’m Andy, by the way, and you are?”

Dorothy politely introduced herself and agreed that she was indeed well.

“Welcome, Dorothy.” He frowned at his clipboard. “Stick behind me. We don’t want anyone wandering off the beaten path.”

Dorothy could see nowhere else to wander. The path was hemmed in on both sides by nettles, and the beech canopy made it almost too dark to see.

“Keep close,” he called back to her. “It’s not far.”

What’s not far? Dorothy

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thought. As soon as the path widened, she decided she would skip past him.

The path was steep. She could hear a swollen brook nearby, dead branches knocking together, and a strange rustling she couldn’t account for. It was almost as though she was being followed. She was afraid to turn around, the path was so treacherous.

“Halt!” Andy declared, stopping abruptly. “Before arriving at our destination, we must pause here,” he announced in a booming voice.

“Must we?” Dorothy asked nervously. He swung round to face her, his torch shining under his chin.

“Is witchcraft still alive in these ancient woods?” he declared in a dramatic voice.

Dorothy gasped and nearly fell backwards.

“What evil existed to give water the power to turn objects into stone?” he continued, the torchlight casting eerie shadows across his face.

“It’s no coincidence that the process of turning something to

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Dorothy swung the map and clouted him smartly on the wrist, knocking the torch right out of his hand.

“Ouch!” he cried. “What did you do that for?”

“Look here young man,” she said sternly, “get out of my way or I’ll scream, and when I scream you will turn to stone.”

“But this is all part of the tour.” Andy winced, rubbing his arm.

“What tour?” Dorothy snapped.

“The tour of the petrifying well,” Andy said.

“I didn’t agree to any tour,” Dorothy said indignantly.

“You can’t just lure me into the forest like this, all alone.”

“But you’re not all alone,” Andy said picking up his torch. “There’s a dozen other people behind you who’ve all paid to see the petrifying well.”

Dorothy turned and saw a row of slightly embarrassed families in kagoules huddled awkwardly behind her on the path.

“Now I think about it,” Andy consulted his clipboard, “I don’t believe your name’s even down on my list.”

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Short-term or long-term mortgage – which is better for you?

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of mortgage products available, and the trend towards offering non-traditional mortgage terms doesn’t help when you’re trying to decide which loan is best.

Banks and building societies are increasingly offering longer-term mortgages lasting 30 or 40 years alongside the ‘standard’ 25-year term with which many of us are familiar. Shorter-term mortgages of 15 years or so are also available, so what are the pros and cons of short-term and longterm mortgages, and which might be better for you?

Why choose a short-term mortgage?

Short-term mortgages have higher monthly repayments, but you’ll pay considerably less interest overall. If you’re able to put down a large deposit, you don’t need to borrow as much money, which is just one instance where short-term mortgages might be a good idea.

An additional advantage is that, if you’ve been able to repay your mortgage sooner than later, the equity in your property will also grow faster. The initial consideration if you’re thinking about a short-term mortgage, however, is whether you can keep up repayments over this period.

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Can you afford a short-term mortgage?

Your monthly budget will dictate whether it’s possible to repay your mortgage over a shorter period of time than the standard term, but you need to be very careful not to overstretch yourself financially.

Also bear in mind the potential interest rate rises in the future, particularly considering the low rates we’ve enjoyed for more than a decade. In other words, the only direction interest rates are likely to go is up, so it might be worthwhile considering mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) to cover your repayments if you fall ill or lose your job.

Younger applicants might be able to obtain a 35-year plus mortgage Why choose a long-term mortgage?

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Another consideration with long-term mortgages is your age, as although long-term mortgages are becoming more mainstream, some lenders still don’t offer this type of mortgage term if it means it will take the borrower into their retirement years.

On the other hand, younger applicants looking for their first property might have no problem in obtaining a mortgage with a duration of upwards of 35 years. So what are the main benefits and drawbacks of lengthier mortgages?

Pros of a long-term mortgage • Monthly repayments are lower.

• Interest rate rises will have less impact.

• You may be able to secure a higher loan-to-value ratio.

Cons of a long-term mortgage • It takes longer to repay.

• You pay more interest overall.

• You may be refused on age grounds.

Affordability is the keyword when thinking about mortgages – hopefully between you and your lender, you’ll be able to find the right length of mortgage term and feel able to repay every month without too much difficulty.

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This is obvious for the young driver: a 20-something male must spend about double the value of his Corsa on accessories.

The racing set? It’s a 4 x 4, but it must be the right 4 x 4. Anything from Land Rover is fine or perhaps a Shogun or Land Cruiser? Never a Toyota pickup!

However, this car-statement-of-status isn’t confined to men and doesn’t stop when we hit 25. Subconsciously, we all do it.

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Dog lovers, meaning the serious Crufts exhibitor types, all have estates to get that dog cage in. An MPV or SUV would do the same job, but as an absolute minimum, a Mini Countryman may suffice.

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Great Outdoors Technology for long summer nights

The combination of long nights and nice weather means it’s time to head outdoors – and technology can help make the outdoors even greater and the light nights even brighter.

Thanks to Bluetooth speakers, your music can go outside with you, but it’s wise to get a waterproof one just in case. We really like Denon’s DSB250BT, which has really high-quality music streaming and great sound. It’s pricier than some rival devices at around £129, but it looks good indoors as well as out. For something a bit more portable to take to the beach or hotel pool, the UE Wonderboom goes for around £55 and includes something most Bluetooth speakers don’t: an inflatable ring so you can listen to it in the water.

Another great gadget for outdoor entertaining is the solar LED light. LEDs use tiny amounts of energy so it doesn’t take much sunlight to give them enough charge for hours of illumination. We’d recommend looking for warm white LEDs, which have a more yellow cast than the traditional blue ones: the light is warmer-looking and closer to incandescent bulbs, whereas bright white ones look a bit like car headlights. Expect to pay around £2 for a single LED post, rising to around £20 for a nice string of lights and £30 for a solar lamppost.

If you’d rather have something brighter and more flexible, Philips has added garden lighting to its iPhone/Android-controlled Hue system, which also works with smart home devices

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such as Amazon Echo. The lights enable you to create ‘recipes’ for different effects as well as control each light individually, and while they’re still quite expensive – a coloured wall light is currently £100 on Amazon – they’re very well made and work brilliantly.

In the UK no matter how nice the day, the nights can get cold very quickly. If you’re considering garden heating, don’t go for a gas heater: they’re incredibly wasteful because they heat the air around them whether there are people there or not.

It’s a much better idea to get an infra-red heater, which costs a lot less to run. Expect to pay around £70 for a wall-mounted model and around £120 for a tabletop model such as Charles Bentley’s 2000W electric outdoor patio heater.

If you’re heating food rather than people, technology can even help with the humble barbecue: clip-on LED lights enable you to cook in the dark, while Bluetooth thermometers enable you to check on the food temperature without opening the lid and letting heat escape.

You can get a no-name version for around £20, but if brand names are important then Weber’s basic iGrill is currently £56. The all-singing, alldancing iGrill 3 has two probes instead of one, enabling you to check on two things at once, and retails at just under £100.

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sausage’s shape, it’s about what it should be called. In 2016 a Scot called Andy O’Donnell went so far as to create a Facebook page dedicated to the name ‘slice’ (to describe the square sausage). The page now boasts 188 members who regularly post photos and tongue-in-cheek comments.

Tales from Britain’s ‘food war’ zones

Holidaying in the UK this year? Then you may be looking forward to sampling some great local cheeses, cakes and artisan brews.

But before you tuck in to all that delicious produce you should be aware of the strong emotions a well-loved local dish can inspire.

Cream tea wars One of the main causes of strife between the people of Devon and Cornwall is the innocent cream tea. Ask a native Devonian to eat a cream tea and she or he will split the scone, pile clotted cream onto each half then add a dollop of jam on top of the cream. Serve someone from Cornwall the same teatime treat and they will spoon jam onto each half scone, then spread the cream on top.

Last year a National Trust poster designed to attract visitors to Lanhydrock House in Cornwall caused outrage when it used a photo of a cream tea with the jam on top

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of the cream. In response, locals threatened to boycott the National Trust property, while one indignant Facebook member commented: “There are some things you don’t do National Trust, and putting a picture of a DEVON cream tea for a CORNISH cream tea event is disgusting.”

