Shirley Life October 2013

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This Shirley poppy grew on Rev. Wilks grave in St. Johns graveyard, Shirley

Marzia Nicodemi-EhikioyaEditor, linguist, outspoken campaigner

on local and national issues. Loves opera,

books and libraries.

Russell ElliottPassionate believer and advocate of

alternative - Just cos something has

always been done a particular way

doesnt make it the best!

Andrew PellingFormer Shirley resident, Councillor,

London Assembly Member & MP.Investment Banker & commentator

for insidecroydon.com

Robert DilGraphic Design Consultant and

Co-owner of TD Studio in Addiscombe.

Loves playing music & diving.

Giovanna Ricciardelli

Travel Consultant specialised in Events.

Loves entertaining, swimming, cooking

Italian food. Seriously interested in

architecture and interior design.

Andrew DunsmoreTop London photographer, runs

Picture Partnership in his Shirley

Studio or on location. He helps

you take better pictures.

Nathalie Baron

Ayurvedic therapist, loves natural remedies,

nature, books & writing

Elizabeth AshLibrary campaigner, tweeter,

interested in education and social

media, enjoys cooking.

Nadia NazirIT Consultant and Interior

Decorator, loves to sew, knit

and bake.

Helen Campbell-MacDonaldPractitioner of alternative medicine

and regular contributor to

Alternatives page.

Jill LatterMiniaturist, Shirley resident for

more than 50 years, makes

beautiful cakes.

Tom DunsmoreFamily man. Retired engineer. Has

worked abroad. Speaks Spanish.

Enjoys travel.

Interested in

being part of our

online magazine?

Please contact us

on

[email protected]

Charles Parkof Planning Partnership Ltd, Shirley.

The man to look for if you want

something special for your home.


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ContentsShirley Life 5

Lets Talk about Croydon by Editor 11

A picture from a garden in Shirley 16

Fermentationby Marzia 19The Alternative Daily 22

Veg boxes and a recipeby Riverford 24

The Heathfield Grand Christmas Bazaar 25

About cars in Shirley, Croydonby Marzia 26

Useful websites 28

Suffering in silence? Lets talk about it by Daksha Webb 30

West Wickham Food Market did not re-open 33Shirley SNT 36

Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign Updateby Adrian Winchester 38

Nathalies Column: Six tips for winter well being 42

Eggshells 44

I bet you would not like this in front of your house! 46

The blackboard 47

News from Shirley Community Centre 48Andrew Dunsmore, Picture Partnership, Shirley 50

Shirley Library: November Activities 54

The farce goes on from Inside Croydon 56

Green Thumb: Chapter 6 58

Front Cover: A tree in Shirley after the storm

Editorial TeamNathalie Baron, Tom Dunsmore, Jill Latter, Marzia Nicodemi-Ehikioya

(Editor), Andrew Pelling, Russell Elliott (Advertising Consultant), Robert Dil

(Graphic Design Consultant) and Nadia Nazir (Website Administrator).

ContactsT:07940 415532 E:[email protected] W:www.shirleylife.com

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SL is interested in an alternative way of

life and I read a lot of alternative

websites. I came across an article about

tart cherries (Montmorency) and childhood

memories flooded back because we had a

big tree in the garden that produced an

extraordinary amount of cherries. My

grandmother stewed them with a little

honey and we ate them in the evening.

Why? Well, I discovered that they actually

contain a natural form of melatonin that can help you to get sleepy

naturally and fall asleep more easily. One could use them for an

occasional late night smoothie or use a tartcherry concentrate. The concentrate can be

added to a drink or caffeine-free tea at night

to help get you that low dose natural

melatonin. One spoonful of this tart cherry

concentrate in a cup of chamomile or mint tea

late at night helps immensely for calming

down and falling asleep at night.A side benefit is that tart cherry also contains powerful antioxidants

that fight joint pain, gout, and other inflammation related problems.

The farce goes on

Laing is out and Carillion is in. What will happen next to the Libraries

in Croydon? Within three weeks of Laings takeover, Croydon Council

was hailing it as a successthen, suddenly, on October 18, JLIS is

sold. What next? This administration is not value for money. Readmore on page 64.

Plastic Age

Please listen to what Boyan Slat, a 19 year old inventor has

to say. He makes refreshing sense in our plastic world.

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Coffee? No, thank you.

Croydon Central MP asked me a favour: ... its also

useful to have longer chats with small groups of

people. Several friends have kindly volunteered to

invite some of their neighbours around to meet me and talk about the local

area. I have found these meetings incredibly useful and I think those whovecome along to them have enjoyed them too. So I'm emailing to ask if youd

be prepared to host one of these house meetings.

If its something that you might be prepared to do, email me and we can

have a chat about what would be involved.

