September 2019 - ISSUU 141

Month: September 2019 Issue No: 141 Independent monthly community news and business directory for KT5 & KT6

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Inside this issue: * Local Community Reports * Recipes, Puzzles & Quizzes * Edward Davey, M.P * Community pages * New Advertisers And more......

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his is the first Autumn edition and I cannot believe that I am now looking for Christmas content!!!

We returned from our holiday, after three weeks away, to find that our fox was alone.

He had obviously decided the time was right for his youngsters to leave home!

Whilst we were away, they cubs had been out and about in the garden and had grown! So good luck to them on their own.

We have some new advertisers in this edition, so I hope that you will use their services. To prospective advertisers still thinking about advertising, please give a thought to those people who are not computer savvy. If they have little or no access to the internet, how are they supposed to find your business? By looking in A Berrylands Companion, of course! I often hear from readers who tell

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A Nasty Case of the Whiffs

“What a nasty pong!” Lisa said, winding up her window.

“They must be muckspreading these fields.”

Gareth had noticed the smell a few miles back, but had chosen to say nothing. Diane, Lisa’s sister, had picked them up from the airport. He was tired after a long flight, and uncomfortably squashed in the back of Diane’s coupe with Lisa’s pink suitcase on the seat next to him. He strongly suspected that the smell was coming from inside it.

“Wind your window down again, babes,” Diane said. “It’s not coming from outside.”

Lisa hurriedly wound her window down and gasped the fresh air.

“I can’t smell anything,” Gareth lied.

“I’m pulling over,” Diane said, indicating. “It’s like something died in here, I can taste it.”

Diane pulled into the layby, and Lisa tipped her seat forward so that Gareth could climb out. He looked at the suitcase. It was just a matter of time before his guilty secret would be exposed.

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He stood on the grass verge with his hands buried in his pockets while Diane sniffed inside the car. Straightening up, she announced, “It’s Lisa’s suitcase.”

Lisa’s mouth dropped open.

“I put all my dirty clothes in a plastic bag. I don’t have anything smelly.”

“It absolutely stinks”, Diane said “and I’m not driving another second with that in my car.”

“We’re not just leaving it here,” Lisa protested, “all my holiday gear’s in it.”

Gareth sighed. “Alright, I think I know what’s making the smell.”

“What?” Lisa snapped. “Have you put something in my suitcase?”

“No.” Gareth sighed. “If I tell you, promise you won’t get angry?”

“We’ll see,” Lisa said, rolling up her sleeves.

Gareth pulled out the offending suitcase.

“I just want to say that my heart was in the right place,” Gareth said, unzipping the

case. “You know that bottle of designer perfume I gave you last night?”

“What about it?” Lisa asked suspiciously.

“Well, a bloke outside the resort was selling them for a fraction of the price,” Gareth said. “I figured it was a fake, but,” he swallowed, “I didn’t think you’d notice the difference.”

Diane and Lisa gasped in unison.

“The bottle must have leaked,” Gareth finished, then added unnecessarily, “Obviously they didn’t get the smell quite right.”

“Quite right?” Lisa said. “It smells like the barnyard of death. Just get the bottle out.”

Holding his nose Gareth gingerly opened the lid of the case.

“What’s that?” Lisa peered at the contents. “That isn’t my beach towel.”

“You’re right,” Gareth agreed in surprise, lifting up the faded towel, “it isn’t.” As he did, something large and white slid out and fell onto the grass.

“Good grief.” Diane stepped back in terror. “That stinks, what is it?”

Gareth kicked it with his toe. “It’s a wheel of very ripe Camembert,” he decided.

The he looked up at Lisa.

“You’ve picked up the wrong suitcase from the airport carousel.”

“Who’s got my case then?”

Lisa wailed.

“Someone who really likes cheese?” Gareth offered, unhelpfully.

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Managing Your Money at University Newfound independence can be exhilarating when you go away to university for the first time, but starting life in a new city also has its challenges. Worries about studying and making new friends can creep in as the new term nears, but managing money is also a significant issue.

The good news is that it’s not difficult to control your finances and live within your means at university, so where do you start as a new student?

Make a budget every month Once you’re set up, budgeting only takes a few minutes every month, and is a fundamental part of managing money. Initially, you need to establish how much money is coming in and the amount you’re likely to spend.

Your income could consist of a maintenance loan, a grant or scholarship, wages from a job or financial contributions from parents, and outgoings can be divided into essential living costs and variable expenses.

Essential living costs typically include food, rent, heating, council tax, contents insurance, mobile phone, broadband and TV licence, with variable expenses including items such as clothes, entertainment,

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course materials, travel and savings.

An interest-free overdraft is commonly offered Choose the best student bank account A student bank account should offer easily accessible support and services specifically designed for undergraduates.

An interest-free overdraft is commonly offered when you open a student bank account, but a credit card may also be available subject to eligibility.

Banks often advertise free gifts to entice students to open an account, but don’t be swayed unless the gift is of particular use to you. A student rail card can be extremely helpful if you’re living a long distance from home, for example, as it saves one-third on the cost of rail travel in the UK.

Nationwide FlexStudent¹ • Fee-free overdraft facility of £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 in the second, and £3,000 in the third year if you pay in at least £500 per term, subject to status.

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Santander 123 Student² • Interest-free arranged overdraft of up to £1,500 per year subject to status.

• A free four-year 16-25 Railcard that saves you one-third on the price of rail travel in the UK. • Cash back of up to 15% at major retailers.

Take advantage of all student discounts The National Union of Students (NUS) offers a TOTUM³ card for one, two, or three years, with over 200 discounts available in the UK and more than 42,000 discounts worldwide. Cards cost £12, £22, and £32 for one year, two years and three years respectively, and at the time of writing discounts include: • 10% at Co-op • 25% at Odeon cinemas • 30% at Lonely Planet Managing your money at university doesn’t need to be difficult – you just have to be aware of how much is coming into your account and the amount you’re spending.

Budgeting is the best way to stay in control and it’s well worth the extra time to keep an eye on your finances. www. thecompleteuniversityguide. co.uk/university-tuition-fees/ managing-your-money

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Here’s to a dementiafriendly future

“We want to make Knaresborough a town where people living with dementia feel understood, respected, supported and confident so that they can contribute to life in the community.” So says Alison Wrigglesworth, Services Manager for Harrogate and Knaresborough Alzheimer’s Society.

The Yorkshire town of Knaresborough is one of the latest in a long line of UK towns to declare themselves a ‘dementia-friendly Community’ (DFC). Dementia is not, as many people believe, a natural consequence of old age (although the older you are, the more likely you are to be affected) and it is predicted that the number of UK residents with the condition will increase to over one million by 2025. That figure is set to double by 2051.

Given these statistics, it’s seems likely that in future our public health and social care services could struggle to care for people who develop the condition.

Dementia-friendly initiatives therefore serve a dual purpose: helping people stay at home for as long as possible and relieving some of the burden that would otherwise be placed on our

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public care providers.

What are the issues?

Things we all take for granted, such as using technology, getting served in shops and banks, going on holiday or enjoying hobbies are difficult when you have dementia, but they can become even harder when the individuals around you don’t know how to respond appropriately.

Many people are worried about saying the wrong thing

For this reason it’s not uncommon for people to shut themselves away as their condition progresses, even though this can make them feel isolated and depressed.

According to the Alzheimer’s Society, over two-thirds of those polled have reported feeling lonely.

What is a ‘dementia-friendly community’?

A dementia-friendly community is a place where people with dementia are understood, respected and supported. It can be a street, village, town, city

or region, an organisation, a group or even a virtual community.

There are no hard and fast rules to follow when setting up a community of your own.

Instead, local people are encouraged to decide what works best for them.

While flexibility is encouraged, there are certain measures that are regularly adopted by towns and cities who want to become DFCs. Businesses that regularly come into contact with older people, such as banks and taxi firms, are asked to provide extra support for customers with dementia, while museums and art galleries are encouraged to offer dementia-friendly activities. Other initiatives include ‘dementia cafes’ and drop-in centres. In the public realm planners use clear signage, creating well-defined open spaces with public toilets, seats, shelters and good lighting.

