Omni Local Kingston Summer Events 2018 by Omni Local

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Kingston | Surbiton | New Malden

Issue No. 64

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Hello Everyone! Hope you’ve all been enjoying the sunshine and making the most of our recent heatwave! Now it’s time to head into town and make the best out of this year’s biggest and brightest events - see what’s in store in this month’s special feature pull-out guide! We have some great articles this month, including a new feature courtesy of A3 Baby Barn (on page 15) and a special ad on page 24 for RHACC. We’d like to thank all our supporting local businesses and encourage you to get in touch with them. Please let them know that you found them in this magazine! We’ve got another fantastic competition for you this month, courtesy of Hampton Court Palace Golf Club this month. Read our review on page 40 and send us your answer to this month’s question for your chance to win a meal for two with wine. 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? Networking is a great way to meet new friends and clients over a delicious breakfast or lunch, and with us you can 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 this issue, and have a wonderful summer holiday. We’ll see you again this September! Warm regards, The Omni Local Team

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Contents: Local Business Focus GreenThumb Lawn Service

Community Section This Months Charity: Weir Archer Academy Community Person: Paul Pickhaver Kingston Police Advice Kingston Rotary Love Kingston

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Arts Section Kingston Artists Open Studios

Health & Wellbeing Yoga by the River

Cooking Corner Canapes and light snacks

Gardening Section Tips for your Garden

Family Family Advice

This Months Special Feature Summer Events 2018

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Places to Go Rose Theatre Listings Local Events At the Cinema – Ideal Home Out Now on DVD – Red Sparrow

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Home Improvements Tips for around the house!

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

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

Supplied by: GreenThumb Lawn Treatment Service

Q1: Hello! Could you please tell our readers a little bit about GreenThumb? A1: GreenThumb started treating lawns back in 1986 and is the UK’s largest lawn care provider with 220 branches across the UK, serving over half a million customers. Q2: How long have you been in this line of business now? A2: I opened the Kingston branch of GreenThumb in September 2010. Q3: What do you enjoy most about working in this type of industry?

Q6: What is the most common request you receive?

A3: Getting to meet lots of different people and helping them to improve the quality of their lawns. I like working outdoors, regardless of what the weather has to offer. But best of all is when customers see the results of our lawn treatments and are very happy with their lush, green grass & weedfree lawns.

A6: Most of my customers opt for the four annual treatments spring, early summer, late summer and the autumn/winter treatments. Many also have aeration and scarification during the cooler months of the year. Q7: Do you have any special offers/ promotions on at the moment?

Q4: What kind of services does GreenThumb have to offer? A4: GreenThumb offers many services to get the most from your lawn including feed and weed treatments; autumn/winter treatments to target moss; disease & pest control; aeration & scarification, to reduce compaction and thatch build up; water conserver to help the grass stay greener during the hotter months and growth regulators to reduce the amount of cutting. We also offer a direct debit option to spread the cost of treatments over the year with savings of 18% to 25% on our enhanced or complete treatment programmes.

A7: Yes we have two promotions for spring and summer this year. Either: Try us for £10.00* for lawns up to 100 square metres* and a discount offered for those that are larger. or ‘Recommend a friend’ bonus of a £10.00 M&S voucher to our current customers. Q8: Excellent! Do you have any advice for those looking to get into a similar line of work? A8: If you are dedicated, focused, hard working and take pride in the work and services you provide. GreenThumb offer an excellent platform to make a business grow from strength to strength.

Q5: What is your usual clientele?

For more information about GreenThumb, please refer to their advert, call 01689 871260

A5: My customer base is made up mostly from the domestic market (private household lawns). We also look after Church lawns and blocks of flats as well.

or visit www.greenthumb.co.uk

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LOVE KINGSTON

RideLondon-Surrey 100 at 60 for Love Kingston

Supplied by: Jonathan Simnett

“Too many people living in London in rapidly growing, changing and ageing boroughs find themselves isolated from others and unable to enjoy the place in which they live. Love Kingston helps organisations tackle local poverty and isolation effectively without the costs and waste involved in huge, remote bureaucracies. From helping young carers gain support and appreciation via the Young Carers Network; to supporting those who feel isolated because of language barriers at Learn English at Home (LEAH); to providing much-needed lunch, information and a space for socialising for the vulnerable and homeless at CREst in Norbiton, Love Kingston makes a difference everyday. I’m lucky that I don’t (yet) need to access these and other services, but I do believe strongly in local people acting together to meet needs on their doorstep and helping them to do so.

return legs and encompasses some of the toughest climbs in the South of England. I’m hoping to do it inside 7 hours which, as I am turning 60 years old as I write this, will be a challenge for which I’m training hard on the `Dark Destroyer` (pictured). So, please can you support my blood, sweat and, gritted teeth to help people having tougher lives than ours by donating what you can?”

That why I’m riding the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey100, a closed-roads 100 mile cycle `sportif` routed through much of the 2012 London Olympics cycle course.

