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27 March 2014
by Marzia Nicodemi-Ehikioya
These Shirley poppiesgrew on Rev Wilkrsquos grave inSt Johnrsquos graveyard Shirley
Marzia Nicodemi-EhikioyaEditor linguist outspoken campaigner
on local and national issues Loves operabooks and libraries
Russell ElliottPassionate believer and advocate ofalternative - Just lsquocos something hasalways been done a particular way
doesnrsquot make it the best
Robert DilGraphic Design Consultant and
Co-owner of TD Studio in AddiscombeLoves making music amp diving
AndrewDunsmore
Top London photographer runsPicture Partnership in his ShirleyStudio or on location He helps
you take better pictures
Nathalie BaronAyurvedic therapist loves naturalremedies nature books amp writing
Nadia NazirIT Consultant and Interior
Decorator loves to sew knitand bake
Helen Campbell-MacDonaldPractitioner of alternative medicine
and regular contributor toAlternatives page
Jill LatterMiniaturist Shirley resident for more
than 50 years makes beautifulcakes
Tom DunsmoreFamily man Retired engineer Hasworked abroad Speaks Spanish
Enjoys travel
Charles Parkof Planning Partnership Ltd ShirleyThe man to look for if you wantsomething special for your home
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ContentsShirley Life 5Letrsquos Talk about the Broken Window by Editor 11What you need to know about Smart Meters 1A picture from Shirley 16About Round Up 19The blackboard 239 ways to re-use your tea bag 24Useful websites 269 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home and Reasons Not to Drink it 28Slimming World 33The Moat and The Goat 34Police Matters 381 Hour Free Parking Parking 40I-522 Your Right to Know 42Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign 44Andrew Dunsmore Picture Partnership Shirley 46Shirley Library April Activities 50Green Thumb 53Pothole 39 54Document A Letter Before the Claim 64
Front Cover Spring in Shirley
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 bull E shirleyliferocketmailcom bull W wwwshirleylifecomBlog httpshirleylifeblogwordpresscom
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CommunityShirley Life is an independentmagazine that aims to raiseawareness for our environment Weknow that ldquoA man who moves amountain begins by carrying awaysmall stonesrdquoWe believe that manyhands make this job quicker and
easier That is why we want to involve as many people as possibleSmart metersI could not make Mike Mitchamrsquos lecture but I started researching theldquoSmart revolutionrdquo and its implications It is strange that those who areso concerned about telecommunication masts seem to be totally silentabout the meters Read the poster on page 15 and find out more onhttpstopsmartmetersorguka-reminder-your-rights-in-relation-to-smart-metersBig energy firms are pushing hard to sell Smart Meter with advertisingcampaigns online and offline integrated social mediadirect mailcampaigns They want to sell them to us on the spurious and totallyunsubstantiated lsquobenefitsrsquo of placing our utility supplies on the web Theythink that we all live in cyber spacePlease be aware that you do not have to accept Smart Meters in yourhome Charles Hendry MP (former Energy minister) was reported to sayldquoWe believe that people will benefit from having smart meters but we willnot make them obligatory If people are concerned about theelectromagnetic issues they will not be required to have one We havebeen willing to give assurances to Hon Members on that accountrdquoDavid Cameronrsquos Secretary of State for Energy amp Climate ChangeEdward Davey MP issued a public response to the DontSmartMetermecampaign in which he stated the following ldquoWe believe smart meterswill bring important benefits to consumershellip However there will not bea legal obligation on individuals to have onerdquoGas meters were upgraded in part of my road last year butwork stopped just before reaching our household I knockedon my neighboursrsquo door to ask which kind of meter wasinstalled they confirmed it was the old style meter We havean ancient one positioned in the most awkward corner but wewill be keeping it and resist any changes until the matter hasbeen thoroughly investigated Somebody somewhere is making a mint
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Our environmentWhat is an Environmental VisualAudit (EVA)1 looking for anything that isdetrimental to the area such asgraffiti fly tipping damage to thehighway excess litter or anythingwe feel that should not be as it is
2 recording the information andforwarding it onto whomever isresponsible for the issues egStreetcare Team or HighwaysTeam and expect them to takeaction for the issues within theirremit
Environmental Visual Audits (EVAs) are used by Police together with theirpartner agencies such as local Councils schools fire service andresidents to identify problems in the area such as litter graffiti vandalismand fly-tipping httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=5KusKnEJnFg
An EVA is not a litter picking exercise where a small group cleans a smallarea and makes no real difference because fundamentally only tackles asingle aspect of anti social behaviour littering without engaging with thecommunity
Many residents have grownaccustomed to vandalism and fly-tipping and think that they cannotchange the situationOn Sunday 23 March 2014 I wasdriving around Shirley to have anidea of the state of the roads (seepages 54 to 56) I came across fly tipping and awrecked street cabinet all in thesame locality Enough was enough What nextPicture taken on 23 March 2014
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Editor
We can do something and we will
Just watch this space
We all need to play a part in our Community
A Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) can be set up to deal with keyissues that have been identified by the community after consultationNAGs are volunteer working groups made up of representatives from thecommunity These include local residents the Police Croydon BoroughCouncil and other organisations such as local businesses communitygroups Neighbourhood Watch Groups (NHW) schools and othervoluntary organisations A bit of a tall order in Croydon wherefragmentation rules but we will try
International Womenrsquos DayIn Italy to celebrate the day men give yellowmimosas to women I miss this tradition and thesmell of this beautiful plant There are no mimosas inthe UK and I received yellow roses this year It is thethought that counts
Round UpJill Latter said ldquoI am no authority on this topic and have no personalexperience of this problem however I worked for a farming magazinepublisher many years ago when GMO first became a discussion topicIt became evident to me that Monsanto introduced glyphosate-resistant crops (GMO crops) to make the use of Round Up as a weedkiller a world sellerrdquo Read more about Round Up on page 19
A story behind a treeOne might not think much about the tree on the coverbut there is a story I would like to tellOnce upon a time there was a beautiful tree in the samespot but decay set in and it died Another tree wasplanted by Croydon Council but did not survive in spiteof the loving care it received from a resident A third tree was planted and seems to be growinghealthily I hope to see it thrive in years to come A roadwithout trees is sad
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Editor
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ITING
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LETrsquoS TALK ABOUTTHE
INCINERATORAGAIN
A formal notice was issued to Sutton Council that a Judicial Review is to be sought overthe decision to build a multi-million-pound waste incinerator on Beddington Lane onthe borough boundary with Croydon
Shirley Life has consistently opposed any plans tobuild an incinerator near people or indeed at allWe are now asking our readers wherever they maybe in the world to read the ldquoletter before theclaimrdquo on pages 64-72 and donate whatever theycan possibly afford to the campaign throughhttpwwwstoptheincineratorcoukIt is our world that will be destroyed and we needto send a strong message to those who treat uswith contempt and call us scaremongers
httpyoutube2OdkSCjYel0
ldquoMass burn incineration is an outdated and unsustainable technology andthere are major questions about its effect on peoplersquos health This case isjust one of many which local people are bringing across the UK to stop anarmy of waste incinerators being built when councils should be focused oncleaner renewable energy and recyclingrdquo
I was puzzled when I read a press release on the Council website datedThu 02 January 2014 that ldquoCouncillor Phil Thomas cabinet member for environment and highways(sic) said ldquoThe boroughrsquos recycling figures continue to improve thanks tothe help of local residents The Christmas and New Year period generatesa lot of extra waste so itrsquos an important time of year to reinforce the
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recycling message Thatrsquos why wersquove made things as easy as possible forresidents to recycle as much as they can and to carry on their great workinto 2014 and beyondrdquo
I question the recycling figures put out by Croydon Council Christmastrees were still lying around in Shirley at the end of February The 28February issue of Shirley Life refers I also see a lot of contaminated itemsin the cursed recycling boxes with flying lids
Please also read carefully the following document published by DEFRAhttpswwwgovukgovernmentpublicationslocal-authority-collected-waste-management-annual-results and compare the local spin with allegedly the
official figures The detailshighlighted in the pictures areinteresting to look at because weneed facts and figures notcoloured according to politicalhues inaccuracies Unless ofcourse all data are inaccurate
For reference
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Editor
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWABOUT
You have the Right to refuse a Smart Meter
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International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
21
emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Marzia
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
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You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
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Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
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Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
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Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
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safebicycletyres tooWeare
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These Shirley poppiesgrew on Rev Wilkrsquos grave inSt Johnrsquos graveyard Shirley
Marzia Nicodemi-EhikioyaEditor linguist outspoken campaigner
on local and national issues Loves operabooks and libraries
Russell ElliottPassionate believer and advocate ofalternative - Just lsquocos something hasalways been done a particular way
doesnrsquot make it the best
Robert DilGraphic Design Consultant and
Co-owner of TD Studio in AddiscombeLoves making music amp diving
AndrewDunsmore
Top London photographer runsPicture Partnership in his ShirleyStudio or on location He helps
you take better pictures
Nathalie BaronAyurvedic therapist loves naturalremedies nature books amp writing
Nadia NazirIT Consultant and Interior
Decorator loves to sew knitand bake
Helen Campbell-MacDonaldPractitioner of alternative medicine
and regular contributor toAlternatives page
Jill LatterMiniaturist Shirley resident for more
than 50 years makes beautifulcakes
Tom DunsmoreFamily man Retired engineer Hasworked abroad Speaks Spanish
Enjoys travel
Charles Parkof Planning Partnership Ltd ShirleyThe man to look for if you wantsomething special for your home
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ContentsShirley Life 5Letrsquos Talk about the Broken Window by Editor 11What you need to know about Smart Meters 1A picture from Shirley 16About Round Up 19The blackboard 239 ways to re-use your tea bag 24Useful websites 269 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home and Reasons Not to Drink it 28Slimming World 33The Moat and The Goat 34Police Matters 381 Hour Free Parking Parking 40I-522 Your Right to Know 42Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign 44Andrew Dunsmore Picture Partnership Shirley 46Shirley Library April Activities 50Green Thumb 53Pothole 39 54Document A Letter Before the Claim 64
Front Cover Spring in Shirley
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 bull E shirleyliferocketmailcom bull W wwwshirleylifecomBlog httpshirleylifeblogwordpresscom
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httpwwwgardenofpomegranatescom
CommunityShirley Life is an independentmagazine that aims to raiseawareness for our environment Weknow that ldquoA man who moves amountain begins by carrying awaysmall stonesrdquoWe believe that manyhands make this job quicker and
easier That is why we want to involve as many people as possibleSmart metersI could not make Mike Mitchamrsquos lecture but I started researching theldquoSmart revolutionrdquo and its implications It is strange that those who areso concerned about telecommunication masts seem to be totally silentabout the meters Read the poster on page 15 and find out more onhttpstopsmartmetersorguka-reminder-your-rights-in-relation-to-smart-metersBig energy firms are pushing hard to sell Smart Meter with advertisingcampaigns online and offline integrated social mediadirect mailcampaigns They want to sell them to us on the spurious and totallyunsubstantiated lsquobenefitsrsquo of placing our utility supplies on the web Theythink that we all live in cyber spacePlease be aware that you do not have to accept Smart Meters in yourhome Charles Hendry MP (former Energy minister) was reported to sayldquoWe believe that people will benefit from having smart meters but we willnot make them obligatory If people are concerned about theelectromagnetic issues they will not be required to have one We havebeen willing to give assurances to Hon Members on that accountrdquoDavid Cameronrsquos Secretary of State for Energy amp Climate ChangeEdward Davey MP issued a public response to the DontSmartMetermecampaign in which he stated the following ldquoWe believe smart meterswill bring important benefits to consumershellip However there will not bea legal obligation on individuals to have onerdquoGas meters were upgraded in part of my road last year butwork stopped just before reaching our household I knockedon my neighboursrsquo door to ask which kind of meter wasinstalled they confirmed it was the old style meter We havean ancient one positioned in the most awkward corner but wewill be keeping it and resist any changes until the matter hasbeen thoroughly investigated Somebody somewhere is making a mint
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Your Local FriendlyPrinters
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Our environmentWhat is an Environmental VisualAudit (EVA)1 looking for anything that isdetrimental to the area such asgraffiti fly tipping damage to thehighway excess litter or anythingwe feel that should not be as it is
2 recording the information andforwarding it onto whomever isresponsible for the issues egStreetcare Team or HighwaysTeam and expect them to takeaction for the issues within theirremit
Environmental Visual Audits (EVAs) are used by Police together with theirpartner agencies such as local Councils schools fire service andresidents to identify problems in the area such as litter graffiti vandalismand fly-tipping httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=5KusKnEJnFg
An EVA is not a litter picking exercise where a small group cleans a smallarea and makes no real difference because fundamentally only tackles asingle aspect of anti social behaviour littering without engaging with thecommunity
