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elcome to the November/December edition of Inside Magazine, the local magazine for Chingford and Highams Park.

I was thinking of buying a thing recently. Naturally, I bought What Thing (the monthly magazine for buyers of things) to decide which thing to get. The analysis was good but the verdict seemed a tad non-committal, so I turned to the internet, that vault of unasked-for opinion.

Well, there’s CompareTheThing, ThingsCompared, ConfusedAboutThings, ThingSupermarket. So much to choose from. But, as it happens, I used to be really good at comparing… well… things. When I was only six, I successfully compared several sets of Lego. And I’ve been comparing things ever since. Most recently, I compared my life to that of some of my more successful friends.

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And back to the original dilemma. What did I end up buying? Why, not a thing.

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DICTIONARIES or Latin, literally and lager STORY: DAVID YOUNG

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really useful joke, which always goes down well, is to call out to someone, a gardener or a painter, “Oi, mate, missed a bit!” You’d be surprised at the number of good friends I’ve made this way. I like to think that someone played this joke on the person who wrote the first English dictionary. Just as he (or she) got to the end, zygote or something, and as he (or she) prepared to put down their quill, someone snuck up and said, “Oi, mate, missed a bit. You forgot aardvark!”

How hilarious. They’d have to start over!

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SAMUEL JOHNSON But to find out whether this happened, we need to examine the history of the dictionary. My personal history started at age five, when, for Christmas, instead of the expected gift of some lego-based action-man meccano thing, I was given a dictionary. I did a good job at hiding my disappointment. “Why, papa,” I said. “How delightful! A list of long words with their etymology! Whooppee!” My younger brother, who’d been given his very first book of logarithms, did not help. He decided to ruin my present by telling me the end. FYI, spoiler alert, it’s ‘zythum’, an ancient Egyptian beer, which was of little interest to a five-year-old. I mainly drank lager.

So who wrote the first English dictionary? And why? Who was it that first thought they needed a list of words, in careful alphabetical order, complete with definition, etymology and a guide to pronunciation that often includes the bizarre back-to-front ‘e’ – the schwa – Ə – pronounced uh, as in “uh, what’s a schwa?”

Turns out, the whole thing starts with a dispute over plagiarism. Not a thrilling stand-off, and up there with privet hedge disputes as unlikely candidate for feature film epic, although the spinoff ‘Dude, You Stole My Lexicon’ may have legs.

By the 18th century, there were word-lists for other languages. They were called glossaries, and the word dictionary was only coined for a book to help with Latin diction. English word-books did

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It remains the authoritative exist, though. In 1604, Richard dictionary of English. But even Cawdrey produced A Table something as academic and Alphabeticall (that means donnish as the OED follows alphabetical table, by the the changes of our fluid way). It, and the many similar language. books that followed, were highly unreliable and not very You know how people misuse thorough. The time was right the word ‘literally’? Well it for a really good dictionary to literally drives me up the wall. be put together.

The word has recently had its definition in the OED altered.

In 1656, Thomas Blount As well as its original produced Glossographia. It meanings of ‘exactly’ or ‘in a listed over 10,000 words with literal sense’, which would their history and etymology. In involve me actually going up a 1658, Edward Phillips wall, ‘literally’ can now be used produced A General as ‘emphasis or to express Dictionary. It was remarkably strong feeling’. The editors similar to Glossographia. And revise and update every three thus began perhaps the months, paying mind to the greatest feud in the history of changes of usage brought dictionaries. The two refused about by our modern world. to speak to one another. One New words include worstest can hardly imagine the and post-truth. The latter of tension in etymological circles, these is literally the worstest. which are probably like cockThere – the history of fighting pits at the best of dictionaries, literally in a times. When two etymologists nutshell. I just hope that I clash, the whole world BLOUNT'S GLOSSOGRAPHIA didn’t miss a bit. shudders. A shudder, incidentally, is defined as an instance of vibrating.

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In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes In this first of a two-part article on estate planning we will take a brief look at some of the main allowances and techniques used to reduce inheritance tax, or ‘IHT’.

In a short article, we can only briefly touch on each issue and with each there are many intricacies to be considered. Only individual advice can establish if something is appropriate to you.