Most DFCs are keen to engage local people as ‘Dementia Friends’. These are individuals willing to promote the aims of the DFC, from spreading awareness about the condition to spending time with people with dementia. Currently almost three million have signed up to this initiative on the Dementia Friends website (dementiafriends.org.uk).

The Alzheimer’s Society has estimated that one in six people aged over 80 in the United Kingdom currently has dementia, and a further 225,000 people will be diagnosed this year.

There’s clearly no time to lose, so it’s reassuring to see that new dementia-friendly communities, just like the one in Knaresborough, are appearing every day.

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Home & Interiors

tend to suit larger, period rooms (pelmets, swags and tails may also be an option in this case), while simple curtains are more suited to modern properties. Check the heading, as this determines the way the curtain will hang: usually, a tape sewn to the top of the fabric is pulled to form either loose gathers or more formal pleats, and is hooked onto curtain rings.

Other styles include tab, tie, eyelet or hemmed tops, which look decorative but can sometimes be harder to draw.

Choosing A Window Treatment Curtains, blinds or even shutters – the right window treatment can make or break a room. We look at how to choose the best option for your home.

While maintaining privacy and blocking early-morning light may be their primary functions, window treatments are also a key part of an interior design scheme, adding colour, pattern, texture and an essential element of sophistication.

They can also correct a badly proportioned window, disguise an unattractive view, filter bright light and provide a visual link between inside and out. But where should one start?

While aesthetics are important, practicality should come first.

Is the window overlooked?

What does it look onto? Is it an

unusual size or shape? Is there room for curtains to ‘stack back’ on each side? What is below the window? Is complete blackout in the room necessary? Does the window treatment need to be splash-proof? Once you have considered all the basics, think about the overall style of your home and what else is in the room, and start to narrow down the options.

Curtains When choosing curtains, the colour, pattern and weight of the fabric are the important factors, as is the style of hanging.

Generally, grander curtains

Curtain poles are designed to be on show and come in a variety of materials, with finials at each end that are either simple or ornamental.

Sometimes, however, a curtain track is more suitable than a pole: they can be mounted either on the wall or the ceiling, can be bent around bays, and need less clearance above a window.

To gain maximum natural light, fit a pole or track that hangs far enough from each side of the window to allow the curtains to be drawn right away from it. Floor-length curtains are generally better than sill-length, though shorter curtains may be more appropriate when radiators, window seats or furnishings are in the way. Linings are essential on all but sheers; they help curtains hang neatly and protect them from

Budget options

One of the least expensive options is frosted window film, which you can cut to any size and shape as you wish and stick on yourself. It’s easy – provided you follow the instructions carefully.

Alternatively, a muslin panel hung from hooks or a slender pole will provide instant privacy, as will a simple roller blind or unlined, ready-made curtains.

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fading, dirt and condensation.

Blackout linings are ideal in a bedroom, while thermal linings can be as effective an insulator as double glazing.

There is nothing to stop you combining more than one colour or pattern, in the form of smart, contrast borders down the sides or along the bottom of the blind. And sometimes Blinds it is a good idea to combine Perfect for smaller rooms, a plain and a sheer fabric, to blinds are also great for allow light through at the top of modern homes and in the window while giving privacy 36 and kitchens – and bathrooms beneath. Plain blinds can be they tend to be a lot cheaper boosted with a good-looking than curtains. Roller blinds pull (think leather, glass, raffia, are the Across: most basic style, while stone 6. Colourless liquid formerly used as an or rope) or trim (such roll-up versions, tied with anaesthetic (5) as ribbon, pom poms, ric rac, tape or ribbon, have a pretty 7. Near or close to (8) stitching, fringing, shells or yet still simple look. Roman 10. Very poisonous metallic element (7) buttons).

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expensive but are good at blocking out sound and light, and can even provide extra security. The plainest shutters feature a timber frame and solid centre panel (a local joiner should be able to make them for you), while louvred versions (from specialist shutter companies) offer privacy while also controlling light. Both types can be left as natural wood or painted whatever colour you like. They can be made as a pair, bi-fold, tri-fold or more, either fullheight, half-height or one set above another, and fitted within a reveal or to fold back against the walls.

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Home Products

A blue-painted wall in an otherwise mainly white room creates a note of smart sophistication. Minnie two-and-ahalf seat sofa in Frost Highland tweed, £1,250; Colorado medium rug in Indigo, £149; Paper Leaf scatter 45x45cm cushion by Zoe Glencross in Anchor, £70; House scatter 45x45cm cushion in Navy pure Belgian linen £55; all Sofa.com.

Get Fresh With Blue & White A combination of blue and white is bright and breezy for summer, and timelessly appealing all year round.

This soft Turkish cotton towel, with its geometric pattern, is super-absorbent, quick drying, lightweight and easy to pack. Inca Hammam towel in blue, £36, Bohemia Design.

This handy jute bag is perfect for laundry and storage, featuring soft rope handles, metal eyelets and stiffened base. Nautical storage bag, £12.95, Live Laugh Love.

Hand-painted spots and circles create an upgrade on traditional blue and white dinnerware.

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Blue and white tiles are an absolute classic, and these hand-decorated Spanish examples are appealingly timeless.

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A statement throw will bring a pop of Santorini-inspired colour to a living space. Blue and grey striped throw, £45, Cox & Cox.

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Depicting an ocean setting with gentle, abstract waves, this striking canvas combines cool blue and crisp white tones, framed in elegant silver. Waves abstract canvas, £195, Cox & Cox.

Welcome home with a bright and breezy doormat that demonstrates that even basics can be beautiful. Coir mat, £19, Red Candy.

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How To Use Blue & White

• Nautical but nice – blue and white stripes have that classic look that never goes out of style. Use in small doses to provide a dash of interest without becoming overwhelming.

• A wall (or even a whole room) painted in deep blue is very on-trend. Interesting, cosy and sophisticated, it looks handsome combined with white woodwork – like a tailored suit with a smart white shirt.

• Balance the crisp feel of blue and white by adding soft and rustic textures, such as wool throws, wicker baskets and jute rugs.

Alternatively, opt for a more industrial vibe with exposed brickwork and copper piping.

• Classic blue and white decorating might include Chinese ginger jars, Wedgwood plates, toile de Jouy fabric and Cornishware crockery. There are, however, plenty of more modern interpretations, too. Look for chevrons, triangles and other geometric patterns as well as bold, contemporary florals to liven up the look.

• Include some extra colours for interest. A touch of black is strong and sophisticated, while orange, lime and fuchsia will really pop against deep blue. For a paler scheme, add soft greens, yellows and pinks for a pretty, country-garden effect.

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Surbiton Racket and Fitness the Club with so much to offer!

urs is large club, established as far back as 1881, when we were only the third British tennis club.

Today, no other club like ours can offer its Members so many different facilities all the year round.

Take Tennis. We have nine hard courts, three of them laid in synthetic clay. In the summer months our eleven superb grass courts give our Members a choice between twenty courts in all. And during the winter two of our hard courts are covered by The Dome, guaranteeing play whatever the weather. And six of our hard courts are floodlit, to cater for evening tennis, which is very popular at the Club.

We need plenty of tennis court capacity for our extensive coaching programmes, which are operated by our twelve professional coaches. Our coaching also involves more than a dozen of local schools as well as coaching for our Members at the Club.

But it’s not just tennis that we offer our Members! Our spacious Fitness Suite is very popular all the year round. We have some of the latest equipment, from cardio to resistance machines and free weights.

Close by is our Studio, where we run regular classes for Zumba, Pilates, Yoga and Indoor Cycling. Our PTs are always available to help you through your sessions.

Squash is also very important at the Club.

We have four heated and air-conditioned courts for your enjoyment. On Saturday evenings there’s a Social Squash Club Night, where you can meet new friends and find new opponents. This starts at 5.30pm every week.

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There’s also a Beginners’ Squash Evening on Sundays from 5pm to 6pm. For those of all standards who are keen to improve, our Squash Coach can be contacted through the Club.

At Surbiton we’re keen on social activities, especially our regular Quiz Nights, which are usually a sell-out. We also run themed evenings, music nights and many more fun evenings to meet other members.

Physiotherapy is an innovation at the Club, with its own Studio and run in conjunction with Kingston Physiotherapy. We have two sports Masseurs, Vanessa and Emmanuelle.

