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4 March 2015
by Picture Partnership, Shirley
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Marzia Nicodemi-EhikioyaEditor, linguist, outspoken
campaigner
on local and national issues. Loves opera,books and
libraries.
Russell ElliottPassionate believer and advocate ofalternative -
Just cos something hasalways been done a particular way
doesnt make it the best!
Robert DilGraphic Design Consultant and
Co-owner of TD Studio in Addiscombe.Loves making music &
diving.
Andrew DunsmoreTop London photographer, runs Picture Partnership
in his Shirley Studio
or on location. He helps you take better pictures.
Nadia NazirIT Consultant and Interior
Decorator, loves to sew, knitand bake.
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3ContentsCreative Crochet for Beginners 4Shirley Life 5Are you
in denial? 10Say NO to Arctic Apples 13Activities at the Shirley
Community Centre 14The Friday Club at the SCC 16The Echo Experience
20Experiments 23Noticeboard 27Useful Websites 28Croydon Stop and
Search Community Monitoring Group (CMG) 30Harassment 32I-522: Your
Right to Know 34Andrew Dunsmore, Picture Partnership, Shirley
36Shirley Library: March Activities 42Cariad Dolls House
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Cover: A thing of beauty or a curse?by Picture Partnership,
Shirley
Editorial TeamMarzia Nicodemi-Ehikioya (Editor), Russell Elliott
(Sub Editor),Robert Dil (Graphic Design Consultant) and Nadia Nazir
(WebsiteAdministrator).Contributors: Andrew Dunsmore, Tom Dunsmore,
Jill Latter andSaid Otmani.
ContactsT: 07940 415532 E: [email protected] W:
www.shirleylife.com
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4Creative Crochetfor Beginnersat Strand HouseZion PlaceThornton
Heath
Images reproduced courtesy of Inside Crochet Magazine
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Our VoicesAnother picture borrowedfrom twitter. Indeed it ismore
than a picture: thewords resonated in mymind, probably because Ihad
had a hard day andwas feeling sorry formyself. Those are themoments
when I feel likethrowing in the towel andgoing back to a
cossetedintellectual life. I am no longer naive but still a
dreamer. I dream ofpeople who are honourable, generous and sincere
whilst I seem to besurrounded by pompous, narrow-minded and
self-serving creatures.Remember that All that is necessary for the
forces of evil to win in theworld is for enough good men to do
nothing. Let our voices be heard.
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It is always a great pleasure to read the monthly newsletter
fromwww.zerowasteeurope.eu/ about what happens in other
countries.Croydon, on the other hand, might soon get the Viridor
incineratorthanks to the lack of vision of a Council betraying its
promises.
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ofoptimising waste collection for quality recycling? Probably,
because itis a cheaper option and there will not be enough to burn.
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Racism is defined in the Oxford dictionary asPrejudice,
discrimination, or antagonismdirected against someone of a
different racebased on the belief that ones own race
issuperior.Teaching other peoples cultures has done littleto tackle
the fundamental issue of racism which,
in my opinion, stems from the intolerance towards those who
holddifferent opinions from ourselves and have different life
styles. Racismand bigotry go hand in hand and are directed against
those withnegroid features, asylum seekers, Gypsies, Roma
Communities,Eastern Europeans and now, more than ever, Muslims and
Jews. The listis endless because you could add Scots if one is
English et cetera. Too many people in positions of power are
denying racism still exists.The media whips up hysteria and plays
with the raw emotions of thepublic. Lynching, albeit emotional, is
back. What is the way forward? Talk shops are in abundance and
prettyuseless because they are not followed by tangible results.
There is asmall group, not politically correct and down to earth,
that is hatching.We could make a small difference. More soon.A
Thing of Beauty or a curse?Spring is coming and flocks of parakeets
areback. The birds have already caused muchdamage to St John's the
Evangelist Church andthe iconic Windmill in Shirley. They are
quitepretty, but they are pesky too. It seems that awildlife
watchdog has ruled that people will beable to shoot parakeets under
a general licence.This doesn't mean that anyone can go and
justshoot or strangle a parakeet. The watchdog saysthey can
threaten smaller birds, crops and publicsafety. They look quite at
ease eating out of birdfeeders.
