CR5 Issue 147 August 2017
A free community magazine for the CR5 Postcode containing local business advertising, interesting reads, What's On in the area and puzzles
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<strong>August</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />
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If you are thinking of selling or renting your property,<br />
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Welcome to the <strong>August</strong> <strong>2017</strong> edition of<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Magazine.<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> welcome some new advertisers<br />
again this month - why not scan through<br />
the magazine to see if you can spot<br />
them, or use the handy index on page 98<br />
to find the service you require.<br />
We have again published our useful <strong>CR5</strong><br />
SUMMER OUTINGS for you on pages<br />
82-85 to help you entertain the children<br />
during the summer holidays- hopefully<br />
this will prove useful over the coming<br />
weeks.<br />
For Career advice, turn to page 56 for<br />
advice from Local Job Frog on writing<br />
the perfect cover letter, along with a<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> reader offer<br />
If you call any advertsiers, please do<br />
mention you found their advert in the<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Magazine- this will ensure the future<br />
of <strong>CR5</strong> popping through your letterbox<br />
each month.<br />
There is, as usual lots going on in and<br />
around the area, so do take a look at the<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> community pages for local events.<br />
(p90-97)<br />
Dont forget to LIKE our Facebook page<br />
for regular updates. You can also find<br />
more information on our website<br />
www.<strong>CR5</strong>.co.uk<br />
Have an awesome <strong>August</strong> and take care<br />
of yourselves, especially in the warmer<br />
weather.<br />
Warm regards<br />
Lucy McAlpine<br />
Editor <strong>CR5</strong> Magazine<br />
Telephone: 01737 557888<br />
Mobile: 07703 209292<br />
email:<br />
lucy@cr5.co.uk<br />
Published by <strong>CR5</strong> Magazine,<br />
Hillside, Netherne Lane, Coulsdon,<br />
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<strong>CR5</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2017</strong> <strong>Issue</strong> <strong>147</strong><br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Magazine is a local community magazine serving the<br />
residents of Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon, Netherne, Hooley &<br />
Chipstead, delivered free of charge every month to 11,450<br />
homes. Contributions of local content are warmly welcomed.<br />
Lucy McAlpine<br />
Michelle Plant<br />
CONTENTS:<br />
Finance: Using debit and credit cards abroad 8<br />
Lawson S Stone Fun Day 9<br />
Gardening: It’s not always good to be green 16<br />
Theatre Workshop Coulsdon :<br />
Dick Barton-The Slaves of the Sultan 24-25<br />
Furry Friends Animal Rescue 32<br />
Animal Protection Trust 32<br />
Technology: A world without wires 40<br />
Health: Jet Lag 48<br />
Local Job Frog: Career Advice Part III 56<br />
Pets: Hamster Health & Hygiene 56<br />
What a wonderful world 64<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Codeword 64<br />
Coulsdon & Purley Debating Society 72<br />
Old Coulsdon Village Fair 74-75<br />
High Days & Holidays 76<br />
Coulsdon Library - what’s on 77<br />
Can sleeping apart bring you closer together? 78<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Recipe: White Chocolate Filo Tarts 79<br />
Motoring: Paddleboarding in a Picanto 80-81<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Logo’s Quiz 81<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> SUMMER OUTINGS 82-85<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> KIDS Page 86<br />
Old Coulsdon Camera Club 87<br />
RSPB 87<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Just for Fun Crossword 88<br />
Trip Down Memory Lane 89<br />
Lazy Days - Book Review 89<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Community Pages 90-97<br />
Index of Advertisers 98<br />
We take the hassle out of advertising, giving<br />
you time to run your business.<br />
To advertise your business in the next issue, either<br />
call or email us for our <strong>CR5</strong> media pack<br />
Deadline for artwork for September <strong>2017</strong> issue :<br />
23rd <strong>August</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />
Please note: Advertising Space cannot be<br />
guaranteed in our deadline week: please make<br />
your booking in plenty of time<br />
DISCLAIMER<br />
Although every effort has been taken in compiling the contents,<br />
the publisher cannot be held responsible for errors, omissions or<br />
information supplied by its advertisers.<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> is COPYRIGHT protected. No part of this publication may be<br />
reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any<br />
form, without prior permission of the publisher.
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To advertise call Lucy on 01737 557888 or 07703 209292<br />
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LATE <strong>2017</strong><br />
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OVER 3 FLOORS IN SHELL CONDITION.<br />
• The site is approximately a 15 minute walk<br />
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(Subject to planning permission)<br />
• The premises (finished to shell and core) will<br />
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• Rent upon application.<br />
For further details, please contact:<br />
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102-104 High Street, Croydon CR9 1TN<br />
Phone: 020 8688 8313 or 020 8686 4771<br />
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To advertise call Lucy on 01737 557888 or 07703 209292<br />
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Finance By Ann Haldon<br />
Using credit and debit cards abroad this year?<br />
What you should know before you go<br />
Spending money abroad<br />
can be costlier than you think if<br />
you’re not prepared for the fees<br />
and ‘hidden’ charges. Whether you<br />
choose to take a debit or credit card,<br />
it pays to check the small print in<br />
your terms and conditions before<br />
you go.<br />
You could save a considerable<br />
amount in added interest and<br />
charges, potentially including:<br />
• An extra fee added to the<br />
currency exchange rate, known<br />
as a non-sterling transaction fee –<br />
this can be as much as 3% of each<br />
transaction.<br />
• Fees for withdrawing cash from<br />
ATMs abroad – although many<br />
people are aware of this fee when<br />
using a credit card, some banks<br />
also charge a cash withdrawal fee<br />
for debit cards.<br />
• Credit card companies can charge<br />
interest on cash withdrawn<br />
abroad, even if the balance is<br />
repaid in full at the end of the<br />
month.<br />
• Certain debit card providers<br />
charge a fee for shopping with<br />
their debit card abroad, so if there<br />
is no alternative, it can be cheaper<br />
to withdraw cash instead.<br />
With that in mind, here are a few<br />
tips on using credit and debit cards<br />
abroad, so you can save money and<br />
maximise your holiday spend.<br />
Specialist credit and debit cards for<br />
overseas use only<br />
Rather than taking your ‘regular’<br />
credit or debit card on holiday, look<br />
for specialist cards designed to be<br />
used abroad, as these are intended<br />
to reduce the cost of holiday<br />
spending. If you find one that’s<br />
suitable and your application is<br />
successful, however, just make sure<br />
you pay off the balance in full every<br />
month.<br />
The interest rates on these cards are<br />
extremely high if you don’t, which<br />
could wipe out any savings you’ve<br />
made. The best overseas credit<br />
cards generally offer much better<br />
exchange rates than local retailers.<br />
So if you use a credit card and you’re<br />
asked which currency you want pay<br />
in, choose the local currency as it’s<br />
likely to save you money – more on<br />
Dynamic Currency Conversion below.<br />
Credit cards for holiday spending<br />
are generally easier to obtain than<br />
debit cards<br />
If your current bank doesn’t offer a<br />
specialist debit card for use abroad,<br />
you may have to switch your bank<br />
account to obtain one. Alternatively,<br />
you could just open a new account<br />
with the provider, but this might<br />
seem a little unnecessary when<br />
there is an easier alternative in<br />
credit cards.<br />
Be careful when you apply for a<br />
new card though - your credit file is<br />
adversely affected when applications<br />
are refused. The Money Saving<br />
Expert website offers an ‘eligibility<br />
calculator’ to give you an idea of<br />
your chances of acceptance, and<br />
help you narrow down the choices.<br />
Credit cards offer consumer<br />
protection<br />
When you buy a product or<br />
service between £100 and £30,000<br />
using your credit card, you’re<br />
automatically entitled to consumer<br />
protection. Under Section 75<br />
legislation, your credit card provider<br />
accepts equal responsibility with the<br />
retailer for the item(s) purchased,<br />
making it easier to obtain a refund<br />
if necessary – an important<br />
consideration when you’ve bought<br />
the item abroad.<br />
Debit cards can be better if you’re<br />
going to withdraw mainly cash<br />
Although taking a dedicated credit<br />
card for use abroad has many<br />
benefits, if you intend to withdraw<br />
mainly cash, a specialist debit card<br />
will probably be cheaper overall as<br />
there are usually no added charges<br />
or fees for this.<br />
Be careful about card ‘cloning’<br />
When you use a card abroad, or<br />
anywhere in fact, be aware of the<br />
danger of cloning. This can happen<br />
when the card is taken out of your<br />
sight, or even when it’s right in front<br />
of you if you aren’t taking notice.<br />
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When a card is cloned the person<br />
taking payment swipes it through a<br />
small device that looks like a pager<br />
- because this device is so small, it<br />
could be attached to a belt or placed<br />
in their pocket.<br />
It’s easy, therefore, to steal the<br />
information on the card’s magnetic<br />
strip. Your details are then<br />
imprinted onto a brand new card,<br />
or overwritten onto a card that’s<br />
already been stolen.<br />
Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC)<br />
Some retailers abroad will offer to<br />
convert your purchase into sterling<br />
when you pay by card, so you can<br />
see exactly how much you’ve spent.<br />
This process is called dynamic<br />
currency conversion, or cardholder<br />
preferred currency. The problem is<br />
that you’ll probably lose out on the<br />
exchange rate by paying this way.<br />
Local retailers choose whether<br />
or not to offer this service, and<br />
in some cases may automatically<br />
convert your purchase to sterling<br />
without asking you. It’s a good idea,<br />
therefore, to check whether DCC<br />
has been used prior to signing a<br />
payment slip or entering your PIN.<br />
Avoiding the non-sterling<br />
transaction fee<br />
Although your bank uses the<br />
MasterCard, Visa and Amex<br />
optimum exchange rates, the charge<br />
for conversion adds a non-sterling<br />
transaction fee of up to 3% to your<br />
bill when you use a non-specialist<br />
card abroad.<br />
Finding the best card may take a<br />
little research, but your time and<br />
effort will be repaid via the extra<br />
holiday treats you’ll be able to enjoy.<br />
www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/<br />
travel-credit-cards<br />
www.moneysavingexpert.com/<br />
shopping/section75-protect-yourpurchases<br />
www.moneysupermarket.com/travelmoney/using-credit-cards-abroad/<br />
creditcards.moneysavingexpert.<br />
com/?travel&_<br />
www.creditnet.com/Library/Credit_<br />
Card_FAQ/How_do_credit_cards_<br />
get_cloned.ccfaq_019.php
FUN DAY IN ASSOCIATION WITH<br />
CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK<br />
Saturday 19th <strong>August</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />
12pm—8pm<br />
The Rotary Field Park, Purley, CR8 2BN<br />
(on Brighton Road)<br />
● ACTIVITIES ● BOUNCY CASTLE ● MUSIC ●<br />
● FOOD & DRINK ● JERK BBQ ● FACE PAINTING ●<br />
● LOTS MORE FUN & GAMES ●<br />
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We do hope you will come and join us to celebrate this important cause<br />
To advertise call Lucy on 01737 557888 or 07703 209292<br />
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MATCH<br />
An executive two bedroom two bathroom ground floor apartment with share of freehold and stunning views over countryside and cricket pitch. (share of freehold is currently being<br />
purchased, and will be included in the sale)<br />
This lovely apartment is offered to the market with no onward chain, and is offered to the market in generally good decorative order throughout. The property comprises, entrance hall,<br />
lounge, two bedrooms, one with en-suite, additional family bathroom, kitchen, own patio area, communal garden, parking space, and entry phone system.<br />
Situated in the sought after Netherne on the Hill development located nearby to both Coulsdon Town Centre and M25 access. Set in approximately 180 acres of land, Netherne on the<br />
Hill is a thriving new community and offers a delightful combination of countryside living and modern convenience. Local facilities include a village green with cricket pitch and pavilion,<br />
a tennis court and leisure club incorporating a swimming pool and gym exclusive to Netherne Village residents.<br />
There is also a bus service in the particulars that goes on a regular time table to Coulsdon South Train station.<br />
There is an annual management fee that residents must pay.<br />
An Impressive extended 5 bedroom family home with room to spare!<br />
This brilliant property comprises downstairs; porch, entrance hallway, living room, kitchen/dining room, conservatory, 2nd reception room,<br />
kitchenette, downstairs bathroom, bedroom 5. Upstairs; Master Bedroom, En-suite, 2 further double bedrooms, single bedroom and family<br />
bathroom. Outside; Gated driveway to front, large rear tiered garden with astro-turf, summer house with hot tub included.<br />
Having been converted over the years to accommodate a growing family this property offers a wealth of accommodation including an annexe<br />
style extension and additional features which lends itself perfectly to a forever home. Conveniently situated in a sought after area in Coulsdon,<br />
you are within walking distance of Woodmansterne Station, local bus routes, approximately a third of a mile to Chipstead Valley Primary<br />
School and other local primary and secondary schools.<br />
Internal viewing highly recommended. Call now to book your appointment.<br />
An attractively extended four bedroom semi detached family home boasting stunning views across Happy Valley and Farthing Downs.<br />
This beautiful property is offered to the market exclusively to Daniel Adams Estate Agents and comprises of downstairs: entrance porch and hallway, living come dining room with bi-fold doors on to a large raised decked area, kitchen, downstairs shower<br />
room and family room. Upstairs: 2 double bedrooms, 2 single bedrooms (one of which can also accommodate a double bed), bathroom and landing area.<br />
Outside, to the rear, there is a large tiered south facing garden with stunning views across the landscape. And, to the front, is a block paved driveway for two cars.<br />
Further enhancements to the property can be made with the current owners in receipt of planning permission for a large loft conversion comprising bedroom, dressing room, bathroom and storage available from Croydon Council.<br />
With light, fresh and modern influences throughout this property it is not one to be missed and an internal viewing is highly recommended.<br />
Bradmore Way is situated off Chaldon Way and Tollers Lane, and is within walking distance of local primary and secondary schools, parks and woodland, local shops and amenities and a local bus route. Coulsdon South Station is under 15 minutes walk<br />
