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Hi everyone,

Summer is coming! We hope you’ve all got great plans for the season, and that this issue helps you to make the most out of the better weather. We’ve got lots of ideas on how to spend your time - just take a look at this month’s special feature guide, which is packed full of the biggest events in the area. Not to mention our list of ongoing and upcoming events (some free) in our regular Local Events section! Kick back and have a read of what’s in store... First I’d like to extend a warm welcome to new contributors Richmond College (page 20), Sherwood Grange (on page 11), as well as all the incredible local charities, businesses and organisations that contributed to this issue. This month we have lots of brilliant articles for you and some very useful local trades for you to get in touch with this month. We’ve also got another brilliant competition prize for you this issue, courtesy of Surbeanton on page 40! Please check out our review and send us your answer to this month’s question via Facebook or email for your chance to win a fantastic prize (hint: answer can be found on the restaurant website)! Don’t forget to check out Omni Local Business Networking - we’re continuing to launch new groups in some exciting locations and we keep getting bigger. We’re expanding more and more, even offering Open Days, Recruitment Sessions and Networking Workshops that can benefit you even further than our regular fortnightly meetings. OLBN now extends to areas in Essex, Kent and Central London as well as the Surrey and Hampshire areas. Our network continues to grow 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 hope that you enjoy reading through this issue and that you don’t miss out on this year’s fab summer events! Warm regards, The Omni Local Team Company Disclaimer: We take all measures necessary to ensure that all information featured in our magazine is held to the highest standard of accuracy, however Omni Local is not liable for the accuracy of any statement made by advertisers and editorial providers or for losses in relation to non-publication of adverts. We can however accept responsibility for errors and omissions. All rights reserved. Under no circumstances may the content of this publication be reproduced in material forms.

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Contents Local Businesses & Organisations Jeremy Wadia

Community Section This Months Charity: Queen’s Promenade Friends IYAF WILD Kingston Sherwood Grange Kingston Police Advice Kingston Rotary Love Kingston Kingston Tour Guides

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Arts Section Conquest Art

Health and Wellbeing 19 Look and feel good this summer This Months Special Feature 21-24 Summer Events Pull-out Guide Places to Go 25-28 Rose Theatre Listings Local Events At the Cinema – Toy Story 4 Out Now on DVD – Instant Family Cooking Corner EatWright Recipes

Gardening Section Tips for the current season

Local Trades Section 32-33 Use One of our Excellent Local Trades Home Improvements Tips for around the house!

Learning Section Numberworks’n’words

Games & Puzzles Section 38-40 Crossword Sudoku Word Search Monthly Competition & Review Local Jobs

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Jeremy Wadia

Hi Jeremy, so tell us a little about your background and career.

I’m a local guy and was brought up in the area. After uni I joined the Army, serving for nearly 10 years at home and on 3 operational tours reaching the rank of Captain. With two young kids I decided to leave and chose to settle in Surbiton. I then worked in London, for an online games company called Miniclip, but after 8 years was ready for another challenge and I’m now in wildlife conservation.

So why wildlife conservation?

When I left the games industry, as a family we packed our bags and travelled around the world. Whilst travelling I realised how precious our planet is and how lucky we are to have such amazing wildlife! When we got home I met Elliot Newton and Tom Hooker, who I’m now organising WILD Kingston with. Before I knew it, I was volunteering for Elliot in Berrylands and helped him form the Friends of Berrylands Nature Reserve. Two years later, I’m working with Elliot at Citizen Zoo.

Tell us a little more about WILD Kingston

We are so excited about this event! We want to shout above the rooftops about the amazing wildlife across Kingston and inspire more people to get involved, so we thought let’s hire Kingston’s biggest venue! We’ve got some amazing experts joining us and over 20 local community groups involved too. So, for one afternoon, we want the whole of Kingston to join together to focus on nature and wildlife. The event is from 4.30pm so suitable for everyone. You can find out more or buy tickets at www.rosetheatrekingston.org.

And what does Citizen Zoo do?

Citizen Zoo is a local social enterprise focusing on Kingston. There is so much opportunity here to improve our green spaces and biodiversity, and help communities get more involved. We want to rewild people and places! In other words, get more people outdoors, appreciating nature and understanding how to look after our wildlife, and work with communities to make our nature reserves, parks and other green spaces better habitats for wildlife.

Do you have advice for readers who want to get involved with conservation? Firstly, buy a ticket to WILD Kingston as you’ll be able to meet us and loads of other local community groups. Apart from that, drop us an email or follow us on social media, and we can put you in contact with local projects. There is something for everyone.

Do you have any events or projects coming up at the moment?

We’ve got so many exciting projects on the go at the moment. We’re helping to build a new community garden down on Queen’s Promenade, we’re restoring a neglected nature reserve which will be only accessible for those with disabilities or special needs, we’ve got a conservation cattle grazing project in Tolworth and we’ve gained Environment Agency approval to reintroduce water voles back to the Hogsmill River! But our big event coming up is on Sunday 9th June at the Rose Theatre Kingston called WILD Kingston.

WILD Kingston: https://www.rosetheatrekingston.org/whats-on/ wild-kingston Facebook: @wildkingstom Twitter: @WILD_kingston Instagram: @wild¬¬_kingston Citizen Zoo: email hello@citizenzoo.org Facebook: @citizenzoo Twitter: @citizenzoo Instagram: @citizenzoo

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Action Fraud

POLICE ADVICE

• Sometimes the person is a salesperson trying to sell you home improvements and pressing you to sign a contract on the spot.

Alison McWinnie - MET Police

Scammers will use any means to separate you from your money or your personal data – they even operate on the doorstep! They will do their best to persuade you that they, or whatever it is they are offering you, are genuine – and will usually appear to be polite, friendly, and professional. It can be easy to be taken in by them – after all, they do this for a living!