Ride London takes place on Sunday 29th July 2018. You can support Jonathan’s effort (or any of our Team LK cyclists) at https://bit. ly/2thXJ89 Click on ‘fundraisers’ and donate what you can on their pages. Join us in Al Forno, 1-3a High Street, from 12 noon to cheer on Team Love Kingston.

Passing through Kingston on both the outward and return legs, it encompasses some of the toughest climbs in the South of England. The course starts at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford and ends on The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace on Sunday 29th July. On the way it passes through Kingston on both the outward and

If your business or organisation would like to host an event or participate in fundraising activities near you, please contact tessakind@lovekingston.org.uk. You may sign up to our e-newsletter on our website at www.lovekingston.org.uk.

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COMMUNITY PERSON Paul Pickhaver awarded MBE in Queen’s birthday honours list 2018

Supplied by: Kingston Foodbank the gap in income when a person moves from welfare to work and increasingly the challenges of low income jobs on zero hours contracts. We know that the introduction of Universal Credit in Kingston this month for new claimants will leave some people with no money for 5 weeks so we are talking to other agencies about how we will support people in that process.

The Director of Kingston Foodbank, Paul Pickhaver, has been awarded an MBE for his services to the community in the Queen’s birthday honours list 2018. The citation in the London Gazette Reads: THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire: M.B.E.

‘The support we give is only possible because of the incredible generosity of the people and businesses in Kingston, who with us see the needs and respond giving food, funds and time. You can find ways to support Kingston Foodbank at www.kingston. foodbank.org.uk’

To be Ordinary Members of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order: Paul Warren PICKHAVER: Director, Kingston Foodbank

Kingston Foodbank is run through the ‘City Changers’ initiatives of Doxa Deo Community Church and in addition to Kingston Foodbank and Fuelbank runs Christmas Lunch on Jesus – aiming to distribute Christmas hampers in South West London; and is currently piloting Ezrah – a new employability scheme to support people into work from a history of long term unemployment or significant barriers to employment.

For services to the Food Bank and to the community in Kingston-upon-Thames. Since Kingston Foodbank was launched in December 2011 it has distributed over 31,000 food parcels to local people and currently. In 2017/18 Kingston Foodbank received and distributed 28 tonnes of donated food and supported 4741 local people. Kingston Foodbank working with npower, one of the big six energy companies, also piloted Fuel Bank and issued the first Fuel Bank voucher in April 2015. Over the last three years 4000 people in Kingston have benefitted through the support that scheme gives towards household gas and electricity bills. Npower have now rolled out the scheme to benefit 100,000 people across the country all funded through the Npower Foundation which Paul was invited to speak at the launch of. Paul says ‘It is an incredible honour to have our work acknowledged in this way, it recognises not just what I have done but what our amazing army of volunteers and supporters have done to help local people in crisis, working in partnership with over 200 front line services. ‘There remains a need for a Foodbank in Kingston. We continue to see people struggling when benefit payments are interrupted, the crisis of homelessness,

For more information, please contact: paul.pickhaver@ddcc.org.uk info@kingston.foodbank.org.uk 020 8391 1100 / 07789 012554 Kingston Foodbank, Suite 1, 444 Ewell Road, Tolworth KT6 7EL www.kingston.foodbank.org.uk www.ddcc.org.uk

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CARE IN THE COMMUNITY THIS MONTH’S

The Dittons Fair

CHARITY

On Sunday 13th May, a community came out in force to enjoy the most popular annual event on the local social calendar.

Supplied by: Jackie Bourne

The Dittons Fair, held on Giggs Hill Green in Thames Ditton, provided an afternoon of entertainment for all ages – from those looking to buy books, plants and a Bachmanns cake (with a cup of tea of course), to those enjoying the bungee bouncers, pig racing and the packed arena programme. Whilst the Fair mainly raised funds to provide a rich programme for children at The Dittons Scout Group, it also supported a host of other local charities including The Princess Alice Hospice, CHEER, RNLI, Guides, Greyhound Welfare and Linwood Care Home. In addition, The Dittons took the opportunity to raise awareness of two causes: access to defibrillators within the community and the fun to be had by volunteering at your local Scout group (contact dittonsfair@gmail.com

running their stalls so brilliantly, to many local businesses, small and large, and to our local community in general, who support us year in, year out.” For more information please visit: www.thedittonsfair.co.uk

A spokesman from The Dittons said “This is the only fundraiser we undertake as a Scout Group so we are reliant on it to deliver a rich programme of Scouting for our 150+ children, as well as for the upkeep of our building. We are indebted to our families for

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LOCAL CHARITY THIS MONTH’S CHARITY Supplied by:

The Weir Archer Academy “Disability is Just a Word Now”

The Weir Archer Academy

The Weir Archer Academy is striving to become the most successful athletics club for disabled people in the UK. It owes its success to the unique and innovative coaching methods devised by 6 time-Paralympian gold medalist, David Weir CBE and his legendary coach, Jenny Archer MBE. After London 2012, they decided it was time to will motivate you to reach your full potential.