In 2018, the National Trust was accused of cultural vandalism

Shape-shifting sausages Ask any traditionally-minded Scot what shape a sausage should be, and the answer is likely to be “square”. The ‘Lorne sausage’, ‘slice’ or ‘square sausage’ is a tasty mixture of minced meat, rusk and spices, served as part of a traditional Scottish breakfast.

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Whose tart is it anyway?

In the pretty town of Bakewell in Derbyshire, the Bakewell Tart is the star turn of every cafe and bakery. This confection of jam, frangipane and flaked almonds inside a shortcrust pastry shell is a variant of the town’s famous dessert, Bakewell Pudding.

Bakewell’s residents may be proud of their local speciality, but there’s no evidence that the recipe actually originated in the town. To make matters worse, a rival tart was discovered in 2013, when Gloucestershire’s council leader Paul James came across a recipe for a ‘Gloucester Tart’ – with almost identical ingredients – in a local history book.

The discovery prompted Gloucester’s local media to gleefully exclaim: “Gloucester Tart revived – and it’s better than the Bakewell!”

So before you set off on your summer break, you’d be well advised to brush up on your diplomatic skills: but get ready to run if you mix up your tarts, call a ‘slice’ a ‘Lorne sausage’ or – heaven forbid – spread your scone the wrong way.

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feel hurt by the lack of courtesy extended to them in everyday life. We may feel indifferent about offering courtesy to strangers, but when it comes to our friends, we ignore social etiquette at our peril.

Have manners gone for good?

Whenever the subject of bad manners crops up, the finger of blame is nearly always pointed at the younger generation, and it would certainly appear that complaints about lack of manners in the young are nothing new. In the 4th century BC the Greek scientist and philosopher Aristotle observed that young people “think they know everything, and are always quite sure about it,” while in the year 1624, British writer Thomas Barnes commented: “Youth were never more saucie, yea never more savagely saucie … the ancient are scorned, the honourable are contemned, the magistrate is not dreaded.”

Does that mean we should blame the youth of today for our lack of good manners? Take a closer look at the various examples appearing in the media, and you’ll find that many of the offenders are people of middle age, or even older.

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was horrified at our extended family lunch when several people placed their mobile phones on the table as if it was quite the done thing. This was a 40+ year old and her 60+ mother.”

The old saying “Manners maketh man” can also apply to a nation Journalist Rachel Moore was moved to write about her experience of a restaurant meal with friends where “a table of people in their fifties and sixties were causing an almighty din.”

Writing in the Eastern Daily Press, she went on to describe how “a polite request” to keep the noise down turned into an ugly shouting match.

Etiquette errors According to a 2017 study commissioned by Mentos sweets, 85 per cent of people

Michael John, posting on the website silversurfers.com, was pleased to get a 60th birthday invitation from an old friend, but shocked to find that she had asked for cash as a birthday gift. “I’ve always valued being given a present and take time choosing presents for others,” he says.

“To ask for money instead leaves a bit of a bad taste in the mouth.”

KatyK, posting on Gransnet. com, describes a night out with her husband at a local pub, when an acquaintance came to sit at their table, uninvited. Having listened sympathetically to the woman’s account of “the terrible life she had had and all her troubles” for twenty minutes, Katy got very little in return when she started to recount her own experience: “She stood up and said ‘Yes, terrible isn’t it?’ picked up her drink and went back to her own table.”

So the next time you hear an older person complain about lack of manners in the younger generation, you might suggest they take a look in the mirror. The old saying “Manners maketh man” can also apply to a nation.

Fortunately there’s still time to rebuild Britain’s reputation for courtesy and good manners, particularly if our older citizens lead by example.

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edge without becoming overpowering. In other words, you might like a macramé wall hanging, but you probably won’t want to cover all your walls with swirly wallpaper or re-clad your fireplace with crazy stonework.

Seventies Chic

Get your groove on – it’s back to the Seventies! But this time around orange pine and avocado bathrooms are banned, in favour of goodlooking furnishings, bold patterns and cool accessories.

The Seventies revival in interiors has been brewing for a while, building up to an unmistakeable trend that has even started to reach the high street. Peacock chairs, shag-pile rugs and oldfashioned record players are just some of the ingredients that Pinterest tells us are high on people’s online search lists. The Seventies are back! Bring it on…

This style is all about attitude.

Bright and bold, it’s easy to introduce, often quite affordable and, because the furnishings are so striking, you don’t need

Seventies colours were quite earthy and muddy, from mustard and ochre to camel, olive and chocolate many of them to make an impact.

In fact, this is a look where less is definitely more – a handful of well-chosen pieces can be carefully integrated into a modern scheme, adding an on-trend

So, where does one start? The colour palette of the Seventies was highly distinctive. The less said about avocado bathrooms the better, but in general colours were quite earthy and muddy, from mustard and ochre to camel, olive and chocolate. Like the typical patterns of the time – geometrics such as circles within squares, paisleys and simple florals – these strong shades are best employed in small doses, mitigated by pale or neutral backgrounds. In other words, use them to add interest, but avoid straying into kitsch. Think small touches such as a cushion or two, a drum lampshade, some glassware and ceramics (Orla Kiely is particularly good) and a framed poster on your wall, for example.

Typical of this decade – which began with the optimism of flower power and the Swinging Sixties and ended with recession, skyrocketing inflation and the Winter of Discontent – is an element

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of comforting homespun, home-made style. Hence the handicrafts such as patchwork, weaving and macramé that were so prevalent back in the day. Why not take a course, or teach yourself from books or online videos, and make your own, personalised pieces to complement your home and cherish forever? Failing that, Etsy, Folksy and other online marketplaces are full to the brim with beautiful craft pieces that are often very affordable.

Include some wooden and, especially, rattan furnishings (the go-to material to help you get the look) in the form of blocky furniture made of pine or covered in velvet or corduroy,

and cane elements such as headboards, mirror frames and baskets.

You may even be lucky and pick up something suitable from a car boot sale, auction or charity shop. Keep your eyes peeled for better quality items, however, as too many cheap pieces will definitely not create the right impression. A cream-coloured shagpile rug, oh-so comfortable underfoot (if a nuisance to keep clean) is another option – very typical of the decade, and can be subtly updated with a Berberstyle criss-cross pattern that still goes with anything.

Houseplants are another important accessory.

The bigger the better, reaching to the ceiling, dangling to the floor – botanicals are hugely fashionable right now and give an instant nod to the Seventies, when no home was complete without a Swiss cheese plant and a spider plant in a handmade hanger. Complete the mix with some rustic kitchenware, a touch of vintage Laura Ashley, and perhaps even a beanbag or Moroccan pouffe and bingo!

You’re good to go-go.

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compost supplier. Most houseplants hate poor drainage, so do make sure that the compost is free-draining and always add crocks at the base of the pot. Consider adding additional grit or perlite to improve drainage.

Houseplant Heaven Houseplants will have supplied you with some lovely greenery during the gloomier months, but right now it’s time to give them a bit of TLC as they could do with some pampering.

Quite often houseplants get very lacklustre and miserable over the winter and spring, so start by checking them over thoroughly. Remove and dispose of any that are heavily infested with pests or infected by diseases. Although it is sometimes possible to control these sorts of problems, unless the plant is of extreme sentimental value, it is rarely worth all the effort – particularly as you may still not be completely successful. Once done, continue as follows…

• Carefully pick over remaining plants, removing dead, damaged or discoloured leaves. If the leaf stems are quite tough then use a good sharp pair of scissors for this job or invest in a pair of special ‘snips’ or miniature secateurs – whatever you

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use, they must be really sharp.

Plants that have just been potted on will not require feeding for a couple of months • Houseplants usually respond well if repotted in late spring or very early summer, so if yours are pot-bound do this now. Check by carefully removing the plant from its pot and take a look at the root system. If it is really quite congested in the pot, then in most cases this means it is time for it to move house.

