connection february 2015

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february 2015 issue 85

CONNECTIONT H E C O M M U N I T Y M A G A Z I N E A N D D I R E C T O R Y F O R R E S I D E N T S O F K T 2 0

Its already the second month of the year and time to reflecton the progress of any resolutions you may have set. Ifyoure struggling with them, NLP expert Francesca sets out aplan on page 6 that may help you. And if fitness is on your listtoo, then PT Jade Parsons also shares her tips on page 34 forachieving your exercise goals.

We also have a community watch theme for this issue withnews of a new initiative aimed at improving our street environment. Turn to page 24 and find out how www.fixmystreet.com can help with clearing vandalism, potholesand fly-tipping in your area. While page 18 features LowerKingswood resident Rod Ashford receiving an award for bestNeighbourhood Watch Coordinator in Surrey a fantasticachievement!Have a great February!Katie [email protected]

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P6 HeadGear LabsNLP expert Francesca on setting goalsand keeping to them.P12 Legal MattersSolicitor Nicola Dudley on things toconsider when making a will.P18 Neigbourhood WatchLower Kingswood resident neighbourhood watch award.P24 Fix My StreetNew community iniative to keep thestreets in good working order.

P28 Holistic HealthWith Valentines Day just round thecorner, Eleana explains why chocolate can be good for you.P34 Fit for LifePT instructor Jade Parsons on achieving your fitness resolutions thisyear.P36 Keystroke AssociatesLatest techology tips from KeystrokeAssociates.P37-38 Community News

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Copy deadlinefor March 2015issue is 13thFebruary 2015.

F E B R U A R Y

Contents

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Making your Will can seem adaunting task but it need not be.There are some points to consider however and common errorscan be avoided if you are aware ofthem.

Make sure that you use your full andcorrect name. Your passport mayrecord your given name eg. John JamesSmith, but if you are commonly calledJim you may use this inadvertently. Thiscould cause problems in the futurewhen proving your Will after death.Similarly, you may have assets registeredin the name of Jim and it would beadvisable to refer to the fact that youare also known as Jim so that theassets can be identified as yours. Beneficiaries names should also berecorded as shown in their passports asthey may have to prove who they are. When leaving a gift to a child consider providing for it to be paid totheir parent or guardian so that theExecutors do not have to retain thefunds until the beneficiary reaches theage you have chosen. Any personal items that you wish toleave should be easily identifiable. If youhave two diamond rings, make sure it isclear which one you are referring to.Sometimes it is useful to take photographs and write the name of theperson you are leaving the item to onthe back. Do not get anyone mentioned in yourWill to be a witness when you sign. TheWill may not be invalid but the gift to thatperson will fail. Make sure you do not inadvertentlyduplicate gifts. If the same gift is in bothhusband and wifes Wills before themain part of the estate passes to the

survivor then the gift will be made whenthe first one dies and then again whenthe survivor dies. This may not be yourintention. Consider whether you would wantthe children of any of your beneficiariesto inherit if their parent were to diebefore you. The gift will pass to the beneficiarys children unless you statethat you would not want this to happen.

It is always safest to consult a professional when making your Will asthey will automatically take the finerpoints into consideration and make surethat you wishes are recorded correctly.

Next steps?If you would like to discuss this furtherthen please do not hesitate to contactNicola Dudley at PWT Advice LLP on0845 833 9025 or 07900 931478 [email protected]

Legal Matters


Solicitor Nicola Dudley on things to consider when making your will

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Local Neighbourhood Watch coordinator Rod Ashford fromLower Kingswood has recently wonThe Award for the most significant contribution by a NeighbourhoodWatch member in Surrey.

Rod and his wife Sandra were invitedto a special ceremony at Surrey PoliceHeadquarters Mount Browne whereRod was presented with the award byDeputy Chief Constable Nick Ephgrave

Rod was nominated by members ofhis local community in recognition ofthe time and effort he puts intoNeighbourhood Watch and keepingthem informed about local issues. Forthose vulnerable residents who do nothave access to email and text messages, Rod has made it his responsibility to visit them personally tokeep them up to date.

