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Welcome to the first issue of the New Addington Magazine!

Our aim is to create a local magazine for the whole community that contains a combination of regular monthly features, interesting editorials, community news and advertising for local businesses and the surrounding areas.

We will advertise local not for profit events for free and support these events by actively promoting them via our website, facebook and twitter accounts.

If you are interested in writing or contributing towards our monthly features relating to New Addington or you specialise in a specific subject that would be of great interest to our readers, please get in touch. Email me at michelle@ newaddingtonmagazine.co.uk We are looking forward to receiving your feedback on the content and really welcome your thoughts on what you would like to see in this magazine.

Have a super October 2014

Michelle

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PathFinders

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Editors Letter

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Malachi’s Wish

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Martin Lewis

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Recipe of the Month

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Kids Corner

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Russell Grant Horoscope

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Word Search & Sudoku

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Handy Telephone Numbers

Director & Editor

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Contacts Editor: Michelle Dowling Email: michelle@NewAddingtonMagazine.co.uk Tel: 07946 891 705 Web: www.NewAddingtonMagazine.co.uk Facebook: NewAddingtonMagazine Twitter: @NewAddingtonMag Graphic Designer: Ivan Hill-Cottingham Tel: 01959 565804 Web: www.iridosdesign.com Distribution: Delivered to 8,200 homes + 1,000 copies from local pick up points Readership: 20,000 (based on 2.5 per household) Copy Deadline to get into next month’s issue Nov 14 is Mon 20th Oct 2014 @4pm

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New Addington Established 2010

New Addington Pathfinders Group is made up of local residents who are committed to making a difference in the area. We started from a home office initiative and we were, and still are volunteers. We now fund ourselves through applying for grants, hiring out the Hub to local groups and Churches and offering printing, faxing, laminating and other services for a small fee.

We aim to help make things better throughout the whole of New Addington whether you live, work or learn here.

We promote the concept of being good neighbours and consult with people about community cohesion including; anti-social behaviour, nuisance noise, cleanliness, poverty and employability.

What have we done?

Promoted the ‘Buddy Leaflet’ – aided by our partners the London Fire Brigade and Croydon Drop-In young people have received tips for a safe night out

Lights Out – remembering the 100 year Great War this 4th August, a simple but poignant service was held on the Market Square with Huw Duffield from the Salvation Army leading the service, and poems read

by Councillor Simon Hall, ex- serviceman and Royal British Legion member Tony Pearson and Captain Matt Spencer of the Salvation Army.

Poppy Planting – well, hopefully we will see a beautiful display of red Flanders Field poppies next year. Sadly despite the best

efforts of those who took part planting the approx. 60,000 poppy seeds … not one poppy has yet appeared!

Regeneration of Central Parade – We worked closely with the Council and Assemble Design Team to make as many residents aware of the choices available within the remit of the funding. We are looking forward to further improvements and being a part of the Steering Group to help put forward the community’s views.

This is just a snapshot of the projects New Addington Pathfinders have been, and still are involved in. We will work with anyone who wants what we all want – the best for New Addington!

If you want to find out more, join us on our busy Facebook page - search for New Addington Pathfinders (NAP) where you can keep up to date with what’s going on locally, and future projects on a page where the residents are all communityminded like us.

Fire Safety Challenge – the youth Pathfinders team have won the interBorough challenge twice now! Hoping for our third victory this year though it sounds like there may be more competition!

Silver Sunday – a celebration of our older generation. Young people from Rowdown School joined with the Pop-In family and had a good old sing-along with Cockney entertainer Gordon Bennett Mosaic Project – funded through Croydon Council’s All Ages project, young and old designed and produced the mosaic which now has pride of place by the 2 new benches outside the Octagon Hub. Drop your brand onto 8,200 door mats with the The New Addington Magazine

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Editors Letter

At last the magazine has arrived!

Welcome to the first issue of the New Addington Magazine.

Hello everyone, A big part of this magazine will be based on the local community and what’s available on your doorstep. Putting this magazine together has been so humbling to see how many wonderful volunteers there are in the community and the diverse selection of events that you need to know about! Check out the community section for just a few events that made it into the first issue of the magazine.

jam donut. You can’t walk past Greggs without pressing your nose up against the window and the staff are always upbeat and extremely polite, especially Stacey :)

This FREE Monthly Magazine will include a combination of interesting content to appeal to the local community and provide the local businesses a great place to showcase their services.

Where better to source a local service than in a local magazine, where the businesses have an invested interest in providing you with a great product or service.

Contribution towards the features and local events has been tremendous and thank you all for taking the time to share your views, updates, guidance and valuable information, you have help create an amazing first issue.

The magazine will be hand delivered monthly to 8,200 homes & businesses in New Addington. We do have a few limitations with some buildings due to access restrictions. Don’t worry…..

You can collect your free copy from our 2 Pick Up Points. New Addington Pathfinders (the octagon building) opened on Tues & Fri’s, or pop along to the New Addington Library.

It has been an incredible journey working with so many lovely people from the community. You have been supportive and I want to thank you for guidance, tea, hugs and the occasional Pop along to MB Motors for your annual MOT and car services. Need a cab, then call Mickleham Cars who are looking for more drivers, would you like to join their team?