• When repotting, only move the plants up one pot size and use compost as similar as possible to the compost in which they are currently growing. If in doubt, seek advice from your local garden centre or plant

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• Once the plants have been repotted, place them in a cool, relatively stress-free environment for a week or two and avoid putting them in hot or direct bright sunlight. Keep them adequately but not overwatered and the roots will soon start to move into the new compost.

• Once they are happy in their new pot, give them a bit of a bath. Wellmoistened kitchen roll or cotton wool can be used to wipe the leaves clean. Many of the more glossy-leaved houseplants respond well to an application of leaf shine, but always check that the plants you have will enjoy this treatment, as some respond badly.

• When did you last feed your houseplants? It is easy to forget them when you are busy thinking about other plant-related jobs. Houseplants do require regular feeding, and you can buy some really good fertilisers in garden centres. If possible, choose those which are formulated specifically for the plants you are growing or at least are sold as being especially suitable for foliage houseplants or flowering houseplants. If

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you grow cacti and African violets you should be able to easily obtain specialist fertilisers for these too.

Each individual type of feed will be formulated to ensure that it produces the best results in the type of plant on which it should be used.

• Plants that have just been potted on will not require feeding for a couple of months, as the compost will contain adequate feed materials. Don’t forget, however, that both recently replanted and more established houseplants do need regular watering, particularly as they start to put on more growth and if

they are in a fairly warm or sunny position.

• Don’t place plants in too sunny a spot. As temperatures rise it is likely that some of them could get too hot or suffer leaf scorching if placed too close to a south- or west-facing window. If possible, move them on to an east- or north-facing windowsill, or at least move them slightly further back from the glass.

Remember that most houseplants benefit from a bit of a summer holiday and love to be placed in dappled shade in the garden, where you will find that they usually thrive – provided you keep

them adequately fed and watered.

• Finally, why not treat yourself to a new houseplant or two? A visit to your local garden centre is bound to provide you with plenty of inspiration, but do make sure that the plant is well-suited to the position that you have lined up for it – it’s tempting to buy those that only do well in really sunny situations, but if you only have a fairly shady windowsill to offer it, then it will suffer immensely over the winter months – so try not to be tempted by things that aren’t really suitable.

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Midsummer Meanings The month of Wimbledon and Father’s Day; synonymous with freshly mown grass, the first Pimms and a sudden abundance of flowers, we welcome June as the beginning of summer.

In Anglo-Saxon times, June was known as midsummer month or sera monath, meaning ‘dry month’. It also brought with it the big pagan celebration of the summer solstice – the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

It was the Romans who were responsible for giving the sixth month in their Roman and our Gregorian calendar its current name. Jun(e) is believed to be a shortened version of Junius Latin for ‘sacred to Juno’.

Juno was the wife of Jupiter and patron goddess of Rome.

She was also the goddess of marriage and childbirth.

The blessing she was said to bestow on couples who marry during this month has meant that June weddings remain popular to this day.

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In early Roman times, June had 29 days, but Emperor Julius Caesar added an extra day, making it 30 days long.

Summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere People born in June are said to be ruled by the planet Mercury, representing youth, and come under the zodiac signs of either Gemini (the twins) or Cancer (the crab). Scientific studies have claimed that June babies tend to be physically stronger and suffer less with mental illnesses than those born in any other month.

June has three birthstones: the pearl, moonstone and the more obscure alexandrite. The birth flowers for this month are the rose and the honeysuckle.

There is a saying in folklore that in June, summer doesn’t

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begin until the elderflower is in blossom.

Apart from the summer solstice, other festivals that take place in June include well-dressing, where natural springs are honoured with elaborate decorations that include intricate mosaic-like pictures made using flowers, grasses, moss, seeds, bark and berries. Well-dressing is particularly popular across Derbyshire.

The many significant historical events that have happened in the month of June include: the signing of the Magna Carta on 15th June 1215; the infamous Battle of Waterloo on 18th June 1815; the Queen’s coronation on 2nd June 1953; and D-Day, on 6th June 1944.

The month of June has long fascinated poets, artists and lyricists from Shakespeare to Rogers and Hammerstein.

‘Flaming June’ is a famous painting by Lord Frederick Leighton completed in 1895.

Scottish poet Robert Burns also paid homage to the month in the first lines of his well-known poem ‘A Red Red Rose’. And there is no end of romantic ballads out there rhyming ‘June’ with ‘moon’.

Believe it or not, June was a popular name for both boys and girls in the first part of the 20th century but over the last 40-50 years it has declined in favour in the UK. However, June has enjoyed a resurgence as a favourite girls’ name in the USA during the past decade.

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Any errors, omissions or offers are the resposibilty of the advertiser. All artwork is accepted on the condition that the advertiser has obtained permission from any copyright holder for its use by A Berrylands Companion. Whilst every care is taken when printing artwork, we cannot guarantee an exact colour match due to variations in print processes. Bookings are accepted only on this basis.

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Rattan is right at home outdoors, and these armchairs are super-comfy. Whitcombe teak table, £1,200, and Hampstead chairs, £290 for a pair, all Garden Trading.

Rattan Revival

Light weight yet strong and durable, rattan is a versatile material that can be used indoors and out for a variety of furnishings, adding pretty natural texture and a charmingly retro vibe.

Put your favourite houseplant on display in a tapered round basket with natural tones and an intertwined binding design.

Rattan basket, £60, Cox & Cox.

Sit back and relax on this iconically styled rocking chair that’s inspired by ‘50s and ‘60s interiors. Monet rocking chair by Sika, £515, Cuckooland.

Add pretty texture and minimal styling with a lightweight, occasional bench seat. Hampstead bench, £290, and seat pad in charcoal stripe, £18, both Garden

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Artisan vintage meets natural Scandi in this elegant console, made from teak framework with wicker. Retro rattan console, £499, The French Bedroom Co.

Divide an open-plan space or create a private corner with this three-panel screen that’s crafted from rattan with a solid cane frame and fine webbing to the surface. Rattan webbing screen, £275, Cox & Cox.

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Head right back to the ‘70s with a rattan headboard, £335, Out There Interiors.

A dramatic shape and a pretty colour and texture give this pendant plenty of interest. Rattan hanging lamp, £225, Out There Interiors.

This oval looped mirror would make a striking feature in a hall, bedroom or living room. Rattan looped mirror, £125, Cox & Cox.

How to Decorate With Rattan

• Rattan looks right at home in the garden or on the patio, but think out of the box and introduce accents of rattan to indoor areas, too. A simple basket here and there is the obvious choice, but modern furniture designers are also incorporating rattan into light fittings, tables, picture and mirror frames, headboards and more, so the possibilities are truly exciting.

• Chunky rattan has a distinctively tropical, retro look (match with palm prints to go all out), but to keep things modern look for more delicate pieces and use sparingly as an accent, combined with minimal, contemporary

furnishings and on-trend accessories.

• Go hygge with rattan. A simple room scheme with a white or pale background and subtle mix of textures – including, for example, rattan, stone, wool, ceramic, sisal and wood – is timeless, calm, and very easy to live with.

• Choose sustainable rattan. According to the WWF, rattan is a naturally renewable palm, but the way in which it is harvested and processed needs to improve in order to secure the supply in the long term. Look for rattan that has Fair Trade or Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.

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Don’t miss out!

The Surbiton International Trophy, 3rd to 9th June

Be There! Once again, Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club brings this prestigious tennis tournament to Surbiton, with Men’s and Ladies’ tournaments on our superb grass courts.

international quality tennis and much more! Hope to see you soon!

PLUS our Great Community Open Days on the 1st and 2nd June, when the Club welcomes all the family!

You can visit the Club’s tennis facilities, try out some children’s tennis, cardio tennis (heart pumping tennis) and other tennis activities, an easy way for adults to get into the game.

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This is a major Event in the British tennis calendar, reflecting the Club’s importance in the world of international tennis.

And international players will also be practicing on the grass courts during that weekend, 1st and 2nd June, and spectators are welcome.

Enjoy a relaxed weekend with some varied activities and catering available all weekend.

And there will be a Schools’ Programme from the 3rd to the 7th June, when we welcome around 2000 players from local primary schools.

