New Addington Magazine Feb 2015 Issue 05

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Welcome to the February issue of the New Addington Magazine!

Welcome to issue no 5…

It’s so exciting to be producing this magazine every month and your support is fundamental to keeping the community connected. Are you hosting an event that would really help your neighbours and friends within New Addington? Please let me know as it is FREE OF CHARGE to promote community groups in the community section. See page 29 for more details.

To secure your spot in the community diary of the March 2015 issue, we need the information by the Monday 2nd March 2015 by 10am.

Email me at michelle@newaddingtonmagazine.co.uk

Michelle

Have a great February 2015

Director & Editor

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AT Medics Minor Injury

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Brenda Kirby

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MB Motors

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Housing Problems

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Rowland Brothers

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Russell Grant Horoscope

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Salvation Army

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Pathfinders

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Langley Estate Agents

WIN

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Magazine pick up points: New Addington Pathfinders Open Tue & Fri New Addington Library - Central Parade, New Addington Burgess Boys Pet Care Centre - 24 Central Parade, New Addington While all reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy of our content, New Addington Magazine cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions relating to editorial or advertising in this publication or for loss arising as a result. New Addington Magazine does not endorse companies, products or services that appear in the publication or on-line. The views expressed in the New Addington Magazine are not necessarily the views of the editor or publisher. No part of this publication, including pictures can be reproduced without written permission and is protected by copyright.

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Editors Letter

Welcome to the February 2015 issue...

Hello everyone, What have you been up too this month?...

I popped in to see our lovely Ivy and the “movers & shakers” at the Tea Dance in ACA. They made me feel very welcome and I will be popping back to learn a few moves! The Tea Dances are held every Monday & Thursday and are great fun for those who can dance, or just want to learn a few steps and socialise with everyone. See their advert for more details Page 34.

Malachi’s Only Wish is at 50% …

Coleen has asked if you have any unwanted new or unused gifts to help with raising money towards getting Malachi to 100%.

They are hosting a dinner at Royal Tandoori next to ALDI in Selsdon on Sunday 8th March at 6pm, belly dancers & raffle all for £20 per person.

The community are so supportive and constantly coming up with new ideas on how to raise more money, if you want to get involved then please continue to support Coleen and her family via www.justgiving.com/malachisonlywish Happy 2nd Birthday to the Central Parade Business Partnership (CPBP) of the New Addington Business Improvement District (BID) February 2015. See page 28.

Big thank you to Su from the New Addington Leisure Centre who was very accommodating when a big pallet of magazines turned up outside the leisure centre! I had a flat tyre and had to call on the services of John at Mickleham cabs to help deliver the magazines to the distributors.

If you feel that it’s time for you to get fit and enjoy the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle, then make time for you

and claim your FREE DAY PASS today – Central Parade, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey CR0 0JB. Call: 01689 842553 Hours: 6:30 am – 10:00 pm www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/New_Addington_ Leisure_Centre COMING SOON... Something to look out for in March 2015.

Cosy Tots Café. Check out their facebook page for more details. www.facebook.com/cosytotscafe My apologies as we had a slight typo on the date for the entry of the crossword competition. It read the 20th and should have read the 30th. Take some time to enter the Crossword Competition this month as you could win £50 M&S Vouchers. The entry deadline is the 2nd March 2015. You can post or email your answers to competition@newaddingtonmagazine.co.uk.

See the next page :) This month is packed full of interesting articles to keep you entertained, please let me know if there is a particular subject you would like to read about and I will do my best to include it in the future. I would like to hear from anyone who runs the allotment, the weekly market, runs judo or karate classes and any other activity that will benefit the community of New Addington.

Lastly, I want to thank the generous advertisers who have continued to support us and a big welcome to the new advertisers who have joined us this month. Your message will be hand delivered to 6,500 homes & businesses, with another 500 copies available from pick up points reaching an audience of 20k readers. I hope you enjoy the special features in this issue.

I will see you in the March Issue x

Michelle x

Director & Editor

Please continue to support your local businesses and actively use their services. Keep it Local...

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Crossword Competition WIN £50 Marks & Spencer’s Vouchers January 2015 winner is: Lyn Rawle The answer was: New Years Resolution

Solve the Crossword in the usual way, then re-arrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell out this months phrase.

The first correct entry drawn will win a Prize of £50 Marks & Spencer’s Vouchers. Only one entry per household is allowed, and the winner will be announced in the next issue. The closing date for entries is 2 March 2015.

Send your answer to: Crossword Competition, New Addington Magazine, Suite 100, Ravensbourne Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1HN. Or email your entry to: competition@newaddingtonmagazine.co.uk Don’t forget to include your name and address on your entry.

Across

1 Informal photograph (8) 7 Magical or medicinal potion (6) 8 Imitates (4) 10 Perpetrate or carry out (a mistake or crime, for example) (6) 11 Lustrous material (4) 12 Fruit with aromatic pulp and a large seed (5) 14 Make believe (7) 17 Number represented by the Roman XV (7) 18 Plant grown as a lawn (5) 21 Dogs’ feet (4) 23 Departs (6) 25 Abominable snowman (4) 26 Keep (someone) from proceeding, by holding them back (6) 27 Filaments from a web spun by a spider (8)

Down

1 Ski-race over a winding course (6) 2 __ Baldwin, actor who provided the voice of Butch in Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010) (4) 3 Atomic exploding device (1-4) 4 Feel of a surface (7) 5 Comes to the assistance of (4) 6 Commercial flight companies (8) 9 Searched for (6) 13 Full of life or excitement, lively (8) 15 Country, capital Ankara (6) 16 Informing by words (7) 19 Higher in rank (6) 20 Solid projectiles shot by a musket (5) 22 Remain, sit tight (4) 24 Appear (4)

Crossword answers and the solution to the puzzle will be revealed in the next issue. Good luck.