Id be hugely grateful if you do feel able to do it.

I am not prepared to host any house meeting to give free publicity to a

person who has done little or nothing for Shirley and toeing his partys lineever since he was elected. Neither have I forgotten that he enlisted the

personal help of Mr. Cameron to get elected. The few times I petitioned him

I was lectured on the reasons why I was wrong to hold views that did not

fit with his.

I wonder how many can afford to host coffee mornings. Perhaps the MP will

provide coffee and biscuits: MPs are elected to serve and should be

delighted to have the opportunity to help their constituents. I also wonder

how many elected representatives went to check on the welfare of theirconstituents after the storm

This week I signed a petition to stop the 11% pay rise for MPs salaries, on

the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority recommendation.

http://www.change.org/petitions/david-cameron-stop-the-11-pay-rise-for-mps-salaries

The pay rise was meant to come with the scrapping of expenses (daily

meals, travel, expenses for second homes, orthopedic beds, light bulbs,

shower heads, duck ponds etc) but now they are demanding the pay risewhilst keeping their expenses intact. At the same time they are cutting

benefits for vulnerable families, freezing salaries for nurses and sacking the

police we need to keep our communities safe.

A new research out on 28 October to mark the launch of Age UKs Spread

the Warmth winter campaign, says that the winter can be harrowingly

difficult for thousands of older people with the ever increasing cost of energy

bills adding to worries about being able to keep warm and well this winter.This winter, 24,000 older people may not survive the cold weather - thats

200 deaths a day that could be prevented.
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Not value for money

This is my road and I am not happy with yet another botched job

carried out by Council contractors on 30 October 2013.

I had to deliver a box to the Green Chem in Broom Road before it

closed and I went by car. As usual, I drove around the holes because

tyres and exhaust are expensive. I decided that I was going to take a

picture on my way back. Potholes annoy me because I pay Council Taxand Road Tax: I have a right to drive on even roads.

I was away for some twenty minutes. I saw the lorry and some

contractors, three or four. I did not have to wait long to go through.

They seemed to be in a great hurry and it clearly shows in the picture.

This job is done at regular intervals and the potholes seem to get

bigger each time once the filling wears away.

I will now keep a diary to see how long the repair will last. Then I willask the Council how much the botched repair cost and also if they

monitor the quality of the jobs paid for by the residents. Editor


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LETS TALKABOUT

CROYDON

Now that it is official that Croydon is

the most miserable part of London, I

can add a few bits of my own.

When the Croydon Village Outlet

opened, we decided to go and have

a look whilst getting some ethnic food

in West Croydon. We could not get in

because the tills had crashed or so

we were told. Time flies but we finally

managed to enter the place on 26

October. The filthy contraption in the picture is a sprinkler and had notbeen cleaned for some time. I wonder if it works.

The Outlet is a depressing pile of tacky items sold at prices that are not

real: we went to the Gold Room and found 8 to 12 years old garments

at inflated prices. I even thought of organising dedicated trips to

Tuscan outlets for people wanting to buy Mabrun or Prada in nicer

surroundings. TKMaxx is far better.

We did find two items of furniture that were nice but they would not fitin the average Croydon home and did cost 3,500.00 and 4,250.00.

A bit more than the average family in Croydon and beyond can spend

on a sideboard and a bookcase.

The makeshift floors are still there and there were contractors going

around with long metal poles. The staff looked miserable and lost. All

in all, the Outlet is not a good addition to Croydon.

Quite disappointed, we walked down to The Brixtons in London Road.Not much cheerfulness here either but at least the food is good. We

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I looked ahead and what did I see? This is part of the town centre, not

a back alley. It was depressing. Who in their right mind would want to

move to or come and shop in Croydon?

Do please read http://insidecroydon.com/2013/10/23/its-official-

croydon-is-the-most-miserable-part-of-london/and, in particular,

the exchange between the Editor and some misguided troll. Croydon

needs extensive surgery and careful reconstruction before it is too late.

I have been watching the Riesco saga with dismay and I read withinterest a letter in Croydon Guardian written by a resident who started

a petition asking Councillors

Dudley Mead, Tim Pollard and

Steve OConnell to resign as a

consequence of their shady

behaviour that sparked the request

for a judicial review. When Ichecked the website, however, I

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petition because it was summarily put together and did not make

much sense. I cannot be the only one who thinks this because there

were only 3 signatures.

Do we give up and move? No, we should not. There is hope. In

November 2011, the Cabinet Member for Communities and the BigSociety (now defunct),

Councillor Vidhi Mohan said: I

am very pleased to be able to

announce the 21 successful

applicants to the first round of

the Councils Small Grants

Fund. The Croydon

Communities Consortium

received 5,000.00 to

organise A series of public

meetings and the development of

on line forums which aim to

increase the proportion of

residents who feel involved in

decision making in the boroughand increase the proportion of

decision makers who value and

use these involvement mechanisms.