• Sometimes they claim to be fundraising for charity and request your bank details to set up a direct debit. • Or they might just distract you for a while on the front doorstep while their mate sneaks in through the back door and steals your purse. Top Tips: • NEVER buy goods and services on the doorstep.

However, there are also lots of signs that might indicate that all is not what it seems. Many scams follow certain patterns, and once you know what to look for, they can be easy to spot. Here is one of the most common scams targeted at older people, the Doorstep Scam, and how you can avoid falling victim to it.

• Keep your front and back doors locked, even when you are at home. • Install a ‘spy hole’/ electronic viewer/door chain in your front door so you can see who it is before you open the door. • Don’t answer the door to anyone you are not expecting.

How does it work? Someone knocks at your door and claims to be a tradesperson of some sort. They say they’ve noticed your roof needs patching up, or your trees need pruning, or your driveway needs fixing etc. adding that the work needs doing urgently and that they can do it now for a price. They will even take you to the bank so you can withdraw the money!

• Just say ‘no’. If they persist, tell them to leave or you will call the police. • Remember – reputable traders don’t need to knock on doors to get work. Consider asking friends if they can recommend a trustworthy trader to you.

There are many variations on this type of scam: • The tradesperson will actually do some work, though usually to a poor standard. • They’ll just take your money and disappear.

LOCAL CHARITY

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Queen’s Promenade Friends Queen’s Promenade in Kingston runs along the River Thames, our region’s main nature corridor, between Surbiton and Kingston and was opened by Queen Victoria 1856. In March 2019, after a couple years of informal volunteering, we established a new community group called Queen’s Promenade Friends with help of a local wildlife conservation social enterprise called Citizen Zoo. Our new group currently has three aims: assisting with the maintenance of the Prom, creating a Thames side pocket park for the community and restoring a rundown caretakers hut.

as sending down a hard working crew; Good Gym Kingston cleared mountains of weeds during an evening run; and local Councillor Rebekah Moll has also been really supportive with a generous ward community grant.

Reduce; Recycle; Reuse! The site we are creating a community garden on was piled high with years of green waste and other rubbish. It’s amazing what the Friends have found as they have cleared barrow loads of soil that was suffocating the trunk of a beautiful oak. Under the earth, benches and Victorian ironwork was discovered such as an old promenade post, emblazoned with the Kingston ‘three salmons’. It was so heavy, it took five people to move it! Everyone is keen to recycle these different finds, to restore them to their original glory and then reuse it all in the pocket park.

‘The project has created its own momentum of community spirit which is heartening, positive and inspires everyone involved’, commented Julian Meers, Chair of the new group. Queen’s Promenade Friends are open for anyone to join for free and if any readers come across any of the following please do email the group: railway sleepers for creating raised beds, fencing expertise and corrugated roofing. All donations welcome! They try to meet twice a month at the moment but hope to meet more regularly in the future. Their next volunteer day is Monday 10th June from 10am -2pm, so do drop them a note or pop down on that day to The Prom.

As well as Citizen Zoo, many others locally have come onside with the project too: idverde, the council’s park contractors, have provided equipment and manpower; Nando’s Kingston have been most generous, sustaining the volunteers with Peri Peri chicken as well

You can contact the group by email to queenspromfriends@gmail.com or follow @QueensPromenade on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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COMMUNITY SECTION

The International Youth Arts Festival (IYAF) returns for its 11th year from the 5 – 14 July. Catherine Binnie

IYAF brings ten days of celebration, curiosity, and creativity to Kingston. This year’s programme is packed with thought-provoking, funny, beautiful shows that tell classic stories, tackle big subjects, and transport us to different worlds.

fantastic children’s theatre company Lyngo Theatre. Jumper Factory - Young Vic Tuesday 9th July A collaboration between the Young Vic and inmates at HMP Wandsworth, this intimate and powerful new piece explores the stories of people behind bars and the resilience they need to face a world that moves without them.

Great shows for children and families, ground-breaking theatre and dance, live music, comedy and visual arts – there’s something for everyone! Don’t know where to start? Then check out some of our Festival Picks – a small selection of some of the wonderful shows coming to Kingston this summer:

Sassy Stand Up - Friday 12 July Featuring a line-up of some of the UK’s best new female comedians headlined by the brilliant Athena Kugblenu, Sassy Stand Up brings some very funny women to Kingston for a night of brilliant comedy.

Growl - National Youth Music Theatre - Saturday 13th July An ingenious take on a classic fairytale from the renowned NYMT – Growl is a new that musical that tells the true story of the Big Bad Wolf. Written by best-selling children’s author, Timothy Knapman, this hilarious show for all the family.

Stage Sounds: Live at Kingston Marketplace The In Kingston music stage is back in the Marketplace on the 6th and 7th July. Grab a deckchair, sit back and enjoy a fantastic line-up of great new local, UK and international talent. Tickets are on sale from the Rose Theatre Box Office: Find out more visit http://iyafestival.org.uk/ and follow us on social media Instagram: @iyaf_kingston, Twitter: @IYAF, Facebook: @IYAFestival

Curiosity Week - for our mini-Festival goers! 8 – 12th July A week of fun for pre-school and younger children, headlined by two shows – Jack and the Beanstalk and Tom Thumb - from the

CARE IN THE COMMUNITY

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Step into Kingston’s WILDER Side!

chalkstream which runs through Kingston and is the borough’s most important nature corridor. ‘The Hogsmill’ is narrated by the wonderful Griff Rhys Jones and filmed by local Surbiton resident and BBC wildlife cameraman, Tom Hooker, who has worked on a number of high profile wildlife productions such as Blue Planet 2.

Sunday 9th June 2019 will be a momentous day for Kingston’s wildlife, as it is given the biggest stage that Kingston has to offer.