Addington Tyres is hidden off of King Henry’s Drive and have a huge selection of new or second-hand tyres. White Label, organising one of many amazing events, I will be exhibiting at the We Mean Business Expo 2014 on the 16th October at Fairfield Halls. Clear View Administration taking the headache away from busy landlords.

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Big shout out to the super cool ladies at the New Addington Pathfinders, Kirsty, Marion & Lisa. If you need to know anything that is going on in the community, you should join their Facebook group. New Addington Pathfinders (NAP).

Lastly, I want to thank the generous advertisers that jumped on board without hesitation. You are a part of history and this is just the beginning of “Connecting the Community”.

I hope you enjoy this magazine and please continue to support your local businesses and actively use their services.

Until we meet again next month, have a great October 2014.

Michelle x Director & Editor

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The New Addington Business Improvement District BID The BID has several other projects in the planning stage as part of the 5 year BID business plan.

The New Addington Business Improvement District (BID) is half way through its second year. Voted for by the 66 businesses in Central Parade, Ken Burgess, Chair, CPBP Salcot Crescent and Chertsey Crescent in and New Addington BID December 2012, and started in February 2013, the BID is run by the Central Parade Business Partnership (CPBP); the long-recognised voice of business interests and concerns in New Addington.

A BID is an agreement where business rate payers in a local area agree to pay a small extra annual contribution to a central fund, usually for 5 years. This money is used by the businesses to fund projects, services and events to improve the local area.

Through legal agreements, the BID Board also makes sure that the Council, Police and other services maintain their services within the area.

Says Helen Mason, Business Adviser to the BID; “The impact of the BID is gradually becoming evident. The CPBP has always had a reputation for speaking up for New Addington businesses and getting things done. The BID has given the partnership more certainty. The guaranteed annual funding from the BID levy helps CPBP to budget and plan projects and improvements more effectively.”

• developed a project to help individual businesses assess and reduce their service costs • begun the replacement and upgrade of stairwell lighting • supported the events programme in the Market Square • participated in Small Business Saturday to encourage residents to shop locally • secured participation in the GLA’s London Foodsave programme for Central Parade food businesses (cafes, take-aways, market stalls and retailers) to help them reduce their business costs by reducing their food waste • worked with the Council and contractors to negotiate a better residents’ refuse collection. This is intended to reduce unsightly fly tipping on the Parade.

Helen continues; “The average BID levy for participating businesses works out at less than £7 per week. This raises approximately £20,000 each year. This funding is overseen by the partnership and spent on behalf of the businesses on projects and improvements that address safety and security, cleanliness and make Central Parade welcoming and attractive for local people to shop. The fact that over 93% of the businesses paid their BID dues in the first year shows that the concept works” Ken Burgess, a local trader and Chair of the CPBP BID Board says; “The BID continues to support the Central Parade Partnership’s mission to be a voice for local businesses and a force to make the Central Parade area better for traders and residents alike.

Being part of a nationally recognised high street scheme, the BID has given us more credibility with partners and the possibility of joining national and regional programmes to benefit our local traders.

The BID is more equitable; every business is required to contribute proportionally to the BID pot; as dictated by their annual business rates.”

For more information on the BID go to: www.bidcpbp.co.uk

In the first 18 months of the BID the Central Parade District Partnership has: • continued to represent the interests of Central Parade businesses on planning and parking issues • arranged and covered the cost of the Christmas lights • instigated a regular programme of stairwell cleansing Drop your brand onto 8,200 door mats with the The New Addington Magazine

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New Addington Library An interview with a librarian – books are just the beginning!

Hear what three staff have to say about New Addington Library with an interview with staff members; Bruno, Liz and Linda.

• Bruno - Customer Services Supervisor • Liz - Service Development Specialist • Linda - the Hub manager for the 6 libraries in in the South of Croydon, which includes New Addington Library

1. What do you enjoy most about the library Bruno: I enjoy the diversity of the public, the contact with the people, the lively atmosphere.

Liz: It is light and spacious and the customers and staff are lovely.

Linda: I love the modern, light open design of the library and it looks great with all the new technology, such as the public computers and the self-issue machines. I’m particularly pleased and proud that New Addington was the first of Croydon’s Libraries to have the new self-service machines installed.

2. What do you enjoy most about working at New Addington Library?

Bruno: I like the events, organising them, making the publicity, seeing the public enjoying the events and having some nice feedback about the work we do.

Liz: All the great events we are going to be running for Family Learning Week and Black History Month in October.

Linda: I love the new books, doesn’t everyone? I also like the ‘Library in your living room’ which are the online resources available to all library users in particular the audio books and the audio downloads, which I listen to in the car with my daughter on our way to school. The activities in the library are great fun to watch too, particularly the new under five story and songtime on Friday mornings. Most of this is due to the staff who are really enthusiastic and committed to making the Library a great place for the whole community of New Addington!

A Library in your Living Room Have you ever wanted to find out about your families ancestry, have free access to the latest newspapers and magazines or even practice for your Driving Theory online? Well now you can, all for free through the online resources available at www. ccslibraries.com/24-7 A Library in your Living Room. All you need to do is sign up to your local library, use your library card number to unlock a wealth of online resources at a click of a mouse from the comfort of your own home or using a library computer.