Inheritance tax is a one-off tax paid on the value of an estate (i.e. your assets) over £325,000, the current ‘nilrate band’. The Net estate, after deducting exemptions, reliefs and nil-rate band is taxed at 40% (or 36%, if 10% or more of your net estate is left to charity). Residential nil-rate band – available when a residence is passed on death to direct descendants i.e. a child (including a step-child, adopted or foster child) of the deceased and their lineal descendants. Buy-to-Lets do not qualify. This is currently £100,000 increasing to £175,000 by 2021. On estates over £2 million there is a taper to reduce this allowance. Inherited Allowances – the unused balance of either of the above ‘bands’ can be passed to a spouse. On the

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second death of a couple the total allowance will be £1 million (by 2021). Gifts – you may not have to pay IHT on your assets if you give them away. Certain gifts are IHT free; gifting excess income being one of the lesser known IHT free areas. Generally, larger gifts are known as ‘potentially exempt transfers’ and the better known ‘7-year rule’ applies to these. Reliefs – there are number of reliefs and allowances that apply to businesses (you own, or have shares in) and Business Property Relief (BPR) is an area commonly used by clients when putting together an IHT strategy.

Other reliefs can apply to specialist assets e.g.

Agricultural Property Relief, Woodland Relief, and Heritage assets. Specialist advice is necessary if planning is undertaken in these areas.

In our next article, we will look at the more commonly used strategies of Trusts, Pensions and Life Assurance, and the role they can play in reducing IHT. If you would like to arrange a free initial consultation to discuss your estate planning or to look at any other financial needs, please contact either Jeff Bradley or Chris Haigh, Chartered Financial Planners at DGS Independent Financial Planners Limited on 020 8524 8521.

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THE ALLOTMENTS – ‘OUR LITTLE WORLD’

STORY: SOFIA SARTORI IMAGES: SOFIA SARTORI

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etween family gatherings, endless cups of tea and crops ranging from runner beans to strawberries, pumpkins to potatoes, clearly there is much that occurs within the allotments of the Chingford and Waltham Forest area. Not only are the allotments the perfect places for the avid gardener, but they also present the opportunity for a group of people who share a common interest to form their own little community: “our little world”. The allotments provide the means to grow delicious food, as well as being a positive and beneficial activity for the environment.

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trees: the list goes on. For some members of this community, the produce grown here has become a significant part of their lives. “I have not bought potatoes in twenty-five years. I grow everything I need”. But what encouraged, not only this hobby, but this opportunity for physical activity and socialising? Members John Bailey and Primo Sartori have shared tea and gardening expertise here for the past 15 years, with other members such as Nigel Stothard more recently joining the community. No matter the length of time, these eager gardeners share this as a common hobby, and work together to keep their little environment at the best it can possibly be.

Plot owner Chris states, “I used to grow my own vegetables in the garden when I lived in the country. I liked growing things myself”. The Seventies encouraged a self-sufficiency movement, popularised by the famous sitcom, ‘The Good Life’, which is why the allotments are so appealing to those both with previous experience of growing their own crops, as well as those who have had an interest but never been able to do so in their own homes. The allotments provide all the outdoor space needed for this pastime. Being out in the open air as opposed to being confined to a sweaty gym is surely a more appealing form of exercise, not to mention the tea breaks that a gym class certainly would not allow.

There is more that occurs here than simply growing and harvesting various vegetables, “this is a social gathering as well as a pastime.” The set-up is as follows; each member is able to own as many plots as they would like, provided there are plots available for them to expand on their own. The “bunker”, as it is known, now a place to store harvested vegetables, machinery and tools, but was once a street air raid shelter during the Second World War. A small yet important part of the history of the E4 and Waltham Forest area.

Now it contains bathroom facilities, electricity and storage, but the foundations of the shelter remain as they were during the war. Finally, the plot owners have worked together to transform an

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Still there’s more. A summer barbecue as well as a Guy Fawkes bonfire are yet more opportunities for the members of the allotment to come together with their families and friends, an opportunity to celebrate all their hard work within the allotment.

Food, wine and above all, good company at each of these organised events. With Bonfire Night fast approaching, these plot holders are busy planning with friends and family whose responsibility it will be to supply the tea bags, the wood to burn on the fire and the sparklers.

Growing fruits and vegetables, physical exercise as well as being part of such a welcoming group of people, the allotments within the E4 and Waltham Forest area provide the means for each of these. If you are interested in becoming a member of this community, then visit the Waltham Forest website (www.walthamforest.gov.uk/ content/allotments) for details of pricing and membership fees. It is an environment to be practical, creative and active. As described by some of the plot owners themselves, “it is a little jewel of peace and quiet, of nice people,” a fine addition to the E4 area.

JOHN BAILEY available plot into a communal area, now enough room for them all to take a seat after a lot of hard work, the perfect location for “a cup of tea and a laugh.”

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St Edmund’s Halls, Chingford Mount Road, E4 8JL Traditional Christmas Market with stalls and sideshows.

Afternoon Tea served on Friday and Lunches served on Saturday. Come and visit Father Christmas and pick up some pre-Christmas bargains.

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Sunday 3rd December.