The officers in charge of CCC bought a microphone and organised

nothing. In July 2013, something changed and a new working group

started to work on a strong and transparent constitution and to put

together a plan of action. There is going to be an AGM on 15

November 2013, reconvened from July. It will take place in the Town

Hall and is open to all.

Hopefully, various groups and individuals will see that it

is possible to work together even holding different

points of view. The divide et impera philosophy that

created the fragmentation of public life must be

destroyed in order to enable a truly democratic society

to prevail.Editor

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FermentationCheese, beer, wine and bread are all

fermented foods as is a range of

other foods. Fermentation serves a

variety of purposes in food: fermenting preserves foods;

it improves or changes foods flavour;

it contributes to good health.

Fermented foods and drinks are alive with

flavour and nutrition and flavours tend to be

strong and pronounced. Think of stinky aged

cheeses, tangy sauerkraut, earthy miso, good

wines. People have always appreciated the flavours resulting from the

transformative power of microscopic bacteria and fungi.

One major benefit of fermentation is that it preserves food. Live-culture

yeasts and bacteria produce alcohol, lactic acid and acetic acid, all

bio-preservatives that retain nutrients and prevent spoilage.

Vegetables, fruits, milk, fish and meat are highly perishable, and our

ancestors used whatever techniques they could discover including

wild fermentation to store foods.Fermentation not only preserves nutrients, it also breaks them down

into more easily digestible forms. Soybeans are a good example. This

extraordinarily protein-rich food is largely indigestible without

fermentation, which breaks down the soybeans complex protein into

readily digestible amino acids. Fermented soy gives us traditional

Asian cultured foods, such as miso, tempeh and tamari (soy sauce),

which have become staples in contemporary Western vegetariancuisine. (Tofu is not fermented, but its manufacturing process makes

it easier to digest.)

The fermentation process also creates new nutrients. Some live

cultures have been shown to function as antioxidants, scavenging

cancer precursors known as free radicals from the cells of your

body. Fermentation also removes toxins from foods. Eating raw,

fermented foods is an incredibly healthy practice, directly supplying

your digestive tract with living cultures essential to breaking down

foods and assimilating nutrients.


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Cultural Theory

DIY fermentation is a journey of experimentation and discovery. Every

ferment yields unique results, influenced not only by ingredients, but

also by environment, season, temperature, humidity and other factors

affecting the behavior of the microorganisms think of them as your

micro-livestock whose actions make these transformations.

Fermentation generally requires little preparation or work. Most of the

time is spent waiting. Home fermentation is about as far as you can

get from fast food. Many live-culture foods get better the longer you

leave them.

Dairy Ferments

No cultured food is better known or acknowledged for its healthbenefits than yogurt. Perhaps you know some of the famous yogurt

Lactobacillus organisms by name, such as acidophilus or bulgaricus.

These lactobacilli, known to improve our intestinal ecology, are often

marketed as probiotic supplements. It is mostly consumed sweet,

though yogurt is also savoury.

Cheesemaking involves many different variables. Milk can be

transformed into a hard cheddar cheese, a runny Camembert, amouldy blue cheese or, for that matter, Velveeta. A particular cheese

is the product of the particular milk of particular animals grazing in

particular pastures, subjected to particular temperatures and

particular microorganisms, and aged in a particular environment.

Tara is a Tibetan cousin of a ferment widely known as kefir, which

originated in the Caucasus Mountains. Kefir and tara are distinguished

from yogurt by the method of fermentation and the organisms thatthe fermentations involve. Kefir and tara are made with grains

colonies of yeast and bacteria that look like curds that are strained

out after fermentation, then reused.

Vegetable Ferments

Fermented vegetables complement any meal. Their tangy flavours

accent the other food on your plate, cleanse the palate and improve

digestion. Cabbage and other Brassicaceae family vegetables (bok

choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collards, cauliflower, kale, mustards,

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and many more) have long been recognized as foods rich in anti-

carcinogenic nutrients. Other vegetables are often pickled in lactic

ferments: Carrots, cucumbers, peppers and more can ferment in

lactic acid brines.

BreadIn Western culture, bread is synonymous with sustenance. This is

reflected in our slang, where money can be called dough or bread,

as well as in our prayers: Give us this day our daily bread.

Yeast is used in bread making to make dough rise. Yeast is a fungus.

The predominant type used in bread making is classified as

Saccharomyces cerevisia: saccharo means sugar, myces means

fungus, and cerevisia might seem more familiar if you think about theSpanish word for beer, cerveza. The same yeast that makes beer

makes bread. Both of these processes developed simultaneously with

grain agriculture in the Fertile Crescent region of the Middle East.