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Best wishes Roy

Roy Staniland is Director of Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club, Berrylands KT5 8JT

How to make sure of your tickets and reserved seats for this fabulous Tournament. Don’t delay!

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Summer Reads

Want to create show-stopping meals on your BBQ? Fancy growing your own vegetables this summer? Maybe you’re just in need of a new novel for your holiday? We’ve got you covered…

The Wych Elm – Tana French One horrific night changes Toby’s life for ever. He retreats to the place he feels safest – Ivy House, to look after his terminally ill uncle. But then a skull is discovered in the garden and Toby has to question everything he believes to be true. Are his cousins hiding something from him? Is his uncle a killer?

And, with his own memory damaged, how can Toby be sure he’s not the murderer?

While The Wych Elm is a slowburner, it’s well worth sticking with.

Stepsister – Jennifer Donnelly Everyone knows the story of Cinderella, but who stops to consider her stepsisters?

Isabelle is neither pretty nor demure. But if she’s brave enough to cut off her own toe to fit her foot in a glass slipper, what else is she capable of?

While Stepsister is aimed at young adults, this imaginative story is also likely to appeal to older readers who fancy losing themselves in a twisted fairy tale for a few hours.

Grow All You Can Eat in 3 Square Feet – edited by Chauney Dunford When it comes to food, few things beat picking your own vegetables straight from the garden. And you don’t need a large plot to do it. Whether you have a balcony, a courtyard or just a windowsill, you can grow your own vegetables, fruit and herbs. This book offers plenty of advice for would-be growers, from which plants thrive in shady gardens to which flowers can help to protect your crops. You’ll soon be creating your own bicycle wheel trellis, balcony saddlebag or strawberry colander.

Weber’s Greatest Hits – Jamie Purviance Over the years, Weber has released a series of books to accompany its bestselling barbeques. The latest, Weber’s Greatest Hits, has more than 100 recipes for starters, mains (beef, lamb, pork, poultry, fish and shellfish), sides and desserts. Dishes include Chicken Tacos, Salmon Skewers, Zesty Garlic Prawns, Chilli-Rubbed Chicken and, for the traditionalist, Texas Burgers.

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The Rosie Result – Graeme Simsion Professor Don Tillman is back, more than a decade after we first met him in The Rosie Project. This time, he has a new project – helping his son Hudson to settle into school (and neurotypical society).

Hudson’s teacher thinks Hudson may be autistic. Don and Rosie need to decide whether to seek a formal diagnosis. And, while they’re at it, whether Don should be classed as autistic himself.

While The Rosie Result is the third in the trilogy, it can be read as a standalone novel.

A warm, humorous, thoughtprovoking read.

Property – Lionel Shriver Looking for a book to dip in and out of, rather than devote whole sunny afternoons to?

This collection of short stories and novellas might be the answer. If you want fastpaced action and loathe long passages of description, it’s probably not for you. If you enjoy wry humour, detailed characterisation and stories that you’re still pondering about hours later, it’s well worth a look.

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Constructed in 1840, Glenmore House is a fine example of late Georgian architecture situated in the exclusive Surbiton conservation area adjacent to the landscaped park of Claremont Gardens, the Edwardian building was on of the first substantial houses to be built in Surbiton, but has adapted to many uses over time, and today functions as a members’ club and wedding and events venue.

Impressive double gates open on to Glenmore’s free, private car park which can safely accommodate up to 110 cars.

We have acquired an enviable reputation for gourmet cousine second to none, offering superb value for money, with no compromise on quality.

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Vegetable and Chilli Noodle Bowls This is a quick vegetarian supper packed with flavour! Soba noodles are Oriental noodles made from buckwheat flour.

You’ll find them in most large supermarkets but if unavailable, use egg or rice noodles instead.

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp grated root ginger

1 red chilli pepper, deseeded and finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and diced ½ aubergine, diced

1 small courgette, diced

1 red pepper, deseeded and diced 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and diced 300ml hot vegetable stock 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil

250g pack soba noodles 1-2 tsp sesame seeds

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Ready in: 30 minutes | Serves 4 Heat the vegetable oil in a large deep frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender and fragrant.

Add the carrots, aubergine, courgette and peppers and fry over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in the stock and simmer for a further 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.

Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the pack instructions. Drain well and toss into the vegetables along with the soy sauce and sesame oil. Divide between four warmed bowls and served sprinkled with sesame seeds and garnished with coriander sprigs.

For a more substantial supper top the bowls of vegetables and noodles with slices of grilled or pan-fried firm tofu, or add some stir-fried prawns.

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Strawberry & Cream Eclairs Filled with sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries, these dainty pastries make a great treat for afternoon tea or can be served as a delicious summer dessert. Swap the strawberries for fresh raspberries or blueberries, if liked.

Ready in: 50 minutes, plus cooling | Makes 8

Ingredients

50g butter, chilled and diced 65g plain flour, sifted

2 medium eggs, lightly beaten 300ml double cream

1 tbsp icing sugar, plus extra for dusting

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Place the butter and 150ml cold water in a small pan and heat gently until the butter melts. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil then quickly remove from the heat and add all the flour. Beat thoroughly with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball. Leave to cool for 3-4 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 220C, fan 200C, gas mark 7. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper. Beat the eggs into the mixture, a little at a time, until smooth and glossy. Spoon the mixture into a large piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Pipe 8 x 10cm lengths, spaced well apart, onto the baking sheet.

Bake for 12-15 mins until the eclairs are well risen and golden. Remove from the oven, pierce each eclair with the tip of a small knife and return to the oven for 2-3 minutes. This allows the steam to escape and dries out the centres of each eclair. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

Whip the cream and icing sugar in a bowl until softly peaking. Spoon into a large piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle. Hull and slice most of the strawberries (reserving four for decoration).

Halve each eclair and fill with the cream then top with sliced strawberries.

Sandwich back together and dust with icing sugar. Decorate each one with a swirl of piped cream and a reserved strawberry.

You can make and bake the choux pastry eclairs a day in advance. If the pastry goes a little soft simply reheat in a hot oven for a few minutes until crisp.

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Clean Air Day

In the UK, outdoor pollution causes 40,000 deaths and costs around £20 billion annually.

Annual Clean Air Day is on Thursday 20th June. The coordinators, Global Action Plan, have a simple message this year: we need to work together to reduce pollution, and small steps make a difference.

The health effects of pollution: On adults • Air pollution causes coughs, increased phlegm, increased lung cancer risk and reduced lung function, increasing risk of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

• Long-term pollution exposure is linked to several cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease, and increased mortality from cardiac and respiratory causes.

• Research showed people living in areas experiencing the highest levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution were 40% more likely to have been diagnosed with dementia than those in areas with the lowest levels, and are at increased risk of ‘silent stroke’ (symptomless small areas of brain damage caused by lack of oxygen). This may be a sign of blood vessel disease, connected to increased vascular dementia risk.

• Pollution increases risk of bladder cancer and Type 2 diabetes.

Air pollution can affect lung function and development in unborn babies.

On children Effects are more serious, because their organs and immune system are still developing.

• Air pollution can affect lung function and development in unborn babies. High levels are linked to low birth weight and premature births.

• Exposure to air pollution can increase coughs, bronchitis and the risk of bacterial pneumonia.

It also contributes to asthma development and worsens symptoms; long-term effects, severity and mortality rates increase with exposure and higher pollution levels.

Reducing pollution • Open your window when cleaning, cooking, burning candles or decorating.

• Don’t smoke indoors. Thirdhand smoke is a problem too.

• Only burn smokeless fuels or dry, well-seasoned wood on your barbecue or stove. Ensure

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chimneys and flues are clean and ventilate the room.

Buy a Defra-approved stove and only light it when really necessary.

• Have your gas boiler serviced regularly.

• Use fragrance-free or naturally-scented products, switch to more eco-friendly cleaning products and avoid aerosols.

• Walk, cycle and take public transport when possible.

Drivers can be exposed to twice as much air pollution as pedestrians and nine times more than a cyclist.

When that’s not an option, consider car-sharing or working from home sometimes, and walking bus or car share schemes for taking children to school.