from the property servicing London stations and Gatwick Airport.<br />
A well presented three bedroom semi detached property with garage and own driveway.<br />
and upstairs bathroom. Outside is a lovely rear garden with mature trees, shrubs, and lawn area, and front garden with garage and parking.<br />
open countryside whilst the motorway network can be accessed via junction 6 of the M25 at Godstone.<br />
delay viewing all this home and village lifestyle has to offer you and your family.<br />
Residents are subject to an annual fee which includes gym membership .<br />
Relax<br />
HOT<br />
Properties<br />
THIS<br />
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Furzefi eld Villas,Coulsdon<br />
If you are £339,950 thinking of<br />
selling or renting your<br />
property, please call us<br />
today to arrange<br />
a free valuation.<br />
No Onward Chain<br />
2 An Furzefield executive Villas, Cayton two Road, bedroom £339,950 two<br />
bathroom ground fl oor apartment with<br />
share of freehold and stunning views<br />
Netherne Lane,Coulsdon<br />
£399,950 Freehold<br />
13 Netherne Lane, Coulsdon Asking price £399,950<br />
with driveway and garden located in a<br />
Beautiful 3 bedroom older style property with driveway and garden located in a semi rural area in Coulsdon<br />
This modernised traditional cottage has been extended to provide spacious ground floor living space and benefits a fitted shaker<br />
over countryside and cricket pitch. modernised traditional cottage has<br />
(share of freehold is currently being been extended to provide spacious<br />
purchased, and will be included in ground fl oor living space and a fi tted<br />
the sale).<br />
shaker style extended kitchen.<br />
020 8763 8878<br />
Winifred Road,Coulsdon<br />
Daniel Adams Estate Agents<br />
based in the heart of Coulsdon<br />
offer you the hottest local<br />
No Onward Chain<br />
properties<br />
Beautiful 3 bedroom older style property<br />
semi rural area in Coulsdon. This<br />
style extended kitchen with vaulted ceiling and an extended lounge with real open fireplace.<br />
Accommodation Entrance porch, Entrance hallway, Family Kitchen, Dining room, Lounge, Ground floor modern bathroom with<br />
separate shower cubicle and tub. Upstairs 3 generous bedrooms. Outside a level rear garden walled to side with off road<br />
parking to front.<br />
Located at Netherne on the Hill and fringing the modern development this home offers semi rural living with walks and views<br />
across open countryside.<br />
Bradmore Way,Coulsdon<br />
sales@danieladamsestateagents.co.uk<br />
£585,000 Freehold<br />
£625,000 Freehold<br />
www.danieladamsestateagents.co.uk<br />
Bourne Lane,Caterham<br />
£450,000 Freehold<br />
A well presented three bedroom semi<br />
detached property with garage and<br />
own driveway. The property comprises,<br />
2 Bourne Lane, Caterham £450,000<br />
entrance hall, through lounge, dining<br />
This lovely property is offered to the market in generally good decorative order throughout, and an internal viewing is essential fully appreciate the open plan<br />
living style downstairs. The property comprises, entrance hall, through lounge, dining area (open plan), storage room, door garage, three bedrooms<br />
area (open plan), kitchen, storage<br />
Situated in Caterham on the Hill which offers local shopping facilities, including Tesco store at the Village, together with bus route, health centre, library,<br />
restaurants and pubs, whilst Caterham Valley has a wider range of shops, including two supermarkets and mainline station. The area is in close proximity to<br />
room, door to garage, three bedrooms<br />
and upstairs bathroom.<br />
Netherne Drive,Coulsdon<br />
£700,000 Freehold<br />
25 Winifred Road, Coulsdon<br />
Guide price £585,000<br />
An Impressive extended 5 bedroom<br />
family home with room to spare!<br />
This property comprises ample downstairs<br />
space including 5th bedroom.<br />
Outside; Gated driveway to front, large<br />
rear tiered garden with astro-turf,<br />
summer house with hot tub included.<br />
An attractively extended four bedroom<br />
semi detached family home boasting<br />
stunning views across Happy Valley.<br />
Downstairs: living/dining room with<br />
bi-fold doors on to a large raised<br />
decked 64 Bradmore Way, area, Coulsdon Upstairs: £625,000 2 double<br />
bedrooms, 2 single bedrooms.<br />
If you are thinking of selling or renting your property,<br />
please call us today to arrange a free valuation.<br />
020 8763 8878<br />
sales@danieladamsestateagents.co.uk<br />
www.danieladamsestateagents.co.uk<br />
No Onward Chain<br />
A spacious Four-Five bedroom semi<br />
detached property offering fl exible<br />
living accommodation. This property has<br />
been extended on the ground fl oor and<br />
loft area and offers larger than average<br />
accommodation. Asking price £700,000<br />
4 Netherne Drive, Coulsdon<br />
A quite unique Older style 4 bedroomed detached house - proudly sat overlooking the Green at Netherne on the Hill.<br />
This imposing home having been the subject of tasteful modernisation and extension now offers extensive living space across all floors and simply has to be viewed to be appreciated.<br />
READY TO SELL - NO FORWARD CHAIN- KEYS HELD CALL TO VIEW<br />
Accommodation:- Entrance hallway, Dining room, Lounge, Cloakroom, Kitchen, Utility room, large family room/3rd reception with Bi-fold doors to garden. Split level landing 4 double<br />
bedrooms, Master with Ensuite, Modern family bathroom. Outside Ample parking to front Detached garage, level garden with hot tub.<br />
Netherne on the Hill is located nearby to both Coulsdon Town Centre, Coulsdon South Br Station -with regular trains to London - and M25 access. Set in approximately 180 acres of<br />
land, Netherne on the Hill is a thriving new village and offers a delightful combination of countryside living and modern convenience. Local facilities include a village green with cricket<br />
pitch and pavilion, a tennis court and leisure club incorporating a swimming pool and gym exclusive to Netherne Village residents and based in the original St Lukes Church. Don't<br />
To advertise call Lucy on 01737 557888 or 07703 209292<br />
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LITTLE OAK<br />
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GARDEN CLEARANCE<br />
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It’s Not Always<br />
Good To Be<br />
Green<br />
Water is great in a garden and<br />
whether you have a large pond, a<br />
formal pool, a miniature pond in<br />
a half barrel or a self-contained<br />
fountain or other water feature, the<br />
chances are that from time to time<br />
you will have been frustrated by<br />
the fact that the water turns green:<br />
the so-called ‘pea-soup’ effect!<br />
Generally, this will be due to one<br />
of many different types of algae<br />
infestation, and this problem tends<br />
to get much worse during warmer<br />
weather. Sometimes it completely<br />
ruins the appearance of the water<br />
feature and on other occasions it<br />
is just a passing phase, but what<br />
should you do about it?<br />
Blanket weed is so called because<br />
the long filaments of algae tangle<br />
up together, making a mass that<br />
resembles a dense green blanket.<br />
The easiest way to remove this<br />
once it has taken hold is to simply<br />
pull or rake it out. Over large areas<br />
a rake is worthwhile, providing you<br />
can avoid bringing the pond plants<br />
with it. Alternatively, use a stick or<br />
bamboo cane that you twirl into the<br />
mass of algae (rather as you would<br />
load spaghetti onto a fork) and then<br />
compost it down in your compost<br />
bin.<br />
Surface floating pond weeds such<br />
as duckweed, which looks like lots<br />
of very tiny oval leaves floating on<br />
the water’s surface, can be a real<br />
nightmare too. Sometimes it is<br />
impossible to work out how it got<br />
there, but I think it is often brought<br />
in on new plants or simply on the<br />
feet of birds or other creatures as<br />
they come to the pond to drink. It<br />
builds up very rapidly, soon forming<br />
a bright green layer on the surface<br />
and the best control for this is to<br />
regularly scrape the weed off using<br />
a good-sized kitchen sieve. Again<br />
it can be composted, but do make<br />
sure that you remove every scrap<br />
of it from your pond or it will soon<br />
be back.<br />
Where possible, try to avoid the<br />
build-up of algae by creating<br />
your pond carefully and taking<br />
precautions with what you grow<br />
and keep in it. Avoid making a new<br />
pond in a very sunny position, as<br />
lots of sunlight increases the algal<br />
growth and makes the problem<br />
worse. Bear in mind, however, that<br />
a pond situated too close to a large<br />
tree will soon become clogged by<br />
leaves over the autumn months!<br />
You should also make sure that the<br />
pond is as deep as possible: shallow<br />
water is much more inclined to<br />
develop algal problems than a pond<br />
which has deeper water. If you want<br />
fish that’s fine, but avoid putting too<br />
many fish in a pond as their excreta<br />
raises the nitrogen level in the water<br />
and this encourages algae. It really<br />
helps if you grow plenty of surface<br />
floating plants – water lilies are a<br />
wonderful solution, as they help to<br />
shade the water’s surface and so are<br />
particularly useful if the pond is in a<br />
fairly sunny site.<br />
I’d also suggest that with a new or<br />
existing pond, you go down to your<br />
local garden centre or pond plant<br />
supplier and ask for a selection of<br />
oxygenating plants. Some of these<br />
float in bundles in the water, others<br />
can be grown in containers, and all<br />
of them help to raise the level of<br />
oxygen in the pond and so decrease<br />
the problem with algae.<br />
Installing something which moves<br />
the water around, such as a spout<br />
or fountain, will help to reduce the<br />
amount of algae because it also<br />
oxygenates the water, but do bear<br />
in mind that water lilies do not like<br />
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water that is in motion.<br />
It is important not to give up on<br />
a pond too quickly – if you keep<br />
changing the water in an attempt<br />
to keep it clear, the pond never<br />
gets the chances to create its own<br />
natural balance and the situation<br />
will not get better. Try to be patient<br />
and usually, provided you try all the<br />
above, the pond will eventually sort<br />
itself out and you can enjoy seeing<br />
clear water again.<br />
You can consider using various<br />
proprietary physical and chemical<br />
controls for algae, but always make<br />
sure that the one you have chosen<br />
is suitable for your size and type of<br />
pond and that it can be used safely<br />
where wildlife or your pond fish are<br />
living.<br />
The much-loved method of using<br />
barley straw to clear algae in ponds<br />
does work, but it is essential that<br />
you have straw taken from barley<br />
and no other cereal crop. If you<br />
can get hold of this, cram some<br />
of it into something like an old<br />
pair of tights and submerge in the<br />
water by weighing them down with<br />
several bricks. Alternatively, you<br />
can buy pads of barley straw, in<br />
some instances mixed with lavender<br />
stalks, and these will help to do the<br />
job for you.<br />
Visit Pippa’s website www.<br />
pippagreenwood.com for her<br />
‘Winter thru’ Spring Collection’ of<br />
gorgeous UK-grown garden-ready<br />
vegetable plants ready for delivery<br />
in September. You’ll also find many<br />
gardening items including growing<br />
frames, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders,<br />
raised bed kits, Nemaslug and other<br />
nematode controls, copper tape,<br />
pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books<br />
and lots more besides.
Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA no. 00056014<br />
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If you are in pain, we are at hand<br />
This month we bring you our top tips for keeping fit and healthy<br />
on holiday:<br />
Best foot forward – always wear appropriate footwear.<br />
Flip flops are great for round the pool but not for sightseeing<br />
All change – stand, walk and stretch every hour on long plane,<br />
train and car journeys<br />
Exercise some caution – to avoid headaches and cramps keep<br />
hydrated if you’re planning physical activity in hot weather<br />
Wishing you all Happy and Healthy Holidays<br />
180 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, <strong>CR5</strong> 2NF<br />
info@surreyphysiotherapy.co.uk<br />
0208 660 8070<br />
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NEW to Coulsdon!<br />
Come along to enjoy a specialist Chinese Tea and a snack<br />
Let us introduce you to our Tea Culture and Chinese Culture<br />
Tea Menu<br />
Flower tea £3<br />
Fruit tea £3<br />
Blooming flower tea £10<br />
Green tea<br />
West Lake Longjing Tea £7<br />
Green Bamboo Snake £7<br />
White tea<br />
Shou mee £4<br />
White peony £7<br />
Oolong tea<br />
Tie Guanyin £8<br />
Da Hongpao £8<br />
Black tea<br />
Jin Junmei £8<br />
Pu’er<br />
Three years age £4<br />
Five years age £7<br />
Xiaoqing orange £8<br />
Fourteen years age £15<br />
COURSES AVAILABLE (Booking Required)<br />
Chinese Culture Class for Kids<br />
Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm £30<br />
Gongfu Tea Experience<br />
Class for Adults<br />
Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm £40<br />
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE please call<br />
07446 122636 - Emi<br />
07727 237555 - Eddie<br />
&<br />
Chinese Traditional Poetry Class for Kids<br />
Thursday 4:00pm - 5:00pm £30<br />
Sushi Class<br />
Sunday 10:30am - 12:00pm<br />
Adults £20 • Kids £10<br />
www.uktculture.com<br />
31 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon <strong>CR5</strong> 2RB<br />
= BFF<br />
NEW: Tea & Sushi = BFF!<br />
Authentic Sushi fresly prepared by our sushi chef.<br />
Eat in or Takeaway<br />
Set Boxes, Salads & Sides available<br />
Fish Box £16.50<br />
Veg Box £12.80<br />
Assorted Nigri Box £16.00<br />
Assorted Maki Box £7.50<br />
Mini Outside Out Roll Box £11.50<br />
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Computer Training and Support Specialists<br />
that come to you!<br />
We can visit your home, workplace or you can<br />
come to us for one2one computer training.<br />
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File & folder management<br />
Access<br />
Internet & Email<br />
DTP<br />
We can also<br />
Web Design and virus removal troubleshoot your<br />
Ipad<br />
issues and help with<br />
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recommendations for<br />
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The number of hours you need is up to you!<br />
CALL JUDY: 01883 346516<br />
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Franchising opportunities available<br />
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COUL S D O N – SURREY – UK<br />
Home based salon opened in<br />
Coulsdon with Free on street parking<br />
Mobile hairdressing offered in the surrounding area<br />
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Senior Stylist offering a large range<br />
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All the benefits of a salon in the<br />
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JULY 26, 27, 28, 29<br />
AUGUST 1, 2, 3, 4, 5<br />
All performances start at 7.45pm<br />
TICKETS £10 CONCESSIONS £7<br />
BOX OFFICE<br />
www.twcoulsdon.org.uk<br />
boxoffice@twcoulsdon.org.uk<br />
07709 266 728<br />
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Good evening.<br />
This is the BBC Light Programme. It's now 6.45<br />
and time for the next thrilling episode of<br />
‘Dick Barton - Special Agent!’<br />
When Dick Barton, ‘Boy’s Own’ adventurer,<br />
all-English hero and teatime wireless star is asked<br />
by MI5 to track down a missing wealthy socialite,<br />
little does he realise the devilish web of intrigue<br />
he’s about to become entangled in. Before you can<br />
say ‘I say, that’s not cricket!’, Barton and his two<br />
sidekicks Jock and Snowy find themselves caught<br />