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NEW RACISMBecause explicit and blatant racism is illegal andthus
socially censored, it is now more difficult tofind. Even Ukippers,
when caught by media, haveto apologise.
New racism involves three components:
1 Denial - there is no racism anymore2 Antagonism to demands -
Why should thegovernment apologise?
3 Resentment about special measures - Whyshould there be
affirmative action?
Racism is not an opinion!Racism is an offence!!
and UK
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Say NO to Arctic ApplesWhen I read the passagebelow I had to
take a deepbreath because I could notbelieve that people could
betaken in by such nonsense.An apple designed fortodays busy
lifestyle! Arcticapples arent slow browning.They arent low
browning.They are truly non browning.By applying modern
sciencetools to the age-old art of
apple breeding, Okanagan Specialty Fruits is breeding
nonbrowningArctic apple varieties with all the great features you
love about apples,without the browning yuck factor you dont.
What is it all about? On Friday, 13 February 2015, the U.S.
Departmentof Agriculture (USDA) approved the first genetically
engineered apple,despite hundreds of thousands of petitions asking
the USDA to rejectit. The USDA said the GMO apple doesnt pose any
harm to otherplants or pests. What about to the people who will eat
them?
The Arctic Apple (Golden Delicious and Granny varieties),
developed byCanada-based Okanagan Specialty Fruit, shockingly
doesnt requireapproval by the U.S. Food & Drug Association
(FDA). The FDA willmerely conduct a voluntary review before,
presumably, rubber-stamping the apple for use in restaurants,
institutions (includingschools and hospitals) and grocery
stores.
The biotech industry has always claimed that genetically
engineeredDNA or RNA is destroyed by human digestion, eliminating
the dangerof these mutant organisms damaging human genes or human
health.But many biotech scientists say otherwise. They point to
evidence thatthe dsRNA present in food survive digestion in the
stomach andintestines and actually enter the bloodstream and
tissues of the body,where it can influence the functioning of the
eater's cells.
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MONDAY4 to 6pm
PlayPlace Youth Cl
ub
7+ years
ACTIVITIES at the Shirley Community Centre
TUESDAY9.15am to 3pm
English LanguageClasses for Adults
FREE
4 to 6pmNeighbourhood
WardensWEDNESDAY
8 to 10pm ShirleyTableTennisClub THURSDAY
6 to 8pmTS Endeavor Sea CadetsUniformed youth group for 12-18
year olds.
8 to 10pmRoad Cycling Club
THURSDAY9.15am to
3pm
English Language
Classes for Adults
FREE
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VACANCIES AVAILABLE CALL 020 8777 4298
FRIDAY2 to 5pm
Friday ClubAll seniors welcome fora cup of tea and a chat.
SATURDAY9am to 2pm
BrightSparks Performers
Theatre & Dance Academy
for children aged 2
to young adult
FRIDAY5.30 to 7pm
GKR Karate
FRIDAY7 to 9pm PlayPlace Youth Club11+ years
SATURDAY2 to 4pm
Taekwondo Martial Arts
from age 6 upwards
SUNDAY5.30 to 7pm
Taekwondo Martial Arts
SUNDAY10am to 1.30pm Shrublands ChristianFellowship Services
2 to 5pm Forward in Faith Ministry
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Parents should be especially concerned, as GMOapples will most
likely be sold to restaurants andschools. There will be no way to
know if a child isconsuming them except avoiding anythingcontaining
apples. If the Arctic Apple varietiesshow up in supermarkets, the
only way to avoidthem will be to buy certified organic. Or, if
they
dare label them, to avoid buying them altogether.
What is the benefit of this apple to consumers? NONE.
Well, GMO crops are often altered to resist disease or pests,
but thisapple is being altered for aesthetics. Andrew Kimbrell,
executivedirector of the Center for Food Safety called it a botox
apple. If youcut an apple and leave it sit on your counter for a
while, it will beginto brown within a matter of minutes. It is
still highly edible for quitesome time, but the oxidation process
eventually does what it isdesigned to do to uneaten food,
decompose. The decomposition willnot stop with this technology; you
just wont be able to see it. It is justa bad apple. McDonalds and
co would benefit by being able to sellapples that are actually much
older than they appear. Is that goodfor us? No, it is good for
their pockets.