This inspirational event, aimed at all ages and held at the prestigious Rose Theatre Kingston, will also bring together all the incredible communities and Friends Groups across Kingston, who actively work to support and enhance our natural world, demonstrating how everyone can make a real and positive difference to our local environment.

WILD Kingston will be a first of its kind event for the Royal Borough, aiming to inspire hundreds of people to learn more about our amazing local wildlife and engage with conservation opportunities. Guests will experience a high tempo, exciting and educational show with a series of inspirational talks from national experts to local conservationists, who will introduce you to some of the fascinating creatures that also call Kingston home, opening your eyes to a world that surrounds us though is rarely seen. We have got some incredible speakers lined up: BBC wildlife presenter, The One Show “Bug Man” and entomologist George Mcgavin; David Lindo ‘The Urban Birder’, a broadcaster and author who has brought London’s birds to our TV screens on shows like Springwatch and Countryfile; and Derek Gow, who in our opinion is one of the most forward thinking and proactive conservationists in the UK and who will be helping Citizen Zoo bring back water voles to our local river!

WILD Kingston is organised by Citizen Zoo CIC, a local wildlife conservation social enterprise that has been working across Kingston to inspire and empower local people to engage with and improve our natural world. Their work includes educating school children and youth groups about the natural world, restoring neglected nature reserves, mobilising volunteers and organising conservation days, as well as leading corporate rewilding events to assist organisations with their corporate social responsibilities. If you would like to step into Kingston’s wilder side and celebrate our local wildlife like never before, then you can find out more at www.rosetheatrekingston.org

The show will also see the premiere of a short film based about the Hogsmill River, a globally rare

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Enjoying a fulfilling life at Sherwood Grange At Care UK’s Sherwood Grange care home in Kingston Vale, we offer a complete range of high quality care services for older people, including residential, respite and dementia care. Our welcoming and experienced team is dedicated to enabling your loved one to enjoy each day to the full. Making each day meaningful Maintaining independence is a vital part of staying happy and healthy as we age. A fundamental part of the ethos of Sherwood Grange is helping people to enjoy meaningful lifestyles. Here your loved one can do as much or as little as they wish, from Thames cruises, trips to the theatre and Trooping the Colour, virtual reality sessions and a mini break at a sister home near the sea – every day is an adventure. In the Kingston community We have developed strong links with local schools, community groups, churches and universities The residents put on concerts and shows for the schoolchildren, and they visit the schools to watch their performances. The different generations have even collaborated on several shows together. A local junior school runs its afterschool club at Sherwood Grange

once a week and a dance student has delivered a ballet-inspired exercise class for residents. There are some fantastic bonds being forged between the generations. Our team are constantly challenging ourselves to go one better for residents. Last year we arranged all aspects of a holiday exchange with residents from a Care UK home in Dorset. A small group of residents from each home was hosted by the other, giving both an exciting change of scene – and a taste for further adventure. We’re now busy planning this year’s trip. With 120 Care UK homes across the UK, the challenge is deciding where to go next.

Inclusive – and award-winning In the three years that Sherwood Grange has been open, our three-strong lifestyle team has evolved a flexible and creative programme of varied group and one-to-one activities, outings and entertainment. Our approach has even won us an award: late last year we won at Care UK’s own annual awards ceremony in the activities category, and we are in the final of this year’s Care Home Awards in the ‘Best sporting, social and leisure’ category. To find out more about living at Sherwood Grange, call 020 3797 1596 or email tracey.fountain@careuk.com

Save up to £5,600* At Care UK, we believe in making it easier for you to care for an older loved one. Right now, we’re offering a saving of up to £5,600 if your loved one joins us as a permanent resident. That’s the equivalent to a four-week stay, discounted at 15% per week over 6 months. *Offer must be taken and resident in home by 31st July 2019. Terms and conditions apply. Visit careuk.com/sherwood-grange for more details.

KINGSTON ROTARY

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Here be Dragons Janet Bacon - Kingston Rotary

Bigger and better than ever - the Kingston Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge on the River Thames at Canbury Gardens, Kingston on Sunday 21st July 2019 will provide the perfect family day out. It is free for spectators and we have lots of stalls, funfair and a food court so why not come and enjoy the spectacle?

gaudy headwear, wigs and all manner of outfits. All teams are required to raise money for charity through team sponsorship and last year teams raised a total of over £60,000. If teams are not raising money for their own charity, we recommend they support our chosen charity for 2019, Young Carers Project. This charity are dedicated to supporting children and young people in the Borough of Kingston upon Thames between the ages of 5 and 18, who have caring responsibilities for someone at home. They work hard to offer young carers opportunities to access information, advice, support and a break from caring in a safe and positive environment outside the home.

Dragon Boat racing is an exciting and fun-filled event that gives companies, clubs, organisations and other groups the opportunity to put together teams to race in Dragon Boats and raise money for charity. No previous experience is necessary as training will be given on the day. Crews of mixed abilities, male and female, and those with disabilities may take part.

Teams have a great time as you will see from this quote from Pauline Woods of the Born Too Soon charity “Heartfelt thanks to everyone at Kingston Rotary Club. What a fantastic day. Everyone had a great time. We are so proud to be associated with Rotary. Such a great atmosphere and fun for everyone. We cannot thank you enough. Looking forward to next year.” We look forward to seeing you on 21st July as we know it will be a day of great entertainment, excitement and spectacle. It is a fun packed day for all the family where all proceeds go to charity.

The event starts 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 stalls and sideshows, lots of food and drink, plus plenty of space for both team supporters and spectators to watch the racing. There is a prize for the team sporting the best headgear or costume and most teams enter the spirit of the occasion dressing up in native American headdresses,

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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LOVE KINGSTON

Love Kingston Miranda Jaggers

It’s all change at Love Kingston, the community giving scheme that gives grants to local charities and is building a foundation fund to support people in the Royal Borough of Kingston. Miranda Jaggers became Director of Love Kingston in January and Hicky Kingsbury was appointed in May.