We also have our own Chiropractor, Neil Reilly. Appointments can be booked with Neil on 020 8309 9030.

There’s always something going on – the choice is yours!

Central to everything at the Club is the Clubhouse Bar, where you can make new friends and relax with a coffee or drink or catch up with sport on Sky or BT. And if you’re feeling peckish, you can choose from our cooked food menu.

Why not come and visit us? There’s no obligation, and you’ll be very welcome!

Best wishes Roy

Roy Staniland is Director of Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club, Berrylands, KT5 8JT 0208 399 1594 www.Surbiton.org

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National Eye Health Week: Seven Steps to Healthy Eyes

According to the Royal National Institute for the Blind, around half of all sight loss in the UK is avoidable. National Eye Health Week (NEHW), from the 23rd to the 29th of September, reminds us of the importance of eye health and regular eye tests.

For healthy eyes: 1. Keep alcohol consumption low Heavy drinkers are at increased risk of cataracts, early agerelated macular degeneration (AMD), weakness or paralysis in the eye muscles, night blindness, corneal thinning or perforation, dryness, and (especially if they smoke) tobacco-alcohol amblyopia, a progressive optic neuropathy causing bilateral, painless, visual impairment with loss of colour vision and a central visual field defect. Excessive alcohol intake during pregnancy can cause foetal alcohol syndrome, resulting in ocular abnormalities in the baby.

Both men and women should keep alcohol consumption under fourteen units a week.

2. Don’t smoke AMD is far more common in smokers. Smoking is the biggest AMD risk factor besides aging, and also increases cataract risk.

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3. Eat an eye-friendly diet Diet is important to eye health, particularly in reducing cataract and AMD risk. Eat plenty of: • Cod, sardines, tuna, mackerel and salmon • Green, leafy vegetables like spinach or kale, and broccoli • Brightly-coloured fruit and vegetables e.g. corn, carrots, orange peppers, oranges, blueberries, grapes and papaya • Whole grains, avocados and eggs • Garlic, onions, shallots and capers • Soy

Sight tests are about more than checking if you need glasses

4. Take regular exercise Exercise may reduce sight loss risk caused by narrowing or hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure and diabetes, and it’s linked to a reduced risk of glaucoma, cataracts and AMD. 5. Maintain a healthy weight and work to avoid developing Type II Diabetes Maintaining a healthy weight helps preserve macular pigment density, helping to prevent AMD

onset. Excess body weight is also linked to glaucoma.

Diabetes can cause diabetic retinopathy and (potentially) blindness.

6. Protect your eyes from UV light UV light is a risk factor for cataracts. Never look at the sun directly and on bright days always wear sunglasses bearing the CE mark or British Standard BS EN ISO 12312-1:2013, which indicate adequate ultraviolet protection.

7. Have regular eye tests – even if you think your eyesight and health are fine Sight tests don’t just check if you need glasses. They can detect health conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, and eye conditions you may be unaware of, meaning they may be treatable earlier (and making sight loss potentially avoidable).

Everyone should have a sight test every two years, but you may need one more frequently if you’re over 40, of AfroCaribbean or Asian descent, or have a family history of eye conditions.

NHS eye tests are free in Scotland. If you’re in England, Northern Ireland or Wales, NHS sight tests are free if you’re on certain benefits or have certain conditions or a family history of them. Check your eligibility by searching for ‘free eye tests’ at www.nhs.uk.

More information: Find out more about Eye Health Week and eye health at www.visionmatters.org.uk. @myvisionmatters www.sightadvicefaq.org.uk has useful FAQs covering the benefits and support you’re entitled to and legal issues you must consider if you’re diagnosed with a sight condition.

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Gardening

Going Green With the ground still warm from the summer sun and moisture levels in the soil increasing, September is the perfect time to create a new lawn.

Using grass seed is far cheaper than using reasonable quality turf, plus you can choose a suitable grass mixture for the site and it is easy to shape the lawn without having to cut pieces of turf.

So how do you ensure a great green surface with your newly sown lawn? Examine the site first and calculate the total area to be seeded, then study the grass seed packs in your local garden centre. Many different types are available, but broadly speaking you will find yourself choosing from various grades of utility lawn (which usually contains a fair amount of rye grass to provide toughness), finer lawns that look more elegant but need more care, and mixtures suitable for lawns in partial shade.

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It will be about three weeks before the seedlings emerge and then about ten weeks before the lawn can be cut, so bear this in mind when choosing your time to start.

September is the perfect time to create a new lawn Clear the area you wish to sow by removing all weeds (including their roots), any old grass and any debris. Dig out or kill off any perennial weeds before you sow the lawn, either by hand or with a suitable weedkiller. One containing glyphosate will be carried down to the plant’s roots or rhizomes but will be deactivated on contact with the soil, meaning grass seed can be sown straight away.

Dig the area over completely and consider the texture.

Ideally you want a light,

free-draining loam that does not become too dry in summer, nor waterlogged or compacted in winter.

Improve drainage in heavy soil by adding horticultural sand and some bulky organic matter, whereas light soil will retain moisture better if plenty of well-rotted organic matter is dug in.

Next, rake over the soil repeatedly to achieve a good level surface that is free from large stones, any plant remains and other debris. Gauging the level by eye is normally adequate, but if necessary use a system of pegs and a spirit level.

Incorporate some granular general fertilizer, raking it in or spreading it evenly over the prepared area.

To prevent pockets of subsidence forming, firm the area by treading it over evenly in flat-soled shoes or boots, keeping your feet level as they hit the soil, paying particular attention to the edges.

If you think the site is not level, drive in pegs along each side of the patch.

Mark each peg at the same distance from the top and tap them in to the same height, using the mark as your guide. Use a spirit level and (if necessary) string attached between the pegs to check the levels, then re-rake the soil using the markers on the pegs as a guide.

For lawn seed to germinate quickly you need warm,

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moist conditions so avoid hot, dry weather and wait until just before rain is forecast.

Using the directions on the pack, weigh out the quantity of grass seed needed for one square metre. Use four upturned flowerpots to mark the corners of a one metre square plot and distribute the seed evenly over the plot, thus showing you how the lawn seed should look when sown correctly. Obviously there is no need to mark out each square metre, but with this as a guide you should do perfectly well.

Never sow too thinly as this encourages weeds to invade and makes a thin and motheaten looking lawn initially.

You should also avoid sowing too thickly as this will create poor-quality seedlings that are more inclined to die off because of the damp, muggy and overcrowded conditions.

If you have a large lawn it may be worth considering borrowing or hiring a machine to sow the seed, but for most gardens hand sowing is perfect. Sow the entire area with the lawn seed and then lightly rake a thin layer

of soil over the seed, so that much of it is at least partially incorporated into the soil.

Water the surface regularly with a fine sprinkler or watering can so that the seed can germinate and the young grass seedlings start to grow. If birds are likely to be a problem, use a system of twigs or canes with taut cotton tied between them to keep the birds off the area. Alternatively, use garden netting but make sure whatever you use is taut, or birds may get tangled up in it.

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ocal garage and social enterprise, Community Motors, last week was recognised as one of the leading garages in the UK, at the Automechanika Garage of the Year event. As well as winning in the ‘Training and Standards’ category, Community Motors was a finalist in the ‘Large Garage’ and ‘Community Initiative’ categories.

Caption for photo 1: Fuzz Townshend (Presenter of TV’s ‘Car SOS’), Jack Halliday (Automechanika), Martyn Houghton (ZF, award sponsor), Mark Wedd (Community Motors), Matt Shakespeare (ZF), James Onions (GarageWire)

Community Motors CIC, in Red Lion Business Park, Tolworth, was started in 2015 to provide excellent MOT, service and repair work to the public, alongside its primary aim to offer vocational training and work experience opportunities to young people and disadvantaged groups.

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themselves and help others to do the same. We pride ourselves on treating e v e r y o n e fairly and with integrity.”

Back at the garage, Training Manager, Kevin Martin noted “We’re all about doing things right here; whether it’s developing our trainees, training our staff or keeping ahead of Health and Safety standards. We want to set a great example to our trainees and give a great service to our customers”.

The awards evening was held at the National Motorcycle Museum and was organised by GarageWire magazine.