• Turn off your car’s engine when stuck in traffic. Turn on the air conditioning to reduce the pollution entering your car (sparingly, though, as the carbon dioxide build-up can cause drowsiness).

Keep car tyres inflated, drive efficiently and service your car regularly.

• Use quieter backstreets, footpaths or cycle paths as much as possible. Using quieter streets can reduce exposure to pollution by 20%.

• Rather than having parcels delivered to work, where vans increase pollution, choose a delivery time when you’re at home, have parcels delivered to a neighbour or specified safe place, or use a local click-and collect service.

• Compost your garden waste or take it to a recycling plant rather than burning it.

For your sake, your children’s sake and the environment’s – clean up your act! www.cleanairday.org.uk Clean Air Day on twitter @ cleanairdayUK

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WORDWHEEL

Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.

TARGET Excellent: 63 or more words Good: 57 words Fair: 52 words

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Looking East, the astronomical asterism known as the Summer Triangle can start to be seen. It is made up of the bright stars Vega, Deneb, and Altair. If you are in the countryside you will see the Milky Way passing straight through it. Unfortunately, worsening light pollution means we can’t see the Milky Way from here any more.

Finally Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system makes a return to the evening sky. It is one of the brightest objects in the sky and can easily be seen through binoculars or small telescopes. A modest telescope will show the famous Great Red Spot. This is a storm the diameter of the Earth that has been continuously observed by astronomers since 1830! If you are struggling to find Jupiter, look South on 16th June and it will be the bight object slightly to the West of the Moon.

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Wednesdays in Surbiton

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May 8 & 22

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Summer Teaout Dance on Saturday July 2019 Watch for our summer27th tea dance! ! dance New classes in Fulham & Camden – see our website

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As Jane said “To be fond of dancing is a certain step towards falling in love” love”! !

April’s Weather After a cold start, predictions of a scorching Easter Bank Holiday in the national press came true for the second year in a row. Easter Monday was the hottest on record and temperatures reached 25.6 °C in Berrylands. The cold start brought six unwelcome frosts for gardeners and just 13mm of rain, but we basked in 205 hours of sunshine (the most since 2015).

Astronomy in June If the sky is clear, head outside on 27th May at 22:18 to see the International Space Station pass directly overhead from West to East. At 408 km in altitude and travelling at 27,600 km/h it will take about six minutes to cross the sky. Six crew members currently call it home.

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Go Paperless...

Computers haven’t quite given us the paperless office, but there are plenty of apps that can get rid of paper and store the things you need digitally. One of the best is Microsoft’s Office Lens, which is available for Apple and Android phones. It uses your phone’s camera to scan documents, receipts, scribbled notes or business cards. If you’re at college or university or attend a lot of meetings you’ll like its ability to capture whiteboard scribbles and turn them into documents. Everything gets stored in free OneDrive storage, it integrates nicely with the free OneNote note-taking app, and you can use optical recognition to turn your scans into editable Word documents. It’s really clever and useful if you accumulate a lot of paper or have to record a lot of presentations or meetings.

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Ticks: how to prevent these little blood suckers.

One of the most common parasites we come across this time of year is the Tick! These little blood suckers are carriers of diseases such as Lyme’s disease and Babesiosis. Ticks love long grasses and woodlands where they can sit and wait for an unsuspecting animal to jump onto for a meal! And with the warmer summer months we are experiencing lately, they are in abundance.

to kill them. Tick borne disease can start to be transmitted within 48 hours of the tick biting so the best way to deal with them is to prevent your pet getting them in the first place.

Veterinary clinics offer the most effective and comprehensive parasite preventions on the market. There are plenty of treatments that are able to tackle ticks which include: collars, topical spot on treatments and now a tasty chewable treat.

If you are part of our Pet Care Plan tick preventative and treatment is included as part of your pets plan.

If you would like free professional advice or if you would like to speak to us about our pet care plan please contact us at the Aspen Veterinary Surgery or visit our website www. aspenvets.co.uk In dogs, the signs of Babesiosis can include loss of appetite, fever, anaemia, weakness and coffee-coloured urine.

Lyme’s disease can affect dogs (and humans) and causes symptoms such as lameness and stiffness, fever and collapse. A tick can stay feeding on your dog for 2-3 months and you either have to physically remove them or use a treatment that will make them drop off within 24-48 hours. The tick has an extremely hard external skeleton which many chemicals cannot penetrate, so a tick has to ingest the treatment in order

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HOME WANTED! Pedro

Hello!! My name is Pedro and I’m around five years old. Not much else is known about my background as I came in to Cats Protection after being hit by a car. I had a few broken teeth and a concussion but luckily that’s all. I was scared of people at first but now I love human companionship. I love my food and enjoy nothing more than a comfy lap and lengthy grooming sessions.

I also have a playful and inquisitive side; I love playing football with my toys and if you leave a box or cupboard door open, I’m sure to jump in. I am very affectionate and sociable; I wouldn’t like to be on my own all day. I’m a bit of a sensitive soul and I need a quiet home with no small children or other cats. Once I know that I’m safe with you, I’ll be your best friend for life.

If you feel you can give Pedro the loving home he so desperately deserves please contact Sue on 020 8390 3165.

Epsom Ewell & District Branch http://www.epsom.cats.org.uk If you cannot adopt a cat but would still like to help us please go to https://www.justgiving.com/Epsom-CatsProtection

As we have around 7,000 cats and kittens in our care at any one time, we will find you the perfect feline friend. www.cats.org.uk Reg Charity 203644 (England and Wales) and SC037711 (Scotland)

Four Summer Pet Health Hazards You May Not Have Considered

You’re probably aware of many of the dangers your pet faces during the summer months, but here are four unusual health hazards you may not have thought about.

1. Bee stings - Not all bee stings cause anaphylactic shock, but some animals can be affected in the same way as humans. It’s a potentially serious health issue, and you should look out for vomiting and diarrhoea, breathing difficulties, and general unsteadiness.

2. Snake bites - Although adders are the only venomous snake in the UK, their presence can

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be a problem for dogs in the summer. Snake bites may cause swelling of the airways, organ failure and shock, as well as considerable inflammation at the injury site.

3. Slug bait - Some slug pellets contain a poisonous substance called metaldehyde, which can quickly cause serious health problems for pets if ingested. Signs of poisoning include vomiting, seizures, tremors, and fits, and it’s crucial to seek help from a vet as a matter of urgency.

4. Poisonous plants and flowers - There are many common plants and flowers that present a serious summer health hazard for your pet.

Lilies are particularly poisonous to cats, and even the pollen can cause kidney failure. Other poisonous flowers and plants include foxgloves and lily of the valley, which can both cause heart arrhythmias in animals.

It’s vital to seek emergency help from your vet if your pet has been exposed to any of these hazards – speed is of the essence, and could ultimately save their lives. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englandcambridgeshire-44208568 www.everydayhealth.com/columns/everyday-pets/scarysummer-pet-health-hazards/

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could also look for ‘choose your own adventure’ books, where the story unfolds depending on which paths the reader decides to take.

Encouraging a love of reading According to BookTrust, children who enjoy reading tend to have better literacy skills, increased vocabulary and enhanced general knowledge. Reluctant readers may need some extra help to discover their inner book worm, however.

Lead by example Show your child how much you enjoy reading, even if it’s just by flicking through a cookbook or burying your head in a magazine.

You could also take family trips to the library, give books as gifts and talk to your children about the books you’re both reading.

The BookTrust also recommends that parents and children try reading the same book occasionally. You could take turns reading a chapter aloud or you could both read on your own and then discuss what you like and dislike about the book.

Let them choose There’s a temptation to guide children towards ‘suitable’ books but try to let your child choose their own. Some may prefer factual books, such as Horrible Histories, over fiction. Others may prefer magazines or short stories that they can dip in and

out of.

Meet authors Libraries, bookstores and other venues often have visits from local authors, who will give a talk, read an extract from their latest book and answer questions. Search for ‘author’ on www.eventbrite.com or sign up to your library’s mailing list.

Many towns and cities now host an annual book festival, which often includes talks by children’s authors. Find your nearest one at www.literaryfestivals.co.uk.

Many towns and cities now host an annual book festival Interactive books Children who find reading too passive an activity might prefer books with interactive elements.