Prudential RideLondon on 4 August - If cycling is more your thing, or you want to set yourself a personal challenge, please join our Ride London cycling team. The route starts in the Olympic Park in east London, through Richmond Park into the heart of Kingston to Hampton Court (along the route made famous by the London 2012 Olympic Games cycling events) and out to the Surrey hills before returning through Kingston once again and along the Thames to the spectacular finish on The Mall. You’ll have your very own specially designed Love Kingston jersey, a supporter’s pack and a special event for riders and supporters. To sign up please go to: http://Bit.ly/ LKRide2019

“I’m delighted to welcome Hicky, who joins us from Age UK. She has a strong background in community fundraising, I’m looking forward to working with Hicky and I’m sure she’ll be a great addition to the team.” said Miranda Jaggers. “We have this year given grants to seven local charities running intergenerational projects to reduce isolation and we have a number of events planned, including our mid-summer Gala Dinner and taking part in the Prudential RideLondon cycle race.” Mid-Summer Gala Dinner 21 June Love Kingston is celebrating mid-summer with a Gala Dinner on 21 June at Warren House, Kingston. The evening will start with a glass of bubbly and the opportunity to wander the beautiful gardens of Warren House, Kingston’s country house hotel. There’ll be music, a delicious meal, followed by an auction with amazing items to win and a prize draw. Julie Pickering, Chair of Love Kingston said “I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone at the Gala dinner to let you know more about how Love Kingston’s doing and our exciting future plans to ensure Kingston organisations get the support they need”. Tickets are available from: http://bit.ly/LKGalaDinner2019

Along with the fundraising Miranda is working on spinning off Love Kingston as an independent charitable foundation from its parent organisation Kingston Voluntary Action. To find out more go to: www.lovekingston.org.uk

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LOCAL HISTORY

Father’s Day Mike Seigel - Kingston Tour Guides

Father’s Day falls this year on Sunday 16 June, and so why not treat your Dad to a tour of Kingston’s fascinating history and then lead him into one of the many pubs or restaurants for lunch? eight day fair around the Feast of All Souls on 1 November.

Various fathers and sons have played a vital role in Kingston’s rich and varied history, and two royal pairs appear on the façade above Jack Wills in the Ancient Market Place.

Henry was only nine when his father John died, and some barons favoured handing the throne to Louis, the eldest son of the French King, and invited him to invade. Yet after John’s death they changed their minds and supported the coronation of the young Henry. They took Louis to the safety and seclusion of Ravens Ait where he agreed to the Treaty of Kingston, conferring the throne of England to Henry. Yet Henry, like his father, had a troubled reign and conflict with the barons led to the establishment of Parliament in 1265, just fifty years after the Magna Carta. So not only have these two kings important associations with Kingston but their reigns have left an invaluable legacy to the country.

The first of these are the Saxon Kings: Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Edward was the son of the famous Alfred the Great, crowned king of Wessex around 900, probably in Kingston. He is best known for continuing his father’s work harrying the Danes and reconquering all of England south of the Humber. However, it was Athelstan who pushed English power further, capturing York from the Vikings, and thus gaining the respect of the other Saxon kings so that he is credited with the title of first King of All England. Athelstan had succeeded his father in 924 and we know that he was crowned in Kingston – you can see a replica of his crown in All Saints Church. He was a wise, scholarly man who held high regard for religion as well as being such a successful military commander.

Both John and Henry III feature among the key royals on the Jack Wills façade. 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?

Less successful a ruler was the Plantagenet John, and yet John may not have been all bad, and he is also known of course for signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215. This charter was forced upon the King by his barons, but he freely gave two charters to the town of Kingston, the first in 1200 which sadly does not survive, but a second in 1208 which does, and this gave freedom to the town to administer much of its own affairs as well as fixing rents. His son Henry III reinforced this in 1256 with another charter granting the town more freedoms including an

We meet at 11am every Sunday in the summer months outside the Market House in the Ancient Market Place. We make no charge for these tours - but ask for donations towards our publicity expenses. You can also arrange a special tour for you and your friends at a time to suit you. For further information please look at our website www.kingstontourguides.org. uk And if you would like to become a guide yourself, please contact us via the website.

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ARTS

Charity needs Volunteers for New Kingston Art Group Supplied by - Conquest Art

Conquest Art is a Charity, inspiring people with disabilities and long-term health issues to discover their creative energy and build self-confidence through art. Members are encouraged to create artwork from their imagination, to develop their own style and work at their own pace.

time with them. Volunteers are the people who make Conquest Art possible. Could you join the team? An Induction day is held for new volunteers to welcome and help them understand the ethos of the Charity. The day is also to prepare new volunteers for the role within the team. Conquest Art supports their groups by providing all art materials and financial support when needed. All you need to do is let them know you are interested.

Conquest Art groups are all run by volunteers who offer their time and enthusiasm and with support, are rewarded by the sense of fulfilment that comes with being involved from such a worthwhile cause. Your few hours a week could make a real difference to people’s lives. They are seeking a group of volunteers willing to start up and support a new Conquest Art Kingston Group. The group will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30pm at St Pius X Roman Catholic Church.

Please contact them for more information and an arrangement can be made to visit an existing group to see how art groups are run and to meet other volunteers and members. Phone Tina 020 3044 2731 / email enquiries@conquestart.org or see their website www.conquestart.org What their volunteers say… “I enjoy the friendship and chat – it’s a joy to observe our group interacting with each other and growing in confidence. I hope to continue helping and may try my hand at painting one day!” – Marilyn Pettit (Halesworth group)

Not every volunteer needs artistic ability, but you do need to be over 18 and a ‘people person’. All art groups need a team of volunteers which have a variety of different gifts from organisational skills, artistic experience to someone dealing with the money or making the tea. Most of all they need your enthusiasm to help create a friendly welcoming environment where members feel relaxed and able to make the most of their

“Giving encouragement and seeing the members have fund with their art is very rewarding. I also enjoy the friendly interaction that we all share over a cup of tea. Volunteering is great fun” – Elaine Floyd (Stoneleigh group).