Many residents have grownaccustomed to vandalism and fly-tipping and think that they cannotchange the situationOn Sunday 23 March 2014 I wasdriving around Shirley to have anidea of the state of the roads (seepages 54 to 56) I came across fly tipping and awrecked street cabinet all in thesame locality Enough was enough What nextPicture taken on 23 March 2014
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Editor
We can do something and we will
Just watch this space
We all need to play a part in our Community
A Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) can be set up to deal with keyissues that have been identified by the community after consultationNAGs are volunteer working groups made up of representatives from thecommunity These include local residents the Police Croydon BoroughCouncil and other organisations such as local businesses communitygroups Neighbourhood Watch Groups (NHW) schools and othervoluntary organisations A bit of a tall order in Croydon wherefragmentation rules but we will try
International Womenrsquos DayIn Italy to celebrate the day men give yellowmimosas to women I miss this tradition and thesmell of this beautiful plant There are no mimosas inthe UK and I received yellow roses this year It is thethought that counts
Round UpJill Latter said ldquoI am no authority on this topic and have no personalexperience of this problem however I worked for a farming magazinepublisher many years ago when GMO first became a discussion topicIt became evident to me that Monsanto introduced glyphosate-resistant crops (GMO crops) to make the use of Round Up as a weedkiller a world sellerrdquo Read more about Round Up on page 19
A story behind a treeOne might not think much about the tree on the coverbut there is a story I would like to tellOnce upon a time there was a beautiful tree in the samespot but decay set in and it died Another tree wasplanted by Croydon Council but did not survive in spiteof the loving care it received from a resident A third tree was planted and seems to be growinghealthily I hope to see it thrive in years to come A roadwithout trees is sad
9
Editor
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ITING
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11
LETrsquoS TALK ABOUTTHE
INCINERATORAGAIN
A formal notice was issued to Sutton Council that a Judicial Review is to be sought overthe decision to build a multi-million-pound waste incinerator on Beddington Lane onthe borough boundary with Croydon
Shirley Life has consistently opposed any plans tobuild an incinerator near people or indeed at allWe are now asking our readers wherever they maybe in the world to read the ldquoletter before theclaimrdquo on pages 64-72 and donate whatever theycan possibly afford to the campaign throughhttpwwwstoptheincineratorcoukIt is our world that will be destroyed and we needto send a strong message to those who treat uswith contempt and call us scaremongers
httpyoutube2OdkSCjYel0
ldquoMass burn incineration is an outdated and unsustainable technology andthere are major questions about its effect on peoplersquos health This case isjust one of many which local people are bringing across the UK to stop anarmy of waste incinerators being built when councils should be focused oncleaner renewable energy and recyclingrdquo
I was puzzled when I read a press release on the Council website datedThu 02 January 2014 that ldquoCouncillor Phil Thomas cabinet member for environment and highways(sic) said ldquoThe boroughrsquos recycling figures continue to improve thanks tothe help of local residents The Christmas and New Year period generatesa lot of extra waste so itrsquos an important time of year to reinforce the
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recycling message Thatrsquos why wersquove made things as easy as possible forresidents to recycle as much as they can and to carry on their great workinto 2014 and beyondrdquo
I question the recycling figures put out by Croydon Council Christmastrees were still lying around in Shirley at the end of February The 28February issue of Shirley Life refers I also see a lot of contaminated itemsin the cursed recycling boxes with flying lids
Please also read carefully the following document published by DEFRAhttpswwwgovukgovernmentpublicationslocal-authority-collected-waste-management-annual-results and compare the local spin with allegedly the
official figures The detailshighlighted in the pictures areinteresting to look at because weneed facts and figures notcoloured according to politicalhues inaccuracies Unless ofcourse all data are inaccurate
For reference
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Editor
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWABOUT
You have the Right to refuse a Smart Meter
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International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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I want toteach I want tospeak I want totravel
Hillary Clinton
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
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Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
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another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
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some 200
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Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
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ContentsShirley Life 5Letrsquos Talk about the Broken Window by Editor 11What you need to know about Smart Meters 1A picture from Shirley 16About Round Up 19The blackboard 239 ways to re-use your tea bag 24Useful websites 269 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home and Reasons Not to Drink it 28Slimming World 33The Moat and The Goat 34Police Matters 381 Hour Free Parking Parking 40I-522 Your Right to Know 42Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign 44Andrew Dunsmore Picture Partnership Shirley 46Shirley Library April Activities 50Green Thumb 53Pothole 39 54Document A Letter Before the Claim 64
Front Cover Spring in Shirley
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 bull E shirleyliferocketmailcom bull W wwwshirleylifecomBlog httpshirleylifeblogwordpresscom
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CommunityShirley Life is an independentmagazine that aims to raiseawareness for our environment Weknow that ldquoA man who moves amountain begins by carrying awaysmall stonesrdquoWe believe that manyhands make this job quicker and
easier That is why we want to involve as many people as possibleSmart metersI could not make Mike Mitchamrsquos lecture but I started researching theldquoSmart revolutionrdquo and its implications It is strange that those who areso concerned about telecommunication masts seem to be totally silentabout the meters Read the poster on page 15 and find out more onhttpstopsmartmetersorguka-reminder-your-rights-in-relation-to-smart-metersBig energy firms are pushing hard to sell Smart Meter with advertisingcampaigns online and offline integrated social mediadirect mailcampaigns They want to sell them to us on the spurious and totallyunsubstantiated lsquobenefitsrsquo of placing our utility supplies on the web Theythink that we all live in cyber spacePlease be aware that you do not have to accept Smart Meters in yourhome Charles Hendry MP (former Energy minister) was reported to sayldquoWe believe that people will benefit from having smart meters but we willnot make them obligatory If people are concerned about theelectromagnetic issues they will not be required to have one We havebeen willing to give assurances to Hon Members on that accountrdquoDavid Cameronrsquos Secretary of State for Energy amp Climate ChangeEdward Davey MP issued a public response to the DontSmartMetermecampaign in which he stated the following ldquoWe believe smart meterswill bring important benefits to consumershellip However there will not bea legal obligation on individuals to have onerdquoGas meters were upgraded in part of my road last year butwork stopped just before reaching our household I knockedon my neighboursrsquo door to ask which kind of meter wasinstalled they confirmed it was the old style meter We havean ancient one positioned in the most awkward corner but wewill be keeping it and resist any changes until the matter hasbeen thoroughly investigated Somebody somewhere is making a mint
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Our environmentWhat is an Environmental VisualAudit (EVA)1 looking for anything that isdetrimental to the area such asgraffiti fly tipping damage to thehighway excess litter or anythingwe feel that should not be as it is
2 recording the information andforwarding it onto whomever isresponsible for the issues egStreetcare Team or HighwaysTeam and expect them to takeaction for the issues within theirremit
Environmental Visual Audits (EVAs) are used by Police together with theirpartner agencies such as local Councils schools fire service andresidents to identify problems in the area such as litter graffiti vandalismand fly-tipping httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=5KusKnEJnFg
An EVA is not a litter picking exercise where a small group cleans a smallarea and makes no real difference because fundamentally only tackles asingle aspect of anti social behaviour littering without engaging with thecommunity
Many residents have grownaccustomed to vandalism and fly-tipping and think that they cannotchange the situationOn Sunday 23 March 2014 I wasdriving around Shirley to have anidea of the state of the roads (seepages 54 to 56) I came across fly tipping and awrecked street cabinet all in thesame locality Enough was enough What nextPicture taken on 23 March 2014
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We can do something and we will
Just watch this space
We all need to play a part in our Community
A Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) can be set up to deal with keyissues that have been identified by the community after consultationNAGs are volunteer working groups made up of representatives from thecommunity These include local residents the Police Croydon BoroughCouncil and other organisations such as local businesses communitygroups Neighbourhood Watch Groups (NHW) schools and othervoluntary organisations A bit of a tall order in Croydon wherefragmentation rules but we will try
International Womenrsquos DayIn Italy to celebrate the day men give yellowmimosas to women I miss this tradition and thesmell of this beautiful plant There are no mimosas inthe UK and I received yellow roses this year It is thethought that counts
Round UpJill Latter said ldquoI am no authority on this topic and have no personalexperience of this problem however I worked for a farming magazinepublisher many years ago when GMO first became a discussion topicIt became evident to me that Monsanto introduced glyphosate-resistant crops (GMO crops) to make the use of Round Up as a weedkiller a world sellerrdquo Read more about Round Up on page 19
A story behind a treeOne might not think much about the tree on the coverbut there is a story I would like to tellOnce upon a time there was a beautiful tree in the samespot but decay set in and it died Another tree wasplanted by Croydon Council but did not survive in spiteof the loving care it received from a resident A third tree was planted and seems to be growinghealthily I hope to see it thrive in years to come A roadwithout trees is sad
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LETrsquoS TALK ABOUTTHE
INCINERATORAGAIN
A formal notice was issued to Sutton Council that a Judicial Review is to be sought overthe decision to build a multi-million-pound waste incinerator on Beddington Lane onthe borough boundary with Croydon
Shirley Life has consistently opposed any plans tobuild an incinerator near people or indeed at allWe are now asking our readers wherever they maybe in the world to read the ldquoletter before theclaimrdquo on pages 64-72 and donate whatever theycan possibly afford to the campaign throughhttpwwwstoptheincineratorcoukIt is our world that will be destroyed and we needto send a strong message to those who treat uswith contempt and call us scaremongers
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ldquoMass burn incineration is an outdated and unsustainable technology andthere are major questions about its effect on peoplersquos health This case isjust one of many which local people are bringing across the UK to stop anarmy of waste incinerators being built when councils should be focused oncleaner renewable energy and recyclingrdquo
I was puzzled when I read a press release on the Council website datedThu 02 January 2014 that ldquoCouncillor Phil Thomas cabinet member for environment and highways(sic) said ldquoThe boroughrsquos recycling figures continue to improve thanks tothe help of local residents The Christmas and New Year period generatesa lot of extra waste so itrsquos an important time of year to reinforce the
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recycling message Thatrsquos why wersquove made things as easy as possible forresidents to recycle as much as they can and to carry on their great workinto 2014 and beyondrdquo
I question the recycling figures put out by Croydon Council Christmastrees were still lying around in Shirley at the end of February The 28February issue of Shirley Life refers I also see a lot of contaminated itemsin the cursed recycling boxes with flying lids
Please also read carefully the following document published by DEFRAhttpswwwgovukgovernmentpublicationslocal-authority-collected-waste-management-annual-results and compare the local spin with allegedly the
official figures The detailshighlighted in the pictures areinteresting to look at because weneed facts and figures notcoloured according to politicalhues inaccuracies Unless ofcourse all data are inaccurate
For reference
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International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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Wednesday at 730pm
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Call Orla on 07888 745169
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Marzia
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
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Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
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CommunityShirley Life is an independentmagazine that aims to raiseawareness for our environment Weknow that ldquoA man who moves amountain begins by carrying awaysmall stonesrdquoWe believe that manyhands make this job quicker and
easier That is why we want to involve as many people as possibleSmart metersI could not make Mike Mitchamrsquos lecture but I started researching theldquoSmart revolutionrdquo and its implications It is strange that those who areso concerned about telecommunication masts seem to be totally silentabout the meters Read the poster on page 15 and find out more onhttpstopsmartmetersorguka-reminder-your-rights-in-relation-to-smart-metersBig energy firms are pushing hard to sell Smart Meter with advertisingcampaigns online and offline integrated social mediadirect mailcampaigns They want to sell them to us on the spurious and totallyunsubstantiated lsquobenefitsrsquo of placing our utility supplies on the web Theythink that we all live in cyber spacePlease be aware that you do not have to accept Smart Meters in yourhome Charles Hendry MP (former Energy minister) was reported to sayldquoWe believe that people will benefit from having smart meters but we willnot make them obligatory If people are concerned about theelectromagnetic issues they will not be required to have one We havebeen willing to give assurances to Hon Members on that accountrdquoDavid Cameronrsquos Secretary of State for Energy amp Climate ChangeEdward Davey MP issued a public response to the DontSmartMetermecampaign in which he stated the following ldquoWe believe smart meterswill bring important benefits to consumershellip However there will not bea legal obligation on individuals to have onerdquoGas meters were upgraded in part of my road last year butwork stopped just before reaching our household I knockedon my neighboursrsquo door to ask which kind of meter wasinstalled they confirmed it was the old style meter We havean ancient one positioned in the most awkward corner but wewill be keeping it and resist any changes until the matter hasbeen thoroughly investigated Somebody somewhere is making a mint