Hint: Would you ask this question in February?

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On Your Plot Gain the upper hand now!

There’s no doubt that the weather during the first part of the year lived up to our expectations of a month of extremes - with mild temperatures and homes and gardens hammered by incredible rainfall. Hopefully March should see the weather settling down and Spring truly starting to emerge.

Most seed packets give you some guidelines as to which month/ or months are best to sow in but personally I think that it’d be a lot more helpful if they gave a little information about the temperature required, not to mention just how long germination is likely to take. Soil temperatures of at least 6º are needed for most seeds - if you don’t want to guess at this you can get a soil thermometer to check.

Don’t forget that by using products such as fleece, or cloches, over your beds you can raise the temperature.

Some seeds, such as parsnips, are notoriously slow to germinate taking up to 3 weeks for seedlings to appear - a good idea with slow starters like these is to sow quick growing crops such as radishes on either side of the row. This will help mark the rows out until your parsnips appear and the radishes will quickly be grown and ready to harvest.

Take note also of the depth that the different seeds should be sown at - too shallow and they’ll either blow away or be eaten by the birds, too deep and you may bury them alive!

Try to space seeds evenly, though if you sow too many you can thin out the weaker seedlings after they appear. Do remember that with many crops it is better to sow just a few and then sow again in a few weeks time to avoid having too many ready to harvest all at once. Salad crops

such as lettuce will bolt if left too long, and other vegetables which may have a short harvesting period can be enjoyed for much longer if you save the seed and sow a few in succession every few weeks.

Spring should really be on it’s way by the end of this month and there’ll be plenty of jobs to keep you busy on your plot.

As the soil warms up for your new crops so it also warms up nicely for the weeds about now! For many people part of the attraction of growing your own is eating chemical free produce and organic methods of pest control will therefore be preferred. Little and often is best - take a quick walk around the veg patch each morning and hand pick any emerging weeds.

Hoeing also works well and if you are careful not to let weeds set seed you’ll avoid a long-term problem. Of course the situation isn’t helped by the fact that your patch is likely to have large amounts of bare soil on it between widely spaced rows at this time of year. Some crops, such as potatoes will obligingly grow to ultimately block out the light and deter weeks, but if you’re really having problems then think about putting down a thick, organic, mulch to cover the bare soil.

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Slugs will also emerge to attack your young seedlings - there’s no end of organic ways to do battle from hand picking at night and beer traps to watering in nematodes. Strike early and gain the upper hand!

There’s nothing quite like sowing seeds and the thrill of watching those first tiny seedlings appearing just a week or two later. Weather permitting the soil should be warm enough to be sowing outdoors in March. Your new seedlings will need all the help that you can give them if they are to flourish so don’t forget the weeding and pest control too!

• Prepare beds for sowing by raking level when the soil is dry enough.

• Get a supply of containers and fill with compost ready for sowing (supermarket plastic trays containers are handy to reuse for this!)

• Make sure you have all the seeds you need and sort them into the order that you’ll sow them in.

• Plant first early potatoes later in the month.

• Keep on top of the weeding and pest control.

• Sow carrots, peas, parsnips, lettuce and radishes.

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Housing Problems

By James Walker

There are as many of us renting with housing associations as there are renting from private landlords. But if you are one of the 3.8 million people who live in housing association property or a council house, do you know what to do if you have an issue with your landlords that cannot be resolved? We take a look at how you should deal with these issues.

As funding from central government is reduced, housing associations are increasingly focused on how they can mitigate that reduced subsidy. This means that there is almost inevitably greater potential for poor service.

Secure, unsecure, or introductory tenants There are several different types of housing association tenancy agreements, and so you need to work out what type of agreement you have. Find your lease and have a read, you are looking for are the words secure or introductory tenant.

You are likely to be an introductory tenant if you have been with the housing association for less than 12 months. During this first year, you cannot buy your home, exchange your home or apply for a transfer.

less safe, reduce the value of the property or make it difficult to let in the future. You will become responsible for future repairs and maintenance of any new improvements you make to the house. If you install a new shower and it leaks, it’s your responsibility to fix it.

Right to buy You can apply to buy your housing association home if you’ve been a tenant for five years or more.

Looking after the property It’s your responsibility to look after your home and to try to avoid causing any damage. You should: • K eep your home reasonably clean

Key reasons a housing association could try to evict you from your home are if you have not paid your rent or are causing a disturbance to the local environment. They will to apply a court to get an eviction notice.

• Not damage the property or any contents provided (and not allow your family or guests to do so either)

Other potential causes for evictions are if you have not kept the property in good condition, your application was not truthful, or if you or a member of your household has been involved in anti-social behaviour.

• U se the heating properly to avoid damp and burst pipes.

Can I take in a lodger or sub-let my home?

The housing association is then responsible for:

Once you are a secure tenant, you are permitted to have lodgers and you will not need to get permission to do this. You should be aware that any income will need to be taken into account with the Social Security Agency and the Inland Revenue. The first £4,250 of income is tax-free.

• The structure and exterior of the building – this includes the roof, walls, windows and external doors

You cannot sublet your home unless you have written permission from the housing association.

Right to improve Secure tenants can carry out improvements to the property as long as they’ve got the housing association’s permission first. Introductory tenants aren’t allowed to carry out any improvements.

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• Carry out minor maintenance like checking smoke alarm batteries or unblocking a sink In most cases, you will also be responsible for interior decoration.

Read your tenancy agreement to confirm what exactly is your responsibility.

• Central heating, gas fires, fireplaces, flues, ventilation and chimneys • Water, pipes, basins, sinks, toilets and baths, drains and guttering •G as pipes, electrical wiring, and any appliances provided •C ommon parts such as lifts and communal entrances.

Making a complaint Before you can make an official complaint with a housing association, you must make what is technically known as an ‘unofficial complaint’. This sounds quirky, but basically it means you must raise the issue with the housing association and given

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them a chance to resolve the issue. Around 87% of issues are resolved by housing associations.

