The TW Magazine - SUMMER

THE LOCAL MAGAZINE FOR ASHFORD, LALEHAM AND STAINES UPON THAMES.

SUMMER 2019

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Join us SAT 3rd & SUN 4th August 2019 10am - 7pm @ Hazelwood Centre home to London Irish

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Welcome to our Summer Issue We are very much looking forward to the coming weeks, we have so much going on locally.

Staines Upon Thames Day is on June 30th and is always a brilliant day out for all the family, find out more inside.

If it is food you love then the food festival is for you!, starting on Saturday 3rd August this 2-day event will truly have something for everyone, we are delighted to offer our readers a special 2 for 1 offer on tickets booked between now and the 26th of July.

Stanwell WI celebrates 100 years this year and they are still going strong, what an achievement!

Congratulations.

Very well done to the winners of the Spelthorne Youth Awards and also Spelthorne and Runnymede Volunteer Awards, it’s just lovely to see such positivity in our local community.

Finally, a very warm welcome to our new Mayor, Cllr Mary Madams. We here at The TW Magazine wish you very well for the coming year ahead.

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Food Festival

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Business Social Event

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A Parent’s Guide

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Spelthorne Tree Wardens

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Staines Upon Thames Day

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Kay’s Kitchen

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Dream Doors

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Welcome to Our Mayor

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Classic Car Show

Enjoy your Summer

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Splethorne Youth Awards

Until the Autumn

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Stanwell WI

Carley

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Colouring Competition

and The TW Magazine Team

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Celebrating 35 years in business This coming November will mark thirty-five years since Ashford Kitchens & Interiors was first established.

Along the way, we’ve developed our knowledge of kitchens, bedrooms and home-offices and we’ve carried out thousands of bespoke installations around the local area. We’ve expanded our team while remaining, at the core, a family-run business.

Every passing year, we have grown and we’ve loved every moment of it.

putting smiles on people’s faces transforming their living spaces.

Every project is unique. Whether it’s a bespoke luxury kitchen installation or a bedroom refurbishment, each project offers its challenges and has its own charm. For us — regardless of the size or shape of your design — our objective is to fulfil and surpass your expectations and it gives us great pleasure to see our customers’ happiness.

We pride ourselves on what we

can deliver and how we go about it. We offer complete redesign and installation of kitchens, bedrooms and home offices in the most meticulous yet efficient manner. Every project is special to us and we aim to make it as stress-free as possible for you.

A Short History of Ashford Kitchens & Interiors Ashford Kitchens & Interiors began thirty-five years ago in 1984. Founders Richard and Tracey Flower decided to open their first showroom in Ashford, Middlesex and have been part of

Our Objectives and Approach Our primary driving force is a love for all things home design.

There is a great enjoyment to be had in adapting and designing a client’s surroundings and we love

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the Kitchen Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) ever since.

When the doors first opened the company was known as Ashford Fitted Furniture. For the next thirty-five years, Richard and Tracey designed, supplied and installed quality fitted kitchens, bespoke bedrooms and innovative home-offices.

In 2010, twenty-six years after Richard and Tracey founding the company, their son Stephen joined the team. His wife Grace joined him soon after, followed by their brother-in-law Guy. Four years down the line, following the success of their initial Ashford showroom, the team launched their second showroom, this time in Buckinghamshire’s Farnham Common.

The company continues to expand from its humble origins as a family owned and family run business. The Flowers still operate the two showrooms and Ashford remains a local, friendly, family-run business.

Last year the Ashford Middlesex kitchen showroom was relaunched after undergoing a three-month refurbishment that saw ten new kitchen displays, nine modern bedroom and home-office displays as well as an entirely new shopfront.

Stephen summarised Ashford’s desire to keep developing and renewing Ashford’s two showrooms: ‘Over the years we have firmly believed in the importance of showcasing the very latest design ideas in kitchens & bedrooms. Customers want to see and touch the product in a stylish setting which is why our showrooms are regularly updated.’

The Ashford Kitchens & Interiors Team We have a fantastic, dedicated team who have carried out several thousand installations over the years — all the while ensuring that Ashford provides

the absolute best service possible. The design team, project management team and installation team all boast a wealth of experience and expertise gained over years of working in the industry.

