June 2015

KT

CONNECTION

THE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE AND DIRECTORY FOR RESIDENTS OF KT20

june 2015 issue 89

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Contents P6

HeadGear Labs

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Holistic Health

NLP expert Francesca on how ‘anchors’ can help alter your emotional state.

Health expert Eleana on National Diabetes Week.

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Solicitor Nicola Dudley with a Summer estate health check.

PT instructor Jade Parsons explains why it’s not a good idea to skip meals when dieting.

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Legal Matters Charlie’s Delight

News from the Rotary Club of Ewell and the work that Meru does for the disabled.

Fit for Life

Keystroke Associates

Latest techology tips from Keystroke Associates.

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Community News

READER OFFERS IN JUNE: Fadi (p3) 25% off maxi dresses.

Carpets 4U (p5) 10% discount for Connection Readers.

SWT Flooring (p16) Free underlay, Amtico mat and underlay upgrade offers.

Norsat (p24) 10% off any aerial work.

Sleeping Beauty (p29) Champagne reception 11th June goodie bags.

Copy deadline for July/August 2015 issue is 12th June 2015.

“I’ve tried several different ways of advertising and leaflet distribution and without any doubt Connection is the most effective way. It hits my exact target market – local people. Each advert increases my revenue by 15% per week – or an increase of about £500 – that’s a great return on investment on an £88 advert!”

Grant Hardy, Hardys Fish & Chips, Burgh Heath

“I have recently purchased a database package that allows me to enter customer details and compile a report of where the work comes from, website, etc. I have been in your Advertising referrals magazine for over 2 years now and I in have won jobs, directly from that Connection advert, which amount to £20,000 of profit, not turnover, profit!

Magazine could be the best decision you ever make for your business!

Many local businesses think so....

“Advertising with Connection Magazine has made a real boost to the number of enquiries we are now receiving – they are up by 35%! It has raised local awareness of our business and brought in local custom. If you are considering advertising with Connection I would strongly suggest you do. It has made a huge difference to us.”

Karl and Nicole, Bodyworks Practice, Banstead

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Steve Barnett, Carpet care plus, Walton on the Hill

“I started advertising in Connection Magazine in April 2011 and the response has been tremendous! The phone calls have risen month on month and I now get on average 5 calls a week. This has made a big difference to my business. I could safely say that 20% of my work comes from the adverts with Connection.“ Kevin Butterfield, Motor Vehicle Services, Lower Kingswood

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Pop Up Shakespeare Presented in collaboration with The Cat’s Grin Theatre Company

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urn the corner and there will be actors performing one of Shakespeare’s gems on the lawns, amongst the trees and near the house.

Some scenes will be in the original form and some will be specially adapted to make them more child-friendly.

The scenes will be repeated during the afternoon, so that you can make your own itinerary, with plenty of time to walk, picnic, play games, admire the views or visit the house.

The scenes will be accompanied by strolling musicians, Perdix, playing music of Shakespeare’s era on authentic instruments, also playing on the South Terrace.

Performances free for visitors to Polesden Lacey, audience participation encouraged, especially from children!

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Clean Carpets = Healthy Homes

Professional, Eco-Friendly Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Carpet Care Plus is owned and operated by Steve Barnett. Based in Walton on the Hill and covering the whole of Surrey, he has 30 years experience in the carpet industry and offers the following services:

. Carpet Cleaning - including stain removal and stain protection.

. Upholstery Cleaning - including leather furniture. . Rug Cleaning - including collect and return service. . Tile & Grout Cleaning - including stone, marble and ceramic floors.

. New Carpets supplied and expertly installed - samples brought to your home.

We have invested heavily over the years in the best training and equipment, which makes Carpet Care Plus the first choice for Professional Carpet Cleaning for many satisfied clients in Surrey By using Carpet Care Plus, you can be sure of friendly, quality customer service, competitive prices and peace of mind that your home and furnishings will be treated with respect.

Call Steve for your FREE QUOTATION

07768 648863 www.carpetcareplus.co.uk

Legal Matters Solicitor Nicola Dudley guides you through an Estate Health check Spring has sprung and summer is almost upon us and now is a good time to give your estate a health check!

Inheritance Tax Have you made use of your annual allowance for Inheritance Tax? Individuals can gift up to £3,000 each financial year without reducing the amount that will be chargeable to Inheritance Tax at 0%. You can also give away as many “small gifts” of £250, provided you do not give the small gift to anyone who has received your annual allowance or any part of it.

Have you paid for something on someone else’s behalf?