Ensure you head any communications as a ‘Formal Complaint’. This way, it is recognised as a complaint. This is important, as otherwise you will not be able to escalate the case if it is resoled to your satisfaction.

Ensure the letter or email is addressed to the ‘Head of Complaints’ and keep it to one side of A4 paper (roughly the same length for an email). It is important to keep your communication focused. We recommend you:

Designated Person The ‘Designated Person’ can be an MP, a local councillor, or a tenant panel. This person (or people in the case of a tenant panel) can then try to resolve the dispute or can pass your case to the Housing Ombudsman. If they try to resolve the issue they will act as an independent assessor, trying to find a way to sort the problem.

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• Explain what the issue is, try and keep it simple and keep it to the key points;

If the issue cannot be resolved by the Designated Person or after eight weeks from when the formal complaints process from the housing association has finished, you can take your complaint to the Housing Ombudsman.

• Say what have you done so far to try and resolve the issue.

Have you made an informal complaint? Who to? When?

The Housing Ombudsman is the final stage of the escalation process.

• What would you like to be done to resolve the issue (ensure this is simple and straightforward)

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You should then give the housing association time to respond.

If you still have no resolution, the next stage of the process is to contact a designated person. Under the Localism Act of 2011, a local person has been introduced into the process of complaining against a housing association. The idea is to help resolve issues in a local environment.

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We are unable to deliver to flats because of access restrictions.

However you can pick up a copy at the following pick up points along Central Parade.

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Estate Agents Webbs Estate Agents have been established since 2005 and its proprietor Pauline Valenti, with over 30 years experience is delighted to offer homeowners in New Addington a professional moving experience.

Pauline is a local girl and well known in the community so always has the best interests of her clients at heart. She was recently asked to appear on Channel 4’s The Renovation Game programme where her knowledge and expertise was showcased throughout the show.

So if you’re thinking of buying, selling or renting, would like a free valuation or any advice on any aspect of the house moving process get in touch with Pauline or one of her team on 020 8768 3600 or email webbs.properties@btconnect.com

Services We Offer Free valuations - on properties to sell and let.

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Plant of the Month

Mimosa

A beautiful evergreen and originating from Australia, the mimosa is a super shrub for a sheltered garden or conservatory. They don’t like the cold so avoid planting in cold places and protect from frost wherever possible.

Best planted in the spring these plants are beautiful all year round, with hanging feathery branches and scented, bobbly flowers that range from lemony to egg yolk yellow.

They generally grow up to 3m tall and caring for established plants is relatively easy although they do need a little pruning from time to time as they grow quickly.

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The Mitsubishi PHEV may look like a normal Outlander, but hiding behind the mask is the most technologically advanced Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on the car market.

‘PHEV’ stands for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. It means the SUV can be fed by electricity from a domestic socket to power electric motors that are supported by a petrol engine.

Two electric motors drive the front and rear axle separately while batteries allow electricity-only driving at up to 75mph.

Beyond that pace, or should the battery pack drain to less than 30 per cent of its charge, a 2.0-litre petrol engine kicks in to life. It acts as a generator to help the PHEV accomplish a total driving range of approximately 500 miles on a full tank.

The Outlander PHEV is also the most fuel efficient four-wheel drive. That’s astounding for a family-size car that tips the scales at a bulky 1810kg, and seats five.

As a global first, the Outlander PHEV also has no direct adversary. The closest is the Lexus RX450h, though it can’t be recharged via a powerpoint and cannot run on electricity alone.

Befitting its first-class status in the Outlander range, the PHEV is very well stacked with kit. It has 18 inch alloy

wheels, dusk-sensing auto headlamps, touch-screen with satellite navigation and reversing camera, climate control, parking sensors and seven airbags.

The flagship GX4hs was driven for this review and the model comes with additional features such as adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning.

The latter squeals at you if it detects you’ve drifted across the road’s white dividing lines.

If you’re used to a standard car, it’s going to be a peculiar experience the first time you gently push the gearstick over to the right into ‘D’ and drive off in silence. Even sharp jabs of the throttle produce the same amount of hush, though that has its rewards – the audio unit is only average, so at least there’s plenty of clarity in the quiet cabin.

The Outlander PHEV isn’t rapid from a standing start, but tremendous pulling power makes up for it once you get going.

Initial acceleration suffers simply because of the heavy jumble of battery and electric motors that the standard Outlander doesn’t possess.

When you need to recharge on the move, all you need to do is hit the ‘Charge’ switch behind the joystick, which fires up the four-cylinder engine to replenish the battery. A single charge via a powerpoint takes five hours, which could cost you next to nothing depending on the hours you choose to plug in to the grid.

Inside, it’s pretty much standard Outlander layout apart from the joystick-style gearstick and electric charging buttons.

The tachometer has also been replaced by a power meter, which shows when you’re charging-up the battery, using the battery, or running the engine.

Behind the wheel, body control is good for an SUV of this weight as the Outlander PHEV profits from Mitsubishi’s Super AllWheel Control (S-AWC). This is a system that ensures maximum stability when cornering.

Indeed, for its green, yet powerful talents, Mitsubishi’s PHEV is an SUV that many British families will take to their hearts.

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FOR February

AQUARIUS

By Astrologer Russell Grant

Joining a humanitarian organisation towards the beginning of February will have unexpected benefits. At least one of your new contacts will want to promote your work to an appreciative audience. The Full Moon on the 3rd is perfect for romance. This is a great day to profess your love or buy your amour a token of your deep and true affection. Valentine's Day could be something of a letdown, when unforeseen circumstances force you to cancel plans. You might have to visit someone at hospital on or around the 18th, when the New Moon sends stress signals to serious Saturn. Problems with bones and teeth will require immediate medical attention. Life becomes much easier and breezier after the 20th, when your ambitions will soar sky high. If someone tries to block your path, just forge forward. You are destined for success, especially regarding matters of the heart. Pursue your passion.