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e Echo ExperienceA hairdresser who opens on Sundays isa welcome
novelty. A hairdresser whogoes the extra mile when you are unableto
make an appointment days inadvance is a life saver for busy
women(and men).
Echo Hair is a large, elegant anduncluttered shop located at 136
HighStreet, West Wickham BR4 0LZ,telephone 020 8776 0065.
Echo is a sound caused by the reflectionof sound waves from a
surface back tothe listener. Selma, the lady on the left
of the picture, chose the name of the shop because she believes
thatword of mouth is a very important factor in her business. Her
clientsare her best publicity. Her young son, however, had a say in
the choiceof the name too as he, the first time he entered the shop
when it wasbeing fitted, kept saying that there was an echo in the
place.
Echo Hair is a unisex hairdresser that also caters for children.
It is runby Selma, who has skill and talent and a driving energy
that makesher an excellent hairdresser. Her passion leads to
enthusiasm, which isthe basis for any artistic and creative
work.
Selma is able to see what she wants to produce in a mass of
unshapedmaterial and understands not only the basics but also the
magic ofmixing colors, combining color profiles, using light and
shadow as wellas interactions of warm and cold colors next to each
other.
She is a great listener and seems to grasp what her clients say
and alsounderstand what they are not saying.
Selma will now be joined by Fatma, a make-up artist for
Christian Diorfor 17 years and Selmas life-long friend.
Fatma would like to educate ladies about the use of make up
andencourages them to bring their make-up bags to the salon. She
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how important it is to achieve a flawless face make up and can
helpyou choose your own personal style.
There is a pleasant and secluded area at the rear of the shop
andprivate hairdressing is offered to clients who require privacy
duringtheir hair services.
Fatma and Selma will be offering tailor made packages for bridal
hairand make up client. Your experience with them, from start to
finish,will be stress free, leaving you to relax and enjoy your big
day.
Are you ready for your Echo Experience?
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ExperimentsThe more I read about all thechemical poisons in
theproducts we buy, the fewer Ibuy. We all know that rawhoney and
coconut oil are twoof the most powerful andpopular healing foods
aroundand have been used forcenturies to treat common
ailments, as well to support the health and beauty of ones hair
and skin.I read an interesting article in The Alternative Daily
email alerts anddecided to try 5 ways to combine these two
superfoods, adding themto my health and personal care routine:1
Conditioning hair mask to replenish moisture and increase
shine.
Ingredients:1 tbsp unrefined coconut oil and 1 tbsp. raw
honeyInstructions:Simply mix the oil and honey together in a small
bowl, and thenapply to wet or dry hair, focusing on the most
damaged, dry areas.Leave it in for up to an hour and then wash and
condition your hairusing your normal routine.My way: Use your hands
to melt the coconut oil over the basin andask somebody to pour the
honey into it, gently. Apply to wet hairand leave it for an hour,
keeping your head covered with a towel. Idid not use a conditioner.
My hair had more body and was shiny.However, the process was time
consuming.
2 CocoHoney cough syrupTry this syrup to treat a cold, cough, or
sore throat. The lemon juicein the serum boosts your immune system,
while both honey andcoconut oil contain powerful anti-viral and
antimicrobial propertieswhich together help to relieve and heal
your respiratory system.Ingredients:3 tbsp lemon juice60 ml raw
honey 2 tbsp unrefined coconut oil
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Instructions:Combine the ingredients in a small sauce pan and
heat over low untilcoconut oil is melted and ingredients can be
easily combined. Donot heat for too long or let the ingredients get
too hot, as they couldlose their effectiveness. When its ready,
take the syrup by thespoonful or mix into warm water or tea.My way:
Make sure the lemons are organic and add the juice to themelted
coconut oil. Stir it for a couple of minutes and enjoy neat.
Itworked for me.
3 Super-nutritious berry smoothieThis healthy smoothie contains
vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, andhealthy fats to keep you
feeling energetic and full throughout theday.Ingredients:12 avocado
1 cup pure coconut water 1 tsp raw honey 1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 tbsp unrefined coconut oilInstructions:Blend all of the
ingredients except the mixed berries until smooth.Then, add the cup
of berries to the blender and continue to blenduntil smooth. It is
important to wait to add the berries, or theircoolness can lead to
the coconut oil clumpingnot ideal for asmoothie!My way: Substitute
the coconut water with mineral water if youhave no fresh coconut.
