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MARCH
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pring is just around the corner and even if the days are not getting any warmer, they are at least getting longer! Often at this time of year our thoughts turn to having a good spring clean. Why not try traditional methods this year as detailed on page 28 and leave out the chemical nasties that are in so many modern cleaning fluids? How will you be celebrating Mother’s Day this year? Think it’s pretty much the same everywhere else? Turn to page 6 to discover how it’s done in India, Mexico and Thailand. Have a good March! Katie info@ktconnection.co.uk 01737 831498
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Copy deadline for APRIL issue is 16th March 2018.
Contents P6 Mother’s Day
addresses readers decor dilemmas.
How is Mother’s Day celebrated around the world?
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P10 Eat to be Slim
Legal Matters
Solicitor Nicola Dudley on the Power of Attorney Refund Scheme.
Looking to slim down before Summer? Healthy eating guru Olivia shares her tips on avoiding over-eating to shed the pounds.
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Latest news on everything IT from Keystroke Associates.
Fit For Life
Personal Trainer Jade on the myths and reality around ‘toning up’.
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Surrey Care Trust
Charity race day at Lingfield Park.
P19 Fair
The Children’s Trust Easter
Details of all the Tadworth charity’s annual Eggstravaganza!
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Traditional Cleaning Part 1
How to clean your house without nasty chemicals.
P32 Keystroke Associates
P33-35 Community News Carshalton Diabetes Group, Cats Protection, Walton May Pageant, Surrey Cycle Challenge, Kingswood, Tadworth and Walton Horticultural Society show, open garden.
Designer Secrets
Interior designer Ruth Marshall
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Mother’s Day 11th March
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other’s Day in the UK may fall on the fourth Sunday after Lent, always in March, but for other countries the special day is in other times of the year. Here’s a roundup of some of the most notable celebrations around the world.
Mexico: Cue the mariachi music, which is the soundtrack of Mexican Mother’s Day, also known as Día de la Madre. Families hire bands to come perform at their homes on May 10 when the holiday is celebrated annually. Mums request their favorite songs and are treated to serenades like ‘Amor de Madre’. Mothers eat well with a traditional breakfast of tamales and atole, which is a hot drink made from corn. Dominican Republic: Recognized on the last Sunday in May, Mother’s Day in the Dominican Republic is further proof of the country’s passion for life and celebrating special occasions. Instead of small gatherings of just mothers and their children, Dominican Mother’s Day history details a larger festive occasion. Entire families travel far and wide to honor multiple generations of mothers, as well as spend quality time with all family members by eating, drinking and dancing. India: Rich in culture and traditions, India is known for its famous festivals taking place all year long, with many being days-long events filled with feasting, donning colorful clothing and applying bold powdered hues. Celebrated on the second Sunday in May, India’s festivities are similar to the UK traditions. Children present cards to
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their mothers as well as cook her favorite foods. Indian Hindus have long held festival in October called Durga Puja, which celebrate the goddess Durga, also known as the ‘Divine Mother’. During this 10-day celebration, people fast, feast and pray in addition to sing, dance and perform cultural dramas. Poland: Called ‘Dzieƒ Matki’ in Poland, Polish Mother’s Day history dates back to 1923 in Krakow, though the celebration didn’t really take off until the years following World War II. It is now annually celebrated on May 26, with schools hosting special events where children present their mums with sheets of paper known as ‘laurki,’ decorated with flowers and special messages of love. Mother’s Day is an official holiday in Poland, so shopping and eating out isn’t an option. When family members come to visit their mothers and grandmothers, the festivities are held at home and gifts given include flowers and cake. Thailand: Chosen for the birthday of Thailand’s Queen Sirikit, who is fondly considered the symbolic mother of the country, Wan Mae (Thai Mother’s Day) is celebrated on August 12. Leading up to the public holiday, Thais celebrate the queen by displaying shrines and portraits of her, and day-of festivities include firework shows and candle lighting ceremonies. Ordinary moms aren’t forgotten, either—children often honor their own mothers by giving alms to monks and presenting mum with white jasmine flowers, which represent maternal love.