Beers can start breads, and breads can start beers. In both, the yeast

does the primary thing yeast knows how to do: It consumes

carbohydrates and transforms them into alcohol and carbon dioxide.

In bread, the carbon dioxide is the more important product.Prior to the widespread availability of commercial yeast, people used

any one of a number of methods to propagate their yeasts.

Propagation can be as simple as using the same vessel repeatedly

without washing it between uses. Most often, bread makers reserve

a bit of yeasty batter or dough as a starter. A starter can be

maintained for a lifetime and passed on for generations.

The article above was adapted from a very informative piecepublished in Mother Earth News. If you wish to read more, please

go tohttp://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/fermented-

foods-zm0z13aszmat.aspx?PageId=3#axzz2jIUy8RAq

You can learn how to make sauerkraut, create delicious

Sourdough breads and muffins or your own yogurt, kefir and

chvre.

A word of warning: Mother Hearth News may be addictive.

Marzia
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You can sign up at www.thealternativedaily.com and unsubscribe if

you do not like it.

It is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones.

Thought of the month:

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Bananas are rich in potassium, natural sugars and fiber which provide instantand sustained energy. Bananas also contain tryptophan, a protein that the

body converts into serotonin, which can improve your mood and make you

feel happier.


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The Heathfield Grand Christmas Bazaar

On Sunday December 1, from noon to 4.30pm, you will have a rare

chance to peek inside Heathfield House and do some Christmas

shopping at the Heathfield Grand Christmas.

The Pantry Cafe will be serving hot homemade soups with fresh buttered

rolls at lunchtime, followed by traditional English cream teas in the

afternoon. All proceeds benefit the Heathfield Ecology Centre Animal

Welfare and Wildlife Rescue Fund.

Heathfield is at the top of Ballards Way, near the junction with Coombe

Lane. Nearest tram stop is Coombe Lane, about 5 minutes easy walk

from Heathfield. Disabled parking is available in front of Heathfield House.

There is also a car park in Riesco Drive, (1st left off Ballards Way) or youcan park in Ballards Way.

Heathfield Nature Conservation Volunteers

They meet every Tuesday and Friday and on every first and third Sundays of every

month from 10:30 to about 15:30 in the Winter, and a little later as the weather

warms up.

On Tuesdays and Fridays, take a packed lunch with you.

On the first or third Sundays of the month, if you stay for the day helping out, a free

hot vegetarian meal will be provided for you.

Wear old clothes and comfortable walking shoes. If you have steel-capped protective

boots, that would be ideal. A pair of good work gloves if you have them, but we will

find you some if you don't have your own. Dress according to the weather. During

very hot sunny wether, a cap and sunglasses would be useful.

The work is very varied and some of it can be quite physically challenging, but the

sense of achievement is huge. Obviously we do take into account people's ages

and physical condition when selecting jobs for them to do. There is always something

for everybody to do. There is an ecology centre with schoolroom and various

workshops, a wildlife sanctuary, with seven wildlife ponds and an old varieties'

orchard, where our two eco-mowers (Wilf & Sam, the sheep) keep the grass under

control.

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About cars in Shirley, Croydon

I took the pictures of the 7 Day Notice of Removal and Croydon

Council PCN in the afternoon of 31 October 2013.

The Notice of Removal is dated 6 October 2013 and the PCN is dated

24 October 2013.

The car was left parked on double yellow lines and around a busy

corner. It has been there for many weeks. Why was it not moved to asafer place? This vehicle is a hazard and could be set on fire, just like

the one dumped in Mead Way and spotted by Said Otmani in the

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Summer. On Sunday

27 October, walking

through Mead Way, I

noticed that, sadly, the

tree had not survived

the fire and had beenremoved by Croydon

Council. How long will it

take before it is

replaced? Will the

insurance pay for its

replacement or will the

residents pay through Council Tax?We spotted another dumped car in the car

park of Ivy House in Shirley Oaks Village.

There is a blank notice attached: either

nobody filled it or they filled it such a long

time ago that the ink evaporated.

It is not within our remit to investigate these matters but we do have a

right to ask why these vehicles are not removed sooner. Marzia


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The Library Campaign

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Dear Friends

The menopause affects all women; some sail through it and

others can suffer symptoms including hot flushes, night

sweats, mood changes, disturbed sleep and so on. Thosesuffering often feel lonely, confused and find it hard to admit

to these symptoms even to their closest friends, let alone ask

for help. Most women decide to suffer in silence rather then

face the embarrassment of discussing it and seeking help.

