The TW15 Magazine

THE LOCAL MAGAZINE FOR ASHFORD

WINTER 2017

IN THIS ISSUE STAGECOACH CHRISTMAS IN OUR COMMUNITY SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

WIN FAMILY TICKETS TO HAMPTON COURT ICE RINK THIS CHRISTMAS!

WELCOME I CONTENTS Welcome to our Winter Issue.

It is lovely to see Ashford looking so festive.

Well done to Ashford Wide who have done a great job with the Christmas lights in our town this year.

Christmas is a great time of year to come together as a community and there are many local church and carol services happening throughout December, find out more on page 20-21.

Susie Maguire reminded us all just what Christmas is about with her brilliant project that buys, wraps and delivers gifts to the homeless on Christmas Eve, read more about Susie's great project and how you can help on page 37.

We have family tickets to Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink to be won, be sure to enter our colouring competition and get your entries in by 15th December.

Lastly, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our advertisers, readers, and supporters and we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and very Best Wishes for 2018 from all of us here at The TW Magazines.

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Contents Welcome p3 Anupam p6 Stagecoach p8 Spelthorne Indie Card p15 Christmas in our Community p20 Electrical Safety p27 La Belle has the X Factor p34

and the TW15 team.

Magazine design by Traci Dowling.

Printed and distributed by Leaflets2go.

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The True Spirit of Christmas p37 Children's Colouring page p38

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No parts of the publication can be reproduced or used in any form without prior permission from the publisher. While all reasonable care has been taken in the production of this magazine we do not accept any liability for inaccuracy. Š The TW15 Magazine 2017.

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CHOOSING YOUR JEWELLER IS A LIFELONG RELATIONSHIP watches, along with access to the bespoke and repair services provided by in house goldsmiths and on site workshop. Customers are increasingly coming forward to request bespoke pieces too, highlighting the growing trend for unique, well made items of jewellery. “An ordinary person can have something made and there is a movement towards personalisation, and towards having something unique and different”.

Anupam Jewellers, the established and trusted independent family run business, provides exceptional standards of quality, style and service.

Founded in 1989, starting out as a workshop which has now developed into the retail jewellery boutique it is today with an exceptional reputation.

The staff at Anupam Jewellers pride themselves on their Customer Service and you are always welcomed here and dealt with in the same way whether you require a new battery for your watch or a diamond engagement ring. The product awareness and honesty you will receive regarding your purchase or valued repair comes from the many years of knowledge built up in the trade by all the staff.

Anupam Jewellers are very proud members of The National Associates of Jewellers and as experts have the knowledge and ability to restore and repair most types and styles of jewellery. They can also provide jewellery valuations on site (appointment required). They are specialist in GIA and IGI certified diamonds as well as stockists for Clogau Gold, Hot Diamonds, Fiorelli Silver, Ti Sento and many more!

"People feel at ease, and come in and wander with the knowledge that there is expert advice available if needed. Bespoke jewellery and bridal sales, combined with a dedication to customer service are the main drivers for our success over the past few years. We care about our customers and it shows with their continued support over the last 28 years.

We want our relationship with our customers to be personable and to show that we genuinely care and it’s so nice to see that some of the people we are selling to now are the children of the people our parents were selling to 28 years ago". - Anupam.

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STAGECOACH PERFORMING ARTS Stagecoach Performing Arts Staines loves to bring out the best in every child through the wonderful world of Singing, Dancing & Acting. Our classes are held at Thomas Knyvett College, Stanwell Road, Ashford, Middlesex, TW15 3DU and takes place during the three academic terms; Spring, Summer and Autumn, as well as a Summer Workshop which takes place during the Summer holidays.

Stagecoach Staines has had some very talented students who go on to greater things during their time with us. We have a current student performing in Annie in the West End and another who starred in Miss Saigon in the West End recently, as well as a student who went on a worldwide tour with The Royal Shakespeare Company! We also have some of our students starring in some TV adverts; Nutella, Barclays Bank and Sainsburys, to name a few!

Not only are our students remarkable, but we also have some amazing teachers including our fabulous Principal, Natasha Clarke. Natasha was trained as a singer by Patricia Carey (Mariah’s mother!) and has also had a top 10 hit in the UK. Natasha has also presented several TV shows and featured in a blockbuster film, The Fifth Element! Working alongside Natasha, are some very experienced teachers, having degrees and extensive West End performing experience. All our teachers are trained to the highest standards and all have current DBS checks.

