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Kingston Upon Thames Edition 18 - December 2013 YOUR FREE LOCAL BUSINESS AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Exclusive Local Discounts Vouchers Your favourite Food & Restaurants Local History Puzzles & Competitions New Job Section DIY, Home & Gardening Local Cinema & Theatre Guide Supporting Local Business & Local Charities Win A Mini iPad Free SMS Vouchers Big Local App Download THE BIG LOCAL APP for many free local vouchers See Page 50 page 48 page 34 page 50 KINGSTON UPON THAMES FREE TO TAKE HOME Christmas & New Year Edition Christmas & New Year Edition Free Vouchers Scan the QR Code and visit OmniLocal online Scan the QR Code and visit OmniLocal online Scan the QR Code and visit OmniLocal online Photograph courtesy of Trevor Aston, Trevor Aston Photography

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Kingston Upon ThamesEdition 18 - December 2013

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OmniLocal - Kingston Upon Thames • December 2013

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Contents: Community Section Pages 5 - 13 This month’s Community Person This month’s Community Charity - From the Ground Up Tudor Morris Natalie not stopped Cycling! Police Advice *NEW SECTION - Silver Section Kingston History Section Page 15 History of Kingston Market Place Home Section Don’t Neglect the Carpets Page 17 Gardening Section Pages 18 - 19 Poinsettia- The Santa Plant Health & Beauty Section Pages 20 - 23 Preventing Winter Chills and Ills Free Wellness Assessment Cooking Corner Pages 25 Venison Steak Recipe This Months Special Feature - Pages 26 - 27 Get your Home ready For Christmas Places to Go Pages 29 - 34 Visit Kingston Market- Xmas Fair New Exclusive Vouchers! FREE LOCAL SMS VOUCHERS Film File Recently at the Cinema: The Hobbit II - Out Now on DVD: Grown Ups II The Rose Listings Local Trades Section Pages 36 - 38 The Importance of Local Businesses DIY Section Page 39 Gutter Maintenance B2B Section Pages 40 - 44 Procrastination Low Cost Offi ces to Rent Games & Puzzles Section Pages 45 - 48 Win a Mini Ipad Crossword Sudoku Kids Zone Word Search LOCAL JOBS Page 49 Don’t miss the excellent job offer on page 29

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I would like to start off by saying how grateful I am to receive such support in the community from both advertisers and readers. 2013 has been a fantastic year. As I sit here looking at the Christmas edition from last year and now this edition - what a difference!

It makes me proud to live in Kingston - 2013 bought us some amazing events from the Dragon Boat race to the Carnival and the Regatta, without discounting everything else that went on throughout not just the summer but the whole year!

A big achievement for us this year is The Kingston Comedy Festival, a lot of laughs were had by all. We had more than 30 acts over 10 venues spread over 4 days which raised money for Love Kingston. Next year, it will be bigger and better. Keep your eyes and ears open for the next one. A special personal thank you must go to Dan Adams as without Dan, all this would not have been possible.

The fi rst Slimathon has gone slimmingly. A lot of pounds have been shed by everyone, money has been raised and everyone is looking fi tter, healthier and slimmer. We are looking for people to join the next one in January, so why not get your place booked, so you can enjoy that extra helping of Christmas pudding, knowing that you’ll loose the extra weight with the help of the Slimathon in just 6weeks! For more info just visit - www.TheGreatSlimathon.com

This month I cannot forget to thank all of the new people who have advertised in the magazine especially those who are continuing their support into the New Year.

I would like to also give recognition to Elaine Miller for all her hard work and dedication that she and her team have given to Love Kingston. Thank you Elaine, for letting me be a part of it.

I have many plans for next year, a big one is to launch two new sections in the magazine, make it a bit thicker with more content, and who knows maybe expand into other areas.

So my last words to you all for 2013 are to wish you all good health over Christmas and the New Year and enjoy the festivities.

See you in 2014

Merry Christmas everyone!

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Help Kingston Foodbank Make Someone’s ChristmasKingston Foodbank was started in December 2011, as part of the Trussell Trust national network of Foodbanks. The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames’ clients in crisis are referred to the Foodbank to receive 3-4 days’ supply of food. In the fi rst 6 months of operation, they received over 10 tonnes of non-perishable food donations and provided support to over 1300 local residents in crisis. Food is regularly donated by people within the area and everyone who works for Foodbank is a volunteer. They are currently up to around 50 volunteers! All offering their assistance in aiding those in need. Despite being a very new initiative they are already a well- established, key player in the poverty reduction strategy within the Borough.