They are unaware of how common and normal theseproblems are and what help is available to them. In the

meantime, it can be difficult for those around them and it

also affects family life.

Having discussed these issues with people I know and also

medical consultants, I thought that it would be a good ideato run an awareness event so women can learn more about

the menopause, prolapse and incontinence and also about

HRT.

The speakers have studied and specialised on these issues

and will be happy to answer questions from the audience.The event is Free and car parking is available. If successful,

we may run future informative events. Please do take up this

opportunity if you would like to learn more.

To confirm your attendance, please email [email protected]

Kind regards

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The West Wickham Food Market did not re-openAt the beginning of October, Shirley Life received an email that said

the West Wickham Food Market was re-launching on Sunday 20

October, thanks to local chilli sauce and chutney maker, The Chilli

Pig, and with the support from Bromley Council.

The new market was to be based on the previous site the car park

behind Carpet Right on West Wickham High Street and would

operate on the first and third Sundays of each month from 10am to

2pm.

Many stallholders from the original market were to return to sell their

local artisan produce, including The Chilli Pig, Batch Farm

Cheesemakers and Hens Kitchen gluten free cakes. New stalls were

also going to join, including The Crumbery delicious homemadechocolates; hot steak sandwiches from Gabors Kitchen and English

wine from West Fisher Winery in Kent.

The previous market had closed in July but was able to re-open

thanks to the grit and determination of The Chilli Pig, who have taken

the organisation of the market under their wing and, with the help of

Bromley Council and the local community,

were determined to make it successful.Chris Guthrie of The Chilli Pig said: We and

many of our loyal customers were

disappointed that the old market dwindled due

to lack of support, so we decided to run it

ourselves. We have been involved with many

markets since launching The Chilli Pig in 2011

and know keeping the market local, with local,quality produce at affordable prices is the key

to success. The response from local producers and re-sellers has

been overwhelming: we have 15 stalls signed up and are getting

enquiries daily. We intend to have a guest stall slot at each market, to

create interest for customers, as well as regular stallholders.

Before uploading the article, I decided to double check the information

with the PR Agency. A good idea because I received the followingemail: I'm really sorry but the market has had to close, due to

circumstances beyond the control of the organisers. The Chilli Pig,


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however, still operate and are a local Bromley company. I don't know

if they attend any other local markets, but if you wanted to do

something on them, I can put you in touch. I was not impressed.

I was looking forward to meeting The Chilli Pig. I looked them up and

found out that they produce homemade chilli sauces, chutneys andketchup and are based in Bromley. Set up in 2011, they sell their

produce at local and specialist food markets including Bromley market,

One New Change at St Pauls, Partridges at the Duke of York Square,

Chelsea and online viawww.thechillipig.co.uk . I will go and try what

they make because we all love chillies.

So much so that, on 8 September, I bought my first chilli plant in

Brighton. Quite an interesting and lively shop. The Chilli team can visit

your organisation or attend a party to organise a chilli challenge

evening with an ascending heat challenge and chilli roulette, even anExtreme Foods Challenge involving blindfolds and bugs!

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NOVEMBER 2013 FILM SEASON

AT THE SPREAD EAGLE

Monday 4 November at 2.30* and 8.00pmBEHIND THE CANDELABRA(15) 2013 USA

118 mins

Director: Steven Soderbergh

Stars: Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Michael

Douglas, Debbie Reynolds

Douglas gives the performance of a lifetime in

this biopic of Liberace the one time highest-paid entertainer in the world. Based on the book

by his lover of six years Scott Thorson (Damon),

it shows the difficulties of a celebrity marriage

secret to all but those closest to them.

*The 2.30pm screening will be subtitled for the hard of hearing.

Monday 11 November at 2.30 and 8.00pm

THE KINGS OF SUMMER (15) 2013 USA 95mins

Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts

Stars: Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moises Arias

Frustrated by his single father Frank, Joe declares

his freedom once and for all when he and two

teenage friends, in the ultimate act of

independence, decide to spend their summer

building a house in the woods and living off the

land.

Monday 18 November at 2.30 and

8.00pm

SUMMER IN FEBRUARY (12A) 2013

UK 100 mins

Director: Christopher MenaulStars: Dominic Cooper, Emily Browning,

Dan Stevens

Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign Update


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A true tale of love, liberty and scandal amongst the Edwardian artists'

colony in Cornwall. Alfred Munnings now regarded as one of Britain's

most sought-after artists is at the centre of a complex love triangle,

involving aspiring artist Florence Carter-Wood and Gilbert Evans.

Monday 25 November at 2.30* and8.00pm

Much ado about nothing (12A)

2012 USA 109 mins

Director: Joss Whedon

Stars: Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, Clark

Gregg, Nathan Fillion

Filmed in black and white during a

break in filming of Avengers Assemble

at Whedon's family home with an

alumni cast of friends. This fresh

contemporary take on Shakespeare's

comedy has an almost Woody Allen

feel to it.