Our team all work locally and understand that as a local, family run business we need to do our utmost to keep our customers satisfied and guarantee that they are happy with the experience from the first point of contact onwards.

Want to know more?

Feel free to pop into one of Ashford Kitchens & Interiors two showrooms in Ashford, Middlesex and Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire.

Both showrooms are open Monday to Saturday 9.00am — 5.30pm exhibiting a range of state of the art kitchens, bedrooms and home offices.

Or get in touch with our Ashford Showroom on 01784 245964, or our Farnham Common Showroom on 01753 642362.

Local specialists since 1984 Let us help you find your perfect kitchen, bedroom or home office.

Farnham Common Showroom 1-2 The Parade, Farnham Common, Bucks SL2 3QJ 01753 642362 Ashford Showroom 85 Church Road, Ashford, Middlesex TW15 2PE 01784 245964

www.ashfordkitchensandinteriors.co.uk

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THE THAMES CLUB PRESENTS You are invited to our Business Social Networking Evening on Wednesday 3rd July Come & join us for an enjoyable social evening along with informal business networking. Your opportunity to meet some new contacts.

The Thames Club will provide a buffet and there will be a fully stocked bar.

Take a tour of the club, see our amazing new hot yoga studio and find out why we are “so much more than just a gym”.

We will also hold a raffle to raise funds for MidasPlus, a local registered charity.

Ticket must be booked online at http://bit.ly/2PNRx2z Tickets are just £6.75

MORE INFORMATION:

Peter Williams (Thames Club) David Endersby (TW18 Business Media) Carley Egan (The TW Magazine) Mike Wylie (MidasPlus)

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You're Invited The TW Magazine along with Midas Plus, TW18 Business Media and Hot Yoga Club is hosting another business social evening. Hosted kindly by The Thames Club.

We warmly invite you to come along and enjoy the evening with us. Previous events have been very well attended and so we do ask that you book your space in advance.

Attending local networking events is a great way to spread awareness about your business and your brand, meet new people and create new opportunities. We are sure you have heard the saying ‘It’s not what you know, It’s who you know’ and this couldn't be truer in the business world, come along and get to know some new people. Don’t forget to bring your business cards!

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A Parent’s Guide to Coping with Autism What are the chances of having all four children with the same severe form of autism? We don’t know exactly, but we are a pretty unique family.

I think the key is to never give up We have four boys who were all diagnosed by the age of three with autism, the non- verbal, no- eye contact kind. The kind of autism which totally changes the life you expected your children to have.

I am often asked what has had the most impact on the amazing progress my boys - Thomas and Benjamin are now 20, Hector (17) and Marcus (10) - have made over the years. From non verbal at three to the young people they are today, enjoying their lives, talking, mixing in society and able to do what we never imagined possible all those years ago.

Most vitally, we never accepted that they wouldn’t progress and we have spent the past 17 years doing everything possible to ensure that we maximised their potential in life. One major factor was doing ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) 35 hrs a week from age three alongside mainstream inclusion at a wonderful local primary school. The programme is individualised to each child and covers communication (in our case teaching our boys to speak one word at a time), addressing negative behaviours of which we had many in the early days, play skills, social skills and everyday living. Everything, in fact, that a non autistic child would learn naturally. With autism, that learning needs careful and intensive therapy on a 1:1 basis by trained tutors to ensure that it happens.

In addition, we have always included our boys in mainstream life. We started with outings to autism friendly cinema showings and still attend autism friendly theatre performances. Slowly we introduced the boys to noisy, highly stimulating sensory environments and these days they can go anywhere happily.

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hope of improvement, the older boys at 20 are still learning new language. We are all capable of learning new skills all our lives and it’s just the same with autism.

Our children are capable of so much more than is often predicted for them and how they will be in the future. Our boys are as determined as we are to make the most of their lives. We now have a seriously fast runner and artist, a drummer and musician and a keen youtube film maker on our hands. Our youngest is also doing well but we don’t yet know where his talents lie. They are not being defined by their autism and while their language limitations preclude them from taking GCSEs, we and they work hard to ensure that they succeed at the things that they can do.