Do you contribute towards an elderly relative’s care in the expectation that you will be repaid from their estate when they die? If the intention to repay is not recorded then you are not guaranteed to be repaid and the debt may not be deductible from the estate when they die. This could result in your loan being included in their estate for Inheritance Tax purposes and potentially taxed at 40%.

Property Interests Protect your interest in property by putting a Deed of Trust in place to record your share. If you have lent money to your children to buy a house and expect them to repay it or wish to protect your investment in the event of their divorce, bankruptcy or death a Deed of Trust can evidence the respective shares in the net sale proceeds.

Make a Will Do you have a Will? Does it reflect your current wishes? If not, consider putting in place at least a very simple Will to ensure that your estate passes to those you would wish to benefit on your death.If you have a disabled or vulnerable beneficiary a Will can protect their inheritance by placing it in trust for them

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so as not to affect any income they currently receive, which they may not be entitled to if they inherited from you.

Executors can decide when they receive their entitlement so as to protect them from outside influences.

Lasting Powers of Attorney Is there someone you would trust to look after your finances or your health care decisions if you were unable to make decisions for yourself due to old age or incapacity? If you do not have an Enduring or Lasting Power of Attorney in place then anyone can apply to the Court to be appointed to look after you and your money. Make the decision yourself and consider putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in place.

Next steps?

If you would like to discuss this further then please do not hesitate to contact Nicola Dudley at PWT Advice LLP on 0845 833 9025 or 07900 931478 ndudley@pwtadvice.co.uk

A local niche firm of solicitors specialising in:

Inheritance Tax Planning Wills, Trusts, Probate Lasting Powers of Attorney Fees are fixed and we provide full inheritance tax planning advice with even our basic wills.

Home visits to suit can be arranged.

To discuss your requirements please call Nicola Dudley on:

0845 833 9025 or 07900 931478

ndudley@pwtadvice.co.uk

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Tel: 01737 813393 20a Walton Street, Walton on the Hill, Tadworth Surrey KT20 7RT

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ames Cars has been known for providing a premium service in and around Walton on the Hill for over 25 years. Whether it’s to catch a flight, a trip into the West End, a special occasion or even the daily school run, this private car hire firm will meet your travel needs with friendly courtesy and professional efficiency.

With a modern fleet of vehicles, your journey will be comfortable and enjoyable.

Whatever your travel requirements are, my team of drivers and staff are on hand seven days a week to make sure you reach your destination with ease.

Account customers are welcome and all major credit cards, including American Express are accepted. Call us now to make your booking!

From local to long distance, we cater for all requirements Airports Weddings All airport runs West End Shows Account customers welcome 7 days a week service

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Visit our Kingswood showroom at:

1-2 Brighton Road, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth KT20 6SY Or contact us on:

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Charlie’s Delight

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embers of the Rotary Club of Ewell, led by their President Mike Shone, recently visited the Epsom workshops of MERU (Mechanical Engineering Resources Unit) and were shown around by Site Manager Hayley Philipault and Rotarian John Davis, a regular volunteer for MERU. MERU designs bespoke equipment for children and young people with disabilities and the group were very impressed with the wide range of equipment provided.

Charlie, 4yrs old, is a delighted user and his mum says: "It has made such a difference to Charlie's life having a PlayStation 3 controller adapted by Meru. Charlie has spinal muscular atrophy, which causes severe muscle weakness and he is in a wheelchair full-time, struggling with most day-today tasks due to his muscle wastage.

Charlie loves to play his PlayStation and used to have great difficulty pressing the buttons and reaching the back buttons on an original controller, getting very frustrated at not being able to play his games properly. He would always need help from an adult and get very disheartened. He can now play all his favourite games independently and with ease. He can also play with his friends online too, which he was unable to

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do before."

During the evening the Rotary Club of Ewell presented MERU with a cheque for £400 to help them continue with their essential and deserving work.

MERU is part of Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People Family of Charities, and works in partnership with other charities in the group for the benefit of children and young people with disabilities.

MERU is always grateful for any new volunteers and is holding an open day on Tuesday 30th June from 2pm – 7pm. www.meru.org.uk Tel. 01372 725203 Unit 2, Eclipse Estate, 30 West Hill, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8JD.

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HOMES & GARDENS

Chris C Guy Plastering Ltd PROFESSIONAL FIRM WITH 10+ YEARS EXP. DOMESTIC OR COMMERCIAL FAST, FRIENDLY & CLEAN For all internal and external plastering works please call Chris on

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Wasp season is here.

Deal with the problem professionally and safely by calling 01737 558844 or 07958 300219.