pass on their vast experience and knowledge in wheelchair racing, and so the academy was

The Academy relies entirely on voluntary

created.

donation, sponsorship and willing volunteers

The Academy is a club full of inspiration,

to keep this vital resource for disabled people

support and encouragement. A place where

going.

skills, confidence and self esteem thrive. From

We would love to hear from you if you would

Paralympic heroes to primary school pupils, in a place where disabled people can feel accepted and included in a family of like-minded people;

like to help fundraising as a volunteer, or to invite us to speak at your school, college or organisation.

all of whom want to achieve their own goals. For some, this may be competing at the highest

We are also looking for new members to come

level and for others it may be for fitness and

and try wheelchair racing. We look forward to

fun. No matter what you aspire to, the academy

welcoming you to the academy and hope you have as much fun as we do. Remember, anyone is welcome of any age. Get in touch: Call 07973 669 261 (Tania) or 07742 667 877 (Jackie) email info@weir-archer-academy.com or visit www.weirarcher.co.uk

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POLICE ADVICE

Hello Readers!

Supplied by: Alison McWinnie - MET Police

Fraud and Cybercrime Would you like to know which frauds and cybercrimes happen in this borough? And how you can protect yourself? We are currently working with FALCON, the Met’s Fraud and Linked Crime online department, and will be providing monthly updates on this very topic. If you don’t currently receive our newsletters and would like to receive these updates, do email Kingston.NHW@Met. Police.uk with your postal address to register. Burglary The Metropolitan Police Service Organised Crime Command has teams of detectives who tackle serious and organised crime in London. Recently specialist officers from the command have been working with police boroughs in South West London (including Kingston) and Home Counties Constabularies to disrupt an international crime group committing burglaries. So far the team has arrested over 30 people who are now either in prison or outside the UK.

tackling this group and the harm they cause. The recovery of jewellery will hopefully help repair some to the damage caused by the burglars. We are determined to work with Neighbourhood Watch and the communities to make it harder for criminals to operate.” A New Inspector is in Town! Inspector Nick MILTON has transferred to the borough to run the Safer Neighbourhood wards. He has over 26 years’ experience, in both response and community policing. Inspector Milton is pleased to be joining an already well established and enthusiastic Safer Neighbourhood unit and says ” I have joined a team with experienced sergeants who lead professional ward teams who are committed to maintaining/improving the quality of life for residents all over the borough”.

The organised crime group target houses in affluent areas, typically near open land or golf courses which are used to approach and escape properties. Houses are often broken into on the first floor to circumvent burglar alarms, using garden furniture or items in the garden to climb up. The group targets small expensive items like jewellery, watches and designer accessories, but Safes have also been taken away.

Inspector Milton (centre) is pictured with the Tolworth Safer Neighbourhood Team. Have a wonderful and safe summer!

The police team has recovered a huge amount of jewellery that is available for the public to view, with the aim of identifying more victims and restoring valuable items to their owners. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ metropolitanpolice/albums DI Court – Organised Crime Advisors “The police understand the impact of burglary and the huge emotional toll it has on people. My team and colleagues are committed to

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KINGSTON ROTARY

Here Be Dragons Once again we will be making a splash on the

Supplied by: Janet Bacon - Kingston Rotary

River Thames at Canbury Gardens, Kingston on Sunday 22nd July 2018 with the Kingston Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge so if you are looking for the perfect family day out come down to the riverside and join in the fun. Racing takes place throughout the day with the first race at 9.30am and ends with a dramatic eight-boat final at approximately 4.30pm. Expect a great day out for all the family with a food court, stalls and

everyone at Kingston Rotary Club. What a

sideshows, rids for the kids, plus plenty

fantastic day. Everyone had a great time.

of space for both team supporters and

We are so proud to be associated with

spectators to watch the racing. There is a

Rotary. Such a great atmosphere and fun

prize for the team sporting the best headgear

for everyone. We cannot thank you enough.

or costume and most teams enter the spirit of

Looking forward to next year.”

the occasion dressing up in native American

We look forward to seeing you on 22nd

headdresses, gaudy headwear, wigs and all

July as we know it will be a day of great

manner of outfits.

entertainment, excitement and spectacle. It

All teams are required to raise money for

is a fun packed day for all the family where

charity through team sponsorship which last

all proceeds go to charity.

year teams raised a total of over £50,000.

If you would like to help your local

If teams are not raising money for their

community, why not think about joining our

own charity, we recommend they support

Rotary Club. To find out how you can join,

our chosen charity for 2018, Learn English

visit www.kingstonrotaryclub.org.uk or email

at Home (a small charity helping refugees

membership@kingstonrotaryclub.org.uk.

and migrants resident in the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond and Hounslow to improve their language skills and become more active in their community. For more information visit https://www.leah.org.uk/ ). Teams have a great time as you will see from this quote from Pauline Woods of the Born Too Soon charity “Heartfelt thanks to

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ARTS

Glorious Mud – there’s nothing quite like it!