*The 2.30pm screening will be subtitled

for the hard of hearing.

The Spread Eagle is in Katharine Street, Croydon, next to Croydon

Clocktower. Screenings are free just order your drinks/food

before going upstairs. Seats are first-come, first-served,so arriving

early is advisable.

To be added to the Campaign mailing list, please email:[email protected]

Adrian Winchester, Campaign Chairman

Our Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in the

Campaign, with photo albums, scans of press coverage and screening

reminders:http://www.facebook.com/LeanCampaign

For additional updates, film presentation reminders, etc, please follow

the Campaign on Twitter: @SaveDavidLean

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The Chestnut ClinicSpecialising in the Identification &

Treatment of Allergic Disorders

Home Visit Service

Tel: 01959 572055

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.chestnuthomeopathy.co.uk

63 Steeple Heights Drive, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3UN

Tel: 020 8688 0844 Mobile: 07860 795836 Email: [email protected]

6 Commerce Way Croydon Surrey CR0 4XA
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The Chestnut Clinic has movedto 63 Steeple Heights Drive

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Nathalies ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Last month we saw how to keep in top condition

during winter by looking after our diet and

digestion. This month read on to see how exercise,

making time for me-moments and looking after your

immune system can optimise your winter wellbeing.

4-Keep active

Cold temperature contracts the blood vessels which hinders bloodflow and the proper distribution of nutrients. It also slows down the

natural detoxifying process. Gentle to moderate exercise will

increase blood flow and rebalance the circulatory system. It

increases heat in the body, stimulates digestion and helps release

toxins.

Research have demonstrated that people who exercise regularly

have a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and somecancers. Not only is exercising good for your physical health but it

is also good for your mental health. It reduces stress levels and lower

risks of depression and dementia but it also increases self-esteem

and boost our mood. Regular exercise increases our energy levels,

improve sleeping patterns and can help control our weight.

Ayurveda recommends yoga to build muscle strength and increase

flexibility. It also is great as calming stressed and over-active minds.Exercise does not have to limit itself to yoga or have to be expensive.

A brisk walk in the crisp morning air just after breakfast is equally

good. So is riding a bike or water aerobics. Aim to do at least 30

minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activities 5 days a week.

Always consult your doctor before undertaking an exercise

programme especially if you have been inactive for a long time and

suffer health issues.

5- Find some me-time

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ready for spring action. The rhythm of winter leads to cosy nights in

with a good book or a luxurious soak in the bath with essential oils.

We all live in a time-poor society and finding some me-time between

juggling a career and family life can be difficult. However, some down

out time is essential to give our busy mind a rest. Stress not only

affects our mental wellbeing but also our physical bodies. Finding

ways to reduce our stress levels and calm our mind is as important

as brushing your teeth in the morning. Meditation can be a very

useful tool in learning to de-stress. It is free and can be done almost

anywhere at anytime, although a quiet environment is preferable.

Take a few precious minutes out of each day to pamper yourself;

sitting in front of the TV does not count. Find time to read a book,

have a bath, meditate, go for a gentle walk, see the sunrise orsunset, watch the birds in the garden, anything that will calm your

mind and nourish your soul. And dont forget to treat yourself

regularly to a massage to keep you body, mind and spirit healthy.

3- Boost your immunity

A healthy diet and digestion, exercise and stress-busting me-times

should be enough to keep your immunity strong. However, for times

when you need a little aid from nature, there are a few naturalsupplements out there that will give you that extra help. Ayurveda

recommends Chyawanprash, a jam like food supplement which is

rich in vitamin C. It contains over 47 fruits, herbs and spices and is

widely used in India for its multiple health benefits. It has great

immune system strengthening properties and is rich in anti-oxidants.

It can be eating directly or mixed with liquid such as milk or water or

even spread on toast. Echinacea is also very good at boostingimmune functions. Regular use of Echinacea reduces the bodys

susceptibility to the two most dreaded viral infections in winter: colds

and the flu.

Keep well & healthyNathalie

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Eggshells

Do you think of eggshells

as food bucket fodder?

Think again. From facials to

fertiliser and craft projectsto cleaning products, the

humble eggshell can be

re-used all over your house

and garden.

You could:

1 Feed them to your pets

Eggshells are rich in calcium, iron and minerals which makes theman excellent nutritional addition to your dogs, cats or chickens diet.

To create your own healthy supplement, simply rinse your eggshells

and store them in an airtight container until you have as many as

you'd like.