Community Motors is always looking to help new customers, and to work with schools or other agencies who might benefit from their educational services. www.communitymotors.org

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Technology for the new term You don’t need to pay full price for your child’s computing

If your child needs a computer for schoolwork, don’t get downhearted by the high prices you’ll see in your local Apple Store or electronics emporium. You don’t need to spend a lot to get a good computer.

There are three main types of computer.

Windows ones, which run Windows 10 (don’t get ones with older versions; that usually means the hardware’s really old too); Chromebooks, which run Google’s Chrome operating system; and Apple ones. For most places the choice is entirely up to you, but some specialist courses at college or university may require specialist software.

If you’re looking for a Windows or Chromebook laptop, there’s good news: those kinds of laptops are almost always on sale, so you can expect a wide range of bargains. Sites such as Techradar. com have monthly round-ups of the best deals, organised into price bands: at the time of writing there’s a really nice Asus laptop for just £159, while more expensive laptops are available with discounts ranging from £175 to over £400. Sites often provide reviews of the products, so you can be sure you’re not buying something that won’t be up to the job.

Another way to save cash is to buy a refurbished computer. This means it’s been used by somebody else and then returned to as-new condition. A number of firms specialise in such computers and the discounts can be enormous: for example, Laptops Direct currently has a perfectly decent Windows 10 laptop for just £109.

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often very expensive.

Shopping around doesn’t usually uncover much in the way of discounts but you can still save money if you know where to look. Apple has a refurbished Mac store on Apple.com. and at the time of writing it’s offering Mac minis with a typical saving of £140, alongside MacBooks, MacBook Airs, MacBook Pros and iMacs with £160 to £190 off. Third party refurbished sellers can offer even bigger discounts but check the age of the product: may third-party computers are a few years old, which isn’t necessarily a problem but does affect how big a bargain you’re getting: don’t compare the price of a three-year-old Mac with what Apple’s charging for a new one.

End of line stock can be good too. Every time Apple updates its product range, the previous models are often sold at a discount. Keep an eye on eBay and you can save stacks – we’re writing this on an iMac we got brand new for two-thirds of the list price by looking for end of line stock – but make sure you stick to business sellers with solid, positive feedback going back years.

Last but not least, there are second-hand computers. Many ‘power users’ replace their computers regularly, and those computers are still more than powerful enough for the rest of us. eBay and classified advertising sites such as Gumtree can be great sources of good secondhand computers, but be wary. If something seems too good to be true, it usually is.

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Don’t Teach Your Child to Drive

I have been driving for over 35 years, the entire time accident and points-free. I have a tri-annual driving test, with a Police Class 1 licence holder as the examiner, and I hold a racing licence too. You can see I like driving. But I would never put myself into the role of teaching the subject to my children.

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So why do some parents think they are skilled enough to teach their kids to drive?

Perhaps it’s to save money? Driving lessons are expensive, especially as you are booking a training course that is, in effect, open-ended. But you wouldn’t service your own gas boiler, just because you know how to set the heating thermostat?

There are laws concerning who is qualified to work on gas installations, yet we have little to no regulation over who is qualified to pass on the skill of driving. In both cases, the results of bodge jobs can be tragic.

Parents I urge you: please leave the teaching of this ‘life skill’ to the professionals. You will be doing your kids a big favour.

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Junior competitions attract schools with sponsorship and hundreds of thousands of pounds have been raised for the visually impaired to date.

The History of Conkers

With autumn comes the familiar sight of the fruit belonging to the horse chestnut tree, traditionally used for playing the game of Conkers.

The first recorded game of Conkers took place on the Isle of Wight in 1848, around 200 years after the horse chestnut was introduced into Britain from eastern Europe. Before this, a similar game had been played using hazelnuts (also known as cobnuts) or snail shells.

It is not generally known where the name ‘conker’ originates from. Some suggestions are that it comes from the French verb cogner which means ‘to bump’ or from the word conquer (the original game was referred to as Conquerors).

However, in other regions of the UK, the game is also known as Cheggers, Cobblers and Kingers.

In the Balkans, horse chestnuts were traditionally fed to horses to make their coats shiny.

The tree’s name may also come from the appearance of horseshoe-shaped leaf scars that occur on its branches.

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Conkers become harder with age but there have always been tricks of the trade to ensure your conker is a champion, including overnight soaking in vinegar. You can also do a test first to eliminate weaker conkers by placing them in a bowl of water, where the hardest will sink.

It was once thought conkers could help us win the war The technique of drilling through the conker is vital too: the hole needs to be perfectly round and smooth with no cracks that could weaken its structure.

Any such cheating is prevented at the annual World Conker Championships where all contestants are supplied with ready-threaded conkers.

The World Conker Championships began in Northamptonshire in 1965 and has grown to become an international event with the first overseas title having been won

It was once thought that conkers could win us the war.

In the autumn of 1917, the Ministry of Supply offered children money through their schools and the Scout movement to collect as many conkers as possible. Under the Official Secrets Act, they were not told why, but it was hoped conkers could be used in the manufacture of cordite, needed for ammunition, which was running short due to shipping blockades.

To manufacture cordite, a large supply of acetone is required, which is made from starch – readily available in horse chestnuts.

Conkers are believed to have medicinal properties, helping in the treatment of haemorrhoids, varicose veins and rheumatism. And for arachnophobes, they are said to be a spider deterrent when placed around the home.

Although traditionally a child’s game, many schools now ban conkers for health and safety reasons. And with the decline in the health of horse chestnut trees due to leaf miner moths and the bacterial disease bleeding canker, autumn conkers may become an increasingly rare sight.

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Book Reviews

Whether it’s a new release or an old classic, fact or fiction, there’s always time for a good book.

Tin Can Cook: 75 Simple Store-Cupboard Recipes – Jack Monroe Simple, wallet-friendly dishes that are delicious and nutritious? It seems too good to be true, but Jack Monroe seems to have succeeded. Her latest book puts canned food at the heart of every dish. Recipes include Rhubarb & Custard Pancakes, Sunshine Soup, Red Lentil and Mandarin Curry, and Creamy Crabby Pasta.

Most only contain a handful of ingredients and only take a few minutes to prepare, using ingredients you can pick up from the local shop.

Diary of a Somebody – Brian Bilston It’s difficult to describe this book. It’s part poetry, part diary, part love story, part crime novel.

Somehow, it all adds up to a very funny take on suburban life. If you struggle to find time to read, this could be the book for you, as it’s written as a series of short diary entries – perfect for dipping into each day when you have a few minutes to spare.

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Vox – Christina Dalcher In this dystopian tale, women are only allowed to speak 100 words a day. They’re also not allowed to read, have a job or, in fact, do very much at all other than look after their husband and children. But Dr Jean McClellan is given the chance to resume her research job and have the word limit lifted for both herself and her daughter, if she collaborates with the government. A real page-turner of a book that will appeal to fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Power.

Somebody I Used to Know: A Memoir – Wendy Mitchell Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 58. In her memoir, she talks about the reasons she sought a diagnosis, how she came to terms with it and the changes she’s made to her life. Somebody I Used to Know gives us an eye-opening insight into an illness that’s all too often whispered about behind closed doors. Perhaps surprisingly, the memoir is also brimming with optimism, hope and humour.

Good Omens – Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman The TV series has proven a hit, but it would be criminal to watch it without also reading the book. Crowley is a demon. Aziraphale is an angel. They’ve been good friends for a few thousand years. When they find out the apocalypse is coming and neither of the sides they represent want to stop it, the duo take it upon themselves to intervene. Hugely original, incredibly funny and, most of all, a truly entertaining story.

There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years – Mike Berners-Lee Want to play your part in protecting the planet? This book can help you decide which actions to take to make the most impact. (The answers may surprise you.)

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Ain’t no mountain high enough!....

It was a warm, cloudy day in the valley. Overnight the clouds had rolled in and looking up it was a murky day on the hill. With butterflies in my tummy and a great group of people with me, I was raring to go.

I love a challenge! If you type ‘challenge’ into Pinterest and it will come up with hundreds of ways to prove ourselves, to go further, save more, get stronger, be better. We seem to have an inbuilt need to achieve and be recognised for our accomplishments.

