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Hi Everyone! Hope you’ve all had a wonderful summer holiday- what a scorcher it was! It may be behind us for another year, but there’s still lots of good things to come, such as Halloween, the coming half term break for those just getting back to school and soon- fireworks! There’s plenty to be excited about, as you’ll see in our local events section and special feature- we love autumn! We have some great articles this month, as well as some brilliant new advertisers, such as WBS (you’ll find their advert on page 14), Ripley Training (on page 24) and Smoky Pistols (on page 32). Please let them know that you found them in this magazine! We’ve got another fantastic competition for you this month, courtesy of the Grand Mangal Meze Bar & Grill this month. Read our review on page 40 and send us your answer to this month’s question via Facebook or email for your chance to win a fantastic prize! Don’t forget to check out Omni Local Business Networking - we’re continuing to launch new groups in some exciting locations and we’re still getting bigger and better! We now extend to areas in Essex, Kent and Central London as well as the Surrey and Hampshire areas. Our network is forever expanding and members are finding more and more success with OLBN! Why not see what we can do for you or book into an upcoming meeting at omnilocalbusinessnetworking.com? There is no better way to meet new friends and clients over a delicious breakfast or lunch than to join us at our regular networking meetings. You can even attend free seminars and pitch your business to a large number of people on a fortnightly or monthly basis. We meet over breakfast, host evening networking events and offer free monthly networking workshops! We have recently created several new group locations that we’re very excited about so keep posted on our website or by joining our Facebook Group. With so many locations, why not see if there’s a meeting near you? We hope you enjoy what this issue has to offer, and that you enjoy the seasonal shift . We will be back again this winter! Warm regards, The Omni Local Team
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Contents: Local Business Focus Caroline Giaconella
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Community Section This Months Charity: The Surrey Trust Community Person: Cllr Thay Thayalan Kingston Police Advice Kingston Rotary Love Kingston Kingston Tour Guides
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Arts Section Kingston Artists Open Studios
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Gardening Section Tips for your Garden
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Family Family Advice
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Cooking Corner Asian-style Casserole
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This Months Special Feature Autumn
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Places to Go Rose Theatre Listings Local Events At the Cinema – The Predator Out Now on DVD – Deadpool 2
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Parenting A3 Babybarn
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Home Improvements Tips for around the house!
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Local Trades Section Use One of our Excellent Local Trades
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Accounting & Finance Kingston Mortgage Services Ltd
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Property & Lettings Winkworths
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Games & Puzzles Section Crossword Sudoku Word Search Monthly Competition & Review
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LOCAL JOBS
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LOCAL BUSINESS
This section is all about local business owners who support Omni Local, and we would like you to get to know these hard working, dedicated people. This month I am talking to Caroline Giaconella of Travel Counsellors.
Supplied by: Caroline Giaconella
Q1: Hi Caroline, could you please tell our readers a little bit about your work?
holidays to honeymoons, weddings abroad, city breaks or business travel, I take care of everything!
A1: I’m an independent travel agent based in Kingston upon Thames.
Q6: What is the most common problem encountered in your line of work?
Q2: How long have you been in this line of business now?
A6: With the rise of internet holidays, I see lots of customers who had stressful situations previously. I’m available 24/7 for my customers and having one same point of contact who knows and understands your needs saves a lot of time and hassle. Plus, I offer 100% financial protection, the suppliers are paid the passengers go on their holidays so the money is safe in case anything happens to before.
A2: I have been working in the travel industry for over 15 years and decided to start my own business in 2017. I have a passion for providing exceptional customer service. Finding the best solutions to suit the specific needs of my passengers is the heart of my business. Q3: What do you enjoy most about working in this type of industry?
Q7: Do you have any advice for those looking to get into a similar line of work?
A3: As a keen traveller myself, I know what makes the difference between a good trip and an amazing experience. Finding the best solutions to suit the specific needs of my passengers is the heart of my business. Q4: What kind of services do you offer? A4: I specialise in making travel accessible to everyone. I can take care of any requirements or medical assistance for passengers with special needs.
A7: I would say: go for it! I think the most important thing is to be well prepared, do lots of research and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need to. For me it’s an industry I know well, so the transition wasn’t too difficult. Q8: Great! What is the best way for readers to get in touch with you? A8: Tel: 0203 393 6550 – Email: caroline. giaconella@travelcounsellors.com – or www. facebook.com/carolinegiaconellaTC
Q5: What is your usual clientele? A5: My clientele is very diverse, from family
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LOVE KINGSTON
Back to School!
Supplied by: Tessa Kind
For some that means getting organised with uniforms, new shoes, name tags and packed lunches. But for others, signing up to learn English as a second, or third language is proving to be a lifeline at any time of the year. Many of our residents feel isolated from people and places, due in part to low levels of English. Love Kingston is keen to support
many of which were homemade from client’s
those in isolation and thanks to the generosity
own countries. Everyone enjoyed chatting
of the public, were able to grant to Learn
and trying each other’s food in such lovely
English at Home (LEAH), a charity working
weather.” (Photo shows LEAH clients enjoying
with vulnerable ethnic minority adults in
a social picnic)
the borough. Kate Brown, Director of LEAH
Community Fundraising Manager for Love
reported:
Kingston, Tessa Kind said, ‘We are delighted
“We were delighted to receive a grant recently
that so many local projects have been
from ‘Love Kingston’ to help us develop the
supported this year, more than ever before.
programme of social activities we offer to our
That is due to the community digging deep,
clients, many of whom are vulnerable and
supporting our fund and subsequently those
isolated. We’re really pleased to be able to offer
in need. Seeing the impact these projects have
more opportunities to bring together clients
on local people really helps us understand the
and volunteers from different backgrounds
changing needs in the borough and drives us
and ages, to help our clients develop their
forward.’
social networks, learn about the local area and
Get involved, we’d love to hear from you!
practise their English.
www.lovekingston.org.uk
The first event was a picnic held in July in
www.leah.org.uk
Kingston. We arranged to meet centrally at midday and then walk along the river to Canbury Gardens where we all shared dishes,
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COMMUNITY PERSON Councillor Thay Thayalan
Supplied by: RBK Mayor’s Office
I am delighted and honoured to be able to serve as the Mayor of this borough where I have lived for 42 years. I look forward to getting out into the Kingston community, meeting local people, organisations, attending as many events as possible, promoting and celebrating he fantastic history, heritage and diverse cultures of our borough. As a community minded person, I have been actively involved in various charitable organisations for over 30 years. The positive contributions, these organisations make to the borough should be valued and cherished. Reflecting my hopes and aspirations for the borough, I have chosen three charities that celebrate diversity, promote social cohesion, support emotional wellbeing and encourage young people to fulfil their potential.
