Iver March 19 by In and Around Publishing

Dear Readers Welcome to the March issue of In and Around Iver I can’t tell you how glad I am to have got February out of the way. Never before have I known so many people to go down sick with flu and other ghastly bugs. My entire household has been riddled with one thing after another and eventually my protestations of “I can’t be ill, I’m self-employed” apparently fell on the Universe’s deaf ears! In fact, not only did I end up with the full collection of ailments, I was stuck in bed sick for an epic 11 days. I think that has to be my personal record and a very sharp reminder that when you’re running a business single handedly, you really are at the mercy of the Gods! Thankfully, normality has returned and here we are, in my most favourite month of the year. I love everything about March. It’s truly the start of Spring. The days get longer (yes, those clocks go forward on 31st), I can start getting the garden ready again and there’s bound to be at least one cheeky little bbq. It’s also birthday month for both myself and the magazines and whilst I’m not so keen to brag about my own age, I’m proud to say that In and Around Publishing is officially 13 years old. Add all that to the fact that I’ll be munching pancakes on the 5th and hopefully being treated on Mothers Day (31st) - all in all, a wonderful month ahead! Until next month .Angela & Sammy

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Inside this month’s Bumper issue Travel: Lisbon 6 Tech: Beat the Mad March Hairs 8 What the Doctor ordered 10 Short Story: Laundry Day 12 The art of wallpaper 14 What’s the point of Mothers Day? 16 Concorde making history 50 years ago 18 The History of Plastic 20 A social event that’s murder to attend 22 Health: In a heartbeat 24 Health: coping with hayfever 26 RSPCA Rehoming Appeal 28 Pets Corner 30 Dash Cams 32 Tech Tip 33 Karen Munro: Careers 34 The Langley 36 Baking: mini orange & chocolate cakes 38 The Ivers Parish Council 42 Richings Park Residents Association 46 Interiors: Simple Style 50 Home Products: Concrete 52 Finance: Cash ISAs - still worth it? 54 We’ve retired and my partner’s driving me crazy 56 Children’s Puzzle Page 58 Read right 60 Parenting: Growing green fingers 62 Pancake Day 66 Puzzles 67 Citizens Advice Bureau 68 Pets: Ticks and Fleas 68 Did You Know? 69 Motoring: Is a diesel car right for me? 70 Driving: Cab of Mum & Dad 72 Health: Pass on the Salt 74 Gardening: Fabulous fruit trees 76 Gardening: Hardy Annuals 78 Books to share 80 Puzzle Solutions 81 Nutrition Matters 84 Natural Beauty 86 Clubs, Groups & Classes 88, 90 & 92 Wordsearch 94

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THE RSPCA Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor, Kingston and District Branch Registered Charity No: 263515

Looking for Loving Homes Cynthia & Mindy Cynthia and Mindy are two young and very cute female ferrets looking for a loving home. Like most ferrets, who are sociable and intelligent animals, they are very inquisitive and love to play and run around. Both girls enjoy human company, but being young do need to get used to more handling. They need a home where they will be provided with all the companionship, care and essential mental and physical stimulation these delightful creatures require to stay happy and healthy. If you can offer an experienced ferret home to our lovely little ladies, we would love to hear from you.

fully loyal and loving lifelong companion. Josie’s puppies Huey and Boe are now just over 7 weeks old. They are a delightfully cheeky pair who are becoming increasingly adventurous and though they have had fantastic early life training from mum Josie, they now need to prepare for their own lives Did you know? A female ferret is called a jill, the and more training and socialisation in their forever name for a male is a hob, baby ferrets are called kits homes. They will be homed individually and don’t be and a group of ferrets is known as a busyness or fooled by the amazingly chilled out photo – these business! boys will keep you on your toes! If you have lots of love, time and puppy patience to offer one of our Josie and puppies Huey & Boe lovely boys, we’d love to hear from you. Beautiful lurcher Josie came into our care after being abandoned in a field with her two puppies. This lovely girl who at one year old is little more than a baby herself was cold and emaciated, yet despite being starving had never failed to feed and give the best possible care she could manage to her little ones – at whatever cost to herself. Since being with us they have all flourished and now that the pups are nearly ready to leave her care, it’s time for Josie to start looking for the love she so deserves herself. She is a very gentle quiet girl who enjoys nothing more than a cuddle and human company. She walks beautifully on the lead and does now understand some basic commands. Toys are currently not her thing, but hopefully with time she will learn how to enjoy playtime and regain her own lost puppyhood. Our gorgeous Josie will make someone a wonder 28

Follow Us For all our latest news, information on animals available for adoption and updates on those who have found loving homes through our Branch, please join our Facebook followers at www.facebook.com/ RSPCAHillingdon. If you can offer a loving home to any of our animals, please call us on 01895 833417 or visit www.rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk to apply online. Thank you as always for your support!

The Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire appoints Marco Ardemagni as Head Chef The Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire is delighted to announce that Marco Ardemagni has joined the team as Head Chef. Marco’s appointment will see him responsible for driving forward the gastronomic vision of the new luxury hotel upon its opening in early summer 2019.

nomic concepts for Cedar, the Churchill Bar, the Drawing Room, Spa Lounge and the in-room dining options. Managing a team of talented chefs, Marco will oversee menu development and training for all gastronomic outlets, in addition to sourcing of local and seasonal ingredients and the creation of The Langley’s kitchen garden.

Hidden amidst 150 acres of idyllic Buckinghamshire countryside, The Langley is a 41-room boutique hotel and spa, comprising a historic mansion house and Grade II-listed former 18th century brew house. Following a meticulous restoration spanning five years, designed in partnership with award -winning design company Dennis Irvine Studio, the former estate of the third Duke of Marlborough will create an outstanding retreat for local and international guests alike, complete with a collection of epicurean experiences just a 40-minute drive from central London.

On his appointment, Marco commented: “I am delighted to have joined the team at The Langley as we approach the hotel’s highly anticipated opening. Working closely alongside a highly skilled, creative and talented team of chefs and bar staff, I hope to help drive and develop an unparalleled dining experience for Buckinghamshire, drawing on the estate’s spectacular setting and rich history to create fresh, seasonal and delicious dishes for our guests.

The Langley’s restaurant, Cedar, occupies an elevated position, with a wraparound alfresco terrace offering panoramic views of Langley Park and the hotel’s serpentine lake. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menu will focus on fresh and seasonal European cuisine, within a verdant and light-filled space. The Langley will also be home to the Churchill Bar, offering light bites for all-day dining, the Drawing Room, for sumptuous afternoon teas, and the Spa Lounge, for nutritious spa dining.

Joining Marco on the F&B team at The Langley will be Head Pastry Chef Francesco Martella, formerly of Sushi Samba, La Posta Vecchia, L’Atelier de Joel Robouchon, Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester and Il Pellicano. Francesco will oversee the hotel’s many sweet treats, including delicate and delicious petit fours at afternoon tea and a dessert trolley of tempting confections to be served at Cedar. Hotel Manager David Harris added: “We are thrilled and so excited to welcome Marco and Francesco to the team here at The Langley. It’s a huge bonus that they have worked closely together previously, both in London and Italy, and we are confident that their breadth of knowledge and experience working in high-pressure fine dining environments will help us to create a unique and elevated dining experience for our hotel guests and visitors.”

Head Chef Marco Ardemagni has amassed over 15 years’ experience within the hospitality industry, with influential roles at leading gastronomic destinations including Sushi Samba in London, and La Posta Vecchia and Il Pellicano in Italy, managing vast teams of up to 50 chefs and catering for upwards of 600 covers per day. The Langley and Cedar will open in early summer 2019. In his role at The Langley, Marco will work alongside the pre-opening team to develop the gastro- For more information visit www.thelangley.com 36

Dear Residents,

Lakeside Energy From Waste Incinerator To Be Re-sited The owners of the Lakeside Energy from Waste Incinerator, which is operated by Grundon Waste Management and Viridor, have announced plans to develop proposals for a replacement facility west of the Iver South Treatment Works, around 600 metres north-west of the current location, at the end of Old Slade Lane, Richings Park. The facilities are required to be moved to accommodate the proposed new third runway at Heathrow. A series of detailed site studies and environmental assessments are being carried out, which will form a part of the planning application. Further information will be presented at a public consultation at Richings Park Sports Club in March. This consultation is separate to the current Heathrow Aerospace and the June Heathrow Expansion consultations.