Did you know that there is now free WiFi access in all Croydon Libraries?

Cultural Community Solutions manages Croydon’s library service on behalf of Croydon Council.

Limited edition library cards CCS libraries have worked in partnership with illustrator Jackie Morris to produce three new illustrations for library cards. Signing up to the library is free and easy. Visit your local branch to get your own illustrated library card and keep an eye out for new designs coming soon. Let us know your favourite by tweeting to @croydonlibs #newaddington

For further information about the exciting events coming up in New Addington visit www.ccslibraries.com or visit your local branch to pick up a copy of the What’s On Calendar.

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Neighbourhood

Watch What is the purpose of neighbourhood watch?

It is about building a community spirit among your neighbours, to look out for each other and to help the more vulnerable in the community. It is also, of course, about helping to prevent crime by making people more aware of crime prevention measures and how they can assist the police by being aware of potential criminal activity and knowing how to report it.

So how does it work?

Croydon Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association (CBNWA) covers the whole borough of Croydon. A “Watch” area can be a road, part of a road, a block of flats etc. where one person acts as a Co-ordinator. The role of the Coordinator is to act as a focal point and keep those in their watch informed of crime prevention measures, current scams and other criminal activity notified to them by CBNWA or police. To help in this, CBNWA produce a newsletter 3 times a year which the coordinator will deliver to those households in their watch. Some coordinators email those in their watch with the newsletter - this helps to save us money. In addition a weekly update is emailed to coordinators by CBNWA. This gives the latest information which the coordinator can disseminate as appropriate.

What are the benefits of being in a neighbourhood watch?

The main benefit is the building of a community spirit, getting to know your neighbours, keeping an eye open for them, particularly the elderly and more vulnerable ones. Being informed of all the latest scams, bogus caller activity, crime prevention measures etc. is a bonus for those in a watch. In addition a watch will also be able to have neighbourhood watch signs displayed on lamp posts at either end of their watch area (or some suitable location) - a reminder to the criminal that he is in an area where people will be looking out for one another.

Some insurance companies will give a discount on house insurance to those in a watch area. Appropriate NW stickers are also available to those in a watch to display in a window near their door – e.g. “No Cold Callers”

For an information pack and to register your interest, contact the Neighbourhood Watch Manager – Katie Moore – on 020 8555 1200 extension 37637

You can also email CBNWA at nhw@cbnwa.com Or write to Croydon Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association Neighbourhood Watch Office c/o Croydon Fire Station, 90, Old Town, Croydon CR0 1AR Space for this article does not permit providing information on crime prevention measures. However, for those with internet access you may find the link to the Little Book of Scams, published by the Metropolitan Police helpful. The link is www.met.police.uk/docs/little_book_scam.pdf On the topic of links you may also find it useful to know how to contact your local Police Safer Neighbourhood Team and where and when they hold street briefings for residents. The link for this is http://content.met.police.uk/Page/YourBorough Finally some important telephone numbers for you: Emergency

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Action Fraud

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Croydon Trading Standards Email:

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020 8407 1311

trading.standards@croydon.govuk

Victim Support

020 8681 7711

Age UK Croydon

0845 600 1090

Prepared by Malcolm Saunders - Hon. Secretary CBNWA

What is the role of a Coordinator? A general summary of this is on the CBNWA website www.cbnwa.com look under “Coordinators”

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Foal Farm consists of 26 acres, the majority of which is home to our resident animals: horses, goats, sheep, pigs, ponies, chickens and water fowl. Foal Farm is proud to operate a non-destruct policy.

Foal Farm relies entirely on donations and receives no other funding.

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Feature Story

Malachi’s Only Wish His Story

Hi my name is Malachi. I am 10 years old and I have Cerebral Palsy. I was delivered by emergency c-section 6 weeks early after suffering fetal distress whilst in my mum’s tummy. I weighed 4lb 7oz and they put me in an incubator to stabilise my breathing overnight and then kept me in hospital for over two weeks to put on weight.

I was eventually diagnosed at 18 months with Spastic Diplegia because I wasn’t reaching the normal milestones expected.

I am unable to stand alone and cannot walk without the aid of my walking frame or tripod sticks and I need my wheelchair for longer distances. My condition causes the muscles in my legs to be very tight, which is known as spasticity. I need help from my family all the time to move from sitting to standing or transferring to the toilet or shower, which is a real struggle.

I do daily exercises to ease the intense tightness and spasticity in my muscles which become tighter as I grow. I have always wished I could run or even walk unaided around the playground to play football with my friends instead of being the referee in a wheelchair or the boy

sitting on the side lines watching with tears in my eyes and an aching heart.

There is, however, the chance of a life changing operation carried out by Dr. Park at St. Louis Hospital in America – an operation called SDR (Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy). To put this simply, this is an operation done by making a small incision at the lower back and testing the nerves individually by using electrical currents, which then shows which nerves are sending ‘faulty’ signals from my brain to my muscles to cause the spasticity. The ‘faulty’ ones are then carefully cut and the spasticity disappears.