Supplied by: KAOS

Started in 2014 by two Kingston-based potters, Glorious Mud makes ceramics with a twist. It is now run solely by Cressida Borrett, who has spent many years making her pots in a small studio to sell at local fairs and in galleries across the country. The designs of Cressida’s collection of quirky ceramics are based on obsolete objects, a consistent theme throughout her work. Among the most popular are the vintage map coasters and pot stands made to order, featuring any location in the world. Add to these the letter range using an old typewriter typeface, and the dog and cat porcelain decorations whose design idea came from a dog-shaped cookie cutter found on a charity stall. The dogs Cressida passes on her daily walks in Richmond Park are the unknowing models for the burgeoning variety of dogs in the range. This year, for the first time, Glorious Mud will be at the Hampton Court Flower Show and Cressida is busy expanding her botanical collection. Newly launched is a bone china bowl with a plate that doubles as a lid for the microwave. The china is safe in the freezer, fridge, dishwasher or microwave oven which makes it easier to give up cling film and plastic boxes in the home altogether. Everything Cressida makes is designed and made by hand, here in the UK, much of it in Kingston. At a time when traditional pottery businesses are at risk of folding altogether, Cressida’s aim is to support UK-based ceramics as far as she can. She is pleased

to be working with a highly-skilled team of individuals who turn her ideas into products. Even her packaging is sourced from the UK as far as possible. Although Cressida acknowledges that Glorious Mud will not bring her untold riches, she says that she looks forward to Mondays, when she will find an email inbox full of happy ‘thank yous’ from happy customers. A hobby that started in a pottery evening class many years ago has become a thriving business – and a source of pleasure, both for her and the people who buy her pots. Most of Cressida’s products can now be bought directly from the Glorious Mud website www.gloriousmudceramics.co.uk, but if you are unable to find what you are looking for please send an email via the contacts page.

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PARENTING

EXPECTING A BABY? We are here to help!

Supplied by: A3 Baby Barn

A3 Baby Barn is your local independent one-stop shop – a barn full of everything you need for your new baby. We opened in 1994 and our staff not only have experience as young Mums but also Grandmothers too with 4 A3 Baby Barn grandchildren to date! Our expert staff (with years of experience) can give you all the advice and help you want in a relaxed and friendly environment. We think it is so important to “try before you buy” so all our display prams are there for you to have a really good play with and we will give you all the guidance you need

just check out Facebook, Instagram or our website 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

to chose the right pram for you and your lifestyle. You can park right outside the door so it’s easy to fit car seats and try prams in the boot of your car. We care passionately about car seat safety and we will always try car seats in your car - staff are trained by major car seat manufacturers to fit car seats.

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We stock all the leading brands like iCandy, Uppababy, Babystyle, Egg, Silvercross Bugaboo and many more and frequently have special offers and event weekends –

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The Cooking Corner Healthy Canapes for Parties & Picnics Vegetable Skewers: Prepare a selection of tomatoes, radishes, mixed peppers, celery or crispy cooked brussel sprouts to give your canapes plenty of colour. Tomato Baskets: Hollow out and season 8 tomatoes. Plait 3 chive sprigs and tie a knot at each end. Fill the tomatoes with prawns or alternative, and attach plaits at either side to give them handles. Healthy Chip Bags: Cut carrots, cucumbers, peppers and low fat cheese into the shape of chips and put them in a little bag (you can use paper and tape).

cooked trout and mix with Â˝ a grated green apple (i.e. Granny Smith), 1 tbsp of lemon juice and 1 tsp of red berries. Add pepper and curry powder. Layer finely chopped lettuce in small bowls and place the trout mixture on top.

Prawn Boats: Take a few chicory leaves and fill them with prawn mayonnaise. Arrange the boats onto a dish and garnish.

Tip: Make your own mayonnaise, or buy one with less than 0.5 carbohydrates per 100g. Experiment with lots of vegetables and low-fat cheeses.

Smoked Salmon Oatcakes: Chop 100g of smoked salmon and mix with 1 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tbsp of lemon juice, basil, and half a finely chopped onion, then season. Top the oatcakes and garnish.

For more EatWright recipes and advice visit www.eatwright.co.uk where you can purchase a copy of my new cookbook!

Trout on a Bed of Lettuce: Cut 125g of

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GARDENING July Gardening Tips

Supplied by: Janet Bacon

It is the holiday season but not for your garden plants and this means that a bit of attention now will promote more flowers for this year and prepare the plants for next year. A little light pruning Now is the time to prune Wisteria whippy side shoots. Cut the stems at about five leaves long which will tidy the climber but also encourage more side shoots. The stems will need to be shortened again in winter to promote the flowering spurs that we all love to see. It is also the best time to prune plum, apricot, peach and cherry trees as the sap is rising and this will reduce the risk of these trees suffering from silver leaf dieback disease. Cordon, fan and espalier trained Apple and Pear trees should have their summer prune now. Always use a sharp pair of secateurs and cut back all new side shoots to just above a bud and leave them about 7.5 cm long. Deadheading Bedding plants and perennials will need deadheading on a regular basis to encourage further flowering and keep them looking neat. Trim the spent flower stems on lavender plants to keep them compact. Cut back herbs to encourage new growth of tasty leaves. Holiday Care If you are going away on holiday move containers and hanging baskets into a shady part of the garden out of the sun where they will need less watering. If you do not wish to move these then consider installing a timer controlled