The early days of February are ideal for a creative collaboration. Surround yourself with artistic friends and relatives for inspiration. You will have an opportunity to make something of lasting beauty with the help of these people. The Full Moon on the 3rd is ideal for sealing a house sale or purchase deal. You're sure to get a good price for a property. If you're looking to buy a place, look for an older home that needs a little work, but has lots of character. Valentine's Day could turn out to be a washout, especially if you're planning to confess a crush on a friend. Prospects for an enduring relationship will be much better with someone you have recently met. The New Moon on the 18th warns against getting or giving loans. If you're short of cash, try to make ends meet with existing resources. A secret romance gives the final days of February a dash of spice.

The opening days of February will be spent running errands, fielding calls and answering emails. Be diligent about checking your messages, or you'll miss an important appointment. Meeting all of your deadlines will make a good impression on a seasoned professional. Don't be surprised if this VIP offers you an important job. Resist the urge to make any big decisions until the 11th, when it will be much easier to hammer out a deal that is fair to both parties. Valentine's Day looks like being a let down, due to your partner's work commitments. The New Moon on the 18th brings a fresh career opportunity, but there will be strings attached. You won't have much time for a private life if you accept this position. Your authority and experience will come in handy around the end of February. A teaching position will be lucrative and enjoyable. The students will love you.

Early February is ideal for going on a romantic break. It doesn't matter if you're single or attached; you will experience love on this journey. You'll see a nice sum of money land in your bank account on the 3rd, when the Full Moon attracts additional income. It's possible this sum will be earned as the result of a freelance job. Take care not to spend this hard earned cash on senseless luxuries. Put it into a savings account, where it will grow and multiply. Valentine's Day will be a disappointment, when work or ill health forces you to stay home. The New Moon on the 18th warns against getting embroiled in a lawsuit. You're better off cutting your losses than taking this matter to court. An intense flirtation gives you an attractive glow throughout the second half of February. Go ahead and splurge on a salon treatment or spa visit.

You will gain admission to an educational or cultural institution during the opening days of February. This association will help you, both personally and professionally. The Full Moon on the 3rd brings fame and acclaim. People will start seeking out your creative work, paying handsome fees for your services. This is a wonderful time to make a name in an artistic field. Be willing to share the spotlight with your amour during the first half of the month, or resentment will set in. Valentine's Day could get stressed and strained, due to some miscommunication about gifts. Your idea of a romantic present may be radically different from theirs. The New Moon on the 18th marks a power struggle. If you're single, it may be because you expect too much of a romantic partner. If you're in a relationship, use the closing days of February to make amends. A little tenderness will go a long way.

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Love is in the air in the early days of February. If you're single, you will meet someone special at a museum, concert, or theatre. The Full Moon on the 3rd prompts you to spend a little time on your own.

Take this opportunity to rest and relax. A loving relative will offer to run errands for you. Don't turn down this generous offer. Work becomes a lot easier as mid-month approaches. You'll finally be able to get colleagues to return your calls. Valentine's Day will be strained due to career commitments. Don't be surprised if your partner is forced to stay late at the office. The New Moon on the 18th puts strain on a close relationship. Have a heart to heart discussion with your best friend or lover about the frustration you're experiencing. Working from home will prove productive in the final days of February. It will be a relief to escape office politics.

A deep emotional rapport with a romantic interest makes the first days of February positively fabulous.

You'll feel like you are walking on a cloud of love. The Full Moon on the 3rd brings good news regarding a relative or neighbour. This calls for a celebration. You'll be forced to choose between two invitations on Valentine's Day. Someone is bound to be disappointed by your decision. The New Moon on the 18th marks an unwanted work assignment. As much as you will dislike working for a particular client, you will have to fulfil this job. Don't be surprised when the customer continually changes their mind and places impossible demands on you. Fortunately, an attentive lover will be on hand to cheer you up. Schedule plenty of romantic dinners as February comes to a close. You will welcome these pleasant distractions, as they will remind you there is more to life than just work.

The opening days of February are wonderfully romantic. This is the perfect time to go on a luxurious holiday with your amour. If you're single, head for a seaside resort. You're sure to find love while strolling the beach or sipping a drink by the pool. The Full Moon on the 3rd finds you in the limelight. If you have a job, you will be given a promotion or award. If you're looking for one, you'll find a position that draws on your expertise. This calls for a celebration. The 8th promises to be wonderfully seductive, when your partner works overtime to satisfy your sensual side. Valentine's Day may be less satisfying, thanks to financial constraints. Try not to be too disappointed if you don't receive the gift you wanted. The New Moon on the 18th warns against taking gambles you can't afford. You're better off keeping your money safe in the bank.

The Full Moon on the 3rd brings good news about an academic or legal matter. It looks like you will earn a diploma or certificate. Alternatively, you may prevail in a court case. Either way, this turn of events will open new doors for you. It's a relief to move into unfamiliar territory. Don't overestimate your expertise on the 6th.

If an instructor arrives on the scene, you would be wise to listen to their presentation. This is a rare opportunity to acquire marketable skills for free. You may feel fed up and moody on Valentine's Day, thanks to a misunderstanding. Try not to take jokes too personally. The New Moon on the 18th forces you to be more realistic about a family matter. If a relative needs extra care or a different living arrangement, you will have some work to do. The end of February is perfect for spending quality time with your relatives.