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eat to be slim In her regular column, weight loss guru Olivia Parry gives advice on how to avoid overeating
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pring’s fashions have launched, travel companies are advertising like crazy for summer holidays, and all we want is to put the cold short days firmly behind us. This is the time of year to look forward to wearing slim-fitting clothes and feel good about yourself as the weather improves. During these past winter months it has been tempting to eat and drink to feel better especially when it’s so cold and dark outside. Many people acknowledge that they are emotional eaters. However for some the approaching summer raises body shaming issues for those who have increased their weight or size. You may have decided it’s time to eat healthily, or drink only at weekends, but if you eat to avoid feeling unhappy, sad, stressed, over-tired or frustrated then this is never going to work. There are several reasons why people overeat, make poor choices and end up overweight. One is hormonal, and another is psychological. You can’t just give up food like you can give up alcohol. You have to learn to understand your feelings. You have to understand your triggers and you need to get to the bottom of why you habitually follow the same patterns of behaviour that have got you to where you are. Would losing two to four stone make a dramatic difference to your life and
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make you feel good about yourself for the first time in ages? Would knowing that you have changed the bad habits of a lifetime to being slim forever make you happy? In reality, unless you modify your food habits your long term weight will not change. Too many people who try the popular fad diets and lose weight end up regaining the lost weight and often a lot more. Three tips on how to deal with overeating: 1. Have a favourite photo saved on your phone of when you were happy with your weight. 2. Have an apple or a cup of coffee instead of chocolate. 3. Plan your weekly meals and be sure to increase the amount of vegetables you eat and reduce the chips, potatoes and pasta. 4. Take the stairs rather than the escalator or the lift. Snacking can be a problem for weight loss, and people often eat unconsciously, but when the underlying problem of balancing the hormones responsible for being overweight are fixed, it becomes a lot easier. If any of this rings true for you, send an email to olivia@eatslim.co.uk for your free guide to emotional hunger – Why we do we overeat? Or call 07702 779019 for your free discovery session to see if you can feel like you want to have your photo taken this summer!
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I had high blood pressure, was a size 16 and had tried everything to lose the extra weight. With Olivia’s help I managed to lose 10kg without feeling deprived and by finding a healthy balance. I have kept the weight off and have a new taste for different, delicious foods. Rachel Berende, Tadworth
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Get Fit For Life! PT Jade Simmons on the myths around ‘toning up’
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here is NO such thing as ‘toning your muscles.’ The word is confusing. Being ‘toned’ it’s actually a combination of two other things. When you think someone looks ‘toned’ they have actually gained muscle mass and have reduced their excess body fat. When most people say that they want to ‘tone up’, what they usually mean is that they want to become leaner. They want to look tighter, slimmer and have a nicer shape. That person will need to lose fat and add strength training to build muscle definition to their body to look that way. When you lose body fat it will make the muscles more visible, but they need to be built first! Your muscles are anatomically confined to a space between our joints and our bones. This means they cannot get any longer and they have a starting point and an ending point. Your muscles can only grow bigger or smaller with lots of work but their shape can’t change. There are lots of misconceptions with the word ‘toning’. The biggest misconception is doing lightweight and high repetitions, will result in lower body fat and increased muscle. This is sooo wrong! Doing this is actually like doing cardio, and its bad for your joints in the long run. The fitness industry doesn’t help this false claim of ‘toned’. At the moment on social media there is too much wrong information. It confuses people so much with all the ‘tone up’ plans people are selling to make money out of you. Its not helping people go the right way at all. So