You can use organic blueberries only and theberries do not have to
be frozen. It must be eaten as soon as possibleas the coconut oil
will clump!
4 A nourishing face maskHoney can effectively treat conditions
like acne, rosacea, andeczema, while coconut oil is great for
relieving dry or irritated skin,as well as for reducing wrinkles.
Combining them leads to super soft,clear, hydrated
skin!Ingredients:1 tbsp coconut oil
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1 tbsp raw honeyInstructions:Mix coconut oil and honey in a
small bowl with a spoon until it is wellcombined. Apply the mixture
to your face and neck with yourfingertips, gently, as sometimes
honey can crystalize and be rough onyour skin. Let it sink in for
up to 20 minutes, and then rinse it off withlukewarm water. Simple,
easy and effective!My way: I used my hands to melt the coconut oil
over the basin andasked somebody to pour the honey into it, gently.
My skin felt greatand I confess I licked my fingers when catching
drips from theconcoction.
5 Homemade honey cinnamon CocoButterThis coconut butter is
simple to make and super healthy too. Enjoyit with gluten-free
breads or baked goods, as a topping on sweetpotatoes or squash, in
a bowl of oatmeal or granola, or mixed intoa bit of Greek
yogurt.Ingredients:1 cup unrefined coconut oil 14 cup raw honey 2
tsp ground cinnamon 12 tsp unrefined sea salt or Hymalayan
saltInstructions:Place all ingredients in a food processor and
process for one minuteon high. Be sure not to over-whip it, as the
coconut oil may liquifyand separate from the honey. After 1 minute,
transfer the spread toa jar for storage, and keep in the fridge. My
way: I did try it once but I am not fond of spreads and
definitelydo not like coconut butter in Greek yogurt.
For the best results on all of these recipes, makesure your raw
honey is certified organic (or ismade by local artisans who follow
organicpractices), and that you use organic, extra-virgincoconut
oil.I have started asking Tesco to have an organicand no GMO
section in the supermarket. Pleasehelp me. We are worth it.
Marzia
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The sad truthabout bigotry isthat most bigotseither don'trealize
that theyare bigots, orthey convincethemselves thattheir bigotry
isperfectlyjustified.
Wayne Gerard Trotman
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USEFUL WEBSITESNEWS AND BLOGS If you want to know what is really
going on in Croydon insidecroydon.com/
If you are interested in police matters
http://inspectorgadget.wordpress.com/
If you are interested in checking facts http://fullfact.org
FOOD AND HEALTH Bradleys for the best frozen fish around
(quality, price andgreat choice) www.frozenfishdirect.co.uk
For books and health products that might change a few thingsin
your life for the betterwww.credence.org
For organic food on your doorstep, check www.riverford.co.ukand
discover, once more, what real food tastes like
For a fun and inspirational blog full of gluten free
recipeshttp://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.co.uk/p/site-index.html
If you want to make a difference about better prices,
decentworking conditions, local sustainability and fair terms of
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http://www.fairtrade.org.uk
Subscribe to www.thealternativedaily.com to receive yourdaily
source for alternative health news and tips. You can reallylearn a
lot from this website.
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your wellbeing
Be kind to the environment and your skin. Find out how to doyour
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LIFESTYLE AND BEAUTY When you need a freelance make-up artist,
checkwww.mimidmakeup.com
For a hairdresser with a differencewww.wickhamstudio.co.uk/
WEBSITES If you are looking for a reliable person to build your
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TRAVEL Before travelling and planning an outing, DO
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SERVICES For superb vacuum cleaners repairs, servicing and
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For electrical workwww.shirleyelectrical.com
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CROYDONBOROUGH STOP ANDSEARCH
C0MMUNITYMONITORING
GROUPCMGs are local scrutiny bodies that will instigate
changes.The decrease in numbers of stop and searches is not
sufficient tochange the perceptions of the public who believe that
police employsincorrect tactics that have a negative impact on
people.Croydon CMG asked for better training and awareness of
policeofficers: we work so that MPS guidelines are fully
implemented.The quality of the encounter with the person being
stopped is essentialto maintaining public support: a person should
be dealt withprofessionally, politely and positively. Change will
then ensue.