Your positive attitude leads to a moneymaking opportunity in early February. The Full Moon on the 3rd is perfect for settling debts and obligations. A business executive admires your fiscal responsibility and may offer a lucrative contract as a result. Your personal allure is very strong on the 8th, prompting a friend to confess a crush. Valentine's Day could be stressful; thanks to some mixed messages you receive from your amour. If you're single, this would be a good time to celebrate your independence. The New Moon on the 18th warns against signing contracts. A hidden clause will come back to haunt you later. Hold off on sealing the deal until the end of February, when you can negotiate a better arrangement. A business executive will respect the way you defend your interests. If you don't hold your services in high esteem, nobody else will, either. Stand your ground as February turns to March.

Your social life sparkles in the beginning of February. Attend as many parties as possible. Laughing it up with friends gives you an attractive glow. The Full Moon on the 3rd further underscores your popularity. An attentive lover will seek out your company, as will neighbours, colleagues and friends. If you're in a relationship, be sure to devote this magical day to your amour. It's important to set personal boundaries on the 6th, or an exuberant person will walk all over you. Valentine's Day may be stressful, thanks to confusion over your social calendar. Make sure you don't double book yourself at this confusing time. The New Moon on the 18th attracts a job, but there are strings attached. Accepting this position will keep you away from your friends, thanks to the unorthodox hours involved. A better opportunity in the creative field will come along as February turns to March.

Your creative juices will flow freely at the beginning of February. There's never been a better time to start writing a book, painting a picture, or joining a theatrical group. Choose whatever medium makes your heart sing with excitement. The Full Moon on the 3rd marks the successful conclusion of a work assignment.

Don't be surprised if you're given bigger and better jobs as a result. Your boss is very impressed by your talent. An influential friend will promote your artistry to an appreciative audience on the 8th. Valentine's Day could turn out to be a deflating disappointment when your boss asks you to work late. The New Moon on the 18th warns against making drastic changes to your appearance. Don't waste money on an expensive salon treatment you will later regret. It will be difficult to get time off work during the second half of technique Magazine will help you keep stress at bay.

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Use the savings fountain to boost your savings

By Martin Lewis

@MoneySavingExpert

Savings rates are spit-worthily low; but it could get even worse as the UK base rate doesn’t look likely to rise till late 2015 and ‘swap rates’ - which influence fixed saving rates - have plummeted recently. Yet there are weapons in a saver’s arsenal - most don’t use them, it’s time to change that. As an aside, before you start saving, do pay off any expensive debts, as they’re costing you more than saving will pay you. This is often true for mortgage too – read my full www.mse. me/mortgageoverpay guide to see if it’s worth it.

My savings fountain is designed to maximise your interest on every penny of your cash. It works because different types of savings have different rules on how much you can put in and when.

Think of it like a champagne fountain - put your cash into the best-paying savings vehicle possible, then when that’s full and overflowing, fill up the next best, and so on.

The top tier... earn up to 5% easyaccess via ‘bank account’ savings.

Some bank accounts’ in-credit rates now smash easy access savings accounts and ISAs. They’re done as a loss leader to entice new banking customers - yet if you’re prepared to switch account, you gain. Aim to cover as much as possible at decent rates.

• Earn 3% AER on £3,000-£20,000: With the www.santander.co.uk 123 account. There’s a £2/mth fee, but this is usually more than covered as it also pays cashback on bills.

• Earn 4% AER on £4,000-£5,000: With the www.lloydsbank.com Club bank account.

• Earn 5% AER for a year on £2,500: With the www.nationwide.co.uk FlexDirect account.

• Earn 5% AER on up to £2,000: With the www.tsb.co.uk/ Classic Plus bank account.

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Next trickle into regular savings... save monthly to earn up to 6%.

Regular savings accounts often pay high interest as it’s only on a small amount for a short time. While the top rate’s slightly more than bank accounts, because you need to put cash in each month, you’d need to trickle it across from your top savings account anyway - hence why it’s second.

• Bank linked 6% regular savings. If you’re a First Direct bank customer, it offers a linked regular savings account at 6% AER fixed for a year - you need to put £25-£300 in per month and can vary that each month. The Lloyds current account has a similar linked account at 4%.

• Anyone can earn 3.05%. The www. leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk Regular Saver pays 3.05% AER variable if you pay in £50 to £250 every month for a year.

Got more? Pour it into a cash ISA 2.6% tax-free with access.

Cash ISAs are just savings accounts where the interest isn’t taxed (so you keep all of it). Anyone over 16 in the UK can put up to £15,000 in an ISA each tax year (6 April - 5 April) and once in, it stays tax-free year after year.

With fixed-rate cash ISAs, unlike normal savings, you can access the cash within the term - though you’ll lose some interest in penalties. Yet even if you

withdraw early, these can still be winners.

• Top fixed-rate cash ISA: www. coventrybuildingsociety.co.uk pays 2.6% AER fixed for four years, but you can withdraw by closing the account early and the penalty is just 120 days’ interest.

So withdraw after 1yr and you’d get 1.75%, after 2yrs 2.18% and after 3yrs 2.32%. This means as long as you keep cash in for 10 months, you’d earn more than the best easy access deal anyway.

• Top fix for cash ISA transfers: All those that allow you to transfer old cash ISAs in as well as new money have heftier penalties. So here the aim should be to fix for a length you need. Top 1yr is www.postoffice.co.uk at 1.7% AER, 2yr is Barclays at 2.02% AER, 3yr is Virgin at 2.15% AER. • Need access to your cash, 1.55% easy access cash ISA. www.bmsavings. co.uk allows new money and lets you transfer in old cash ISAs, of its 1.55% AER variable interest 1.05% is a bonus for a year.

See www.mse.me/ISAs for more ISA options Now consider locking cash away - earn 2.5% in fixed rate savings.

If you’ve still money, next consider whether you’re prepared to lock it away without access - if so, you can fix with a locked-in rate that’s usually higher.

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Do bear in mind if rates rise over the term you can’t switch, so at the moment I don’t list fixes longer than three years.