up in a fiendish foreign plot against the British<br />
Empire that takes them from darkest Africa to<br />
even darker Penge, involving gormless goons,<br />
femme fatales and Spam TM !<br />
And<br />
This affectionate spoof of the classic radio show is<br />
an all-new, fun-filled comedy-thriller, chock-full of<br />
songs, surprises and stiff upper lip!<br />
Audience seating is strictly on a first come, first served<br />
basis and on grass, so come early and bring a blanket or<br />
your own chair to sit on if you want a comfy seat and a<br />
good view. But please don’t bring high-backed chairs –<br />
they’ll stop the people behind you seeing the<br />
show! And remember, it can get cold at the end of the<br />
evening, even in the middle of summer<br />
(it is England after all), so please bring warm clothing,<br />
rugs, and so on - just in case.<br />
A barbecue and outdoor bar will be available from<br />
7.00pm on performance nights.<br />
Please note: This production includes a number of<br />
double entendres and rather racy gags which<br />
some parents might consider unsuitable for<br />
younger children. We think they'd<br />
probably go over the head of most little'uns -<br />
but you have been warned!<br />
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A walk in the woods, a day of fun, or a<br />
weeks holiday ~ your dog becomes part<br />
of our family !<br />
BiFold Doors<br />
Composite Doors<br />
Wooden Doors & Windows<br />
UPVC Doors & Windows<br />
Patio Doors<br />
‘A’ Rated double glazed units<br />
Free Quotations/Fully Insured<br />
Call Karen 07958 14010 Year 10 Year Warranty<br />
Double or single glazed repairs<br />
Broken or misted sealed units<br />
Broken hinges and handles<br />
Patio Doors<br />
Cat Flaps<br />
Conservatory Roofs<br />
Burglary Repairs<br />
**24hr Boarding Up Service**<br />
Stoneyfield Road, Old Coulsdon<br />
email : atlasglass-croydon@hotmail.co.uk<br />
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Eco Electrical Services Ltd are<br />
your local electricians. I started<br />
this company to give a truly<br />
different experience .<br />
To ensure we are the best in<br />
the business we operate under<br />
a 5 point ethos designed to give<br />
you a fantastic experience:<br />
1. We give the best customer<br />
service possible<br />
2. We put safety of our clients<br />
first<br />
3. We are innovative & partner<br />
with you<br />
4. We are economical<br />
5. We are Eco Friendly<br />
Based in Coulsdon, we offer a<br />
full range of electrical services<br />
throughout London and the<br />
South East.<br />
We can provide you with an<br />
electrician for that one off job<br />
whether at home, in the office<br />
or social, industrial<br />
environments.<br />
APPROVED INSTALLER<br />
As fully qualified NAPIT<br />
registered (NICEIC equivalent),<br />
and on the government<br />
competent electrical persons<br />
register, we are professional<br />
electricians and always ready<br />
to help. We are Safe Contractor<br />
accredited and all our<br />
tradesmen are regularly<br />
"enhanced DBS checked" so we<br />
can work in schools, sheltered<br />
accommodation and other<br />
environments requiring<br />
disclosure.<br />
Electrical work is an important<br />
and often expensive part of any<br />
home renovation project - so<br />
why leave it to your builder or<br />
unregistered electrician? By<br />
using eco-Electrical Services you<br />
can ensure that peace of mind<br />
is maintained, with exemplary<br />
standards that compliment your<br />
lifestyle. Eco will partner with<br />
you to provide ideas, advice and<br />
guidance. Whether it is just a<br />
rewire, a fuse box change or<br />
smart heater controls, maybe<br />
LED lighting design or even a<br />
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• Large choice of doors, worktops,<br />
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• UK’s leading kitchen facelift expert<br />
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Visit our showroom:<br />
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WARWICK PROPERTY<br />
MAINTENANCE<br />
<strong>147</strong> Brighton Road, Coulsdon,<br />
Surrey, <strong>CR5</strong> 2NJ.<br />
T: 020 8660 1072<br />
M: 07947 343271<br />
E: amoore@warwickestates.org.uk<br />
Garden Clearance • Waste Removal • Painting and Decorating<br />
Gutter Cleaning • Window Cleaning Carpet Cleaning • Pressure Washing<br />
Graffiti Removal • House Clearances • Drain Unblocking • House Cleaning<br />
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This is Barry the Lurcher who was collected by Furry<br />
Friends Animal Rescue (UK) on 14th July <strong>2017</strong>.<br />
Barry had been abandoned in a phone box in Coulsdon,<br />
Surrey and was found by a local ladies daughter (well<br />
spotted!). She was directed to us when local services<br />
could not help.<br />
Barry went straight to the emergency vets and was given<br />
strong pain relief and diagnosed with a badly broken<br />
shoulder caused by blunt force trauma (probable car<br />
accident).<br />
He had old healing injuries where he would have scraped<br />
along the road and the vet said that he had probably been<br />
left for 1 - 2 weeks without seeing a vet and when he<br />
finally collapsed, they dumped him.<br />
The following day Barry travelled to the vet for a potential<br />
emergency amputation, but after 24 hours on a drip, he<br />
surprised us all by hobbling about.<br />
Xrays were sent to an osteo specialist who confirmed that<br />
VERY luckily for Barry, he would heal naturally given time<br />
and tlc.<br />
Bleeding to the lungs was also picked up which will also<br />
heal over time, but was causing slightly laboured breathing.<br />
Barry was castrated whilst he was under anaesthetic<br />
as we did not want to put him under again any time soon.<br />
Barry is being kindly<br />
fostered by a lady<br />
who has adopted a<br />
lurcher from us in the<br />
past and will stay<br />
there until he is well.<br />
We are not planning<br />
any potential new<br />
homes just yet as he<br />
has a long road for<br />
recovery to go.<br />
Barry highlights how<br />
important getting<br />
medical attention for<br />
your pets is. Serious<br />
incidents such as car<br />
accidents cause<br />
serious internal<br />
damage. It is vital that your pet sees the vet or that you<br />
seek help.<br />
There are vets locally who do help with low cost vet<br />
treatment for those on benefits.<br />
Owning a pet is an expensive commitment. They are<br />
completely reliant on you for their wellbeing.<br />
Furry Friends Animal Rescue (Surrey) 0208 407 1080 / 07973 569371<br />
email : adrs@aol.com www.furryfriendsrescue.co.uk<br />
WE NEED A HOME TOGETHER!<br />
This month, Animal Protection Trust is looking for a special<br />
home for best pals, Robbie and Comet.<br />
The two-year-old mongrels are both affectionate, fun dogs<br />
that enjoy being together and are also happy in the company<br />
of other dogs. They are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.<br />
If you can offer Robbie and Comet a loving home<br />
and give them the time and the care they need please call<br />
Jacqueline on 01293 782356.<br />
For further information about Animal Protection Trust, and the<br />
dogs and cats in its care, please visit the website:<br />
www.animalprotectiontrust.org.uk. For Animal Protection<br />
Trust’s Lost and Found Register, contact 01293 553935.<br />
Animal Protection Trust is a registered charity, formed in<br />
1984. All the work carried out by the Trust is voluntary – noone<br />
is paid. Volunteers come from all walks of life but have<br />
one thing in common – the desire to help animals in need.<br />
The charity does not charge for its services or its animals and<br />
continues to be supported by public donations.<br />
Robbie & Comet<br />
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To book your place on our Open Morning tours or for any admission queries please contact Mrs Benians on 01737 551161<br />
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VACANCIES<br />
Full or part time Optometrist<br />
and a Saturday Surrey Opticians, Optical an Assistant<br />
ATCHY, RED, SORE OR IRRITATED EYES?<br />
ptoms<br />
141 Brighton Rd, Coulsdon <strong>CR5</strong> 2NJ<br />
independent at our busy Optometrists Clinic’s<br />
To express your in interest Coulsdon in either has launched of the vacancies a above,<br />
please email your<br />
new<br />
CV<br />
specialist<br />
to nishimaini@btinternet.com<br />
eye care<br />
or drop<br />
service, TEAR CLINIC.<br />
AFFORDABLY<br />
your CV into any of our practices.<br />
FABULOUS!<br />
The TEAR CLINIC provides<br />
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and treatment for ocular<br />
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Surrey Opticians are an independent Optometrists<br />
We look forward to styling you!<br />
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s today on 020 8660 7343 to find out more about<br />
EAR CLINIC and book your first consultation.<br />
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Wallington Green SM6 7NY<br />
Tel: 020 8647 8992<br />
116 Woodcote Rd<br />
Wallington SM6 0LY<br />
Tel: 020 8647 3644<br />
141 Brighton Rd<br />
Coulsdon <strong>CR5</strong> 2NJ<br />
Tel: 020 8660 7343<br />
157 High Street<br />
Banstead SM7 2NT<br />
Tel: 01737 850349<br />
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‘Restaurant of the Year 2016’ Les Routiers<br />
‘Best Restaurant in Surrey 2016’ Muddy Stilettos<br />
‘Certificate of Excellence 2016’ Tripadvisor<br />
‘Hotel of the Year <strong>2017</strong>’ Les Routiers<br />
2 for 1<br />
FRIDAY 5-COURSE*<br />
*Friday Evenings Set Menu<br />
*Menu changes weekly<br />
*Normally £65 pp<br />
*Valid until 01/09/17<br />
2 for 1<br />
SUMMER MENU<br />
3-course PRIX FIXE*<br />
*Tues-Thurs DINNER in AUG*<br />
*Normally £39.50pp<br />
*Must book in advance<br />
Mention THIS ADVERT when Booking<br />
Chez Vous Rooms<br />
We have 8 guest rooms all<br />
with en-suite, modern décor,<br />
clean and comfortable.<br />
Ideal for business<br />
or leisure stays!<br />
from just £60 per night<br />
AUGUST<br />
Lunch offer<br />
3-Course<br />
Menu du Jour<br />
£17.95*<br />
*Tues-Fri LUNCH only<br />
01883 620451 | www.chezvous.co.uk | 432 Limpsfield Road, Warlingham CR6 9LA<br />
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Maiden Maintenance<br />
is dedicated to providing the highest<br />
service and customer satisfaction.<br />
No job is too<br />
big or too<br />
small<br />
I am a female qualified plumber<br />
and property maintainer.<br />
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Jet Lag and Joy Lag: How to Recover from Your Holiday<br />
We look forward to holidays as a<br />
chance to relax and revitalise<br />
ourselves. So why do we sometimes<br />
feel exhausted and<br />
miserable when we return – and<br />
how can we stop it happening?<br />
JET LAG<br />
What exactly is jet lag?<br />
Jet lag is a term for symptoms<br />
caused by travel to a different timezone,<br />
which can disrupt your ‘body<br />
clock’ - your natural,<br />
circadian rhythm. This influences<br />
your sleep, eating and toileting<br />
patterns as well as digestion,<br />
temperature and blood pressure.<br />
Jet lag symptoms include changed<br />
bowel habits, tiredness, headache,<br />
anxiety, confusion and nausea.<br />
Their severity usually increases<br />
with age but primarily depends on<br />
how many time zones you cross.<br />
One or two? No problem. Three to<br />
six? You’ll feel the effects. Seven to<br />
twelve? You may need a few days<br />
to fully adapt, particularly when<br />
travelling east; ‘west is best, east<br />
is a beast’, probably because it’s<br />
easier to adapt to a longer day and<br />
delay sleep than make yourself<br />
sleep after a shorter day.<br />
Reducing Jet Lag<br />
Jet lag can be inconvenient at the<br />
start of your holiday, but it’s not<br />
usually a problem because you’re<br />
on holiday. When you return,<br />
though, you may not have long to<br />
adapt before you’re back at work<br />
and in your usual routine.<br />
While you can’t prevent jet lag,<br />
there are ways to help reduce its<br />
effects.<br />
• If possible, start gradually<br />
changing your routine several<br />
days before departure so that<br />
it’s closer to that of the new time<br />
zone.<br />
•Ensure you’re well-rested and<br />
hydrated before and during your<br />
flight.<br />
• Nap on the plane if night time will<br />
be a long time away when you<br />
arrive (or if it will be dawn). If you<br />
want to stay awake, keep active<br />
(this is recommended for long<br />
flights anyway, to reduce the risk<br />
of Deep Vein Thrombosis).<br />
• Avoid alcohol, which will<br />
dehydrate you and may increase<br />
jet lag symptoms. Remember that<br />
caffeinated drinks (e.g. tea, coffee<br />
and cola) may keep you awake.<br />
• When you arrive, adjust your day<br />
to the new time immediately<br />
rather than working up to it<br />
gradually. If you can, resist<br />
napping on arrival unless it’s<br />
night time.<br />
• While the NHS recommends<br />
going outside soon after arrival if<br />
it’s daylight, Dr Idzikowski,<br />
director of Edinburgh Sleep<br />
Centre, recommends using the<br />
calculator he created to tell you<br />
when to seek out or avoid daylight<br />
to reset your bodyclock, at<br />
www.ba.com/jetlag.<br />
Of course, you could always break<br />
your trip with a stopover or only<br />
holiday in countries with similar<br />
time zones: Western Europe,<br />
Greenland, Ghana – or parts of<br />
Antarctica.<br />
JOY LAG (POST-HOLIDAY BLUES<br />
AND EXHAUSTION)<br />
It’s not uncommon to get back<br />
from your holiday and feel glum<br />
and exhausted. The weather is<br />
often more miserable at home and<br />
there’s no holiday to look forward<br />
to anymore.<br />
The thought of returning to your<br />
work and responsibilities (particularly<br />
if you’re not happy with them)<br />
can be daunting – as can that huge<br />
pile of holiday laundry. If you left<br />
in a rush and have been away for a<br />
while, your house may look untidy<br />
and dusty, making it hard to relax.<br />
Perhaps you overdid it on holiday,<br />
too, packing in too many activities<br />
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and trips, not getting enough sleep<br />
and overindulging in alcohol and<br />
unhealthy foods.<br />
Reducing Joy Lag<br />
These tips can’t make your<br />
overjoyed to return from holiday<br />
– they’re not magic! But they will<br />
help to reduce your joy lag.<br />
Before your holiday, try to pack<br />
gradually. For instance, if there’s<br />
only a week before your holiday<br />
and you have more than a week’s<br />
worth of socks and underwear,<br />
grab a suitcase and pack those<br />
spares now. Avoiding last minute<br />
panics, such as turning the house<br />
upside down for passports and<br />
sunglasses, should prevent you<br />
coming back to a mess. If you can<br />
afford it, book a treat to look<br />
forward to a few weeks post-holiday.<br />
Ensure you have easy meals in<br />
stock for your return and if you can,<br />
book a day or two off after your<br />
holiday to adjust.<br />
During your holiday, ensure you<br />
don’t cram every moment with<br />
trips or organised activities.<br />
Everyone needs time to chill.<br />
Shortlist trips, check the weather<br />
forecast and any special events and<br />
then plan the best days to venture<br />
elsewhere. Reserve the other days<br />
for relaxation, games or a gentle<br />
walk to a local park, beach or<br />
restaurant. If you can, try to make<br />
the journey home as fun and<br />
relaxing as possible. Perhaps you<br />
could break your journey at a<br />
restaurant, or even a hotel – doing<br />
the final run home on a full holiday<br />
breakfast.<br />
After your holiday, be kind to<br />
yourself. Cook easy meals or, if you<br />
can afford it, treat yourself to a<br />
meal out or a takeaway.<br />
Conversely, though, head for the<br />
washing machine as soon as you’re<br />
in the door and put a load in to<br />
wash. It will only take a minute or<br />
two and you’ll know you’ve made a<br />
start. Put suitcases out of sight until<br />
they’re empty.<br />
Here’s wishing you reduced jet<br />
lag, reduced joy lag and Happy<br />
Holidays!