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how do you go about looking slimmer, tighter and getting that shape you wanted? Two easy steps: 1) Lose the fat around the muscle and all over your body by eating a little fewer calories. 2) Build up muscle by lifting more weights. The hard part is doing the exercises right and being consistent. It doesn’t happen quickly and can take years to achieve! But we do need to look at the bigger picture and make changes to our bodies for life not for only one holiday. Aim to look better forever and get rid of that unnecessary, unhealthy fat. Strength training is key. It’s especially important for women that are middle aged to lift weights because it improves bone density and also helps offset osteoporosis. Both men and women need to gradually work on increasing the amount of weight they lift, this will come with time and good form. Gender makes no difference. Gender only makes a difference to how you look after doing the exercises. Hormones are different between men and women. Exercises’ shouldn’t be different there is no need. Be strong, live longer! Call Jade Simmons on 07545 240945 Daniel Simmons on 07564 525351 simmonsfitness@hotmail.com www.simmonsfit.co.uk Simmons Bootcamp, Saturday 9am, Kingswood Village Hall, Waterhouse Lane, Kingswood KT20 6EB Legs, Bums and Tums, Friday 9.30am Church Hall, Buckland Road, Lower Kingswood, KT20 7DN
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The Odds are Good for a Great Charity Race Day
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ocal charity Surrey Care Trust hopes local residents and businesses will be chomping at the bit to attend the Trust’s race day at Lingfield Park on Wednesday 25 April 2018. The charity event, which is sponsored by Restore Document Management is the perfect opportunity to entertain clients or get a group of friends together for a fun day out. Tickets cost £85 per head (or £800 for a table of 10) and include a drinks reception on arrival, followed by a three course dinner with wine, plus premier access to the racecourse, gardens, winner’s enclosure, paddock and finishing line. All funds raised from the Trust’s race day will go directly to support the Surrey Care Trust’s different programmes throughout the county, which aim to tackle disadvantage, social exclusion and hardship in local communities across Surrey. Restore Document Management has supported Surrey Care Trust for a number of years, helping to improve the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in Surrey. ‘We’re delighted to sponsor Surrey Care Trust’s first race day fundraiser. It’s important to us that we support local communities and it means a lot that our contributions can really make a difference,’ says Restore Document Management representative Hannah Rummey. Be first past the post – book your tickets today by email to events@surreycaretrust.org.uk or call 07748 963617. Surrey Care Trust Surrey Care Trust provides learning, training and mentoring to support young people and adults in improving their chances in life. Our mission is to tackle disadvantage, social exclusion and hardship in local communities. Our programmes aim to reach out to people to equip them with the skills to improve their economic situation, to reduce their social isolation and to convince them that they have a valuable contribution to make to society.
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Latest News from the Children’s Trust An ‘Eggcellent’ day out for the whole family The Children's Trust Easter Fair
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romising enough chocolate eggs to feed the whole of Surrey, The Children’s Trust annual Easter Fair returns on Saturday 31 March. Taking place at
the charity’s specialist centre in Tadworth between 12 and 4pm, this event is one not to be missed. Family fun includes the much-loved Easter egg hunt, an Easter themed market, Easter egg decorating, Wacky Wheelers mini-tanks, ponies, fairground rides, raffles and more. Local band Atlantis will also be entertaining crowds with music throughout the day. Last year the event raised more than £6,000 and it is hoped that thisamount will be beaten with the fantastic attractions and games on offer for families from across Surrey and Sussex who attend. All proceeds from the event go to The Children's Trust, supporting children and families affected by brain injury and neurodisability.
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Designer’s Secrets
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Interior Designer Ruth Marshall on readers’ decor dilemmas
We have recently refurbished and extended our house and now have a much larger hall. We are planning to reupholster a small sofa to put in the hall, and want a fabric that will make a bit of a statement, but it also needs to survive the demands of our young children and dogs. We don’t like geometric/retro patterns, but want lots of colour. Can you suggest anything eye-catching?
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Breathing new life into older pieces of furniture is one of the most satisfying parts of my job, and there are so many exciting fabrics out there to choose from! One of my current favourites is shown here. It’s called Rainforest Rabble Velvet, and is from Linwood’s (www.linwood fabric.com) latest collection, Tango Velvets, which features large scale tropical prints with floral accents – it’s a lively and bright collection. The undying popularity of velvet will keep you bang on trend, and this printed velvet is also robust enough to withstand your busy family life too. It would look great sitting against a dark wall, so be brave, go dark on the walls, and you will create maximum impact the moment you step through the front door.