Rod became involved inNeighbourhood Watch in 2009, he says,"Taking over wasn't an instant decision.I've never lived in a street with aNeighbourhood Watch before and wasquite dubious about its value andwhether it was really just an excuse fornosey neighbours and curtain twitchers."

While he was still deciding whether toget involved, an event pretty muchmade up his mind for him. Rod explains"A young woman knocked at severalhouses in my street asking to borrowmoney. I recognised her as someone I

had seen steal a purse in Reigate a fewmonths before. One elderly couple invited her in for tea and gave her 10.However, a few days later, neighbourssaw the woman trying to break into thecouple's home. It seemed to me that ifthe couple had known about thepotential consequences of their kindness, they could have made amore informed decision about invitingthe woman into their home. I am now afirm believer in the value of theNeighbourhood Watch scheme."

Chairman of the SurreyNeighbourhood Watch AssociationRodney Amor said Rod is a clear example of the kind of individual, thatthis award is designed to honour.


Lower Kingswood resident receivesSurrey Neighbourhood Watch award

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While most of us know that the

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All reports are published on the site, as

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Browsing your own postcode can be

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CHILDREN & EDUCATION

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Every year people starta fresh, which is greatbut not many canstick to it. Usually becausethe goal set is too big, or

what they have chosen doesnt fit theirlife style.

Think about what you really want fromyour body? Its not about looking a certain way, its about how you feel.Health is an all round package. If younot happy with something write downwhy and write down ways around it.Then, pick a way thatfits best for your lifestyle.

You are more likely tofollow the changes youhave added to your lifeif they have been written down andplanned. You dontneed to start going overthe top and set goalsfor exercises, sets, reps, rest, meals, andcalorie intake. You should build yourbody according to your lifestyle. Weightloss takes time and this usually is every-ones plan in the New Year. Making sureyou have things in place to help youstraight away. You could look at localgyms, look for running and walking groups near you,find out what fitness classes you like thesound of and enquire about them andtry and rally up friends to join you in withhelping you achieve your goals. I recommend using the 1st of January toset and write your new goals, as this canactually be a hard day to start.

Start small, workout the main thingthat is affecting you and add to it overtime. Think about setting dates for simple goals and also amounts of timeyou might want to be exercising for. Sofor example try to set one goal to add intwo more sessions of exercise of 45 minutes a week and not to eat takealways more than once a week. Whenyou are able to achieve that you addanother target. For example adding 4-5portions of vegetables a day to yourdiet and doing exercise at the weekend

as well as during theweek. If your target isactually to add to yourbody in weight andmuscle, maybe look atmeasuring the circum-ference of the bodypart you wish tochange.

Never just set onegoal, as in life we have many and if youfind yourself having difficulty with a certain target just put adate on it and start a new one, you canthen return to the other goal.

Why not get the whole familyinvolved in your goals and targets. Bydoing exercises together or making afamily health nights, where you geteveryone involved in designing andcooking healthy dinner. Call 07564 525351 for personal trainingand nutrition guidance or email [email protected] Working at Twist Gym Kingswood.

Get Fit For Life!Personal trainer Jade Parsons on how to stick

to your fitness goals this year.

Penelope J s F i tness

Venue: Kingswood Kingswood Village Hall, Waterhouse Lane.Tadworth The Meeting Rooms, The Church of the Good Shepherd, The Avenue.

Class Cost: Between 5 - 10 per class. Discount for pre-paid classes. Personal Training POA.

Contact: Penny 07788 625854, email: [email protected] classes need to be prebooked, spaces limited, book early!

MATWORK PILATESImprove your posture, balance and core strength.Monday 9.30 KingswoodTuesday 18.30 small group TadworthTuesday 19.30 small group TadworthThursday 10.45 Kingswood

FITNESS YOGAA powerful fusion, improves posture, strength and flexibility!Tuesday 9.30 KingswoodThursday 9.30 Kingswood

FITNESS PILATESA more challenging classTuesday 10.45 Kingswood

PERSONAL TRAINING Available for one to one or small groups

DANCE & SCULPT AEROBICSA fun and effective workout, basic dance moves, sculpt, toneand burn calories!Monday 10.45 Kingswood

EXPRESS CLASS - UPPER & ABSA 30 minute Hit the Spot intense workout. This class can beadded to the Dance & Sculpt Aerobics.Monday 11.45 Kingswood

FUN & FITNESS RETREAT 4th-11th June 2015Seven nights on the beautiful island of Zakynthos, Greece.Suitable for friends, singles and couples, all accommodationhas sea views over a pretty cove with a sandy beach and crystal clear blue waters. Classes include Yoga, Pilates, Stretch,Dance and Walks in the surrounding unspoilt countryside.Spaces are limited, book early. Contact Penny on 07788 625854 for more information.