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Our environmentWhat is an Environmental VisualAudit (EVA)1 looking for anything that isdetrimental to the area such asgraffiti fly tipping damage to thehighway excess litter or anythingwe feel that should not be as it is
2 recording the information andforwarding it onto whomever isresponsible for the issues egStreetcare Team or HighwaysTeam and expect them to takeaction for the issues within theirremit
Environmental Visual Audits (EVAs) are used by Police together with theirpartner agencies such as local Councils schools fire service andresidents to identify problems in the area such as litter graffiti vandalismand fly-tipping httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=5KusKnEJnFg
An EVA is not a litter picking exercise where a small group cleans a smallarea and makes no real difference because fundamentally only tackles asingle aspect of anti social behaviour littering without engaging with thecommunity
Many residents have grownaccustomed to vandalism and fly-tipping and think that they cannotchange the situationOn Sunday 23 March 2014 I wasdriving around Shirley to have anidea of the state of the roads (seepages 54 to 56) I came across fly tipping and awrecked street cabinet all in thesame locality Enough was enough What nextPicture taken on 23 March 2014
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Editor
We can do something and we will
Just watch this space
We all need to play a part in our Community
A Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) can be set up to deal with keyissues that have been identified by the community after consultationNAGs are volunteer working groups made up of representatives from thecommunity These include local residents the Police Croydon BoroughCouncil and other organisations such as local businesses communitygroups Neighbourhood Watch Groups (NHW) schools and othervoluntary organisations A bit of a tall order in Croydon wherefragmentation rules but we will try
International Womenrsquos DayIn Italy to celebrate the day men give yellowmimosas to women I miss this tradition and thesmell of this beautiful plant There are no mimosas inthe UK and I received yellow roses this year It is thethought that counts
Round UpJill Latter said ldquoI am no authority on this topic and have no personalexperience of this problem however I worked for a farming magazinepublisher many years ago when GMO first became a discussion topicIt became evident to me that Monsanto introduced glyphosate-resistant crops (GMO crops) to make the use of Round Up as a weedkiller a world sellerrdquo Read more about Round Up on page 19
A story behind a treeOne might not think much about the tree on the coverbut there is a story I would like to tellOnce upon a time there was a beautiful tree in the samespot but decay set in and it died Another tree wasplanted by Croydon Council but did not survive in spiteof the loving care it received from a resident A third tree was planted and seems to be growinghealthily I hope to see it thrive in years to come A roadwithout trees is sad
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Editor
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LETrsquoS TALK ABOUTTHE
INCINERATORAGAIN
A formal notice was issued to Sutton Council that a Judicial Review is to be sought overthe decision to build a multi-million-pound waste incinerator on Beddington Lane onthe borough boundary with Croydon
Shirley Life has consistently opposed any plans tobuild an incinerator near people or indeed at allWe are now asking our readers wherever they maybe in the world to read the ldquoletter before theclaimrdquo on pages 64-72 and donate whatever theycan possibly afford to the campaign throughhttpwwwstoptheincineratorcoukIt is our world that will be destroyed and we needto send a strong message to those who treat uswith contempt and call us scaremongers
httpyoutube2OdkSCjYel0
ldquoMass burn incineration is an outdated and unsustainable technology andthere are major questions about its effect on peoplersquos health This case isjust one of many which local people are bringing across the UK to stop anarmy of waste incinerators being built when councils should be focused oncleaner renewable energy and recyclingrdquo
I was puzzled when I read a press release on the Council website datedThu 02 January 2014 that ldquoCouncillor Phil Thomas cabinet member for environment and highways(sic) said ldquoThe boroughrsquos recycling figures continue to improve thanks tothe help of local residents The Christmas and New Year period generatesa lot of extra waste so itrsquos an important time of year to reinforce the
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recycling message Thatrsquos why wersquove made things as easy as possible forresidents to recycle as much as they can and to carry on their great workinto 2014 and beyondrdquo
I question the recycling figures put out by Croydon Council Christmastrees were still lying around in Shirley at the end of February The 28February issue of Shirley Life refers I also see a lot of contaminated itemsin the cursed recycling boxes with flying lids
Please also read carefully the following document published by DEFRAhttpswwwgovukgovernmentpublicationslocal-authority-collected-waste-management-annual-results and compare the local spin with allegedly the
official figures The detailshighlighted in the pictures areinteresting to look at because weneed facts and figures notcoloured according to politicalhues inaccuracies Unless ofcourse all data are inaccurate
For reference
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
21
emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
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Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
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Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
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CommunityShirley Life is an independentmagazine that aims to raiseawareness for our environment Weknow that ldquoA man who moves amountain begins by carrying awaysmall stonesrdquoWe believe that manyhands make this job quicker and
easier That is why we want to involve as many people as possibleSmart metersI could not make Mike Mitchamrsquos lecture but I started researching theldquoSmart revolutionrdquo and its implications It is strange that those who areso concerned about telecommunication masts seem to be totally silentabout the meters Read the poster on page 15 and find out more onhttpstopsmartmetersorguka-reminder-your-rights-in-relation-to-smart-metersBig energy firms are pushing hard to sell Smart Meter with advertisingcampaigns online and offline integrated social mediadirect mailcampaigns They want to sell them to us on the spurious and totallyunsubstantiated lsquobenefitsrsquo of placing our utility supplies on the web Theythink that we all live in cyber spacePlease be aware that you do not have to accept Smart Meters in yourhome Charles Hendry MP (former Energy minister) was reported to sayldquoWe believe that people will benefit from having smart meters but we willnot make them obligatory If people are concerned about theelectromagnetic issues they will not be required to have one We havebeen willing to give assurances to Hon Members on that accountrdquoDavid Cameronrsquos Secretary of State for Energy amp Climate ChangeEdward Davey MP issued a public response to the DontSmartMetermecampaign in which he stated the following ldquoWe believe smart meterswill bring important benefits to consumershellip However there will not bea legal obligation on individuals to have onerdquoGas meters were upgraded in part of my road last year butwork stopped just before reaching our household I knockedon my neighboursrsquo door to ask which kind of meter wasinstalled they confirmed it was the old style meter We havean ancient one positioned in the most awkward corner but wewill be keeping it and resist any changes until the matter hasbeen thoroughly investigated Somebody somewhere is making a mint
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Our environmentWhat is an Environmental VisualAudit (EVA)1 looking for anything that isdetrimental to the area such asgraffiti fly tipping damage to thehighway excess litter or anythingwe feel that should not be as it is
2 recording the information andforwarding it onto whomever isresponsible for the issues egStreetcare Team or HighwaysTeam and expect them to takeaction for the issues within theirremit
Environmental Visual Audits (EVAs) are used by Police together with theirpartner agencies such as local Councils schools fire service andresidents to identify problems in the area such as litter graffiti vandalismand fly-tipping httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=5KusKnEJnFg
An EVA is not a litter picking exercise where a small group cleans a smallarea and makes no real difference because fundamentally only tackles asingle aspect of anti social behaviour littering without engaging with thecommunity
Many residents have grownaccustomed to vandalism and fly-tipping and think that they cannotchange the situationOn Sunday 23 March 2014 I wasdriving around Shirley to have anidea of the state of the roads (seepages 54 to 56) I came across fly tipping and awrecked street cabinet all in thesame locality Enough was enough What nextPicture taken on 23 March 2014
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We can do something and we will
Just watch this space
We all need to play a part in our Community
A Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) can be set up to deal with keyissues that have been identified by the community after consultationNAGs are volunteer working groups made up of representatives from thecommunity These include local residents the Police Croydon BoroughCouncil and other organisations such as local businesses communitygroups Neighbourhood Watch Groups (NHW) schools and othervoluntary organisations A bit of a tall order in Croydon wherefragmentation rules but we will try
International Womenrsquos DayIn Italy to celebrate the day men give yellowmimosas to women I miss this tradition and thesmell of this beautiful plant There are no mimosas inthe UK and I received yellow roses this year It is thethought that counts
Round UpJill Latter said ldquoI am no authority on this topic and have no personalexperience of this problem however I worked for a farming magazinepublisher many years ago when GMO first became a discussion topicIt became evident to me that Monsanto introduced glyphosate-resistant crops (GMO crops) to make the use of Round Up as a weedkiller a world sellerrdquo Read more about Round Up on page 19
A story behind a treeOne might not think much about the tree on the coverbut there is a story I would like to tellOnce upon a time there was a beautiful tree in the samespot but decay set in and it died Another tree wasplanted by Croydon Council but did not survive in spiteof the loving care it received from a resident A third tree was planted and seems to be growinghealthily I hope to see it thrive in years to come A roadwithout trees is sad
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LETrsquoS TALK ABOUTTHE
INCINERATORAGAIN
A formal notice was issued to Sutton Council that a Judicial Review is to be sought overthe decision to build a multi-million-pound waste incinerator on Beddington Lane onthe borough boundary with Croydon
Shirley Life has consistently opposed any plans tobuild an incinerator near people or indeed at allWe are now asking our readers wherever they maybe in the world to read the ldquoletter before theclaimrdquo on pages 64-72 and donate whatever theycan possibly afford to the campaign throughhttpwwwstoptheincineratorcoukIt is our world that will be destroyed and we needto send a strong message to those who treat uswith contempt and call us scaremongers
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ldquoMass burn incineration is an outdated and unsustainable technology andthere are major questions about its effect on peoplersquos health This case isjust one of many which local people are bringing across the UK to stop anarmy of waste incinerators being built when councils should be focused oncleaner renewable energy and recyclingrdquo
I was puzzled when I read a press release on the Council website datedThu 02 January 2014 that ldquoCouncillor Phil Thomas cabinet member for environment and highways(sic) said ldquoThe boroughrsquos recycling figures continue to improve thanks tothe help of local residents The Christmas and New Year period generatesa lot of extra waste so itrsquos an important time of year to reinforce the
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recycling message Thatrsquos why wersquove made things as easy as possible forresidents to recycle as much as they can and to carry on their great workinto 2014 and beyondrdquo
I question the recycling figures put out by Croydon Council Christmastrees were still lying around in Shirley at the end of February The 28February issue of Shirley Life refers I also see a lot of contaminated itemsin the cursed recycling boxes with flying lids
Please also read carefully the following document published by DEFRAhttpswwwgovukgovernmentpublicationslocal-authority-collected-waste-management-annual-results and compare the local spin with allegedly the
official figures The detailshighlighted in the pictures areinteresting to look at because weneed facts and figures notcoloured according to politicalhues inaccuracies Unless ofcourse all data are inaccurate
For reference
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International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
21
emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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Wednesday at 730pm
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Call Orla on 07888 745169
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Marzia
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
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Our environmentWhat is an Environmental VisualAudit (EVA)1 looking for anything that isdetrimental to the area such asgraffiti fly tipping damage to thehighway excess litter or anythingwe feel that should not be as it is
2 recording the information andforwarding it onto whomever isresponsible for the issues egStreetcare Team or HighwaysTeam and expect them to takeaction for the issues within theirremit
Environmental Visual Audits (EVAs) are used by Police together with theirpartner agencies such as local Councils schools fire service andresidents to identify problems in the area such as litter graffiti vandalismand fly-tipping httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=5KusKnEJnFg
An EVA is not a litter picking exercise where a small group cleans a smallarea and makes no real difference because fundamentally only tackles asingle aspect of anti social behaviour littering without engaging with thecommunity
Many residents have grownaccustomed to vandalism and fly-tipping and think that they cannotchange the situationOn Sunday 23 March 2014 I wasdriving around Shirley to have anidea of the state of the roads (seepages 54 to 56) I came across fly tipping and awrecked street cabinet all in thesame locality Enough was enough What nextPicture taken on 23 March 2014