With the harsh winter ahead, it is crucial that we help to support those in need of food. Schools, churches, businesses, voluntary groups and individuals all make a difference when they donate packets and tins to Foodbank. At Foodbank they insist on having a warm, welcoming environment where clients can receive immediate help regarding food, as well as having people to talk to and advise them. Clients bring their Foodbank vouchers to the centre, where it can then be redeemed for emergency food. The volunteers then meet the clients over a cup of tea or a free hot meal and are able to signpost people to agencies who can solve the longer-term problem.

It may surprise you to know how much of a difference your contributions make, whether it’s just a few extra cans of food, or money donations to help the cause. For example up to £200 in donations could print fl yers to help raise awareness of Foodbank and its services; £500 could enable the establishment a 4th distribution point in Kingston so that the Foodbank is open 5 days a week; £1000 could help Foodbank to run workshops across the

This month’s Community Person: Paul Pickhaver

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borough of Kingston in order to deal with food and shopping issues, money management and relationship strengthening; and £5000 could buy a small van to help with the logistics of moving large quantities of food wherever it is needed. Every effort on our part really makes a difference in people’s lives.

Time and again they will hear the same story about parents missing meals so that they can feed their children. It is an ongoing problem that simply isn’t going to disappear by itself. There is nothing more saddening than to know that there are families who have to go without a Christmas, because they can barely afford a meal. If you are able to do anything to help those in need at this desperate time, please refer to http://kingston.foodbank.org.uk or call 020 8391 1100

Kingston Foodbank is part of Love Kingston so if you’d like to donate you can go to www.love-kingston.org.uk and follow the link.

You can also fi nd Kingston Foodbank at Unit 1b, Global House, Red Lion Road, Tolworth KT6 7QD

Supplied by: Leanna Carl

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Local Food Scheme Brings Affordable Organic Fruit and Veg to KingstonIf you have been considering eating more fresh organic food but have been put off by the high cost or limited selection, From the Ground Up (FGU), Kingston’s weekly organic food scheme, may be the answer.

FGU is not your ordinary box scheme. Launched in 2010 by Transition Town Kingston, FGU is a not-for-profi t, community association that sells quality, seasonal UK & European sourced organic fruit, veg and more at below market prices. Comparisons of organic food prices have shown that FGU averages 30% less than those of traditional outlets and can be cheaper than conventionally grown food. How FGU achieves this is by ensuring overhead is kept to a minimum, operating on a completely voluntary basis and not delivering food as other food schemes do. All profi ts are reinvested into its operations.

“Safe, pesticide-free food should be affordable for most, not a luxury for the few,” believes Stephanie Hofi elen, Manager of FGU. “By not hiring staff and only using volunteers this not only saves on costs but also builds a community of like minded people with a shared passion for pesticide free, local food. We are delighted with our ever growing community of volunteers but can always use more.”

FGU also distinguishes itself from the pack by not requiring customers to buy a box; there is no contract and customers buy only what they need, avoiding food wastage and giving people fl exibility in choosing as much or as little as they want.

As a collection scheme, costs are further reduced by asking customers to pick up their orders at one of two collection venues either in North Kingston or Surbiton. Every Saturday morning, enthusiastic volunteers pack the

This month’s Community Person: Stephanie Hofi elen

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food with loving care and greet customers. This personal touch and meeting other shoppers have put the humanity back into the shopping experience.

Once you register with the FGU Shop, shopping is done online from Tuesday to Thursday, choosing from over 50 items, all certifi ed organic or produced without harmful chemicals. Items on sale include award winning honey from Richmond Park, salad, herbs, eggs and veg from two urban farms within ten miles of Kingston Bridge, organic bread from London and preserves from Long Ditton.

FGU has been well received by the Kingston communities and was recognized with ‘Commended’ by both Time & Leisure Food and Drink Awards 2013 and Kingston Business Excellence for Best Green Business, 2013.

For more information about our service or volunteering, please contact [email protected] or Google ‘organic food Kingston’.

Supplied by: From the Ground Up

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POLICE ADVICE

Driving

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devices are available at all price ranges.• Contact several suppliers for advice

before you purchase.• Do not leave valuables in a car when it is

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running order• Do not put yourself at risk by running out

of oil, petrol or water• Take the time to learn the basics of car

maintenance and have you car serviced by a reputable garage

• Consider joining a breakdown organisation as added security

Keeping in Contact• If you feel vulnerable travelling alone it is

worth considering purchasing a mobile phone. Ensure the mobile is fully charged before setting off on long journey

• Always let someone know where you are going

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• Never pick up hitchhikers• Avoid eye contact with aggressive or

suspicious drivers• If you are forced to stop, keep your

engine running and enough room around you to manoeuver

• If a driver gets out and approaches you, fl ash your lights and sound your horn. If you have an alarm, set it off

On the motorway• Call for help on an emergency phone (or

mobile if you already have a contact who can assist you)

• If you are a woman alone make sure you inform the contact of this fact

• Return to the car, but stay on the verge/bank. Lock all doors except the passenger door nearest to you

• Get back in and lock the door if someone pulls up. Remember that you should only stop on the hard shoulder in an emergency. If you are lost it is safer to make your way to the nearest service station, roadside restaurant or town and establish your bearings there.