So when I was asked if I wanted to join the Surbiton Slimming World Golden Body Magic Challenge to climb Ben Nevis everything in me said ‘yes’! Within hours I had booked a plane ticket, time off work and a hotel room, I was committed. Next stop, to buy some boots, poles and a backpack. I was equipped, now I just needed to get fit if I was going to achieve the ambition of standing at the highest point in Great Britain. Ben Nevis, at 1345m, is like stacking 4 and a bit Shards on-top of each other.

I was a sporty child and wanted to be a PE teacher or policewoman. The summer before I was due to start training, my legs gave way and I was in a lot of pain.

My dream was shattered. After years of tests and different diagnoses; arthritis, ME, chronic fatigue, I was told I had Lupus, an autoimmune disease. I struggle with fatigue, chronic pain and depression.

In 2010 a car accident damaged my spine and I lost mobility and consequently gained a huge amount of weight, needing crutches or a wheelchair to get around and spending most of my time in bed. In 2013, encouraged by a new consultant, I began learning to walk without crutches, walking to one tree in Richmond Park and then to another. After a month of perseverance I

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was able to walk 100m unaided. I was overjoyed and a love of walking was rebirthed in me.

Walking around Richmond Park was the next goal, followed by the Thames Path half marathon, Boxhill and the Seven Sisters, all such fun experiences with my new Slimming World friends.

So with our sights set higher than the clouds, we set off along the rocky incline at the foot of Ben Nevis.

I felt fresh and happy, I wasn’t struggling for breath (as I had on my first Boxhill walk). Spirits were high and as a group we were well paced by our wonderful guides. The mountain was buzzing with different groups of people, all ages, leapfrogging each other as they rested and then pushed on. Already the early risers were making their decent, along with a few who had decided to give up.

Cheers of ‘come on Lily’ spurred me on as I caught up with the rest of the group, along with a handful of jelly babies for energy. A stunning waterfall marks the halfway point, a welcome rest and a quick bite of a bagel. The drizzle had soaked us all by this point but it was still warm so I kept my coat off, only to be eaten alive by midges.

The zigzags came next, along with coats, hats and gloves as the temperature dropped. These were brutal, steep rocky paths taking us closer to the top. Whilst at no point did I think of giving up, I did become my own cheerleader here as the gap widened between me and my fellow climbers.

After the ninth zigzag we had a reprieve from the boulders as our guides took us along a shaley path towards the summit. After five hours we made it, the top of Great Britain. I was elated having achieved my goal. The views were limited by the cloud cover but as I placed my hand on the cairn any clouds of self-doubt were eclipsed by the joy I felt.

Someone once said “if you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere!”.

These words are so true. Life is all about getting up again, dusting yourself down, learning from the lessons and then pushing on.

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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: 40 or more words Good: 33 words Fair: 28 words

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Veterinary Care

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Are you prepared to take your pet on holiday? he Pet Travel Scheme has allowed thousands of pets to travel in and out of the country with their owners for holidays to Europe.

Under the current arrangement dogs and cats that travel to the EU need a microchip, a rabies vaccination and Pets passport plus require a Vet check prior to returning to England for a parasite treatment to be given by a Vet. If we leave the EU with a deal there should be no changes to the current travel arrangements within Europe.

With the Brexit date approaching on the 31st October 2019 what does this mean for the Pet Travel Scheme if there is NO DEAL? If we leave with a NO DEAL then it is likely the requirements to travel from the UK to the EU with your pet will change. Those changes will depend on the status of the EU when we leave.

Currently there are 3 options for leaving under the Pet Passport Scheme. The UK could become an Unlisted, part 1 listed or part 2 listed country.

If we are unlisted (likely outcome of a NO DEAL) you must do the following in-order to travel to the EU and Ireland:

1.You must have your dog, cat or ferret microchipped and vaccinated against Rabies before it can travel. Your pet must have a blood sample taken at least 30 days after its last Rabies 32

vaccination (whether that’s a booster or initial vaccination).

2.Your Vet must send the blood sample to an EU-approved blood testing laboratory.

3.The results of the blood test must show a suitable Rabies antibody level.

You must wait 3 months from the date the successful blood sample was taken before you travel.

4.Your pet will be required to see a Vet for a parasite treatment given by a Vet prior to returning to the UK. If you have any questions regarding travelling with your pet after the 31st October 2019 then we recommend calling us for advice on 0208 399 6437 or going to www.gov.uk/guidance/pettravel-to-europe-after-brexit

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Socks is a handsome Ginger/White 5 year old, neutered boy who sadly has had to come into care. He was being beaten up by the cat next door to where he lived so he took it upon himself to move to a very large Garden Centre in the country.

Obviously this situation could not go on so he had to leave his wide open spaces and come to Cats Protection in order to be cared for properly and to find a new home.

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Socks is a very friendly and sociable cat who loves his food, and he would love nothing more than to be 'out and about’ again.

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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)

Top 5 Care Essentials for a Happy and Healthy Dog

Seeing your dog grow and thrive is one of life’s great rewards, but which are the most important areas when it comes to canine health? Here are five of the essentials: 1. Vaccinations Vaccinating your dog against life-threatening diseases such as distemper, parvo virus and leptospirosis prevents or reduces their potentially devastating effects. Your vet will let you know which vaccinations are required and whether any boosters are needed in the future.

2. Diet Dietary needs change during a dog’s lifetime, so

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He would love a large, safe garden and a family that have experience of owning a cat.

the calcium-rich foods you fed your puppy won’t be as suitable when they’re fully grown. By the time they reach old age fewer calories will be needed, and probably additional help to maintain bones and joints.

3. Exercise Exercise benefits body and mind and is one of the most important activities for your dog. Although the level of exercise depends on various factors, such as breed and age, the mental stimulation that exercise provides adds greatly to your dog’s health and happiness.

4. Worming, fleas and ticks Tapeworms and roundworms are common parasitic infestations in dogs. Regular worming is essential, therefore, and should ideally take place every three months. Don’t forget flea and tick treatments too, as prevention is much easier than cure in this respect.

5. Dental It’s advisable to start checking your dog’s teeth in puppyhood so they become used to the practice.

You can buy dog toothpaste and toothbrushes to make cleaning easier, but you also need to watch for signs of redness or inflammation of the gums.

www.pethealthinfo.org.uk/the-10-basics-of-caring-for-a-dog

By Ann Haldon

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We always use high-quality materials, ensuring our work will last, we don’t charge a call out fee and our quotes are free as well. For further details about our services and rates, please call our office or send us a quick email and we will answer any questions you may have.

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phone. (It’s proven an absolute hit with my seven and ten year old.)

The watch itself costs £69.99 and you’ll need to choose a rolling network plan, which costs from £10 a month. You can also customise the watch with different straps, which cost £7.50 each. See www. moochies.com.

Tech for Tweens

Kid-friendly technology that keeps you in control Child-friendly tablets With Amazon’s Kindle Fire, you can activate parental controls to limit how much screen time your child has, when they can use their tablet and what they can do on it. It’s also worth adding the YouTube Kids app, which filters out unsuitable content and allows you to cherry-pick the channels you’re happy for your child to watch.

Have an accident-prone child or just want extra peace of mind? It might be worth paying extra for the Amazon Fire Kids Edition tablet. It’s priced around £100 to £200 depending on the screen size and memory, but comes with a robust case and a two year quibble-free warranty. You also get a year’s subscription to Fire for Kids Unlimited (normally £3.99 a month), which gives your child access to thousands of age-appropriate apps, game,

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videos and books – see www. amazon.co.uk.

Smart watches Most children’s smart watches allow kids to take photos and play games. The Moochies watch also allows children to text and call people, but only those who’ve been approved by the parent. So, your child can call you to ask if they can go to a friend’s house after school, send a text message to their cousin and video call their granny, but they can’t call or text anyone you haven’t approved.

There are several pocket money apps and cards on the market The Moochies watch is ideal for children who are old enough for a bit more independence, but not quite old enough for their own

Pocket money apps If your child is old enough to go shopping on their own, you might want to look at getting them a prepaid debit card. There are several pocket money apps and cards on the market, including Go Henry, which allows you to transfer money to the card, decide how much your child can spend, and keep an eye on what they’re spending their money on.

You can also set them chores to earn extra money. So, for instance, you might set them the task of hoovering once a week to earn £2. Once they complete the task, you mark it as done on the parent app and the money is transferred from your account to theirs.