Millennium House, Eden Street, Kingston KT1 1BL
Kingston Samaritans provide confidential support for those who are in distress including those with suicidal feelings. They are ordinary people trained to help by uniquely providing confidential support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Callers can see a Samaritan face to face in branch, call free from any UK mobile or landline (116 123) or via email at jo@samaritans.org. They don’t tell you what to do but they hope by listening and talking about how you are feeling they hope you will be able to get through difficult times. Contact Helen Dixon kingston.sams@ btconnect.com
Kingston Race and Equalities Council (KREC) works towards the elimination of discrimination and associated inequalities; promotes equality of opportunity and good relations between people of different racial and cultural backgrounds; address human rights and needs of all communities. KREC also organises cross-cultural public events; community development, cohesion and engagement programmes and supports communities by providing information and advice (for example: Kingston Carnival, Bike Across Cultures and Black History Month). Contact: john.azah@kingstonrec.org 3rd Floor, Neville House, 55 Eden Street, Kingston KT1 1BW Tel: 020 8547 2332
Elspeth House, 2 Wheatfield Way, Kingston KT1 2QS
Upcoming Mayor’s Charity Fundraising Events:
Creative Youth is a not for profit, registered charity that aims to enable young people to realise their potential through the Arts. In close collaboration with key partners, Creative Youth aspires to mentor young individuals, entrepreneurs and organisations by providing artistic business and strategic support, allowing the next generation of artists to flourish.
22nd September 2018 – Cultural Community dinner at Tolworth Recreation Centre 19th October 2018 – Mayor’s Fundraiser in the Council Chamber, Guildhall March / April 2019 – Mayor’s Charity Ball (date and venue still tbc) March / April 2019 – 5K Sponsored Walk – (date still tbc)
As well as targeting some of the most vulnerable young people in the community, Creative Youth also reach out to large and diverse audiences. through the annual International Youth Arts Festival.
For further information regarding the Mayor’s Charitable Trust please contact: Mayors.office@kingston.gov.uk Tel: 020 8547 5027 / 5030
Contact: hello@creativeyouthcharity.org
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CARE IN THE COMMUNITY THIS MONTH’S
Kingston Regatta: a celebration of excellence
Supplied by: CHARITYFelicity Leicester
– Omni Local joined them on the riverside at the CNM Estates Marquee to cheer on the teams and support the rowing clubs fundraising The Kingston Regatta was an immense success this summer. The rowing competition brings together over 2,200 athletes, a combination of 720 schools and club crews over two days. Huge congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who rowed, making it such a fun event for all ages. CNM Estates was delighted to celebrate its 10th anniversary of sponsoring the Kingston Regatta over 14th and 15th July 2018. Blessed with glorious sunshine, a fantastic time was had by all. The event is “the jewel in the crown” of amateur rowing on the River Thames and organised by a large network of volunteers. Held annually since 1857, the Kingston Regatta attracts fabulous crowds and sets the scene beautifully for a long hot summer. The CNM Estates Charity Luncheon was a true community event – a celebration of all that is best about the Borough. Bringing together schools, businesses and local charities, over 350 guests enjoyed a great day overlooking the Thames and the Queen’s Rowbarge, The Gloriana – in support of Kingston Regatta and the Kingston Rowing Club. Proceeds from the luncheon and sponsorship will make a significant difference to the Charities allowing them to continue to provide fantastic facilities and activities all year round to the local community, schools and rowing clubs. To date, over £75,000 has been raised and the numbers continue to grow.
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This year CNM Estates was delighted to announce a new award – chosen and presented by The Emeritus Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Councillor Julie Pickering. The winner of Community Champion was Alison McWhinnie. Alison has worked tirelessly to create safe neighbourhoods within the Kingston community. A stalwart of Neighbourhood Watch, she works closely with the emergency services and many other different charities. CNM Estates is a Kingston-based real estate developer who has community engagement at its heart. It understands the importance of involving the local community in generating new areas that will become the beating heart of the places that they work and live in. Its current developments in Sutton (www. suttonpoint.co.uk) and Reading (www. verto-reading.com) offer state-of-the-art residences for occupiers who wish to find great locations while achieving an amazing work/life balance. The business was delighted that its Chairman, Wahid Samady was also presented with an award that truly recognises his work in our community over the past decade. Reported by Laila Samady-Mustad, Director of Community Engagement CNM Estates Tel: 0208 390 9265
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Looking for a flexible volunteering opportunity?
LOCAL CHARITY THIS MONTH’S CHARITY Supplied by: Justine Aldous - Surrey Care Trust
Keen to learn new skills? Enjoy the outdoors? Then why not jump aboard Surrey Care Trust’s Swingbridge2 enviroboat? Swingbridge2 works along the Thames and the River Wey and is crewed by volunteers who make a valuable contribution to looking after the local environment, while also learning new skills. Some of the tasks the Swingbridge crews
provided. Some people volunteer every week;
have taken on locally include: planting
for others it is a more occasional commitment.
very young trees and bushes (splits) in the
Whatever time you have to give, there will be a
grounds of Hampton Court Palace; tidying
place for you on Swingbridge.
the waterfront just down stream of Kingston
Surrey Care Trust is an independent charity,
Bridge; maintaining the banksides below
which transforms the lives of individuals who
Molesey Lock; clearing up and improving the
are marginalised by disadvantage or lack of
river side in Sunbury and carrying out regular
opportunity, or in need of a second chance,
environmental maintenance and hedging on
through training, mentoring, counselling and
Desborough Island.
volunteering.