• Do not accept help from passers by. If someone approaches get into the car, lock the doors and speak through a slightly open window.

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Supporting Carers of Older People and Families with Disabilities

Many frail, elderly people rely on care provided by relatives or friends. There are currently around fi ve million people in England providing support to relatives or friends in need of care, with approximately 70% of them providing support to older people. These carers are often these people’s main source of support, as health and social services are increasingly limited.

The number of elderly people in the UK is increasing and in the future, their carers may need to provide even more support to ensure their continual well-being. But carers themselves need care and support.

In the Queen’s Speech 2013, the government announced a Social Care Bill, designed to respond to the situation where people who have worked hard all their lives have to sell their homes to fund their care, aiming to transform social care from a crisis response service to one focused on promoting wellbeing. The latter will be achieved by providing new preventative services, along with more information and advice being available. The bill will also support carers with eligible needs and promote a more diverse, high quality market in local social care services.

The government has cut almost 20% of the adult social care budget in England since the coalition Government began the programme of spending cuts in 2011. The impact of the cuts to local authority budget means that fewer people are able to access services.

This will have a major impact on carers; currently, each year, approximately two million people cease to be carers for fi nancial reasons, or through stress and lack of support systems in place. Information, advice and support must therefore be organised so that it is readily and easily accessible to people who are new to the caring role.

Carers need information and advice to help them to fulfi l their role, yet also to maintain their own wellbeing. The information they need depends on their circumstances. There are a number of national sources of information, such as carers’ line; a telephone helpline advising carers on their rights, benefi ts and entitlement.

Local agencies in the voluntary and charitable, or private sectors such as Carewatch Kingston are producing good quality written

KINGSTON CARE WATCHSupplied by: Veronica Miller

information about support and services for their customers and carers.

With an understanding of the situation for carers and their need for support networks, Carewatch Kingston is getting involved in helping and supporting their local community of carers to prevent their situation from deteriorating.

Carewatch will provide information and advice to carers about the options available to them, so that they can make informed choices within their caring role. This ensures they have the practical and emotional support they need to continue to support their loved one at home.

For information about how Carewatch Kingston can support you and your elderly or disabled relative please call 020 8330 0070 or email [email protected] Please visit www.carewatch.co.uk for more information.

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Hi Everyone.

It’s me, Natalie again. I know that after my Cuba ride I decided to hang up my pedals and saddle. However there is a new ride that has cropped up that I just couldn’t pass up.

It is for the same charities that I cycled Kenya and Cuba for. Women V Cancer...Raising money for Jo’s cervical trust, Ovarian Cancer action and Breast Cancer Care. These charities mean a lot to me and I will do all I can to try and raise money for them.

So this new ride is a women only UK night ride. It is the fi rst of its kind and I am one of 2000 women who have already signed up.

The challenge is on to cycle 100km throughout the night on a circular route starting and fi nishing at the beautiful Royal Windsor Racecourse. The route is going into central London past many famous landmarks including Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and many more. The route will also come out of London through Richmond, down The Star and Garter hill towards Ham and through Kingston, out

towards Hampton. It will be an amazing night, starting at 10pm on Saturday 31st May 2014 and (hopefully) fi nishing before 10am on the Sunday.

For me it will be amazing to be included amongst so many others cycling through my home town and hopefully I will have a lot of support along the way.

As I previously mentioned the charities mean a lot to me, and I will try my hardest to raise as much money as possible for them. Breast Cancer Care are there to offer expert information and skilled practical and emotional support for the 55,000 men and women who receive the news that they have breast cancer. Jo’s Cervical Cancer trust is the only UK charity dedicated to women affected by cervical abnormalities. Ovarian cancer is the biggest gynaecological killer of women in the UK. 12 women die each day from this disease and the UK has one of the lowest survival rates of the developed world. Ovarian Cancer Action is dedicated to improving women’s chances of survival.

So please help me to raise some money for these three charities. I am not asking for much, just a pound or two.

Or visit my justgiving page at www.justgiving.com/natalieridesthenight

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Thank you so much for your support. I, along with the charities really appreciate every single pound that you can spare.

NATALIE CYCLES NIGHT RIDESupplied by: Natalie Olley

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Christmas is coming – and, as the ditty goes, the goose is getting fat! Christmas is coming – and, as the ditty goes, the goose is getting fat!

Did you know that as recently as the late 1940s geese were auctioned in Kingston’s ancient

market place on Christmas Eve?