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

Keeping Dad Healthy Leanna Carl - OMNI Local

As we’re talking wellbeing, and Father’s Day is in the midst, it might be worthwhile to figure out some ideas on how to help Dad when it comes to his general health and happiness. Some men can find it hard to motivate themselves or find the time to worry about things like exercise and eating right, especially if they have a very demanding job. Perhaps for Father’s Day, instead of spending money on the usual Fathers Day gifts like a tie, some slippers or a nice beer selection, you can help them find ways to improve their lifestyle? For example: Healthy=happy Whether you pool together and get him a fitbit or you simply introduce healthier snacking alternatives into his routines, you could make a difference in his usual pattern for the better. You could even go running with him from time to time and track your steps together. It doesn’t matter how you do it, but showing that you care about his health and want him to be around for a long time could encourage him to really give a healthy lifestyle a go; even if it’s just to spend more time with his kids.

Reminiscing and Re-enacting Remember the things that your Dad used to enjoy doing before work and family life was all that matters. Show an interest in what he used to do for fun, or what he enjoys now, whether it be playing sports, the arts, going to the movies, or anything else within your abilities! Try to recreate those days by gathering the family for a game of football or for a wine tasting - even something as simple as a day out at one of the places he loved to spend a weekend when he was younger could really make his day, and could get him outside and doing some active.

Another way is to actually spend time cooking alongside him and creating meal plans together, so that you both enjoy the benefits and the process of food prepping/planning. Or, alternatively, work with other family members, but introduce your creations to the whole family, so no one feels as though they’re being singled out to eat super healthy. If your schedule is just as tricky to plan around, try introducing new activities and regimes to his friends as well, as having a partner can always make things like this easier to stick with.

If you want to make a regular effort, why not ask for his help in coaching you in something he’s always been good at? Maybe you could regularly meet up in your local park and practice your backhand in tennis, or improve on how you dribble a football? Even if you just want to take a stab at DIY and build furniture together, it gives him time to move around, use his hands and get stuck in, and might strengthen your relationship if you make conversation in the meantime.

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BIGGEST EVENTS IN KINGSTON

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There are some great festivals and clubs 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 music, art, sports, or you are just looking to pursue a new hobby and improve on your skills, we recommend heading into

town and bringing a friend along to these fab events! As you may have heard, this year’s International Youth Arts Festival is sure to be another spectacular event, now in its 11th year! Creative Youth has always succeeded in bringing fun and theatrics to Kingston every year in efforts to raise money for good causes, and we can not wait for it to kick off! There are many more fantastic events and celebrations lined up for the rest of the Summer, (some of which are completely 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, so make sure you take a look! Mark those calendars and head on 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- Mark Dawson Photography, Claire Lambert, Holly Noble; Tangle Photography, Dragon Boat Challenge, London & Surrey Cycling Partnership.

THIS YEAR’S BIGGEST EVENTS IN KINGSTON

Special Events 2019 International Youth Arts Festival

Friday 5th July Sunday 14th July 2019 The International Youth Arts Festival (IYAF) returns for its 11th year for ten vibrant days of celebration, curiosity, and creativity in Kingston. This year’s programme is packed with thought-provoking, funny, beautiful shows that tell classic stories, tackle big subjects, and transport us to different worlds. Tickets for all shows are now on sale at the Rose Theatre Box Office: www.rosetheatrekingston.org (020 8174 0090). We also have some fantastic FREE events – from live music in Kingston Marketplace, writing workshops and advice sessions for young people who want to work in the arts, to a fun-packed family trail through Kingston. Visit the International Youth Arts Festival website to find out more and for a complete festival guide. www.iyafestival.org.uk

Kingston Regatta & River Festival

Saturday 13th July - Sunday 14th July 2019 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. Racing starts at 08:30 and finishes by 18:30. The best viewing points are within the Regatta enclosure, where you can hear the commentary and programmes are available to buy. Entry to the Regatta’s public enclosure is £2 per person which can be paid on the day and there are a number of bars and food stalls available all day. www.kingstonregatta.co.uk

Dragon Boat Challenge

Sunday 21st July 2019 The Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge takes place on the River Thames at Canbury Gardens, Kingston on Sunday 21st July 2019 and will provide the perfect family day out with dragon boat racing, craft stalls, children’s funfair and lots to eat and drink. 60 teams will be battling it out on the river racing all day from 9.30 am with a dramatic eight boat final at approx. 4.30pm. Local community teams will be raising funds for their chosen charities – so let see if we can help them to raise as much as possible. Join us for a fun packed day for all the family - free to watch. Full details on our facebook page Kingston Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge. www.kingstonrotaryclub.org.uk/events/ dragon-boats

Rose Theatre Summer Schools

Wednesday 24th July - Friday 9th August (please see web for specific dates) There is something for everyone at the Rose this Summer! Including: three-day courses, with an invited showing at the end; Play-in-a-week, a fun-packed week of rehearsals leading to a performance in the Rose Studio, and if you’re thinking of auditioning for drama schools, our prestigious Rose Academy can give you all the help you need. The three-day courses are packed with fun and games, as children work on literacy, character and storytelling. Working in small groups with experienced To advertise in Omni Local call Felicity on 07900 312634