The volunteer crews also provide support for
Each year the Trust needs to raise over
vulnerable clients who may have mild learning
£320,000 to support its vital work. Its
difficulties, a mental health problem, or who
biggest fundraising event, the Surrey 5
may be recovering from addictions, and for
Peaks hikeathon takes place on Saturday
offenders serving community sentences.
15 September from Bramley. Walkers can
No experience is required as all training is
choose from a choice of 13 or 26 miles or a family friendly five mile walk around Abinger Hammer. To find out more about volunteering on Swingbridge2 email swingbridge@ surreycaretrust.org.uk or visit www. surreycaretrust.org.uk. To register for the Surrey 5 Peaks hikeathon, visit www. surrey5peaks.org.uk
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POLICE ADVICE
Cyber Support
Supplied by: Alison McWinnie - MET Police
Kingston Police and Neighbourhood Watch are working with the Met’s FALCON Team (Fraud & Linked Crime Online) to reduce incidences of fraud and cybercrime on this borough. Our regular newsletter will contain updates on which crimes are occurring on the borough with tips on how you can make it harder for the criminals. If you would like to receive this newsletter, please email Kingston.NHW@Met.Police.uk with your postal address.
PS George Alleway:• Surbiton Hill - 0208 721 2518 SurbitonHill.snt@met.police.uk • Berrylands - 0208 721 2002 - Berrylands. snt@met.police.uk • St Marks - 0208 721 2044 - StMarks.snt@ met.police.uk
In the meantime, here are common cyber mistakes:
PS Stuart Hobbis :-
Having a Weak Password To create a stronger password, join three random words together. Then add numbers, symbols and uppercase letters. For example: 19fisHboaTtuliP95!!
PS Nicki Thomas :-
• Grove - 0208 721 2588 - Grove.snt@met. police.uk
Not Having Antivirus Most systems have anti-malware already built in. Make sure you’re using it. Also consider installing extra antivirus on all your devices (which can be free).
• St James - 0208 721 2595 - StJames.snt@ met.police.uk • Old Malden 0208 721 2517 - OldMalden. snt@met.police.uk • Alexandra - 0208 721 2516 - Alexandra. snt@met.police.uk
Not Updating Software Always update or patch your software as soon as you’re prompted to ensure that it remains safe and secure.
PS Luke McCusker :-
Clicking on Links and Attachments Don’t click on links unless you can verify where they came from. If in doubt, call the sender to check it is genuine.
• Coombe Vale - 0208 721 2515 CoombeVale.snt@met.police.uk
• Beverley - 0208 7212750 - Beverley.snt@ met.police.uk
• Norbiton - 0208 721 2000 - Norbiton.snt@ met.police.uk
Sharing Everything on Social Media Ensure your privacy settings on social media are set to a high level.
PS Mark Cambell :• Canbury - 0207 161 8115 - Canbury.snt@ met.police.uk
Transferring Money without Checking First Always verify requests for payment, or alteration of bank details directly. Find contact details from another source, and don’t transfer until you can confirm who you’re sending it to.
• Tudor - 0208 721 2580 - Tudor.snt@met. police.uk • Coombe Hill - 0207 161 8111 CoombeHill.snt@met.police.uk
Always report fraud and cybercrime to Action Fraud: www.actionfraud.police.uk
PS Simon Baxter :-
0300 123 2040.
• Chessington South - 0208 721 2001 ChessingtonSouth.snt@met.police.uk
Contact details and Sergeants for your local Safer Neighbourhood Police Teams:
• Chessington North & Hook - 0208 721 2001 - Chessington.snt@met.police.uk • Tolworth & Hook Rise - 0208 721 2045 Tolworth.HookRise.snt@met.police.uk
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People of Action working with Young Enterprise
KINGSTON ROTARY Supplied by: Janet Bacon - Kingston Rotary
“Young Enterprise empowers young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential. Since 1962, we have connected schools with the world of work. Our charity enables and inspires young people to develop the knowledge and attitudes they need to succeed in their careers. Young Enterprise’s develops eight key employability and entrepreneurial skills: Communication, Confidence, Financial Capability, Initiative, Organisation, Problem-solving, Teamwork and Resilience. Not only are Young Enterprise company programmes a productive and enjoyable experience for students; they boost their UCAS applications and are eligible as a Duke of Edinburgh Award skill. Richmond and Kingston has traditionally been the most consistent and most successful area of Young Enterprise UK as to school participation, pupil coverage and winning YE’s UK and European competition trophies. In 2017/18, YE Richmond and Kingston’s YE area manager and volunteers coached 16 schools, 21 companies and 300 achievers in the borough of Kingston on top of Kingston University’s 18 start-up teams formed by 80 university students. Kingston Rotary Youth Service boosts young people’s opportunities to unlock their potential, develop their skills and broaden their horizons. Kingston Rotary members have given our charity their dedicated time, their tireless and highly competent advice as well as their club’s sponsorship and wider network. Two local volunteer board members, four area competition judges and one business adviser for YE’s Company Programme have been pivotal for our local success; their contemporary entrepreneurial judgment has evaluated our young Kingston entrepreneurs’ progress and has given them
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valuable feedback along the way. In my role as chair of Young Enterprise Richmond and Kingston as well as being the daughter of a deceased yet passionate and long-standing Rotarian, I can confirm that our entrepreneurial education’s success in Kingston has been the result of a flagship cooperation between two distinctive nonprofit organisations dedicated to serving their local community’s next generation of business professionals.” - Christina Haemmerli Schlegel, Chair, Young Enterprise Richmond and Kingston Kingston Rotary club has recently been shortlisted for the ‘Commitment to Education and Skills’ category of the Kingston Business Excellence Awards – this is just one area of our work in the community, other projects involving schools and youth organisations also provide useful skills for future careers of our youth. Members, friends and supporters of Kingston Rotary club deliver an education and skills programme using the Club’s resources and those of wider Rotary. If you would like to help your local community, why not think about joining our Rotary Club. To find out how you can join, visit www.kingstonrotaryclub.org.uk or email membership@kingstonrotaryclub.org.uk.