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Career Advice from Experts : Part Three<br />
Writing the perfect Cover Letter<br />
On average, employers spend 30 seconds<br />
looking at covering letters so you need to entice<br />
the employer to want to know more about you,<br />
to want to read your CV and to invite you for<br />
interview.<br />
Below shows a suggestion of how to organise<br />
your cover letter and what to include:<br />
Opening Paragraph<br />
Make it short, concise and state why you are<br />
writing. If someone has put you forward for this<br />
position, detail it here. Introduce yourself briefly<br />
to show that your application is relevant to<br />
the job vacancy. i.e. I have just graduated from<br />
Portsmouth University with a 2:1 in Mechanical<br />
Engineering and wish to apply for the Project<br />
Engineer position advertised in LocalJobFrog.<br />
co.uk<br />
Paragraphs 2-3<br />
Why should the employer choose you? Without<br />
duplicating your CV, outline briefly the skill<br />
set that you bring to the role, your academic<br />
qualifications and your experience to date that<br />
matches the job requirements. Ensure you<br />
cross-reference the skills required (detailed<br />
in the job advert) with the skills you possess.<br />
Personalise the application by suggesting how<br />
the company will benefit from having you as a<br />
member of their team.<br />
Food, Health And Hygiene<br />
For Your New Hamster<br />
Hamsters are very sensitive<br />
creatures, so when you bring<br />
home your new pet, it’s a good<br />
idea to leave them to settle in<br />
for a few days. They need to<br />
feel safe and secure, and not<br />
disturbing them too much will<br />
also help them become familiar<br />
with their new surroundings.<br />
Along with maintaining hygienic<br />
living conditions, diet plays<br />
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hamster’s day-to-day health, so<br />
what should you feed them?<br />
Best foods for your hamster<br />
Quality ready-mixed hamster<br />
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supermarkets, and are a simple<br />
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If you know the type of food<br />
they were given previously, it’s<br />
a good idea to carry on with<br />
the same regime to prevent<br />
upsetting their digestive<br />
system.<br />
Hamsters also enjoy fresh fruit<br />
and vegetables, but fruit<br />
should be given in<br />
tiny quantities as<br />
too much sugar can<br />
cause diabetes.<br />
A small piece of<br />
carrot, apple, or<br />
cucumber once or<br />
Closing paragraph<br />
Finish your cover letter with a request for action,<br />
requesting an interview with the employer e.g.<br />
‘I welcome the opportunity to discuss my<br />
experience in more detail.’ If you know the<br />
addressee, you can end the letter with ‘Yours<br />
sincerely’ or use ‘Yours faithfully’ if you don’t.<br />
Don’t forget to include an enclosures line at the<br />
bottom if you have enclosed anything with the<br />
letter, such as your CV.<br />
For more career advice from LocalJobFrog on<br />
Writing your CV, Preparing for interview, Writing<br />
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week with a safe disinfectant<br />
- more often in the area used<br />
as a toilet if they don’t have a<br />
litter tray. Hamster litter trays<br />
are very useful, particularly for<br />
smaller cages, and help your<br />
pet to stay clean. If you put a<br />
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back in the cage, they’ll also be<br />
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What a wonderful world<br />
We have been enjoying some brilliant weather<br />
and it gives us opportunity to enjoy the wealth of<br />
countryside around and about us. When visiting<br />
friends closer to London I am always struck with<br />
how claustrophobic is feels – and, comparatively,<br />
how open it is in Coulsdon.<br />
It’s the joy of being the ‘last outpost’ of Greater<br />
London in the south; that we are bordering the<br />
green and leafy Surrey countryside. Whether<br />
it is a stroll through Banstead Woods and the<br />
surrounding fields; or perhaps Farthing Downs<br />
opening out onto Happy Valley:<br />
We have many places to enjoy within a stone’s<br />
throw of the centre.<br />
I often have to remind myself to go and enjoy<br />
it – as it is all too easy to end up with tunnel<br />
vision – commuting between work and home,<br />
occasionally scurrying out on a scavenging mission<br />
for food!<br />
When I look at the beauty of the natural world I<br />
find my mind elevated. Above the hum-drum of<br />
the day-to-day, lifted and refreshed. I find space<br />
to breathe (both literally and metaphorically)<br />
and take stock of life.<br />
It is like a detox for my soul in many ways.<br />
Perhaps you find something similar.<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> CODEWORD<br />
Each letter in this puzzle is<br />
represented by a different<br />
number between 1 and 26.<br />
The codes for three letters are<br />
shown. Once you have filled<br />
these throughout the grid you<br />
can start guessing words and<br />
reveal other letters. As you find<br />
the letters enter them in the box<br />
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Why can the wonder of the created order<br />
have such a profound effect on me I wonder? I<br />
believe this is because I am experiencing what<br />
in theological circles is called the General Grace<br />
of God. God is the creator and sustainer of all<br />
things (quite the mechanism for creation is of<br />
less concern to me) and those things that we see<br />
as beautiful have been provided for our benefit<br />
in kindness by our loving God. They are available<br />
to all and designed to point us in God’s direction<br />
– that we might wonder; be awestruck, amazed.<br />
Why would God choose to do this? Why not<br />
create a world of cold beauty-less efficiency?<br />
Partly because God is good – but also because<br />
He wants us to respond to Him – to find Him and<br />
to know and love Him.<br />
Have a blessed month.<br />
Peter Russell<br />
Prayer for Coulsdon & Old Coulsdon exists to<br />
encourage Christians to pray for the town and<br />
its residents. If you are interested in praying<br />
with us you are warmly invited to join us for<br />
one of our prayer gatherings (which last an<br />
hour) on:<br />
Tuesday 29th <strong>August</strong><br />
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Treasurer Andrew Carver proposed the Society’s<br />
July debate, ‘Prisoners and the unemployed<br />
should undertake useful community<br />
employment.’ He started by reminding the floor<br />
that community sentences are an alternative<br />
to custodial ones for crimes such as damaging<br />
property, minor theft, assault, benefit fraud.<br />
Prisoners given a community sentence must<br />
complete specified work – e.g., litter clearance,<br />
graffiti removal, redecorating public buildings<br />
– as ‘community payback’, acknowledging their<br />
debt to society and connecting offenders with<br />
victims. A range of one-to-one or group training<br />
programmes focus on anger management,<br />
substance and alcohol abuse, domestic violence<br />
and sex offences. Community work is unpaid<br />
and is not an easy option, involving between 40<br />
and 300 hours, with embargos on certain social<br />
activities, a curfew, an electronic tag and other<br />
restrictions.<br />
How does community payback benefit society?<br />
In London, over 1 million hours are completed<br />
every year at a cost of £2,800 per person per<br />
year; our high prison population costs £36,250<br />
per person per annum.<br />
Moreover, a 36% reoffence rate with<br />
community sentencing compares very well<br />
with a 60% reconviction rate within 12 months,<br />
for custodial convictions. Nearly half (47%) of<br />
prisoners have no qualifications and 42% have<br />
been expelled from school. Of the 68% who were<br />
unemployed before conviction, 65% are<br />
reconvicted within 1 year of release.<br />
Andrew outlined the highly successful, local<br />
“Clink’ project, where prisoners receive<br />
comprehensive training in the catering and<br />
horticultural industries, allowing them access to<br />
viable employment on release. Andrew then<br />
discussed the unemployed. He said that 18 - 21<br />
year olds who have not found a job nor training<br />
placement in the past 6 months should not<br />
receive job seekers’ allowance, unless they<br />
agree to start an apprenticeship or community<br />
work; community work should consist of at<br />
least 30 hours per week, rewarded with a youth<br />
allowance, (from Day 1 of their benefits’ claim)<br />
and 10 hours’ job searching per week. In an aim<br />
to reduce welfare dependency and benefit fraud,<br />
the Government is planning to make community<br />
work compulsory for the long-term unemployed,<br />
freezing the allowance for non-compliance.<br />
Andrew said that the unemployed should give<br />
something back to the taxpaying public, by<br />
undertaking important community work. They<br />
should help themselves by experiencing the<br />
workplace again, and thus becoming a more<br />
attractive proposition for potential employers.<br />
Opposer Richard Mascall opened with the<br />
memoirs of former Chief Inspector of Prisons,<br />
David Ramsbotham. He quoted the case of<br />
‘John’, a 27-year old ‘revolving door’ offender,<br />
with serious family, mental health and<br />
educational problems. It is difficult to help the<br />
many prisoners like John to stay out of prison.<br />
But the 56% of prisoners who do not re-offend<br />
have three important advantages: a home,<br />
stable relationships, and a job. So why did<br />
Michael Howard close the last hostels attached<br />
to inner-city prisons, when many newly-released<br />
prisoners have nowhere to go? What about<br />
jobs? Companies like Accenture and Ricoh have<br />
signed up to a ‘Ban the Box’ scheme, which<br />
removes the ‘previous conviction’ tick box on<br />
job application forms. However, how does<br />
prison equip inmates for work? Prison inspectors<br />
reported that work experience for prisoners<br />
(e.g., sweeping floors) is ‘mundane, repetitive<br />
and unrelated to resettlement objectives’. The<br />
best alternatives are Resettlement Prisons and<br />
Release on Temporary Licence (RoTL), offering<br />
prisoners outside employment before release;<br />
although 99.92% of RoTLs were successful, just<br />
1 in 4 Resettlement Prisons offered useful RoTLs.<br />
Poor funding means that, of more than 5,000<br />
prisoners released every year, only 335 have<br />
RoTL experience and nearly one third of adult<br />
male prisons had inadequate training facilities.<br />
Richard then discussed the employment of the<br />
unemployed. Both the Mandatory Work Activity<br />
and the Work Programme and Community<br />
Work Placements cost money and did not work.<br />
With an unemployment rate of under 5% (1.5<br />
million, with 0.9 million simply between jobs),<br />
do we need costly and ineffective support? Only<br />
368,000 people claim Job Seekers’ Allowance for<br />
more than 12 months; why give them unskilled<br />
labour instead of training and education?<br />
Forcing people to work would cost money for<br />
supervision and administration. The type of work<br />
offered would be that undertaken by minimum<br />
wage earners, who would then lose their jobs.<br />
Unscrupulous employers would benefit from a<br />
cheap workforce. Richard concluded that paid<br />
work for prisoners is useful, but we need to<br />
spend more on RoTLs and training, rather than<br />
‘community work’ of doubtful value. In 2014/15,<br />
welfare spending was £2388 million, with<br />
unemployment benefit about 1% of that.<br />
Scrapping unemployment benefit would save<br />
just 32p for every £1,000 of tax. Making the<br />
unemployed work is costly and of little value to<br />
them or to society.<br />
The motion was won by 9 votes to 1, although<br />
some members, agreeing with the principle of<br />
the debate, favoured the opposer’s doubt about<br />
the practicalities of it.<br />
The Society’s topical debate will take place at the<br />
Old Coulsdon Centre on September, at 8 p.m.;<br />
subject and speakers will be decided on during<br />
our <strong>August</strong> recess.<br />
All visitors welcome; for further details, contact<br />
Angela Applin on 020 8668 8558.<br />
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Old Coulsdon V<br />
Picture by Paul Guilfoyle<br />
Another successful year at the<br />
Old Coulsdon Village Fair <strong>2017</strong>.<br />
Many residents came along<br />
to support the event and a<br />
great time was had by all. With<br />
thanks to the organisers and<br />
attendees who made it a huge<br />
success.<br />
Here is a selection of pictures<br />
kindly provided by local<br />
residents.<br />
Nick Fentiman<br />
and Michael<br />
Seabrook<br />
Picture by Tony Sales<br />
Picture by Lena Fentiman<br />
Picture by Lena Fentiman<br />
Picture by Mark Cooper<br />
Picture by Lena Fentiman<br />
David Caddick has been manning the tombola stall for the Old Coulsdon Day Centre for at least 10 years<br />
now, with the money matched £for£ by Barclays Bank. This year, funds made were £715 so the Day Centre<br />
received £1430. This was made possible by the Rotary Club donating the wine- with thanks.<br />
Mike Rowan (Fair Chairman)<br />
Chris Philp (MP), Malcolm Newman<br />
(President), and wife Jeanette,<br />
Picture by Tony Sales<br />
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illage Fair <strong>2017</strong><br />
Picture by Mark Cooper<br />
Picture by Paul Guilfoyle<br />
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Picture by Paul Guilfoyle<br />