The market place dates back to the late 12th century and has been fl ourishing ever since, adding to the

town’s prosperity throughout the centuries. I mentioned in my last piece that Mary Tudor granted the town extra market days in return for its loyalty to her during Wyatt’s abortive rebellion early in her reign.

A century later Charles I (who was later to fi ght the Civil War and then lose his head!) passed a law whereby no other town within a seven mile radius could hold a market, thus giving Kingston a monopoly within the area which did a great deal to boost the local economy.

The market place thrived especially throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries when stage coaches would stop in Kingston as their fi rst port of call on the road south-west to Portsmouth. Many people would stay overnight in one of the numerous coaching Inns, such as the Druid’s Head – the only Inn to survive to this day as a pub, but with a different name. And did you know that it was in a room upstairs at the Druid’s Head that Jerome K Jerome wrote his opening chapters of his famous book, ‘Three Men in a Boat’?

The market place was also the setting for an annual football match each Shrove Tuesday, probably dating back to the Middle Ages. This often led to such drunken revelry and riotous behaviour that it was eventually banned during the reign of Queen Victoria.

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I hope that you might refl ect on some of these historical facts as you enjoy your Christmas shopping in Kingston, and especially when wandering round the Christmas Market which this year has a Tudor theme. And, if you pop into Hobbs in Church St, you can look above to see the beams dating back to Tudor times when this was a hostelry run by one of Henry VIII’s valets who would leave his day job looking after the King at Hampton Court to run his Kingston pub in the evenings!

If you are interested in the varied history of our town, why not join one of our tours, led by specially trained volunteers? Now that we are in the winter season, the walks take place every fi rst Sunday of the month until April, when they take place every Sunday until the end of September. The charge is £4 per adult - or you can arrange a special tour for you and your friends at a time to suit you. For further information please ring 020 8399 0160 or 020 8399 7888.

OR … you might like to become a guide yourself! If so, we are running a course next year starting on 16 January; for further details please look at our website www.kingstontourguides.org.uk

Supplied by: Mike Seigel

The market place c. 1960

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Don’t Neglect the Carpets!

Christmas is just around the corner and we’re

all starting to prepare for the big day! The

question is, have you remembered all those

early preparations around the house? With

family and friends coming over to celebrate

soon you don’t want to leave it until the last

minute. One of the bigger steps you’ll want

to take care of early is the carpets. Particularly

when the children are gathered around on the

fl oor tearing open their presents and emptying

their stocking contents over the fl oor. Not

only does a well maintained carpet instantly

add a clean feel to the house but it makes the

atmosphere so much more comfortable.

If you smoke, or you have children or pets it

is recommended that you get your carpets

cleaned every three months or so, based on

whether your carpet can handle a good clean

that often. There are many different methods

of carpet cleaning to consider, whether it is a

deep clean or just a general, light upkeep to

help maintain good standards. You can give

your carpets a good thorough clean using

electrical methods, steaming and hot water

extraction. The main idea is to remove as much

moisture as possible as it prevents staining

and mould formations.

As well as the occasional clean, you should

always vacuum your carpets regularly to rid

them of any debris and matting, help avoid

any bug infestations and ensure your children

and pets aren’t crawling around on anything

unsafe or unhygienic. If that isn’t a good

enough reason to maintain your carpets, there

is also your own personal health to take into

consideration. It is possible that dirty carpets

could be the reason for occasional illness.

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They tend to act as a sort of fi lter which stores

all kinds of air pollutants. For example, pollen,

bacteria and cigarette residue can get trapped

in the fi bres, and when the carpet eventually

gets over-packed with pollutants, it becomes

unable to extract any more from the air

you and your family breathe in, resulting in

damage to your health.

To effectively remove those trapped pollutants

from the carpet you will need a professional to

use special carpet cleaning techniques. You’ll

be amazed how much gets missed when

vacuuming. Most dirt trodden in and traced

across your carpet isn’t visible to the untrained

eye. Don’t put it off, get the experts in! Look

up the Carpet Cleaning services in your area. If

you schedule an appointment with dry-clean

carpet services in your area you could have it

done in plenty of time for Christmas!

Supplied by: Leanna Carl

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When it comes to choosing great plants for Christmas, I think that the poinsettia is hard to beat.

And it should be no surprise that they’re also known as Santa Plants. Although there are now white and pink varieties, there is only one colour for

me – bright red!

Curiously though, the red parts of this plant are not fl owers – they are called bracts – the fl owers are the small structures right in the centre of the plant.

The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is also called the Mexican fl ame leaf, and if you give this colourful plant the care that it demands, it’ll remain looking great long beyond Christmas. If not, then it’s sure to sulk, drop its leaves and look dreadful.

Top tips include giving it a warm spot where the temperature doesn’t drop below 13C (55F), in good but not scorching light. It is extremely important to check that it is placed well out of draughts.