Cooking your shells is essential and will ensure any potential

bacterial nasties are neutralised. Zap them in the microwave for two

to three minutes or bake them in the oven for 20 minutes at 120 c.

For chickens simply grind up the shells into smaller pieces using a

pestle and mortar and add the mix to their feed or sprinkle it on the

ground where your hens like to forage.

For dogs and cats you'll need to put in a little more elbow grease and

grind your shells into a powder-like consistency before sprinkling a

teaspoon on your pet's normal food. Your homemade shell

supplement can be stored for up to two months in an airtight

container.

2 Fend off slugs and snails

Eggshells are a gardener's great ally in the fight against slugs and

snails. It sounds a little barbaric but sprinkled liberally round the base

of your veggies, roughly crushed egg shell pieces are perfect for

creating a spiky protective barrier. Any soft bodied pest attempting

to make a meal of your lettuce will meet a swift, sharp end.

3 Add them to the compost heap

Eggshells are an excellent addition to your compost heap and they

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coffee grinds. Even the leftover water from your boiled eggs can

provide a nutrient-rich boost to your indoor and outdoor plants once

cooled.

4 Create colourful works of art

With a wide range of egg colours now available in most largesupermarkets it's easy to collect a rainbow of eggshells to make into

colourful artwork. Once you've gathered enough shells, dry them

out in the oven by baking at 120c for about 20 minutes and then

grind them into small pieces with a pestle and mortar. Next, arm the

children with some PVA glue, let them draw a pretty picture and then

sprinkle eggshells over the top to create a work of art worthy of any

kitchen cupboard. There's a great how to guide on the Makes and

Takes website and it even includes instructions on how to dye youreggshells, just in case you're feeling a little more adventurous!

http://www.makeandtakes.com/kids-crafts

5 Add them to your beauty regime

If your skin is feeling a little lack lustre, pep it up with an eggshell

facial! Simply pop your washed eggshells in the microwave for two

minutes and then crush to a rough powder with a pestle and mortar.

Next, whisk your powder up with an egg white and apply generously

to your skin. Leave the mask on for about five minutes (until it feels

dry and tight) and then rinse with warm water. To combat minor skin

irritations or itching drop an eggshell into a small cup of apple cider

vinegar, cover and let it soak or a few days. Remove the shell and

dab the mixture as needed on the affected area.

6 Create your own cleaning products

The humble eggshell makes a great non-toxic alternative to harsh

abrasive cleaning products. Crushed and mixed with soapy water

eggshells can be used to scour dirty pots and pans or clean the

inside of thermos flasks.

Mixed with a cup of lemon juice, a handful of cleaned and roughly

ground eggshells can be used to give your washing machine a DIY

MOT! Pour your mix around the bottom of the machine drum and

leave overnight, then run the rinse cycle the next morning and anylime scale deposits inside the bottom of your machine will be

washed away.
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And I my head oppressed byhorror said:

"Master, what is it that I hear?Who are those people so defeatedby their pain?"

And he to me: "This miserableway is taken by the sorry soulsof those who lived withoutdisgrace and without praise.

They now commingle with thecoward angels, the company of

those who were not rebels norfaithful to their God, but stoodapart.

The heavens, that their beauty notbe lessened, have cast them out,

nor will deep Hell receive them -even the wicked cannot glory inthem.

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and

5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residents.

There is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (or

coffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo. Just drop in!You can hold your parties at the Centre on Saturdays and

Sundays. Contact the Site Manager, NOG, on 020 8777

4298 from Monday to Friday from 9 to 11am or Friday

afternoon. He will be happy to show you around.

The Centre is available for hire during the morning and

early afternoon. We are gradually populating the day slots:please consider meeting at the Centre for your group or

association.

SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would like

to welcome new Trustees. If you are interested in helping

the Centre become an even more lively place, please email

[email protected] for further details. The AGMof the Association is on 12 November: all are welcome to

attend and come on board. There is a lot to do to keep

the Centre doing?

Is there anybody out there willing to help us restoring the

flat roof or who can get us wall insulation at cost? Please

phone 020 8777 4298 and leave a message is nobody

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Tuesday 12th November 2013

at 7.30pm

All are welcome.

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Andrew Dunsmore,

Picture Partnership,

Shirley

Oh, what a month October was! Will I remember it? Yes, of course I

will; in more ways than one.

It was the month I lost two members of staff at the same time; one on

holiday, and one off sick. Boy! Was that tough, but the rest of the staff

just peddled harder and 'Thank-you' to them we kept everything

ticking over.

I was invited to a celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the profession

of Sister Judith CSC. Of course I took my cameras, although they were

not part of the invitation, and took lots of different pictures throughout

the day as a record for Sister Judith. She was so pleased when she

received them a short while later, my reward being the smile and large

hug she gave me.

