CR5 Issue 168 May 2019
A local community magazine delivered free to 11,800 homes every month in the CR5 postcode. Contains local business advertising,interesting reads, Competitions, What's on in the Community and puzzles.
A local community magazine delivered free to 11,800 homes every month in the CR5 postcode.
Contains local business advertising,interesting reads, Competitions, What's on in the Community and puzzles.
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Happy 14th Birthday to <strong>CR5</strong> Magazine<br />
Welcome to the <strong>May</strong> <strong>2019</strong> <strong>Issue</strong><br />
<strong>CR5</strong> is your local community magazine delivered FREE of charge every month to<br />
11,700 homes in Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon, Netherne, Hooley & Chipstead.<br />
Dear Reader<br />
As we go to print the bluebells<br />
and crocuses are starting to<br />
bloom, and they are simply<br />
beautiful. The weather is still<br />
very changeable with chilly<br />
mornings and some sunshine<br />
in the afternoons - Im really<br />
looking forward to some warmer<br />
weather.<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Magazine celebrate our 14th<br />
Birthday this month; publishing<br />
issue <strong>168</strong>! I cant believe how<br />
quickly the time has passed.<br />
A heartfelt thank you to our<br />
advertisers, distributors,<br />
contributors and readers for your<br />
support and encouragement<br />
over the years - it really is much<br />
appreciated.<br />
Contents:<br />
The month of <strong>May</strong> brings <strong>May</strong><br />
Day Bank Holiday on 6th <strong>May</strong><br />
and Spring Bank Holiday on 27th<br />
<strong>May</strong> <strong>2019</strong>.<br />
With warmer weather on its<br />
way, you may be thinking of<br />
starting a new project in <strong>2019</strong><br />
-do remember that we have a<br />
wealth of local services in the<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Magazine. Why not have<br />
a look at our handy index on<br />
page 98 to find the services you<br />
require.<br />
Check out the local activities on<br />
our Community Pages (p90-97),<br />
If you are planning a local<br />
community event, please do<br />
make contact with <strong>CR5</strong> to<br />
advertise free of charge on the<br />
Community Pages.<br />
Summer is coming 8<br />
Gardening: Make it minimal 16<br />
Animal Protection Trust 24<br />
The New Moon Rescue 24<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Recipe: Miso Broth with Pak Choi & Tofu 32<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> recipt: Fresh Cherry & Almond Cake 32<br />
25 Years On: 25 facts about the Channel Tunnel 36/37<br />
THe History of the <strong>May</strong>flower 40<br />
The Steady Rise of the Silver Splicers 48<br />
Green-Fingered Gadgets 56<br />
Quirky Britain: Mad About Morris 60/61<br />
Snakes & Ladders 64<br />
New Defibrillator in Coulsdon 70<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Quiz: Questions, Questions 70<br />
Coulsdon & Purley Debating Society 72<br />
Dont forget to LIKE our<br />
Facebook page for regular<br />
updates. You can also find more<br />
information on our website<br />
www.<strong>CR5</strong>.co.uk<br />
We hope you enjoy reading this<br />
months packed edition of <strong>CR5</strong><br />
and we’ll see you again in June.<br />
Wishing you all a happy and<br />
healthy <strong>May</strong>.<br />
Lucy McAlpine<br />
Editor <strong>CR5</strong> Magazine<br />
Telephone: 01737 557888<br />
Mobile: 07703 209292<br />
email: lucy@cr5.co.uk<br />
Published by <strong>CR5</strong> Magazine,<br />
Hillside, Netherne Lane,<br />
Coulsdon, <strong>CR5</strong> 1NR<br />
Editor: Lucy McAlpine<br />
Assistant: Michelle Plant<br />
@<strong>CR5</strong> Magazine<br />
Home Interiors: The Modern Bedroom 74<br />
Travel: Kazakhstan 76<br />
Weather the Debt Conditions 78/79<br />
Motoring: The best barely used bargain cars 80/81<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Codeword 82<br />
Pets: The dangers of heat stroke 82<br />
Books: A life like no other 83<br />
Coulsdon Library 84<br />
<strong>May</strong>: National Walking Month 85<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Kids Page 86<br />
Old Coulsdon Camera Club 87<br />
RSPB : Bird’s Eye View 87<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Just for Fun Crossword 88<br />
Trip Down Memory Lane 89<br />
Compare Down 89<br />
<strong>CR5</strong> Community Pages 90-97<br />
Index of Advertisers 98<br />
We take the hassle out of advertising, giving you time to run your business.<br />
To advertise your business in the next issue, either call or email us for our <strong>CR5</strong> media pack<br />
Deadline for artwork for June <strong>2019</strong> issue: 21st <strong>May</strong> <strong>2019</strong>. Please note: Advertising Space cannot<br />
be guaranteed in our deadline week: please make your booking in plenty of time<br />
DISCLAIMER<br />
Although every effort has been taken in compiling the contents, the publisher cannot be held responsible for<br />
errors, omissions or information supplied by its advertisers. <strong>CR5</strong> is COPYRIGHT protected. No part of this<br />
publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior<br />
permission of the publisher.
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