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We can do something and we will
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We all need to play a part in our Community
A Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) can be set up to deal with keyissues that have been identified by the community after consultationNAGs are volunteer working groups made up of representatives from thecommunity These include local residents the Police Croydon BoroughCouncil and other organisations such as local businesses communitygroups Neighbourhood Watch Groups (NHW) schools and othervoluntary organisations A bit of a tall order in Croydon wherefragmentation rules but we will try
International Womenrsquos DayIn Italy to celebrate the day men give yellowmimosas to women I miss this tradition and thesmell of this beautiful plant There are no mimosas inthe UK and I received yellow roses this year It is thethought that counts
Round UpJill Latter said ldquoI am no authority on this topic and have no personalexperience of this problem however I worked for a farming magazinepublisher many years ago when GMO first became a discussion topicIt became evident to me that Monsanto introduced glyphosate-resistant crops (GMO crops) to make the use of Round Up as a weedkiller a world sellerrdquo Read more about Round Up on page 19
A story behind a treeOne might not think much about the tree on the coverbut there is a story I would like to tellOnce upon a time there was a beautiful tree in the samespot but decay set in and it died Another tree wasplanted by Croydon Council but did not survive in spiteof the loving care it received from a resident A third tree was planted and seems to be growinghealthily I hope to see it thrive in years to come A roadwithout trees is sad
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LETrsquoS TALK ABOUTTHE
INCINERATORAGAIN
A formal notice was issued to Sutton Council that a Judicial Review is to be sought overthe decision to build a multi-million-pound waste incinerator on Beddington Lane onthe borough boundary with Croydon
Shirley Life has consistently opposed any plans tobuild an incinerator near people or indeed at allWe are now asking our readers wherever they maybe in the world to read the ldquoletter before theclaimrdquo on pages 64-72 and donate whatever theycan possibly afford to the campaign throughhttpwwwstoptheincineratorcoukIt is our world that will be destroyed and we needto send a strong message to those who treat uswith contempt and call us scaremongers
httpyoutube2OdkSCjYel0
ldquoMass burn incineration is an outdated and unsustainable technology andthere are major questions about its effect on peoplersquos health This case isjust one of many which local people are bringing across the UK to stop anarmy of waste incinerators being built when councils should be focused oncleaner renewable energy and recyclingrdquo
I was puzzled when I read a press release on the Council website datedThu 02 January 2014 that ldquoCouncillor Phil Thomas cabinet member for environment and highways(sic) said ldquoThe boroughrsquos recycling figures continue to improve thanks tothe help of local residents The Christmas and New Year period generatesa lot of extra waste so itrsquos an important time of year to reinforce the
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recycling message Thatrsquos why wersquove made things as easy as possible forresidents to recycle as much as they can and to carry on their great workinto 2014 and beyondrdquo
I question the recycling figures put out by Croydon Council Christmastrees were still lying around in Shirley at the end of February The 28February issue of Shirley Life refers I also see a lot of contaminated itemsin the cursed recycling boxes with flying lids
Please also read carefully the following document published by DEFRAhttpswwwgovukgovernmentpublicationslocal-authority-collected-waste-management-annual-results and compare the local spin with allegedly the
official figures The detailshighlighted in the pictures areinteresting to look at because weneed facts and figures notcoloured according to politicalhues inaccuracies Unless ofcourse all data are inaccurate
For reference
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
21
emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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I want toteach I want tospeak I want totravel
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
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STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
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another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
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some 200
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2014
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Our environmentWhat is an Environmental VisualAudit (EVA)1 looking for anything that isdetrimental to the area such asgraffiti fly tipping damage to thehighway excess litter or anythingwe feel that should not be as it is
2 recording the information andforwarding it onto whomever isresponsible for the issues egStreetcare Team or HighwaysTeam and expect them to takeaction for the issues within theirremit
Environmental Visual Audits (EVAs) are used by Police together with theirpartner agencies such as local Councils schools fire service andresidents to identify problems in the area such as litter graffiti vandalismand fly-tipping httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=5KusKnEJnFg
An EVA is not a litter picking exercise where a small group cleans a smallarea and makes no real difference because fundamentally only tackles asingle aspect of anti social behaviour littering without engaging with thecommunity
Many residents have grownaccustomed to vandalism and fly-tipping and think that they cannotchange the situationOn Sunday 23 March 2014 I wasdriving around Shirley to have anidea of the state of the roads (seepages 54 to 56) I came across fly tipping and awrecked street cabinet all in thesame locality Enough was enough What nextPicture taken on 23 March 2014
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We can do something and we will
Just watch this space
We all need to play a part in our Community
A Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) can be set up to deal with keyissues that have been identified by the community after consultationNAGs are volunteer working groups made up of representatives from thecommunity These include local residents the Police Croydon BoroughCouncil and other organisations such as local businesses communitygroups Neighbourhood Watch Groups (NHW) schools and othervoluntary organisations A bit of a tall order in Croydon wherefragmentation rules but we will try
International Womenrsquos DayIn Italy to celebrate the day men give yellowmimosas to women I miss this tradition and thesmell of this beautiful plant There are no mimosas inthe UK and I received yellow roses this year It is thethought that counts
Round UpJill Latter said ldquoI am no authority on this topic and have no personalexperience of this problem however I worked for a farming magazinepublisher many years ago when GMO first became a discussion topicIt became evident to me that Monsanto introduced glyphosate-resistant crops (GMO crops) to make the use of Round Up as a weedkiller a world sellerrdquo Read more about Round Up on page 19
A story behind a treeOne might not think much about the tree on the coverbut there is a story I would like to tellOnce upon a time there was a beautiful tree in the samespot but decay set in and it died Another tree wasplanted by Croydon Council but did not survive in spiteof the loving care it received from a resident A third tree was planted and seems to be growinghealthily I hope to see it thrive in years to come A roadwithout trees is sad
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LETrsquoS TALK ABOUTTHE
INCINERATORAGAIN
A formal notice was issued to Sutton Council that a Judicial Review is to be sought overthe decision to build a multi-million-pound waste incinerator on Beddington Lane onthe borough boundary with Croydon
Shirley Life has consistently opposed any plans tobuild an incinerator near people or indeed at allWe are now asking our readers wherever they maybe in the world to read the ldquoletter before theclaimrdquo on pages 64-72 and donate whatever theycan possibly afford to the campaign throughhttpwwwstoptheincineratorcoukIt is our world that will be destroyed and we needto send a strong message to those who treat uswith contempt and call us scaremongers
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ldquoMass burn incineration is an outdated and unsustainable technology andthere are major questions about its effect on peoplersquos health This case isjust one of many which local people are bringing across the UK to stop anarmy of waste incinerators being built when councils should be focused oncleaner renewable energy and recyclingrdquo
I was puzzled when I read a press release on the Council website datedThu 02 January 2014 that ldquoCouncillor Phil Thomas cabinet member for environment and highways(sic) said ldquoThe boroughrsquos recycling figures continue to improve thanks tothe help of local residents The Christmas and New Year period generatesa lot of extra waste so itrsquos an important time of year to reinforce the
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recycling message Thatrsquos why wersquove made things as easy as possible forresidents to recycle as much as they can and to carry on their great workinto 2014 and beyondrdquo
I question the recycling figures put out by Croydon Council Christmastrees were still lying around in Shirley at the end of February The 28February issue of Shirley Life refers I also see a lot of contaminated itemsin the cursed recycling boxes with flying lids
Please also read carefully the following document published by DEFRAhttpswwwgovukgovernmentpublicationslocal-authority-collected-waste-management-annual-results and compare the local spin with allegedly the
official figures The detailshighlighted in the pictures areinteresting to look at because weneed facts and figures notcoloured according to politicalhues inaccuracies Unless ofcourse all data are inaccurate
For reference
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International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Marzia
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
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Editor
We can do something and we will
Just watch this space
We all need to play a part in our Community
A Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) can be set up to deal with keyissues that have been identified by the community after consultationNAGs are volunteer working groups made up of representatives from thecommunity These include local residents the Police Croydon BoroughCouncil and other organisations such as local businesses communitygroups Neighbourhood Watch Groups (NHW) schools and othervoluntary organisations A bit of a tall order in Croydon wherefragmentation rules but we will try
International Womenrsquos DayIn Italy to celebrate the day men give yellowmimosas to women I miss this tradition and thesmell of this beautiful plant There are no mimosas inthe UK and I received yellow roses this year It is thethought that counts
Round UpJill Latter said ldquoI am no authority on this topic and have no personalexperience of this problem however I worked for a farming magazinepublisher many years ago when GMO first became a discussion topicIt became evident to me that Monsanto introduced glyphosate-resistant crops (GMO crops) to make the use of Round Up as a weedkiller a world sellerrdquo Read more about Round Up on page 19
A story behind a treeOne might not think much about the tree on the coverbut there is a story I would like to tellOnce upon a time there was a beautiful tree in the samespot but decay set in and it died Another tree wasplanted by Croydon Council but did not survive in spiteof the loving care it received from a resident A third tree was planted and seems to be growinghealthily I hope to see it thrive in years to come A roadwithout trees is sad
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INCINERATORAGAIN
A formal notice was issued to Sutton Council that a Judicial Review is to be sought overthe decision to build a multi-million-pound waste incinerator on Beddington Lane onthe borough boundary with Croydon
Shirley Life has consistently opposed any plans tobuild an incinerator near people or indeed at allWe are now asking our readers wherever they maybe in the world to read the ldquoletter before theclaimrdquo on pages 64-72 and donate whatever theycan possibly afford to the campaign throughhttpwwwstoptheincineratorcoukIt is our world that will be destroyed and we needto send a strong message to those who treat uswith contempt and call us scaremongers
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ldquoMass burn incineration is an outdated and unsustainable technology andthere are major questions about its effect on peoplersquos health This case isjust one of many which local people are bringing across the UK to stop anarmy of waste incinerators being built when councils should be focused oncleaner renewable energy and recyclingrdquo
I was puzzled when I read a press release on the Council website datedThu 02 January 2014 that ldquoCouncillor Phil Thomas cabinet member for environment and highways(sic) said ldquoThe boroughrsquos recycling figures continue to improve thanks tothe help of local residents The Christmas and New Year period generatesa lot of extra waste so itrsquos an important time of year to reinforce the
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A contemporary cafe with great foodserved in a pleasant and friendly
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recycling message Thatrsquos why wersquove made things as easy as possible forresidents to recycle as much as they can and to carry on their great workinto 2014 and beyondrdquo
I question the recycling figures put out by Croydon Council Christmastrees were still lying around in Shirley at the end of February The 28February issue of Shirley Life refers I also see a lot of contaminated itemsin the cursed recycling boxes with flying lids
Please also read carefully the following document published by DEFRAhttpswwwgovukgovernmentpublicationslocal-authority-collected-waste-management-annual-results and compare the local spin with allegedly the
official figures The detailshighlighted in the pictures areinteresting to look at because weneed facts and figures notcoloured according to politicalhues inaccuracies Unless ofcourse all data are inaccurate
For reference
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International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
21
emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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I want toteach I want tospeak I want totravel
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
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Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
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Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
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Editor
We can do something and we will
Just watch this space
We all need to play a part in our Community
A Neighbourhood Action Group (NAG) can be set up to deal with keyissues that have been identified by the community after consultationNAGs are volunteer working groups made up of representatives from thecommunity These include local residents the Police Croydon BoroughCouncil and other organisations such as local businesses communitygroups Neighbourhood Watch Groups (NHW) schools and othervoluntary organisations A bit of a tall order in Croydon wherefragmentation rules but we will try