Top fixed-rate savings: www.krbs.com 1yr fix pays 1.9% AER, min £1,000. The top 3yr fix is www.investec.co.uk (min £25,000), which pays 2.5% AER unless the Bank of England base rate plus 1% is higher, in which case you get that. If you’ve less, www.shawbrook.co.uk Bank is a 3yr fix at 2.5% AER (min £5,000).

Got any left? Earn 1.4% in the top easy access normal savings. Now we’re down to the bog standard easy access payers. Here you can put in big amounts and withdraw cash at leisure.

Top normal savings: The Post Office pays 1.4% or over-50s can get 1.55% with www.saga.co.uk (min £1,000).

Before you rush off to pour cash in the fountain, a few key tips...

You pay tax on savings interest (if not in an ISA). Higher rate taxpayers lose 40% of their interest to the taxman, basic rate 20%.

Non-taxpayers - cash ISAs may still be worth it. There’s no tax gain, but they often pay higher rates than equivalent savings, cash ISA fixes have more access and if you become a taxpayer again, the cash will then be protected.

Part of a couple? Put savings in name of the lower-rate taxpayer. If one of you pays tax at a higher rate, providing you trust each other put non-ISA savings in the name of the lower taxpayer and you’ll take home more. For those who aren’t married/ civil partners, there is a tiny risk if one of you died within seven years of this that there’d be inheritance tax on it.

Know your savings safety. Provided your money is in a UK-regulated savings account, the first £85,000 per person, per financial institution is Government guaranteed. If you’ve got more, spread it.

Check your local credit union. On rare occasions these beat the rates above, check if there’s one near you.

In dire straits?

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Lucy’s Recipe Corner

Household

CRUMBLY COCONUT

COOKIES Yummy when warm with a cup of tea!

Tips

Go Bananas!

If you keep bananas connected at the stem they will ripen faster and go squidgy and brown before you can use them all. So make sure you separate them and keep them away from other fruit to lengthen their shelf life. :)

INGREDIENTS 150g rolled oats 100g plain flour 100g light brown sugar 100g desiccated coconut 100g butter 2tbsp golden syrup 1/2 tsp of bicarbonate of soda 2 tbsp boiling water • Put the oats, flour, sugar and coconut into a large bowl and put to one side.

• Pop the butter and golden syrup into a pan and let it melt gently.

• Get a little bowl, put in the bicarbonate of soda and pour the boiling water over the top. Give it a stir so it dissolves and then add it to the pan.

• Put your spoon into the middle of the oaty mixture and make a hole, then pour in the butter and syrup and give it a good stir.

• Use your hands to make small balls of dough and put them onto a baking tray, pressing them down a bit so they flatten.

• Cook for 15-20 minutes at 175Oc /gas mark 4.

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Small is beautiful Happy Birthday to the New Addington BID

By Ken Burgess, Chair, CPBP and New Addington BID

The Central Parade Business Partnership (CPBP) celebrated the 2nd birthday of the New Addington Business Improvement District (BID) on 4th February 2015.

As the smallest Business Improvement District (BID) in the country, the New Addington BID team are now frequently contacted for advice from business associations keen to follow in their footsteps.

Since its start in February 2012, the BID’s collaboration with other partners and income raised through the additional annual BID business levy has enabled many practical improvements to the Central Parade shopping area including: • installation of lighting in stairwells • a regular programme of cleansing • regular residents refuse removal • additional 1 hour free parking pilot • Christmas Lights campaign • OLF1 market square improvements • additional Police presence on the Parade • joint-purchase of business services • representation of business views on planning issues and public realm proposals Ken Burgess, Chair of the CPBP and BID Board is keen to stress the importance of the BID: “The CPBP’s main objective remains to voice the needs of the business community to the Council, Police, Safer Neighbourhood and Anti-Social Behaviour teams and other parties and to promote the interests of local traders in public realm and regeneration developments.”

Ken has no doubt of the BID’s worth: “By working together as a partnership, local traders have gained confidence in putting forward the needs of businesses to decision-makers. We now have a strong reputation and our views are taken seriously. By working with the Council, Police, Fire Service and other partners

we have secured significant support and funding that has and will continue to improve the security, facilities and look of the Parade.”

Ken continued: “The additional annual BID levy paid by businesses has made it possible for us to budget and plan our own tailored programme of improvements and services for local traders. Every business has benefitted from the improvements we have made over the last 2 years.”

The BID Board are now planning the 3rd year of the BID programme. As always, this will have the needs of the business community at its heart and is dependent on the income from the BID levy.

“Businesses that fail to pay their share of the BID levy in a timely fashion are letting other businesses down and not entering the spirit of the business partnership. A shortfall in the BID income will inevitably impact on the projects and improvements CPBP can plan” said Helen Mason, Business Adviser to the BID. Projects will focus on safety and security, increasing footfall and trade, parking, access and transport, and on helping to improve the perception and look of the Parade and its surroundings. Immediate plans include: • painting of Central Parade shop stairwells • free food waste audits for food retailers and hospitality businesses • Council upgrade of the Central Parade Rear Service Road • savings audits on business commodities • marketing and social media workshops for local businesses • Central Parade regeneration (phase 2) and leisure centre works confirmed Said Ken “These improvements are designed to help traders in all aspects of their business. The BID levy continues to be good value for money for traders.”

“The CPBP will pursue all businesses failing to pay their BID levy. This may include legal proceedings and additional legal costs to the business.”

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New Addington Little League was established in 1977 to provide low cost well organised football for local children up to the age of 12 years. Trials take place in late May, early June and all matches take place at Rowdown Primary School.

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SingCR0nise is New Addington’s Community Choir Established in November 2008, the choir now has a membership of more than 30 people. Open to anyone over the age of 18, it’s free of charge and rehearsals take place at The Salvation Army’s community facility at the old New Addington Library building, every Sunday from 7pm – 8.30pm* (*except during school holidays or on the last Sunday of each month).