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Oyez, oyez, oyez: Kingston has a town crier again!!
LOCAL HISTORY Supplied by: Mike Seigel - KTG
After an 8 year silence, the call of Kingston’s town crier can be heard once more, ringing out across the borough to command our attention and spread important news. The honour of this ceremonial role has been bestowed upon Mike Seigel after he expressed a keen interest in the vacant position which is now combined with that of Tipstaff - described below. Mike has lived in the borough for over 33 years and has a record of community involvement dating back just as far. He is currently Chair of the Kingston Tour Guides and was the first Chair of the Canbury Area Residents Association (CARA) established in 1990. The position of town crier was originally ‘Crier of the Town Court’ dating back to medieval times. “Oyez” means “hear ye”. The crier would recite these words, accompanied by the ringing of a large hand bell to attract attention. It was their job to inform the townspeople of the latest news, proclamations, bylaws and any other important information, as at this time most folk were illiterate. It was commonplace for a town crier to carry out other essential duties such as patrolling the streets after dark, acting as peacekeepers, escorting people to the stocks, and making sure fires were damped down after the curfew bell. Kingston did away with its Town Crier in 1914 but re-established it in 1984 combining with the position of Tipstaff. The office of the Tipstaff is thought to have been created in the 14th century. One of the earliest records was mentioned in 1570: “The Knight Marshall with all hys tippe staues”. It was a position of both law enforcement and ceremonial duties. The name originates from the early law enforcement officers who would apprehend a person intended for arrest by enforcing their duty, if necessary, with a tipped staff or stave. The staff was made of wood or metal and topped with a crown which unscrewed, revealing a warrant of arrest inside the hollow staff. Some staffs were a means of protection and this is where the modern policeman’s baton originates. More recently the Tipstaff has been a uniformed official of the Council who takes
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part in Civic processions and performs the function of regulating the pace, as well as generally attending on Members. Today, Mr Seigel’s duties are focused on supporting the borough’s civic events and making the connection with Kingston’s historic past. If you are interested in learning more about the fascinating history of our town, why not join one of our tours, led by specially trained volunteers? We meet at 11am every Sunday in the Ancient Market Place. The charge is £5 per adult - or you can arrange a special tour for you and your friends at a time to suit you. And if you would like to become a guide yourself, please get in touch! For further information please visit www. kingstontourguides.org.uk
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Stitched–Cut–Painted
ARTS Supplied by: KAOS
Three KAOS members, Annamarie
might begin to merge into one another. Annamarie Dzendrowskyj’s paintings present the viewer with fleeting moments of a world in constant flux. The ambiguous ‘grey area’ invokes a sense of the uncanny. Her work is situated between figuration and abstraction and during the painting process, what is removed from the canvas is as important to her as that which remains.
Dzendrowskyj, Buffy Kimm and Rachel Pearcey, will be exhibiting at One Paved Court, Richmond, in early September. The show, Stitched–Cut–Painted, will be curated by Hanna ten Doornkaat and explores the differing ways each one of these artists works. All works are a reaction to the artists’ physical surroundings in general, but also consider visual and tactile experiences to offer an insight into each artist’s working process and unique interpretation. Dichotomies of flatness and depth, intimacy and distance are explored to see how these
Buffy Kimm works with the physicality of paper. Each layer of her work is composed of hand-torn or cut paper pieces in all shapes and sizes, which serve as a basis for the next layer. Her works are mostly free of any subject matter conveying no emotions, political or conceptual ideas but rather attempt to reveal the beauty of the modern world which needs no further explanation. Rachel Pearcey stitches drawings; single, short, abrupt marks/stitches. Her work blurs the line between pen and paper and thread on fabric by meticulously hand stitching each work to create binary simplicity. The meditative quality of the process of repetition is an intrinsic part of the creation of her work, meaning that it cannot be hurried, suggesting the awareness of the present moment in each piece. Stitched–Cut–Painted One Paved Court, Richmond TW9 1LZ 5–15 September 2018 Open Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5pm each day
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GARDENING Increasing your Plants for Free
Supplied by: Janet Bacon
The days are shortening and the nights are getting colder, so now is a good time to divide herbaceous perennials. Simply dig up the plant and split it into pieces to make several new plants – a good way to increase the number of these plants for free and spread them around the garden. Many herbaceous plants flop outwards from the centre and it’s the pieces on the outsides of the clumps that are youngest and most vigorous. So keep these for replanting and discard the older centres. If the clump is difficult to split, use two garden forks back to back and lever them apart. Make sure to enrich the soil where you are planting with manure and compost and water in the new divisions well. September is also a good time to buy and plant new perennials as the weather tends to be wetter and therefore you need to water less. Although with any new plants it is best to make sure that they receive plenty of water in the first year. This does not mean the end of the summer colour because container plants and hanging baskets will keep going until the end of autumn if you continue to feed weekly with liquid fertiliser and dead-head. Ensuring a good Spring Display Now is also the time to buy and plant some spring-flowering bulbs such as daffodils, crocus and hyacinths. Choose firm, plump bulbs and avoid any with signs of mould. Plant them as soon as possible so they can start putting down roots. Wait until November to plant tulips as the cool, moist conditions of late autumn suit tulips best and planted amongst forget-me-nots make a stunning display. Remember bulbs also make a great display planted in containers, especially daffodils and tulips in spring. They are one of the easiest and
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most rewarding garden plants to grow. Lawn Maintenance As the autumn leaves start to fall keep the lawn clear of fallen dead leaves and thatching quickly and easily by using a lawn scarifier or a suitable lawn rake and store the leaves. Composting the leaves is an excellent way to give your compost and your garden a boost. This can be a slow process but if you set your mower to bag the clippings and mow the lawn and leaves together. You should get a well shredded and mixed material. Now is also a good time for general maintenance on established lawns. This can be done by aerating with a machine which spikes or you can do it by hand with a fork. Once you have aerated the lawn apply a top dressing of lawn sand and towards the end of the month apply an autumn fertiliser. To get in touch, please email j.bacon@ tiscali.co.uk or call 020 8393 7970
