Denham August 18 by In and Around Publishing

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In and Around Denham Wow! The kid’s are off school, everyone’s going away on their holidays and the sun is still shining. Just how quickly is this year flying by? Inspired by (or should I say envious of) Sammy and Summer’s seaside holiday, I made the quickest ever holiday booking online, so that’s me off to Portugal again next month. The sudden realisation that if I didn’t do something, the year would have passed by and I would still be sitting in my office working. Being self employed really does require a lot of self discipline, not just in terms of putting in the hours and avoiding the temptation to go out and enjoy the lovely weather, but also to actually plan to take time out and stop working for a while. Having spoken with a number of self employed people, this seems to be a common problem - achieving some sort of work/Life balance. Unlike a 9-5 job, there will never be enough hours in the day, there will never be a clear desk and empty inbox and there will never be nothing to do. After nearly 13 years, I’m accepting that and taking the time out anyway .. Now where’s that sunlounger? Until next month... Angela & Sammy

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Interiors: Wonder Walls 10 Wasps: The Facts 12 Short Story: Stanley’s Toenails 14 Pets: What your rabbit needs 15 Wildlife Zone 16 Health: Eat to boost your mood 17 Karen Munro: Careers 18 Mark My Words 20 Beauty: Staying safe in the sun 22 The history of surrealism 24 Health: There’s an app for that! 26 Coffee Break Puzzles 28 RSPCA Rehoming Appeal 34 Citizens Advice Bureau 36 Useful Telephone Numbers 36 Puzzle Solutions 37 Gardening: Daisy Daisy 38 Wordsearch 39 Motoring: The best convertibles for under £2K 40 Home Products: Coastal Chic 44 Parenting: Bringing a pet into your family 48 How to manage the cost of entertaining the kids 50 Children’s Puzzle Page 52 Gardening: Lethal Leatherjackets 54 Clubs, Groups & Classes 56, 58 & 60

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Ashford Kitchens & Interiors was founded by Richard & Tracey Flower in 1984. The company continues as a successful family-owned and run business with two large & inspiring showrooms in the High Street of Ashford, Middlesex and Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire.

possible and that you are delighted with the end result. Our specialist installers have many years experience and can cover all aspects including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, gas, tiling, flooring and plastering. We are particularly proud of the quality of our fitters and their workmanship and of course all installations come complete with the relevant Part P electrical or Gas Safety Richard & Tracey's son Stephen joined the company in certification. 2010 followed by his wife Grace and their brother in law Guy. Following the success of their Ashford Show- Our Customers Matter room the second showroom in Farnham Common opened in April 2014. Alongside their dedicated, long- Being a local, family run business we genuinely care standing and knowledgeable team, Ashford Kitchens that our customers receive the best possible service remains a true local, friendly, family-run business with and are happy with their experience from the moment you step into the showroom. We pride ourselves on high standards and attention to detail. our customer service, and our teams friendly and proWhat We Do fessional approach. We pride ourselves on offering a complete design and fully project managed installation service for kitchens, bedrooms and home offices, utilising high quality cabinetry from leading British manufacturers and a vast range of appliances, specialised worktops, glass splashbacks, flooring, tiles and lighting. We also offer kitchens on a supply only basis if required. Specialist Installation Delivering and installing your kitchen, bedroom or home office should be timely, efficient and most importantly stress-free for you. With this in mind, our highly experienced, professional installers and craftsmen will ensure that they are as efficient, tidy and timely as 32

We make every effort to make things right from day one, so that you will be delighted with the end result. We welcome you to visit our showrooms where you can start your experience with us. There is always one of our helpful team on hand to show you around and give you more information. Ashford Kitchens & Interiors is at 85, Church Road, Ashford, Middlesex and The Parade, The Broadway, Farnham Common.

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ing / late evening, when they will not burn their paws on the pavement or be at increased risk of heatstroke.

Lucky

Looking for loving homes Lucky Lucky doesn’t feel as if he’s living up to his name right now, after being given up for rehoming through no fault of his own. At six years old, this very handsome boy is desperate to start afresh in a peaceful, loving home ideally without young children or other pets. A nice garden to explore and chill out in would be much appreciated. Lucky is such a friendly boy, who loves attention and will make a pawsome companion. Could you bring the luck back into his life with the offer of a lifetime of love and care?

Nero Nero is a lovely 3 year old bullmastiff / boxer cross in need of a new home and lots of love. She is a friendly girl, happy to be around people and enjoys a good snuffle about on her walks. She can be a little hand shy and will need help building her confidence, so we are looking for a home with experience of large breeds who can offer her the time and understanding she needs. Nero could live with older children and possibly another dog. If Nero may be the perfect dog for you, please get in touch.

Use pet safe sun cream on exposed parts of your pets skin, such as the tips of their ears and nose, to avoid sunburn. If you're unsure on the right product, please ask your vet.

Ensure pets always have access to shade and fresh drinking water to help keep them cool. Check every day for flystrike. Keep long haired animals well groomed to avoid matts which will trap body heat. Damp towels for your pet to lie on or an ice pack wrapped in a towel could provide a welcome relief from the heat. Dogs may also appreciate a paddling pool to splash around in. Keep fish tanks and reptile / amphibian enclosures out of direct sunlight and change water regularly to prevent overheating. Top up pond water levels and ensure fish have access to shaded areas. Check temperatures inside enclosures regularly to ensure they are at safe levels for the species. Keep indoor captive birds out of direct sunlight and ensure aviary birds have shaded areas. All birds need access to clean fresh water, both for drinking and bathing. Always check sheds, greenhouses and summerhouses before closing them up. Cats could become too hot or dehydrated if trapped.

Where safe, keep windows and doors ajar to allow a breeze through the house. If your cat lives inWe all welcome the arrival of summer but please doors-only consider different options such as winremember that the heat can be very uncomfortable dows with locking mechanisms, which still allow air and even life-threatening for our pets. Animals can into the house but also keeps your cat indoors. suffer fatal heatstroke in minutes. The RSPCA has As well as looking after your pets, don’t forget to some tips for keeping pets cool and safe this sum- help garden wildlife by supplying fresh, clean water mer. for drinking and bathing. Further seasonal advice for summer is available at www.rspca.org.uk. Never leave animals in hot cars, conservatories, outbuildings or caravans, even if it’s just for a short If you can offer a loving home to any of our aniwhile. Temperatures can quickly rise to 47°C (117° mals, please call us on 01895 833417 or F) which can result in death. visit www.rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk to apply Walk your dogs in the cooler hours of early morn- online. Thank you as always for your support!

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