Then the Harvest Festival at Westminster Abbey, attended by HRH

The Duchess of Cornwall GCVO, to celebrate the Harvest in

association with British Food Fortnight. A great service, great kids and

lovely displays.

Followed by a Soire evening in memory of a young girl who died at the

age of 15 and a half, just too young. It raised money for one of her

favourite charities,The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders.

And finally Hallowe'en - we had a number of people coming to the

studio dressed for Hallowe'en and having a spooky picture taken,

which we then printed for them there and then, in return for a minimum

1 donation to Winston's Wish, a charity helping children suffering

bereavement. As a result we are able to send Winston's Wish 100.00.

There is something about helping others that is more rewarding than

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www.picturepartnership.co.uk.@PPPictures

Remember those who helped us when we needed help most.

Remember those who are no longer with us.

November is the special month of Remembrance when we remember,

too, those who gave the most. Their lives. Let us not forget them nor

their families.I hope our pictures will help you to remember too.

Ouraddress is :-

213 Wickham Road, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 8TG.

Tel :- 020 8656 4024.

Picture Partnership are six doors away from the Co-Op

opposite Shirley Library.
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY November 2013Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime: 2.15 to 2.45pm on the following Thursdays: 7,14,17,21 and 28.

Rhymetime: 10 to 10.30am on the following Fridays: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

Once upon a Rhyme: 10 to 10.30am on the following Saturdays: 9 and 23.Saturday Crafts: 2.30 to 4pm on the following Saturdays: 2,16 and 30.

Chatterbooks, a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old, is no longer running.

Teen Reading Group: For children aged 11 to 19, the group meets once a month to

read and discuss books, recommend books to each other, choose new books for

the library and do lots of other book related activities such as quizzes and games or

any other activities that the members suggest. Thursday 14 from 4.30 to 5.30pm

Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games: Do you like playing Scrabble, Monopoly, cards, chess and Battleship?

We have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time.

Monthly Craft Workshop: Card Making on Tuesday 12 from 2.30 to 4.30pm.

Stitch, Knit and Natter from 2.30 to 4.30pm Friday 1, 15 and 29.

Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon. The Work Club is here to offer

support with job search, help with typing CVs, help filling in application forms and

there is access to the internet and email. No appointment is needed, just drop in.Computer sessions for beginners: Learn to set up an email account, use Facebook,

do online shopping, use Word, Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skills.

These sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoon

and on some Saturday mornings. Please contact the library for further details.

Display boards

Our display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club or

society. Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 8726 6900 or email

[email protected]

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers

Author Linda MacDonald will give a talk about her book Meeting Lydia onTuesday 19 November from 2.15 to 3.30pm. She will sign copies of her book

following her talk. Tea and coffee will be served afterwards.


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READING

GROUPFOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The bed I Made by Lucy Whitehouse on Thursday 21

November from 6 to 7pm.

Lucie Whitehouse has created a perfect thriller. The Bed I Made grabs you from

the very first chapter; it is not one to be missed but certainly not one that I wouldrecommend reading just before you turn the lights off!

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Green Thumb: Chapter 6

The grass would look even better but the weather was unkind and one

could not mow the lawn before Green Thumb arrived.

On 28 October, One had the Autumn/Winter treatment. Green Thumb

sprayed with a micronutrient feed that gives good colour and helps

with the control of moss. One had to keep off the lawn to allow the

product to dry. Not a difficult task considering the weather.

The Spring Treatment is scheduled for 26

March. Winter is coming and nature slows

down. There are a lot of birds, however.

One was a bit startled by a fierce looking

creature. It seems it was a European

Green Woodpecker or so One was told on

Twitter when One asked for help.

Was it worth? One thinks it was because the lawn was in a very sorry

state at the beginning of the treatment. With minimal effort and cost,

One has a lawn, now. One chose The Complete Programme and pays

18.77 per month. One will resume reporting in the Spring.

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GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken

LAWN CARE AND CUTTING

WEEDING, PLANTING AND PRUNING

HEDGE TRIMMING

LEAF CLEARINGFENCE AND SHED TREATMENT

JET WASHING OF PATHS AND PATIOS

NO JOB CONSIDERED TOO SMALLAll your gardening needs catered for using our owntools. Removing all debris from site and leavingyour garden clean and tidy

ALL AT COMPETITIVE PRICESFREE NO OBLIGATION

QUOTATIONS

Contact Greg:

Mobile: 07968 404 448Email: [email protected]


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http://www.wickhamstudio.co.uk/

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save

40% on all hairdressing and nail services for a year?

Simply join our Teen Club by purchasing a Teen

Club Card for only 20.00. Simply email

[email protected] and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interested

in joining Teen Club.
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