Fundraising for our sons SDR operation for Tree of Hope because he needs the opportunity to hopefully walk one day

£3,480.42 raised of £80,000.00 target

103 donations at: www.justgiving.com/ malachisonlywish

Raising money for Tree of Hope Charity Registration No. 1149254 In Scotland SC042611 Tree of Hope offers hope to the families of sick children in the UK who need specialist medical surgery, treatment, therapy and equipment in order to free them from suffering, giving a better quality to their young lives. England & Wales 1043092 Scotland SCO4261 http://www.treeofhope.org.uk

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The Marketing Clinic

Why you should love local advertising It was the advertising legend David Ogilvy who said, “When I write an advertisement, I don’t want you to tell me that you find it creative. I want you to find it so interesting that you buy the product.”

If you’re advertising in a local publication like this your aim should be to increase sales. If you build an abundance of goodwill too that’s wonderful but don’t lose sight of the fact that sales and plenty of them are the lifeblood of your business.

I’ve spent many years in advertising and can tell you from experience that local publications provide a powerful, cost effective channel through which to engage a local audience. You can attract many new customers for a modest outlay. If, despite your very best efforts, your advert fails to work there isn’t such a big dent in your budget to remind you.

Here’s what it takes to write a successful advert in a local publication.

to use images, make sure they’re good quality and caption them.

· Make a tempting special offer - limited to a number of readers, with a close date to encourage early responses.

· Don’t forget your contact details. If you want readers visiting your website, give them a positive taster of what they’ll find... download invaluable top tips... get your free voucher... discover what other local customers have said about our restaurant, and so on.

your advert checking it for spelling · Your headline has to stop the reader · Edit mistakes and enlist the services of a in their tracks before they turn the page. Can you promise a benefit, for example, “Reduce your time spent on administration by 75%” has more impact than “Outsource your administration”.

· What about the body of your advert?

Focus on 3-6 compelling benefits underpinned with genuine testimonial from a delighted customer. Is there one big promise your advert can communicate? For example do you offer an unbeatable price guarantee... an experience that’s out of this world.... free delivery... products and services that readers would be hard pushed to find elsewhere?

· Include your awards, accreditations and qualifications too - they reinforce your credibility and expertise. If you’re going

professional designer. You want your advert to look good too. It’s not just about the words.

I’ll conclude with a few words from another advertising sage, Raymond Rubicam. He believed that impact was at the heart of a successful advert defining it thus...

is that quality “inImpact an advertisement which strikes suddenly against the readers’ indifference and enlivens their mind to receive your sales message.

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About Dee Blick I hope you’ve found these tips useful. You can find hundreds more in the twitter masterclass in my latest book The 15 Essential Marketing Masterclasses for Your Small Business available on Amazon for £10. Rated excellent by The Sun. CityAM, Elite Business Magazine and winner of the BookBag nonfiction book award there are 50+ 5 star reviews on Amazon.

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Overdrafts

By Martin Lewis

Overdrafts are a debt like any other, if you don’t manage it, it will spiral out of control. While there are methods to cut the cost, they’re often far less talked about than the common techniques for cutting credit card bills – but are just as important. In a nutshell your aim should be to cut the cost and repay what you owe. Here’s my tips on how…

Overdrafts are a debt like any other, if you don’t manage it, it will spiral out of control. While there are methods to cut the cost, they’re often far less talked about than the common techniques for cutting credit card bills – but are just as important. In a nutshell your aim should be to cut the cost and repay what you owe. Here’s my tips on how…

Get paid £100 to take a free overdraft.

There are two big players who offer decent deals for those with overdrafts who switch account. Though you’ll need to pass their credit score.

Move to www.firstdirect.com, which is the no. 1 rated bank for customer service (92% of my web users rated it ‘great’) and you get an ongoing £250 overdraft. Crucially it also gives you £100 sign up bonus, which you should put straight towards your debt. To get it you’ll need to pay in your salary or income, which must be at least £1,000 a month. Alternatively for a potentially larger 0% overdraft there’s the www.nationwide.co.uk FlexDirect account. Yet it only gives you this overdraft for the first year, so ensure you use that time to clear the debt or afterwards it’s 50p a day.

Shift your overdraft to a 31 month 0% card.

While you may have heard of credit card debt shifting deals called balance transfers, a few cards also offer a ‘money transfer’ where it simply pays cash into your bank account, so you can then pay off your overdraft, meaning you then owe it instead. This is a good option if you’ve a bigger overdraft and will need more than a year to repay it.

My top pick card right now is www.mbna.co.uk, which lets accepted customers do it at 0% for 31 months for a oneoff 4% fee (it’s just 2.88% for normal balance transfers).

However, it’s credit score dependent, so use the www. mse.me/eligibility tool which will show you which money transfer cards you’ve the best chance of getting.

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If you are doing a money transfer do follow these golden rules: a) Don’t assume all cards do this, most charge a fortune. b) Always repay the monthly minimum or you’ll lose the 0% deal. c) Plan to clear by the end of the 0% period or it jumps to the full rate - with MBNA that’s 22.9% rep APR. d) If you’re unsure of what you’re doing use the step-bystep help in www.mse.me/moneytransfers.