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Q & A’s with Divorce Consultant, Diana Jordan
FAMILY ADVICE Supplied by: Diana Jordan
Q: My wife and I have grown apart over the years. It’s sad but we both accept we just need to move on. We have agreed to sell our house and go our separate ways. There’s no animosity between us so we’re happy to both stay here until it’s sold. We would like to divorce on the basis of our irreconcilable differences but should we do that before or after the house is sold? -Harry, Teddington A: I’m afraid it’s not possible to divorce on the basis of your irreconcilable differences: nothing so civilised in this country yet! If you wish or need to divorce quickly you have to petition on the basis of your spouse’s adultery, or unreasonable behaviour. As you can imagine this can create animosity where
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there was none, and makes things worse when there is already conflict. But since the Supreme Court recently told Mrs Owens she has to remain married to her husband until they’ve been separated for five years. I hope that Parliament will change the law soon. In the meantime, if you both agree, you can divorce on the basis of two years’ separation. It is possible in your situation to live separately under the same roof and for this to count towards the two years but it’s more than just sleeping in separate rooms: living separately also means that you don’t cook or eat together, or do each other’s washing etc. That said, newspaper reports last month indicated that thousands of couples exaggerated faults in their marriage to get around our outdated divorce law, around 14% stretched the truth about adulterous partners, and 13% lied about how long they had been separated! But so long as both parties agree to the divorce, the court will not look to see if the facts they give are correct. The problem for Mrs Owens was her husband did not agree the marriage had broken down, and the court said his behaviour was not bad enough to grant her a divorce. If you have agreed how you will divide the sale proceeds it doesn’t matter whether you divorce before or after the sale of the house, the important thing is to have an agreement or court order before you market a property: many chains of property sales have collapsed because of unresolved divorce settlements!
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 500g diced lean braising steak 2 medium size onions, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 red chilli pepper, seeds and white ribs removed – cut lengthways into thin strips 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp ground cumin 4 tbsp (low salt) soy sauce (unsweetened) 8 drops pure liquid Stevia 1 tbsp distilled malt vinegar 200ml water 500g vegetable stir fry mix Himalayan salt and freshly ground black pepper
4. 7 minutes before the meat is ready start stir frying the vegetables and season. 5. Divide the meat over 5 plates and serve with the vegetables.
1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan on a medium heat and fry the meat for around 2 minutes until browned on all sides 2. Add onion, garlic, red pepper, curry and cumin powder and fry for around 1 minute. 3. Add soy sauce, Stevia, vinegar and water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for around 2½ hours, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed.
Tip: • Prepare the meat the day before and you only need to stir fry the vegetables for a quick dish. Nutritional value per person: • Carbohydrates: 6 • Protein portion: 1 • Vegetable portion: 1
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SPECIAL FEATURE Autumnal Amusements This time of year is favoured by many, whether it’s due to the slight (but hopefully not too great) relief from the blaring hot summer we’ve just faced; it’s because of the general ambience and changes in fashion, festivities and the like- or just because some of us love Halloween and making use of the coming half term! Whatever it is that puts a smile on your face during the Autumn, it’s coming upand we want to give you the some great ideas on how to spend it.
buy a drink or a dessert for the person who snaps the best landscape, best wildlife shot or best angle of a nearby landmark or building? If you don’t have a big expensive camera, limit your photography group to smartphone cameras. You can always keep it simple though, just take in the sights, visit a museum, head to the movies one evening, play some rainy day games with the kids after dinner, join some friends for a drink at your local or go out with the family for dinner some night!
Fun with the family and friends Although we need to get our start to the school year out of the way, it won’t be long before we get a well-earned break from the stress and are looking for something to do throughout that time off. If you’re one to appreciate a good rest and lots of time at home with the family, there is nothing wrong with that! However, if you’d like to mix things up or spend more time being active- a slight weather change shouldn’t stop you. You could take the family on a historical walking tour led by Kingston Tour Guides, as seen in our local history section?
Host the best Halloween party you’ve had in a long time! There is plenty of time for you to go all out, so why not give your loved ones something to celebrate after all the back-to-school/back-to-work stress? Sure, it’s not as important to everyone in the way that Christmas or New Year’s is, but it gives us the excuse to have fun and let loose, while acting like children- what better way to relieve your troubles! Not to mention, it’s so much fun for the kids. If you aren’t one for going all out on costumes, there are so many online stores and party shops on the high
Go for a brisk walk as a family or startup/seek out a photography trail in one of your favourite local parks. You could even make it a challenge for your friends or family by making a checklist, listing some notable things to come across that everyone should try to capture- why not offer a small prize for best photo when you get home, for example:
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SPECIAL FEATURE goodhousekeeping if you’re stuck). • For the music, I created a playlist full of family favourites and halloween-themed classics using Spotify, then ran it through my ipad whilst connected to a speaker- job done! Other than that, we also had some youtube karaoke going on (there’s a lot of lyric-included karaoke songs on there) and everyone had a brilliant time. Seasonal bonuses There is no better time to get your confidence boosted than right now- your wardrobe is changing up again, flattering styles and hues are returning and constant humidity and sweating is becoming a thing of the past. Treat yourself to something new in order to welcome the season and feel your bestespecially if you’re someone that’s already missing the summer, as you could use a little mood-lifting! Don’t forget to check what sales are on at your favourite stores, because the summer essentials will be getting swapped out and there’s sure to be clearances!
