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Local Community Centres in Spelthorne
Spelthorne Borough Council will be taking the step of opening its Community Centres on Saturdays to help members who are concerned about the rising cost of heating their homes over the winter period.
From November 2022 until the end of February 2023, the Community Centres in Ashford and Shepperton will take it in turns to open on Saturdays, offering warmth, a hearty meal and good company for their members.
It is hoped that the six-day service offered by the centres will help those most concerned about increasing energy costs and other financial pressures. Currently members can visit the Community Centres every weekday but opening on Saturdays will mean they have one less day to worry about putting the heating on at home.
Cllr Maureen Attewell, Chair of Spelthorne’s Community Wellbeing and Housing Committee, said: “A lot of our elderly residents are facing a worrying winter, with a significant proportion of their pension being spent on energy.
“I am really proud that our staff have stepped forward to extend the opening hours of the Community Centres and offer a warm and welcoming place where members can have a good lunch and meet with their friends, without having to worry about the heating.
“We hope this will have a positive impact on members’ energy bills and reduce the risk of illnesses associated with living in cold conditions.”
The centres will open from 10am-3pm. Members are asked to book a place by calling the relevant centre:
Date Which Centre is open to members?
5 November Fordbridge Centre, Ashford 12 November Greeno Centre, Shepperton 19 November Fordbridge Centre, Ashford 26 November Greeno Centre, Shepperton 3 December Fordbridge Centre, Ashford 10 December Greeno Centre, Shepperton 17 December Fordbridge Centre, Ashford 24 December Closed 31 December Closed 7 January 2023 Greeno Centre, Shepperton 14 January 2023 Fordbridge Centre, Ashford 21 January 2023 Greeno Centre, Shepperton 28 January 2023 Fordbridge Centre, Ashford 4 February 2023 Greeno Centre, Shepperton 11 February 2023 Fordbridge Centre, Ashford 18 February 2023 Greeno Centre, Shepperton 25 February 2023 Fordbridge Centre, Ashford
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Have your festive decorations lost their sparkle? Here are some ideas to bring back your home’s Christmas cheer.
Choose a theme
Choosing a theme brings unity to the overall look. It should suit your house and the way your family celebrates the festive season, whether laid-back and relaxed, sophisticated or formal. For some, that might mean a traditional, living fir tree and a colour theme of red, green and gold. For others, a kitsch fake tree with fluorescent ornaments; or perhaps a minimal, modern style with pure silver and glass.
Dress the tree
Start by winding it with lights, making sure they’re evenly distributed. Next, drape your garlands, again aiming for evenness and an impression of generosity without overloading the tree. On small or slim trees, use slender garlands; on larger trees use heavier, fancier garlands. Last, hang your ornaments, with the largest first, filling in around them with smaller ones. Place some nearer the trunk for a sense of depth and interest.
Hang a wreath
For some, the making of a family wreath using foraged leaves, flowers, seeds, nuts and fruit is a significant part of the holiday season. Alternatively, ready-made examples are available in any style imaginable, from classic to contemporary, heart-shaped or circular, small or large, utterly simple or lavish and complex.
Make some decorations
Home-made Christmas decorations can be as elaborate or simple as you wish. Multicoloured paper chains are the ultimate in family favourites, as are cutwork paper stars and clove-studded oranges. How about pom pom snowmen, peg-doll angels or glitter-covered pine cones? Or mini stocking shapes cut out of felt and ginger biscuits to hang from the tree? It’s all great fun and will create happy memories for years to come.
Wrap your presents
Transform present-wrapping from a chore to a pleasure by taking a little extra time and trouble. When they’re piled under the tree they will look so much better if they’re colour-coordinated and criss-crossed with ribbons and bows. Even brown paper or newsprint looks lovely if adorned with a home-made label, while sequins, feathers, glitter, stamped designs and wired beads can all provide additional allure.
Sort out your cards
It pays to establish a system as soon as the cards start arriving. Clear a shelf or two, and arrange them close together, large at the back and small at the front, in neat rows. Smaller cards can be tucked around a mirror or picture frame. An alternative is to staple them to ribbons (weighted by a bauble or pine cones) to hang in rows from a mantelpiece or along the side of the staircase.
Create displays
Nothing says Christmas like poinsettias in pots, scented candles on the mantelpiece and ivy, holly and mistletoe draped over every available surface. Now’s the time to dig out that special table runner and your best crockery, glassware and cutlery for an eye-catching table display, finished off with a dish, tray or platter filled with greenery, candles and other festive decorations.