Usbourne’s Puzzle Adventure books are a good place to start. They tend to feature two main characters who have an adventure and are faced with a series of puzzles, such as coded letters and cryptic clues, which the reader helps to solve. You

Picture books for older children Picture books aren’t just the preserve of pre-readers.

Series such as ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’, ‘Dork Diaries’, ‘Tom Gates’ and ‘The 13 Story Treehouse’ are illustrated books aimed at children aged around seven to 13. They’re relatively quick reads, which can help to inspire confidence.

Omegas Omega oils have long been linked with brain power, and new research has found that a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may improve children’s reading abilities. This research was carried out on behalf of supplement brand Equazen.

Children on Equazen’s omega supplements showed a 64% greater improvement in reading comprehension than the group not on supplements.

Extra activities Some publishers have websites for young readers.

At www.clubs-kids.scholastic. co.uk, for example, you can read interviews with authors, enter competitions and download activities. At www. penguin.co.uk/puffin, parents can sign up to receive a free downloadable pack of word searches, crafts and other book-inspired activities, and www.penguin.co.uk also has a range of extracts, quizzes and children’s book recommendations.

Visit www.booktrust.org.uk for more advice on inspiring a life-long love of reading.

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Sensational Summer Skin Finding the right sun lotion for your skin isn’t easy if you have sensitive skin.

Some are too greasy or leave a white residue, and others can trigger prickly heat or eczema.

I’ve tried a lot of lotions in my quest and Green People’s Scent Free Sun Lotion (£22.50) is one of the best I’ve found so far.

It’s gentle on skin, non-greasy, rubs in easily and contains chamomile, green tea and aloe vera to soothe and refresh skin.

It’s also reef-safe and 30p from each sale is donated to the Marine Conservation Society.

With an SPF of 30, it’ll do fine for my Cornwall holiday this year, although I might swap to Jason Sunbrellas Family Sun Block SPF45 in the unlikely event I get invited to somewhere a bit more tropical.

See www.greenpeople. co.uk.

Personally, I quite like my freckles. However, I’m not that keen on other areas of uneven pigmentation.

Epionce’s MelanoLyte TX (£81) is a daily exfoliating treatment that’s clinically proven to reduce hyperpigmentation problems,

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such as melasma (dark, blotchy patches often linked to pregnancy) and sun spots.

It also helps to remove dead skin cells so leaves skin feeling softer. And it does it all without any flaking or irritation. Epionce have swapped harsh bleaching agents like hydroquinone for gentler natural ingredients like liquorice root and mallow. My skin felt smoother and looked brighter and more even in just a couple of weeks. For best results, wait five minutes after applying before following with your usual moisturiser or the MelanoLyte Pigment Perfection Serum (£94.50). See www. epionce.co.uk.

I’m loving No 7’s new HydraLuminous Moisturising Foundation (£15) and Concealer (£14).

The foundation is somewhere between a tinted moisturiser and a traditional foundation. It blends easily, lasts all day, offers great coverage and doesn’t feel too heavy. I don’t wear make-up every day and have forgotten to remove this one several times because the lightweight formula means I can’t feel I’m wearing it.

As an added bonus, the

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foundation contains vitamins and antioxidants to nourish skin throughout the day. With twelve shades to choose from, it’s easy to find one that matches your skin tone, see www.boots.com.

The No 7 HydraLuminous Dark Circle Concealer comes in eight shades.

While it’s specifically designed to target dark circles under the eyes, it also does a good job of covering redness and light scars. The concealer comes in a twistable pen topped with a sponge applicator. Just twist to release the concealer and then dab on to skin. I blend by tapping the area with my ring finger, but you can use the sponge if you prefer.

I’ve taken to keeping some make-up wipes at the side of my bed for those evenings I forget to remove my makeup. At the moment, I’m using Image Skincare’s I BEAUTY Refreshing Facial Wipes (£12.40). They make short work of foundation, mascara and eyeshadow, and the added aloe vera leaves skin feeling refreshed. They’re also biodegradable (although, as with all wipes, they should never be flushed), see www. imageskincare.co.uk. By Kate

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Peace and Brexit

by Sir Edward Davey, M.P

n last month’s column, I wrote about Brexit for the first time. The positive response I’ve had has encouraged me to write again – about why I am so keen the UK stays in the European Union.

For me, the case for Britain staying in the EU is first and foremost built on securing and maintaining peace. Remembering the lessons of history, and recognising how the EU still helps secure peace today.

For while the generation who fought and suffered in the last war have been leaving us, their memories and history lessons must not.

Especially the scale of the human cost – and how Europe responded. For today’s Europe was rebuilt out of the rubble of the Second World War – the sort of devastation we see in Syria today.

Back in 1945, Europe was filled with millions of displaced people, imprisoned in Nazi labour camps or forced to flee as war destroyed their communities, returned home. Some built new lives in the countries that welcomed them in.

Across the continent, governments and citizens vowed never again to allow this to happen.

It was this determination – to defend Europe from what Winston Churchill called “the two giant marauders” of war and tyranny – that heralded the birth of the European Union.

The EU was forged from an understanding, learned through the grim lessons of two world wars, that the interests of one nation cannot be separated from the interests of all. Europe is inextricably linked: our lives are intertwined.

As Jean Monnet, the French economist and influential supporter of European unity, once said: “better to fight around a table than on a battlefield”.

Through EU membership, sovereign nations found a way to resolve their disagreements without resorting to war. The EU was a bold collective effort to enhance a mutual commitment to peace, freedom and human rights.

In the decades since, the EU has lived up to those ambitions. It has helped foster democracy and human rights in former Soviet Republics. It has aided reconciliation between the Balkan nations that were at war just two decades ago.

Its core principle of free movement has allowed

people once divided by trenches or walls to live, work, study and raise families together across the continent. And Europe has never again experienced conflict on the scale of the Second World War.

For some, its success has bred complacency.

As the memory of the Second World War grows more distant, many have begun to take peace in Europe for granted. But we must not be fooled into thinking that war is impossible, nor forget the importance of the EU in preserving that peace.

We need only look at Northern Ireland, where the EU has played an essential role in forging peace. Britain’s common membership of the EU has strengthened its relationship with Ireland immeasurably. The shared European identity of both British and Irish citizens has helped to heal divisions, and underpins the Good Friday Agreement.

The murder of Lyra McKee in Derry last month is a tragic reminder of how fragile that peace really is. Brexit is a clear threat to peace in Northern Ireland; the New IRA have already describing it as an “opportunity” to recruit young supporters and commit further acts of violence.

We owe so much to the generation who lived through two world wars, witnessed death and destruction, and made sacrifices to defend our country and our values. They possessed the vision, courage and resolve to build a new forum for peace: the European Union.

Instead of turning our backs on this endeavour, we must rededicate ourselves to the cause of peace in Europe – and to the EU as the best way of maintaining that peace.

That is why I’ve been campaigning unequivocally to stop Brexit: to maintain the hard-won peace in Northern Ireland and across Europe, and to continue resolving our disputes in the halls of Brussels, rather than on the banks of the Somme, the beaches of Normandy, or the streets of Belfast.

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QUIZ SOLUTIONS HIDATO SOLUTION

MINI CRYPTIC SOLUTION

Wordsearch Riddle:

June, the time of perfect young summer Gertrude Jekyll

Childrens’ Page Answers The 'coin clock' solution is...

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12 onto 3.

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7 onto 4.

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10 onto 6.

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What’s on in June:Events in May:

National Smile Month; SANDS Awareness Month; Men’s Health Month; Motor Neurone Month; National Osteoporosis Month; Cancer Awareness Month; Alzheimer’s Awareness Month;

24-2nd: Half Term 25th: National Children’s Gardening Week 27th: Late Spring Bank Holiday. National B-B-Q Week 28th: World Hunger Day 29th: Oak Apple Day 31st: London History Week, Museums, galleries & cultural spaces will be open

to reveal London’s history.

World No Tobacco Day

Events in June

1st: The Big Lunch; Volunteers’ Week; International Children’s Day 2-10th: Tennis at Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club.