street that can help- or have fun with keeping it simple and using things from around the house, try making a pun, for example: attach a few empty, beaten-up boxes of cornflakes around you, flicked with some fake blood or red paint- call yourself a “cereal killer!” • For last year’s spooky festivities, on a budget, I made it work and had lots of happy guests without breaking the bank by doing the following: • For the decor, I got most of my decorations at the pound shop (which was actually a decent collection- a few packs of fake cobwebs makes a lot of difference!). • For my outfit, I bought a cheap red riding hood costume on ebay, some fake blood and clip on ears, popped in a creepy contact lens I had and created a sort of Red Riding Hood on the turn to werewolf look. • For the food, I bought some special offer party snacks, basics to create a sandwich spread and some themed-snacks, then got it all delivered with drinks and anything else I needed to save some hassle. If you start planning early enough you can save shelling out on fancy canapes and make them yourself, or try making your own pumpkin pie, hot dog “mummies”, bat-shaped cookies and various other gory delights (get some ideas from sites like buzzfeed, pinterest or 23
You should also make a point of seeing what’s in season right now at your local greengrocer, supermarket or pick-your-own allotments/ orchards, as this time of year usually produces delicious cauliflowers, broccoli, leafy greens, apples, pears, corn, aubergines, tomatoes, wild mushrooms and of course pumpkins and other squash- more reason to try your hand at a homemade pumpkin pie! If you’re looking to have a nice bonfire or BBQ on drier days, perhaps whilst watching the fireworks, try foil-wrapping fresh corn on the cobs and place it on the BBQ for a tasty yet healthy addition to warm up with. You could even create your own caramel/chocolate apples for the kids and for any guests you have over. There are plenty of ways to put this seasons produce to use, why not get creative?
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for details. After sales service is so important – if you have a problem with your purchase, just bring it back and we will sort it. If your pushchair has to go back to the manufacturer for repair we will even give you a loan in the meantime so you are not inconvenienced. So if you are looking for a personal, knowledgeable, hassle free service why don’t you pop in for a chat, we know just how daunting it can be choosing what to buy (and what not to buy) for your new baby. If our opening times don’t suit we also offer an “out of hours” service when we open up the shop just for you, just call and ask. We are (probably) the only baby shop in the middle of a golf course, so for directions and opening times please visit our website. Contact: T: 020 83983114 www.a3babybarn.co.uk www.instagram.com/a3babybarn/ www.facebook.com/A3-BabyBarn-110620619061108/
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Local Events Kingston upon Thames River Festival (Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd September 2018) Free entry Party of Totally Thames Festival, come and enjoy the stunning riverside setting of Kingston upon Thames for a weekend of arts festivities, walking tours, creative workshops and much more celebrating the lifeblood of the town for over 1100 years. Visit totallythames.org/event/kingstonupon-thames-river-festival for more information. Location: Kingston Riverside & Ancient Market Place KT1 1QN Golden Memories Café (Fortnightly on Wednesdays from 12th September 2018) £2 per person to include all refreshments Golden Memories Cafe is a café for people in the Richmond Borough living with Dementia, and for their Care Givers. It’s a place where they can socialise in a friendly, relaxed, safe environment and enjoy activities such as quizzes, chair aerobics, singing, art etc. Care givers may leave their loved ones in a safe environment or may choose to stay and enjoy the café with them from 2-4pm. Call 07428 755 254 or email katy@fitnessfromtheheart.co.uk for more information. Location: The Greenwood Centre, 1A School Road, Hampton Hill, Hampton TW12 1QL. Thames Ditton Farmers Market (Every 4th Saturday of the month) All welcome Including 25 varied stalls, a free-entry kids activity area, live music and community table. Parking available at the George and dragon car park from 9am - 1pm. Location: High Street, Thames Ditton KT7 0RY
(Every Thursday afternoon) Donations Welcome Energising the body, releasing tension and stimulating self-healing with experienced and qualified therapists. All welcome from 1:30pm - 3:30pm. Call 07814 914 163 or pop into the Healing Trust for more information. Location: 2nd Floor, United Reform Church, Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1HZ (opposite old post office) Acis and Galatea, and Don Quixote chez la Duchesse (Friday 9th-Sunday 11th November) Tickets £15 Richmond Opera presents Handel’s Acis and Galatea, and Biosmortier’s comical Don Quixote chez la Duchesse, fully-staged with baroque orchestra, at the lovely Victorian Normansfield Theatre. Combining magic, monsters, powerful women, deluded men, and all sung in English. Call 0333-1212 300 or visit langdondowncentre.org.uk/event/acisand-galatea-and-don-quiote-chez-laduchesse/ to book. Location: The Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre, Langdon Park, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 9PS (parking available). The Jungle Body KONGA Class (Every Thursday) (£2.50 for beginners, £5 onwards) From 5:45pm each Thursday, you can join Calasara Fitness in exciting full body workouts that include Tyga, Konga, Jagua and Vypa. (Remember to bring drinking water and an exercise mat/towel). Call 07950 747 983 or visit www. calasarafitness.co.uk for more information. Location: Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Fairfield Road, Kingston, Surrey KT1 2PY The Kingston Children’s Literary Festival (Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th October 2018) All welcome Kingston Children’s Literary Festival returns in 2018 for its second year! The Kingston Children’s Literary Festival has been designed to appeal to all ages [0-12 years old]. Parents and children alike are invited to listen to some of their favourite ‘festive’ and ‘non-festive’ tales from a line up of some of the UK’s best loved children’s authors. Visit inkingston.co.uk for more information.