drip-feed watering system from an outside tap, a watering spike or if the plants are in a greenhouse a watering mat fed by a reservoir hooked onto the metal glazing bars. Take notes and photos of your garden now to remind you of any changes that you would like to make next year before all the growth starts. Garden visiting can also be a good source of ideas to improve your garden. The National Garden Scheme Yellow Book http://www. ngs.org.uk/ list gardens throughout the UK which are open for charity and the owners are on hand to answer questions on names and growing requirements for the plants. To get in touch, please email j.bacon@ tiscali.co.uk or call 020 8393 7970

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FAMILY ADVICE

Your Q & A’s with Divorce Consultant, Diana Jordan

Supplied by: Diana Jordan

Q: We have recently divorced and our two children aged 7 and 5 live with their mother. We have agreed that I will have the children for half of the school holidays but my ex has said she will not allow me to take the children abroad on holiday this summer. Can she stop me? James, East Molesey A: Yes, I’m afraid she can. And equally you can stop her from taking the children out of the UK. I am assuming you do not have a court order for the children to live with their mother, but if you do, she is entitled to take them abroad for up to 28 days without your permission.

You both have parental responsibility so you each need the agreement of the other to take the children abroad, and it’s always wise to take with you a signed letter from the other parent giving their consent. You also need to check on the entry requirements of the place you are travelling to as some require more formal proof that your children have the right to enter the country without the other parent. It is always reasonable to expect the other parent to provide details of a planned holiday including flight/travel details, address/type of accommodation and who else will be travelling with your children. If you are unable to reach agreement about this holiday I would suggest you go to mediation – you have an excellent local service: MiD in Hampton Hill. If you still can’t agree, you will need to ask the mediator to sign your form so that you can apply to the court for an order allowing you to take your children on holiday.

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Please don’t be tempted to take your children without agreement or a court order. Is it possible that your ex is worried you won’t return the children after the holiday? Don’t even think about it: child abduction is a serious criminal offence for which parents are usually sent to prison these days!

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THIS YEAR’S BIGGEST SUMMER EVENTS IN KINGSTON

R ME T M SU L-OU L E PU UID G

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We have some great events to shout about this month! This pull out Summer Events guide will make it easier for you to keep up with the latest events in the local areas. There are various activities and festivals to suit all tastes and various different hobbies, for residents all over. Whether you’re into the arts, sports, music or are just looking to pursue a new hobby, we recommend heading into town and spreading the word to your love ones! This year’s International Youth Arts Festival is sure to be another spectacular event, now in its 10th year! Creative Youth has always succeeded in bringing culture and fun to Kingston every year in efforts to raise money for good causes, and we simply can’t wait for it to kick off! There are many more fantastic local events and 21

celebrations lined up for the Summer months, (some of which are free to attend!) including: Kingston River Festival and Regatta, Prudential Ride London Surrey, Kingston Tours, The Kingston Carnival, Rose Theatre Summer Schools, Thumbs up it’s Thursday and The Dragon Boat Challenge. We also have a list of ongoing events, exhibitions and classes in our Local Events Section! Some of these events don’t even require an entry fee, so mark your calendar and head over! We hope you all have a wonderful Summer and enjoy everything the local areas have to offer. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! Photo Credits - Creative Youth and Pierre Tappon, Tangle Photography, Kingston Rec, London & Surrey Cycling Partnership and Momentum Children’s Charity.

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Gazebo by Kingston Bridge. Racing starts at 08:30 and finishes by 18:30.

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Friday 6th July - Sunday 15th July Now in its ninth year, the UK’s biggest multiarts festival for performers aged under 27 will take over the borough this July, as 30,000 visitors come to see a new generation of talented rising stars. More than 200 events will take place including: theatre, music, comedy, dance, visual arts, spoken word, circus and and carnival; featuring acts from near and far. The 10day festival includes performances at Kingston’s famous Rose Theatre with circular auditorium and the Arthur Cotterell Theatre, free live music on an outdoor stage at the historic Market Place, and carnival procession around the town. IYAF is delivered by Kingston-based charity Creative Youth and offers an exciting programme of theatre, dance, comedy, music, visual arts, spoken word, carnival and circus. www.iyafestival.org.uk

Dragon Boat Challenge Friday 22nd July If you are looking for a great day out by the river then do not miss the annual Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge - head to the Canbury Park Gardens in Kingston! Hundreds of competitors in up to 60 teams battle it out on the river to determine who makes it into the exciting six boat final for the Challenge Cup. Market stalls, sideshows and bouncy castles & rides for the kids make this a fun-filled day, that each year raises thousands of pounds for local charities. This event commences at 9:30am until 16:30pm. With drums, cheering and plenty of colourful boats, it is a truly impressive event to watch. www.kingstonrotaryclub.org.uk/dragon-boatchallenge

Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 Saturday 28th- Sunday 29th July

Kingston Regatta & River Festival Saturday 14th July - Sunday 15th July Kingston Regatta is one of the largest and oldest sporting events in the Royal Borough of Kingston, and the highlight of the summer sporting calendar, social season and a wonderful community event. The event comprises two days of fun, competitive racing between rowing clubs, universities including Oxford and Cambridge and schools from a wide area across London and the South East. The Regatta attracts more than 2200 athletes (of which 1500 are juniors under 18) and 720 crews who compete in over 320 races across the two days. Club racing for adults aged 16 to 75 takes place on the Saturday whilst on Sunday the juniors aged 12-15 compete. Saturday’s 1000m course runs between Raven’s Ait and finishes opposite the 22

Prudential RideLondon is the world’s greatest festival of cycling. The 100 will feature 25,000 riders, starting at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (from 05:45) and following a 100-mile route on closed roads through the capital and into Surrey’s stunning countryside and the leg-testing climbs of Box Hill and Leith Hill before returning to London and a spectacular finish on The Mall in St James’s Park. The Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 46 will

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see 5,000 riders depart from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from 09:00, after the last wave of riders has started the 100. Riders will follow the same route as the 100 for the first 27 miles before taking a two-mile route which then links up with the last 17 miles through London to the finish on The Mall.

Sunday 2nd September KREC is very excited this year’s Kingston Carnival is returning more colourful and spectacular than ever before, with two main stages and a bigger procession parade

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featuring the cream of London’s Mas bands, Elimu Paddington Arts, Phoenix Arts and Tribo, who are going to be bringing massive Carnival vibes from the previous weekend’s Notting Hill Carnival. Get into your most colourful clothes and join them in the Carnival spirit. Join the procession, dance along to the music, try

Rose Theatre Summer Schools Monday 30th July - Sunday 2nd September The Rose Theatre is the place to go for a fun introduction to drama or to develop next-level skills. Whether it’s a short course packed with games, storytelling and character, a full production of a Plays-in-a-Week, or the prestigious Rose Academy to help you get into a top drama school, there really is something for everyone aged 7-25. All the Rose’s courses take place in beautiful Kingston, either at the Rose or one of their very local rehearsal venues. The Rose team has included directors from the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, and even Olivier Award-winning actors! All courses are supported by well-trained and enthusiastic assistants. They take students from down the road and around the world – so why not join this summer? www.rosetheatrekingston.org/take-part/summerschools

the international foods - but most of all – come and have fun! The carnival will see new innovations and a diverse procession, starting at The Guildhall from 12.00pm, through Eden Street, along Clarence Street into the Market Place and finishing at the Guildhall. Anyone wishing to participate in the procession is welcome! www.kingstonrec.org

Kingston Tour Guides Every Sunday until the end of September

Thumbs Up It’s Thursday Thumbs Up It’s Thursday offers plenty of fun and educational activities and events for children during the school holidays. Every Thursday throughout the Summer holidays there will be tons of activities planned throughout the town during the day, including storytelling, face painting, craft activities and entertainers. You can find more information regarding these events by visiting the Kingston First website.

Come on a Guided Walk in Kingston upon Thames or Surbiton, led by the Kingston Tour Guides. Discover all the wonderful history behind Kingston upon Thames, and get fascinating insights from the professionals. Kingston Tour Guides are made up of volunteers from the local community who have been trained and independently assessed. Only when qualified are they entitled to wear the official badge. All walks begin in the Marketplace for Kingston, and Surbiton Railway Station forecourt for Surbiton. Read more about the Tour Guides via the website.

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Local Events Golden Memories Café (Fortnightly on Wednesdays from 4th July 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.

Location: YMCA Surbiton, 49 Victoria Road, Surbiton KT6 4NG Twilight Market (Tuesday 9th August) All welcome Squeeze every last drop out of summer and take advantage of late night shopping hours across the town, soak up the evening sunshine down by the river with an al fresco supper or pull up a deckchair in front of the fountain at the Twilight Market. The evening will be fun-filled, complete with a few summery food pop-ups, a bar and entertainment; perfect for a few post-work drinks! All day until 9pm. Location: Kingston’s Ancient Market Place Try Energy Healing & Reiki (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)

The Supercar Event (7-8th July 2018, 10am - 5pm) Tickets from £30 Now in its 12th year, The Supercar Event has something for the whole family with attractions and rides for children and adults, including passenger supercar rides around the Oval Circuit! Visit thesupercarevent.com for more information. Location: Rockingham Circuit, Rockingham, Corby NN17 5AF 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

The Live Playlist (Every Thursday night) Free Entry Join Pizza Express Kingston for delicious food and a collection of vibrant, energetic music and popular song covers from top musicians. Music st from 8pm. Call 020 8546 2245 or visit www. pizzaexpresslive.com. Location: 41 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1LQ

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.