3-9th: Fuzion 100 Surbiton Trophy at Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club

Bike to School Week; Child Safety Week 5th: World Environment Day 7th: National Fish & Chips Day; Great British Fish & Chips Supper 8th: Deadline for July/Aug edition of A Berrylands Companion

Trooping the Colour for the Queen’s Official Birthday

International World Ocean’s Day; Bike Week.

8-9th: Open Garden Squares Weekend 9th: WILD Kingston , At The Rose Theatre. Step into and explore Kingston’s wilder side with Citizen’s Zoo. 10-14th: London Tech Week; International Men’s Health Week; Cervical Screening

Awareness Week 14th: World Blood Donor Day 15th: National Bug Busting Day 16th: Fathers’ Day; March for Men 18-22nd: Royal Ascot 22nd: Christ Church School Summer Fair 21st: Bring Your Dog to Work Day 22-23rd: Art Night check website: 2019.artnight.london 23-7th July: Pride in London 28th: Wallace & Gromit’s Wrong Trouser Day 29th: Armed Forces Day 30th: First service at Christ Church Berrylands, now that building project is

nearing completion. Check: www.ccsurbiton.org

Events in July:

1-7th: RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 7th: Berrylands Summer Festival, Surbiton Lagoon, Stirling Walk, 12-4pm.

In aid of Berrylands Scout Group, games inflatable rides, food & drink

stalls, comercial market stalls. Funds raised for Scout hall renovations.

1-14th: Wimbledon Tennis Tournament 4th: Independence Day USA 5-14th: Kingston upon Thames Festival of the Performing Arts 2019, (89th

Competitive Festival). Inviting entries from all the young musicians in and

around Kingston. Check our website for application, syllabus and further details: https://kingstonperformingarts.co.uk 7th: Berrylands Summer Festival, organised by Berrylands Scout Group. Held at Surbiton Lagoon on Stirling Walk, games, inflatable rides, food & drink plus commercial market stalls.

There is no separate edition of A Berrylands Companion magazine for August. The next deadline will be the 8th August for the September issue.

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What’s On/Local Events 1st Tuesday: NHS Retirement Club, 10-12pm at Royal British Legion Hall, Hollyfield Road, KT5 9AL. For information call Lorna: 020 8337 4121 Last Sunday of the month: Women on Wheels, meet outside Clas Ohlson Market Place 10.00. 020 8547 5865.

E-mail: ccst@rbk.kingston.gov.uk Art Classes: Every Monday 10-12noon & 2-4pm, with Berrylands Artists at Berrylands Christian Centre, 41 King Charles Road, Surbiton, KT5 8PF. Info: 020 8644 0941 Broadway Sequence Dance Club: Meets every Monday from 8pm at The Raeburn Hall, Tolworth United Reform Church, Raeburn/Elgar Avenues. New sequences are taught, some knowledge of ballroom dancing required. Contact Brenda Deane for more info: 020 8390 0233. www.broadway sequencedance.co.uk Chinese Brush Painting: Held once a month at Sunray Community Centre, Knollmead, Tolworth. 10-13.00pm Contact Gwen: 020 8398 7313. Beginners & intermediates welcome.

Cornerston Church, Kingston KT26LF: every 3rd Wednesday of the month: a cream tea, open to all, at 2pm. Plenty of cake on offer plus a short bible talk. An international café, every Tuesday evening at 7pm for free English lessons, and at 7.30pm food, games & bible talk. Craft Morning 3rd Saturday every month 11am-1.00pm. Tel: 0208 549 0733. info@cornerstonechurchkingston.org Encore Singing Group: Berrylands. Mondays, 10am - 12noon, (school terms) @ Surbiton Hill Methodist Church, Ewell Road.For info: gillyvor@hotmail.com or call 020 8241 5513.

All welcome, contact or pop in.

Fircroft Listening Café: Every Friday, 2-4pm.

96 Ditton Road KT6 6RH. No appointment needed. Just turn up if you or someone you know is struggling to cope. Buses 71, 465, K1, K4.

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Kingston Camera Club: Camera enthusiasts welcome. Meet Mon eves, at St John’s Ambulance HQ, Athelstan Rd off Villiers Avenue. 7.30pm - 10pm with coffee break. New members welcome.

For more information visit: www. kingstoncameraclub.com Kingston Circle Dance Group: Kingston Quaker Centre, 14 Fairfield East, KT1 2PT, 2.30 - 4.30, first Saturday every month.

Social dancing, all welcome. Tel: 020 8399 8684 Kingston Jazz Society: meets alternate Tuesdays at the Druid’s Head pub, Kingston Market. We are a friendly group who listen to recorded jazz from all periods and would welcome new members. Contact Mike Crimmen (Sec) on 07795 574 776 or m.crimmen@btinternet.com Kingston Pensioners’ Forum: Meets 2nd Monday each month at Reform Church, Eden Street, at 2pm. New members welcome. Talks, outings and tea and coffee. For more info: Contact Diane Double, Tel: 020 8397 5084, email: kingstonpensionersforum@hotmail.co.uk Kingston Philatelic Society: Meets 8-10pm on 1st Thurs & 3rd Fri, at Surbiton Library Hall, Ewell Road. Info: Brian Sole Tel: 01932 220 677 or email: brian.sole@btinternet. com Kingston Speakeasy: Is there a topic you would like to introduce in a supportive atmosphere, with a facilitator to pace the discussion & keep it supportive? We meet on selected Thursday evenings at Kingston Quaker Centre. No charge. Contact Alick Munro on alick@munro.com or call 0208 892 9243 for date of next meeting.

Ladies Exercise Club: Friendly & fun ‘Keep Moving’ exercise/movement class for ladies 60+ at Berrylands Christian Centre, King Charles Road. Friday 10.15 - 11.15am plus refreshments. Come & try first, free first class. Then £5.50 pay as you come. Call Mary, 01483 284 716 or maryedwards@ uwclub.net

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What’s On/Local Events Mind in Kingston: Drop in and café at Alfriston Day Centre Berrylands Road, Thurs 6-9.30pm, Sat & Sun 2-5.30pm. Also at Welcome Centre 53-55 Canbury Park, Mon & Fri 6-9pm. All welcome, www.mindkingston. org.uk or 020 8255 3939 Mrs Bennet’s Ballroom:Wednesdays. Learn Regency dancing at St Mark’s Church Hall, Surbiton, 8pm - 10.30pm. Cost £5 per eve.

See advert. Contact Libby Curzon, 020 8391 1215. Email: curzone@hotmail.com Oasis daytime group for over 60s: at Emmanuel Church, Grand Avenue, Tolworth. We meet 1st & 3rd Weds of the month: 1st & 15th May. With plenty of opportunity to chat, play games, do jigsaw puzzles and includes a 5 minute Bible-based talk followed by refreshments. Tel: 020 8390 6631 or 020 8395 2645 Open Door: Meetings held at BCC Hall King Charles Road. Alternate Thursdays, 2.15 - 4.00pm. Meetings on 2nd, 16th & 30th May. A friendship group aimed at seniors.

Afternoon tea, chat and short talks from local organisations.

St Marks Church:Weds mornings 10.0011.30 Stay and Play for Toddlers and Carers at St Mark’s Church Hall, St Mark’s Hill.

Friday Mornings Coffee and Cake corner 1011.30am, drop in for coffee at St Andrew’s Church, Maple Road, no booking required for any of them.

Scottish Country Dancing: On Thursdays 7.30pm - 10.30pm at St Mark’s Church Hall. Tuition for half an hour from 7.30.

Membership £5 a year, Members £3/evening, non-members £4. Join our friendly, informal club for good fun and an easy way to excercise.

Check website: www.surbitoncaledonian. co.uk or call: 01932 784 866 ‘Sing on Purpose’ at the CornerHouse, Douglas Road, KT6 7SB. All welcome, £5 per session. Adults: Mondays 9.30 - 10.30am; Youth: Fridays 4.45 - 5.45pm. Contact: Steve or Pam 07763 081320

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Surbiton Club for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Meets alternate Tues 2-4pm at Surbiton Hill Methodist Church, Ewell Road. Social club with entertainment and tea. Transport available if necessary. For information: 0744 364 3716 . Volunteer drivers very welcome.