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High Days and…<br />
…Holidays. <strong>August</strong> has arrived. The radio and<br />
no doubt multiple streaming sites are pumping<br />
out playlists with suitably appropriate songs in<br />
celebration. (Actually, there are at least 29<br />
different songs called simply ‘Holiday’, from<br />
Madonna, Green Day and the Bee Gees to Dizzee<br />
Rascal, Happy Mondays and Vampire Weekend.)<br />
The schools are out and strangely for these<br />
usually rain-lashed shores, we’ve enjoyed for<br />
quite some while now an outbreak of sunshine<br />
and high temperatures that even recall, for<br />
some, the heatwave of 1976. What does this time<br />
mean to you? If you have no children yourself, or<br />
they’ve grown up and actually moved out (more<br />
of a rarity these days), then the traffic may be<br />
a little less during the rush hour but otherwise<br />
it’s probably not a lot of change. For those with<br />
children, especially the younger ones, it can be a<br />
challenge to keep them entertained or get them<br />
to entertain themselves. But for six weeks from<br />
mid-July to early September, every day will be a<br />
holiday for someone.<br />
This is a modern phenomenon. The word<br />
‘Holiday’ is a corruption of the two words ‘Holy<br />
Day’. And many years ago, when we were<br />
literally a God-fearing nation labouring under<br />
the yoke of feudalism, it would take the power<br />
of the Church to bring a halt to the usually<br />
back-breaking toil forced upon us by our Lords<br />
and masters. And freemen, working in either<br />
town or country to support themselves and and/<br />
or their family could hardly spare the time to<br />
down tools.<br />
It wasn’t until the industrial revolution in the<br />
18th Century, when vast numbers of people<br />
(including women, children, rural workers and<br />
immigrants) were drawn into the mills and<br />
factories, that the power of those people began<br />
to be harnessed and not simply to make the<br />
wheels of industry turn faster. Finally, gathered<br />
together and with a united cause, workers<br />
began to organise themselves. This wasn’t<br />
welcomed by the mill, pit and factory owners,<br />
who often regarded their workforce as little<br />
more than animals. Denied the seasonal breaks<br />
afforded them when they worked the land, a<br />
common practice began to develop, where the<br />
Monday after payday was ‘skipped’, sometimes<br />
the Tuesday too. So widespread was this that<br />
any attempt to penalise the offenders became<br />
pointless. So rather than challenge it, and under<br />
pressure from outlawed but still influential<br />
trade unions, industry finally regulated it. In 1871<br />
Parliament passed the Bank Holidays Act, giving<br />
England, Ireland and Wales four Bank Holidays -<br />
Easter Monday, Whit Monday, the first Monday<br />
in <strong>August</strong> and Boxing Day, to add to the existing<br />
holidays of Good Friday and Christmas Day.<br />
However, as we left the Victorian era, little<br />
changed. Only senior managers and factory<br />
supervisors were allowed paid leave in addition<br />
to Bank Holidays. In 1911 a now legal Trade Union<br />
Congress started to campaign for paid holidays,<br />
but there was significant resistance from both<br />
industry and the government. By 1936, the ILO<br />
(International Labour Organisation, a multinational<br />
group formed in the aftermath of World<br />
War I that is now part of the United Nations,<br />
and which the UK was a part of) put forward<br />
the proposal that all workers should be entitled<br />
to paid leave of at least six days once they had<br />
been employed for a year. The UK refused<br />
to implement it. Eventually, and again under<br />
pressure, the Holidays with Pay Act was passed<br />
in 1938 which gave a limited number of workers<br />
the right to five days paid holiday, but this fell<br />
far short of the two weeks for all that the unions<br />
had been championing.<br />
And this remained the stance from the UK<br />
government throughout the rest of the 20th<br />
Century. Despite pressure from the ILO, the<br />
United Nations and latterly the European Union,<br />
the powers that be at Westminster<br />
fundamentally opposed enshrining the rights of<br />
workers to paid holidays in law. In the 1970’s the<br />
recommendation from the various international<br />
groups was to move to three weeks holiday,<br />
and that increased to four weeks by the 1980’s.<br />
Britain did nothing. It preferred to let holidays<br />
be sorted by the various industries in collective<br />
bargaining with its employees which of course<br />
led to significant disparities in holiday<br />
entitlements. In 1993 the EU Working Time<br />
Directive stipulated that 4 weeks holiday be the<br />
standard holiday entitlement. The UK abstained<br />
and didn’t implement the ruling, and it was only<br />
five years later that finally Tony Blair’s Labour<br />
government put it into practice.<br />
So now we have four weeks statutory holiday<br />
and 8 Bank Holidays. Except for the selfemployed,<br />
the police, and the armed forces.<br />
Oh, and all the zero hour contractors out there.<br />
But what a fight it’s been to get here. Fought<br />
almost every step of the way by the people we<br />
elect to look after our interests. Is it any wonder<br />
that with all the EU laws about to be repealed<br />
and turned into UK ones, some people are<br />
worried that it’s not our interests that will be<br />
looked out for? Happy holidays everyone, but<br />
don’t take them for granted…<br />
Paul M Ford writes for GrayDorian –<br />
The Writing Bureau.<br />
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COULSDON LIBRARY<br />
It’s free to join the library and nearly everything is free to borrow.<br />
Adults and teens can borrow up to 25 items, children up to 15.<br />
We have free wifi, free use of PCs and access to the internet for<br />
up to two hours per day.<br />
Online at http://www.croydonlibraries.com/online-library/,<br />
library services are available 24/7, with a digital library of audio<br />
and e-books to download.<br />
Online Library | Croydon Libraries<br />
www.croydonlibraries.com<br />
For Children<br />
Rhymetime. Tuesdays 10-10.30am. Babies, toddlers and their adults.<br />
Wiggle and Jiggle. Thursdays 11-11.30am. Babies, toddlers and their adults.<br />
Craftytime. Fridays 3.45-4.30pm. 3-7 year olds and their adults.<br />
Rock & Rhyme. Saturdays 10-10.30am. Babies, toddlers and their adults.<br />
Storytime. Saturdays 3-4pm. 3-7 year olds and their adults.<br />
The Summer Reading Challenge for 4 – 11 year olds.<br />
Saturday 15th July to Saturday 16th September. They receive prizes including a medal and<br />
certificate for reading six library books and completing the challenge. It's FREE to take part!<br />
Explore Learning's Summer workshop. Tuesday 8th <strong>August</strong> 2.30-3.30pm. Learn descriptive words,<br />
rhymes and number facts. 4-7 years old. Free but booking essential.<br />
Children's Storyteller, Richard Neville’s here on Friday 11th <strong>August</strong> 11am-12pm.<br />
Turn your favourite animal into a character in a story. 6-11 year olds. Free but booking essential.<br />
8-12 year olds use the fun and interactive LEGO Education programmes, WeDo or StoryStarter.<br />
WeDo shows how to make models which can be programmed to move; creative stories can be<br />
inspired with StoryStrarter. £1.50 library members/£3.00 non-library members per session.<br />
Both in cash. Advanced booking required. Monday 7th & 21st <strong>August</strong>.<br />
Tuesdays 1st, 15th & 29th <strong>August</strong>. 4.00-5.00pm<br />
For Adults<br />
Mindful Colouring for Adults sessions will start in September.<br />
Adult Reading Group. Fourth Thursday of the month 7-8pm. 24th of <strong>August</strong>.<br />
Knit and Stitch group. 2nd and 4th Monday of every month 10.30am-12pm.<br />
Free one hour one-to-one IT help sessions on Saturdays between 11am and 2pm.<br />
Please contact Coulsdon Library to book.<br />
Opening Hours<br />
Monday 9am-6pm, Tuesday 9am-6pm, Thursday 9.30am-7pm, Friday 9am-6pm<br />
and Saturday 9am-5pm.<br />
Coulsdon Library at 167 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, <strong>CR5</strong> 2NH,<br />
Tel 020 3700 1007;<br />
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The duvet twitches, followed<br />
by footsteps on the bedroom<br />
floor and the creaking of a door:<br />
it’s four o’clock in the morning<br />
and your partner is on the move<br />
for the second time that night.<br />
Thanks to this interruption,<br />
you’re now wide awake, and as<br />
you lie there in the darkness,<br />
you wonder how to broach the<br />
subject of sleeping in separate<br />
beds...<br />
Most of us have experienced<br />
the irritation of being woken<br />
at night by a partner who is<br />
answering a call of nature,<br />
snoring loudly or thrashing<br />
around in a violent dream. If it’s<br />
a one-off event, the chances are<br />
you will simply roll over and go<br />
back to sleep, but if your sleep<br />
is disrupted on a regular basis,<br />
then you may feel compelled to<br />
take action.<br />
Most individuals need around<br />
eight hours’ sleep a night to<br />
function well, but this can vary<br />
from person to person. As a<br />
general rule, if you wake up<br />
feeling tired and have to catch<br />
up with a nap during the day,<br />
you’re probably not getting<br />
enough sleep. In the short<br />
term the symptoms of sleep<br />
deprivation can include memory<br />
loss, difficulty in concentrating<br />
and mood changes, but in the<br />
longer term lack of sleep can<br />
result in serious conditions such<br />
as obesity, heart disease and<br />
diabetes. In a recent survey,<br />
the Sleep Council found that<br />
women are far more likely to<br />
be disturbed by their partners<br />
than men, with 31% percent of<br />
female sleepers reporting sleep<br />
disruption, as opposed to 19% of<br />
males.<br />
While the health argument<br />
alone is enough to justify a<br />
conversation about separate<br />
Can Sleeping Apart Bring<br />
You Closer Together?<br />
beds, it’s a difficult topic to<br />
discuss face-to-face. If you’ve<br />
shared a bed for twenty or thirty<br />
years, it can feel like a betrayal<br />
to suggest you should sleep<br />
apart, which is why many light<br />
sleepers choose to put up with<br />
night-time disturbances rather<br />
than upset their partner.<br />
But if you’ve reached the end<br />
of your tether and are seriously<br />
considering the option of<br />
sleeping apart, there’s no need<br />
to feel alone. According to a<br />
2015 survey by the National<br />
Sleep Foundation, almost one in<br />
four of us now sleep in separate<br />
beds or bedrooms, and in a<br />
recent poll by silversurfers.com,<br />
84% of respondents aged 50+<br />
said they believed sharing a bed<br />
wasn’t essential for a happy<br />
relationship.<br />
After all, the Queen and Price<br />
Philip famously sleep apart. In a<br />
biography by Sally Bedell Smith,<br />
published in 2012, the Queen’s<br />
cousin Lady Pamela Hicks is<br />
quoted as saying: “In England,<br />
the upper class always have<br />
had separate bedrooms. You<br />
don’t want to be bothered with<br />
snoring or someone flinging<br />
a leg around. Then, when you<br />
are feeling cosy, you share your<br />
room sometimes. It is lovely to<br />
be able to choose.”<br />
So what are the options if you<br />
do decide to sleep separately?<br />
When the time came to replace<br />
an old double bed, Max and<br />
Celia Stoddart from Hampshire<br />
took the decision to replace<br />
it with twin beds. Celia says:<br />
“The idea came to us when we<br />
booked a week in a hotel. We’d<br />
reserved a room with a double<br />
bed but all they could offer us<br />
was a twin room. When we got<br />
home at the end of the week,<br />
we both agreed that we’d slept<br />
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better than we had done in<br />
years. It made sense to buy twin<br />
beds, as that means we can both<br />
be in the same room without<br />
cramping each other’s space.”<br />
Vihann Khan’s sleep apnoea<br />
meant his snoring kept wife<br />
Nazneen awake at night. While<br />
he was receiving treatment,<br />
Nazneen regularly escaped<br />
to a spare bed set up in their<br />
guest room. Although Vihann’s<br />
condition has now improved,<br />
Nazneen still uses the spare bed<br />
from time to time. She says: “At<br />
times when I can’t sleep, it helps<br />
to know I have somewhere to<br />
escape, where I won’t disturb<br />
Vihann if I’m restless. We always<br />
start out the night together, but<br />
he knows there’s a chance he’ll<br />
wake up alone in the morning.”<br />
Jill and Maurice McGiver from<br />
Renfrewshire were unhappy<br />
about the idea of sleeping apart,<br />
but both agreed that they would<br />
sleep better if they had more<br />
space. For them, investing in a<br />
kingsize bed was the solution.<br />
“We have an average-size<br />
bedroom and the bed now takes<br />
up most of the available space,”<br />
says Maurice, “but it has been<br />
worth the sacrifice to get a good<br />
night’s sleep. If you live in a<br />
small flat or a cottage, a kingsize<br />
bed may not work for you, but<br />
for us it’s been a lifesaver.”<br />
Although these couples have<br />
found different solutions to<br />
their sleeping problems, all<br />
three agree that the changes<br />
they have made have not<br />
only improved their health<br />
and wellbeing, but have also<br />
enhanced their relationships. So<br />
perhaps the idea that sleeping<br />
apart can bring you together<br />
isn’t so far-fetched after all!