We have excellent learning opportunities at Stagecoach Staines, not only in our termly classes, but we also offer LAMDA training and exams with exceptionally high results. LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) is the oldest music and dramatic school in the world and they have received formal confirmation from UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service) that their Advanced Level Graded Speech and Drama examinations have been included in the UCAS Tariff, and covers all of their examinations which are accredited by the National Qualifications Framework at Level 3.

Students not only put on some fantastic end of term shows at Stagecoach Staines with professional lighting and costumes, but we also have opportunities to perform with other Stagecoach schools at the prestigious Her Majesty’s Theatre in London and a few other special opportunities too!

We offer three different stages at Stagecoach Staines and your child is able to try the classes for two weeks at the beginning of a term before committing to the full term.

Classes available at Stagecoach Performing Arts Staines (term time only) Early Stages (4-6yrs) • £165 per term Friday 4.15pm-5.45pm | Saturday 9.30am-11am | Saturday 9.45am-11.15am | Saturday 11.15am12.45pm | Saturday 2.30pm-4pm Young children become more confident and develop lifelong skills at our safe, fun and welcoming singing, dancing and drama classes.

Our Early Stages classes runs for 90 minutes and are held weekly during term time.

Main Stages (6-18yrs) • £330 per term Friday 4.30pm-7.30pm | Saturday 10am-1pm | Saturday 2pm-5pm Children and teens explore their creativity as they develop singing, dancing and drama skills in our engaging performing arts classes. Our Main Stages classes run for 3 hours per week during term time.

Further Stages (15 yrs+) • £265 per term Friday 5pm-7pm Students with a flair and passion for performing arts can extend their skills in our advanced classes.

Our in-depth training classes help students to hone their singing, dancing and acting abilities.

Our Further Stages classes run for 2 hours per week during term time.

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL “Thank you so much to the Stagecoach Staines team for the last

10 wonderful years! It’s with a heavy heart that I leave you all but I’m off to university with my head held high and oodles of confidence thanks to you guys!" Stagecoach Student.

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EMBRACE CREATIVITY!

As well as our wonderful termly classes we also offer Summer holiday workshops. Children have fun improving their performing arts skills and finish the week off with a performance in STAGECOACH front of family and friends with professional lighting and costumes. holiday workshops PARENT THEATRE ARTSOur STAINES are open to all children aged from 4 to 18 years OFFER DRAMA, DANCE & SINGING CLASSES TESTIMONIALS and NO EXPERIENCE is necessary! An early FOR CHILDREN AGED 4-18 YEARS. booking is always advised as spaces fill up fast for “I feel compelled to let you know just how these workshops! impressed I am with yourself and your Realise the unique All our highly qualified teachers have a current wonderful team. I thought the presentation on As our students are a fantastic talented bunch, potential in your child DBS. Saturday was outstanding, I just can't believe Stagecoach Performing Arts set up the wellStagecoach respectedfor Stagecoach Children’s and Young how farat Jasmine has come on. in the last few Auditions West End shows and TV held for Performer’s Talent Agency to help them gain months; even the teachers at school have those that wish to take performing arts further experience within the performing arts industry. noticedVenue: and commented.

Thomas Knyvett College, Stanwell So, from the bottom of my heart - thank you 2 Week trials for new students: Applications foroffered our classes can be completed Road, Ashford, Middlesex, on our www.stagecoach.co.uk/ £25 forwebsite 4-6 year olds & £50 for 6-18 year olds. for all you have done.”

TW15 3DU staines or contact us 01483 235216 or Please askyou forcan more information.

"I would like to take this opportunity to bring email staines@stagecoach.co.uk. We are now to your attention the excellent work carried FOR MORE INFORMATION Early Stages (4-6 yr olds) Friday 4.15pm – enrolling for our Spring term-in January 2018, so out by Natasha and her staff. I am sure you come along and join us in the new year.

5.45pm Saturday 9.30am – 11am, 9.45am – PLEASE CONTACT NATASHA are fully aware, but I just want to bring it to ON: 11.15am 11.15am – 12.45, 2.30pm – 4pm We also accept Childcare Vouchers as payment your attention yet again! I am particularly to our termly classes and workshops. Please impressed with the way Natasha 01483 235 216 / handles 07802 my 800633 Main Stages (6 – 18 yr would olds) like to pay using contact us directly if you 14 year old girl with special needs." your vouchers.