Manage your way back into credit.

Cutting the cost of your overdraft isn’t the end game, you should aim to always be in credit (or at least always within your overdraft when there’s no cost). To help do ask companies you pay to shift direct debits to near the end of your working month. If paid on the 25th, aim for the 20th. This artificially boosts your balance so you’re in the red less - but don’t spend the cash. Moving bill dates cuts fees, but won’t tackle the overdraft. So sit down and do a budget to find out where you can cut back.

Organise incoming cash and move it into bill pots at the start of the month so you’re not tempted to spend unnecessarily, it’s called piggybanking. Use this technique to make payments - eg, £100 a month - to your overdraft, treating it like any other bill. Use my free automated budget planner to help at www.budgetbrain.com.

Use savings (if you’ve any).

Having overdrafts and savings isn’t sensible. Think about it: a £1,000 overdraft at £20 a month equals £240 a year, but the same in easy access savings, after tax, earns a paltry £13 at best. So repay debt with savings and you’re £229 per £1,000 up each year. Once the overdraft’s paid off, you can save more freely. You may think: “But I’ll have no savings if the boiler packs up or the roof falls in.” True, but in an emergency, access the overdraft you’ve paid off

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again and you’ll be no worse off. To beat the fear of being without savings, read www.mse.me/repaydebts.

Poor credit?

Get 0% respite from bank charges. The options above won’t help if your score’s poor, but there is one card that offers 0% on spending until October even for those with a poor credit history. The www.luma.co.uk card accepts some with CCJs or defaults over a year old to get it. Now as this isn’t a debt shifting card, you have to play clever and be disciplined to take advantage of it for reducing overdrafts. The technique is you do your normal, budgeted, day-to-day spending on the card up to the credit limit, instead of from your bank account. This builds up the debt on the card, but allows your overdraft to be repaid by your income. Do ensure you can make monthly repayments to clear the card before the 0% ends though or the rate jumps to 34.9% representative APR.

“I got £1,560 in unfair bank charges back.”

If you have an overdraft the nightmare scenario is exceeding your limits and getting stung with bank charges – these transaction fees can be £6 per day or up to £25 per transaction. Get it wrong and they can add up to £100s or £1,000s a year. Do everything you can to avoid them and communicate with the bank if there’s no solution.

However, if you are or have been hit, do remember reports of the death of unfair bank charges reclaiming have been exaggerated. Admittedly now it’s mainly for those where charges put you into financial hardship, yet some do get money back, Alice emailed me to say: “I sent your template... a day later the bank refunded £1,560. Thanks.”

For full help and template letters on how to reclaim bank charges for free see www.mse.me/bankcharges.

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Monday Leaps and Bounds 10.30 – 11.30 a physical skill based programme for pre-school children Relate: 10 – 12 by appointment only 1-2-1 counselling (for an appointment please call Lisa or Julia on the above number) Stay and Play 1 – 3 an opportunity for you to come along with your children and join in a variety of activities Lunch Club 12 – 2 offering a variety of tasty meals and snacks at affordable prices.

Thursday Stay and Play 10 – 1pm an opportunity for you to come along with your children and join in a variety of activities Lunch Club 12 – 2 offering a variety of tasty meals and snacks at affordable prices.

Tuesday Dump the Junk Healthy Cookery programme for parents/carer and their children 10 – 12 and 3.30 – 5.30 For course dates please contact either Lisa or Julia Little Green Shoots Allotment project Mentoring and Employment Project - For men and young fathers 3 – 5pm, for more information please contact Frederick Clarke from Mighty Men of Valour 07958770779

Friday

2 year old funding support 9 – 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 10 – 1pm an opportunity for you to come along with your children and join in a variety of activities Lunch Club 12 – 2 offering a variety of tasty meals and snacks at affordable prices.

Other Services

NAAG (New Addington Autism Group) Peer support group for parents / carers who meet alternate Fridays of the month excluding school holidays 10 – 12 No appointment needed just drop-in

Laundry facilities Partnership projects with ABCD Monthly Police Q&A sessions Family Support

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Legal Eagle Column Major Changes to Child Maintenance For many years the Child Support Agency (CSA) has dealt with the issue of child maintenance between parents. Many parents over the years have been highly critical of the CSA and how it operates and it has been accused of being inadequate, secretive (in relation to how it calculates maintenance) and unfair. However, the CSA is now to be abolished so all is about to change. Here’s what you need to know.

What will replace the CSA? The CSA will be replaced by a new entity called Child Maintenance Service (CMS), a name that must have taken ministers years to dream up!

What will change?

This is not only a name change, there are also new rules being implemented too. Under the new rules, the parent who doesn’t live with the child will now have to pay a 20% fee on their payments for using the service and the other parent will lose 4% of the money they receive.

A non-resident parent using the CMS will therefore pay £20 on top of every £100 of child support, while the parent living with the child will only get £96 of that sum.

There will also be a £20 charge levied by the CMS for set-up costs.

When will these changes happen?

Parents who currently use the CSA will receive letters anytime between now and 2017 explaining the changes and when they will be implemented in relation their case.