THIS YEAR’S BIGGEST EVENTS IN KINGSTON teachers, children will develop confidence, teamwork and creativity - and you’re invited to join us for a special showing on the final day! The Play-in-a-Week courses include a range of titles to suit everyone, and it’s the perfect way to spend the holidays: having fun, making friends and putting on a play! To book, call the Box Office on 020 8174 0090. For all enquiries, please email SarahK@rosetheatrekingston.org. www.rosetheatrekingston.org/join-in/ summer-schools

fun and accessible element of a free family ride in central London with the excitement of watching the world’s best professional cyclists race in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic and Prudential RideLondon Classique. www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk

Kingston Tour Guides

Every Sunday until the end of September 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. www.kingstontourguides.org.uk

Thumbs Up It’s Thursday

25th July; 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August 2019 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 and half terms, 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 website below. www.inkingston.co.uk/thumbsup

Kingston Carnival

(Dates TBC please see website for updates) The main procession starts at the Guildhall at 12 noon and finishes at 1pm. More carnival events take place until 7pm in the Market Place, High St, Memorial Gardens, All Saints Church and the Rose Theatre. The carnival brings together different local communities to experience a range of music & culture and food, in a family friendly atmosphere. A major aim of Kingston Race and Equalities Council is to promote good relations between persons of different racial groups. By organising the Annual Kingston Carnival, they raise awareness of diverse cultures by bringing together different local communities to experience a range of music & culture and food, in a family friendly Carnival atmosphere. This event enables facilitation, interaction and engagement with all and is inclusive for everyone across the Borough and for our wonderful visitors. www.kingstonrec.org

Prudential RideLondon -Surrey 100

Saturday 3rd August Sunday 4th August 2019 Developed by the Mayor of London and his agencies in 2013, Prudential RideLondon is the world’s greatest festival of cycling. The seventh edition will take place over the weekend of 3-4 August 2019. Prudential RideLondon provides a fantastic platform to help fulfil The Mayor and TfL’s goal of encouraging more people to cycle more safely, more often. TfL anticipates tens of thousands of spectators and participants every year will take up regular cycling after each event. This will be achieved by creating massive engagement with participants, spectators and media alike. There is no other closed-road event like it that combines the

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IN THE CINEMA Toy Story 4 The toys are back in town! After we left all of Andy’s most beloved companions newly in the hands of an adorable and loving little girl named Bonnie, Woody and the group are surprised to see that she has created a brand new toy. The gang are soon introduced to ‘Forky’, really just made up with a spork and some googly eyes, and Woody (still happily voiced by ‘Castaway’ and ‘Big’ star, Tom Hanks) takes it upon himself to see that Forky fits in. The toys are taken on an exciting road trip with Bonnie, which leads Woody into an unforeseen detour from his family. This detour then leads to a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (Annie Potts, of ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Pretty in Pink’). The two reminisce about the old days, but it is soon discovered that what they want from life is completely different; with Bo seeking adventure in the outside world and Woody committed to

staying with the child that ‘adopted’ him. More adventures befall Woody and friends as they meet more villainous toys and unexpected circumstances lead them into peril. With the return of Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, and some new voices in the mix, this addition to the franchise is heartwarming and great fun for the family.

group of teenagers looking for a home that they reconsider what they had in mind.

OUT ON DVD Instant Family This story follows Pete (Mark Wahlberg, known for movies like ‘Ted’ and ‘The Fighter’) and Ellie (Rose Byrne of ‘Insidious’ and ‘Bridesmaids’), a couple who are perfectly content with their lifestyle, until the question of whether they want children is raised. Eventually they start to see the appeal in fostering and adoption, and decide to pursue it in the hope of finding a young child to care for. It’s only when they come across a

First fearing older children (with their strong pre-formed opinions and occasional difficulties) they meet Lizzy (played by Isabela Moner who starred in ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’), a straight-talking, somewhat rebellious 15 year old girl. The two instantly find a chemistry with Lizzy, however they don’t realise that she also has two younger siblings, turning them into an instant family of five overnight. They now have the job of parenting three children and learning the ropes as they go along. This leads to laughter, tears and havoc, as well as a lot of really endearing moments with this unexpected new family. A real family-friendly, frantic story about the ups and downs of an unorthodox, yet loving family unit.

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TABBY MCTAT

JIMMY CARR - TERRIBLY FUNNY

Thu 8 Aug - Sun 11 Aug From Freckle Productions

Fri 14 Jun - Fri 14 Jun Presented by Chambers Touring Ltd

Tabby McTat is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar. Together they sing their favourite songs delighting the crowds, until one day Fred disappears. Separated and alone, Tabby finds shelter and a new life with all the home comforts that any cat could dream of. However, memories of his life with Fred haunt him, and he sets off to search the streets for his long-lost friend.

Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.

From the team behind Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Zog, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Tabby McTat is a heart-warming tale of friendship and loyalty interwoven with original songs and a sprinkling of magic.

LET ME IN

21 June 2019 - 22 June 2019 Rose Theatre Kingston invites you to a weekend of entertainment and activities at Let Me In – our inclusive drama festival with a series of events for guests with physical, learning and sensory needs, carers, families and friends!

FRIENDSICAL

Mon 9 Sep - Sat 14 Sep Friendsical is an original and unique new parody musical inspired by the gang in Friends, the iconic TV show. When Ross’s wife leaves him for another woman, he fears he will never find love again. But then Rachel runs back into his life... will he end up with his one true love? With original new songs such as ‘(He’s her) Lobster!’, ‘Richard’s Moustache’ and ‘You’re Over Me, When Were You Under Me?’, the gang take on naked Thursdays, a power cut, and a dinosaur convention! What could possibly go wrong? This is a loving parody not to be confused with the Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. series Friends.

KINGSTON FESTIVAL OF SCHOOL CHOIRS 2019 Mon 17 Jun - Wed 19 Jun Main Auditorium, 6pm

Join Kingston Music Service and Primary Schools from across the borough for our annual singing showcase. This year we will be celebrating “Our Wonderful World” with performances that will be sure to impress you!