Surbiton Floral Club: 1st Weds of the month at Raeburn Hall United Reform Church, Elgar Avenue. 7.30 for 7.45pm start. Floral demos, talks, workshops & outings. Tel: 020 8399 8193 Talking of Trains in Surbiton: Programme of talks at Surbiton Library Hall, each Wednesday evening from 19th Sept, throughout winter months. First meeting free, fee for complete year is £50. Details on www.talkingoftrains.co.uk For further information contact: David Blackmore, 020 8391 1116.Em: dandp@blueyonder.co.uk Tiny Tunes: Mon 10am & 10.50am at Surbiton Library Hall. Tues 10am & 10.50am at St Nicholas Parish Church, Summer Rd, Thames Ditton. All sessions 40 mins long, features music, dance, parachutes, bubbles & pom-poms. Age 3 months -5 years, pay as you go £5, siblings £2.50 www.tinytuneslive. com Tolworth United Reformed Church, Elgar Ave: PILOTS Mondays in term time 5.30 7pm, children’s activities, crafts, stories for 5 -11 year olds. Weekly cost £1.50, please call Roger on 07525 410 083 / 0202 8393 4270 or email jones.ra@btinternet.com for information.

Tolworth World of Dance: Weds 8 - 9.30pm (term time). Dance for Fun, Fitness & Friends, beginners always welcome, see advert. Contact: Brenda 020 8397 9649 or philip.steventon@btinternet.com If your club or society is not listed on the Local Events, send in the details!! Why not send in your events for Summer for the What’s On page ?Clubs, Schools, Churches, & Charity events should be submitted to karen@berrylands-companion.co.uk

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Surbiton & District Historical Society

Tues 4th June: Mr Stephen Chater will talk on ‘Ruin, Wren and Renewal - The Great Fire of London’ Tues 2nd July: Mr Julian McCarthy will give an illustrated talk on ‘Secret Kingston’.

Tues 7th Aug: Members’ Evening, talks, quizz, raffle & finger buffet, extra fee of £2 requested.

Tues 3rd Sept: Ms Julie F Chandler will give an illustrated talk on ‘The Great Stink’ Tues 1st Oct: Regular speaker Mr Matthew Bowman will talk on ‘The Tale of Owen Tudor’ Meetings start time: 7.45pm at Surbiton Library Hall, Ewell Road, Surbiton. Visitors welcome, Contribution of £2 appreciated For more details about meetings and the Society, call

The Secretary: 020 8399 4473 Email: lenandmarilyn@virginmedia.com

Kingston upon Thames Archaeological Society

For all gardeners and allotment holders!

We are a small friendly local society providing gardening supplies at very reasonable prices to our members: 9 Seeds, summer and spring bulbs, onion sets, seed potatoes.

9 Summer bedding plants and other young plants according to season.

9 Traditional and organic fertilizers and soil improvers/conditioners.

9 Lawn and rose treatments, weedkillers, pest controls.

9 Growbags and bagged compost, pots, gloves, trays, canes, netting etc.

Annual membership just £2, senior citizens £1.

Website:www.horticultural.moonfruit.co.uk Email: chesshort@live.co.uk

Thurs 13th June: Dr Angela Evans will give a presentation on ‘The Quest for Gold in the North Sea Realm’, Wealth & Power 485-650AD in Anglo-Saxon & N. European Kingdoms Sat 20th July: 50th Anniversary Conference, 9.30am - 4.00pm. Members £10 in advance, non members £12 in advance, £15 on the door.

Includes light buffet lunch, morning coffee & afternoon tea.

There is no meeting in August, but hope to arrange a local visit, probably on a Sunday.

Our trading hut is conveniently sited at Moor Lane Allotments (just off Moor Lane near The Bonesgate pub) Open every Sunday 10am to 12noon, except December.

Meetings, unless otherwise stated, are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30pm for 8pm start, in the Surbiton Library Hall Ewell Road, KT6 6AG.

In accordance with our "members only" policy, new members are always welcome to join!

Visitors will be asked for £3 donation towards expenses.

Annual Membership just £2.50, senior citizens £1.50

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Down:

1. Terminate gradually (5,3)

Surbiton District Bird Watching 2. A & Sultanate in northwestern Borneo Society (6) 3. Horologist (10)

4. Slightly open (4) Birds in Flight Jun 18th: Jeff Blincow:

5. Engage somebody to enter the army (6)

6. Represents or performs as if in a play (6) July 16th: Members’ Evening 8. Come to terms with (7)

9. No Shortened term for provocation (5) August: Meeting 13. Returning to political office (10)

15. Unusually in size (7) Sept 17th: Ashleygreat Grove: Wonderful Winter Wildlife16. After sunrise and before sunset (8)

17. Strong and sharp (5) 18. Having emotionby or sensibility (6) Oct 15th: AGM:little followed Guest Speaker 20. Add to the very end (6) 22. The highest point; culminate (6) Outings: 24. Compass point (4)

Sun 2nd June: Lakenheath Norfolk, Coach trip Tel: T. Caine 01372 468 432. With Richmond & Twickenham RSPB

October Sudoku

Sat 22nd : Nightjars Contact Steve Waters Tel: 01372 457 442 Sun 30th: Knepp Estate, Sussex. Tel: John Barkham 01372 458 739 Please note that it is imperative to phone the leader to confirm participation, arrange time and meeting place and/or pre-arrange lifts.

Remember, you can pick up a copy of A Berrylands Companion magazine at the following: C.D.Jennings, B&M Budget Store, Surbiton & Tolworth Libraries, Shan’s Pharmacy, Tolworth Recreation Centre, The Lamb, MBE Surbiton, Read it whilst you wait at: Aspen Vets, Berrylands Autocare Garage, Confidental Dentist Surgery, Collinsons Opticians,

SDBWS Publicity Annemarie Stiegler amristiegler@gmail.com

If you would like copies at your business please call me on: 020 8274 0096

HOOK ALLOTMENTS AND GARDENS ASSOCIATION

Kingston upon Thames Society

Are you interested in gardening?

Did you know there is an association in Hook?

Our Association was founded over 50 years E Page 33-40.indd ago and is run36by volunteers, can provide a wide range of composts, fertilisers, seeds and other gardening products at not-for-profit prices to our members. We support gardeners and allotment holders.

We currently have full and half plots available to rent. Contact: John on 07807 300 749 Membership is £2.50 a year and new allotment holders have free membership for the first year Our trading facility is situated next to the entrance to the allotment plots, beyond the rugby club pavillion, rear of King Edward’s Recreation Ground, Hook Road, Chessington Open: Sundays 10am - 12 noon Feb - Nov 10am - 11am Nov - Jan

The Society holds regular monthly meetings, open to non members for small fee £2, on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.

From January to June, then 22/01/2010 00:22:03 September to November.

Held in the Judge Lecture Theatre, Tiffin Boys’ School, London Road, Kingston.

June 19th: Kieron Thoms gives an illustrated talk about the work his consultancy company, ‘Create Streets’, did for the Council, with a report on the future of the Malden Centre & Cocks Crescent site in New Malden.

No meetings in July and August.

Sept 18th: Andy Reid Design Director from Fairview Homes talks about proposals for redevelopment (330 flats) on the Home Base site, Kingston Road, New Malden.

For information contact: anthony_evans@yahoo.com

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Berrylands Artists’ Exhibition Cine Sanctuary Encore Singing Group King George Field Bowls Club Mrs Bennet’s Ballroom Classes Rebel Waltz Cycle Solutions Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club

Children & Education

Christ Church School Summer Fair Weather

Parenting Kids Page

Kingston Council Consultation Information

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Veterinary 42/43 Aspen Veterinary Surgery 43 Cats Protection League 43 Pet Care

Gardening Home & Interiors Home Products

Shan’s Pharmacy Slimming World Spires St Anthony’s Hospital

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Accountancy Mark Baker Finance Articles & Editorials 52/53 Community Pages 50/51 What’s On & Local Events Pages Crossword 13 Useful Telephone Numbers 3 Sir Edward Davey M.P 47 Brooke Horses Marathon Runners 8

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