10.30am - 5.00 pm At Motorpoint,1, Lea Valley Road, Chingford, LONDON. E4 7PX FREE ENTRY & FREE 'ROLLER DISCO' ( skates provided ) Kid's Go Kart Rides ( fee payable) Live Music, Santa's Grotto, Kid's Rides, Food Stalls, Festive Licensed Bar (inc Mulled Wine) Xmas Gifts, Crafts, Books, Beauty Products, Jewellery, Toys, Tombolas & loads more For more info please contact: Irene Bull 020 8559 4500 irenebull@hotmail.co.uk www.chingfordvillagefestival.info

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Saturday December 16th, 7.30pm. Chingford Parish Church, The Green, Chingford E4 7PF. The 35th Annual Grand Christmas Concert Popular seasonal music for Choirs, orchestra and audience Chingford Parish Church Choirs The Chingford Singers Chingford Sinfonia Forward half of building £18.00 (Concessions £16.00).

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How to recognise secure sites; online scams; safety; different programmes and apps and their uses. You can also bring your questions with you for discussion. 4th January 2018 10.30am- 2018 12.30pm, 2.5 hours Presentation, Cost £5 Age UK Waltham Forest, 58 Hall Lane, Chingford E4 8EU, telephone 0208 558 5512 info@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk

READING BOOKS ON DIGITAL DEVICES

Love to read? Like to try ereaders? This is your chance to experience using digital devices – we will show you the differences between the two market leaders (Kindles and Kobos) and useful features such as the adjustable text size and lighting so you can see on a glare-free screen on a sunny day.

We will also show you to how to use the free downloadable apps on an android tablet and how to download books from the Amazon and Kobo catalogue and from the local authority library. 4th January 2018 10.00am-12.30pm, cost 2.5 hours Practical hands-on Course, cost £5.00 Age UK Waltham Forest, 58 Hall Lane, Chingford E4 8EU, telephone 0208 558 5512 info@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk

SKYPE FOR BEGINNERS

Skype allows you to make free video and voice calls to anywhere in the world. Works on any computer, phone or tablet. We demonstrate it working and you get the chance to practice by communicating with fellow classmates in another room. The course covers all the basics of setting up and using Skype. If your device is portable and you bring it along we will help you set it up. 18th and 25th January 2018 10.00am-12.30pm, 5 hours over two weeks. Practical hands-on Course, cost £12.50 Age UK Waltham Forest, 58 Hall Lane, Chingford E4 8EU, telephone 0208 558 5512 info@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk

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CONCERT

Saturday January 20th, 2018 2.30pm. Chingford Parish Church, The Green, Chingford E4 7PF (note early start time) ‘Music for 4,6,8 & 12 hands on two pianos!’ played by Terence Atkins, Jonathan Marten, Tim Gibson, Thomas Primrose, Nicholas Reading and John Rippin.

Tickets available at the door; £12.00; concessions £10.00; under 15s £5.00.

All proceeds from this concert will again be donated to East Anglia's Children's Hospices.

WHERE’S MY STUFF?

I just saved a file; where is it now? Is it in the cloud, or on my phone or tablet, or just in my computer (and if so how on earth do I find it there?). How do I move or copy it to or from other devices like cameras or memory sticks? 25th January 2018, 10.00am-12.30pm, 2.5 hours Presentation, cost £5 Age UK Waltham Forest, 58 Hall Lane, Chingford E4 8EU, telephone 0208 558 5512 info@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk

MANAGING MY DIGITAL PHOTOS

This session looks at how digital photos are stored on cameras, computers, tablets and other devices and then shows how you can move the photos from place to place.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS problem. The techniques demonstrated will also be useful for managing other digital data such as music, documents, and videos.

Although the session touches on cloud storage, its focus is on using a PC’s hard disk as the main storage location 1st February 2018, 10.00am12.30pm, 2.5 hours Presentation, cost £5 Age UK Waltham Forest, 58 Hall Lane, Chingford E4 8EU, telephone 0208 558 5512 info@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk

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ONGOING BUCKHURST HILL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FREE LED WALKS FOR Monday 5th February, 2018 Mr. Mike Abel – Vegetable OLDER ADULTS. Growing. Venue: St. James’ United Reformed Church, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NG. Admission Free entry for members , £1. nonmembers. Refreshments.

Time: 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. For more information please contact the Chairman: Mrs. Maureen Briggs – email: mbriggs@uwclub.net or ring 0208 504 8436.

Living Streets the UK Charity for everyday walking is organising FREE led walks in your area.

We’re happy to walk with you as a group or invite you to one of our existing walks. Nearest one is Fridays at 11.15 at Barkingside Park. Contact Patricia Edeam telephone 07714 616 599 or patricia.edeam@livingstreets.org.uk

Free space for local charities and non-profit making organisations.

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