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We would like to combine blues and greens in our new sitting room, but everybody is telling us not to put these two colours together. Can you advise if you think it could work?
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There’s a saying; ‘Blue and green should never be seen’ but I disagree! Blue and green are Mother Nature’s colours that work together beautifully in the natural world, so why not in your home? Blue is always calming, and green is known to conjure up feelings of safety, so they are actually a great combination – you just need to bear in mind that the colours will work best together when the strength of each colour is equal, so that neither colour dominates the room. The image shows a recent design scheme where we combined rich ocean green and indigo blue velvets on upholstery, but added simple soft grey linen and earthy Ikat tones in the soft furnishings to keep things interesting. I would advise you to go for it!
Blue and green fabric cominations
Tango Velvets from Linwood Fabrics
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Legal Matters Solicitor Nicola Dudley on the Power of Attorney Refund Scheme
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he Office of the Public Guardian have announced that they are offering refunds to anyone who registered either Enduring or Lasting Powers of Attorney between 1st April 2013 and 31st March 2017. During this period the Office of the Public Guardian’s operating costs came down but this was not reflected in a reduction of fees until 1st April last year. Claims can be made using the online service. Only one form needs to be completed for each person and the Office of the Public Guardian will find all the fees paid. Guidance on completing the online form is available online and there is a dedicated refunds service helpline on 0300 456 0300 (select option 6 to be put through to the refunds team). If you think you may be eligible please visit www.gov.uk/power-of-attorneyrefund to complete the form. You will need:1. The Office of the Public Guardian reference number 2. Your Attorney’s details 3. Your bank details (for the refund) Either the person making the Power of Attorney or the Attorney themselves can claim but the refund must be paid to the person who made the Power of Attorney. The amount of refund depends on when you paid the fees and you can still claim if you don't know when the fees were paid. Fee paid Refund April to Sept 2013 £54 Oct 2013 to Mar 2014 £34 April 2014 to Mar 2015 £37 April 2015 to Mar 2016 £38 April 2016 to Mar 2017 £45 You must claim by phone if the person making the Power of Attorney does not
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have a UK bank account or if you are a Court appointed Deputy. If the person making the Power of Attorney has died you can still claim but you will need to send the Death Certificate and Grant of Representation or a copy of their Will to the Office of the Public Guardian before you make the claim. You can either email the documents to poarefunds@justice.gsi.gov.uk or post them to POA Refunds Team, 7th Floor, Office of the Public Guardian, PO Box 16185, Birmingham B2 2WH and they will call you to complete the refund. It can take up to 12 weeks to process the claim but it may be worth it! Next steps? If you would like to discuss Lasting Powers of Attorney, your Will, how to mitigate Inheritance Tax or obtain Probate and administer a deceased’s estate then please call Nicola Dudley on 0845 833 9025 or 07900 931478 ndudley@pwtadvice.co.uk
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Traditional House Cleaning Tips Part 1
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ver the years unusual home cleaning remedies have been passed from generation to generation. Here are a selection that have stood the test of time. Upholstery Shampoo Use this shampoo on a regular basis to freshen up furniture fabric that gets a lot of use. • 6 tablespoons pure soap flakes • 2 tablespoons borax • 1 pint boiling water. 1. In a large bowl, mix the soap flakes and borax together. Slowly add the boiling water, stirring well, to thoroughly dissolve the dry ingredients. 2. Let cool, then whip into a foamy consistency with an egg beater. 3. Brush dry suds onto the furniture, concentrating on soiled areas. Quickly wipe them off with a damp sponge. Spotless Dishwasher Rinse You can get dishes spot-free in your automatic dishwasher without using chemical rinsing agents. • 1 to 1 cups white vinegar Add the vinegar to the rinse compartment of your automatic dishwasher, being careful not to overfull. Wash dishes as usual. Simple Silver Polish Clean your silver with good old toothpaste! You can even use the recipe for homemade toothpaste, but be sure to omit the food colouring and if you wish, the minty flavouring. • white toothpaste (do not use gel variety) • old soft-bristle toothbrush. 1. Apply the toothpaste to the surface of the silver with an old soft-bristle toothbrush and gently scrub away the tarnish. 2. Rinse silver with warm water and dry immediately with a soft cloth.