You can also set up savings goals and kids can choose to give a percentage of their pocket money to charity.

Go Henry costs £2.99 per child, per month at www. gohenry.com/uk. Similar schemes include Nimbl (£2.49 a month) and Osper (£2.50 a month).

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By Kate Duggan

Built in 1840, Glenmore House is a fine example of late Georgian architecture situated in the exclusive Surbiton conservation area adjacent to Claremont Gardens; a landscaped park providing the perfect backdrop for wedding photographs.

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

an ideal setting for your wedding ceremony with elegant 16th century reclaimed cathedral glass windows adding to the sense of occasion.

Every wedding we host is unique and our experienced, dedicated Wedding Co-ordinators ensure that your special day is one that you will remember forever. Glenmore House is licenced for civil ceremonies and can accommodate wedding parties from 25 to 140 guests.

Our fabulous Elizabethan Suite comprises of a magnificent double height ballroom featuring sparkling chandeliers, minstrel galleries and a sprung dance floor, adjoined by an exclusive, contemporary bar area.

Recently refurbished, all our rooms complement each other perfectly.

Our light and airy Tudor Rooms offer

With a very competitive room hire charge of just £300 for the private use of our Elizabethan Suite and a £200 hire fee for the use of our beautiful civil ceremony room, Glenmore House represents outstanding

value for money, setting us apart from the majority of extortionately priced wedding venues.

Your choice of wedding breakfast is prepared in-house by our brigade of award-winning chefs, who can boast culinary experience in some of the UK’s finest establishments including the Fat Duck in Bray. Our delicious food is created for you using the highest quality, fresh ingredients.

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

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Cinnamon Apple Slice A quick and easy tray-bake style cake that can be served warm or cold.

Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling | Makes 10-12 slices

Ingredients

350g cooking apples, peeled, cored and diced 1 tbsp lemon juice

50g granulated sugar 225g butter, softened 225g caster sugar

250g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder

2 tsp ground cinnamon 4 medium eggs

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Place the cooking apples, lemon juice and granulated sugar in a heavy-based pan. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved then simmer for 3-4 minutes until the apple has just softened. Leave to cool.

Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 23cm square shallow cake tin and line the base with baking paper.

Place the butter, caster sugar, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and eggs in a large bowl and, using a handheld electric mixer, beat together for 2-3 minutes until pale and creamy.

Spread half the cake mixture in the base of the lined cake tin. Drain off any excess liquid from the cooked apples then spoon them over the cake mixture in an even layer. Gently spread the rest of the cake mixture over the apple filling.

Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the cake has shrunk from the sides of the tin and springs back when pressed in the centre with your fingertips. Leave to cool in the tin for 15 minutes. Serve warm or cold, cut into slices and dusted with icing sugar.

If you prefer replace the cooked apples with two peeled, cored and diced eating apples – no need to cook them, just toss them in the lemon juice and use only 25g granulated sugar, then spoon onto the cake mixture.

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C.D Jennings & Sons Surbiton’s HighClass Class Surbiton’s Surbiton’ s High Traditional Family Traditional Family Butchers Butchers Meat of of the Highest Meat Highest Quality Quality from the Finest from Finest Sources Sources

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Pepper-Stuffed Mushrooms Stuffed mushrooms make a delicious and substantial vegetarian supper served with a mixed green salad or coleslaw and crusty bread.

Ready in: 35 minutes | Serves 4

Ingredients

8 Portabello mushrooms, wiped 2 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped

1 red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped

1 yellow pepper, deseeded and finely chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley, plus extra sprigs, to garnish

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Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6.

Remove the stalks from the mushrooms, roughly chop and set aside. Place the mushrooms cups in a small roasting tin and drizzle over half the olive oil. Roast for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the rest of the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 4-5 minutes. Add the chopped mushroom stalks and peppers and cook for a further 4-5 minutes, stirring, until tender. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and stir in the chopped parsley.

Divide the pepper mixture between the mushrooms.

Sprinkle over the dried mixed herbs. Return the roasting tin to the oven for a further 8-10 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden.

Serve immediately garnished with the parsley sprigs.

Top the baked mushrooms with a little crumbled feta cheese or a sprinkling of grated vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese if liked.

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Doosra Indian Restaurant Voted 5 Stars

Exec Chef Vinny tells us about their accomplishments & his first ever supper club

2019 has been an amazing year for us so far. Harden’s included us in their coveted restaurant guide with a distinction ‘Very High Quality Food’. Trip Advisor also awarded us with a ‘2019 Certificate of Excellence’ for maintaining a 5 star rating since we opened.

The secret to our success is simple; we cook home-style food! Fresh tomatoes & spinach feature more regularly in our curries; we also use good quality oil sparingly too; the result is a much lighter & fresher experience.

Many of our customers tell us that they love coming to Doosra because they don’t get that dreaded bloated feeling after a night out on the curries.

Ethical trading is at the heart of our brand. We only use free range meat & poultry sourced from British farms. A company called Good Energy sources all our electricity, which is from 100% renewable sources. Nearly all of our waste is recycled too.

Earlier in May, we invited our regulars to our first ever supper club. I felt so nervous before the event, the sheer thought of anyone criticising my culinary creations filled me with terror. Last minute I came up with a very cunning plan! I threw a curve ball in there to suppress any potential criticism; as soon as the diners were seated I announced that all profits would be donated to charity.

Charity to my rescue!

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We prepared an original 5 course world spice fusion menu. We kicked off with a Mexican style Bhel Puri, bits of smooth avocado, sweet corn, sharp tomatoes, shallots & crunchy cassava all tossed in a chilli lime & coriander butter sauce.

We followed with a couple of spinach, feta & pine nut samosas laced with a unique trio of spices.

The most eagerly awaited dish was up next, my signature dish Jhinga Mujjah, which translates to Prawn Ecstasy. The inspiration for this dish came from my love for a tasty Spanish dish called ‘gambas pil pil’; I had a vision to bond it with garlic, ginger, citrus and coriander. The result is fantastic trust me. The last of the mains was an ambitious endeavour: Tandoori duck jerk tikka, served in a carrot, habanero and orange curry sauce. Last but not least, for dessert we served up strawberry cheesecake kulfi.

I needn’t of worried, the evening was a huge success and to top it off we donated our profits to charity: we raised £300 to help Sanjay Makan, a Deliveroo cyclist reach his sponsorship target for Crisis, a homeless peoples’ charity and also gave to Cancer Research UK.

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Beauty Boosts Treats for your skin, hair and senses.

If your skin (like you) is feeling a bit ‘meh’ after your summer holiday, try Green People’s Beauty Boost Skin Restore, £21. The creators seem to have set themselves a challenge to see how many supercharged natural ingredients they can fit into one product.

There’s everything from shea butter and avocado to wakame (a type of seaweed), aloe, rosemary and evening primrose.

Skin instantly feels much softer, plumper and fresher. Mine still felt better 24 hours later. It’s an intensive treatment to use once or twice a week, and a little goes a long way, so the 50ml bottle should last for months. It also smells amazing as it’s scented with calming essential oils such as ylang ylang, mandarin and lavender. Perfect for before bed or when you feel like a bit of an aromatherapy treat, see www. greenpeople.co.uk.

If you’re in the market for a new day cream, Tamaar Skincare’s new Rejuvenate Advanced Natural Anti-Ageing

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Cream Complex could be just what you’re looking for. The hero ingredient is a date palm extract called D’Orientine, which has been clinically proven to boost collagen by up to 28% and improve the skin’s natural defence systems. The cream also includes turmeric root extract (an anti-inflammatory that promotes healing), aloe vera, rose hip oil, argan oil and other plant-based ingredients.

It’s packed with antioxidants, vitamins and other goodies.

The cream absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling softer and more hydrated. My skin loves it. It’s £47 at www. tamaarskincare. com.

Planning a last minute getaway or trying to cut down on your plastic?

Try a shampoo bar. While they were quite hard to get hold of a couple of years ago, they’ve grown in popularity considerably, and it’s easy to see why. A shampoo bar will last several times longer than a bottle of shampoo. There’s less plastic waste, and the bars are easy to transport.