Moths, bedbugs, fleas, flies,

Pest problems dealt with all year round.

cockroaches, spiders and ants

Fast, affordable and professional

dealt with. Rid your property of rats,

treatment on all jobs.

mice and squirrels discreetly.

Discretion and safety a priority.

Various options offered to deal with your pest problems such as using trapping methods rather than rodenticides where possible.

Weekend call outs available at no extra cost.

Only top quality products carried R.S.P.H. Level 2 Certified Full Public Liability Insurance to ÂŁ5 million.

Call Gerry for advice on your problem 01737558844 or 07958300219 email: emereldisle@hotmail.com

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Holistic Health

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with Eleana Needham

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Our Beauty Treatments include:

Eyelash extensions . Bio Sculpture gel nails Threading and waxing . Environ advanced treatments Hot stone massage . Indian head massage

Champage Reception Thursday 11th June 6pm-9pm

Champagne and CanapĂŠs, demonstrations of treatments, meet the Clarins team, goodie bags Jane Iredale mineral makeup, Clarins and Enviro n Clarins facials and body treatments

Get Fit For Life!

Personal trainer Jade Parsons explains Why you need to eat at the right times and not to skip meals!

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he fact is that a lot of people skip meals regularly, they'll take in less total calories and lose weight more successfully.

Skipping just one meal will result in a drop in your body's blood sugar levels. When skipping breakfast your body loses an opportunity to start.

Going for a long time not eating, you can force your body to shift to breaking down energy stores within the muscle.

This means you will lose body strength and our body needs muscle to survive.

Your body needs adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals each day. Skipping meals can make your body weak and unhealthy. Vitamins and minerals in foods benefit processes such as growth and development, disease prevention and overall well being. It’s a lot more beneficial to swap the calories, as we need to maintain a healthy lifestyle and set your body up to succeed.

Going too long without eating will switch our body into "survival mode," which isn’t good. Your body will then store calories not burn calories. Also this might mean you to eat more calories than you would have done.

It is best to listen to your body to tell if you are hungry or full. Don’t wait until you feel starving to eat, turn to healthy meals and healthy snacks throughout the day. If you miss meals because time is an issue, plan ahead to have some foods available that you can eat on the run.

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A good meal in the morning can help your body prepare for the day to come, and lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Remember the saying - “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.” I couldn’t agree more! Eating a healthy big breakfast is good because it’s when your body needs the most calories for energy. We need to eat less in the evening as what you don’t burn off is more likely to be stored as fat, as you become less active toward the end of the day.

Also eating too close to bedtime can increase your blood sugar and insulin, which means it can be harder to fall asleep. So your last meal should be the lightest of the day. We also should be eating at least three hours before you go to sleep.

It's important to note that everyone is different. There are a multitude of influences that can play a role in an individual's health and weight. Yes we need to eat less, but we still need to eat!

Eating healthy food with the right amount of calories for what we do is the best plan. The general recommendation is to have healthier eating patterns and incorporate more physical activity, rather than skipping meals to lose weight.

Call 07564 525351 for personal training and nutrition guidance or email jadeptraining@hotmail.com Working at Twist Gym Kingswood.

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Computer Tips

from Keystroke Associates

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new Windows release wouldn't be the same without many different versions of the OS to confuse you. There's the usual "Home" version for mainstream consumers and the "Pro" version for business users. There's also a version of Windows 10 targeted specifically at schools, which is likely part of Microsoft's plan to take on Google's Chromebooks. On the phone front, Windows 10 Mobile is what you'll see on most consumer devices, but there's also a "Mobile Enterprise" version for businesses.

Windows 10 is still on track for release later this summer, and it will be available free to existing

Windows 7 and 8 users for the first year.

Please call Judy on 01883 346 516 if you would like to be kept informed on the Windows 10 progress.

For further advice on all things computing, please call Keystroke Associates on 01883 346516.

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Community Noticeboard info@ktconnection.co.uk KINGSWOOD WALTON AND TADWORTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY proudly present their 2015 Gardener’s Delight Weekend 20th & 21st June 1 - 5 pm 10 local gardens open for your enjoyment.

Teas, Plants for sale £50 Garden Voucher Raffle Prize.

Tickets £5.00 For more details, contact Sue Edwards, email: suehortsoc@btinternet.com phone: 01737813025 The sun will shine and we will enjoy ourselves!We are a very friendly society - three flower shows each year, coach outings and our sociable gardener's group Visit our website for more details ww.kwthortsoc.co.uk

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