Surbiton YMCA Community Choir (Every Wednesday, 7.00 – 8.30pm) Just £3.50 per session Do you enjoy singing? Want to have fun and make new friends? Join our friendly choir led by conductor Charlie Swift. No auditions and all are welcome. (Free parking for choir members and parking is available at the Sainsburys nearby.) Call 020 8390 0148 or email info.surbiton@ ymcalsw.org for more information. Location: YMCA Surbiton, 49 Victoria Road, Surbiton KT6 4NG Try Energy Healing & Reiki
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HOGARTH’S PROGRESS Thu 13 Sep - Sun 21 Oct A Double Bill by Nick Dear | Directed by Anthony Banks The double bill begins with the first major revival of Olivier Award nominated comedy, The Art of Success, first performed by the RSC in 1986 before transferring to the Barbican and New York. Compressing the artist’s ascent to fame into a single, action-filled night, Dear follows a largerthan-life Hogarth as he mingles with famous playwrights and artists, royalty and prostitutes, prime ministers and murderesses creating an exceedingly imaginative, thoroughly scurrilous, but nonetheless highly entertaining portrait of a world on the brink of transformation. The second play, The Taste of the Town, catches up with Hogarth 30 years later, finding him now hugely successful, yet still at odds with the world and with himself. Old and tired he may be, but there’s always time for one more fight. THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD Tue 23 Oct - Sun 28 Oct Tall Stories returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical adaptation. Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes The Gruffalo’s Child - with attitude! Just how brave is she? Find out for yourselves by joining her on tour this autumn. The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood… One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?
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SIX Wed 31 Oct - Sun 04 Nov From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII sing their way out of the history books and into the spotlight. Following triumphant runs at the Underbelly in Edinburgh and the Arts Theatre in the West End, SIX comes to the Rose, only a stone’s throw away from Henry’s home at Hampton Court Palace. With songs including Ex Wives, Haus of Holbein and Don’t Lose Ur Head, this pop concert remixes five hundred years of historical heartbreak into one hour of 21st century sass. Don’t miss your chance to see the hottest new musical of 2018. DON CARLOS Tue 06 Nov - Sat 17 Nov A Rose Theatre Kingston, Exeter Northcott and Nuffield Southampton Theatres co-production in association with ARA A magnificent tale of passion and power set against the chilling backdrop of the bloody and ruthless Spanish Inquisition. Don Carlos is torn apart when his tyrannical father King Philip II seals a peace deal by marrying French noble Elizabeth de Valois, the love of Carlos’ life. The heartbroken heir turns for help to his closest friend, Rodrigo, Marquis of Posa, a champion of the oppressed, who questions the monarch’s iron rule and becomes an unlikely power broker in the duplicitous court. Director Gadi Roll brings his trademark dynamic imagery and haunting sound-scapes to Schiller’s masterpiece. Celebrated actor Tom Burke plays Rodrigo, Marquis of Posa. Best known for his role as Athos in the BBC series The Musketeers, as Dolokhov in the BBC literary-adaptation miniseries War & Peace and most recently for his role as the titular character Cormoran Strike in the BBC series Strike. To advertise in Omni Local call Felicity on 07900 312634
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In The Cinema (Scan the QR Codes to see the trailers)
The Predator
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Paying homage to its original, this movie is a great modern addition to the legacy of one of cinema’s deadliest hunters. Starring X-Men: Apocalypse star, Olivia Munn as Casey Bracket, a science teacher trying to understand the evolution of the Predator, this story brings things a little closer to home. From outer space to a small, suburban town, the most lethal hunters have evolved, combining their DNA with that of various other species to become smarter, stronger and more dangerous than ever before.
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Unfortunately, a young boy (Jacob Tremblay, known for movies such as ‘Room’ and ‘Before I Wake’) accidentally sets off the chain of events which brings these creatures to Earth. Only with the help of a re-recruited team of ex-soldiers can Casey help to prevent the entire extinction of the human race. Their team is made up of Baxley (Thomas Jane, of ‘The Mist’ and ‘Deep Blue Sea’); Quinn (Boyd Holbrook, of ‘Logan’ and ‘The Host’); Nettles (Augusto Aguilera, better known for ‘Chasing Life’) and Coyle (Keegan-Michael Key, star of ‘Lets Be Cops’ and ‘Keanu’). Full of close-calls, funny moments and violence, this one may not be one for the younger generation, but has plenty to offer Sci Fi/action/horror fans.
as the very likeable “Domino”, Karan Soni as Wade’s reliable cabdriver “Dopinder” and several other familiar faces/ returning X Men recruits you’ll grow to love, you’re in for a laugh-out-loud adventure.
Deadpool 2
Looking for a good combination of action and hilarity with a few dark turns here and there? Look no further. Fans of the first movie will not be disappointed in this sequel. Again, this flick isn’t suited to younger children, but to anyone that can appreciate violence, inappropriate language and dark humour, you’ll love it. Ryan Reynolds returns as the seemingly indestructable and sarcastic Deadpool (or Wade Wilson), now with his own recruited team of “superhumans” on a mission to protect a young boy from time-travelling cyborg, Cable. Knowing the dangers of the young boy (played by Julian Dennison)’s pyro-manipulative abilities, Cable (Josh Brolin) is on the hunt to destroy him before he can wreak havoc on others. After befriending the boy, Wade wants the chance to steer him on a more wholesome path, for the future and for the sake of himself - much to the frustrations of Cable. Also starring Zazie Beetz
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS Supplied by: Leanna Carl - Omni Local
Autumn Maintenance Time for a (not so spring) clean! Now is a good time to get up and get to work. With less heat and exhaustion holding us back, less bugs to deal with and more jobs to take care of - there’s no excuse! Find some order It could be time for some feng shui, rearranging your furniture to suit the changes and keep things fresh, or could just be time for a general sorting out. Throw away the old and make room for the new, after all- Christmas isn’t too far away! This doesn’t mean getting rid of everything, but try to take a moment to really look at what you have cluttering the house up and if it’s worth it.
over the holidays when its harder to get help and you have guests over, so now’s a great time to keep tabs on things.