I have had a book published compiling my years of experience to offer practical help and emotional support to parents in a similar situation, as well as explaining how and where to find further assistance. I believe that we can do so much to help children with autism and that no one should put any limits on them. My hope is that my book will offer some insight to others in the community who don’t know much about autism and perhaps dispel some myths around it.

So, if you see us out and about in Richmond Park, the family with four big noisy, very active boys making a statement wherever we go, don’t feel sorry for us, we are enjoying our lives to the fullest.

A Parent’s Guide to Coping with Autism – published by Hale and available in Waterstones or can be ordered into any bookshop and online at Amazon and other online retailers.

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DARTON LAW Friendly and Approachable People Darton Law Solicitors have a second office in Ashford to support the residents of Spelthorne in their legal needs.

Our solicitors provide a professional service to clients in the following areas: · Criminal Defence · Family Law · Will and Probate · Powers of Attorney · Civil Litigation · Conveyancing Darton Law also provide legal advice and representation with

Ranjit Siddle, Solicitor

Kate Maddison Solicitor

regard to road traffic offences, including driving with excess alcohol, speeding, no insurance and the requirement to provide driver details.

The team is well established and can be trusted for advice in legal matters. All of the solicitors at Darton Law have a wealth of experience, coming from many years of practice within the

James Osborne, Head of Conveyancing

firm and others previously.

Darton Law are now able to represent you in relation to residential and commercial conveyancing transactions.

Whether you are buying or selling a property, acquiring a new lease on commercial premises or extending an existing lease, our experts can offer an efficient conveyancing service. Please contact us to find out more information including our fees.

Melanie Holland, Paralegal

On 17th June, Darton Law are moving our Ashford Office to the High Street.

Our new address will be Shop 4, 33 Church Road, Ashford, TW15 2UD. We have been based in Ashford for 4 years however are moving to a more prominent position on the High Street.

We’re hoping that by moving onto the High Street, we’re able to

Rita Rao, Legal Secretary

Darren Flick, Senior Responsible Officer

provide better assistance to more members of the local community.

Please feel free to drop by and see if we can help with any legal queries you may have including criminal defence, conveyancing, wills, probate and family law.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new premises soon!

Free Advice Clinic Darton Law runs a free Family Law advice clinic every other Wednesday from 4.30pm - 6.30pm, by appointment only, to book in please call 0208 751 5115 and quote The TW Magazine.

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A plea from Spelthorne Tree Wardens Spelthorne Tree wardens have been busy all over the borough watering trees that appear stressed due to lack of rain and warmer days.

Very warm conditions can be difficult for young trees and they can become stressed really easily due to lack of water.

Local residents (that’s you!) can be of great help. The trees that we have planted tend to be small, have strimmer guards around the base and often have some mulch around them to retain moisture.

The vast majority will also have a hosepipe next to the trunk, although this can sometimes be a little hard to spot.

What can you do?

If you see a tree outside or near

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of water over them could make the difference between life and death.

your house that appears stressed, please pour a bucket of water over the ground around the tree, or even better, down the hosepipe to ensure water gets directly to the roots.

Stressed can appear to be young leaves turning brown, or much smaller than they should be.

We do what we can, but any help would be greatly appreciated to help keep our borough green and healthy. Let’s all do our bit for our borough and for the future generations that will enjoy the trees for many years to come.

Trees that are listing could also be stressed. Simply pouring a bucket

With Thanks Spelthorne Tree Wardens

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Love reading?

Library Direct makes books available to everyone!

Surrey Libraries and its dedicated volunteers work hard to make sure the library service can reach and support everyone.

complete access to library stock, this services also helps to combat isolation. Volunteers will often stop for a coffee and chat, and in many cases, form friendships with the people they are visiting.

Many of Surrey’s residents are unable to get to their local library due to ill health, disability, mobility problems or caring responsibilities. But thanks to the Library Direct service this barrier is being removed.

This service is a completely free and comes with additional benefits for its clients, such as extended loan periods and amount of books you can borrow, plus no fines or overdue charges.