The choir sings a range of musical styles, but focusses mainly on contemporary gospel and Pop/Rock. SingCR0nise is a choir for all abilities. If you’ve never sung before, sing in the shower or if you just can’t stop singing, you’ll fit right in. Songs are taught by rote – that is, you don’t need to be able to read music or even words. Many of our members have been amazed at how they’ve progressed from feeling nervous initially to confidently singing in 3 part harmony!

SingCR0nise is very much a Community Choir and has performed at the annual Community Carol Service and at the New Addington Carnival each year since its inauguration. It has also performed concerts as far afield as Maidstone and Wokingham in addition to more local concerts.

The choir is led by Matt Spencer (New Addington Salvation Army Community Church leader), who firmly believes that having a good time is the key to a choir sounding good. Rehearsals

SingCR0nise New Addington’s Community Choir

are fun with lots of laughter (and occasionally even cakes and sweets!).

Choir members range in age from their early twenties to their early seventies, both men and women, and come from a variety of different backgrounds. Some are confident singers, some are slowly growing in confidence. One thing that they all have in common though is that they agree that there’s nothing quite like the uplifting feeling of singing with a choir, and there’s no better way to start the week (or end the weekend!) than with a SingCR0nise rehearsal!

Why not come along and give it a try? You’ll be made very welcome and there’s no pressure to sign up or come back – just pop in and see if it’s for you.

SingCR0nise Community Choir – Rehearsals Sundays 7-8.30pm at The Old Library, Central Parade (except school holidays and the last Sunday of the month) Free of charge. 18’s and overs.

Matt Spencer

(Captain) Leader, New Addington Salvation Army Community Church Tutor, William Booth College

New Addington Salvation Army

COMMUNITY CHURCH

Think church isn’t for you & The Salvation Army is only for ‘members’?

Think again! New Addington Salvation Army Community Church is a church for everyone – including you!

SUNDAY 10.30am WORSHIP SERVICE

Rehearsals: The Salvation Army Community Centre, The Old Library Building, Central Parade, New Addington

Sundays 7pm—8.30pm (except the last Sunday of each month)

TUESDAY 9.15am BREAKFAST CLUB

Parent/carer & baby/toddler group

Drop-in for coffee & chat

and be part of YOUR COMMUNITY CHOIR!

We also run THE VINE Food Bank

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SINGCR0NISE COMMUNITY CHOIR All over 18’s welcome.

THURSDAY 2pm ‘OPEN HOUSE’

Come and make new friends, have a laugh

FREE OF CHARGE!

Lively, relaxed & family-friendly. (crèche & kids/teen programme weeks 2&3).

Followed by tea & coffee.

We are a very welcoming, all-age church. Why not come along one Sunday?

SUNDAY 7pm

(except last week in month)

Call/email re. referrals or donations.

The Old Library Building 90 Central Parade New Addington CR0 0JB

1st WEDNESDAY of MONTH 1.30pm MOTHERS’ PRAYERS WEDNESDAY 8pm ‘DEEPER’

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THURSDAY 9.15am

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Established 2010

By the time you read this, Pathfinders All Ages team would have taken part in the Fire Safety Challenge organised by Croydon Council and LFB. This year the competition from groups on the estate means the likelihood of New Addington being on the trophy for the 3rd consecutive year will be very high!

Lillians Law A huge well done to the family, MP, local newspapers and community for getting together and changing the law. Just as we have now know drinking and driving will not be tolerated, so now those who take drugs and drive will have to comply with roadside testing.

Coming up...

There are plans afoot for Big Lunch / VE day celebrations in June.

We also have the New Addington Peoples’ Carnival (please look on their Facebook page for details of how to get involved.)

Please keep a lookout at Northdowns for our Flanders poppies planted last year in memory of the 100 years since WW1. Hoping these decide to make an appearance this year – with over 60,000 seeds spread, you’d have thought at least a couple would have seeded!

Just a reminder that the Octagon Hub is open every Tuesday and Friday. Manned by volunteers please feel free to pop in for a cuppa and a chat. We also have a job club run also by volunteers on a Tuesday morning from 10am – 12.30pm for CV help and assistance, newspapers/computers for job searching.

See you in March New Addington Pathfinders

JOIN THE ADVENTURE You can experience the thrills of exciting activities Join or help with your local Scout Group

. . . Want to know more? call

0845 265 8311

or visit us at e:

www.croydonscouting.org.uk

info@croydonscouting.org.uk

@croydonscouting

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The Family Centre From: January 2015

Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 9AZ Tel:@ 07908 312 925 Email: familycentre.fieldway@virgin.net Monday Breakfast Club 9.15 – 9.45 AM Offering a variety of breakfast options for you and your children Crafty Corner 9.30 – 10.30 AM – Art and Craft activities for you to enjoy with your children Leaps and Bounds 10.30 – 11.30 AM A physical skill based programme for pre-school children Relate 10 AM – 12, By appointment only. One – to one, couple or family counselling (For an appointment please call Julia or Lisa on 07908312925) Outdoor and messy play sessions 11.30 AM – 12 noon Tuck in for change 12 – 2 pm, Subsidised Lunch Club offering healthy meals Adults £1.20 Children 75p

Thursday Breakfast Club 9.15 – 9.45 AM Offering a variety of breakfast options for you and your children Stay and Play 9.30 AM – 12.30 An opportunity for you to come along with your children and join in a variety of activities.

Lunch Club 12.30 – 2 PM, offering a variety of tasty meals and snacks at affordable prices

Tuesday Dump the Junk Healthy cookery programme for Parent/ carer and their children.

