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What your car says about you
Believe it or not, the car you drive reveals a lot about your personality. The brand, model and colour you choose can highlight some of your key traits, including your attitude, lifestyle and perceptions. And, while there’s no doubt some drivers get judged by the model or colour of their car, Uswitch couldn’t help but wonder if there’s any truth behind the stigma, so they teamed up with expert psychologist, Lee Chambers, to find out what car choice reveals about you… • Tesla - Forward thinking, innovative, risk-taker • VW Beetle - Creative, traditional, thinks outside of the box • Mini cooper - Proud, organised, mindful • Fiat 500 – Artistic, desire to conform to society • Audi – Trendy, wants to make a statement whilst still adhering to social norms • BMW – Brave, self-confident, flashy • Range Rover - Values safety, adventurous, desires high social status • Ford Fiesta - Practical, reliable, non-judgemental
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Hilarious tax
return excuses!
HMRC has released its round up of the most ridiculous tax return excuses and failed expense claims from the last decade. Here are some of our faves… • I was up a mountain in Wales, and couldn’t find a post box or get an internet signal • Claiming £4.50 for sausage and chips meal expenses for 250 days • My hamster ate my post • I’ve been cruising around the world in my yacht, and only picking up post when I’m on dry land • A music subscription so I can listen to music while I work • Pet food for a Shih Tzu ‘guard dog’ • My mother-in-law is a witch and put a curse on me And what does colour reveal about your personality?
Black - Sophisticated, appreciates control, stylish Grey/Silver - Sensible, reliable, happy to conform White - Clinical, organised, values a high social status Yellow - Sunny by nature, hopeful, optimistic Red - Sensual, dynamic, outgoing Blue - Safe, with an air of calm confidence, unlikely to be fazed Purple - Creative, regal, loves to make a statement Pink – Bold, generous, sensitive Gold - Traditional, with a balance of competitiveness and comfort Green - Energetic, grounded, balanced
Buy on card
When paying online for items over £100, payforitonacreditcardratherthanPayPal. Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 says if you pay for something costing between £100 and £30,000, on a credit card, the card company is jointly liable with the retailer. So if anything goes wrong - the item is faulty, doesn’t turn up or is broken,thecreditcardfirmis obliged to sort this out.
Oat milk
Oat milk has quickly become the plant-based milk of choice, according to the latest research from Mintel, as sales of the trendy, non-dairy substitute almost doubled between 2019-20. Brits spent a hearty £146 million on oat milk in 2020, up from £74 million in 2019. By contrast, consumers spent £105 million on almond milk in 2020 compared to £96 million in 2019, resulting in oat overtaking almond to become the nation’s number one selling vegan milk.
PEOPLE IN BUSINESS (PIB)
We are a fun, friendly and affordable small business network group, holding monthly meetings for members who have exclusivity in their field. Our groups include Bromley, Bexley and Southwark.
Email pibnetwork@outlook.com or see www.pib-network.com for more information.
PRODUCTIVITY POD
If you’re a small business or sole trader and work alone – or just want some incentive to get your admin, accounts or social media done, join one of the Productivity Pod’s free sessions on Zoom! You continue to work with sound off but cameras ON & after the session you tell the others what you managed to get done in 2hrs!
Email productivitypod@post.com with your mobile number and name to register or for more details.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
AQUAKIDS
Aquakids - swimming lessons that last a lifetime. Intensive lessons are now full - book in advance for April 2022. Monday - Friday. Check our social media and the website for the latest updates.
www.aquakids.co.uk Facebook@aquakidsuk Twitter @Aquakidsuk Instagram @aquakids.uk
MY PARTY BOX.FUN
We provide sustainable party boxes that contain everything needed for children's parties. Our aim is to provide stress-free planning while helping you to create magical memories!
www.mypartybox.fun Tel: 0333 444 2017 Email: josette@mypartybox.fun
THE SUNDAY SESSIONS: ACTING
She Soars Productions hold monthly Sunday acting workshops for children aged 12-18. Our fun full-day workshops are led by industry professionals and previous guest workshop leaders include Casting Directors and Film and Theatre Directors. Check out our socials for the latest updates and visit our website to book in advance for 2022 dates!
Email: office@shesoarsproductions.com Instagram @shesoarsprodltd Facebook @SheSoarsProductionsLtd
JKA ORPINGTON SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB
Based at Darrick Wood Senior School, the club was established by its current chief Instructor Graham Richardson in 1975. Class times are 7pm-8.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10am-11.30pm on Saturdays.
See the website at www.jkaorpington.co.uk or email info@jkaorpington.co.uk
To submit a classified listing please call 07403 550068 or email hello@lifeinmagazines.co.uk Prices start from just £10 per month. NICKY GRANT DESIGNS
I specialise in making your business look its best with creative graphic design - offering a personalised, professional and cost-effective service.
T 07855 585690 E nickygrantdesigns@gmail.com
VINTAGE SCRIBE
Beautiful handcrafted invitations and cards for any special event. For that stylish, individual touch.
Call Vintage Scribe on 07716-837874
HEAlTH, BEAUTY & MINDSET
FAYE COX COACHING & THERAPY
Affordable Integrated Coaching and Therapy for Teens and Parents. Creating a deeper connection through better communication. We also offer Purpose & Progression sessions for 14-16 year olds, as well as a ‘Needs Audit’ for both parents and teens.
For more information email faye@fayecoxcoaching. co.uk or send a message to 07968 381793.
GEO SPORTS MASSAGE
Qualified Physiotherapist and Sports Massage Therapist providing sports and pregnancy massage in the local area. Whether it is a specific injury or to alleviate general aches and pains, sports massage can benefit you.
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact via Facebook: Geo Sports Massage, Instagram: geosportsmassage or Whatsapp: 07771 299123
SUBLIME BEAUTY
Mobile service for semi-permanent eyebrows, lips, eyeliner and collagen induction therapy. I am VTCT Level 4 Qualified - the highest accreditation in Semi-Permanent make-up (Micropigmentation). Gift vouchers also available.
Email simone@sublimebeauty.co.uk or see www.sublimebeauty.co.uk
HOBBIES
THE CREATION STATION SEVENOAKS, BIGGIN HILL, HAYES AND ORPINGTON
Providing award winning inspiring and imaginative arts and crafts sessions for all ages, parties, events, activities and after school clubs. For more information and booking visit www.thecreationstation.co.uk/alix-purton or call
Alix on 07906 078840 @TCSBeckenham on social media
PETS
TOP KNOT TOYS
We make safe toys for dogs using traditional Royal Navy knotting methods and, where appropriate, the dying trade of ‘whipping & splicing’ is used. We also offer a range of accessories, household essentials & gifts including dog leads, Monkey-Fist knot toys and doorstops.