Library Direct allows individuals to once again select their own books, and have dedicated volunteers deliver them right to their doors. In addition to having

As well as supporting individuals in their homes, we offer an opportunity for a variety of ‘community settings’ such as care homes, nursing homes, long term in-patient wards and

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rehabilitation centres, to provide a library service to their residents.

We are currently looking for more volunteers in the Ashford and Staines area to enable us to deliver this service to residents no longer able to visit the library themselves.

For more information on Library Direct please visit our webpage https://www.surreycc.gov.uk.

Alternatively, you can call 01483543599 or email libraries@surreycc.gov.uk

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Staines-upon-Thames Day Sunday 30th June, 2019

Now in its 8th year, Staines-upon-Thames Day has grown from a small event in Memorial Gardens to a major family fun day encompassing the whole town and surrounding areas.

There are over 80 stalls representing everything from local crafts and farmers to charities and sports organisations. Over 15 different schools and organisations are performing on one of the three performance areas and the main stage has 6 fantastic local bands If you are tired of the hustle and to give you an amazing afternoon. bustle of the town, you can enjoy a visit to the Methodist Church or take the River Walk to St. Peter’s for a cream tea to celebrate their 175th anniversary.

kayak and canoeing to team sport rowing, and if you don’t want to take it too seriously, we’ve even got pedalos out on the River Thames or a leisurely boat trip with French Brothers.

If you want to see what a marvellously talented and diverse town we all live in, then come and enjoy this fabulous free community event.

Have you always enjoyed the idea of going out on the Thames? Well all our local groups are here for you to try out everything form

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With thanks to Spelthorne Borough Council.

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Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards The Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards held on Tuesday 4 June recognised and celebrated the dedication of local volunteers honouring those who have made a positive impact on our community.

The awards ceremony held at Royal Holloway University London, were hosted by Royal Holloway Volunteering and Voluntary Support North Surrey, with the support of Runnymede and Spelthorne Borough Councils and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The guest speaker was Wendy Solesbury MBE, National Youth Development Manager for British Red Cross, with a clear message of the “power of kindness”. Revelaires, a local amateur dance company put on a special performance to the enjoyment of the crowd.

This year the judging panel included Phil Simcock, Community Action Volunteer Manager at Royal Holloway University of London, Arthur Birkby, Chairman of Voluntary Support North Surrey, and representatives from Enterprise and the Runnymede and Spelthorne Borough Councils.

It was a wonderful evening, with awards presented by the mayors of Runnymede and Spelthorne, celebrating the hard work and dedication of the volunteers in our community.

We have various opportunities for volunteers in Spelthorne including Walking for Health, Cycling for Health, community gardening, sports clubs, community centres. Unemployed people can also find volunteering and work experiences opportunities through the Job Centre.

Congratulations to all winners and in particular residents from our borough for their commitment and enthusiasm.

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Award Winners

Lifetime Achievement in Volunteering Mary Jeffrey, The Community of Stanwell Inspirational Volunteer Award James Brian, 1st Englefield Scouts Individual Volunteer Award Terri Pilgrem, Queen Mary Sailability Supporting Individuals in Need Malcolm and Julie Lee, Heathrow Special Needs Farm Long Service Award Anne Prevost, Elmbridge and Runnymede Talking Newspaper Young Volunteer Award Lewis Fitch, 3rd Ashford Scouts and Courtney Green, Contact The Elderly Tea Party Best Volunteer Team Egham Constellations and The Penrose Club Digital Support Award Richard Howles, Elmbridge and Runnymede Talking Newspaper Engagement in The Community Award Anne Marie Goodacre, Stanwell Foodbank and Stanwell Events Volunteering in Sport Award Ken Halse, Staines Town Juniors Football Club The Mayor of Spelthorne’s Cup Purple Angels – Spelthorne Dementia Support

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Kay's Kitchen

My name is Kay, of Kay’s Kitchen - I am a private caterer based in Virginia Water and working in surrounding areas.