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Shoe Deodorizer Sprinkle the insides with a small amount of powdered chamomile every day, brushing the powder out before wearing. Another trick is to fill a spare pair of socks with a mixture of coarsely crushed dried herbs and spices – any combination of rosemary, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, orange peel, lemon peel, thyme, lavender, and pine needles. Tie the socks at the top and leave them in the shoes between wearing. Oven Cleaner The best defense against a dirty oven? Prevent spills before they happen. If you suspect a dish will bubble over during baking, place it on a cookie sheet before putting it in the oven. For rough, baked-on grease, use this remedy. • 1. box baking soda (16 ounces) • cup washing soda. 1. In a container, mix the ingredients well. 2. Wet the floor and walls of the oven (you can use a wet rag or paper towels) and generously sprinkle the mixture on the surface. Repeat and let sit overnight. 3. In the morning, wipe the mixture and the grease away, rinsing well to remove any filmy residue. 4. For stubborn, burned-on stains, scour with salt and an abrasive pad.
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Keystroke Associates tips on avoiding security flaws
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ajor Intel security flaw affects millions, nicknamed Meltdown”. This is a headline that has hit the media recently and is very worrying for many users. The flaw creates an unwitting backdoor for programs or web services to access portions of a computer that can contain secure data for eg login details and stored passwords. The problem is vast as there are millions of pc’s worldwide with Intel Chips. All Keystroke customers have always been advised never to store User Names or Passwords
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The important thing to do is make sure you install any new operating system updates that are released. Security
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Community Noticeboard info@ktconnection.co.uk CARSHALTON DIABETES UK GROUP NEXT EVENING MEETING Learn more about Healthy Eating with Diabetes from a Specialist: A talk by Abdool Nayeck, Diabetes Specialist Dietitian. 7.30 pm on Thursday, 15th March 2018 at the Friends Meeting House, 10 Cedar Road, Sutton SM2 5DA NEXT DAYTIME MEETING Learn more about Eyes and Diabetes from a Specialist: A talk by Mr. Edward Lee, Consultant Ophthalmologist. 2.30 pm on Thursday, 8th March 2018 at the Good Shepherd Church Hall, Queen Mary’s Avenue, Carshalton Beeches, SM5 4NP People with Diabetes, their families members, carers and friends and those with an interest in finding out more about diabetes are all welcome. Further details at www.diabetesukcarshalton.org.uk or phone 07983 628071
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Community Noticeboard info@ktconnection.co.uk SURREY CYCLE CHALLENGE LAUNCHED TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE CHILDREN’S TRUST The Surrey Cycle Challenge, a brand-new event, has been launched by The Children’s Trust. Taking place on Sunday 9 September, the challenge is encouraging cyclists to get on their bikes to raise money for children with brain injury and neurodisability. Cyclists are given the choice between a 46 or 68 mile route. Both challenges will start and finish at the charity’s specialist centre in Tadworth and promises a picturesque ride through Surrey’s stunning countryside, passing areas such as the Low Weald and the North Downs. Cyclists will be able to look forward to the all-important after party at The Children’s Trust headquarters where they will enjoy a complimentary sports massage, food and music. Early bird offer, signup before 1 April and pay a £20 entry fee. Usual entry fee £35. To register or for further information and visit: www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/cycle
KINGSWOOD, WALTON & TADWORTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Kingswood, Walton & Tadworth Horticultural Society will be holding their 2018 shows at the Church Hall, Church of the Good Shepherd, Tadworth, KT20 5AS on Saturday 14th April, 30th June and 25th August from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Do come along to admire the exhibits. Why not join the Society? Membership is £4 per member or £7.50 per couple living at the same address. Non-members, £1.00 on the door. Please contact our membership secretary, Chris Betts, at kwthortsoc@btinternet.com.
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