Cake and<br />
Bake<br />
White Chocolate<br />
Filo Tarts<br />
Crisp and light pastry cases filled with a rich<br />
and creamy white chocolate mousse – these<br />
tarts are easy to make but look impressive.<br />
Double up the quantities if serving a crowd.<br />
Ingredients:<br />
• 25g unsalted butter, melted<br />
• 6-8 sheets filo pastry<br />
• 100g good quality white<br />
chocolate<br />
• 2 tbsp milk<br />
• 150ml double cream<br />
• Dark chocolate curls and<br />
cocoa, to decorate<br />
Makes 6<br />
Ready in 45 minutes, plus<br />
cooling and chilling<br />
TIP<br />
You can make the pastry cases<br />
a few hours in advance but only<br />
fill just before serving otherwise<br />
the pastry will go soggy.<br />
1. Preheat the oven to 190C, 170C fan, Gas Mark 5. Use<br />
a little of the melted butter to grease 6 holes of a 12-<br />
hole bun tray.<br />
2. Use a sharp knife to cut the pastry into 18cm x 10cm<br />
squares. Brush each square lightly with some of the<br />
remaining melted butter.<br />
3. Line each buttered hole with three of the squares,<br />
arranging each one at an angle so the corners form a<br />
star. Press gently into the holes.<br />
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the<br />
pastry is crisp and golden brown. Leave to cool in the<br />
tray.<br />
5. To make the white chocolate filling, break the<br />
chocolate into pieces and place in a heatproof bowl<br />
with the milk. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering<br />
water. Leave until the chocolate has melted then<br />
remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Cool for<br />
10 minutes.<br />
6. Pour the cream into a bowl and whip the cream until<br />
softly peaking. Gently fold in the cooled chocolate<br />
mixture and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.<br />
7. Gently spoon the chocolate cream between the filo<br />
pastry cases. Decorate with the dark chocolate curls<br />
and a dusting of cocoa powder. Serve within 1 hour<br />
of filling.<br />
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Motoring By<br />
James Baggott<br />
Paddleboarding in a Picanto<br />
To prove just how practical<br />
its new city car can be, Kia<br />
challenged James Baggott to<br />
tackle the Italian coast on a<br />
paddleboard.<br />
It’s all too easy to pigeonhole<br />
cars like the Kia Picanto as city<br />
centre shopping carts, fit for<br />
nothing more than a quick trip<br />
to the supermarket.<br />
While it might be true that<br />
the Korean car firm’s baby has<br />
traditionally been bought by<br />
grandparents and students,<br />
it’s an image the brand is<br />
desperately hoping it can shed.<br />
This is the third generation<br />
of Kia’s second bestselling UK<br />
car and with it comes more<br />
aggressive looks, a sharper<br />
driving style and clever<br />
technology aimed at helping<br />
it appeal to a far broader<br />
spectrum of buyers.<br />
Kia believes it can convince<br />
customers that while it might<br />
still be an easy and fun to<br />
drive little car, the new Picanto<br />
can still cope with the bigger<br />
adventures city dwellers might<br />
hanker for too. That’s why I<br />
find myself squeezed into a<br />
wet suit, dripping with sea<br />
water after a paddle-boarding<br />
adventure on the Italian<br />
coastline.<br />
To prove just how versatile<br />
its new Picanto can be, Kia<br />
has invited us to the Toscana<br />
coastline, crammed two blowup<br />
paddleboards, wet suits<br />
and a picnic in the back of one<br />
of their latest city cars and<br />
pointed us towards the coast.<br />
Costing from just £9,450, the<br />
Picanto now boasts more<br />
passenger and luggage space<br />
but with no overall increase<br />
in size over the previous<br />
model. The Koreans have<br />
managed that by increasing the<br />
wheelbase while at the same<br />
time reducing overhangs. That<br />
means inside there’s a 25 per<br />
cent increase in luggage space,<br />
topping 255 litres with the rear<br />
seats up and 1,010 litres with<br />
them down.<br />
That extra carrying capacity<br />
certainly comes in handy. The<br />
two giant paddleboards are<br />
easily swallowed in the boot,<br />
while overnight bags for two<br />
and accessories find a home<br />
too. In fact, it’s surprising just<br />
how much space there is left<br />
over.<br />
There’s a choice of engines<br />
in the new model. Our test<br />
vehicle – in ‘2’ specification<br />
– features the 1.0 litre 66bhp<br />
unit. But there’s also a 1.25<br />
litre 83bhp option and a 1.0<br />
litre turbocharged option. As<br />
fun as the latter sounds, even<br />
the lowest output unit hauls<br />
the city car along at a perfectly<br />
adequate rate (despite the<br />
addition of a lot of luggage)<br />
hitting 60mph in 13.8 seconds<br />
and a top speed of 100mph.<br />
What’s more it’ll do that<br />
while sipping fuel at a miserly<br />
64.2mpg rate on the combined<br />
cycle.<br />
Crossing the rich, lush<br />
green vine-covered Italian<br />
countryside near Grosseto as<br />
we attempt to find the beach,<br />
the Picanto’s light steering<br />
and peppy engine impresses,<br />
as does its ability to soak up<br />
potholes you’d fear would<br />
otherwise swallow it.<br />
As we approach the beach, the<br />
asphalt crumbles away and<br />
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the Picanto skips between<br />
giant holes littering the sandcovered<br />
track to the water.<br />
The beach at Grosseto is being<br />
battered by strong winds,<br />
whipping up a swell that’s<br />
enthralling kite surfers, but<br />
not particularly pleasing for<br />
paddleboarders. Thankfully a<br />
sheltered tributary that runs<br />
deep into the countryside<br />
offers far more tempting<br />
sheltered waters.<br />
After an hour on the lightly<br />
rippled river, we decide to<br />
embark on some impromptu<br />
surfing in the ravaging waves<br />
lashing the beach. Despite the<br />
clouds, it’s surprisingly warm<br />
beneath the white-capped<br />
surf as we fall time after time<br />
beneath the waves.<br />
While drying off in the<br />
supportive front seats of the<br />
Kia, there’s time to play with<br />
the kit. It’s functional not<br />
flashy inside, and despite<br />
the smaller screen for the<br />
multimedia system on this<br />
mid-range ‘2’, it still works well<br />
with your phone, streaming<br />
Spotify perfectly.<br />
There’s air conditioning,<br />
electric front and rear<br />
windows, heated door mirrors<br />
and a leather trimmed steering<br />
wheel to enjoy and that’s on<br />
top of the options standard<br />
across the range, which<br />
include remote central locking,<br />
USB and AUX ports, electronic<br />
stability control and automatic<br />
emergency braking.<br />
The latter was well<br />
demonstrated on our return<br />
trip, triggering when a sheep<br />
strayed into the middle of the<br />
road. The system automatically<br />
brakes for drivers to a<br />
complete stop when it senses<br />
a crash – in this case assisting<br />
to the point where the sheep<br />
narrowly avoided becoming<br />
another statistic.<br />
Kia has certainly moved its<br />
Picanto on in leaps and bounds<br />
from its predecessor. On the<br />
road it’s sharper to drive,<br />
quieter and more sporty<br />
than ever before. Its new<br />
technology – which on higher<br />
specification models even<br />
includes Apple CarPlay and<br />
Android Auto – is impressive,<br />
while it’s a comfortable car to<br />
spend time in. What’s more,<br />
it’s always satisfying to know<br />
that even though it’s a car<br />
unlikely to shed that blue rinse<br />
stereotype, if you are a more<br />
adventurous owner it can cope<br />
admirably with all the kit you’ll<br />
need to escape city life.<br />
Logos<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Logos Quiz<br />
1. The logo of the film studio Dreamworks features a boy sitting<br />
on a crescent moon doing what activity?<br />
2. Best known for its sportswear, which Italian clothing company<br />
has a logo that features the silhouettes of a man and woman<br />
sitting back to back against each other?<br />
3. Featuring on its logo, in what year was the company Guinness founded?<br />
4. A new lion logo for what was unveiled in February 2016, with many people<br />
saying that it resembled Mufasa from The Lion King?<br />
5. What type of animal is used as the logo of Bacardi?<br />
6. The logo for the beer brand McEwan’s was based on which famous painting<br />
by Frans Hals?<br />
7. How many dots in total feature on the domino that is used for the logo of<br />
Domino’s Pizza?<br />
8. In 2011, Iran threatened to boycott the 2012 London Olympics, saying the logo<br />
was racist as it spelt out a biblical name used to refer to the city of Jerusalem.<br />
What is this name?<br />
9. Which famous company has a logo featuring a twin-tailed siren, and caused<br />
controversy in 2006 when briefly reintroducing the original version of the logo<br />
where the siren’s breasts were visible?<br />
10. Which famous person from history was depicted sitting under an apple tree on<br />
the very first logo of the company Apple?<br />
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With the school summer holidays well and truly upon us, here are<br />
some ideas for entertaining the children during the summer break.<br />
Chislehurst Caves, near Bromley, Kent<br />
Miles of mystery beneath your feet.<br />
Lamp lit guided tours leave every hour on the hour, the first at 10am and the<br />
last at 4pm. Tours last 45-50 minutes. There is no need to book, just turn up.<br />
Free parking, gift shop & Café.<br />
See more at www.chislehurst-caves.co.uk Tel : 0208 467 3264<br />
Opening Times: Daily during school holidays 10.00am—4.00pm<br />
Entry fees: Adult rate - 16 to 60 - £6, Senior rate - over 60 - £4,<br />
Child rate - 3 to 15 - £4, Under 3’s FREE<br />
Distance to BR7 5NL - 15 miles<br />
Godstone Farm & Play Barn<br />
Award Winning Godstone Farm has so much to see and do this year, you<br />
won't want to be far away! Animal Antics, Dino Trail, Playbarn & Cafe,<br />
Tea Room, Gift Shop.<br />
See more at www.godstonefarm.co.uk Tel: 01883 742546<br />
Opening Times : Daily 10.00am - 6.00pm<br />
Entry Fees: Child 2-16 £8.90, Child under 2 £3.40,<br />
Child under 1—FREE Adult 16+ £8.90,<br />
Distance to RH9 8LX - 7.5 miles<br />
Tulleys Farm - Tully’s Maze Summer Fun<br />
Over 25 attractions & 4 miles of paths and fun. Farmhouse Kitchen &<br />
Hayrack, Big Daddy’s Ice Cream Van, Gift Shop. FREE Parking.<br />
See more at www.tulleysfarm.com Tel : 01342 718472<br />
Opening Times: Daily 10.00am - 6.00pm<br />
Entry Fees: Children 4 - 13yrs £10.00. Adults & 14 + £9.00<br />
Family of 4 £32.00, Toddlers 2 - 3yrs £8.00.<br />
Distance to RH10 4PD - 18 miles<br />
Bocketts Farm<br />
A working family farm set in the beautiful Surrey countryside.<br />
The combination of animals and play areas, inside and out, make our farm<br />
one of the South East's most popular all weather attractions..<br />
Full programme of events for the Summer Holidays.<br />
See more at www.bockettsfarm.co.uk Tel:01372 363764<br />
Opening Times : Everyday 10.00am - 5.30pm<br />
Entry Fees: Adults £10.50, Child 3-17yrs £ 10.95, Child 2yrs £9.20<br />
Senior Citizen £9.80, Disabled £8.20, Under 2yrs FREE<br />
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GO APE, Tilgate Park, Crawley<br />
Our adventure in Sussex can be enjoyed by all. Not only can<br />
the over 10’s enjoy our classic Tree Top Adventure, but anyone over 1 mtr can<br />
get off the ground and up in the trees with Tree Top Junior. It’s the latest Go Ape<br />
adventure to join the family tree aimed at junior Tarzans aged between<br />
6-12 years old. Already a firm family favourite, aspiring Tarzans and Janes can<br />
swing, leap and zip their way through the forest on an hour-long adventure.<br />
See more at www.goape.co.uk Tel: 0330 331 4987<br />
Opening times: Open Daily<br />
Fees vary depending on booking date see website for details<br />
Distance to RH10 5PQ - 17 miles<br />
British Wildlife Centre<br />
The finest collection of native wildlife in Britain: See over 40 different native<br />
species from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer. “It’s a REAL natural<br />
history lesson”. Coffee shop, Gift Shop, Picnic Areas, FREE Parking.<br />
See www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk Tel:01342 834658<br />
Opening Times: Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm See website for further details.<br />
Entry Fees: Adult £11.50, Child (3-15) £8.50, Senior Citizen £10.50.<br />
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) £37.00<br />
Distance to RH7 6LF - 13 miles<br />
Beaver Water World<br />
An animal rescue centre for Beavers, Deer, Racoons, Meerkats, Small Primates,<br />
Reptiles and Birds etc. We are not a petting zoo, but offer supervised handling<br />
sessions, parties, educational and walk & talk . We are only able to do all this with<br />
the aid of volunteers. If you haven't seen one of the beavers before you leave<br />
(they are quite shy). Please ask a keeper and we may be able to<br />
encourage one to come out and say hello !<br />
Open Daily 10am– 5pm 7 days a week. Tel: 01959 577747<br />
See more at www.beaverwaterworld.com<br />
Entry Fees: Adults £5.00 Children £4.00 Under 2 years FREE<br />
Distance to TN16 2JT - 12.5 miles<br />
Oxygen Freejumping<br />
Oxygen Freejumping, the UK's number one trampoline park is open in the<br />
Colonnades in Croydon! Come on down to experience one of the most fun filled<br />
trampoline parks we've ever designed and book a jump session today!<br />
See more at www.oxygenfreejumping.co.uk Tel: 020 3846 1386<br />
Opening Times 10.00am—10.00pm<br />
Fees vary depending on booking date see website for details<br />
Distance to CR0 4RQ - 6 miles<br />
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Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf<br />
Jurassic Encounter Mini Golf is beautifully landscaped and gives players the<br />
chance to putt past cascading waterfalls, over island greens, through prehistoric<br />
caves and even meet some Jurassic friends from the past!<br />
Costa Coffee shop on site.<br />
See more at: www.jurassicencounter.com Tel: 020 8949 9200<br />
Opening Times: Summer—9.00am-9.00pm<br />
Entry fees: (Monday—Friday) Adult £9.00 Child £7.00 Family Pass £28.00<br />
(second round same day half price)<br />
See website for further prices.<br />
Distance to KT3 4PH - 12 miles<br />
Hampton Court Palace<br />
Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in The London Borough of Richmond<br />
Upon Thames. The palace is open to the public and is a major tourist attraction<br />
easily reached by train. Attractions include the enormous maze, Magic Garden,<br />
the tennis courts and the huge grape vine.<br />
See more at www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace<br />
Tel: 0844 482 7799<br />
Opening Times: Monday—Sunday 10.00am-6.00pm<br />
Entry Fees: Adult £18.40 Child under 16 £9.20<br />
(Under 5 admitted free) Family 2 adults 3 children £45.40<br />
See website for online discounts.<br />
Distance to KT8 9AU - 16 miles<br />
Fishers Farm Park<br />