I’ve been trialling The Shine Bar, which lathers well, leaves hair feeling clean and shiny, and has a pleasant citrus fragrance. It also comes

in a handy metal storage tin, so is ideal for taking to the gym or for travelling. The Shine Bar costs £9.50 from www.shineshampoobars. co.uk. Alternatively, try Lush, The Natural Soap Company or www.ethicalsuperstore.co.uk for other shampoo bars.

Regular readers will know I’m a fan of Weleda’s Skin Food.

I’m in good company, as it’s also beloved by celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Adele and Julia Roberts. The eco-brand has recently released a Skin Food Body Butter, £18.95, which is every bit as good as I was hoping and perfect for uber-dry skin. It’s very rich but absorbs quickly and really ‘feeds’ the skin with cocoa butter, shea butter, calendula, chamomile and other nourishing natural ingredients.

See www.weleda.co.uk.

Keep that summer feeling going as long as possible, with a colourful nail polish.

Jolly Good by Butter London is a rich, cheerful coral that suits most skin tones.

Its chip resistant formula is supposed to keep your nails looking salon-worthy for up to 10 days. It costs £15 at www. lookfantastic.com.

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By Kate Duggan

TALKING OF TRAINS IS STEAMING AGAIN!

The regular weekly meetings of Trains resume on Wednesday 18th September at 7pm in the Library Hall of Surbiton Library.

The programme has a wide variety of topics as diverse as the Railways of Derbyshire area and rail preservation in France!

We also welcome a senior Rail Freight manager for an overview of freight on Britain's railways from the 19th to the 21st century. The highlight of the year is sure to be the Christmas Evening when senior rail manager and author Chris Green returns with his take on the major changes facing Britain's railways.

The first meeting is free and then it is just £50 covering all of the 20 meetings.

Details of the full programmes can be found on www.talkingoftrains.co.uk

ENCORE SINGING GROUP

We are an enthusiastic and friendly ‘not for profit’ music group, all levels of ability, keen to share and explore musicianship under the superb tutelage of Dr Charles MacDougall, award winning international tenor and one of the foremost classical vocal coaches and choral directors in the UK. We seek only the best! www.charlesmcdougall.co.uk Meeting @ Surbiton Hill Methodist Church (Primary Room) Ewell Road, Surbiton, Mondays 10.00am-12 noon (term time).

Pop in for free taster or contact Liz gillyvor@ hotmail.com/ 02082415513. You will be made most welcome and are guaranteed much fun.

Deadlines for submitting new artwork for forthcoming issues of A Berrylands Companion Sept 8th for October issue 8th Oct for November issue 8th Nov for Dec/January issue 8th Jan for February issue 8th Feb for March issue 8th March for April issue 8th April for May issue 8th May for June issue June 8th for July/Aug issue Aug 8th for September issue For more information call Karen on 020 8274 0096 or send an email to

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TOLWORTH

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOUR

FUN DAY

An opportunity to meet your neighbours and local community groups

SATURDAY 14TH SEPT • 12-4 PM ST GEORGE'S CHURCH CENTRE, HAMILTON AVENUE, KT6 7PT

Keep up to date with our superb sister Music Festival with Arts workshops @www. surbitonsalons.com The best professional performers on your doorstep! Our hosts, The CornerHOUSE Community Arts Centre, could not have been more welcoming.

Look out for the Christmas salon.

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Abbey Road: a Musical Icon Turns Fifty Amidst a flourishing vinyl revival, in the last few years, many famous ‘60s albums have turned fifty. But few are as iconic as the one celebrating its fiftieth on 26th September 2019: Abbey Road, one of the bestknown albums by George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr (otherwise known as the Beatles).

The album was named after the recording studios where its tracks (and, in total, 190 of the Beatles’ 210 songs) were recorded. The studios were already famous in their own right as the world’s first purpose-built recording

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studios and the place where EMI engineer Alan Blumlein patented stereo in the 1930s.

Sir Edward Elgar himself conducted a performance of Land of Hope & Glory at the 1931 opening ceremony.

Abbey Road was the Beatles’ eleventh studio album and their final album to be recorded, although Let it Be, consisting of earlier recordings, was released later alongside the film of the same. Its cover has become almost as famous as its songs, with its iconic and much-duplicated photo of the band walking across the zebra crossing near the studio entrance in London

NW8. It was the first Beatles album without either their name or the album title on the front.

Songs on the album included:

Come Together: Banned by the BBC because its mention of Coca-Cola fell foul of their product placement ban.

Something: Frank Sinatra later recorded this song by Harrison and performed it live, describing it as “the greatest love song ever written,” but also, embarrassingly, as his favourite “Lennon and McCartney composition.”

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Maxwell’s Silver Hammer: Only McCartney, who wrote the song, liked it; he got the word ‘patasphysics’ from writer Alfred Jarry, who defined pataphysics as the “science of imaginary solutions”.

Octopus’s Garden: Written by Ringo Starr, after the captain of Peter Sellers’ yacht told him how octopuses build ‘gardens’ made of stones and shiny objects from the sea bed.

Here Comes the Sun: Written by George Harrison while sitting in Eric Clapton’s garden.

She Came in Through the Bathroom Window: Inspired by an incident

UK chart in total. It was successful in the US too, spending eighty three weeks in their charts, eleven of those at number one. Sadly, though, behind the scenes, tensions between the group members and between the band and their management had grown insurmountable during its recording. 20th August 1969, when the band congregated to finalise Abbey Road, was to be the last time all the Beatles came together in a studio, and none of them attended the premiere of their documentary, Let it Be, in May 1970. It was over.

when a fan climbed in to McCartney’s house via the bathroom window.

Golden Slumbers: Some of the lyrics were based on ‘Cradle Song’ from Thomas Dekker’s Patient Grissel, which McCartney spotted on the piano at his father’s home.

Her Majesty: Mistakenly placed twenty seconds after the track ‘The End’ on the studio tape, it became erroneously known as the album’s ‘hidden’ track.

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Losing Influence

by Sir Edward Davey MP

s our country faces a grave political crisis, please excuse me for writing about Brexit again.

Given I’m writing this in early August, I’m not going to speculate on what might happen when Parliament returns. I only hope Parliament is not by-passed, as that would do untold damage to our democracy – far worse than allowing people the chance to vote on Brexit again, which is, by definition, democratic.

Instead I wanted to share a different perspective on Brexit– from my own personal experience of having represented our country as a UK Minister for 5 years at many European Councils.

European Councils - relationships

Let me start by explaining what a European Council is – and what happens at them.

European Councils are where elected Ministers from each EU Government meet to discuss a policy. I was involved for 2 years on Councils discussing the EU’s Trade and Single Market policies – and then for 3 years on Councils discussing Energy and Climate Change.

These Councils are the most significant decision-making bodies in the European Union – more powerful than the Commission or the European Parliament. They are more powerful because either one Government alone can stop a decision, or on some issues, just a few Governments together can stop a decision.

Interestingly, when I wanted to get something done, my first phone calls were never to Brussels and the Commission. They were always to my counterpart Ministers in Berlin or Paris.

For the most part, European Councils are boring.

Twenty-eight Ministers sitting round a table to discuss fairly uncontentious if important issues – for example, I was involved in talks on the successful EU-Korea Free Trade agreement and measures to develop the digital single market.

In all my many Ministerial meetings, the UK never lost a vote. Most countries agreed with us. And largely the UK led the whole EU-wide agenda. To our huge benefit.

And although the formal meetings were boring and predictable, you could get fantastic work done in the informal meetings you had with other Ministers. These meetings could be ultra short – “brush bys” – or last 5 minutes – “in the margin” meetings – or be significant bilateral meetings, over coffee or lunch.

At such informal meetings, you might be representing a British firm that was having problems in Romania, or you might be testing the opinion of the Germans on a climate change policy you had. Or you might listening to the concerns of the Slovenian Minister about something affecting their country. A myriad of things.

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And because we were all part of the same club – the EU - meetings were friendly, efficient and almost always productive.

Above all, you developed good working relationships with other Ministers – and your civil servants and diplomats did likewise with their counterparts.

Influence matters, relationships matter

Such relationship-building can be vital for getting things done in politics – just as it is in so many walks of life.

Relationships are core to having real influence.

But if you leave the club. If you leave the table. If our country’s Ministers aren’t regularly putting Britain’s case or the case of British firms and individuals to Ministers from other countries – especially in the informal, friendly ways I experienced.