Friday 4.30pm -7.30pm “Thank you, staines@stagecoach.co.uk thank you!! Jesse is now so much Saturday – 1pm,Arts 2pm – 5pm Stagecoach10am Performing is still the original more confident in class and her teacher tells performing arts school, which is 30 years old www.stagecoach.co.uk/staines Further Stages (15+), Fridays 5-7pm me that she now willingly puts her hand up in next year! So why not come and try our singing, class. She’s like a different child.” dancing and acting classes during a two-week trial – a great way to settle in and discover all PHONE: 07802 800633 that Stagecoach Staines has to offer!

We hope to see you soon!

Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach is a registered trademark of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Ltd.

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Sunday 3rd December 10am Children’s Carol Service and Toy Service Donations of toys (new) for families in the Spelthorne area

Tuesday 5th December 2pm ‘Countdown to Christmas 2017’ Daytime Carol Service

Christmas Journeys Sunday 10th December 10am Journey of Hope – Isaiah 4pm Christmas with The Salvation Army Annual Carol Concert (Ticket required) Sunday 17th December 10am Journey of Light – John 5.30pm Candlelight Carol Service Sunday 24th December 10am Journey of Joy – Mary

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Christmas Day 9.30am Journey’s End? – Luke Sunday 31st December 10am Family Worship

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of the project and they will receive full training and support from us.”

Volunteering opportunities are available across Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, West Elmbridge and Woking both during the daytime and/or evening. If you are aged 18 or over, have good people skills and want to join our existing team of volunteers as part of this new and exciting project we’d love to hear from you. You can make a real difference in your local community whilst gaining valuable skills and experience.

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CHRISTMAS IN OUR COMMUNITY St Mathews, Church Rd, Ashford Christmas Eve 9:30am Parish Mass 2:00pm Family Crib Service 11:30pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day 9.30am Family Mass

Christ Church, Kingston Road, Staines Christmas Eve 4.00pm Children’s Crib Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day 8.00am Said Eucharist

St Peter’s Church, Laleham Road, Staines Sunday 17th December 11.00am Heaven @ 11 family Nativity

service 6.30pm Festival of 9 Lessons and

Carols Christmas Day 10.00am Family Communion Service

Salvation Army, Woodthorpe Rd, Ashford Sunday 10th December 10.00am Journey of Hope 4.00pm Annual Carol Concert

(tickets required) Sunday 17th December Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic 10.00am Journey of Light Church, Staines 5.30pm Candlelight Carol service Christmas Eve Sunday 24th December 6.30pm Mass 11.30pm Candlelit Vigil & Midnight 10.00am Journey of Joy Christmas Day Mass 9.30am Journey’s End? Christmas Day Sunday 31st December 9.00am Christmas Mass 10am Family Worship 11.00am Christmas Mass St Marys Church, Stanwell Sunday 10th December 8.30am Low Mass 11.00am Parish Mass 6.30pm Advent Carol Service Sunday 17th December 8.00am Low Mass 9.30am Parish Mass 6.30pm Nine Lessons & Carols Christmas Eve 11.00am Parish Mass 2.00pm Family Crib Service 11.00pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day 11.00am Family Mass

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St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Staines Christmas Eve 3.00pm Children’s Crib Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass St Michael's Catholic Church, Ashford Sunday 17th December 2017 3.00pm Family Carol Service and Tableaux Christmas Eve 6.00pm Mass 10.30pm Carols 11.00pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day 9.15am Christmas Mass 11.00am Christmas Mass St.Paul’s Egham Hythe, Thorpe Rd 10th December 4.00pm St Lucia Christingle (Workshop for kids at 3:00pm) 17th December 6.00pm Annual Carol Service Christmas Eve 10.00am 4th Sunday of Advent 4.00pm Christmas Eve Crib Service 11:30pm First Communion of Christmas Christmas Day 10.00am Christmas Day (All-Age Service) Ashford Baptist Church Road Sunday 17th December 10.30am All-Age Carol Service 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight Christmas Eve 11.00pm Communion service & carols Christmas Day 10.30am All-Age service