Fishers Adventure Farm Park is the award-winning family day out in Sussex<br />
offering a full day of entertainment for all ages. Indoor & outdoor play areas.<br />
Enjoy Events throughout the Summer Holidays<br />
See more at www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk Tel: 01403 700063<br />
Opening Times: 10.00am-5.00pm<br />
Entry Fees: Adult & Child £15.75 per person, Family £15.25<br />
Seniors and 2 year olds £13.75<br />
Distance to RH14 0EG - 35 miles<br />
Mayfield Lavender Farm, 1 Carshalton Road, Banstead<br />
A family run, 25 acre lavender farm , bug hunting. Café & shop , Lavender gifts<br />
for sale. Tractor Rides & Tours & Party Area.<br />
Tel: 07503 877707<br />
See more at www.mayfieldlavender.com<br />
Opening Times : Every day 9.00am—6.00pm<br />
Entry Fees : Pedestrians £1.00 per adult, under 16’s FREE , Parking £2<br />
Distance to SM7 3JA - 5 miles<br />
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Birdworld<br />
Join us for a great family day out! The 26 acre park is home to hundreds of<br />
unusual birds, and we also have a fabulous farm and Underwater World.<br />
Food can be purchased at Puddleducks & Safari Snacks<br />
See more at www.birdworld.co.uk Tel:01420 22992<br />
Opening Times: 10.00am-6.00pm<br />
Entry Fees: Adult £15.95 Child 3-6 £12.95 Child 7-15 £13.95 Family £49.95<br />
Concession £13.95<br />
Distance to GU10 4LD - 42 miles<br />
Bluebell Railway<br />
The station was built in 1882 by the London Brighton and South Cost<br />
Railway. The Bluebell Railway has restored this station in the style of the<br />
Brighton era in the 1880’s. There is a museum where you can explore the<br />
history of our railway from its beginnings in 1882. There is a shop and a<br />
picnic area and also restaurant facilities.<br />
See more at www.bluebell-railway.com Tel: 01825 720800.<br />
Opening Times: Please see website for timetables and prices.<br />
Distance to TN22 3QL - 31 miles<br />
Hever Castle<br />
Hever Castle is located in the village of Hever in Kent near<br />
Edenbridge. Now a Tourist attraction it draws its links to Anne Boleyn and<br />
Henry VIII. New adventure playground opening end of July. Stunning<br />
gardens and a beautiful lake with plenty of areas to picnic in.<br />
See more at www.hevercastle.co.uk Tel: 01732 865224<br />
Opening Times: Grounds open 10.30am - 6.00pm<br />
Castle open 12.00pm-5.00pm<br />
Entry Fees: Adult £16.90 Child 5-15 £9.50 Senior £14.70<br />
Family Ticket £44.50 Student £14.20<br />
Distance to TN8 7NG - 19 miles<br />
Groombridge Place<br />
Discover the beautiful award-winning gardens and the forest with its giant<br />
swings, zip wires and Crusoe’s World.. Lots of Summer Holiday activities to<br />
be enjoyed. Visit The Raptor Centre - Birds of prey. Eat in The Restaurant<br />
and Coffee Bar and visit the shop.<br />
See more at www.groombridgeplace.com Tel: 01892 861444<br />
Opening Times: 10.00am-5.30pm<br />
Entry Fees: Adult £12.95 Child 3-12 £9.45 Family Ticket £35.95<br />
Distance to TN3 9QG - 34 miles<br />
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Vivien's "Show Off" shows that<br />
you can make your own work<br />
of art using time, skill and some<br />
photographic software. "I<br />
cropped the image to make a<br />
letterbox concentrating on the<br />
fisherman and boat. Then I lowered<br />
the distant mountain range<br />
for a better composition effect<br />
and made the sky white.<br />
I removed any unnecessary<br />
detail (water ripples, detail in<br />
the net etc) leaving just the<br />
mountain tops and a faint line<br />
for the horizon. Finally I applied<br />
an "Artistic/Watercolour" filter."<br />
Fortunately it worked.....<br />
During summer recess we meet informally each Tuesday<br />
evening in a local pub so why not come along for chat?<br />
We meet each Tuesday evening (Sep 16th to June 7.45pm for<br />
8pm) in Cameron Hall, Canons Hill, Old Coulsdon.<br />
Visitors £5 (refunded on joining).<br />
Visit oldcoulsdoncameraclub.org.uk, see us on facebook<br />
or contact lynda@oldcoulsdoncameraclub.org.uk<br />
Bird’s Eye View, <strong>August</strong><br />
By John Birkett, RSPB Croydon Local<br />
Group<br />
Do you have a garden? If so, do you know<br />
how important it can be for wildlife? In the UK<br />
private gardens cover over 3½ times the total<br />
area of RSPB reserves. This means that the<br />
small tract of land you control can make<br />
a difference in the greater scheme of things.<br />
You can help to give nature a home. And a<br />
garden for wildlife does not mean having a<br />
wild garden. Indeed, overgrown gardens may<br />
have less wildlife than ones we might like to<br />
visit to admire their colourful borders and<br />
large variety of plants. Think what you might<br />
like in your own garden. Flowers giving a riot<br />
of colour from spring to autumn will attract<br />
a range of pollinators. Trees and shrubs,<br />
especially those that bear berries in autumn<br />
will provide food for birds. A pond, even a<br />
small one, could be quickly occupied by<br />
amphibians and dragonflies. Close cut lawns<br />
may not be havens of wildlife, but why not<br />
leave an area of longer grass that could<br />
become a mini meadow.<br />
It also about how gardens are managed. You<br />
could use lots of ant killer, but a Green Woodpecker<br />
is a good natural alternative. Likewise,<br />
instead of slug and snail killer, how about a<br />
Song Thrush? A log pile in an out of the way<br />
corner of the garden can provide a home for<br />
many creatures.<br />
You can contribute to saving wildlife by<br />
looking after your tiny part of planet Earth.<br />
To find out more about the RSPB Croydon<br />
Local Group please see our website -<br />
http://www.rspb.org.uk/groups/croydon/<br />
For information on recent bird sightings in<br />
Croydon go to the Croydon Birders website<br />
- http://croydon-birders.wikia.com/wiki/Latest_News<br />
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<strong>CR5</strong> Just for Fun Crossword<br />
Across<br />
7. Improve (6)<br />
8. Picked (6)<br />
9. Assists (4)<br />
10. Obstinate (8)<br />
11. Happier (7)<br />
13. Joint (5)<br />
15. Higher than (5)<br />
17. Searched (7)<br />
20. Keeps you dry (8)<br />
21. Musical instrument (4)<br />
22. Alcove (6)<br />
23. Star sign (6)<br />
Down<br />
1. Long for (6)<br />
2. Enemies (4)<br />
3. Broken (7)<br />
4. Clean thoroughly (5)<br />
5. Merges (8)<br />
6. Fuel (6)<br />
12. Went backward (8)<br />
14. Organise (7)<br />
16. Abundant (6)<br />
18. Consuming (6)<br />
19. Nearby (5)<br />
21. Light (4)<br />
Logos Quiz Answers from p81<br />
1. Fishing, 2. Kappa, 3. 1759, 4. The English Premier League,<br />
5. A bat, 6. The Laughing Cavalier, 7. 3, 8. Zion, 9. Starbucks,<br />
10. Isaac Newton (referring to his theories on gravity<br />
inspired by a falling apple)<br />
Codeword Answers from page 64<br />
CROSSWORD Answers from above:<br />
Across: 7 Reform, 8 Chosen, 9 Aids, 10 Stubborn,<br />
11 Merrier, 13 Ankle, 15 Above,17 Frisked, 20 Umbrella,<br />
21 Lute, 22 Recess, 23 Gemini.<br />
Down: 1 Desire, 2 Foes, 3 Smashed, 4 Scrub, 5 Combines,<br />
6 Petrol, 12 Reversed, 14 Arrange, 16 Bumper, 18 Eating,<br />
19 Close, 21 Lamp.<br />
KIDS- Henry Hedgehog Answers from p86:<br />
There are 19 guitars, 12 hats, 60 people,<br />
16 microphones & 4 tambourines.<br />
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<strong>CR5</strong> Trip Down Memory Lane<br />
Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon appears on one of Mr Powell’s postcards from the mid<br />
1930’s with neat hedges and fences near Rickman Hill. The road is strangely empty but<br />
an open top bus can be seen in the distance<br />
Are you interested in local history? Then why not join the Bourne Society.<br />
Apply to : J Hurrion, 7 The Towers, Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8 5YL www.bourne-society.org.uk<br />
Standard Deviation – Katherine Heiny<br />
Graham’s second wife, Audra, is warm,<br />
sociable and always ready to throw<br />
herself headlong into any situation. The<br />
total opposite of his first wife, Elspeth,<br />
in fact. So when Elspeth unexpectedly<br />
comes back into Graham’s life, he finds<br />
himself wondering how on earth he could<br />
have fallen in love with two such different<br />
women, and whether he’s ended up with<br />
the right one. If you like quirky<br />
characters, wry humour and reflections<br />
on the absurdities of everyday life, this<br />
book is for you.<br />
Palace of Curiosities – Rosie Garland<br />
Abel and Eve are not like other people.<br />
Abel’s body heals itself. He has no idea<br />
how old he is, but his fractured memories<br />
suggest he’s been alive for a very long<br />
time. Eve – the Lion Girl – is covered<br />
from head to toe in golden hair. Together<br />
they are the two main attractions in a<br />
show featuring extraordinary people. Set<br />
in Victorian England, this is a beautiful<br />
tale of humanity and what it means<br />
to be ‘different’ in a world that prizes<br />
convention.<br />
Lazy Days<br />
Whether you’re stretching out on a sun lounger, or just<br />
grabbing an hour’s peace and quiet in your garden, a good<br />
book is a summer essential in our opinion.<br />
Reservoir 13 – Jon McGregor<br />
A teenage girl goes missing while on<br />
holiday in an English village. Seasons<br />
come and go and life goes on, but<br />
the girl’s mysterious disappearance<br />
continues to affect village life. Some<br />
people dream of finding her alive, others<br />
of discovering her body. This is not a<br />
crime novel, more a glimpse into human<br />
nature. There are a lot of characters, and<br />
you get to know each one as they go<br />
about their daily lives. It’s a quiet book,<br />
but it certainly draws you in.<br />
100% Real – Sam Talbot<br />
If you’re looking for inspiration for<br />
healthy, tasty summer recipes, this book<br />
could be just what you need. While its<br />
focus is on clean eating, it’s not just<br />
about chia seeds and green tea. Recipes<br />
include White Fish Curry, Jerk Chicken,<br />
and Dark Chocolate Soufflé with Rum<br />
Cream. Recipes are accompanied by<br />
full page photos, and are, on the whole,<br />
easy to follow. From light lunches and<br />
snacks to dishes to impress friends,<br />
you’ll find yourself reaching for this<br />
cookery book time and time again.<br />
Once in a Blue Moon Lodge – Lorna<br />
Landvik<br />
A warm, comfortable kind of story with<br />
great characters, first loves, old flames<br />
and family dynamics. Once in a Blue<br />
Moon Lodge follows a family over two<br />
decades – Nora, her mother Patty Jane<br />
and her grandmother Ione. It’s the<br />
sequel to Patty Jane’s House of Curl,<br />
but works as a stand-alone novel.<br />
There is a large cast of characters, and<br />
the timeline is hard to follow at times, as<br />
it jumps from past to present. It’s a very<br />
enjoyable beach read though.<br />
The Trouble with Goats and Sheep –<br />
Joanna Cannon<br />
It’s 1976 and 10 year old Grace’s<br />
neighbour, Mrs Creasy, has gone<br />
missing. With her best friend Tilly in tow,<br />
Grace sets out to solve the mystery.<br />
It soon becomes apparent that the<br />
community is hiding plenty of secrets,<br />
some of which go back almost a<br />
decade. Grace comes across as rather<br />
naive for her age at times, but she’s very<br />
likeable. A funny, easy read that makes<br />
waiting at the airport more bearable.<br />
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What’s On in the Community<br />
FREE page for local charities and non-profit making organisations<br />
Affected by cancer?<br />
The South East Cancer Help Centre is a<br />
charity that over the last 25 years has<br />
helped thousands of people affected by<br />
cancer.<br />
Come and talk to us and explore<br />
the ways we may be able to help you<br />
whether it be through information,<br />
counselling or the wide range of<br />
complementary therapies we offer.<br />
Talk to us,<br />
we’re here to help.<br />
Call 020 8668 0974 for more information<br />
or visit www.sechc.org.uk<br />
Our facilities have local NHS recognition<br />
and provide a friendly, supportive<br />
environment with only one purpose –<br />
to help you cope.<br />
2 Purley Road (Tesco Development), Purley, Surrey CR8 2HA. Registered Charity No.1011509<br />
Welcomes lively over 40's<br />
to social events including<br />
barbeques, theatre, walks,<br />
meals etc.<br />
New members evening – 1st<br />
Thursday of the month at 9pm<br />
Contact:<br />
Linda 020 8668 1382,<br />
Glenn 020 656 9007,<br />
Shirley 020 8651 5835.<br />
email: info@companyclub.co.uk<br />
www.companyclub.co.uk<br />
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Friends of Marlpit Lane Bowling Green<br />
Looking to occupy the children over the summer and keep them<br />
away from computers and Ipads and to provide some exercise.<br />
Why not give Bowling or Putting a try ?<br />
We are open to the public<br />
membership not required.<br />
Fees : Includes equipment.<br />
£3.00 per peson, £2.00 under 16<br />
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult<br />
All Players must have flat shoes<br />
18 hole mini-golf. For more information on :<br />
£2 adult, £1 child<br />
Includes<br />
equipment.<br />
Playing , Helping or Making a Donation.<br />
Contact : 07532 233159<br />
Marlpit Lane Bowling Green<br />
To advertise call Lucy on 01737 557888 or 07703 209292<br />
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OLD COULSDON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH<br />
Invites you to our<br />
1st Coulsdon Scout Group<br />
Fourth Drive, <strong>CR5</strong> 2YP<br />
Scouting for boys and girls 6-14 yrs<br />
Beavers for boys and girls 6-8 yrs<br />
INFO: alastair51@talktalk.net<br />
Cubs 8-10½ yrs<br />
Scouts 10½ - 14 yrs<br />
INFO: rodjbavin@yahoo.co.uk<br />
View Croydon District Newsletter on:<br />
www.croydonscouting.org.uk<br />
Hall Hire Available: contact emma@ccfworld.com<br />
SUPPER EVENING<br />
Saturday 9th September <strong>2017</strong><br />
Doors open: 5.30pm<br />
Supper and Entertainment from 6pm<br />
Cost: £18pp [cheques payable to OCCC]<br />
Seating is limited so to ensure<br />
your place please book early:<br />
Bookings through: Jane East,<br />
336 Coulsdon Road Old Coulsdon <strong>CR5</strong>1EB<br />
Tel: 01737 556131<br />
STAYING PUT<br />
• Are you a private homeowner? • Are you concerned about repairs<br />
and/or adaptations? • Are you concerned about the cost?<br />
If the answer is yes and you would like more information, we can help…<br />
COMPUTER TRAINING<br />
PC, Laptop, Tablet (iPad & Android)<br />
Staying Put (Croydon Council)<br />
Help to live in own home<br />
Family Law Advice (Free)<br />
(Streeter Marshall)<br />
Advice Services Croydon (ASC)<br />
& Age UK Croydon (Free)<br />
Legal & Will Advice (Free)<br />
(Streeter Marshall)<br />
Nail Cutting<br />
(Age UK Croydon)<br />
Tax Help for Older People (Free)<br />
Health Check (Free)<br />
(Age UK Croydon) All ages welcome<br />
By appointment<br />
(tailored to your specific needs)<br />
Mondays (By appointment)<br />
Between 10.30 am -11.30 am<br />
Monday 14 th (By appointment)<br />
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm<br />