Then there’s no doubt – Britain’s influence will be reduced. In countless areas that matter.

Take three areas I was involved with.

Influencing climate change policy, not just for the UK but also the 27 other EU countries.

Influencing standards and regulations for the electric vehicles of the future single market in cars.

Influencing European policies that can make our world safer – like policies that affect Europe’s relationship with Putin’s Russia.

The climate emergency needs our Government to work with other countries, to get them to take more dramatic action, but leaving the EU club makes that more difficult.

It would be a huge shame because, when I was the UK’s Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, I succeeded in raising Europe’s targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions, by talking and working for over 2 years in European Councils.

With electric vehicles changing the world’s car industry, it’s vital for Britain’s huge automotive industry that we lead on new regulatory standards. At one European Council for Energy Ministers, I was able to shape a regulation on vehicle emissions standards to take into account the needs of Jaguar Land Rover, so rules weren’t inadvertently made that would have lost Britain jobs and exports.

And when Putin annexed the Crimea and fermented conflict in eastern Ukraine, Britain led the debate on a new EU Energy Security policy, to reduce the amount of coal, gas and oil European countries imported from Russia, thus reducing money flowing into the Kremlin’s coffers, so they couldn’t spend so much on their military.

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Events in August

24-26th Nottinghill Carnival 25-26th: Hampton Court Palace Food Festival 25-27th: Kingston Big Summer Market in the Ancient Market Place 26th Late Summer Bank Holiday

Events in September:

Until 14th: BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall with Proms in the Park on the final evening.

Until 29th: State Rooms at Buckingham Palace open until 29th September Until 30th: Totally Thames Festival 1st: Kingston Carnival, town centre, processions starts at Guildhall at noon. Stalls &

entertainment in the Ancient Market Place and throughout the town centre.

2nd: Organ Donation Week; Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week 5th: Kingston & District Philatelic Society talk & display by Michael Pitt-Payne 6th: National Read a Book Day; Heritage Open Days 8th: London Duathlon, Richmond Park

Deadline date for submission for October edition of A Berrylands Companion magazine 9-15th: World Para Swimming Allianz Championships at London Aquatic Centre 13-15th: The Handmade Festival at the Green opposite Hampton Court Palace.

14th: The Great River Race, 330 boats race for 21.6 miles from Isle of Dogs to Ham House.

Open House Weekend, Free access to over 800 public buildings and private houses,

churches, museums and schools. Tours, guided walks. www.openhouselondon.org.uk

Visit The Guildhall & Magistrates’ Court 12pm, Visit Kingston Library & Art Gallery

3pm(also 21st) Both Free.

14-16th: Visit Kingston Quaker Centre, KT1 2PT: Saturday 10.00-16.00; Sunday 13.30-16.00;

Monday 13.30-16.00. Tour a sustainable modern building & view an exhibition how

Quakers make a contribution to economicprogress & social thinking in Britain.

Tiny Dancers’ Family Rave at Arthur Cotterell Theatre, Kingston College 2-4pm. £7 kids,

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Sonore! will be giving its next concert at 7.30pm at St Andrew’s Church, Maple Road,

Surbiton and will be performing works by Schubert, Mozart and Kodaly. Tickets: £15,

(£13 concession) £2 discount with advance purchase. Under 18s free. www.wegottickets.

com/event475476 or call: 020 8390 1229 23rd: Autumn Equinox - Autumn begins 28th: Battersea Pet Memory Walk, 5k walk at Hatchlands Park, Guildford. To raise funds for

Battersea Dog & Cats Home. Register: www.battersea.org.uk Adults £15 under 18’s free.

All adults to raise £100 minimum sponsorship.

Kingston College Open Events 10-2pm; Kingston University Open Events 10-5pm 29th: Pearly Kings & Queens’ Harvest Festival at Guildhall Yard, London. Free.

27th: MacMillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning check:www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee;

World Heart Day 28th: Surbiton Festival starts at 10am. Parade starts 12 noon at St Andrew’s Church, along St Andrew’s Road, and Victoria Road finishing in Claremont Gardens.

Stalls, music and events.

1-31 October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month; International Walk to School Month; Lupus Awareness Month; National Cholesterol Month; Black History Month; Stoptober Month; National Home Security Month; Eczema Awareness Month.

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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 Ballet In Surbiton: at St Andrews & St Marks School, Maple Road, Surbiton. Royal Academy of Dance Exams and Classical Ballet. Next term starts 14th September For info: Tel: 020 8398 2460/6140, Em: balletinsurbiton@aol.com www. balletinsurbiton.co.uk 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.

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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.

Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.00pm Phone or text: 07598 910797. Email: listeningcafe@ thefircrofttrust.org Buses 71, 465, K1, K4.

Free Healing Meditation Workshop for Stress & Anxiety: 08.00 Sundays at the Outdoor Gym in Alexandra Recreation Ground, June - August. For more information on what to bring & to sign up, go to: www.georgiemacs.com Hope in Depression: Free course that educates &equips adults & their supporters, with tools & proven tips about how to cope better with depression & anxiety. It runs once a week for 6 weeks, start: 1st Oct at 7.30pm term time. For information about subjects covered contact Christ Church, Surbiton Hill, email: office@ccsurbiton.org or call 020 8390 7215 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, 7.4510.15pm. 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 Richard Mayo Centre Eden Street, at 2pm. New members welcome. Talks, outings and tea and coffee.

For more info: Contact Diane Double, Tel: 07762 663 483/020 8397 5084, email: kingstonpensionersforum@hotmail.co.uk

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What’s On/Local Events 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 See diary entries for events.

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 over 60s at Berrylands Christian Centre, King Charles Road. Friday 10.15 mid September to June. Come & try first, FREE first class. Then £5.50 plus refreshments, join anytime. Call Mary, 01483 284 716 or maryedwards77s@gmail.com 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 Open Door: A friendship group aimed mainly at seniors, meeting in the lounge at Christ Church from 2.15-4.00pm on alternate Thursdays: 5th & 19th September.

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.

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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 18th 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). Folk dance for Fun, Fitness & Friends. New members always welcome.

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Surbiton & District Historical Society

Tues 3rd Sept: Ms Julie F Chandler will give an illustrated lecture on “The Great Stink” Tues 1st Oct: Mr Matthew Bowman will give a lecture on “The Tale of Owen Tudor” Tues 5th Nov: Mr Mike Brown gives a lecture on “Christmas on the Homefront” Tues 19th Nov: Afternoon Meeting, 2pm. Mr Keith Hathaway will present a lecture on “The Arbiter of Taste - Lord Burlington & Chiswick House in the 18thC” 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

Thurs 12th Sept: John Phillip will talk on the early history of Whitehall, Cheam.

Thurs 10th Oct: Recent Finds from Surrey.

Dr Simon Maslin, Surrey Finds Liaison Office, Portable Antiquities Scheme.Please also bring along your own local finds and Simon will be happy to take a look at them.

Thurs 14th Nov: A talk on ‘The Churchyard at Petersham’ by Dr Helen Chittock Thurs 12th Dec meeting will include the AGM, preceding the Christmas celebrations 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. Visitors will be asked for £3 donation towards expenses. http://www.kingstonarchaeology.com/

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Surbiton & District Bird Watching Society Sept 17th: Ashley Grove: “Wonderful Winter Wildlife” Oct 15th: AGM followed by Guest Speaker Nov 19th: Andrew Cleave: Birds & Wildlife of Northern India Outings: Sun 8th Sept: Langstone Harbour, Hants. All Day, cars. Tel: Paul Spencer 020 8397 3770 Sun 22nd Sept: Dungeness, Kent, all day, cars.

Tel:Thelma Caine 01372 468 432 Sun 6th Oct: Two Tree Island, Kent, all day, cars. Tel: Ruth Shinebaum 01920 466 518 Please note that it is imperative to phone the leader to confirm participation, arrange time and meeting place and/or pre-arrange lifts.

Meetings are held 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Main Hall, Surbiton Library at 8pm.

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Kingston upon Thames Society 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 September to November.

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

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.

Oct 16th: Kieron Thoms will talk about the work his consultancy company, ‘Create Streets’ did for the Council, producing a report on the future of the Malden Centre and Cocks Crescent site in New Malden.

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