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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)

Golden Memories Café

(Fortnightly on Wednesdays from 12th June 2019) £2 per person to include all refreshments Golden Memories is a cafe for people in 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 cafe with them from 2-4pm.

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

Call 07428 755 254 or email katy@fitnessfromtheheart.co.uk for more information. Location: The Greenwood Centre, 1A School Rd, Hampton Hill, Hampton TW12 1QL.

Berrylands Summer Festival

Kookhak Ki Gong

(Sundays - 10.50am to 12.15pm) £10 per class Kookhak Ki Gong not only improves flexibility and strength, but helps you live mindfully with a more balanced lifestyle. The gentle stretching exercises increase flexibility and strength. The Meditation and Brainwave Vibration exercises help to unleash the body’s natural ability to heal. The exercises are suitable for all ages and body types. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. For more information contact Peter - 07770 930949 / peter@peterpaulparker.co.uk Location: Graham Spicer Institute, 15, Dukes Avenue, New Malden, KT3 4HL

Try Energy Healing & Reiki

(Every Thursday afternoon) Donations Welcome Energising the body, releasing tension and stimulating self-healing with experienced and

(Sunday 7th July from 12 – 4pm) Free entry A family fun day with bouncy castles, giant tug-o-war (for all), plate smashing, pig racing, the tree café, live music, crazy golf, old fashioned games, fire engine, bar and BBQ and much more! Location: Stirling Walk, Surbiton, near KT5 9HY

Love Kingston Gala Dinner

(Friday 21st June from 19:00pm to 23:55pm) Join Love Kingston and guests on mid-summer’s evening in the beautiful Warren House for an evening of delights, entertainment, auction and philanthropy. Warren House is a stunning, secluded hotel in Surrey with a history of 150 years of welcoming guests through the front doors. The Victorian house is surrounded by a peaceful and serene environment with exquisite gardens and quiet location. For more information contact Miranda Jaggers: mirandajaggers@lovekingston.org.uk Location: Warren House, Warren Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7HY

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Healthy Muesli

COOKING CORNER

How do you make it?

1. Preheat the oven to 180 C/350 F/Gas mark 4 2. In a large bowl mix all the above ingredients, except for the desiccated coconut.

Leonie Wright - EatWright

This is the perfect breakfast to keep you going all morning, or it can be enjoyed as a healthy snack. Making your own muesli means you can do it your way, in a tastier, healthier and possibly less expensive way!

3. Add cinnamon, mixed spice and olive or coconut oil. 4. Place the mix on a baking tray in the oven. 5. Regularly turn the muesli over.

What do you need?

6. After 45 minutes take the muesli out of the oven and sprinkle with the desiccated coconut. Mix well with the other ingredients and place back in the oven for another 15 minutes.

• 125g gluten free oats or buckwheat flakes • 125g linseed • 125g pumpkin seeds • 100g Brazil nuts, cut into small pieces • 50g desiccated coconut • 3 tsp or more ground cinnamon • 3 tsp or more mixed spice • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil. • Optional: pure liquid stevia. About 15 drops

7. When the muesli is golden brown, take it out of the oven and let it cool down. 8. The muesli can be stored in a glass jar or airtight container.

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GARDENING

Summer Gardening Go-Tos Leanna Carl - OMNI Local

With better weather at the moment and no more blistering cold causing problems for your plants, now is as good a time as any to ensure that your garden is at its best. Below are some ideas on where to start this time of year. Encourage flowering More flowers tends to mean more aesthetic appeal for your guests. That extra sprinkling of colour throughout your garden will help to brighten things up when you’re spending time outside. By trimming away any early-flowering perennials, you will guarantee some lovely late flowerings as Summer comes to a close. Regular deadheading and removing wilted plants will help naturally produce more blossoms. Give them an additional helping hand by pruning after trimming and feed/water as applicable - especially with potted plants, which may not receive as many nutrients.

to trim but would still like a little length, particularly when its drier. Pond and pool TLC If you’ve got a pond, or even a nice swimming pool in your garden, you should try to make the most out of it. These can require a fair amount of care, but regular cleaning is important. Try to avoid letting dead leaves fall into the water, or remove with a net as needed, because this can pollute and disturb your pond environment and will prove an unpleasant task later when found at the bottom of your pool. If you have lilies, keep an eye on their colour, as yellowing leaves should be removed. You may also need to top up the water level of your pond from time to time, however, try to avoid using tap water, as this might upset the natural balance.

Keep your lawn well-maintained Your lawn makes up a large part of your garden, so it’s worth putting in the time. Remember to feed your lawn regularly, even if it means more mowing! It may be worth seeking advice from your local gardening centre or hardware store on the best products if you are unsure. Google is of course your friend if you are uncertain about the consistency of feeding and watering. Most lawnmowers should allow you to raise the blades as well if you need

There are many ways to enhance your garden, and make use of the space, such as cleaning patios, hanging flower baskets, sealing furniture, cleaning bbqs and planting herbs or vegetables, so this summer try to get stuck in and don’t let the space go to waste!

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Local Trades

LOCAL TRADES

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. Hopefully we can change that, and help them to show our readers what excellent services are available near them!

We at Omni Local hope you’ll all do your best to support your local businesses whenever possible.

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.

We make sure to back smaller businesses i n 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.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Bug Prevention for the Summer Leanna Carl - OMNI Local

Temperatures are warmer and there’s lots to do at the moment - everyone’s looking forward to a warm, fun summer… but, unfortunately not everything that comes with Summer is enjoyable, for example, the creepy crawlies come out again! As it gets warmer, we all want to open the windows and doors more too, which just invites those little pests in! If you’ve already noticed this problem increasing, these tips might be just what you need.

• Make sure to leave things like books on shelves and take care of them, dusting regularly, as this is one of the places you’ll sometimes find silverfish.