When parents receive these letters they will be told that there case with the CSA will be closed in 6 months time. Parents will then have the choice to either move over to the CSM or deal with each directly.

New parents who want to use the service will now have to go to the CSM where they will be dealt with under the new rules.

Can I avoid the fees?

The short answer is yes and government is actually encouraging this. Parents can therefore avoid the charges by agreeing to pay each other directly, bypassing the state-run system. This means that you could either avoid the CSM altogether by agreeing the amount to pay and then paying directly or simply use the CSM to calculate the amount to be paid and then pay directly.

What about existing arrears?

If arrears have built up whilst a case was with the CSA and the parents choose to use the CSM, the arrears will still stand and can be enforced. This will also be the case where parents decide to come to a family-based arrangement.

Are there any changes to how maintenance is calculated?

Yes the formula for calculating maintenance is also changing. For those that earn less than £800 gross weekly income it will be: 12% of gross income

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Dean Dunham for one child, 16% gross income for two children and 19% gross income for three or more children. For those that earn more than £800 gross weekly income it will be: 12% gross income for the first £800 and 9% of the gross income on the remainder, 16% of gross income on the first £800 and 12% of gross income on the remainder for two children and 19% of gross income for the first £800 of gross income and 15% of the gross income on the remainder for three or more children.

Until the changes are implemented the old CSA basis of calculation will continue, namely: 15% of net income for one child, 20% for two children, 25% for three or more children with a cap for net income of £104,000 per annum.

Are the changes a good idea?

There is no doubt about it changes needed to be made to the CSA and they needed to be drastic. However, the last thing that was needed was for parents to be penalised for using the service, I find that remarkable. That’s not to say that it is not a good idea to encourage separated parents to be amicable with each other but the reality is that on many occasions this is just not possible. Child support should be all about the needs and best interests of the child, not another back door tax for the government.

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Monthly Focus

Halloween A yearly celebration, Halloween is observed in many countries on the 31st October which is the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day. Countries who embrace this tradition include the United Kingdom, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Halloween has been adopted by children and families as a time to join their communities in activities such as costume parties, trick or treating, apple bobbing and the carving of pumpkins to leave as lanterns in windows and porches. Most homeowners now know to stock up on a pile of sweeties and other goodies or face an evening of hiding in a darkened room behind the sofa to avoid being caught by scary little ones!

Interesting facts: • The word Halloween dates to about 1745.

• Trick or treating became firmly established after Walt Disney portrayed it in the cartoon of the same name.

Recipe of the Month

Spicy Pumpkin Soup 1 Chop pumpkin flesh (no seeds), heat oil in large pan add chopped carrots and chopped onions, cook gently till soft but do not brown.

3 Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover simmer for 35 mins.

Stir occasionally as I find the lentils stick to the bottom of the pan.

2 Add the pumpkin, tomatoes, stock, lemon juice, nutmeg, salt, chilli powder and the washed lentils.

4 Remove saucepan from hea and blend until smooth, then stir in the milk, as much or as little as you prefer, then season with salt and pepper.

Freezes perfectly

Ingredients Pumpkin flesh Olive oil Onion Carrots Tomatos

3lb 2tbsp 2 large 8oz 2 tins(440g)

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Chicken stock Lemon juice Grated nutmeg Salt Ground black pepper

3.5pints 2tbsp ¼ teaspoon 1 level teaspoon to season

Red lentils Full fat milk Chilli powder

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Pets Corner

Household

Tips Guinea Smelly Pig

Bins...

Despite being technically a rodent, the guinea pig has gained widespread popularity in the Western world as a household pet. With their docile natures and seeming enjoyment of handling and care, this makes an ideal little pet for children who are happy to gently play and entertain these furry creatures.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing worse than keeping the outside of your kitchen bin nice and shiny and then lifting the lid and being hit by fumes...

Simply pop a tumble dryer sheet at the bottom of the bin to kee it smelling fresh... :)

Domestic guinea pigs bond and recognize other guinea pigs and it is for this reason that they should be kept in same-sex pairs. In contrast to hamsters, guinea pigs have developed a different biological rhythm from those living in the wild and tend to have longer periods of play interspersed with shorter bouts of sleep. This makes them great pets for those who prefer not to be nocturnal!

Guinea pigs are poor climbers, although they can navigate small obstacles. They also startle very easily so care should be taken not to scare them.

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FOR October

LIBRA

By Astrologer Russell Grant

It will be difficult to get time away from work at the beginning of October. You'll find a forum for your expertise during the first week of the month. A strong desire for freedom could cause you to pick a fight with someone you love. The Lunar Eclipse on the 8th prompts you to do something drastic to your appearance; you're tired of being stereotyped. A highly romantic gesture makes you feel loved and adored. Be sure to return the favour, or your lover will feel neglected. Going on an adventurous trip will cause you to fall deeper in love with the object of your affection. If you're single, you will find love on an overseas trip at mid-month. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd marks the beginning of an intense new phase.

Prepare to have at least one fantasy come true at the end of the month.