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Is Big Brother Watching you?

Some Service Providers or ISPs asthey are more generally known cantrack your internet activity andwhatever your efforts to secureanonymity, no method is totally secure.Most web browser settings will stop thebrowser from storing information on yourown computer.

Why do they want to know what weare looking at? Most obviously, mediacompanies put pressure on ISPs towatch for users sharing copyrightedmaterial. Media companies can alsomake a lot of money by analysing usersonline activity so that they can morespecifically target advertising to you.You may have already noticed thatyour browser displays adverts similar toitems you have looked at recently oreven purchased. Some ISPs and web-site publishers may sell data detailingtheir users' browsing behaviour to adagencies.

Should you worry? Worry if you aresharing copyrighted material or usingyour Internet connection for other illegalactivity. Very few companies attach thedata they glean to specific accounts ornames -- which means that even if yourbrowsing habits are analysed, youremain mostly anonymous.

Security Measures: You can take afew simple steps to reduce the amountof traceable data you generate.Some websites that typically handlemore sensitive information, like emailclients or social media, usually offer asecure connection. You can enablesecure connections through settings onthe site or by typing "https:\\" beforethe address of a site that supports theconnection type. This protocol encryptsdata sent through the connection, sowhile your ISP will be able to see whatsite you are visiting, it will not be able tosee the information shared through thesecure connection.

For further advice on all things computing, please call KeystrokeAssociates on 01883 346516.

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DO YOU LOVE GARDENS? DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE HISTORICGARDENS IN SURREY? HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE SURREY GARDENS TRUST?

The Trust was established in 1991 as an educational charity to identify andsafeguard the many wonderful gardens, parks and landscapes in the county.

Members are involved in recording and researching gardens and parks butalso can participate in a programme of lectures and garden visits to increase

their knowledge of garden history, garden design and horticulture. If youbecame a member you would meet friendly, like-minded people with a

passion for gardens. This winter we have a series of three lectures, which areopen to anyone. They cost 10 and are held on Saturdays at 2.30 at the

Christian Centre in Dorking January 17th The diaries of Harold Peto Jane Balfour

February 21st Seven Flowers Jennifer Potter March 21st Italian Gardens Elizabeth Proudman

If you would like to attend please contact Wendy Craft on 07789908727 oremail her on [email protected]

The programme of garden visits in 2015 includes Sunningdale Park, Bury Court,The Oxford Botanic Garden and Worcester College and Winkworth

Arboretum. If you are interested in joining the trust visit our website www.surreygarden-

strust.co.uk to download a membership application form.

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A VALENTINES GIFT FOR THRILL SEEKERS!

If you are looking for a special Valentines gift thatwill appeal to a loved one who enjoys life in the

fast lane, then a ticket to The Supercar Event is anideal choice! The Supercar Event takes placeon Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2015 at

Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey. The annualevent, in aid of The Children's Trust, offers exhila-

rating passenger rides in over 150 fabulous supercars around the famous Top Geartrack from just 30! Theres also plenty of enter-tainment for all the family to make this an event

not to be missed. To book tickets visit: www.thesupercarevent.com

TABLE TOP SALE

Burgh Heath Residents'Association are organising aTable Top Sale on Saturday

14th March 2015 from 12 noonto 4 pm at the War Memorial

Hall, Brighton Road (A217)Burgh Heath.

Entrance 1 per adult, childrenfree. Sellers 10 per table.High quality goods for saleincluding, jewellery, cards,

paintings, handmade furnishings, preserves and

home made cakes.Delicious home made refreshments available

throughout the afternoon. To book a table please phone

Patricia 01737 379347 or Sheila - 01737 359472

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