My experience and knowledge is vast and I cater for many different tastes and cuisines – I’ve travelled the world and lived in various different countries, so my expertise is varied – I specialise in Indian, Malaysian, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, French, Italian, Persian and British cuisine.

As summer approaches and the weather gets warmer, I get asked more and more about BBQ’s and whether they’re something I can provide. Absolutely!

Garden parties with BBQ’s are a huge hit in the summer but catering for lots of people can feel stressful and takes away the fun – so many people tell me they can’t enjoy their own party when they’re cooking and hosting. Kay’s Kitchen are able to cater for your private or corporate functions, large numbers are not a problem and all tastes are catered for - everything from hog roast, homemade burgers, sausages, salads, rice and pasta dishes, to vegetarian and vegan.

We can also provide tableware and glassware if needed.

At Kay’s Kitchen, our offer is bespoke, I cook according to your requirements - if your preference is fresh, local, organic produce, that’s what I source and use. Don’t forget I can also help with private dinner parties at home or in a venue; corporate events at home or in a venue; events and celebrations including birthdays, anniversaries, holy communion, school events such as fairs & quiz nights, and funerals/wakes We have a 5 star food hygiene rating from Runnymede Borough Council and references are available on request. You can check out our website here www.kays-kitchen.com or our Facebook page here www.facebook.com/ kayskitchenvirginiawater.

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Dream Doors Dream Doors is a locally run business located on Ashford High Street and has been operating for over 8 years Did you know that by replacing the doors and drawers we can transform your kitchen at a fraction of the cost of a new kitchen? – often saving our customers up to 50%.

All our doors are made-to measure so we are able to offer a real bespoke design service.

You simply choose from our extensive range of styles and colours.

We can help with everything from replacement doors, sinks and worktops right through to the design and installation of a complete new kitchen.

We work with a highly skilled set of tradespersons including kitchen fitters, gas safe plumbers, electricians, plasterers and others.

“Very happy in all aspects sales, workmanship, aftercare, overall very satisfied. Nice people to deal with also!”

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Our Showroom is easily accessible on Ashford High Street with free parking at the front of the shop.

We offer a no obligation and free quotation service.

“Very satisfied. Everyone I met from this company was polite and professional, the work was good quality and completed extremely fast, and they checked back to make sure everything was fine within a week.”

Customer in Egham

Why not call into our recently renovated our showroom, we have four brand new displays showing the latest trends and colours in blues and greys. With Franke hot water boiling tap, there is always a cuppa at the ready!

Approved by Surrey Trading Standards and proud member of Checkatrade. Go online to read some of our reviews or call in today!

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Welcome to Our Mayor Cllr Mary Madams was elected as the new Mayor for Spelthorne at the Annual Council Meeting held on Tuesday 21 May. Cllr Colin Barnard was elected as Deputy Mayor.

Cllr Madams was first elected to the Council to represent Laleham and Shepperton Green in 2003. Over the last 16 years she has had various roles, including the Chair of the Audit Committee. She has lived in Laleham for most of her life and has been heavily involved in charity fundraising and supporting various organisations including the Laleham Society and Laleham Residents’ Association.

During her term as Mayor, Cllr Madams will be supporting the following charities: · Midas Plus: a local registered charity based in Staines-upon-Thames, run to help local people in need. Midas Plus raise and distribute funds for community groups and individuals (mainly in Spelthorne) who have nowhere else to turn. · Eikon: an award-winning charity which provides long-term support to some of the county’s most vulnerable young people.

Their vision is to develop happy, thriving and resilient young adults who make a positive contribution to society.

After being sworn in as Mayor, Cllr Madams said: “Our initiative for this year is ‘Inspire to Aspire’ which involves creating a wider awareness of exciting and rewarding career opportunities for young people across our Borough who are soon to be finishing higher 24

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education. Working with many key employers in our area we will be seeking to secure valuable apprenticeships for them across a wide range of disciplines such that will help our young people develop the skills needed for ongoing career success, rather than merely ‘a job’.

“I am truly honoured to be Mayor of Spelthorne and consider it a great privilege, and will do all I can, with the help of my Consort, friends and colleagues to promote our lovely Borough to the very best of my ability.”