Watering is important too, but you should wait until the compost is almost dry before watering. Misting the leaves frequently will be appreciated, especially if the plant is in a centrally heated room. And do take care when handling the plant as the sap can give you a skin rash.

Poinsettias are short day plants, and it is only when the daylight falls below 12 hours a day that they will even begin to think about starting to fl ower. So, when the daylight lengthens next year, then the plant will lose its red bracts and revert to green. Provided that you keep it alive and healthy, then it is possible to make it fl ower again in time for next Christmas.

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But, be warned, it’s quite fi ddly and you do need more than 8 weeks of a very strict regime to achieve good results! If you are interested in trying this, do give me a call!

Like magic, the fl owers will appear in time for Christmas.

Valerie McBride Munro is a qualifi ed horticulturist. As Auntie Planty she offers you the chance to give your garden an MOT explaining the whys and wherefores of good gardening techniques so that your plants will sparkle.

© 2013 Valerie McBride-Munro

Supplied by: Valerie Munro

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Preventing Winter Chills & IllsAs the festive season is around the corner,

many of you will be looking forward to a break

from work or a holiday from your normal day

to day routine. For some this will also signify

the start of ‘leisure sickness’. This is because

when you are busy your body knows you

can’t get ill. When you take a break your

immune system thinks “no more pressure, I

can get sick now.”

So what can you do to boost your immune

system and help prevent getting sick?

EAT healthy foods such as vegetables, fruit

and lean meat help provide your body with

the nutrients it needs. Avoid processed, fatty

and sugary foods, the latter of which can

decrease immune function for up to fi ve

hours. Eat garlic every day to reduce your

chance of catching a cold by two thirds.

Your grandmother was right, homemade

chicken soup really is good for a cold thanks

to its anti-viral properties. 50% of immunity

is good digestion, so ensure you chew your

food properly.

DRINK at least 1½ litres of pure water every

day. Dehydration inhibits the immune

system. Hot drinks such as herbal tea helps

boost it. If you have a cold, being dehydrated

makes your mucus drier and thicker and less

able to cope against invading bacteria and

viruses. Drinking plenty of fl uids will help

fl ush out the infection.

SLEEP at least 7-8 hours nightly to allow your

body time to repair, heal itself and ward off

infections.

EXERCISE regularly to keep your circulation

going and to enhance the immune system.

Don’t overdo it though, as too much strenuous

or excessive exercise can leave you prone to

illness.

SUPPLEMENT your diet with high quality

Echinacea, originally used by native

Americans to fi ght infections, antioxidants

such as Zambrosa, Vitamin C and Zinc which

helps the development of white blood cells

which ensures that your immune system is

functioning properly.

BE MERRY – One of the most important

requirements for a strong immune system is a

positive attitude. Negativity brings down your

immune system. So be happy!

I wish you good health and happiness this

holiday season : )

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Enjoy our winter game specials such as venison steak, hare fillet etc.

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The Cooking Corner The Cooking Corner The Cooking Corner

Ingredients:

• 4 venison steaks

• Himalayan salt and freshly ground

pepper

• 200 g oyster mushrooms

• 40 g unsalted butter

• 1 tbsp. olive oil

• 4 shallots, quartered

• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

• ½ a tsp. dried thyme

• 150 ml. beef stock

Nutritional value per person:

• Vegetable portion: 0.5

• Carbohydrates: 2.5

• Protein portion: 1

Method:

• Season the steaks with salt and pepper

• Brush or wipe the mushrooms clean

and cut them in half

• Heat the butter and olive oil in a frying

pan and fry the steaks for 2-3

minutes on either side

This article was supplied by Leonie Wright from Eat Wright.

Venison Steak with Balsamic-garlic sauce Serves 4

• Remove the meat from the pan and

keep warm

• Add the shallots and garlic to the pan

and fry for 3 minutes

• Deglaze with the balsamic vinegar

• Add the oyster mushrooms and thyme

and pour in the stock

• Cook the sauce for 2 minutes and serve

the steak with the sauce.

• If necessary bind the sauce with a little

corn fl our.

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READY FOR CHRISTMAS?

I personally love this

time of year. It’s a great

excuse for getting the family together

and for spreading around a little joy and

good will. However, we all know it can be

a very diffi cult time when it comes down

to planning and funding, which can really

catch you off guard. It is always a good

idea to get your home ready as early as

possible and avoid any awkward jobs later

on. Hopefully after reading this, you’ll be

able to fi nd ways to ease the stress and

plan for the perfect Christmas.

For starters, it might be worth making lists

in order to get everything sorted out in

plenty of time. Here are a few ideas to help

get you started:

Start your shopping list as early as possible

If you haven’t started already, write down

the names of every one you’re buying gifts

for, as well as gift ideas for each person.