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

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ROSE YOUNG COMPANY: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Fri 27 Jul - Sat 28 Jul Presented by Rose Young Company Seniors When Don Pedro arrives with his war-weary men to rest at Leonato’s house, he proposes the ultimate test of peace; a romantic set-up between old adversaries, wise-cracking Benedick and witty Beatrice. Succeed in this and they are the only love gods! A perfect summer’s entertainment, Shakespeare’s timeless comedy of the sexes is brimming with heart, wit and laughter. Performed by Rose Youth Theatre, the performance is set in the elegant gardens of Manor House, Little Bookham in Leatherhead. Bring your picnic and buy Prosecco direct from Leonato. LITTLE BABY BUM Mon 30 Jul - Tue 31 Jul Performance length: Approx 1 hour Step into the magical and colourful world of LITTLE BABY BUM. Join Mia, Jacus, Twinkle and their Nursery Rhyme friends at the world premiere of a brand new LIVE show. An online and digital TV sensation Little Baby Bum is the world’s largest educational YouTube channel with over 21m subscribers and 20 billion views. Due to the show being aimed at very young children, everyone over the age of 6 months will need to pay for a ticket. A WINTER’S TALE Thu 30 Aug - Sun 02 Sep Based on the play by William Shakespeare | 26

Adapted by Howard Goodall and Nick Stimson A bold and brilliant interpretation of the wellknown play by William Shakespeare. Two worlds collide into one happy resolution. Paranoia and power unfolds into a parable for the redemptive gift of youth, and a celebration of young people and the potential they have to make the world a better place. Unashamedly emotional, the musical tone shifts from dark, brooding passions, to sunshine and redemption as we bathe in the warmth, humour and joy of a youthful summer of love. Composed by Howard Goodall one of Britain’s most distinguished and versatile composers and featuring some of the UK’s most talented young performers from Youth Music Theatre. 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. To advertise in Omni Local call Felicity on 07900 312634

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This entertaining dramedy follows Erasmus (Steve Coogan, who you may know best as ‘Alan Partridge’ and for his role in ‘Philomena’) and Paul (played by ‘Ant Man’ and ‘I love you, Man’ star Paul Rudd). They are a somewhat snappy and comedically sarcastic same-sex couple who soon has their world turned upside down when they realise that Erasmus has a ten year old grandson they didn’t know about.

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They both struggle with the idea of giving up their extravagant lifestyle to raise a child, but they’ve been handed the task and need to deal with things in their own, unorthodox way. They might even learn something about family and sacrifice along the way. This movie also includes stars like Kate Walsh, Alison Pill and Jake McDorman and is not suitable for younger audiences.

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Red Sparrow

This action-packed thriller follows the perilous journey of prima ballerina-turned secret agent, Dominika Egorova (played by ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ star Jennifer Lawrence). After a career-altering injury, she and her mother face a very uncertain future, which leads Dominika to become the new recruit for Sparrow School, which is a secret intelligence service that aims to train young adults like her to use their minds and bodies as a weapon, seducing and deceiving their enemies. After an extreme and horrific training session, Dominika soon becomes the most dangerous Sparrow to ever complete the program. While realising her new abilities she is assigned her latest victim, CIA agent: officer Nate Nash (played by Joel Edgerton, who is better known for “The Gift’ and ‘The

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Summer Improvements Many of us will be going on holiday or kicking back in the garden this time of year - however, it can’t always be fun and games! There are plenty of areas of the house where you’ll need to make that extra effort to stay on top of things, especially in areas you forget about. If you’re having trouble deciding where to start, hopefully this list will help.

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Keep pests away Stock up on insecticides if you need, or try out some homemade remedies. For example, ants are apparently opposed to orange, moths steer clear of cedar wood and lavender and rats or spiders don’t like peppermint oil. These may or may not be effective but may be safer to test run. For bugs that are harder to keep a handle on, such as cockroaches, try bait traps or poisons if you need to, but be careful when handling. Windows and Doors Check any wooden frames for damage from pests or nesting creatures and give them a wipe down or treatment when you can. See if your windows or door frames need caulking, as this is better done when there’s no rain. This may help to keep critters from crawling in as well, which is a problem this time of year. Guttering While the weather is a little nicer, remove any debris left in your gutters with a spoon or a trowel to prepare for the rainier weather later on. Scoop up any mess into black bags but take precautions when using a ladder and