Thank you to Dream Catchers Stage School for performing during the meeting interval.

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Paint with Plants

Add every colour of the rainbow to your garden The brighter the better. Bring in the zing - it’s time to introduce some colour! When it comes to the use of colour in the garden the brighter the better for 2019.

As well as being gorgeous to look at, brightly coloured plants will attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Bumblebees love purple and blue flowers while butterflies tend to seek out orange and red flowers.

Sizzling-hot colours are natural attention seekers and will pull the eye to beds and borders.

For balance, you can contrast fiery showstoppers with cooler shades of blue, indigo and lime-green. And for impact, try combining different flower shapes – from the cheerful daisies of geum and leucanthemum to the elegant spires of foxgloves and adenophora.

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Kerb Appeal It’s not just back gardens that need an injection of colour. You could increase the salability of your house by making your front garden the envy of your neighbours. So stand out on your street and boost your property’s appeal by planting your borders and pots with a palette of superb performers in a rainbow of vibrant colours.

Old favourites and stunning new varieties Two plants that are really growing in popularity are geraniums and petunias. These may sound like old favourites but there are some

great new varieties. “We’re selling more and more of them every year,” says Sarah Squire, Chairman of Squire’s Garden Centres. “They are really easy to grow and look after and they come in a wide variety of colours with a long flowering season.

Look out for the Calliope geranium which produces more flowers than a standard geranium, and Petchoa Beautical, which combines the best features of two patio favourites – petunia and calibrachoa - and has longlasting large colourful flowers.”

So brighten up your life by planting every colour of the rainbow in your garden. Squire’s Garden Centres recommend the following plants for an injection of colour.

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2019 Events bringing the town to life

Monday Events Two Rivers Retail Park | Throughout Summer Movies By The River Outdoor Cinema, Memorial Gardens | Fri 12th, Sat 13th, Sun 14th July Live Music Nights Two Rivers Retail Park | Throughout Summer Watch Wimbledon Memorial Gardens | Sat 13th, Sun 14th July Farmers Market High Street | Sun 14th July Spy Quest Live – Secret Agent Event Two Rivers Retail Park | Mon 5th August

Farmers Market High Street | Sun 8th September Heroes & Villains Characters and Cars Two Rivers Retail Park | Sun 8th September Comedy Night with Dominic Holland Marquee in Market Square | Sat 14th September Valuation Days with BBC Paul Martin Marquee in Market Square | Sat 14th, Sun 15th September Porsche Car Show with The Stig The Elmsleigh, Multi-Storey Top Floor | Sun 29th September Farmers Market High Street | Sun 13th October

Farmers Market High Street | Sun 11th August

Harry Potter Event The Elmsleigh Centre | Wed 30th, Thur 31st October

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Spelthorne Youth Awards The achievements of 39 very special young people were celebrated at an awards ceremony at Shepperton Film Studios on Tuesday 14th May. Organised by Spelthorne Borough Council, the Spelthorne Youth Awards recognise the outstanding talents and achievements of local young people and the contributions they make to their communities.

Each nominee was presented with a certificate of achievement by the Mayor, Mrs Jean Pinkerton OBE, and eight young people received star awards – a glass trophy and £50 in cash.

Aaron Evans

Winner’s name

Award

Aaron Evans, age 15

Sports achievement

Erin Shury and Lillie-Mai Dempster, age 10 and 9

Arts achievement

Milena Nurek-Stacey, age 11

Academic achievement

Sienna Loren Davies, age 10

Personal achievement

Callum Stewart, age 13

Community spirit

Sian Donlevy, age 17 Unselfishness, kindness and bravery Tegan Booth, age 10

Triumph over adversity

Erin Shury and Lillie Mai Dempster

Photographs © Andrew Nicholls Milena Nurek-Stacey

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Sian Donlevy

Guests on the night were treated to two fantastic performances by Spelthorne’s Got Talent finalists, the Dancing Dolls, and Param Patel who played the Tabla, an Indian percussion instrument.

The Mayor of Spelthorne said: “It has been inspiring to listen to the stories of these young people and I have been incredibly moved by them all. With young people like this our future and community is in very safe hands.