You won't feel valued at work in early October; look for personal fulfilment outside of work. A secret love affair gives life a welcome dash of spice during the first week of the month. The Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings an end to an oppressive situation at work. You may be forced to leave your job, but this will be a blessing in disguise. Stress has taken a toll on your health; take this opportunity to rest, relax and recuperate. Fortunately, your prospect for finding a new position is extremely strong during the second half of October. Explore opportunities related to fashion, entertainment and art. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd launches an exciting new relationship. Your lover will make you feel sexy, desirable and utterly devastating. If you already have a partner, this would be an excellent time to launch a business alliance with a financial backer.

Romance and finance will not mix in early October; don't lend or borrow money during this tense time.

Let your best friend or lover talk you into taking a personal gamble. Stepping out of your comfort zone will be good for you. The Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings an end to a troubled friendship. You need to surround yourself with positive people. A romantic interest will give you mixed signals toward the middle of the month; take all their claims with a grain of salt. Writing projects will be extremely fulfilling at this time. Be as whimsical and creative as possible and don't worry about crafting a perfect piece of prose.

The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd could put a perfect job in your path. Opportunities related to research and restoration projects will fill you with excited enthusiasm. The end of the month finds you fighting to be awarded money that is rightfully yours. A powerful humanitarian can help.

A pushy business or romantic partner may try to discourage you from pursuing a career opportunity in early October. You simply can't afford to pass up an opportunity like this. It may be necessary to overhaul your lifestyle to make a success of this job, but that will be a challenge worth taking. A Lunar Eclipse on the 8th reaffirms your belief that it's time to make a career change. Starting a family based business is a distinct possibility toward mid-month. If that doesn't appeal to you, think about going to work for a former colleague. Opportunities connected with travel, education and publishing are especially good for you in October. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd is perfect for launching a creative project that has deep personal meaning. You'll have to be the aggressor in a romantic relationship toward the end of the month. Focus on what you want and then go for it.

It will be difficult to contain your anger toward a colleague at the beginning of October. Your love life proves more rewarding. If you're single, you could meet someone special quite unexpectedly. Beware of blurting out the first thing that pops into your head when talking to strangers. The Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings an end to a legal matter or course of study and you won't be happy with the results. This may be the nudge you need to move in a more creative direction. Fortunately, your larger than life personality makes a great impression on a local business executive. Don't hesitate to ask them to champion your work. You will benefit from having a patron. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd brings happy news regarding your family. It's possible you'll move to a beautiful new home. On the other hand, you could welcome a new relative or housemate. October will end on a happy note.

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You'll have to revise an important decision in early October, resulting in a lost deposit. Try not to dwell on your disappointment. Your family will offer plenty of emotional support, so be sure to accept it. A Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings a disturbing secret to light. It just goes to show you should never put people on pedestals. Don't make any financial deals at mid-month, for they are bound to fall through. Spending time on solitary efforts proves fulfilling at this time. You could create a work of profound beauty. Look back on your old journals for inspiration. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd brings good news. It looks like you'll be going on an exciting trip, and could even earn money writing or blogging about it. A powerful teacher will encourage you to develop your raw talent toward the end of October. Take these words to heart; you have tremendous untapped potential.

Don't get drawn into a power struggle with a manipulative relative in the beginning of October. Keep all receipts you acquire this month, because you'll have to return at least one item, if not several. Good news from your business or romantic partner will benefit you financially. The Lunar Eclipse on the 8th will bring an end to a problematic relationship and it looks like your family will be very displeased by this turn of events. Fortunately, you'll have the support of a neighbour, sibling, or cousin who wants the best for you. A writing project will draw lots of fame and acclaim mid-month. This would be a great time to launch a blog. A short trip is in the cards, allowing you to tour a beautiful city on a whirlwind schedule. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd brings a fabulous money making opportunity. It looks like you will be paid to create lasting works of beauty.

Don't let cruel comments prevent you from embarking on a programme of self improvement in early October. You're determined to make the most of your considerable potential and will reach incredible heights if you stay focused. An erratic colleague will get on your nerves, but don't let your frustration show.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings an end to a difficult job and you'll be secretly relieved. You're tired of having to explain every move to an oppressive manager. A job at a government agency, hospital, or educational institution will allow you to work behind the scenes, which is just what you love. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd will prompt you to change your look in some radical way and the results will be thrilling.

Don't be surprised when the world sits up and takes notice of the new, glamorous you. A powerful romance will make you feel like you're walking on air at the end of October.

It will be practically impossible to get money you are owed at the beginning of October. Don't let this get in the way of having fun. A short trip will lift your spirits and strengthen your determination to get paid. The Lunar Eclipse on the 8th prompts you to abandon a creative project or romantic relationship. Spending time with friends will prove therapeutic. If you're looking for a job, you could find one through a personal contact.

Getting paid to teach, write, or travel is a distinct possibility. Alternatively, you could get a job working for a humanitarian organisation. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd will trigger a spiritual breakthrough. The sense of loss and longing that has nagged you in the past will suddenly disappear. Life will feel purposeful and rewarding as October turns to November. Think about moving to a secluded home where you can develop your artistic side.

No matter how much pressure you put on an authority figure, you will not get your way in early October.