Community Hub 45b High Street, Iver, SL0 9ND Tel 01753 655331 or email Lorraine at comms@iverparishcouncil.gov.uk The Citizens Advice Bureau run drop-in sessions here at the Community Hub between 10am and 12pm on the second Thursday of the month, next session March 14th. No appointment is necessary. Connection Support are also here on the first and third Thursday of each month between 10am and 12pm. They offer advice on welfare benefits, rent arrears and debt and money advice. They can offer links to specialist services such as mental health support and substance misuse agencies. The Community Library is also open each Wednesday between 10am and 12pm pop by and pick up a book.

Forthcoming Committee Meetings Monday 4th March – Full Council 7pm - Iver Village Hall Monday 4th March – Meeting of The Electorate 8pm - Iver Village Hall Tuesday 5th March – Planning Committee 6pm - The Ivers Parish Council Offices Wednesday 20th March – Amenities Committee 7.30pm – The Ivers Parish Council Offices Wednesday 27th March – Policy & Finance Committee 7.30pm - The Ivers Parish Council Offices Tuesday 2nd April – Planning Committee 6pm - The Ivers Parish Council Offices Tuesday 30th April – Planning Committee - The Ivers Parish Council Offices For all the latest updates of interest to The Ivers please Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and see our website at www.iverparishcouncil.gov.uk Love The Place You Live! 43

Tel: 01753 654010 Sally Munn

Heathrow

draw a red line around the filling in of the lake.

There has been a hold up with regard to the Heathrow Rangers being deployed to Richings Park. Heathrow have decided that it would be wiser to trial their operation out in Colnbrook and Spelthorne first before expanding it to the other Heathrow Villages of which we are one. We don’t have a date when they will start but will keep on the case. Please don’t forget to complete the Heathrow Questionnaire on Airspace Changes. For the first time, Richings Park will be under flight paths and for our collective health we need to make the case for noise reduction and respite. Suggested answers to their questions can be found on our website in the NEWS section. A particular point to make is that a Night Flight Ban should mean just that and not, as is the case now, a stoppage of scheduled take-offs with a restricted number of landings still allowed. We will continue to campaign for Richings Park to be included in the Heathrow Wider Property Zone in order to take advantage of their offer to this zone to purchase properties at a 25% uplift plus expenses for property owners who wish to relocate due to the airport expansion.

Station Car Park and Parking Restrictions

CCTV Project and Neighbourhood Watch

As well as accepting cash or cheques as before, our website also allows for on-line subscription payments. Our financial year ends on March 31st and a request for subscriptions for 2019-2020 will be sent out during April together with an invitation to the Annual General Meeting which will be held at the Sports Club on April 30th.

Following on from the Crime Prevention Event that was held in February work will continue to install ANPR Cameras at strategic locations and to link these with existing privately-owned CCTV Systems. This is not just a hardware issue and volunteers will be needed to help run the logistics of the scheme. Look at the website for email links to volunteer your help. A website dedicated to this project has been created named smartville.info

Thorney Park The team working on opposition to this project have continued to make fruitful contacts with outside authorities and organisations to build up a head of steam to try and get this abandoned. Hopefully, we will soon learn what Bucks CC Plan B is now that they have had to 46

This month we expect to hear the results of the parking restriction survey that was carried out in February. The plan is to implement whatever is decided to time with the opening of the new car park which is currently anticipated to be in December 2019.

Lakeside Energy From Waste Plant Heathrow’s plans for an additional runway mean that the current facility located on the Colnbrook By -Pass will have to relocate. A site just west of the Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works on the other side of the M4 from the Old Slade Lane Bridge has been identified as being suitable for this, subject to planning permission being granted by Slough Borough Council. A public consultation meeting is planned to be held at the Sports Club on Wednesday March 14th where you will have the opportunity to talk to representatives of the facility and to see the proposed plans.

Subscriptions

Residents Garden A reminder that if you would like to support the upkeep of the Residents Garden and the planter tubs by the shops you can buy a lottery ticket from the South Bucks and Chilterns Lottery. This means that if you buy a lottery ticket from their website and nominate us as your chosen cause then we receive 50p per ticket which we are putting towards the cost of upkeep for the garden. Tickets can only be purchased on-line at www.chilternsouthbuckslottery.co.uk

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