10 – 12 AM and 3.30 – 5.30 PM (places need to be booked) Little Green shoots Allotment Project (places need to be booked) Mentoring and Employment project For men and young fathers 3pm – 5pm for more information please contact Frederick Clarke from Mighty Men of Valour mightymenofvalour@live.co.uk 07958770779

Friday

Wednesday Breakfast Club 9.15 – 9.45 AM, Offering a variety of breakfast options for you and your children 2 year old funding support 9 AM – 12.30 drop in session, obtain help in completing your 2 year old funding form Healthy Child Clinic By appointment Only Please see Health visitor/ GP for appointment Stay and Play 9.30 AM – 12.30, an opportunity for you to come along with your children and join in a variety of activities Lunch Club 12.30 – 2 pm, offering a variety of tasty meals and snacks at affordable prices.

Other Services

New Addington Autism Group (NAAG) Peer support group for parents / carers who meet alternate Friday of the month excluding school holidays.

10 AM– 12, No appointment need just drop in

Laundry Facilities

Mentoring and Employment project For men and young fathers 12 – 3pm for more information please contact Frederick Clarke from Mighty Men of Valour mightymenofvalour@live.co.uk 07958770779

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Family Support Monthly Police Q&A Surgery’s, dates advertised monthly.

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ACA Addington

Community Association

Every Monday 2pm – 4pm • Every Thursday 2.30pm – 4.30pm Venue: ACA – Addington Community Association Non Members £3 • ACA Members £2 Tea & Biscuits supplied Further information please call Ivy on: 01689 847402 You don’t need to book, just turn up as we would love to see you

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New Addington Children’s Centres We offer a whole range of FREE services for families with children 0-5 years of age. From family cooking to First Aid, Health clinics to adult qualifications, parenting courses to Jumping Beans, there is so much on offer.

We deliver a programme of activities and support across the whole of New Addington with the main Centre at Fairchildes Children’s Centre and family hubs located at Castle Hill, Good Shepherd and Applegarth Schools. We also have services running in Wolsey Infants and Rowdown Schools. We work in partnership with local toddler groups, running activities and special events. We have a small Family Engagement Partnership Team that are able to provide individual support to families, working with them in their homes.

You can find out more information from our website www.newaddingtonchildrenscentres.co.uk or our facebook group: New Addington Children’s Centres.

Tel: 01689 847136 Email: childrenscentre@faichildes.croydon.sch.uk

Are you a young person aged between 10 to 25 or a family?

Whatever the issues you are facing, Centre of Change Project are here to offer you confidential support.

We provide Counselling, Mentoring, Tutoring, Drop in Services, Health & Sex Education Call us on 07758 702452 or email us on: centreofchangeproject@hotmail.co.uk

www.centreofchange.org.uk Drop your brand onto 7,000 door mats with the The New Addington Magazine

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Index & Contents Welcome Page Editors Letter Crossword Competition On Your Plot Housing Problems Plant of the Month Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Russell Grant Horoscope Martin Lewis Household Tips

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Recipe Corner Kid’s Corner Word Search& Sudoku Foal Farm Ken Burgess BID Energetic & Wise Little League Salvation Army New Addington Library Pathfinders

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Gadsby Accounting & Co Consulting Ltd Gordon Gray Estate Agents & Solicitors Inspired Health & Beauty Langley Estate Agents MB Motors Mickleham Cars Pawtastic Posh Pooch

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The Family Centre ACA Tea Dance Mighty Men of Valour Trinity Zone Centre of Change New Addington Children Centre Index & Contents Word Search& Sudoku Answers Handy Numbers & Kids Answers Business Card Directory

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Practical Car & Van Rental Rowland Brothers Ltd Scrap Car Recovery Ltd Webbs Estate Agents

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Crossword Answers for January Issue (4): Across: 1 Composer, 4 Fees, 8 Tramp, 10 Avarice, 11 Hostess, 13 Steel, 14 Parish, 15 Caviar, 18 Urban, 20 Leaflet, 23 Measles, 24 Mania, 25 Teem, 26 Starters.

Down: 1 Catch, 2 Means, 3 Elapse, 5 Exile, 6 Stellar, 7 False alarm, 9 Pleasantly, 12 Ova, 14 Plummet, 16 Awe, 17 Closet, 19 Blade, 21 Lunge, 22 Traps.

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Useful Telephone Numbers Community Support Leisure Centre Library New Addington Pathfinders

Council

01689 842553 020 3700 1009 01689 809377

Croydon

020 8726 6100

Doctors Castle Hill Fieldway Headley Drive Parkway

01689 843636 01689 841466 01689 808160 01689 808810

Domestic Emergencies Power Cuts Gas Emergency

Helplines

0800 783 8838 0800 111 999

Citizens Advice NSPCC Child Protection Samaritans Victim Support

01689 808139 0808 800 5000 08457 90 90 90 0845 30 30 900

Hospitals Beckenham Mayday (Croydon) Princess Royal (Orpington)

Public Transport 01689 863000 020 8401 3000 01689 863000

Flight Information Gartwick Airport Heathrow Airport

0844 892 0322 0844 335 1801

Other Dentist

01689 845222

RSPCA

0300 1234 999

Vets

01689 842883

Pharmacies Aumex Pharmacy

01689 843363

Boots Pharmacy

01689 843291

Fieldway Pharmacy 01689 843111 Police Police - Non Emergency

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Police - In an Emergency (If a crime is taking place)

999

Tram Enquiries

020 8681 8300

National Rail

0845 748 4950

Schools Applegarth Academy 01689 841528 Castle Hill Primary School 01689 843148 Fairchildes Primary School 01689 842268 Good Shepherd R.C Primary School 01689 841771 New Addington High School 01689 842545 Rowdown Primary School 01689 843367 Selsdon Primary & Nursery School 020 8657 4038 Wolsey Infant School 01689 842773 Wolsey Junior School 01689 843103 We do our best to provide the correct telephone numbers, if you spot any mistakes please let me know at info@newaddingtonmagazine.co.uk

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Year 5 Open Mornings Now Booking!

Please Call Mrs. S. Hickmott on 01689 842545 – Extension 108 To book a tour