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You’re likely to start putting your party planning and family-hosting skills at work soon, so make things easier for yourself and remove whatever doesn’t need to stick around- those old out of date cans at the back of the cupboard, expired condiments in the fridge, appliances you never use- pack them away and throw out what you won’t be needing. Giving things a sort and thorough cleaning will also make it less daunting to get in the kitchen when Christmas comes up too. Don’t forget the medicine cabinet as well!
Windows can be hard to maintain in the summer as the heat can make it a miserable job and sometimes even dry them off too quickly, whereas winter can cause them to frost over and fog up, which gets you avoiding the job more often, so try to make time to see to them now before things get out of hand, even if its a simple sponging down.
Bathroom care Keep an eye on clutter around your bathroom too. Empty shampoo bottles, useless razors and twice-replaced toothbrushes are a common thing in family bathrooms and really make the place less appealing to use. Recycle and remove, give things a good scrub down and check your grouting in case it needs some love. You don’t want things to fall apart
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Outfit organising Don’t forget to swap out your wardrobe- are you really going to need beachwear, sunhats and vest tops as much over the next few months? If not, better to stow them away for later than to clutter up your cupboards and drawers with things you’ll just be pulling out of the way to get to your warmer wear. You may also find out what you need added to your winter wardrobe, or you could sell the quality garments you no longer require and rack up some Christmas spending money!
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We at Omni Local hope you’ll all do your best to support your local businesses whenever possible. We make sure to back smaller businesses in any ways we can, just as they do for us. Local businesses are crucial in making a more well-rounded, diverse and enriched community; providing excellent service to all Kingston residents. Smaller companies definitely add a more personal feel to the area. All of the great advertisers in this issue are proof themselves that there are so many great businesses in Surrey to contribute to all your needs, providing great service with a friendly manner to everyone in the area. All we want is to help you find them! There may still be a long list of businesses out there who aren’t mentioned in local publications as often.
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LOCAL TRADES Hopefully we can change that, and help them to show our readers what excellent services are available near them! If you know of any LOCAL trades businesses that have yet to feature in Omni Local, and you feel they deserve a mention in our magazine, please do not hesitate to send us their company details. Maybe you’ve used a local service recently and you feel that they should get a mention? If so, please let us know about it and we will do our best to provide support and assist them in promoting their business. Contact John on 07898 870 870 or email sales.omnilocal@gmail.com
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The Housing Market: Are prices currently holding steady or decreasing?
FINANCE Supplied by: Chris Poore - KMS
One subject I am constantly asked about is house prices. People are always interested to know the state of the market, and whether I think prices are about to go up or down. I would say though, there’s only two days when the price of your house really matters – the day you buy it and the day you sell it. Although, obviously, it could be a factor if you decide to remortgage in-between. And generally, people are happy when they know they have some equity behind them. On a wider front, it’s good for consumer confidence. How are house prices holding up in our area? If you go a bit further into London, you will see that prices have dropped a bit in some places recently. However, in Kingston and the surrounding areas, there has not been that much of a change yet in the prices for which houses are actually sold. Where we have seen a reduction is in the asking prices. Where vendors and estate agents were previously a little bit optimistic, they have become a lot more realistic in recent months. The bottom line is that a good property, in a good location, priced right, should sell in any market. Are there still plenty of people looking to buy houses? We have got clients waiting to purchase. One factor that is still driving the housing market is that mortgage rates remain historically low. People are thinking they want to get moving while the rates are still low – and they are not going to remain low for ever. For that reason, fixed-rate mortgages remain a very popular option among buyers. Most people realise there is only one way the rates can go and that is up. It is likely they will creep up, the last increase in the Bank of England’s base rate was only 0.25 per cent and that was in November 2017. I should point out that the housing market is not the only factor weighing on the Bank of England’s mind – there are other economic reasons why they don’t want to put rates up too quickly. What other factors are keeping mortgage rates low? One factor is the competition between 35
lenders. There are plenty out there, eyeing each other, seeing who’s going to be the first to dip their toe in the water. The main effect of this competition is to push the pricing down – although we are probably at the point when we really can’t go much lower. Most banks want to lend more than they are at the moment. It’s very different to 2007, when the market was previously at its peak. It is so much more tightly regulated with regard to people’s income now – and the regulations are there to stop people overborrowing. What are the prospects for the next few months? It is unlikely house prices would collapse, unless something ridiculous and unforeseeable happens that crashes the market. If you look back at what happened after 2007, in our area and across London and the South-East prices never really dropped significantly and prices are now much higher than they were in 2007. But in the rest of the country, prices dropped sharply and in many areas they are still not back up to 2007 levels. That’s also why some investors now are looking at other areas. They’re racing up north because with lower prices there’s less impact from the new tax changes and you can make much more yield on your rental. For more advice, contact us at www. kingstonmortgages.co.uk / 0208 255 8336. A mortgage is a loan secured against your property. Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other debt secured on it. Tax treatment is based on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future. Information is based on our current understanding of taxation legislation and regulations. Any levels and bases of, and reliefs from taxation, are subject to change.
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Grand Mangal Maze Bar and Grill – Tolworth Grand Parade – NEW restaurant A lovely, large, clean and inviting modern restaurant with enticing pictures of Turkey all around. The Turkish music added to the atmosphere, and they turned it down as the restaurant filled so you could still talk and enjoy yourself. We couldn’t decide between the cold meze and mixed hot selection so chose the set menu, which is perfect as it includes both! Ten different types of typical Turkish foodhummus, Tarama, Cacik Kisir, Barbunya Pilaki, Patlican Soslu, Halloumi, Falafel, Sucuk, Sigara Boregi and the most tender, fresh Calamari I have tasted for a long time, encased in a thin crispy coating and accompanied by warm homemade bread. The kebabs were absolutely delicious, wonderful herb and spicy flavours with succulent meat. It was plenty enough to fill us, so sadly we couldn’t fit in a desert! We also took a doggie-bag home for lunch the next day. There are seafood and vegetarian options available too for those who aren’t too carnivorous! A great variety of alcoholic and
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