Next, write out a list of everything you’re

going to need to create an amazing

Christmas dinner, or provide snacks for

the family before and after dinner. If you

need to stock up on some new Christmas

decorations, jot that down too. Once you

have a list prepared you’ll know roughly

how much needs to be saved in order to

get it all. Hopefully you’ll already have

some money put away, perhaps try

starting a separate savings account to

keep all your Christmas spending money

in? The actual when and where you plan to

go shopping is up to you, but it’ll defi nitely

be easier when planned ahead.

Get your home visitor-ready

Hopefully you’ll have taken care of most

of those loose ends already, like sorting

out that issue you had with your boiler,

replacing that worn out mattress, or fi xing

up any faulty wiring. You should try to sort

out any DIY issues as early as possible and

keep an eye on things around the house,

as the guests may be piling in later. For

example, check around for draughts; make

lots of room in the fridge/freezer; have a

good spring clean before you start the

decorating and double-check the locations

you keep your Christmas lights in are safe,

and free of any tripping hazards. Always

remember to switch things off before you

go to bed.

You can Never be too Prepared

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If you can, try to get a helping hand when

preparing the big dinner. Particularly if

you have quite a large family, make sure

you have plenty of room and that you’re

fully stocked on things like seating, dinner

plates, glasses and cutlery.The list is

endless, but these are all things you can

crack on with early. It may also be a good

idea to prepare whatever you can for the

big dinner the day before, as it’ll give you

a lot more time to wind down. Without

the lure of presents to distract them,

why not see if you can recruit your own

“little helpers” to give you a hand with

the mixing? Of course, Christmas tends

to mean a lot of business for your fridge/

freezer, and some dinner components

will be better made on the day. As long as

you have a good think about it, you’ll fi nd

plenty you can do for later. Maybe make

up a nice dessert, prepare the stuffi ng,

peel, chop, marinade, you get the idea.

Make it festive!

There is no such thing as too early when

it comes down to the decorations! It can

take up a lot of time, but the best way to

do it is to fi nd a day you’re not too busy,

gather up the kids or maybe a friend/

relative and make an afternoon of it.

It’s always more fun in company, unless

you’re one of those perfectionist types

of course, and it ends up in a tinsel tug

of war! Crank up those classic Christmas

tunes and go as overboard as you like.

Maybe you could try making your own

decorations? If that doesn’t satisfy your

craving for festivities, why not try looking

for recipes for festive treats for the family?

Have fun baking Christmas cookies with

the kids, mull your own wine or bake and

build an adorable gingerbread house? It

is sure to spread a little cheer a lot faster

and will go down a treat with the kids.

As long as you set time aside for all those

little jobs you can think of, when it comes

up to the big day your only jobs will be to

create that delicious dinner

you’ve waited for all

year, to enjoy the holiday

and have your perfect

Christmas with the family!

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PLACES TO GOSECTION

Places to Go SectionAt this time of year there is no doubt in my mind that Kingston is the place to visit. After the Christmas light switch on it is impossible not to feel the Christmas spirit when walking around Kingston. Besides all of the excellent eating establishments and the annual events going on inside The Bentalls Centre, there are also plenty of reasons to visit the Kingston market place. Not only will the streets be aglow with twinkling lights and the adorned stores full of gift ideas but the Royal Christmas Fair has returned! From the opening on 14th November to 5th January 2014 there is plenty of time to browse around the Christmas Eden Crafts Gift Fair in Clarence Street, Kingston. The Kingston Fair includes Santa’s Grotto and offers all kinds of unique gift ideas, from bric-a-brac items, to home furnishings, to fi ne wines and cheeses. They may even be offering samples of mulled wine and cheese inside. The marquee is always situated by All Saints

Parish Church Green near John Lewis and The Bentalls Centre. Having up to 75 festive and cultured stalls around Kingston market and distributing a wide variety of goods for the rest of the month; there’s a long list of treats in store that are guaranteed to get you in the spirit. It is wonderfully festive and only comes once a year so make sure you check it out!

Supplied by: Leanna Carl

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Fri 29 Nov – Sun 5 JanTHE SNOW GORILLAJoin Sunny on the adventure of a lifetime and experience African Acrobats, Spanish Flamenco dancers, jugglers, contortionists and death defying aerialists in the land of sawdust and dreams.This Christmas, in an event like no other, circus and storytelling collide on the Rose Theatre stage to create a hugely entertaining spectacle for the whole family!Tickets £13 - £27, pit cushions £8

Tue 7 Jan 1.15pmJAZZ FIRST TUESDAY; The Jo Fooks TripFree lunchtime music, fi rst Tuesday of every month until May 2014.