Tuesdays (By appointment)<br />
10.00 am – 12.00 noon<br />
Wednesdays (By appointment)<br />
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm<br />
Wednesday 9 th , 16 th , 23 rd 30 th<br />
& every Thursday (By appointment)<br />
10.30 am – 12.30 pm<br />
Mondays (By appointment )<br />
10.30 am – 12:00 noon<br />
Tuesday 1st (Drop in or by<br />
appointment)<br />
12 noon -2pm<br />
Some services by appointment/referral and others drop in surgeries<br />
Centre Opens Monday to Friday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm<br />
………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………<br />
Open Mondays -……..<br />
Fridays 10am - 2pm<br />
24 High Street, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2AA<br />
020 8668 4189<br />
info@purleycrosscentre.org<br />
www.purleycrosscentre.org<br />
Provided by<br />
Old Coulsdon Community<br />
Friendship Club<br />
Meetings: 2.00pm for 2.30p.m<br />
Venue: The Cameron Hall<br />
Old Coulsdon Congregational Church<br />
Canons Hill, Old Coulsdon<br />
All welcome<br />
Contact: Joan Dixon<br />
Tel. 01737 851467<br />
Feeling like a friendly chat?<br />
A warm welcome awaits you on:<br />
No meeting in <strong>August</strong><br />
Wednesday 13th September<br />
(2 for 2.30 pm)<br />
Talk by Gordon Gillett<br />
about St Katharine’s Hospice<br />
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What’s On in the Community<br />
FREE page for local charities and non-profit making organisations<br />
Coulsdon Floral Arrangement Group<br />
Fun & Friendship with Flowers<br />
Sit back and enjoy watching beautiful<br />
flower arrangements<br />
by an expert demonstrator<br />
Meetings held at The Cameron Hall,<br />
Canons Hill,Old Coulsdon<br />
Come along for a visit (£5.00) and see<br />
what we are all about<br />
At 7.00pm for 7.30pm<br />
First Wednesday of the Month<br />
Except January & <strong>August</strong><br />
Chairman - Chris Sawer 01737 554815<br />
Honorary Secretary<br />
Ann Nicholson 020 8656 7388<br />
The RSPB Croydon<br />
Local Group<br />
Monthly Illustrated Wildlife Talks in<br />
South Croydon<br />
Whitgift Sports Club, Croham Manor Road -<br />
off Croham Road, South Croydon, CR2 7BG<br />
Second Monday of each month, 2pm and again at 8pm.<br />
Admission £4.00. Everyone is welcome, not just RSPB<br />
members.<br />
Free refreshments. A selection of RSPB goods, nuts &<br />
seeds are on sale.<br />
Parking limited on site but free in adjacent roads.<br />
64 & 433 buses stop nearby in Croham Road.<br />
Monday <strong>August</strong> 14th <strong>2017</strong>: The Group’s<br />
General Meeting (afternoon) and AGM<br />
(evening) will be preceded by a talk ‘Waterside<br />
Birds’ given by John Birkett of the Group’s<br />
Environment Committee. It will include many<br />
waterbirds that are rarely (if ever) encountered<br />
in Croydon, and is an example of the type of<br />
talk we give to outside organisations<br />
For more information contact John Davis<br />
on 020-8640 4578<br />
or see www.rspb.org.uk/groups/croydon<br />
Note: on request we give illustrated bird talks to local<br />
organisations.<br />
COULSDON SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB<br />
Coulsdon Community Centre,<br />
Chipstead Valley Road<br />
www.coulsdoncommunitycentre.co.uk<br />
Coulsdon Networking Club<br />
Launched in 2016 Coulsdon Networking Club has<br />
been a great success.<br />
The club is about local businesses coming together<br />
over a coffee and a pastry once a month and<br />
exchanging business ideas, helping each other and<br />
of course giving referrals.<br />
We meet in I Calabresi on Chipstead Valley Road at<br />
9.30am every third Tuesday of the month. Please<br />
join our Facebook group or follow us on Twitter.<br />
Regular attenders will get publicity via both of these.<br />
Please feel free to come along and join us.<br />
We have several vacancies for Short<br />
Mat Indoor Bowls.<br />
No experience necessary<br />
Gentle exercise with a friendly group<br />
Flat shoes required<br />
Mondays 12–2pm /Thursdays 2-4pm<br />
Contact 020 8668 2841 for info<br />
Coulsdon Networking Club<br />
@CNetworkingclub<br />
To advertise call Lucy on 01737 557888 or 07703 209292<br />
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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, COULSDON<br />
Contact us: standrewsoffice@yahoo.com<br />
2 nd Tuesday of every month<br />
2pm – 4pm<br />
& fun quizzes and entertainment<br />
for a modest donation<br />
Holy Communion at 1.30pm<br />
Hold the dates<br />
Saturday 9 th September – 6.30 to 9.30pm<br />
African-Caribbean family fun evening<br />
Saturday 7 October from 11am<br />
Autumn Fair fun, shopping, food, games<br />
Saturday 25 th & 26 th November<br />
Parish PANTO - “Cinderella Coulsdon!”<br />
3 rd Tuesday of every month<br />
3.30 – 5.30 pm<br />
in the Church Hall<br />
Messy Church is for all ages.<br />
You get to be creative, learn about<br />
God & the bible, and eat a yummy<br />
meal together.<br />
Everyone is welcome &<br />
it’s totally FREE!!<br />
HALL AVAILABLE FOR RENT<br />
Spacious, well appointed, kitchen and<br />
servery, cutlery, dishes, furniture and<br />
parking, competitive rates<br />
Contact: hall.lettings@standrews.coulsdon.net<br />
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Players Required<br />
U18’s (Yr 12 & 13)<br />
Our Autumn Fairwill be held on<br />
September 24th <strong>2017</strong><br />
Stalls are available for £30.<br />
If you would like to book a space<br />
please call 020 8643 7764.<br />
The Diamond Centre for Disabled<br />
Riders<br />
Woodmansterne Road, Carshalton, SM5 4DT<br />
www.diamondcentre.org.uk<br />
For further information<br />
please contact:<br />
Paul Marsh Tel: 07752 082398<br />
Email: afcwalcountians@sky.com<br />
Venue<br />
Walcountians Sports Club<br />
Carshalton Road<br />
Woodmansterne<br />
Surrey<br />
SM7 3HU<br />
AFC Walcountians are a FA Charter Standard Club and have<br />
teams from Under 7 through to Under 18 playing in either<br />
the Surrey Youth League or the Epsom & Ewell Youth League.<br />
We are part of Walcountians Sports Club<br />
with superb facilities throughout.<br />
Come and be part of a friendly family orientated club which<br />
prides itself on providing football opportunities for all<br />
in a safe and friendly environment<br />
www.afcwalcountians.co.uk Follow us on @AFCWofficial<br />
Feeling Depleted? At a low ebb?<br />
Need a boost?<br />
Try Energy Healing with The Healing Trust in<br />
Old Coulsdon!<br />
SAFE, GENTLE, RELAXING and EFFECTIVE<br />
Can help with Physical, Mental and Emotional<br />
Challenges<br />
Mondays 2:00PM TO 3:00PM<br />
at THE HEATH ROOM<br />
Old Coulsdon Congregational Church,<br />
Old Coulsdon<br />
6PM – 7:30PM one Wednesday a month<br />
at Old Coulsdon Centre for the Retired,<br />
Grange Park,Coulsdon Road, Old Coulsdon,<br />
14th June; 12th July; 16th <strong>August</strong>; 13th Sept; 11th<br />
October; 1st November <strong>2017</strong><br />
For more details please phone: 01883 342064<br />
or find us on Facebook: Caterham & Old Coulsdon<br />
Healing Centre<br />
All Healers are members of the NFSH and abide by<br />
a strict Code of Conduct<br />
(Registered Charity No: 1094702)<br />
To advertise call Lucy on 01737 557888 or 07703 209292<br />
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AMBLES & INTEREST VISITS<br />
Coordinator: Barbara Raven<br />
01737 552 911 / 07517 375 784<br />
(DOP – Drop off Point)<br />
Friday 11th <strong>August</strong>. Islington Squares & Gardens<br />
- about 4 miles with DOPs. We shall explore some<br />
of Islington's many and varied squares and other<br />
green spaces. The 18th century village of<br />
Islington was a hub of dairy farming, supplying<br />
much of London's milk. LUNCH: pub, café or<br />
picnic. Meet at East Croydon station 09.45.<br />
Leader: Carole [C]. Tel: 020 8668 1268.<br />
Thursday 24th <strong>August</strong>. Stratford and West Ham<br />
amble – 3 miles with DOP. A circular amble from<br />
Stratford, looking at points of interest in the<br />
area of West Ham. LUNCH: café or picnic. Meet<br />
at East Croydon station at 10.00. Leader: Ann<br />
Turnor. Tel: 01737 552455.<br />
Coffee mornings - every 2nd Monday morning in<br />
the month (11am) at Croydon Clocktower Café<br />
- 14th <strong>August</strong>, 11th September and 9th October.<br />
Come along and have a chat, and learn more<br />
about our club<br />
Kenley Valley WI<br />
Have a lot of FUN !<br />
Why not come along and join us for a<br />
friendly meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of<br />
every month, make new friends, enjoy<br />
listening to speakers with a difference, or<br />
try your hand at different skills.<br />
Some of our activities include quizzes,<br />
lunches, dinners, outings, theatre trips, a<br />
drama group,<br />
book club, scrabble group and craft group.<br />
Get outdoors<br />
Learn new skills<br />
We meet at Kenley Memorial Hall,<br />
Godstone Road, Kenley CR8 5AB at 7.30pm<br />
Make new friends<br />
Contact : Sonya Dyer<br />
sonyadyer@blueyonder.co.uk<br />
Mondays<br />
6.15 to 7.45 pm<br />
Try new things<br />
Tel : 01737—553004<br />
Text : 07900—281949<br />
24th PURLEY SCOUT GROUP : Rear of Hillars Heath Road, Coulsdon <strong>CR5</strong> 2JP<br />
For further information call Pauline on<br />
020 8660 3810<br />
or email Pauline.odonnell@tiscali.co.uk<br />
There’s more than meets the eye at Kenley<br />
Valley WI !<br />
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Old Coulsdon W I<br />
Women Involved<br />
We are a friendly group of ladies who meet<br />
monthly to socialise, learn and have fun.<br />
Interesting speakers, quizzes, parties<br />
Christmas and summer, lunch club, walking,<br />
drama, outings, book club and crafts are all<br />
on offer.<br />
Why not join us on the second Monday of<br />
every month at 1.45 for 2.00 pm at<br />
The Cameron Hall,<br />
Old Coulsdon Congregational Church,<br />
Old Coulsdon, Surrey<br />
(Entrance via Canon’s Hill).<br />
For more information ring 01737 554815<br />
email oldcoulsdonwi@gmail.com<br />
visit www.OCWI.btck.co.uk<br />
Old Coulsdon WI<br />
South West London Law Centres<br />
(SWLLC) is an independent registered<br />
charity providing specialised legal advice<br />
and assistance to people who could not<br />
otherwise afford access to justice.<br />
If you need legal advice contact us on<br />
020 8767 2777<br />
or visit www.swllc.org<br />
We cover a range of areas of law including:<br />
IMMIGRATION & ASYLUM<br />
HOUSING<br />
DEBT<br />
COMMUNITY CARE<br />
PUBLIC LAW<br />
EMPLOYMENT<br />
WELFARE BENEFITS<br />
We also run free evening advice clinics<br />
throughout the week.<br />
Tollers Estate residents Action Group are<br />
looking for donations.<br />
Thank you<br />
Clothes Banks and Toy exchange—any<br />
items suitable for all ages in good condition<br />
Gardening Workshops — gardening<br />
equipment, soil, compost, bark, logs,<br />
seeds, flowers<br />
Food growing —bulbs, seeds, trees,<br />
cuttings, netting<br />
Sarah: 07891375570 or<br />
Kaysen@puraaura.org<br />
TollersEstateResidentsActionGroup<br />
To advertise call Lucy on 01737 557888 or 07703 209292<br />
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS<br />
•Accountancy/Finance<br />
LJ Accounting 6<br />
Tax Data 38<br />
•Aerials / Satellite<br />
Communitech 52<br />
•Architectural Services<br />
Jameson Architectural Services 22<br />
•Blinds/Curtains<br />
JT Blinds 65<br />
Mobile Curtain Studio 44<br />
Surrey Group 41<br />
•Building Services<br />
Caterham Scaffolding 36<br />
MJ Building Services 69<br />
SN Building Services 36<br />
STL Building Services 42<br />
•Care Services<br />
Right Care For You 37<br />
•Carpentry<br />
Ben Saunders Carpentry 46<br />
S F Carpentry 49<br />
•Carpets/Flooring<br />
Carpets 4U 3<br />
CSL T/A Coulsdon Flooring Co 27<br />
Janes Flooring 59<br />
•Cleaning<br />
Brite N Breezy 60<br />
Ovenu 60<br />
Surrey Carpet Care 70<br />
•Computer Services<br />
Computer Solutions 18<br />
Fahy Consultancy 62<br />
Plum Planet Computer Tuition 23<br />
•Driving Tuition<br />
SLD Driver Training 6<br />
•DVD<br />
Carlton Video 67<br />
•Education & Tuition<br />
Hartbeeps for the under 5’s 46<br />
Oasis Academy Coulsdon 33<br />
Roger Graham Piano Tuition 68<br />
•Electrical/Electrician/Supplies<br />
Eco-Electrical 28<br />
Michael Steele Electrician 15<br />
RAFF Electrical 14<br />
Surrey Electrical Services 55<br />
Wandle Electrical Services 68<br />
Watt Electrical Services 45<br />
•Estate Agents<br />
Daniel Adams 1/11<br />
Frost Property 7<br />
John Brown 100<br />
•Gardening Services<br />
Absolute Gardens 31<br />
Aralia Tree Services 57<br />
Brighter Shade of Green 61<br />
CJ Gardening 12<br />
Croydon Decking Co. 61<br />
Daisy Garden 39<br />
Emsworth Tree Care 38<br />
Expertrees 20<br />
Gaskells Gardens 41<br />
Lawnmaster 70<br />
Little Oak Treecare 15<br />
Manor Gardens 51<br />
•Health, Hair & Beauty<br />
Coulsdon Opticians 34<br />
Foot Health Centre 50<br />
Hair by Rachel 23<br />
Jane Naylor-Maury Osteopath 67<br />
Mobile Nails by Tamsin 73<br />
Old Coulsdon Osteopathic Clinic 58<br />
Reactive Beauty 59<br />
Relax Therapy 57<br />
Surrey Physiotherapy 19<br />
•Kitchens/Bathrooms/Bedrooms<br />
Dream Doors 29<br />
•Locksmith<br />
Alpine Lock Services 49<br />
•Motoring<br />
Car Body Solutions 37<br />
Coulsdon Auto Parts 55<br />
Jemca Toyota 2<br />
Lexus Croydon 99<br />
Robe & Hitchen 73<br />
Top Marks Tyres 12<br />
Wallace Automotive 31<br />
•Painter/Decorator/Supplies<br />
Paintsmart 62<br />
Paintwise 10<br />
Southern Decorator Supplies 39<br />
•Pest Control<br />
BEE OFF Pest Solutions 68<br />
Wasp Nest Removal 62<br />
•Pets<br />
Anwell Veterinary Clinic 65<br />
Sitting Purrfect 57<br />
Whoof Whoof Doggie Day Care 41<br />
•Plastering/Brickwork/Tiling<br />
KWS Plastering Services 46<br />
SWS Plastering 52<br />
•Plumbing & Heating<br />
Dapson Heating & Plumbing Serv. 59<br />
DV Services-Plumbing/Install 37<br />
Jonathan Davidson Heating 35<br />
MPM Plumbing 38<br />
SE Services-Heating & Plumbing 44<br />
•Printing<br />
Advanced Print 13<br />
•Property Maint/Handyman Services<br />
Caterham Scaffolding 36<br />
David Tuppen Handyman 38<br />
Joe’s Sharp Edge 15<br />
Maiden Maintenance 36<br />
MJ Services ~Elect. & Plumbing 23<br />
RCB Maintenance 46<br />
Warwick Property Maintenance 30<br />
•Recruitment Services<br />
Local Job Frog 56/63<br />
•Restaurants/Café<br />
Chez Vous 35<br />
Curry Leaf 51<br />
Surrey National Golf Club 47<br />
Tea Culture 21<br />
Wood & Stone Pizza 5<br />
•Roofing<br />
BB Roofing 63<br />
Cladmaster 60<br />
SG Roofing 22<br />
W.Brown & Sons 53<br />
•Solicitor<br />
Beach Law 71<br />
Rowe Radcliffe 50<br />
Streeter Marshall 17<br />
•Sports & Recreation<br />
Ashcroft Pilates 49<br />
Caterham Dance School 69<br />
Surrey National Golf Club 47<br />
Theatre Workshop Coulsdon 24/25<br />
•Stamp Collecting<br />
John Curtin Ltd 62<br />
•Upholstery/Furniture Renovation<br />
Croydon Upholstery 43<br />
•Windows & Doors<br />
Atlas Glass 26<br />
Selsdon Windows 66<br />
SG Windows 18<br />
Surrey Glazing Company 54<br />
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