International Womenrsquos DayIn Italy to celebrate the day men give yellowmimosas to women I miss this tradition and thesmell of this beautiful plant There are no mimosas inthe UK and I received yellow roses this year It is thethought that counts
Round UpJill Latter said ldquoI am no authority on this topic and have no personalexperience of this problem however I worked for a farming magazinepublisher many years ago when GMO first became a discussion topicIt became evident to me that Monsanto introduced glyphosate-resistant crops (GMO crops) to make the use of Round Up as a weedkiller a world sellerrdquo Read more about Round Up on page 19
A story behind a treeOne might not think much about the tree on the coverbut there is a story I would like to tellOnce upon a time there was a beautiful tree in the samespot but decay set in and it died Another tree wasplanted by Croydon Council but did not survive in spiteof the loving care it received from a resident A third tree was planted and seems to be growinghealthily I hope to see it thrive in years to come A roadwithout trees is sad
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LETrsquoS TALK ABOUTTHE
INCINERATORAGAIN
A formal notice was issued to Sutton Council that a Judicial Review is to be sought overthe decision to build a multi-million-pound waste incinerator on Beddington Lane onthe borough boundary with Croydon
Shirley Life has consistently opposed any plans tobuild an incinerator near people or indeed at allWe are now asking our readers wherever they maybe in the world to read the ldquoletter before theclaimrdquo on pages 64-72 and donate whatever theycan possibly afford to the campaign throughhttpwwwstoptheincineratorcoukIt is our world that will be destroyed and we needto send a strong message to those who treat uswith contempt and call us scaremongers
httpyoutube2OdkSCjYel0
ldquoMass burn incineration is an outdated and unsustainable technology andthere are major questions about its effect on peoplersquos health This case isjust one of many which local people are bringing across the UK to stop anarmy of waste incinerators being built when councils should be focused oncleaner renewable energy and recyclingrdquo
I was puzzled when I read a press release on the Council website datedThu 02 January 2014 that ldquoCouncillor Phil Thomas cabinet member for environment and highways(sic) said ldquoThe boroughrsquos recycling figures continue to improve thanks tothe help of local residents The Christmas and New Year period generatesa lot of extra waste so itrsquos an important time of year to reinforce the
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recycling message Thatrsquos why wersquove made things as easy as possible forresidents to recycle as much as they can and to carry on their great workinto 2014 and beyondrdquo
I question the recycling figures put out by Croydon Council Christmastrees were still lying around in Shirley at the end of February The 28February issue of Shirley Life refers I also see a lot of contaminated itemsin the cursed recycling boxes with flying lids
Please also read carefully the following document published by DEFRAhttpswwwgovukgovernmentpublicationslocal-authority-collected-waste-management-annual-results and compare the local spin with allegedly the
official figures The detailshighlighted in the pictures areinteresting to look at because weneed facts and figures notcoloured according to politicalhues inaccuracies Unless ofcourse all data are inaccurate
For reference
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International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
21
emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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Wednesday at 730pm
or
Shirley MethodistChurch Hall EldonAvenue Shirley onTuesdays at 930am
Call Orla on 07888 745169
Real food for real people
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Marzia
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
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LETrsquoS TALK ABOUTTHE
INCINERATORAGAIN
A formal notice was issued to Sutton Council that a Judicial Review is to be sought overthe decision to build a multi-million-pound waste incinerator on Beddington Lane onthe borough boundary with Croydon
Shirley Life has consistently opposed any plans tobuild an incinerator near people or indeed at allWe are now asking our readers wherever they maybe in the world to read the ldquoletter before theclaimrdquo on pages 64-72 and donate whatever theycan possibly afford to the campaign throughhttpwwwstoptheincineratorcoukIt is our world that will be destroyed and we needto send a strong message to those who treat uswith contempt and call us scaremongers
httpyoutube2OdkSCjYel0
ldquoMass burn incineration is an outdated and unsustainable technology andthere are major questions about its effect on peoplersquos health This case isjust one of many which local people are bringing across the UK to stop anarmy of waste incinerators being built when councils should be focused oncleaner renewable energy and recyclingrdquo
I was puzzled when I read a press release on the Council website datedThu 02 January 2014 that ldquoCouncillor Phil Thomas cabinet member for environment and highways(sic) said ldquoThe boroughrsquos recycling figures continue to improve thanks tothe help of local residents The Christmas and New Year period generatesa lot of extra waste so itrsquos an important time of year to reinforce the
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recycling message Thatrsquos why wersquove made things as easy as possible forresidents to recycle as much as they can and to carry on their great workinto 2014 and beyondrdquo
I question the recycling figures put out by Croydon Council Christmastrees were still lying around in Shirley at the end of February The 28February issue of Shirley Life refers I also see a lot of contaminated itemsin the cursed recycling boxes with flying lids
Please also read carefully the following document published by DEFRAhttpswwwgovukgovernmentpublicationslocal-authority-collected-waste-management-annual-results and compare the local spin with allegedly the
official figures The detailshighlighted in the pictures areinteresting to look at because weneed facts and figures notcoloured according to politicalhues inaccuracies Unless ofcourse all data are inaccurate
For reference
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International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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I want toteach I want tospeak I want totravel
Hillary Clinton
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
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Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
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Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
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LETrsquoS TALK ABOUTTHE
INCINERATORAGAIN
A formal notice was issued to Sutton Council that a Judicial Review is to be sought overthe decision to build a multi-million-pound waste incinerator on Beddington Lane onthe borough boundary with Croydon
Shirley Life has consistently opposed any plans tobuild an incinerator near people or indeed at allWe are now asking our readers wherever they maybe in the world to read the ldquoletter before theclaimrdquo on pages 64-72 and donate whatever theycan possibly afford to the campaign throughhttpwwwstoptheincineratorcoukIt is our world that will be destroyed and we needto send a strong message to those who treat uswith contempt and call us scaremongers
httpyoutube2OdkSCjYel0
ldquoMass burn incineration is an outdated and unsustainable technology andthere are major questions about its effect on peoplersquos health This case isjust one of many which local people are bringing across the UK to stop anarmy of waste incinerators being built when councils should be focused oncleaner renewable energy and recyclingrdquo
I was puzzled when I read a press release on the Council website datedThu 02 January 2014 that ldquoCouncillor Phil Thomas cabinet member for environment and highways(sic) said ldquoThe boroughrsquos recycling figures continue to improve thanks tothe help of local residents The Christmas and New Year period generatesa lot of extra waste so itrsquos an important time of year to reinforce the
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recycling message Thatrsquos why wersquove made things as easy as possible forresidents to recycle as much as they can and to carry on their great workinto 2014 and beyondrdquo
I question the recycling figures put out by Croydon Council Christmastrees were still lying around in Shirley at the end of February The 28February issue of Shirley Life refers I also see a lot of contaminated itemsin the cursed recycling boxes with flying lids
Please also read carefully the following document published by DEFRAhttpswwwgovukgovernmentpublicationslocal-authority-collected-waste-management-annual-results and compare the local spin with allegedly the
official figures The detailshighlighted in the pictures areinteresting to look at because weneed facts and figures notcoloured according to politicalhues inaccuracies Unless ofcourse all data are inaccurate
For reference
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
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in otherwayssuch
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GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
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A contemporary cafe with great foodserved in a pleasant and friendly
atmosphere at 219 Wickham Road in the Library Parade
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recycling message Thatrsquos why wersquove made things as easy as possible forresidents to recycle as much as they can and to carry on their great workinto 2014 and beyondrdquo
I question the recycling figures put out by Croydon Council Christmastrees were still lying around in Shirley at the end of February The 28February issue of Shirley Life refers I also see a lot of contaminated itemsin the cursed recycling boxes with flying lids
Please also read carefully the following document published by DEFRAhttpswwwgovukgovernmentpublicationslocal-authority-collected-waste-management-annual-results and compare the local spin with allegedly the
official figures The detailshighlighted in the pictures areinteresting to look at because weneed facts and figures notcoloured according to politicalhues inaccuracies Unless ofcourse all data are inaccurate
For reference
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Editor
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International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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I want toteach I want tospeak I want totravel
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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Wednesday at 730pm
or
Shirley MethodistChurch Hall EldonAvenue Shirley onTuesdays at 930am
Call Orla on 07888 745169
Real food for real people
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Marzia
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
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recycling message Thatrsquos why wersquove made things as easy as possible forresidents to recycle as much as they can and to carry on their great workinto 2014 and beyondrdquo
I question the recycling figures put out by Croydon Council Christmastrees were still lying around in Shirley at the end of February The 28February issue of Shirley Life refers I also see a lot of contaminated itemsin the cursed recycling boxes with flying lids
Please also read carefully the following document published by DEFRAhttpswwwgovukgovernmentpublicationslocal-authority-collected-waste-management-annual-results and compare the local spin with allegedly the
official figures The detailshighlighted in the pictures areinteresting to look at because weneed facts and figures notcoloured according to politicalhues inaccuracies Unless ofcourse all data are inaccurate
For reference
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International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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I want toteach I want tospeak I want totravel
Hillary Clinton
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
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Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
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Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
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International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Marzia
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
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International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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Wednesday at 730pm
or
Shirley MethodistChurch Hall EldonAvenue Shirley onTuesdays at 930am
Call Orla on 07888 745169
Real food for real people
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Marzia
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
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International Womenrsquos Day 8 March 2014
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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I want toteach I want tospeak I want totravel
Hillary Clinton
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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insidecroydoncom
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bull If you are interested in checking facts httpfullfactorg
FOOD AND HEALTHbull Bradleyrsquos for the best frozen fish around
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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Wednesday at 730pm
or
Shirley MethodistChurch Hall EldonAvenue Shirley onTuesdays at 930am
Call Orla on 07888 745169
Real food for real people
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Marzia
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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I want toteach I want tospeak I want totravel
Hillary Clinton
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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Wednesday at 730pm
or
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Call Orla on 07888 745169
Real food for real people
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Marzia
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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Wednesday at 730pm
or
Shirley MethodistChurch Hall EldonAvenue Shirley onTuesdays at 930am
Call Orla on 07888 745169
Real food for real people
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Marzia
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
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STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
httpwwwmotherearthnewscomreal-foodgluten-intolerance-from-roundup-herbicide-zw0z1402zkinaspx
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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I want toteach I want tospeak I want totravel
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
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Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
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What is Round UpGlyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide used to kill weedsIt was discovered to be a herbicide by Monsanto chemist John E Franzin 1970 Monsanto brought it to market in the 1970s under the tradename Roundup and Monsantos last commercially relevant UnitedStates patent expired in 2000
Glyphosate was quickly adopted byfarmers even more so when Monsantointroduced glyphosate-resistant cropsenabling farmers to kill weeds withoutkilling their crops In 2007 glyphosatewas the most used herbicide in theUnited States agricultural sector with180 to 185 million pounds (82000 to84000 tonnes) applied and the