Mon 13 Jan, 7.30pmKRAPPS’ LAST TAPEOne act play by Samuel Beckett - Directed by Fiona Baddeley - Starring Tom OwensIt is 69 year old Krapp’s birthday. He sits in his den for his yearly ritual of recording his refl ections on a tape recorder.Post Show Talk- There will be an interval following Krapp’s Last Tape after which Tom will answer any questions you might have about the play, Last of The Summer Wine and his dad, Bill Owen.Tickets: £12, pit cushions £9

Wed 15 Jan 1.15pmVARITEY CAFÉ; Two for TeaFree lunchtime music

Sun 26 Jan, 7.30pm Sun 23 Feb, 7.30pmTHE COMEDY STOREAdvance Tickets: £12 On the Door £14

Mon 27 Jan – Sat 1 FebBill Kenwright presentsFALLEN ANGELSBy Noël CowardStarring Jenny Seagrove and Sara CroweWith their passionless husbands away playing golf, a mutual long-ago-lover announces his intention to pay Julia and Jane an impromptu visit. All in a fl uster, there’s clearly only one thing to do: hit the bottle! Or rather, pop open the Champagne!As each successive glass of liquid courage is imbibed, tongues start to loosen, hiddenjealousies surface, the claws come out, and all attempts at demure behaviour go out thewindow. But it’s not until the unexpected early return of their golfi ng husbands that the women’s evening really hits its frenzied peak.Tickets £15 - £28 Pit cushions £5

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Grown Ups 2

I really enjoyed the fi rst fi lm of the series. I personally h a v e n ’ t r e a d through the books prior to seeing the fi lms but I already know I’m going to love what’s to come.

Following off of “An Unexpected J o u r n e y ” w i t h “The Desolation of Smaug,” this epic fantasy fi lm is the second part of the soon-to-be trilogy.

Brought to us by Peter Jackson as a prequel series to The Lord of the Rings, this movie is sure to be a

favourite for the whole family. As well as the return of Ian Mckellen, Martin Freeman and Cate Blanchett, we now welcome actors like Evangeline Lilly, better known for her role in Lost and Benedict Cumberbatch from Star Trek: Into Darkness.

This story continues to follow Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf and the dwarves, leading them through Esgaroth, Mirkwood and beyond n their quest to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. There are lenty of dangers ahead, with goblins, Orcs and the dragon Smaug, as well as other surprises along the way. Bravery and determination must aid Bilbo in seeking out the Secret Door, giving them access to the Hoard of Smaug, where their journey will come to an end.

like a lot of other Sandler-starred fi lms, the Grown Ups sequel is very funny, yet also quite heartfelt and if you saw the last fi lm you’ll know their endeavours ended pretty well, family-wise.

The sequel follows Lenny after he moves back to his hometown to be closer to his friends and their families. He suddenly learns that sometimes outrageousness follows you wherever you go, with schizophrenic bus drivers, party crashers, bullies - old and new and drunk cops with skis. It’s a wild ride once again, and will defi nitely get the whole family laughing. All your favourite actors return for the sequel such as Adam Sandler, Salma Hayek and Steve Buscemi, though there are a lot more surprises along the way.

I loved the fi rst Grown Ups movie. It is probably one of those slightly guilty pleasures you’re sure to enjoy with the family as it is about a group of immature, yet life-long friends who want to reclaim their youth a little and reminisce about the old days; dragging their kids along for the ride - whether they like it or not. Much

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LOCAL TRADESSECTION

Omni Local Kingston is very proud to be a local business.

We encourage all who live in Kingston to

support their local businesses too. We back

local businesses and do our best to spread the

word about them wherever we can, no matter

the how big or small the company. Every

business n Kingston is incredibly important to

us, so we believe their companies should be of

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Local and could feature in the magazine,

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DIYSECTION

Gutter Maintenance

Our tips for a warm winter

Our tips to keeping your home in top shape for Christmas

We can probably all agree that this really is the “most wonderful time of the year” right now. The last thing you want is for those feelings of joy to turn to worry, all because you never got round to checking out the gutters! You don’t want to take any risks when it comes to the roof over your head and gutters are your best defence against the elements.

Of course, cleaning out the gutters isn’t the most enjoyable of tasks and cleaning them can sometimes be dangerous when you don’t know what you’re doing. It requires hard work and a lot of maintenance but it is completely necessary. When neglected, gutters can get blocked and can overfl ow, leaving them unable to stop the fl ow of rainwater. This could eventually create a backup of water on your roof, which is the easiest way to damage it.

In order to keep you from having issues with your rain gutters follow these steps:

Don’t put it off! - This sort of thing always comes back to bite you when you’re not expecting it so set time aside to get it sorted out as soon as you can. The longer you leave it, the tougher the job is going to be and there could be more chance of some real damage.

Make sure you’re well equipped - Ensure that you have all you need. Your main go tos are a good pair of working gloves, black sacks, a sturdy ladder and a garden trowel or equivalent for scooping out debris..