If you wish to share your experience, positive or
negative,around Stop and Search or talk about a grievance,
please email Marzia Nicodemi, Chair of Croydon CMG, at
[email protected] or phone/text on 07940 415532.
Quality of Encounter Model: Explain, Ensure, Record,
ReassureExplain: An appropriate introduction and explanation of
what is
going to happen during the encounter.Ensure: Agreement and
understanding and, therefore,
cooperation.Record: Acknowledgement of the encounter (hand over
copy of
the search form).Reassure: Positive departure. Police act to
protect Londoners.
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Meeting owner Key
Stop and Search Scrutiny structure
Service Scrutiny Corporate Scrutiny
Localised Scrutiny Catalysts for change
IPCC
PPEB
EHRC
ACPO
Stakeholders (Community,
IAGs, schools, partners etc)
HMIC
Home Office
CMGs
PCC of
GLA
MPS MOPAC Parliament
Bodies that hold the MPS corporately to account, of which
S&S forms part of that scrutiny.
A body that holds the Police Service nationally, to account.
Bodies that are localised, by virtue of being specific to Stop
& Search or by geography.
Scrutiny bodies that will instigate change
Home Affairs Select
Committee
MOPAC Challenge Internal MOPAC
performance board
Programme
Board
S&S crime
fighters
Stakeholder
Network
CMN
SN
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HARASSMENT
The road is finally clear but I want to put on record that we
had toendure temporary traffic lights in Palace View, probably
becausenobody, not even Essex Utilities or Police, took heed of the
no entrysigns. The traffic lights were obviously defective because
they did not
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change for prolonged periods of time and I was told, twice, they
werenot working at all. Moreover, they were on all night which is
ridiculousin a secondary road without traffic.I call this
harassment and a waste of money. We suffered months ofinconvenience
and we will end up paying for the chaotic managementof the gas
works.The daily working hours could have been extended so the works
couldfinish sooner. Instead nobody appeared to work on a few days
andwork proceeded at slow motion. Finally, to add insult to injury,
we were left with a sign that makes nosense whatsoever because
there are no diversions anywhere near. Wasit left behind by chance?
Do they ever take an inventory of their signs?The picture below was
taken on 25 February 2015. The sign is still thereon 4 March 2015.
How much longer we will have to look at it?
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Vote with Your Pocket,EVERY DAY
Remember, the food companies on the left of the graphicspent
tens of millions of dollars in the last two labellingcampaignsin
California and Washington Stateto preventyou from knowing what is
in your food.
You can even the score by switching to the brands on theright;
all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right to Knowcampaign.
StarbucksNaked Juice
GerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen & Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu Pont
Bayer BASF
Burts Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS.Voting with your pocket, at every
meal, matters.
It makes a huge difference.
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is so important.
Spring is the most popular season for Weddings and we at
PicturePartnership have over 20 years experience
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There aremany things a couple need to worry about when planning
theirwedding but with Picture Partnership in attendance,
thephotographer will not be one of them.
With our strong background in press photography, where
thepicture has to be the story, allied to our natural,
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special day,ensures that the day can be relived time and time again
and is notjust a record for the file. We can also adapt our style
to reflectyour own individual personalities. So, if you have a fun
and bubblyapproach to life its important that your wedding photos
reflectthat. Each couple if very different and our approach is
geared totheir individual requirements.
At Picture Partnership we firmly believe that in order to
achievethe highest quality of photographs, the couple must
becomfortable and at ease with the photographer on their big day.A
pre-wedding meeting is therefore mutually beneficial and givesthe
couple an opportunity to discuss in detail their plans and
theirexpectations of the photographer and to discuss options.
With a range of Wedding packages available to choose from,
we
Andrew Dunsmore, Picture Partnership,Shirley
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needs.
We also offer a pre-wedding portrait session on location or in
ourstudio. Both these sessions enable us to ensure that your
weddingday runs smoothly and that a stunning wedding portfolio
iscreated which encapsulates your cherished wedding
memoriesforever.