second most used in home and garden market where users applied 5to 8 million pounds (2300 to 3600 tonnes) additionally industrycommerce and government applied 13 to 15 million pounds (5900 to6800 tonnes) With its heavy use in agriculture weed resistance toglyphosate is a growing problem While glyphosate and formulationssuch as Roundup have been approved by regulatory bodies worldwideand are widely used there are concerns about their effects on humansand the environmentGlyphosate inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of the aromaticamino acids tyrosine tryptophan and phenylalanine It is absorbedthrough foliage and moved to growing points Because of this mode ofaction it is only effective on actively growing plants it is not effective asa pre-emergence herbicideSome crops have been genetically engineered to be resistant toglyphosate (ie ldquoRoundup Readyrdquo also created by MonsantoCompany) Such crops allow farmers to use glyphosate as a post-
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
Ask yourself why Monsanto is investing millions to preventpeople from knowing what is in their food
Do they want to play God No they are protecting their profits Go to page 42 Your right to know Vote with your pocket Every day
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
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You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
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READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
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Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
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Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
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emergence herbicide against bothbroadleaf and cereal weeds but thedevelopment of similar resistance insome weed species is emerging asa costly problem Soy was the first ldquoRoundup ReadyrdquocropGlyphosate adsorbs strongly to soiland is not expected to movevertically below the six inch soil layerresidues are expected to beimmobile in soil Glyphosate is readily degraded by soil microbes toAMPA and carbon dioxide Glyphosate and AMPA are not likely to moveto ground water due to their strong adsorptive characteristics Howeverglyphosate does have the potential to contaminate surface waters dueto its aquatic use patterns and through erosion as it adsorbs to soilparticles suspended in runoff If glyphosate reached surface water itwould not be broken down readily by water or sunlightThe median half-life of glyphosate in soil ranges between 2 and 197days a typical field half-life of 47 days has been suggested Soil andclimate conditions affect glyphosates persistence in soil The medianhalf-life of glyphosate in water varies from a few days to 91 days
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
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wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
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Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
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wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
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Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
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wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
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Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
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9 Ways to Re-use Your Tea BagTea leaves have been prized since ancient times for their manysecondary uses and the following are just nine of the numerous thingsyou can do with your tea leaves
1 Make odour-absorbing satchels Black tea has significantdeodorizing properties Place your tea leaves in fine mesh bags orwrap them in cheesecloth and place these satchels in yourrefrigerator in closets in the nursery or kidsrsquo rooms near pet areasor anywhere that you want odours absorbed A few tea leavessprinkled in a litter box can significantly decrease the smelliness factor
2 Remove food odours and fight bacteria on kitchenware Rubbingused black or green tea leaves directly on cutting boards utensils orpots can absorb the odours and also helps to remove bacteria Ifyou have garlic odour for example lingering on your hands rubbingtea leaves directly on your skin before washing can get rid of it
3 Use as a glass cleaner Wet tea leaves wrapped in cloth can dowonders for your mirrors windows and glass surfaces Simply wipeyour glass with the tea-filled cloth and wipe dry with a separate cloth
4 Enjoy as homemade incense Cha kouro is atype of Japanese incense burner specificallydesigned for tea leaves You can use black greenor herbal teas and infuse your home with thesweet relaxing smell of your favorite blend It isespecially delightful in a meditation area or sittingroom Alternately you can boil used tea leaves ina pot of water on the stove Add a few citrus rinds
and herb stems to amplify the aroma5 Elevate your bathing experience For a luxurious hot bath eitheradd loose tea leaves or gather them in a mesh satchel and add toyour bathwater This is both aromatic and soothing to your skin
6 Soothe minor skin irritations Apply cooled tea bags or loose tealeaves to minor burns bug bites bee stings and irritated skin Thistechnique also works well for sunburn
7 Sleep soundly on a tea-filled pillow Save and dry tea leaves in alarge container until you have enough to fill a pillowcase as tightly orloosely as you desire According to traditional Chinese custom
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
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Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
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sleeping on a pillow filled with tea can help you sleep more soundlyalleviate headaches and even lower blood pressure You can also dothis with throw-pillow coverings and arrange on your couch
8 Make your own unique stationery In a large pot or bowl pourboiling water over used tea bags and allow to cool Dip the edges ofpaper into the bowl to stain them a mild sepia hue and lay flat todry You can also drip the tea water onto the paper in whatever designyou choose To avoid wrinkling use heavier paper or paper made forwatercolor paints If the type of paper you use does not wrinkle whenwet you can even dye the entire sheet if you wish This method canalso be used for dyeing yarn and other fabrics
9 Keep your potted plants from dripping Placing used tea bags atthe bottom of pots and planters before adding soil can help absorbexcess water and also add nutrients to boost the soil quality
Tips for buying healthy teabull Always buy organic tea or you risk that it has been sprayed withpesticides Round Up included
bull When you purchase your tea make sure that it has not been treatedwith epicholorodyrin (EPI is considered a hazardous chemical)
bull Avoid tea bags that are ldquomesh likerdquo or fancy shapes These are likelyto contain dangerous chemicals Loose tea is the best choice of allWhile it may take a little longer to steep it is well worth the wait Loosetea often contains more antioxidant power than bagged teas as wellwhich is an added bonus
bull Matcha green tea powder is an alternative and can be added directlyto hot or cold water Matcha is by far one of the healthiest teasavailable
bull Tulsi tea leaves are an Ayurvedic herb that is full of free radicalantioxidants that help fight oxidation in the body This tea comes in avariety of flavours each with its own health benefits
Remember As with any food the less man has tampered withit the better it is for your healthPost scriptum I discovered loose Green Chai and MountEverest tea filters at Javanarsquos in Bruges 100 filters S cost 1euro The cheapest filters around in the UK cost pound490 pluspound350 shipping on Ebay Just ridiculous
-Adapted from The Alternative Daily Marzia
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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Wednesday at 730pm
or
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Call Orla on 07888 745169
Real food for real people
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
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READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
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Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Marzia
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
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Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
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Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
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LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE AND SHED TREATMENT
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NO JOB CONSIDERED TOO SMALLAll your gardening needs catered for using our owntools Removing all debris from site and leavingyour garden clean and tidy
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
3232
Drop in at Orchard Way PrimarySchool Shirley on
Wednesday at 730pm
or
Shirley MethodistChurch Hall EldonAvenue Shirley onTuesdays at 930am
Call Orla on 07888 745169
Real food for real people
No starvation diets
was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Marzia
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
35
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
39
httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
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You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
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Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
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9 Ways to Put Coke to Work in Your Home andReasons Not to Drink it
Did you know that ldquoCoca-Colardquo follows ldquohellordquo as the secondmost recognized word in the world
Did also you know that Coke has an acidity level that iscomparable to that of battery acid Perhaps not
Nostalgia works An obese Father Christmas stuffing himself withturkey and washing it down with a Coke should not be attractive butit is to many If he drinks the concoction then it must be safe Once themessage seeps into our subconscious mind we are drawn to Cokeand make it a regular part of our diets Sex appeal or a nurse telling usthat we can trust its quality must have convinced the non Christmasbrigades Generations from when Colonel John Pemberton in 1885registered his French Wine Coca nerve tonic have been drinking itThe first sales were at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia on 8 May1886 when it was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents aglass at soda fountains which were popular in the United States atthe time due to the belief that carbonated water was good for thehealth Pemberton claimed Coca-Cola cured many diseases includingmorphine addiction dyspepsia neurasthenia headache andimpotence Pemberton ran the first advertisement for the beverage onMay 29 of the same year in the Atlanta Journal By 1888 threeversions of Coca-Cola ndash sold by three separate businesses ndash were onthe market By the time of its 50th anniversary the soft drink had reached the statusof a national icon in the USA In 1935 it was certified kosher by AtlantaRabbi Tobias Geffen after the company made minor changes in thesourcing of some ingredients On July 12 1944 the one-billionth gallon
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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ciders real alesamp wines
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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Drop in at Orchard Way PrimarySchool Shirley on
Wednesday at 730pm
or
Shirley MethodistChurch Hall EldonAvenue Shirley onTuesdays at 930am
Call Orla on 07888 745169
Real food for real people
No starvation diets
was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
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Marzia
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
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httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
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Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
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STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
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Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
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in otherwayssuch
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of Coca-Cola syrup was manufactured by The Coca-Cola CompanyCans of Coke first appeared in 1955The Coca-Cola syrup formula trade secret is kept well guarded knownonly to a few What is known is that Coke contains the equivalent of 15teaspoons of sugar and that it is easier and cheaper to purchase Cokein many third world countries than it is to get clean drinking water
What Coke does to your bodyAll 15 teaspoons of sugar hit your system in the first 10 minutes ofconsuming a Coke This alone is over 100 of the amount that shouldbe consumed daily The astounding sweetness would make anyonevomit but for the phosphoric acid which keeps this from happeningIn the first 20 minutes of drinking a Coke blood sugar skyrockets andthe liver begins to turn the huge amount of sugar into fat Shortly afterblood pressure rises and the liver delivers more sugar into thebloodstream Pleasure centres in the brain are stimulated in the samemanner as when heroin is used Within a hour the body has a sugarcrashThe carbonation in Coke irritates the stomach lining and the bodydraws calcium from the blood to heal the irritation The blood low oncalcium pulls it from the bones to compensate The phosphoric acidalso reduces the calcium in bonesCaffeine in Coke causes insomnia high blood pressure irregularheartbeat birth defects anxiousness breast lumps and has even beenimplicated in some forms of cancerClinical studies suggest that drinking soft drinks is associated withbreathing and lung disorders including asthma and chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD)Other studies show that people who consume carbonatedbeverages such as Coke daily have just under a 50 increasein heart attack and stroke risk compared to people who donot drink at allWhat you can do with Coke I read about 9 ways to put Coke to work in your home and Itried most of them It appears that the same ingredients that
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The Goat1-3 BRO O M ROA D
SH I R L EY middot CROY D O N
Recently refurbished family-run pub offeringa wide range of beers
ciders real alesamp wines
CampCPLANNING PARTNERSH IP LTD
8 Ash Road Shirley Croydon
Surrey CR0 8HU
MOB 07796 777700TEL 020 8777 9999 (OFFICE)TEL 020 8777 7000 (OFFICE)
EMAIL charlescandcplanningcouk
PLANS FOR LOFTS EXTENSIONS HOUSESamp STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
FOR COUNCIL APPROVALS
35 YEARS EXPERIENCEFREE CONSULTATIONS
31
destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
3232
Drop in at Orchard Way PrimarySchool Shirley on
Wednesday at 730pm
or
Shirley MethodistChurch Hall EldonAvenue Shirley onTuesdays at 930am
Call Orla on 07888 745169
Real food for real people
No starvation diets
was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
33
Marzia
34
Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
35
3366
The Chestnut ClinicSpecialising in the Identification amp
Treatment of Allergic DisordersHome Visit Service
Tel 01959 572055 Email ChestnuthomeopathyvirginmediacomWebsite wwwchestnuthomeopathycouk
63 Steeple Heights Drive Biggin Hill Westerham TN16 3UN
Tel 020 8688 0844 middot Mobile 07860 795836 middot Email paulccrltdcouk6 Commerce Way middot Croydon middot Surrey middot CR0 4XA