Here is a list of ideas on how to keep your home in top shape:

• Sweep, vaccuum and mop your house on a regular basis. If there are any bugs hiding under the sofa or in the carpets, they will be no match for a good hoovering and won’t see much appeal in a squeaky clean floor.

• Remove any spoiled food, crumbs, rotting fruit or pet food that has been left out too long, as they can attract ants, flies and even rodents. Tupperware investments can help a lot here. You should probably try to refrigerate most of your fresh produce during Summer to avoid fruit flies.

• Keep your pets up to date on flea treatments, use flea collars and bathe/groom them when necessary, otherwise you could potentially open your house up to even harder to manage blood-suckers and flies.

• Make sure all wooden surfaces on the outside of your home (such as decking, window frames and doors) is properly treated, as it won’t seem so appealing to any wood-destroying pests, or nesters.

• Consider alternative methods if things aren’t working. This could mean taking natural routes like using oranges and peppermint oil to repel certain insects or it could simply be a case of purchasing different cleaning products you haven’t tried yet. Sometimes it just takes a little spritz of something new to make a difference, regarding these little visitors.

• Keep any worn clothes stored in a hamper with a lid, as the oils and perspirations left in dirty clothes can attract moths. You could also use some mothballs or lavender to deter or keep your clothes in protective bags, particularly natural fibres.

Some insects are little bother, so there’s no need to call an exterminator, whereas others are a real cause for concern. If you do feel like you have a real problem, it is definitely worth calling in a professional.

• Seal any cracks or gaps you’ve ignored, as this could allow insects to get into your home even easier. Make sure to check your vents or crawl spaces as well if you can.

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LEARNING

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It’s half way through the Summer term – Is it too late to get maths and English help for my child?

will be higher and the work harder in next year’s class. If you feel now that your child needs that bit of extra help, you’re probably right! By getting some targeted help now, your child will probably feel a tad more confident after the Summer holiday. That will get the whole year off to a really good start What about preparing for entrance exams or high grades at GCSE? Again, there’s no time like the present. With the ‘work’ side of the school day easing up to make way for end of year events and more ‘fun’ activities it’s a great way to push on with the learning. At NumberWorks’nWords we can provide an hour or two of challenge per week to help begin preparation for things to come.

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With school tests and exams over, is there any point in getting a bit extra for my child? Simple answer is YES!! If you feel that your child hasn’t really done that well this year, struggles with some areas in maths or literacy and isn’t as confident as they should be, there’s no time like the present for organising a bit extra to provide a boost. Book a free assessment and introductory session at Number Works’nWords and see what you think.

Ok, what do I have to do? Ring 020 8399 1234 e.mail Surbiton@numberworks.com and have a chat to Celia about your child’s needs. Then pop along for a free assessment and introductory lesson to find out how we can help. It’s easier and more fun than you would think!

Wouldn’t it be better to start in September Well no. It’s so important to have a good start in September and chances are that expectations

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Surbeanton in Surbiton Wow, what an artistic and tastebudtantalising breakfast/brunch we had! I would say the best I have had as a restaurant review. Surbeanton is where they bring together taste and health in one meal, using fresh products and all-natural ingredients and presenting them beautifully. But that isn’t all! As a connoisseur of coffee and tea, John the owner has a consistent House Expresso, a blend of Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala and Sumatra, which chains can’t compete with. Every month he changes his 2 single origin beans, which have separate grinders. Also the large variety of tea Bio Organic mixes are unique and delicious. Whether you have breakfast, brunch or lunch; fish, meat, vegan or gluten-free you are in for a treat. (The vegan cheese is home made too).

sour dough was superb, and my Vegan Green Goddess bowl- Avocado, spinach, mango, coconut milk, maple syrup & peanut butter, topped with fresh fruit – banana, blueberries, strawberry, sliced and nibbed nuts, chocolate curls and chia seeds was exquisite. Leftovers are kindly donated to the YMCA.

They certainly lived up to their passion for beautiful flavours, using the finest ingredients, locally sourced where possible and innovative seasonal specialities. The free-range poached eggs, smoked salmon and

The ambiance is lovely, with artwork from local artists adorning the walls, along with greenery artistically placed. It is a secret treasure! Thanks very much to John and his staff for a lovely experience.

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JOBSPOT

Ref: 1692/2 Sales Coordinator A niche, well-established distribution organisation in the Twickenham area is seeking an administrator with proficiency in MS Office, particularly excel. This role is well suited to a recent graduate with proven administrative skills who wishes to learn new skills working for a local employer in a friendly environment. If you can start immediately that is even better! Salary £20,000p.a – 21,000p.a.

Ref: 1653/2 Receptionist/Administrator Are you seeking an exciting new role within the not for profit sector? This role is well suited to a graduate with proven reception and administration skills who wishes to work within the charity or not profit sector in a role where they can remain long term in a friendly sociable office based in the Kingston upon Thames area. Salary £20,000 – £21,000 p.a.

Ref: 255/714 German speaking Customer Services Supervisor Are you a German speaking customer services executive looking for a new opportunity to develop your skills within an exciting and challenging customer facing environment? A renowned client located in Kingston upon Thames are seeking for a German bi-lingual proactive and customer focused candidate with some supervisory skills. Candidates will ideally be educated to graduate level or equivalent. Fantastic company, discount on products. Salary £22,000 – 25,000 p.a.

Ref: 553/10 Account Executive Excellent opportunity for a talented Account Executive with a background within fleet management and the automotive industry to join the HQ of a reputable local employer. Salary £22,000– 25000 p.a. Lovely offices, free parking and excellent benefits package.

Temporary/Contract Jobs We have a number of local opportunities on a temporary/ contract basis for all levels of office staff. Contact us today to discuss further: T 020 8546 8686 E jobs@absolutelyrecruitment.co.uk

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