Clean your gutters as often as needed - There isn’t really a standard number of times to clean your gutters but you may need to clean them around 3 times a year. Try not to wait until they get really bad as it may be too late. Winter in particular could be a harsh time for your home so act fast!

Know the best method before starting the job - You want to place your ladder about arms length from one end of the house, equip yourself with plenty of black sacks, as one could get too heavy and bring the trowel up the ladder to gather debris and put it in bags. When the bag gets full, drop it to the fl oor and climb down, then move the ladder to the next part of the roof and repeat. If you hose out the gutters when you’re fi nished it’ll help point out any missed debris and possibly show you where any leaks are.

Of course, if you aren’t too keen on pulling out a ladder and attempting these methods, there is nothing stopping you from contacting guttering services in your area. You should never attempt this kind of work if you are uncomfortable with heights, don’t have the best balance or aren’t in good health. There are a lot of companies in Kingston that provide whatever services you may need, whether you’re looking for a clean or a repair.

To contact The Roofers of Claygate - Tel: 020 8635 004 Mob: 07762 852 066 or you can contact via email: [email protected]

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B2BSECTION

Procrastination Procrastinating wastes thousands of man

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FACT Advertising in Omni Local could raise awareness of YOUR business by up to 70%

Firstly, before we point out why you would want to advertise with us, you need to know why you would advertise at all in these diffi cult times.

Advertising can be its own “science” within building a successful business. The main reasons why you need to advertise are simple –

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3. When you are not advertising, your competitors will. When you can’t be found your competitors will.

4. Competition in these times is very fi erce; if you are not constantly in people’s minds you will soon be forgotten. Once this happens you will have to start all over again.

Hard times always come and go, but when you don’t advertise you are easily forgotten or replaced. Keeping up your company profi le and image is vital when experiencing the hard times. Presence of your company at all times is a must!!

Using a new and unique concept of advertising raises your business profi le and will bring you new customers; it will endorse your existing clients, and will result in new business.

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Our magazine offers a variety of articles which appeal to all members of society. We appeal to a wide range of the community as we offer puzzles, games, prize competitions for our readers to win, and a unique FREE SMS Discount Voucher service which ensures that the whole of the community will focus on the content of the Omni Local.

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Kids SquareDeal

Solutions on our website - www.omnilocal.co.uk

Write the name of each object in its row in the grid and then read down the shaded squares to reveal something you would put on a Christmas tree.

WonderWheel

letter of each picture in the wheel to spell out somthing you may have at Christmas time

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CROSSWORD

ACROSS 2 Imaginary paradise (6)

3 2012 Mila Kunis comedy film (3)4 Creatures that eat anything (9)5 Mineral water resort (3)6 High-ranking spirit in Heaven (9)7 Brand name of popular sportswear (6)11 Fairy-tale creature (4,5)12 Compressed flakes for winter fights? (9)15 Country whose national symbol is a maple leaf (6)16 Allocate (6)20 Brief sleep (3)22 Mobile-phone smart card (inits)(3)

1 Sales by bids (8)6 ___ in a Manger, Christmas carol (4)8 Capital city of England (6)9 Area round the North Pole (6)10 Childbirth nurses (8)13 ___ Carr, TV comedian (4)14 Leaven left over from a previous baking (9)17 Showery weather (4)18 Secondary group (8)19 The Caped Crusader (6)21 Canine film star (6)23 Tub for an all-over wash (4)24 Fine wool shawl (8)

DOWN

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When the grid is complete, rearrange the letters in the shaded squaresto spell out something relating to Christmas.

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Solutions on our website - www.omnilocal.co.uk

Find all the listed Christmas food and drink in the grid. Words can run across, backwards,

up, down and diagonally but always in a straight line.

ALCOHOLBREAD SAUCECARROTSCHAMPAGNECHESTNUTSCRANBERRYEGG-NOGFEASTGRAVYMINCE PIEMULLED WINEPARSNIPSPEASPORTROAST POTATOSATSUMASHERRYSPROUTSSTUFFINGSWEDETURKEYWALNUTSXMAS PUDDINGYULE LOG

1 Gin-making berry

2 Lion’s noise

3 Cooking instructions

4 Anticipate

5 Hanging bobble

6 Flaccid

7 Walking speed

8 Electrical connection

9 Another name for dogfish

10 Burn with water

11 Palm fruit

12 Brilliant effect

Answer the clues and fill in the grid to form a spiral to the centre.

Every answer uses the last letter of the previous answer is its initial letter.

When the puzzle has been completed, a seven-letter key word

will read across the shaded squares.

WORD SEARCH

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K N O T I A N E P T O T H R I

Y I S N O I E O D U U T L R M

U W R O P P S I G N D O S Y T

L D E S N W T R T E O D R I L

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Index

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