Kings Community Church at The Well Sunday, December 17th 4.00pm Family Carol Service Christmas Day 10.00am Family Service St Hilda’s Church - Ashford Sun 10th December 8.00am Eucharist 9.30am Parish Eucharist Sat 16th December 7.30pm Ishirini Choir at St Hilda’s Sun 17th December 8.00am Eucharist 9.30am Nativity Family Service 6.30pm St Hilda’s Carol Service Christmas Eve 11.00pm Carols with the Choir 11.30pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day 9.30am Parish Eucharist All Saints’ Laleham 10th December 3pm Nativity Service 17th December 6.30pm Lessons and Carols by Candlelight Christmas Eve 10.00am All Age Christingle 3.00pm All Age Christingle 4.30pm All Age Christingle 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight 11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion Christmas Day 10.00am Christmas Celebration with

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FREE ADVICE CLINIC - FAMILY LAW We will be running a free advice clinic (only The sessions will run from 4.30pm -6.30pm applicable to family law, no other services) • Wednesday 6th December every other Wednesday offering 15 minutes • Wednesday 13th December free advice. Please ring and book an • Wednesday 27th December 0208 751Sessions 5115 appointment in advance. will runranjit@dartonlaw.co.uk • Wednesday 3rd January every other Wednesday, please see dates • Wednesday 17th January on the right.

• Wednesday 31st January Exclusive to The TW15 readers, we would like to offer you 30 mins free advice.

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DREAMCATCHERS SATURDAY PERFORMANCE ACADEMY Due to an overwhelming demand for classes, DreamCatchers Stage School are expanding their Saturday classes! From January 2018 DreamCatchers will be once again opening up their classes for new admissions! *NEW SATURDAY TIMETABLE* 9.15am-10am- DreamBabies 2-4-year-olds £5 per class 10am-12pm- Year 4 + £10 per class 10am-12pm Year 2 + Year 3 £10 per class 11am-1pm Pre School 4-year-olds, Reception, and Year 1 £10 per class 12pm-1pm- Yr 7+ £5 per class With this new timetable, there are now spaces available for all classes- but demand is high!

Booking is now open for the January term, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and grab yourself a place!

around the clouds as you sing, dance, and play through your guided journey. With a core set of songs and dances, your child learns the techniques and discipline to set them up for their dance journey, as well as motor and communication skills essential to all children’s early development, and the games, stories and fun props challenge their imagination and unlock their full creative potential!

Classes are just £5, and operate twice a week onTHURSDAYS 2pm-2.45pm at Wraysbury Village Hall.

SATURDAYS 9.15am-10am **NEW TIME** at Laleham Village Hall.

Email the team at teachers. dreamcatchers@gmail.com to find out more and book your place.

DreamCatchers Stage School runs 6 days a week, across a number of venues, at times to suit all, so if you are looking for another day/time/location you can request a full weeks timetable to find a suitable class that meets your own families needs.

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Please email the team at teachers. dreamcatchers@gmail.com to book a place or visit their shiny new website https:// www.dreamcatchersstageschool.com for more information about our classes, who they are, and how to get in touch.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY AT CHRISTMAS After 12 months packed away in the loft to cupboards, Christmas lights can easily become electrically unsafe.

To help prevent the most common electrical problems with Christmas lights, and to enjoy a safe and happy festive season, we recommend the following simple precautions and checks.

ALWAYS:

• Read and follow the manufacturers' instructions • Check your Christmas lights are not damaged or broken before use and look out for loose wires • Use only replacement bulbs of the same type and rating as those originally supplied with the lights • Ensure all outdoor lights are connected via a 30mA RCD protected socket • Replace failed lamps immediately to prevent overheating • Ensure plugs and transformers are plugged in indoors, even if the lighting is suitable for outdoor use • Switch your lights off and unplug them before you go to bed or go out

• Keep lights away from flammable decorations and materials that can burn easily NEVER: • Use lights outdoors unless they are specially designed for such use • Connect different lighting sets together • Connect lights to the supply whilst still in the packaging • Remove or insert lamps while the chain is connected to the supply • Overload sockets - try to avoid the use of extension leads or adaptors • Attempt to repair faulty lights - replace them • Use lights that are damaged or faulty CREDIT - www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk

THE LOCAL MAGAZINES FOR ASHFORD AND STAINES-UPON-THAMES The TW Magazines print and deliver 20,000 copies on a quarterly basis, free of charge, to homes and businesses within the TW15 and TW18 postcode.