For more information please call us at Picture Partnership
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Picture Partnerships well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad,
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Your local library: SHIRLEY LIBRARYFebruary 2015
Whats in it for you? Theres something for everyone!Did you know
that its FREE to join the library? NB: The library no longer closes
at lunchtime.
You will notice fairly soon some welcome improvements in the
library. We are alsolooking forward to the delivery of new stock
which will be prominently on display foryou to borrow.We have a
wide range of fiction and information books, including new titles,
audiobooks and DVDs for adults and children, and nearly everything
is free to borrow.Adults and teens can borrow up to 25 items,
children up to 12.We have free wifi in the library as well as free
use of PCs and access to the internetfor up to two hours per
day.Online at http://www.croydonlibraries.com/online-library/,
library services are available24/7, with a digital library of audio
and e-books to download, as well as resourcessuch as
encyclopaedias, business information and help with the Theory
Driving Test,and Life in Great Britain questions.Food waste bags -
you can buy these at the library. We sell packs of 100 for 5.70.We
also sell garden waste bags for 1 each.Display boards at the
library are available for use free of charge for your club or
society.Please contact Fiona or Irene on 020 3700 1019 or email
[email protected], Regular
Childrens activities and events Rhymetime, rhymes and singing, on
Fridays from 10 to 10.30am, for babies, toddlersand their
adults.
Storytime, stories and craft has changed and will no longer be
held onThursdays. Book Buddies starts on Monday 2 March from 4 to
4.30pm. Come along to Book Buddies and enjoy stories colouring
andcrafts. Also, get your session sheet stamped on each visit and
collectcertificates. We look forward to seeing you at this fun, new
event!
Children's Saturday Crafts, on alternate Saturdays from 2.30 to
4pm.Please contact the Library for dates. There will be a special
Saturday crafts session on7 and 21 March.Once Upon a Rhyme This
event no longer runs.
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Free, Regular Events for adults Monthly Craft session: Card
making. Tuesday 10 March from 2.30 to 4.30pm.Knit and Natter:Do you
enjoy knitting, crochet or other needlework? Enjoy swappingskills
with a chat at our group, on the following Fridays from 2.30 to
4.30pm:Friday 13 March and Friday 27 March
Free Internet Taster SessionsIt includes: learning basic IT
skills, setting up an email account, using the internet,online
shopping! And much, much more! Monday mornings, Thursday mornings
andFriday afternoons. Please contact Shirley Library to book.
So why delay? Call into your library today
Telephone 020 3700 1019Email
[email protected]
You can find Shirley Library on the corner of Wickham Road and
Hartland Way, Shirley, CR0 8BH
Opening timesMonday 9am to 6pmTuesday 9am to 6pmWednesday
CLOSED
Thursday 9.30am to 7pmFriday 9am to 6pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Free monthly talks om authors or speakersBrian Lancaster will
give a talk entitled The Mysterious Death of a Family inCroydon on
Tuesday 17 March from 2.15 to 3.30pm. Please contact the library
toreserve a place for this talk.Reading Group for Adults will meet
on Thursday 12 March from 6 to 7pm.
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Cariad Dolls House FurnishingsJill Latter of CariadDolls House
Furnishingssays: Browse throughthe pages of CariAd.We pride
ourselves inmaking high qualitysoft furnishings for thedollshouse
collector.
We welcome enquires; if you are unable to find what you are
lookingfor, contact us. We are here to make your requests
materialise.
Whilst we have listed our most popular items, we are also able
toproduce the more unusual item for your dolls house. If you
require something that is unique to you and your dollshouse,please
do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your needs. Take thetime
to browse through the pages and escape into the world ofminiatures.
We have now introduced 1:24 scale soft furnishings as thisis
becoming a very popular scale.
If you are looking for another item to add to your room, please
contactCariad Furnishings. We are here to make your dreams come
true.Whilst we have stated colour choices onsome of our items,
there are manydifferent colours available; so, please, donot
hesitate to contact us if you have aspecific colour in mind.
Should you require a further order on apiece of furniture to
match a piece thatyou have already purchased, please beaware that
we will do our best to matchthe colour tones on the fabric, but
cannotalways guarantee a perfect match.Trade enquires welcome and
we shipworldwide.
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