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Q: Do you have any activity suggestions for when

I visit my elderly grandma? I’d like to suggest things that she and I can look forward to doing together but won’t tire her out too much!

A: There are plenty of activities you can explore together and I’m sure she’d really appreciate looking forward to trying new activities. You could…show her technology such as Facetime, create music together using simple instruments, sit for portraits of each other, look through boxes of old letters or photos, listen to music, make a scrapbook of clips and pictures, write a poem together for Life

In Orpington magazine (or even do the crossword for the chance to win a prize!), complete a jigsaw, watch a film, have a picnic in the garden or go for a drive in the country, just to name a few! Tony & Eniko, Compassion Homecare and leave in the fridge overnight or for a minimum of six hours before

Q: My child is two years old, has limited vocabulary, occasionally makes eye contact and rarely plays with other children. What are some professionals that I could make contact with for assessments?

A: You can contact Health Visitors Bromley on 020-8320 5747 or email ox-trdutyhvbromley@nhs.net and should also make time to see your GP too. Children and Family

Centres run baby hubs which are run jointly by health visitors and children centre team in Lewisham. The number for the Children Speech Language Therapy at

Bromley is 020-8315 4706 and in Lewisham it’s 020 7138 1464. You can also get in touch with Lewisham

Health Visiting Service if you live in Lewisham borough - see www.lewishamcfc.org.uk Frances Begyinah, Bubbly Nursery for Special Needs Children

Q: I’m looking at selling my property but it needs a bit of a spruce up to get some interest. What are some budget-friendly ideas to give it a new lease of life?

A: You don’t need to spend thousands to increase the value of your property and attract new buyers; just a few small enhancements can help get the ball rolling. Ideas for a £100 spend or under include a fresh lick of paint on walls, ceilings and skirting boards, replacing worn out rugs, cleaning all mirrors and windows, washing curtains/net curtains and making sure there are enough storage solutions.

Q: In terms of meat, I only eat chicken but I would like to spice it up a bit for my evening meals. What’s a great way of doing this?

A: Marinating chicken is a great way of adding flavour and prevents chicken from drying out when cooking. A great marinade to prepare Turkish style, based on four chicken breasts, is one teaspoon of natural plain yoghurt, juice of a lemon, 4 garlic cloves crushed, 1 teaspoon of ground white pepper, crushed black pepper, oregano. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, put in the chicken breasts Phil, Your Move Orpington

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