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38
Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
39
httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
42
43
Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
44
MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
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Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
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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 PRICES
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Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
3232
Drop in at Orchard Way PrimarySchool Shirley on
Wednesday at 730pm
or
Shirley MethodistChurch Hall EldonAvenue Shirley onTuesdays at 930am
Call Orla on 07888 745169
Real food for real people
No starvation diets
was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
33
Marzia
34
Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
35
3366
The Chestnut ClinicSpecialising in the Identification amp
Treatment of Allergic DisordersHome Visit Service
Tel 01959 572055 Email ChestnuthomeopathyvirginmediacomWebsite wwwchestnuthomeopathycouk
63 Steeple Heights Drive Biggin Hill Westerham TN16 3UN
Tel 020 8688 0844 middot Mobile 07860 795836 middot Email paulccrltdcouk6 Commerce Way middot Croydon middot Surrey middot CR0 4XA
37
38
Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
39
httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
42
43
Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
44
MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
45
Adrian Winchester
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
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Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
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CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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destroy your stomach lining promote obesity and decrease yourcalcium supplies can be great household helpersI have never liked Coke and it was the first time I bought it I purchased6 small bottles
1 Clean toilet bowls To clean hard water stains from your toilet bowlpour a little Coke into a spray bottle and spray the rings thoroughlyLet the Coke sit for about an hour in the toilet bowl For stubbornstains use a toilet brush For extra tough stains let the Coke sitovernight Flush the toilet and see the wondrous work of thephosphoric acidNote I tried this method and it does work
2 Remove blood stains Spray some full-strength Coke on the stainand let it sit overnight Wash the piece of clothing as usual Note I tried this method on an old blood stain and it removed it Awell known product had not
3 Clean burnt pans Fill the pan with Coke and allow it to set until thefood is loosened Use a plastic scraper to remove as much of theresidue as possible Rinse the pot and wash as usual If any burntresidue remains apply a thin layer of baking soda and wash againNote I tried on a roasting tin and it worked
4 Loosen rusty bolts If you need to remove a rusty bolt reach foryour Coke Pour a little cola in a bowl and use it to soak a cloth Itmust be thoroughly soaked in order to do the trick Fold the clothover and cover the bolt entirely The carbonic acid in the cola willbreak down the rust on the bolt If rust is not totally gone repeatagain until you see no visible rustNote I have no rusty bolts and could not try
5 Eliminates slugs and snails If you have a garden with lots of snailsor slugs Coke is the ultimate trap Put a small amount of flat Cokein a bowl and place in the garden Like people slugs and snails areattracted to the Coke ndash and as with us the acid causes them seriousdamage Once they slide in the little bowl of Coke they get morethan they can handleNote I tried this method and had to remove a lot of dead slugs It
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Drop in at Orchard Way PrimarySchool Shirley on
Wednesday at 730pm
or
Shirley MethodistChurch Hall EldonAvenue Shirley onTuesdays at 930am
Call Orla on 07888 745169
Real food for real people
No starvation diets
was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
33
Marzia
34
Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
35
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The Chestnut ClinicSpecialising in the Identification amp
Treatment of Allergic DisordersHome Visit Service
Tel 01959 572055 Email ChestnuthomeopathyvirginmediacomWebsite wwwchestnuthomeopathycouk
63 Steeple Heights Drive Biggin Hill Westerham TN16 3UN
Tel 020 8688 0844 middot Mobile 07860 795836 middot Email paulccrltdcouk6 Commerce Way middot Croydon middot Surrey middot CR0 4XA
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
39
httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
45
Adrian Winchester
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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Drop in at Orchard Way PrimarySchool Shirley on
Wednesday at 730pm
or
Shirley MethodistChurch Hall EldonAvenue Shirley onTuesdays at 930am
Call Orla on 07888 745169
Real food for real people
No starvation diets
was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
33
Marzia
34
Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
35
3366
The Chestnut ClinicSpecialising in the Identification amp
Treatment of Allergic DisordersHome Visit Service
Tel 01959 572055 Email ChestnuthomeopathyvirginmediacomWebsite wwwchestnuthomeopathycouk
63 Steeple Heights Drive Biggin Hill Westerham TN16 3UN
Tel 020 8688 0844 middot Mobile 07860 795836 middot Email paulccrltdcouk6 Commerce Way middot Croydon middot Surrey middot CR0 4XA
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
39
httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
42
43
Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
44
MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
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Adrian Winchester
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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
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httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
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Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
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56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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was not a pleasant experience and I felt a bit guilty thinking thatperhaps they drowned and experienced a slow death
6 Remove gum from hair Getting gum stuck in your hair can beuncomfortable There are many home remedies in circulation forremoving gum from the hair including peanut butter ice cubes andvinegar Cola can also be used If you find your hair sticky andmatted with gum soak it thoroughly with Coke Once saturated thegum should slide right outNote I did not try this method as I was not prepared to stick gumto my hair Besides I cannot stand chewing gum
7 Clean grout If you are tired of your dirty and dingy grout try pouringa little cola on it and watch it go to work Leave it to set for just a fewminutes and use a stiff bristle brush to scrub it cleanNote I tried this method and it works much better than otherchemicals Furthermore I had no allergic reaction as I usually dowhen using other chemicals
8 Strip paint off of metal If you have some painted metal that youwish to re-finish skip the commercial paint strippers and let Coke goto work Soak a cloth in Coke and cover the area you wish to stripKeep the cloth saturated with Coke and in a few days the paint willwipe right off This works best for small pieces of metal as you cango through a lot of Coke with larger piecesNote I will try this method soon and report back
9 Neutralize odours in the wash Adding a half can of Coke in withyour regular laundry detergent will help boost its effectiveness andleave clothes smelling fresh and super clean This is especially greatfor really tough odors like fishNote I have just tried this method on old dust sheets and it workedreally well
I enjoy reading articles but always try suggestions out before I decideto share them I must say that at the conclusion of all the aboveexperiments I wonder how people can enjoy Coke The results shouldconvince even the most avid drinkers never to consume it againWhen I feel like drinking something sparkling I drink San Pellegrinowater
33
Marzia
34
Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
35
3366
The Chestnut ClinicSpecialising in the Identification amp
Treatment of Allergic DisordersHome Visit Service
Tel 01959 572055 Email ChestnuthomeopathyvirginmediacomWebsite wwwchestnuthomeopathycouk
63 Steeple Heights Drive Biggin Hill Westerham TN16 3UN
Tel 020 8688 0844 middot Mobile 07860 795836 middot Email paulccrltdcouk6 Commerce Way middot Croydon middot Surrey middot CR0 4XA
37
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
39
httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
42
43
Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
44
MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
45
Adrian Winchester
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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Re The Moat at the GoatCouncillor Toni Letts came back to Shirley last month as a welcomeguest of the Friday Club a group of senior residents who meet at theShirley Community Centre every Friday afternoonIt was a pleasure to listen to her anecdotes and stories from her longcareer They all enjoyed the afternoon and I sat in a corner for a littletime tooToni used to live in Shrublands Shirley and had written the letter onthe next page on 28 August 1986 to vent her feelings about theinfamous article She could not believe that her letter was still around She said Can I say how distressed I was that a Parish Churchcould write such a patronizing article about a part of that Parish withinits Church magazine I choose to live on Shrublands - no - not as aCouncil tenant but as a home buyer Please save us from thehypocrisy that surrounds any form of discrimination be it classreligious or political beliefs colour sex or ethnic origin - try and showsolidarity with all our fellow beings - please offer fellowship not divide- remember ldquoOUR FATHER IN HEAVENrdquo is not just Bridle Road butalso Shrublands ldquoFATHERrdquo In Christ and in PeaceThe letter from John Wakely to Mr Plummer Chair of ShrublandsResidentsrsquo Association written ten days later contains an interestingobservation ldquoYou make some excellent points and if some of theseshots find their mark so much the betterrdquoNothing much has changed 28 years later in the minds of manyresidents and the perception of Shrublands as a ldquoseparate worldrdquolingers on
Next month I will start writingabout the birth of theShrublands Garden Estateand the development of thearea Please contact Shirley Life ifyou can share pictures andmemories
to be continuedEditor
35
3366
The Chestnut ClinicSpecialising in the Identification amp
Treatment of Allergic DisordersHome Visit Service
Tel 01959 572055 Email ChestnuthomeopathyvirginmediacomWebsite wwwchestnuthomeopathycouk
63 Steeple Heights Drive Biggin Hill Westerham TN16 3UN
Tel 020 8688 0844 middot Mobile 07860 795836 middot Email paulccrltdcouk6 Commerce Way middot Croydon middot Surrey middot CR0 4XA
37
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
39
httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
42
43
Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
44
MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
45
Adrian Winchester
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
62
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65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
35
3366
The Chestnut ClinicSpecialising in the Identification amp
Treatment of Allergic DisordersHome Visit Service
Tel 01959 572055 Email ChestnuthomeopathyvirginmediacomWebsite wwwchestnuthomeopathycouk
63 Steeple Heights Drive Biggin Hill Westerham TN16 3UN
Tel 020 8688 0844 middot Mobile 07860 795836 middot Email paulccrltdcouk6 Commerce Way middot Croydon middot Surrey middot CR0 4XA
37
38
Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
39
httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
42
43
Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
44
MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
45
Adrian Winchester
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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3366
The Chestnut ClinicSpecialising in the Identification amp
Treatment of Allergic DisordersHome Visit Service
Tel 01959 572055 Email ChestnuthomeopathyvirginmediacomWebsite wwwchestnuthomeopathycouk
63 Steeple Heights Drive Biggin Hill Westerham TN16 3UN
Tel 020 8688 0844 middot Mobile 07860 795836 middot Email paulccrltdcouk6 Commerce Way middot Croydon middot Surrey middot CR0 4XA
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
39
httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
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Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
44
MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
45
Adrian Winchester
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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67
68
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
39
httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
42
43
Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
44
MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
45
Adrian Winchester
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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Police MattersI look forward to attending the PublicMeeting on Wednesday 9 April 2014which will be held in a friendly venuealbeit outside Shirley Ward It will beinteresting to know the reasonShirley Priorities were last updated inMay 2013 nearly a year ago Anti SocialBehaviour and Burglary are listed aspriorities but there is no mention ofdrugs use andor dealing which issomewhat surprising Promises were
added You can contact the Team on Shirleysntmetpoliceuk
39
httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
42
43
Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
44
MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
45
Adrian Winchester
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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httpcontentmetpoliceukTeamCroydonShirley
PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
42
43
Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
44
MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
45
Adrian Winchester
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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PetitionShirley has no car parks and red linesmake motoristsrsquo lives a miseryFurthermore TfL in its wisdom andwithout consultation has set differenttimes for parking in Wickham Road30 minutes are not sufficient to shophave a cup of coffee or a hair cut As a result shopkeepers complain thattheir trade is suffering because residentsshop in West Wickham or beyond for fearof heavy fines
For the love of Shirley sign thepetition for parking times to be
extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road at
Shirley Cafeacute 219 Wickham RdPicture Partnership 213 Wickham RdMona Pharmacy 246 Wickham Rd
42
43
Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
44
MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
45
Adrian Winchester
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
62
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43
Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
44
MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
45
Adrian Winchester
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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43
Vote with Your PocketEVERY DAY
Remember the food companies on the left of thegraphic spent tens of millions of dollars in the last twolabelling campaignsmdashin California and WashingtonStatemdashto prevent you from knowing what is in yourfood