Thank you to Shepperton Film Studios for continuing to support this event.”

Tegan Booth

Sienna Loren Davies

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Spelthorne Business Plan Competition

winners announced

The sixth annual Spelthorne Business Plan Competition final was held on 6 June at BP’s headquarters in Sunbury-on-Thames.

Six finalists pitched in a Dragons’ Den style final for a chance to win £3,500 and a year’s package of business support to help them get their business started.

The standard of each pitch was extremely high and after much deliberation first place was awarded to Dawn Grealey and Alison Moody for their business idea ‘Ella Wood - Perfectly Natural’, creating hand-crafted natural soaps with plastic free biodegradable packaging.

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The winners’ prizes were presented by Kwasi Kwarteng MP. Everyone who entered will receive a ‘Start Your Business in Spelthorne’ book which has been published by Spelthorne Council, Spelthorne Business Forum and the Spelthorne Business Plan Competition.

Second place and a prize of £1,500 went to Justin Thomas with his idea ‘Cooking Behind Bars’ – a motivational cook book aimed at helping prison offenders to be healthy and motivated.

Cllr Olivia Rybinski, Spelthorne’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said: “We are very fortunate to have so many talented people with great business ideas in our Borough. The atmosphere at the competition was so positive and up-lifting, and the presentations were excellent. Well done to everyone who entered and we are really looking forward to seeing the progress of all of these new ventures.”

Third place and a prize of £500 was awarded to Natalie and Martin Watson, Charlotte Brown and Louise Duffy who pitched their idea for

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Stanwell Womens Institute

Celebrates 100 Years

2019 Marks the centenary of stanwell wi – the first meeting was held on 1st may 1919 and we are still going strong, with over sixty members.

We meet the first tuesday of every month in stanwell village hall and are always happy to welcome new members.

For this centenary year, we have planned a full programme, with many events for our members to look forward to.

We held a special birthday party in may and in october we will be holding a service of thanksgiving at st mary the virgin church, stanwell, where we will be welcoming some very special guests – more info to follow!

Over the last few months we have been knitting and crocheting bunting, which we will use to yarn-bomb our village green on our birthday, so in january we started our celebrations by getting crafty!

25 Members got together to make the bunting - - and enjoy some warming soup and a roll to keep us going.

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Best new start up Healthy business Creative business Best exporter Best business in Staines BID area ★ Independent business ★ Best small business ★ Best business in Staines and Laleham

★ Best business in Ashford and Stanwell ★ Best business in Sunbury and Halliford ★ Best business in Shepperton and Charlton ★ Best corporate social responsibility business

Visit www.spelthorne.gov.uk/smba by 30th September to nominate your business or email s.moralee@spelthorne.gov.uk to find out more information.

Thank you to our sponsors: Heathrow Airport Ltd, Shepperton Studios, Enterprise Holdings, Everyone Active, Staines-upon-Thames BID, Spelthorne Business Forum, A2 Dominion, Marianne’s Community Café, The Powerhouse, The Hazelwood, Brown Bag Crips and Worldwide Energy Logistics.

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Kare plus

afternoon tea party

To celebrate our rating of good in all areas following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC); we held a quintessentially British afternoon tea at Notcutts garden centre in Staines. Our team, our customers and their friends and family were all invited.

The sun was shining and the afternoon went swimmingly, people made new friends and enjoyed a lovely selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes.

We also hold monthly Dementia Friend’s information sessions at our branch office in Church Road Ashford, these are free sessions that are open to all. The sessions usually last an hour, they are fun and informative. Refreshments are also available.

Please call 01932 300 350 to book your place.

Some people enjoyed a relaxing walk in the garden and looked around the shop while others preferred to share experiences; there was lots of laughter and even some singing.

Notcutts were very attentive and reserved a large section of their dining area for us; our care team supported people to get to and from the event and joined in with the conversation, singing and of course the afternoon tea.

Following the event, the people that attended told us that they felt it was a lovely change to their usual routine, some people had not left their homes for a long while but with the support of our team they were able to feel confident about attending the afternoon tea.

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