You're better off putting your energy toward a home improvement project. The disruption on the domestic front will make your job difficult, but that can't be helped. A Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings an end to a difficult family situation, forcing you to relinquish some power. This will be a blessing in disguise. Career prospects will abound during the second half of the month. This is the best time of the entire year to move up the ladder of success. Put a little extra effort into your appearance. Looking the part of a professional is half the battle for success. A Solar Eclipse on the 23rd puts you in the path of an exciting group project.

This will be a chance to show your creative side. Word will spread of your talent in late October.

The opening days of October will be difficult to venture into new territory. No matter how hard you work, the powers that be will remain indifferent. A Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings disappointing news, prompting you to withdraw from public view for a while. Take this opportunity to grieve and heal. Fortunately, your best friend or lover will be poised to help you through this difficult time. Be receptive to a little tender loving care.

The second half of October will allow you to study, write, travel and reflect. You could even get a chance to teach an advanced class. The Solar Eclipse on the 23rd brings a fabulous career opportunity. Jobs related to research, restoration and medicine are all worth checking out. Luckily, the positions in question will come with impressive salaries attached. Go ahead and ask for the top range of the scale. You could very well get it.

Stand firm against peer pressure in the opening days of October. Your nearest and dearest are trying to get you to embrace conventional wisdom, but that doesn't have much appeal for you. Going against the grain has always been your style. A Lunar Eclipse on the 8th brings an abrupt end to a source of income. In a strange way, this will be liberating. Once you break free of an oppressive employer, you'll find a more meaningful way to earn a living. Opportunities related to art, diplomacy and advertising will be especially attractive. A Solar Eclipse on the 23rd allows you to make money from your expertise. Putting your creative talent to work will be stimulating. It looks like you'll be working alongside some extremely accomplished people, too. The end of October ends on a definite high note. Your star is on the rise; enjoy the ride.

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Word Search Can you find all of the listed roads in the grid below? Words may run forwards or backwards, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally, but always in a straight line.

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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

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Index 2 Welcome

17 Malachi’s Only Wish

33 Your Health Connectors

3 Slimming World

18 Clear View Administration

34 Chrysalis Parent Peer Support

4 Brenda Kirby Cancer Charity

19 The Marketing Clinic

34 New Addington Children’s Centre

5 New Addington Pathfinders

20 White Label

34 Family Navigator Service

6 Editors Letter

22 Martin Lewis

35 Mighty Men of Valour

7 Win £50 on Cross word Competition

24 Family Centre

35 Silver Saturday

8 Options Beauty Salon

25 Child Support Changes

36 Face 2 Face

8 Quality Health & Living

26 Recipe of the Month

36 Energetic & Wise

9 Ken Burgess

26 Halloween

38 Index

10 Addington Tyres

27 The Stanhope Arms

38 Word Search & Sudoku Answers

10 Mickleham Cars

28 Pets Corner

39 Handy Numbers & Kids Answers

11 MB Motors

28 Household Tips

40 Addington High School

12 New Addington Library

29 Kid’s Corner

14 Charismata City Chapel

30 Russell Grant Horoscope

15 Neighbourhood Watch

32 Word Search & Sudoku

16 Foal Farm

33 Community Connectors

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Useful Telephone Numbers Community Support Leisure Centre Library New Addington Pathfinders

Hospitals 01689 842553 020 8726 6900 01689 809377

Council Croydon

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01689 843636 01689 841466 01689 808160 01689 808810

Domestic Emergencies Power Cuts Gas Emergency Water Emergency

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Helplines Citizens Advice NSPCC Child Protection Samaritans Victim Support

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Applegarth Schools 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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ADDINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Ambition, Harmony, Success

A message to families with Primary School children in Year 6 from the new Headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers Every year, and for at least the last four years, more parents and carers who live in New Addington have sent their Year 6 children to a High School or Academy outside of the area than those who have sent their children to our school. They’ve done this each year for one simple reason – Addington High School had a reputation as not being worthy of selection. It was considered as being a failing school.

It’s time for that reputation to change.

One year ago, Addington High School closed and then re-opened (with the same name) as an Academy in the Ravens Wood Learning Trust. In the last year, this ‘new’ school has made significant progress. Since becoming its Headteacher a few weeks ago, I have been hugely impressed by the high standards of focused learning that takes place here. I have been bowled over by the positive way in which our students behave and show respect.

From day one I’ve delivered a very clear message to our staff, students and parents. It is that every one of us must take ownership of ambition and raise our expectations of the success we can achieve, both individually and as a community. I insist that this is not a school where compliancy is tolerated. This is a school that is totally focused on ensuring that every child is supported and challenged to deliver outstanding personal progress.

Here and now, I’m not asking you to choose our school. I am, however, asking you to come and visit us and to see for yourself just why I believe you must consider us as your school of choice for September 2015.

The last few weeks have been the most enjoyable and privileged of my professional life. To be the Headteacher of Addington High School, and have the chance to lead it forward to become outstanding, is nothing less than an honour. I genuinely believe that if you and your child come and meet me, my staff and our students, you’ll understand why I feel that way.

We are all lucky that the Borough of Croydon has so many fantastic schools for each family to choose from.

Addington High School is ready to take its place as one of those schools.

I look forward to welcoming you to our school.

Mr M Giles Headteacher

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