wear protective eyewear if possible. Keeping things airy Try to keep your home ventilated this time of year, as the stuffiness is going to get unpleasant and odours can develop - unless allergies are an issue for you this time of year and you need to avoid letting them in - in which case you could opt for an air conditioning unit/upgrade alternatively. If you do get allergies, even just a dust or pet her allergy, you could also invest in a dehumidifier. Outdoor checks Take this opportunity to take care of jobs like window cleaning, fixing up the BBQ grill or washing down your decking/patios. Even the outer walls of your home could use a hand in some cases, which could be solved with a simple hosing or wipe down. Seeing that your plants are fed and watered, clearing away debris on your driveway and tidying the porch can make things a lot more inviting for any guests you’ll be having round for a barbecue or party.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING Yoga for the Soul Yoga is a system for living that is thousands of years old. Yet these postures - asana in Sanskrit - are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to yoga practices. In fact, many of the movements or postures that we associate with yoga now are only about 100 years old just a drop in the ocean of time. The way we exist in the world is everything. We should be thankful for yoga asana classes; powerful ways to help us feel good. Every time we practice it can be a reminder to live well in the world. But there’s so much more. I was lucky enough recently to fulfil a long held dream - seeing a live performance of an artist I admire deeply. It was kindly booked by a friend because for some reason I kept delaying the booking myself - and denying myself a joyful experience. It gave me pause for thought - why did I not just book it? It gave me a nudge to mend my ways - and remember how important it is to create beautiful moments for yourself. The next two weekends I visited artists’ studios in my local area (Kingston Open Artists’ Studios) and enjoyed it hugely - both looking at the art and speaking to people about their creative ideas and processes. It reminded me of a book I came across several years ago - The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. It’s a 12-week course in discovering and recovering your creative self with exercises to follow each week. It introduced me to the lovely idea of an artist’s date. Imagine that you wanted to impress someone and choose an activity or place that

Supplied by: Joanna Blundell they’d really love - then imagine that person was you. Again, it’s something we all know - but that we so often forget to do. When was the last time you went to your favourite spot in nature or cooked your favourite meal, taking time to go and buy the ingredients at your leisure, or went for a cycle - or did a yoga class?! Anything that you enjoy. Think of something now and put it in your your diary or calendar or make a mental note - and don’t cancel! Value you own time and enjoyment as much as you would if you were meeting someone else, or visiting a professional. Be led by your joy and what you love. This is yoga. It is a powerful medicine.

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FINANCE

Rumours of the end of the buy-to-let era have been – slightly – exaggerated

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One of the most talked-about subjects in the UK property market in recent years has been buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages. These products are designed for people who want to purchase a property with the specific aim of renting it out. Major changes to the rules governing the financing of these purchases have made BTL less attractive – and the impact has been significant. The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA), the mortgage lender trade body, reported in February that the amount of new money raised to invest in BTL properties slumped 80% from £25billion in 2015 to just £5bn in 2017. So how does the BTL market look now? And what are the prospects for the future? What has changed? •In 2016, an extra 3% surcharge was imposed on stamp duty on additional properties. •In 2017, the tax relief on mortgage interest for higher rate taxpayers began to be phased out. Last year it was reduced to 75% and in 2018-19 it is down to 50%. What were the changes designed to achieve? The intention was to revitalise the housing market from the bottom up, reducing the buy-to-let sector and making more properties accessible to first-time buyers. What has been the impact on the buy-to-let sector? Across the market, demand for BTL mortgages has definitely reduced. Those still doing this sort of business tend to be professional landlords. What we call “accidental landlords” – people who find themselves with an extra property on their hands – have largely been taken out of the market. Landlords do have the option of buying through a limited company, though it is strongly recommended that a customer seeks appropriate tax advice from a tax practitioner / accountant. One effect of the changes is that landlords are trying to recoup some of their losses by putting rents up. This does not help firsttime buyers. Many of them are in rental accommodation – if their rent goes up it makes it harder for them to save up enough for a deposit.

So to some extent it’s holding the market back. At the same time, lenders are evolving with the new regulations and are keen as ever to do business. What are the prospects for the immediate future? Many with existing BTLs don’t realise that rental income is added to your overall income, which means you could become a higher-rate taxpayer. The fall-out will really hit many individuals when they do their tax return at the end of the current tax year. We will, as a result, see some landlords offloading property. That will in turn generate extra activity in the housing market – which was, after all, the point in the first place. The fact remains, though, that there are still a lot of opportunities in BTL if you are a serious investor and you know what you are doing. How can I find out more? One of the best places to learn more is the Property Investors Network (PIN). Kingston Mortgage Services is the official mortgage partner of the Sutton branch. The PIN meetings are friendly and inclusive. There’s a good mix of newbies and experiences property professionals and the ethos is to help each other and share ideas and experiences – good, bad and indifferent. Whether you are looking to get into BTL, or a landlord keen to expand an existing portfolio, attending a PIN meeting is well worth a visit. 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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Hampton Court Palace Golf Club After a beautiful drive through Home Park, with Fallow Deer grazing by the side of the road, tree lined avenues, passing lakes and distant views of Hampton Court Palace; disbelieving we were still in London, we arrived at the Golf Club for lunch. Tucked away quietly from the hubbub of traffic and noise, it is quite a secret venue. Every day they offer a daily drop-in lunch bar menu and pre-booked evening meals, once a month there is a special Sunday lunch for non-members and members. The Terrace overlooks the lawns, trees and golf course. Regardless if you are a golf player or not, you are welcome to visit for casual meetings over a coffee, inside or on the sun terrace, for formal meetings or renting different rooms or a marquee on the lawn. It is ideal for parties and weddings too, with plenty of free parking (overnight too), no noise limitations,

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