You can even the score by switching to the brands onthe right all of whom stood behind the I-522 Right toKnow campaign
Naked JuiceGerberKashi
Ocean SprayGreen amp Blacks Organic
Del MonteDu PontBayer BASF
Burtrsquos Bees
STOP BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS
Voting with your pocket at every meal mattersIt makes a huge difference
These items are sold in the UK
44
MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
45
Adrian Winchester
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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MARCH AND APRIL PROGRAMME Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK)Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
The David Lean Cinema is an intimate 68 seat venue within CroydonClocktower which over its 16-year history became associated with thevery best in British and World cinema It was closed in April 2011 as aresult of Croydon councilrsquos arts-related cutsFor more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 0208656 0168
MAY PROGRAMMEWe will provide full details of all these films soon but we are announcingtitles now as some members may like to know asap that there will be achance to see them at the David Lean Tickets will be on sale by Monday7 April Note that we are trying a Saturday afternoon screening and wehope to arrange more of these if it proves popular All the Thursday filmswill be screened in the afternoon and evening as usualThursday 1 May The Railway Man Thursday 8 May Wadjda Saturday 10 May Blue Jasmine (afternoon only)Thursday 15 May The Invisible WomanThursday 22 May The Rocket Thursday 29 May Dallas Buyers Club
SAVE THE DAVID LEAN CINEMA CAMPAIGN 183 SHIRLEY ROAD CROYDON CR0 8SA
Tel 020 8656 0168 Email adrianw_8-16tiscalicouk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cinema campaign announces return to the Clocktower with first David Lean screenings since 2011
Nearly three years after the cinema closed in April 2011 the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has announced a major breakthrough Following negotiations with the council weekly screenings staffed by Campaign volunteers will commence on Thursday 27 March
The launch film will be Basically Johnny Moped the acclaimed It will be followed by a QampA featuring director Fred Burns Johnny
Moped and Captain Sensible The Captain was a Johnny Moped guitarist before he came to fame in The Damned
Following two 730 pm screenings of Basically subsequent films will be at 230 pm and 730 pm on Thursdays They will be very much in the David Lean tradition and will include 12 Years a Slave and the Italian film The Great Beauty both of which are Oscar-nominated
Campaign chairman Adrian Winchester said This represents the culmination of an enormous amount of work by our fully reopening yet but our screenings will be an important step forward and we hope to expand the programme in future
We appreciate with us and we particularly thank facilities Interserve and community partnerships staff for their help and enthusiasm Everyone clearly wants this venture to succeed
The full programme
Thursday 27 amp Friday 28 March Basically Johnny Moped (2013 UK) Thursday 3 April 12 Years a Slave (2013 USAUK) Thursday 10 April The Great Beauty (2013 Italy) Thursday 17 April Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 USA) Thursday 24 April Short Term 12 (2013 USA)
For more details email savedavidleangmailcom or telephone 020 8656 0168
Members will be advised of online booking arrangements and Croydon Visitor Centre at East Croydon will provide a walk-in box office service Tickets will also be available at the Clocktower Arts Bar from an hour before screenings
Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
45
Adrian Winchester
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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Ticketing arrangementsTickets for all screenings are pound750 Concessions (Freedom Passholders full time students claimants and disabled) pound6
Bookings can be madebull Online via httpwwwdavidleancroydonticketsourcecoukbull Telephone 0333 666 3366 (a pound150 charge applies which coversany number of tickets) Note that staff cannot answer any queriesunrelated to bookings
bull In person at Croydon Visitors Centre near East Croydon Station(0800 to 1830 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1700 Saturday)Cash or card payments are accepted at CVC
bull Croydon Clocktower our Clocktower box office located next to theArts Bar will be open for one hour before every film and tickets canbe bought there for any film subject to availability CASH ONLY
All the above services close 25 hours before any particular film withthe exception of the Clocktower box officeWheelchair bookings wheelchair places can be booked via all theabove methods If you wish to book a complimentary seat for a helperplease request this by emailing savedavidleangmailcomDavid Lean mugs now availableWe finally have a new item of mechandise to add to our popular
badges of which over 300 have been sold We haveproduced an attractive mug that features the imageof David Lean from our logo together with thewords DAVID LEAN CROYDON We will post aphoto on our Facebook page soon A limited stock
will be available from our Clocktower box office onscreening days and there is a special launch price of pound7
that will apply until the end of April
Facebook and TwitterOur Facebook page is a useful resource for anyone interested in theCampaign with photo albums scans of the latest press coverage andscreening reminders httpwwwfacebookcomLeanCampaignFor additional reminders and film-related news follow us on TwitterSaveDavidLean
45
Adrian Winchester
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
62
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
46
Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley
April 2014 - Picture Partnership are celebrating5 years in ShirleyNext month Picture Partnership are celebrating 5 years at ourStudio in Wickham Road and have been immensely proud to bepart of the Shirley strand of shops With over 25 yearsphotographic experience starting predominantly in News and PR5 years ago we decided to diversify and using our strong editiorialphotographic background together with our great people skillswe expanded into the family studio portrait side of photography and we havenrsquot looked backWith a strong team of photographers editors and productionpeople (and great tea and coffee makers too) we at PicturePartnership believe that capturing the people you love on camerais so much more than just taking a snap shot it is about feelingcomfortable with the photographer making the pictures happenand reflecting the subjectsrsquo personality and loves all through aphoto Most of all it is about having funItrsquos been an exciting 5 years and our studios have been filled withengagement couples couples celebrating wedding anniversarieshundreds of babies all kinds of diverse families from fourgenerations (our current record for the biggest family wersquove shotsorry photographed is 25 people) to tiny day old babies and evena set of middle aged quadruplets Wersquod also like to thank all theanimals who have visited our studio to have their very own petportraits done ndash wersquove had cats dogs chickens and even rats (thenice friendly pet kind thankfully) and wersquove loved every minute of it
47
To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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To celebrate our 5 year Anniversary in Shirley we are giving away5 portrait sessions to the first 5 readers of Shirley Life who callus to congratulate us (please quote ldquoPP5th Birthday) On doingso you will receive a free portrait session worth pound3500 - thisincludes your first 8 x 6 print from your shoot to take homewith you with our compliments Call us now before you miss outthese prizes are on a first come first served basis Picture Partnershiprsquos well equipped studio is at 213 WickhamRoad Shirley Croydon CR0 8TG We are six doors away fromthe Co-op Call us on 020 8656 4024
PPPictures
wwwpicturepartnershipcouk
52
SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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SHIRLEY LIBRARY April 2014
City Read Celebrations and Easter Holidays EventsBarrie McKay will give an illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace at War onTuesday 1 April from 215-330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryWorld War 1 collage for ages 3+ on Thursday 10 April from 3 to 430pm No needto bookMake a felt poppy brooch for ages 5+ on Friday 11 April from 230 to 430pm Noneed to bookStoryteller John Kirk will give a theatrical animation of Michael Morpurgos PrivatePeaceful for ages 7+ on Saturday 12 April from 4 to 445pm Please reserve yourplace at the libraryMake a peg doll nurse or soldier for ages 4+ on Monday 14 April from 230 to430pm No need to bookEaster cup cake decorating for ages 5+ on Tuesday 15 April from 230 to 430pmPlease reserve your place at the libraryFrank Anderson will give a talk entitled Croydon Airport during World War 1 andbeyond on Tuesday 22 April from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your placeAll are welcome at our ldquoEnd of the Warrdquo afternoon tea on Monday 28 April from 230to 430pmFree Regular Childrenrsquos Activities and Events Storytime Every Thursday from 215 to 245pm Rhymetime Every Friday from 10 to 1030amOnce upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Teen Reading Group is for children aged 11-19 and takes place on Thursday from430 to 530pm Please ask the Library for dates
Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games Do you like playing Scrabble Monopoly cards chess and BattleshipWe have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time Monthly Craft Workshop Card Making on Tuesday 8 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 11 and 25Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an email account use Facebookdo online shopping use Word Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skillsThese sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoonand on some Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details
53
Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi accessDisplay boardsOur display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club orsociety Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or emailcroydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
Croydonshirleylibrarycarillionservicescouk
READINGGROUP
FOR ADULTSThe group will discuss The Woman Who Went to Bed for A Year by Sue Townsendon Thursday 20 March from 6 to 7pmA funny and touching novel about what happens when someone stops being the personeveryone wants them to beThe day her twins leave home Eva climbs into bed and stays there For seventeenyears shes wanted to yell at the world ldquoStop I want to get offrdquo Finally this is herchance Her husband Brian an astronomer having an unsatisfactory affair is upsetWho will cook his dinner Eva he complains is attention seeking But word of Evasdefiance spreads Legions of fans believing she is protesting gather in the street WhileAlexander the white van man brings tea toast and sympathy And from this odd butcomforting place Eva begins to see both herself and the world very very differently
ldquoLaugh-out-loud a teeming world of characters whose foibles andmisunderstandings provide glorious amusement Something deeper and darker thancomedyrdquo - Sunday Times
Free monthly talks om authors or speakers Please see above for the two talks weve got scheduled for April Please contactthe library for the details of subsequent talks that we organise every month
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
55
Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
aanndd ccoolloouurr AA hheerrbbiicciiddee ((nnoott RRoouunndd uupp tthheeyy aannsswweerreedd wwhheenn aasskkeedd))wwaass aallssoo aapppplliieedd ffoorr tthhee ccoonnttrrooll ooff wweeeeddss TThhee EEaarrllyy SSuummmmeerr TTrreeaattmmeennttiiss sscchheedduulleedd ffoorr 44 JJuunnee bbuutt tthheeyy wwiillll ccoommee bbeeffoorree tthhaatt iiff wweeeeddss aappppeeaarrAAllll GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb ssttaaffff aarree vveerryy pplleeaassaanntt aanndd ffrriieennddllyy AA ssppeecciiaall mmeennttiioonnsshhoouulldd ggoo ttoo AAddaamm iinn tthhee ooffffiiccee bbeeccaauussee nnootthhiinngg iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ttrroouubblleeffoorr hhiimm
Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
56
Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
62
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
54
httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk
54
Sasha is probably the besthairdresser in town She is a true professional
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Green Thumb TThhee wweeaatthheerr hhaadd jjuussttttuurrnneedd cchhiillllyy bbuutt GGrreeeennTThhuummbb aarrrriivveedd ffoorr tthheeSSpprriinngg TTrreeaattmmeenntt oonn 2266MMaarrcchhOOnnee mmuusstt aaddmmiitt tthhaatt tthheerreeiiss aa rraatthheerr ddrraammaattiicciimmpprroovveemmeenntt iinn tthhee llaawwnnccoommppaarreedd ttoo tthhee ddeessoollaatteessttaattee ooff tthhee ssaammee oonneeyyeeaarr aaggooTThheeyy aapppplliieedd aa ffeerrttiilliisseerrtthhaatt wwiillll eennccoouurraaggee ggrroowwtthh
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
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s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
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Shirley Open Gardens 2014GGrreeeenn TThhuummbb hhaavvee ggeenneerroouussllyy ssppoonnssoorreedd SShhiirrlleeyy NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd CCaarreeffoorr tthhee ppaasstt ttwwoo yyeeaarrss ffoorr tthhee SShhiirrlleeyy OOppeenn GGaarrddeennssTThhee eevveenntt wwiillll ttaakkee ppllaaccee oonn 2288 aanndd 2299 JJuunnee aanndd 66 aanndd 77 SSeepptteemmbbeerr22001144 SSNNCC aarree llooookkiinngg ffoorr nneeww oowwnneerrss ttoo ooppeenn tthheeiirr ggaarrddeennss ttoo tthheeppuubblliicc aanndd rraaiissee ffuunnddss ffoorr tthhee cchhaarriittyyPPlleeaassee eemmaaiill ssnnccccnnccaaoorrgguukk iiff yyoouu aarree iinntteerreesstteedd
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
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Pothole 39 Just a few days after the
February edition of Shirley Life was
uploaded the pothole was filled with alacrity Now w
e have yet
another patch and the road looks a shoddy mess
Well they could have filled the other one too just
some 200
meters away but that would have saved money so
they left it
5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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5757
Croydon Council style We now have many patche
s in Palace
View However many other roads have potholes Ple
ase look at
the pictures on next page taken on Sunday 23 March
2014
Which is the road with the worst surface in Shirley
Definitely
Langland Gardens that should be avoided by cyclists
and where
pedestrians should cross with care
58 Marzia
Backfrom the
Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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58 Marzia
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Council
Nothankyou
Betterspent
in otherwayssuch
asmaking
sureour
tyresare
safebicycletyres tooWeare
worthit
GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken
LAWN CARE AND CUTTING
WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING
HEDGE TRIMMING
LEAF CLEARING
FENCE 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 PRICES
FREE NO OBLIGATIONQUOTATIONS
Contact GregMobile 07968 404 448
Email greggiebrownyahoocouk
Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS
CariAdDolls House Furnishings
CARIAD DOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGSSoft Furnishings
wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscomjilllatteraolcom
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