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THANK YOU SERVICE ABOVE SELF

Look out for the Rotary Santa knocking on your door in Ashford & Stanwell this December

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As we approach the winter, the market would usually expect a slight downturn due to Christmas. This year however is bucking that trend. Due to the recent Bank of England increases in interest rates, Swans has observed the added urgency in buyers to find their new home before the banks adjust their mortgage rates accordingly. Presently there are still some attractive fixed rates available, but this will not last.

“We at Swans have had considerable experience in all markets, rising, static and falling,” states Andrew Herring, Director. “This market is strong; the area quite rightly is so popular with all buyers in all buying positions.”

“Put simply, we need more

properties to sell to satisfy a growing number of quality buyers in all price ranges,” adds Graham Aldred, fellow Director.

Before the Bank of England raised their rates, both buyers and sellers could afford to make their decisions having done their homework without fear of losing out. That has now changed. For buyers to gain the best interest rates, now is the time to act. If you are looking to sell now or in the New Year, please contact Swans. Many estate agents have been slow in addressing this market change, whereas sales at Swans are increasing.

The buyers are ready, the market is steady and we at Swans are ready.

Swans a call and put us to the test on 01784 244510, send us an email at sales@ swansestateagents.co.uk, or pop into our office at 26-28 Church Road, Ashford, TW15 2UY. We listen, we learn and we always put the customer first.

Swans would like to wish all our past, present and future customers a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year from Graham, Andy, Debbie, Melissa, Emily and Ashley.

RECRUITING SALES NEGOTIATOR REQUIRED WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEGOTIATOR FOR OUR BUSY ASHFORD OFFICE. PLEASE FORWARD US YOUR C.V.

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LA BELLE HAS THE X-FACTOR La Belle Hair Salon was hand-picked by GHD to help them launch the #ChopToYourChin campaign. The campaign highlights the need for human hair donations to make wigs for children who have diseases which leaves them without their hair. The Little Princess Trust takes the donated hair, makes them into wigs and gives them to the children in need.

La Belle saw many clients have the brave chop and are still welcoming more but it wasn't just the clients interested in helping out.

X Factor contestant Talia Dean from Hounslow popped into the salon to spread the word, draw La Belles GHD competition and even sung live!

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THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS Susie Maguire set up a project in 2012 after buying a £5 fleece blanket as a Christmas present whilst shopping at Primark. Soon after making that purchase Susie was in London and was totally horrified by the number of people she saw sleeping rough in the freezing cold, there and then she decided to go and buy another 10 of those £5 fleece blankets.

A post on Facebook offering to give out a gift-wrapped blanket in return for the £5 was well received and the first year a total of 60 blankets were given out.

You can ask your company if they would like to take part and help us help the homeless.

For more information Please email Susie at susiemaguire@mac.com.

The next year, with the advice of a homeless charity Susie and her elves, delivered fleece jackets with gloves or socks - each gift costing £10 and with a little help from Primark, they delivered 40 gifts.

Susie explains, ‘every gift is hand wrapped and comes with a handmade card with a personal message from the person who donated the money and we deliver in the wee small hours so lots of people are still sleeping and wake to find the gift - just as if Santa has been’.

Last year the number of gifts rose to 90 and this year the project has a target of 150.

Primark have kindly supported this again this year with a donation of £300.

If you would like to support Susie and her Elves this year here is how: We can deliver as many gifts on your behalf as you would like - this year each gift will cost £15.00 - you just need to message me and let me know how many gifts you would like to donate and I will message you with all the details of how to send me money.

You can spread the word to friends and family and invite them to also donate a gift.

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COLOURING COMPETITION Win a family ticket to Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink NAME: _______________________ AGE: _____

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For your chance to win, take a picture of your colouring and email it to:

competitions@thetw15.com Get your entries in by 15th December.

WARM UP THIS WINTER 2 MONTHS FREE* + ÂŁ40 OFF** www.everyoneactive.com/warmup Spelthorne Leisure Centre 01784 493493 Sunbury Leisure Centre 01932 772287 Everyone Active manages these facilities in partnership with Spelthorne Borough Council. *Compared to monthly direct debit. ** Valid until 31/12/2017. 16+. 1 year annual membership, full cost must be paid in advance. Participating centres only.

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